Cotterill dismissed after takeover
On this day in Nottingham Forest history in 2012 Forest dismiss Steve Cotterill after the takeover.
Steve Cotterill’s time as Nottingham Forest manager ended almost immediately after the Al-Hasawi family completed their takeover.
Forest dismissed Cotterill two days after the change of ownership, making it clear that the new regime wanted its own direction quickly. His departure came after a difficult Championship season in which the club had battled through uncertainty on and off the pitch.
The timing made the decision feel abrupt, but not surprising in the context of a takeover. New owners often want a fresh start, and Forest moved rapidly to reshape the football side of the club.
For supporters, the dismissal underlined how quickly the mood had shifted. The takeover had promised a new chapter, and within days the manager’s office was empty again, setting the tone for a period of frequent change.
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