Tag: Nuno

Nuno defends Marinakis’ post-match intervention after Forest drop points against Leicester
11 May 2025 Off

Nuno defends Marinakis’ post-match intervention after Forest drop points against Leicester

By Total Football News

Nuno was keen to stress that the Greek owner’s actions were down to “confusion” over the use of striker Awoniyi.

The Nigerian emerged from the bench following Leicester’s late equaliser, charged with finding a winner.

He showed his desperation to score when he slid in at the backpost in the hope of connecting with an Anthony Elanga cross, only to collide with the goalpost.

The 27-year-old was down for several

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Nottingham Forest: Nuno says side face ‘biggest games of career’
29 April 2025 Off

Nottingham Forest: Nuno says side face ‘biggest games of career’

By Total Football News

“All the games are going to be very, very important for a lot of teams in this fight. We have one more, let’s try to perform well,” Nuno said.

“We are back in the City Ground in front of our fans, it’s a big help.

“We have never stopped believing, no matter what happens. Throughout the competition, we have had good moments and bad moments and we have been able

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Tottenham 1-2 Nottingham Forest: How Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are bucking possession trend
21 April 2025 Off

Tottenham 1-2 Nottingham Forest: How Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are bucking possession trend

By Total Football News

“You cannot ignore when you are in front the priority is to contain and block the game,” said Nuno.

“We help each other in every situation, give balance, help each other, clear things off the line.”

They are also ahead of 12 other Premier League teams in many of the key defensive metrics, making the most clearances and headed clearances, while they rank highly for most interceptions (eight), tackles (seven)

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Nottingham Forest: Nuno Espirito Santo says Premier League club will back referees and PGMOL
16 August 2024 Off

Nottingham Forest: Nuno Espirito Santo says Premier League club will back referees and PGMOL

By Total Football News

Nuno Espirito Santo said Nottingham Forest “have to trust” referees to get big decisions right in the new season as he makes efforts to rein in his criticism.

Forest manager Nuno expects Howard Webb, the former World Cup final referee who oversees officiating at the top level in England, to drive up standards.

Nuno and Forest defender Neco Williams have been fined for misconduct and warned about their future conduct

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Nottingham Forest: FA fines Nuno Espirito Santo and Neco Williams for misconduct
15 August 2024 Off

Nottingham Forest: FA fines Nuno Espirito Santo and Neco Williams for misconduct

By Total Football News

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo and defender Neco Williams have been fined for misconduct by the Football Association after last season’s defeat by Everton.

Nuno has been fined £40,000 and handed a one-game touchline ban, which is suspended until 31 May 2026, while Williams has been fined £24,000.

It follows their comments after Forest had three penalty decisions go against them in their 2-0 Premier League defeat at Goodison

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Nottingham Forest: Nuno Espirito Santo ‘disappointed’ at failed points deduction appeal
9 May 2024 0

Nottingham Forest: Nuno Espirito Santo ‘disappointed’ at failed points deduction appeal

By Total Football News

Nottingham Forest have moved on despite disappointment that their appeal against a four-point deduction failed, says manager Nuno Espirito Santo.

Forest lost their appeal against breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability Rules (PSR) this week, with an independent three-person board upholding the original decision.

It means they remain in 17th place, three points above the relegation zone with two games to play.

“We were all disappointed. We had the

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Nottingham Forest: Nuno says club feel vindicated over VAR anger
2 May 2024 0

Nottingham Forest: Nuno says club feel vindicated over VAR anger

By Total Football News

Nuno insisted he “still believes” all three decisions should have resulted in spot-kicks.

He added: “The PGMOL clearly said the third one was a penalty but unfortunately they [the officials on the day] got it wrong. It’s happened before when the panel has decided and said it was the other way round. We cannot be bothered by that.

“I always try to be respectful, I try to understand how hard

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Nuno Espirito Santo: Nottingham Forest boss says referees must take more responsibility
26 April 2024 0

Nuno Espirito Santo: Nottingham Forest boss says referees must take more responsibility

By Total Football News

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has called on referees to take responsibility and stop relying on VAR.

The head coach labelled the technology “a mess” but insisted Forest do not have a personal issue with Stuart Attwell – despite singling out the video assistant referee for Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton.

Forest are expected to face Premier League and Football Association charges after a social media post on Sunday

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Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo says points deduction uncertainty is harming squad
19 April 2024 0

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo says points deduction uncertainty is harming squad

By Total Football News
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo watches his team play
Nuno Espirito Santo has called the situation at the bottom of the table “a mess”

Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo says the uncertainty over Nottingham Forest’s Premier League fate is having a detrimental impact on his players.

Forest have appealed against a four-point deduction for breaching profit and sustainability rules.

A hearing is set for 24 April.

The club are a point above the Premier League relegation zone before Sunday’s

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Nottingham Forest: Nuno Espirito Santo says points ‘mess’ harms Premier League’s integrity
11 April 2024 0

Nottingham Forest: Nuno Espirito Santo says points ‘mess’ harms Premier League’s integrity

By Total Football News
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo gestures
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo has called on Nottingham Forest’s players and fans to “stay together” in their relegation battle

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo says the uncertainty at the bottom of the Premier League harms the competition’s integrity.

Relegation-threatened Forest have appealed against their four-point deduction for breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR).

But they are still awaiting a hearing.

Any decision must come by 24 May, five days

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