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Forest need balance between Woodstock and military – Glasner

Oliver Glasner insists his Nottingham Forest side cannot survive on "flower power" as he tries to strike a balance between trust and respect at the club.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:30 PM
Forest need balance between Woodstock and military – Glasner
Key Things to Know
  • Oliver Glasner warned Nottingham Forest cannot rely on 'flower power' and demanded higher performance standards.
  • Nottingham Forest sit 19th in the Premier League and remain winless and goalless at home.
  • A 2-0 defeat at Brentford marked Forest's fourth loss in their last five league fixtures.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner stated that his squad cannot survive on "flower power" as he seeks high-performance standards following poor form. Sitting 19th in the Premier League, Forest are winless and goalless at home. Glasner emphasized that his players need a balance between trust and respect, warning that there will be no more compromises following their recent 2-0 defeat against Brentford.

Despite suffering four losses in five matches, Glasner is reportedly not under immediate pressure and maintains regular dialogue with the club's hierarchy, including owner Evangelos Marinakis' son Miltiadis and chief football officer George Syrianos. The manager acknowledged that he blames himself for failing to meet expectations so far, reaffirming his priority to act in the best interests of the club.

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