Steve Cooper has made it clear he has no intention of leaving Brøndby IF to return to Nottingham Forest.
The Danish side played out a 3-3 draw on Sunday, and following the match, Cooper was asked once again about speculation linking him with a move back to the City Ground. Speaking to Tipsbladet, the 45-year-old dismissed the rumours outright.
Cooper previously managed Nottingham Forest from 2021 to 2023, guiding the club back to the Premier League in 2022. His successful spell made him a fan favourite, which explains why his name resurfaced following the club’s recent managerial changes.
Ange Postecoglou replaced Nuno Espírito Santo in September, but a poor run of results culminated in his dismissal after Forest’s 3-0 defeat to Chelsea. Cooper, who only took charge of Brøndby last month, has since been mentioned as a possible replacement — something he firmly denied.
“It’s not going to happen,” Cooper stated. “I’m really happy here. I’m a very authentic person, and if you’ve listened to what I’ve said, you’ll know I mean it. When you say something, you have to back it up with your actions.”
The Welsh coach went on to stress his commitment to improving Brøndby. “My focus is entirely on what we’re building here. There are so many areas where we can take this club to the next level. Just look at today’s performance — we still have work to do. It’s a typical thing for a new manager to say, but the players know I’ve been clear about what I expect.”
Meanwhile, reports from Italy’s Gianluca Di Marzio claim Nottingham Forest have held talks with Roberto Mancini about taking over, though no agreement has been reached. The latest updates from the UK suggest Sean Dyche has now emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Postecoglou. has made it clear he has no intention of leaving Brøndby IF to return to Nottingham Forest.
The Danish side played out a 3-3 draw on Sunday, and following the match, Cooper was asked once again about speculation linking him with a move back to the City Ground. Speaking to Tipsbladet, the 45-year-old dismissed the rumours outright.
Cooper previously managed Nottingham Forest from 2021 to 2023, guiding the club back to the Premier League in 2022. His successful spell made him a fan favourite, which explains why his name resurfaced following the club’s recent managerial changes.
Ange Postecoglou replaced Nuno Espírito Santo in September, but a poor run of results culminated in his dismissal after Forest’s 3-0 defeat to Chelsea. Cooper, who only took charge of Brøndby last month, has since been mentioned as a possible replacement — something he firmly denied.
“It’s not going to happen,” Cooper stated. “I’m really happy here. I’m a very authentic person, and if you’ve listened to what I’ve said, you’ll know I mean it. When you say something, you have to back it up with your actions.”
The Welsh coach went on to stress his commitment to improving Brøndby. “My focus is entirely on what we’re building here. There are so many areas where we can take this club to the next level. Just look at today’s performance — we still have work to do. It’s a typical thing for a new manager to say, but the players know I’ve been clear about what I expect.”
Meanwhile, reports from Italy’s Gianluca Di Marzio claim Nottingham Forest have held talks with Roberto Mancini about taking over, though no agreement has been reached. The latest updates from the UK suggest Sean Dyche has now emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Postecoglou.