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Wolfie deep dives into Vitor Pereira and the tactical system he prefers to play!

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With Vítor Pereira confirmed as our fourth manager this season, we’re moving away from "Dyche-ball" toward a more sophisticated, possession-based philosophy. Wolfie breaks down Pereira’s signature 3-4-2-1 system and the "box midfield" that transformed Wolves' defense last year. We explore his "Tactical GPS" approach—making the pitch small when defending and expansive when attacking—to see how he’ll attempt to stabilize a chaotic Forest campaign.

The big question is: who fits the new mould? Pereira loves ball-playing defenders, meaning Murillo could become the centrepiece of this system, using his elite distribution to start attacks. However, his technical demands might spell trouble for "old-school" grinders like Ryan Yates. We analyse whether our current engine room can handle a "box" structure or if Pereira will prioritize creative players who can operate in tight pockets behind the striker.

As we head into a massive Europa League clash with Fenerbahçe, there is zero room for error. Pereira must implement his blueprint instantly to pull us away from the drop zone. Is a modern, tactical shift exactly what we need, or have we sacrificed the "English steel" required for a survival scrap? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—is the Pereira Box the answer, or a recipe for disaster?

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Wolfie give you the details of Pereira being officially announced as the new Forest Head Coach!

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It’s official, Reds. Nottingham Forest have today confirmed the appointment of Vítor Pereira as our new head coach, making him the fourth permanent manager to lead the club this season. Following the late-night sacking of Sean Dyche after the Wolves stalemate, Evangelos Marinakis has wasted no time in bringing in a man he knows well from their successful days at Olympiacos. The club statement released this afternoon confirms that the 57-year-old Portuguese coach has put pen to paper on an 18-month contract, keeping him at the City Ground until the summer of 2027. He brings with him a full backroom team, including long-term assistants Filipe Almeida and Luis Silva, as we look to find some desperate stability in this chaotic campaign.

Wolfie is here to break down the club statement and what this 18-month deal actually tells us about the board's long-term (or short-term) vision. Is an 18-month contract a sign of confidence, or is it a "survival-first" safety net? With Forest currently sitting just three points above the drop zone and a massive Europa League trip to Pereira’s former club, Fenerbahçe, just days away, there is no time for a honeymoon period. We’re looking at Pereira’s track record—from his back-to-back titles at Porto to his "Houdini" act with Wolves last season—to see if he’s truly the man to transform our attacking talent. How are we feeling about the official word, Reds? Does an 18-month deal feel right to you, or are we already looking at manager number four? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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The "Revolving Door" at the City Ground has claimed its latest victim. Following the utterly soul-destroying 0-0 draw against bottom-of-the-table Wolves—where we somehow failed to score from 35 shots—Evangelos Marinakis has officially sacked Sean Dyche. After just 114 days and a disastrous run of form that has left us just three points above the drop zone, the board has decided that enough is enough. We are now set to make Premier League history as the first club to appoint four permanent managers in a single season. Wolfie and the panel are live and unfiltered to discuss the fallout, the toxic atmosphere at the final whistle, and whether Dyche was ever the right fit for the Garibaldi in the first place.

But the chaos doesn't stop there. Reports are already circulating that former Wolves boss Vítor Pereira is in direct talks to take over immediately, possibly in time for our massive Europa League trip to Fenerbahçe next week. Is this a genius move to bring in a man who already knows Marinakis from Olympiacos, or is this just more of the same panic that is leading us straight to the Championship? We’re diving into the "Murillo Mystery," the lack of goals, and the terrifying prospect of the relegation battle ahead. Get into the live chat now—are you celebrating the sacking, or do you think the owner has finally lost the plot? Let’s have it!

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Wolfie gives his reaction to Forest moving quick to appoint Vitor Pereira as Head Coach!

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The search is over almost as soon as it began! Nottingham Forest have officially moved to appoint former Wolves boss Vítor Pereira as the man to replace Sean Dyche. After pulling the trigger in the early hours following that frustrating 0-0 draw with Wolves, Marinakis hasn’t wasted a second, turning to a man he knows intimately from their trophy-winning days together at Olympiacos. Pereira, who successfully kept Wolves up last season before a tough start to this campaign, is reportedly in the final stages of signing his contract. He arrives at the City Ground with a massive task ahead: keeping the Reds in the Premier League and leading us into a high-stakes Europa League knockout tie against Fenerbahçe just seven days from now.

Wolfie is back to give his immediate reaction to the news, and it’s fair to say the "Grumpy Old Reds" are split! While some are wary of a manager who was sacked by bottom-of-the-table Wolves earlier this term, others are excited by the prospect of a coach who actually wants to play the "Forest way." Pereira brings a wealth of European experience and a tactical flexibility that was sorely lacking under Dyche-ball. Is this the appointment that finally brings stability to our chaotic season, or is a fourth manager in one year simply too much for the squad to handle? What do you make of the Vítor Pereira appointment? Is he the man to save us, or have we just hit the panic button? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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The news we’ve been waiting for has finally dropped—Nottingham Forest have officially sacked Sean Dyche. After a night of frustration at the City Ground where we couldn't find a way past bottom-of-the-league Wolves, Evangelos Marinakis has seen enough. Wolfie is absolutely buzzing to bring you this update, as the "Grumpy Old Reds" finally get their wish. The board was reportedly "worried" after the Leeds disaster, and failing to beat the league's basement side was the final straw. Dyche leaves the Reds just three points above the relegation zone, and honestly, the relief is palpable. The "Dyche-ball" era is over, and it’s time to look forward to a brand of football that actually belongs at the City Ground!

But the big question now is: who on earth is next? With this being our third sacking of the season following Nuno and Postecoglou, the hierarchy cannot afford to get this wrong again. Names like Marco Silva are already being whispered, but can anyone come in and stabilize this ship with only 12 games left to save our Premier League status? We are currently sitting in 17th, and the threat of West Ham is closer than ever. How are you feeling, Reds? Are you as happy as Wolfie, or are you worried that another change will lead us straight to the Championship? Jump into the comments and give us your immediate reaction to the sacking!

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