Glasner demands higher standards as Forest struggle in relegation zone

Oliver Glasner has reinforced his demands for greater discipline at Nottingham Forest, saying trust and respect must work together as he tries to reverse the club’s poor start. BBC Sport reported that the head coach considers both principles essential, with Forest 19th in the Premier League and still without a home league goal or victory.

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The renewed message follows a 2-0 defeat at Brentford, Forest’s fourth loss in five league matches. According to BBC Sport, Glasner acknowledged that he had considered speaking more firmly to his players on several earlier occasions but had waited in the hope of improvement. The familiar problems in the Brentford performance persuaded him that he needed to intervene rather than allow the same pattern to continue.

In a separate account of his latest comments, Sky Sports reported that Glasner described the subsequent training week positively. He said his criticism was intended to produce change, not single out an individual for attack, and suggested the reaction outside the club had been greater than within it. His stated aim was to make problems clear so that players and staff could address them together.

Glasner also distinguished the team’s results from the overall quality of its performances. Sky Sports reported that he did not regard those displays as disastrous, but believed repeated errors could point to issues of focus or concentration as well as tactics. He declined to detail the changes made during the week, while acknowledging that he might be speaking more often to players collectively and individually.

The Austrian retains support within the club, according to Sky Sports’ earlier reporting. Its November 3 report said figures in the Forest hierarchy welcomed his forceful response and were impressed by his determination to improve the situation. Glasner arrived from Crystal Palace in the summer, with Forest seeking stability after using four different head coaches during the previous season.

BBC Sport reported that Glasner remains in regular contact with senior club officials. He also accepted personal responsibility for falling short of expectations, saying he was most frustrated with himself. His tougher message therefore included scrutiny of his own management, alongside the standards he wants the squad to meet.