The Reds legend and veteran manager has officially succeeded Aitor Karanka as boss, and some Forest fans seem rather pleased with the decision.
Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Martin O’Neill as their new manager, taking the reins from Aitor Karanka.
O’Neill, who played 371 games and won the European Cup as a Forest player, ended his five-year spell as Republic of Ireland boss last November and has taken over a Reds side ninth in the Championship, four points outside the playoff places.
The Forest job is the Northern Irishman’s first return to club management since his spell with Sunderland earlier this decade, which saw him guide the Black Cats away from relegation from the Premier League in his first season.
O’Neill, who has also managed the likes of Leicester City, Aston Villa and Celtic, becomes Forest’s 11th manager since June 2011, as reported by BBC Sport, but the club have not disclosed the length of the 66-year-old’s contract in their statement.
Some Forest fans were not impressed after Karanka’s exit but, judging by the reaction on Twitter, the appointment of O’Neill seems to have been taken quite well by a significant number of the fanbase – although some were still a little unsure:
O’Neill’s first game in charge of the former English and European champions will be against Bristol City at the City Ground.
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