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Oliver Glasner addresses Nottingham Forest culture with ‘spa and wellness hotel’ warning

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By Sarah Clapson · Nottingham Post

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 1:13 PM

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Oliver Glasner warned Nottingham Forest players they are not at a 'spa and wellness hotel' while demanding cultural improvement.
The head coach called on his squad to show greater intrinsic motivation following a 2-0 loss to Brentford.
Glasner stated that high performance requires a strict balance between trust and respect, contrasting 'Woodstock' with military discipline.

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Nottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner warned his squad that the club is not a "spa and wellness hotel" as he works to establish a high-performance culture. Speaking ahead of their fixture against Manchester City, Glasner called for greater intrinsic motivation from players following a 2-0 defeat to Brentford, emphasizing a balance between enjoyment and strict accountability.

Forest currently sit 19th in the Premier League table after securing just one victory in their opening nine matches. Glasner stated that the squad previously had "too much Woodstock" and reiterated that core values of trust and respect are required to build a winning environment.

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