Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner has been warned that his future at the City Ground could depend on avoiding the growing frustration of owner Evangelos Marinakis as the club continues to struggle in the Premier League.
Former Everton, Tottenham and Aston Villa scout Bryan King believes the Austrian faces a difficult challenge to save his position, with Forest enduring a disappointing run of results just months after his appointment in July.
Forest’s 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town ended a sequence of three consecutive defeats, but it did little to silence concerns about their performances. The club have managed just one victory in nine matches across all competitions this season, while Glasner has gone four consecutive Premier League games without a win.
The situation has intensified scrutiny of the manager, particularly given Marinakis’ reputation for making swift managerial changes. Forest went through four managers last season, raising questions about how much time Glasner will be given to turn things around.
Bryan King Delivers Stark Warning Over Marinakis
King believes managing Nottingham Forest involves more than simply improving results on the pitch, arguing that the pressure surrounding Marinakis makes the position particularly difficult.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the experienced former scout questioned the club’s approach to managerial stability.
He said, “Listen, you’re not only trying to build a football team there, you’re trying to keep your head above water with the owner.”
King also criticised the perceived lack of patience shown towards managers, adding that Forest’s results could leave Glasner vulnerable despite the recent draw at Ipswich.
He said, “He has a reputation for hiring people, giving them six months, and then wanting to get rid of them. That was a good result at Ipswich; they should have won there.”
The former scout went on to question the logic of appointing a manager only to consider dismissing him a few months later.
“When you’ve got an owner like him at Nottingham Forest, then everything’s in the air,” King added. “You could win the cup on Saturday and lose your job on Monday.”
His comments underline the uncertainty surrounding Forest, with the manager’s position potentially becoming a major talking point if results fail to improve.
Forest’s Managerial Turmoil Continues After Nuno’s Departure
Forest’s current difficulties follow the departure of Nuno Espirito Santo, who guided the club to an impressive seventh-place finish in the Premier League and European qualification.
However, tensions reportedly developed between Nuno and global head of football Edu Gaspar before the manager’s exit.
Glasner was subsequently brought in to lead the club forward, but the poor start has raised questions about whether Forest can regain their previous momentum.
King also criticised the club’s wider decision-making, suggesting that constant managerial uncertainty makes it harder to establish a consistent long-term strategy.
The pressure is particularly significant because Glasner arrived with expectations of improving the team’s performances rather than overseeing another period of instability.
Although the manager’s contract could offer some protection, it remains unclear how much patience the club’s ownership will show if the results continue to disappoint.
Manchester City and Chelsea Fixtures Could Define Glasner’s Future
The Forest now faces a challenging run of matches against Brentford, Manchester City, Bournemouth, and Chelsea.
Those fixtures could prove decisive in determining whether Glasner can steady the team and ease the growing concerns surrounding his position.
The Austrian remains publicly confident that his side are making progress despite the disappointing results.
Following the draw against Ipswich, Glasner stressed the importance of taking points away from home and insisted that the performance offered reasons for optimism.
He said, “The first thing I learned in the Premier League is to respect the point, especially away from home.”
The forest manager also acknowledged that the result did not fully reflect his team’s performance while insisting that continuing to work was the only way forward.
“Everyone feels we are on the right track,” he added.
However, optimism alone may not be enough to satisfy an ownership group known for demanding results.
With Forest struggling to build momentum and a difficult schedule approaching, Glasner faces a crucial period in his attempt to establish himself at the City Ground.
For now, there has been no confirmed announcement that the manager is facing dismissal. Nevertheless, King’s warning highlights the mounting uncertainty surrounding Forest and the pressure on Glasner to deliver improvements before the club’s next run of fixtures.
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