Nottingham Forest fans are enjoying the misfortunes of their former manager Steve Cooper, now under pressure at Leicester City following a rocky pre-season.
Cooper, who took over from Enzo Maresca earlier this summer, has endured a difficult start, with Leicester suffering defeats to Palermo, Augsburg, and a heavy 3-0 loss to Lens.
The poor run has left fans at the King Power Stadium frustrated and already questioning his ability to lead the team in the Premier League.
Forest supporters, meanwhile, are revelling in their rivals’ struggles under their former boss. With Nuno Espirito Santo now in charge at the City Ground, Forest fans have experienced a mixed but promising pre-season.
Nuno’s side has recorded two wins, two draws, and one defeat from five friendlies, leaving supporters optimistic about the upcoming campaign.
An opening-day draw against Bournemouth at the City Ground, followed by a win at Southampton and a draw with Wolves, has given Forest fans confidence that their side is well-prepared for the season ahead.
In contrast, Leicester have lost two of their first three games, piling the pressure on Cooper.
While it’s still early in the season, the criticism from Leicester supporters is growing, much to the amusement of Forest fans, who have begun joking that Cooper might sabotage Leicester’s season on purpose, owing to his former ties with Nottingham Forest.
As the season progresses, Forest fans are clearly enjoying watching Cooper struggle with their rivals, hoping their own fortunes under Nuno will continue on a positive trajectory.
