Nuno Espirito Santo has only been in charge of Nottingham Forest for two games, but he has already got his first win. The former Tottenham manager will be delighted with the way his team played against Newcastle, and he will be hoping to build on this victory in the coming weeks.
Nuno’s first game in charge ended in a painful 3-2 stoppage-time defeat against Bournemouth, but he showed no signs of panic after that setback. He made a few changes to the team for the Newcastle game, and those changes paid off handsomely.
Nuno’s decision to start Wood up front was a masterstroke. The striker repaid his manager’s faith with a hat-trick, and he looked like a player reborn under Nuno’s guidance. Nuno will be hoping to get more out of Wood in the coming weeks, and if he can do that, Forest could be a force to be reckoned with in the second half of the season.
Newcastle’s Woes Continue
Newcastle United’s struggles continued on Tuesday night with a 3-1 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest. The Magpies have now lost five of their last seven games in all competitions, and they are starting to look like a team in freefall.
Manager Eddie Howe will be under increasing pressure after this latest setback. He has been in charge of Newcastle for just over a year, and he has made some progress, but he is still waiting for his first win at St. James’ Park.
Howe will need to find a way to turn things around quickly if he wants to keep his job. The fans are starting to get restless, and the board will not be happy with the team’s recent form. If Howe does not start getting results soon, he could be facing the sack.
Nottingham Forest’s win over Newcastle was a great way to end the year. The Reds will be hoping to carry this momentum into the new year, and they will be looking to climb the table under Nuno’s guidance.
