Nuno Espirito Santo calls for end to 'nonsense questions' about Nottingham Forest future after draw at Crystal Palace
Published 24/08/2025 at 18:14 GMT+1
Nuno Espirito Santo has called for an end to what he described as "nonsense questions" about his Nottingham Forest future after their draw at Crystal Palace. Callum Hudson-Odoi's strike cancelled out Ismaila Sarr's first-half finish in south London. There were reports this week that Nuno could leave Nottingham Forest despite a successful 2024/2025 campaign.
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Nuno Espirito Santo described question marks surrounding his future at Nottingham Forest as "nonsense" after seeing his side secure a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.
The Portuguese coach’s future as Forest manager was called into question ahead of the trip to Selhurst Park after reports emerged in The Athletic suggesting he had fallen out with the club’s global head of football, Edu.
Callum Hudson-Odoi equalised for Forest in the second half after Ismaila Sarr had put Palace 1-0 up at the break, but neither side could find a winner during an entertaining conclusion to the match.
Nuno hopes the club can move forward and change the narrative surrounding his future.
"I believe that that is the only way to operate in a football club, if everybody is on the same page," he told Sky Sports.
"It is helping in the same direction, so hopefully we can do it this week and move forward – and take these nonsense questions and narrative away from our daily [lives]."
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Summer signing Igor Jesus hit the post before Sarr was denied a penalty due to being offside in the build-up during a frantic final 10 minutes in south London.
After full-time, Nuno received a warm reception from the Forest fans, with many choosing to chant his name in what appeared to be a show of support.
The former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur manager believes that regardless of what the future holds for him, he will always share happy memories with the Forest fans.
"The bond that was created with the team and the fans is there to stay," he said. "It is unbreakable due to the fantastic moments we had last season.
"It was a beautiful journey – it will stick in our memories forever.
"No matter what happens, we will have this respect and mutual love."
Glasner: We need players
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has also had a difficult week.
He not only said goodbye to one of his star players in Eberechi Eze, but also once again had to publicly call for reinforcements to his squad.
The Austrian reiterated that this Palace side cannot afford to lose more starters before the summer transfer window shuts on September 1.
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"It's our fourth game now and many players have played every single minute," he told Sky Sports. "We know this.
"We've got eight, nine, 10 days to strengthen the squad, and I am pretty sure we will do this.
"I think everybody can see we can't afford to lose starters.
"I think everybody can see we can't afford to lose starters.
"It's not too easy with one week to go.
"We need players to make us better and keep the competition high.
"This is what we're looking for, and I'm pretty sure we'll get the right ones in."
Palace are back in action again on Thursday for the second leg of their UEFA Europa League qualifier at Norwegian side Fredrikstad. Glasner's side hold a 1-0 lead from the first leg.
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