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Forest hierarchy welcome Glasner’s strong words after Brentford loss

Oliver Glasner’s strong words about his team have been welcomed by many in the Nottingham Forest hierarchy, Sky Sports News understands.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 2:45 PM
Forest hierarchy welcome Glasner’s strong words after Brentford loss
Key Things to Know
  • Nottingham Forest's hierarchy welcomed Oliver Glasner's angry reaction following their 2-0 defeat against Brentford.
  • The defeat left Nottingham Forest sitting 19th in the Premier League after losing four of their last five games.
  • Glasner warned players they must buy into his tactical changes and standards or leave the club.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nottingham Forest's hierarchy has welcomed head coach Oliver Glasner's strong criticism of his squad following a 2-0 defeat to Brentford. The loss left Forest sitting 19th in the Premier League after dropping four of their previous five matches. Club figures reportedly respect his determination to halt the slump, maintaining that operations remain "business as usual" despite his fiery remarks.

Following the match, Glasner announced there would be "no more hugs" and demanded an uncompromising rebuild across the squad. The Austrian head coach, who joined Forest during the summer, warned that players must either commit fully to his required changes or leave the club.

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