With their third manager of the year now under pressure, Nottingham Forest are hoping a possible 2017 takeover of the club can help turn their fortunes around.
After a disappointing start to 2016, Nottingham Forest parted ways with manager, Dougie Freedman at the beginning of March.
Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman
Taking over until the end of the season was Paul Williams, who picked up only two wins from his 10 fixtures as Forest boss.
Nottingham Forest caretaker manager Paul Williams
Knowing the club needed a fresh approach, Forest Chairman Fawaz Al-Hawasi turned to the former Montpellier HSC manager, Phillipe Montanier; a move that surprised many Forest fans.
Nottingham Forest manager Philippe Montanier
Moving quickly to add to his side, Montanier brought in 12 players to Forest over the summer, including Olympiakos’ Pajtim Kasami on loan, Mustapha Carayol from Middlesbrough and former Arsenal striker, Nicklas Bendtner.
Derby’s Marcus Olsson in action with Nottingham Forest’s Patjim Kasami
Nottingham Forest’s Nicklas Bendtner
Despite the new signings, many Forest fans were angered at the clubs decision to sell their young star, Oliver Burke, who departed for German side RB Leipzig.
Nottingham Forest’s Oliver Burke
Forest’s start to the 16/17 season was a positive one, as the club picked up 3 wins from their first 5 fixtures, including a 3-1 win against Leeds United.
Matty Cash of Nottingham Forest in action with Liam Bridcutt of Leeds United
However, this was followed by a month without a win in September, as well as 4 defeats from their 5 Championship fixtures in October.
Nottingham Forest’s Nicklas Bendtner looks dejected
Despite somewhat of a turnaround in November, Nottingham Forest’s form has again dipped drastically in December, as the club lost 3-0 to their biggest rivals, Derby County. Sitting now at the wrong end of the table, many Forest fans are hoping that a takeover of the club in the new year could breath new life into this sleeping giant.
Nottingham Forest owner Fawaz Al Hasawi
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