Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has just axed another manager who won trophies for him and the brutal message behind it should have Oliver Glasner looking over his shoulder

Evangelos Marinakis has been at it again — and while Nottingham Forest fans might be relieved his ruthless streak is currently pointed elsewhere, the latest chapter of chaos at one of his other clubs should serve as a genuine warning shot for the City Ground.

The Shocking Sacking That’s Stunned Greek Football

Marinakis has parted ways with Olympiacos manager José Luis Mendilibar after just three league games of the new season — making him the 25th manager the Greek-Czech owner has sacked across his multi-club empire in just 16 years.

What makes this particular decision so baffling is Mendilibar’s track record. Spanish outlet Marca reports he “leaves as an idol,” having delivered the Super League title, a domestic Cup, the Greek Super Cup, and — most remarkably — the UEFA Conference League, the only European trophy in Olympiacos’ entire history.

El Correo went even further, labelling the decision a “real surprise” not just to Greek football but within the club’s own fanbase, pointing out that Mendilibar’s recent form actually supported keeping him in charge — seven wins from nine matches, plus progression in the cup. It appears a Champions League exit was ultimately what sealed his fate.

Straight In With a Replacement — and a Speech

True to Marinakis’ style, there was no lingering uncertainty. Imanol Alguacil was swiftly installed as the new manager, and Marinakis personally addressed the Olympiacos squad alongside new director of football Antonio Cordón and Head of Recruitment Geoffrey Moncada — described by Greek outlet Sport Time as a “substantive presentation of the club’s future direction.”

Speaking directly to his players, Marinakis didn’t hold back on his expectations:

“I am happy to be here and to see you all at the start of the season – both for the Europa League and, of course, the Championship. We have made several new signings and some significant changes. Everything we do is for the benefit of the club – our greatest love, which is the team, OLYMPIACOS.”

He continued with an unmistakably blunt demand: “What I want and demand from everyone is dedication and for you to give your all in training… I don’t want to say more. I want to see hard work, dedication, results, and victories.”

Why Forest Should Be Paying Close Attention

This isn’t just Greek football drama that has nothing to do with the City Ground. Forest fans know exactly how quickly Marinakis’ patience can run out — the club has already experienced its own turbulent spell of personnel changes behind the scenes this year, including the recent exit of Edu.

With Oliver Glasner still searching for his first Premier League win of the season, the timing of this latest ruthless decision in Greece feels far from reassuring. If a manager who delivered genuine European glory can be discarded after three games, the message to Forest’s dugout is unmistakable: patience has never been Marinakis’ strong suit, and results — not reputation — are all that matter.