admin### Leaked WhatsApp Messages Reveal Nuno Espírito Santo’s Clash with Evangelos Marinakis
Nottingham Forest’s dramatic sacking of manager Nuno Espírito Santo on September 9, 2025, has taken a sensational turn with the leak of alleged WhatsApp messages between Nuno and owner Evangelos Marinakis. The exchange, reportedly from early August 2025, sheds light on the fractured relationship that led to Nuno’s abrupt exit from the Premier League club.
The messages, circulated by an anonymous source on X, reveal a heated late-night conversation following Forest’s 2-1 loss to Newcastle United. Marinakis, known for his fiery involvement, allegedly messaged Nuno: “Why no subs at 60 mins? We’re bleeding goals!” Nuno responded curtly, “Tactics are my call, Evangelos. Trust the process.” The owner fired back, “Trust? Results matter. Edu [Gaspay] warned me about this.” The mention of global head of football Edu Gaspay suggests deeper tensions, with Nuno reportedly frustrated by interference from Marinakis’ inner circle.
The WhatsApp thread escalated when Nuno wrote, “If you don’t back me, this won’t work,” to which Marinakis replied, “I back winners. Fix it or we’re done.” This exchange, if authentic, aligns with Nuno’s public admission in August that their relationship was “not good,” hinting at irreparable strain. Fans on X have debated the leak’s authenticity, with some calling it a “smoking gun” of Marinakis’ hands-on style, while others question its timing amid Forest’s mid-table struggles.
The fallout culminated in Nuno’s dismissal after a string of losses, despite his prior success in securing Forest’s Premier League status. As Marinakis eyes replacements like Ange Postecoglou, the leaked messages paint a vivid picture of a club divided by ambition and egos. Nottingham Forest’s next chapter remains uncertain, but this digital drama has fans buzzing about the volatile world of football management.
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