BREAKING NEWS: Evangelos Marinakis Steps Down as Nottingham Forest Chairman – A New Era Dawns at the City Ground
In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through English football, Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has officially stepped aside from his role as Chairman of the club. The announcement came early this morning, accompanied by an official club statement confirming the leadership change and outlining the next steps for one of England’s most historic teams.
Marinakis, who took ownership of Nottingham Forest in 2017, played a key role in reviving the club’s fortunes, including guiding the team back to the Premier League after a 23-year absence. His tenure has been marked by heavy investment, passion, and ambition—but also controversy and internal pressure amid financial fair play concerns and inconsistent performances.
In the official statement, Nottingham Forest expressed gratitude for Marinakis’s contributions while emphasizing stability moving forward: “Mr. Marinakis has been instrumental in restoring pride and progress to our club. We thank him for his vision and leadership. The Board will soon announce an interim chairman to ensure a smooth transition.”
Sources close to the club suggest that Marinakis’s decision comes amid growing challenges balancing his business interests in Greece, including Olympiacos FC, and the demands of running a Premier League club. Insiders also hint that restructuring within Forest’s management has been in discussion for weeks.
Fans have reacted with mixed emotions—some praising Marinakis for bringing back hope and top-flight football, others questioning recent strategic choices. Nevertheless, this marks the end of a defining chapter in Forest’s modern history.
As the search for new leadership begins, one thing is certain: Nottingham Forest stands on the brink of transformation once again—facing uncertainty, but also opportunity, as a new era begins at the City Ground.
