Martin O’Neill on Nottingham Forest sacking, data in football and missing the England job
Martin O’Neill recalls a pivotal Friday afternoon in June 2019.
This month Nuno Espírito Santo was sacked as Nottingham Forest manager.
Meanwhile, the exit echoed O’Neill’s fate six years earlier.
The Northern Irishman has endured scrutiny from fans and media.
Forest supporters know his impact as a player helped define their peak.
O’Neill does not overstate the comparison with Nuno.
His final Forest spell lasted 19 games, while Nuno’s reign stretched 21 months.
Still, Forest were serious contenders for Champions League qualification until late last season.
O’Neill has long championed data and analysis as a tool.
Additionally, he missed the England post despite strong work and clear ideas.
Moreover, the ex midfielder stays candid about modern demands.
- O’Neill reflects on Forest sacking and the England job miss
- Forest were still challenging for European places late last season
- Data and analysis are increasingly central to football strategy
Martin O’Neill
Nottingham Forest