Oliver Glasner Lays Down the Law at Nottingham Forest After Brentford Defeat
Oliver Glasner has revealed how he rejected a Nottingham Forest player’s request to travel home separately after the team’s disappointing 2-0 defeat to Brentford on Saturday, insisting that every member of the squad must follow the same rules.
The Austrian manager is determined to make significant changes as Forest struggle to recover from a difficult run of results. Saturday’s loss extended their winless streak to five matches, increasing concerns that the club could find themselves battling against relegation once again.
With pressure mounting on the coaching staff and the possibility of another managerial change looming, Glasner believes the players must take greater responsibility for their performances and demonstrate a stronger commitment to the team’s objectives.
The Forest boss has made it clear that everyone must fully embrace his approach if they want to remain part of his plans. Those unwilling to meet his expectations, he warned, could be shown the exit door.
Speaking after the defeat, Glasner was asked how he intended to calm himself down following his visibly frustrated post-match press conference.
Joking about the long journey back from London, he replied that the three-hour coach trip could make him even angrier because of the traffic.
However, he quickly made it clear that his frustration was not simply about the result but about the attitude and commitment he expects from his players.
Glasner disclosed that one player had asked for permission to travel home separately rather than return with the rest of the squad.
The request was immediately rejected.
The manager insisted that nobody would receive special treatment, making it clear that every player was expected to travel back to Nottingham on the team coach.
He explained that full commitment was required at every stage, including training sessions, team activities and the daily responsibilities that come with being part of the squad.
According to Glasner, players who demonstrate that commitment will continue to have a place in the team, while those who refuse to follow his expectations should consider their future at the club.
When asked whether a player who fully committed to his demands would be allowed to travel home separately, the Forest manager firmly maintained his position.
His response reinforced the message that no player would be given special privileges, regardless of their status within the squad.
Glasner Admits He Must Make Tougher Decisions at Nottingham Forest
Beyond the incident involving the player’s travel request, Glasner also addressed the wider problems affecting Nottingham Forest and explained why he believes more fundamental changes are necessary.
The manager acknowledged that the club’s repeated attempts to improve results by changing coaches have not necessarily solved the underlying issues.
He suggested that while the club’s leadership ultimately decides whether he remains in charge, changing the manager alone will not automatically transform the team’s fortunes.
Glasner also admitted that he had previously been too patient when dealing with certain situations and now believes he should have acted more decisively.
Reflecting on his experience at previous clubs, the Austrian explained that he had sometimes waited too long for problems to resolve themselves before finally deciding that intervention was unavoidable.
For him, the Brentford defeat represented the moment when his patience finally ran out.
He described the situation as a glass gradually filling with water until one final drop causes it to overflow, suggesting that Saturday’s result was the tipping point that convinced him immediate action was required.
Nevertheless, Glasner stressed that the changes would not necessarily be dramatic or focused entirely on tactics.
He believes Forest have shown enough quality in some of their performances to earn points and victories, but recurring mistakes and deeper problems have continued to undermine their efforts.
The manager insisted that repeating the same approach while expecting different results would achieve nothing.
Using a comparison with a mathematics lesson at school, Glasner explained that repeatedly failing to solve the same problem should force someone to try a different method.
He warned that unless Forest address the issues affecting the squad, they will continue facing the same questions after every disappointing result.
For Glasner, the solution begins with greater accountability, stronger discipline and a collective willingness to accept responsibility.
His message to the Nottingham Forest squad is unmistakable: every player must buy into his plans, follow the same standards and contribute to the team’s recovery—or risk being left out of his plans.
‘NO EXTRAS, NO EXCUSES!’ Oliver Glasner Rejects Nottingham Forest Star’s Shock Request After Brentford Defeat as He Delivers Brutal Warning to His Squad
