Steve Cooper, the manager/head coach of Swansea city
Djed Spence Steve Cooper Nottingham Forest Apr22
Premier League and Forest exit
Cooper ended Forest's 23-year exile from the top flight when he guided them to promotion in the summer of 2022.
A difficult first year in the Premier League followed, where Cooper’s job was under continual threat before a late-season rally saw them finish 16th at the end of the 2022/23 season.
Cooper has had the support of the Forest fans after taking them from the bottom of the Championship to Premier League survival last season.
It was fan power that saved him from the sack last term, but with another summer of heavy investment from Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis the Greek businessman finally lost patience on December 15, 2023.
The 44-year-old paid the price for a run of just one win in 13 Premier League games, which saw Forest plummet to just five points above the drop zone.
Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis said: “Everyone at Nottingham Forest would like to thank Steve for his superb contribution to our football club. His achievement in guiding Forest back to the Premier League will undoubtedly remain an iconic moment in the club’s history.
“We thank Steve for his dedication and commitment during his time with us, as well as the incredible connection he forged with our supporters and the city of Nottingham.
“Steve will always remain a friend of the club and will forever be welcome at the City Ground. We wish him well in his future endeavours."