A short time ago this morning, Nottingham Forest confirmed the speculation linking former player Martin O’Neill with a return to the City Ground, but now as manager.
The Northern Irishman already holds his place in our history as with 371 appearances and 62 goals, he more than played his part under Cloughie in lifting the First Division title, two European Cups and two League Cups.
🏠 #WelcomeHomeMartin#NFFC are delighted to confirm the appointment of Martin O’Neill as the club’s new manager. https://t.co/yXCtHY7Qvx
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) January 15, 2019
Counting Wycombe Wanderers, Leicester City and Aston Villa as his managerial successes in the game, there’s also a tiny spell at Celtic to factor into his time in the dugout.
He was most recently in charge of the Republic of Ireland national team and whilst I imagine he was the first choice for few fans, it’s very much a case of ‘welcome home’ and we begin a new chapter – which will hopefully end with promotion back to the top flight.
After the Aitor Karanka disappointment, this has certainly lifted most.
Welcome Martin. THe number of times since 1993 you were set to manage us must be a record but you finally here. Think we must all make the most of it.
— Grant (@Grantnffc1) January 15, 2019
Get us out of here, legend !!! ???????? COYR ????❤️ pic.twitter.com/uHHkKNxsFG
— Le Gueux ⭐️⭐️ (@Jean_CHENAULT) January 15, 2019
Welcome Martin! pic.twitter.com/idMlOBUcvj
— Richard (@MatlockRichard) January 15, 2019
Welcome home boss ???????? great name also???? u redddsss
— Martin Fretwell (@FretwellMartin) January 15, 2019
Outstanding! However he will need two or three seasons. It's almost impossible to solve all Forest problems in 5 months. Everybody has to be patient. #NFFC
— Comentarista Coxinha (@Coxinha_futebol) January 15, 2019
He played under Brian Clough y'know.
— Shane Browne (@sbrownie6) January 15, 2019
It’s a miracle man, ???? welcome home young man #NFFC
— RobboTheRed (@Robbothered1) January 15, 2019
Now we find out about his backroom staff.
