Forest need balance between Woodstock and military - Glasner

Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner insists his team cannot achieve success solely through "flower power," a term he uses to describe a lack of trust and respect within the squad. The Forest side currently sits 19th in the Premier League, with no wins and no goals scored at home this season. Glasner warns there will be no compromises after his summer arrival and emphasizes two values that he will never negotiate – trust and respect.

If Forest were to focus exclusively on respect, Glasner describes it as "military," a form of discipline that may lead to short-term success but ultimately hinders high performance. On the other hand, "Woodstock" represents a carefree environment where players can do as they please, akin to a fun-filled Woodstock festival, but Glasner believes it is not conducive to winning games.

Glasner stresses the importance of striking a balance between these two extremes – trust and respect – to achieve high performance, which is his primary goal. He acknowledges that his players may have heard similar messages from him before but insists that this time, change is necessary for the team's success. Glasner maintains open communication with the club's leadership, including owner Evangelos Marinakis and his son Miltiadis, as well as technical director George Syrianos, director of football Pedro Ferreira, and CEO Theodore Giannikos.