The 48-year-old manager was fired two months ago and watched Forest’s defeat from the Director’s Box.

 

A 48-year-old manager, who was fired two months ago, watched Nottingham Forest from the Director’s Box yesterday.

The Reds played excellently but were defeated 2-0 by Manchester City at the City Ground, keeping their relegation worries alive.

 

The incumbent champions won thanks to goals from Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland, and Nuno Espirito Santo is under intense pressure.

Forest has just one win in ten games and will meet demoted Sheffield United at Bramall Lane next weekend.

 

Now, a manager who is currently out of job was sighted in the Director’s Box during this game, and Forest may be considering their options.

 

Tim Walter watches Nottingham Forest defeat

This is an intriguing one, and it is likely the type of distraction Forest could do without ahead of three major games.

Walter has not worked since he was fired by Hamburg two months ago and is looking for another employment.

Espirito Santo does not appear to be in immediate danger, but a change may be in store for the summer.

According to Sky Germany, Walter watched Forest’s defeat from the Director’s Box, and conjecture has begun.

Espirito Santo has been dealt a bit of a rough hand, having won two of his first three games before losing some of his team.

 

Several players went to the African Cup of Nations, decimating the roster for around a month.

Walter has only managed in Germany thus far, leaving Hamburg in February after three years in charge.

He oversaw 51 wins from 104 games in charge of the club and a 55% win ratio in 20 games as manager of Stuttgart.

Forest should stick with Espirito Santo if survival is secured

The Reds will make a decision during the summer transfer window, but if the club avoids relegation, Espirito Santo deserves a shot.

With a full preseason and a say in moves, the Portuguese manager may prosper at Forest.

Given that Steve Cooper was given the opportunity to create anything, it only makes sense that Espirito Santo be given the same opportunity.

If Forest are relegated, the manager will have little to rely on, and Walter may become an alternative.

 

Walter looks like a risk Forest can’t afford to take

This would be exceedingly hazardous for Forest, and a bigger name could be preferable.

Walter was fired from his previous position after failing to put Hamburg on track for a return to the Bundesliga.

He’s never worked outside of Germany, which would be a bit risky.

Still, at 48, he’s not too old to be a head coach, and perhaps Forest see Walter as someone who can go in and make a difference on the pitch.

 

 

 

 

 

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