Nottingham Forest legend Viv Anderson has criticised the club's leadership as 'atrocious' following a turbulent season that has seen four head coaches take charge. The former defender, who won two European Cups with Forest, believes stability was sacrificed, turning what should have been a season of progress into a relegation fight.
Anderson expressed his views to betting site BetSelect, arguing that continuity is crucial in football. 'Four managers in a season is not ideal,' he said. He specifically defended Sean Dyche, who managed 18 games before being replaced by Vitor Pereira. 'I think he was doing okay. They would have been fine if they had kept him on,' Anderson stated, though he acknowledged that unknown factors may have influenced the decision.
The 69-year-old does back the appointment of Pereira, citing his previous work with owner Evangelos Marinakis at Olympiacos. 'He’s come in to do a job, and he’s got an 18-month contract. It’ll be interesting to see how long he stays,' Anderson remarked. He remains confident that Forest will avoid relegation under Pereira, noting the quality of players like Nicolas Dominguez, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Igor Jesus, and Morgan Gibbs-White.
Anderson also shared his tactical preference, advocating for a 4-4-2 formation to utilise the team's attacking talents. Despite the turmoil, he believes Forest have the squad to survive, concluding, 'I think they will stay up, definitely.'
