BREAKING NEWS: Nottingham Forest assistant head coach Emmanuel Pogatetz Sacked for sleeping with S…Read more
Nottingham Forest assistant head coach Emmanuel Pogatetz has reportedly become the subject of an alleged disciplinary controversy, with claims circulating online that he has been suspended following an alleged relationship involving an unnamed individual. However, there is currently no reliable evidence establishing the allegation as fact. Pogatetz was appointed to Oliver Glasner’s coaching staff at Nottingham Forest in July 2026 and currently works alongside the Forest head coach.
The claim has attracted attention among football supporters after posts containing the allegation began circulating online. Some social-media accounts have presented the story as breaking news, while others have questioned whether the information is genuine. Because the allegation concerns Pogatetz’s private life and could have serious reputational consequences, it should not be treated as established information without credible confirmation from Nottingham Forest, Pogatetz, or another authoritative source.
Nottingham Forest’s current coaching-staff information lists Emmanuel Pogatetz as one of the club’s assistant head coaches under Oliver Glasner. The club’s 2026/27 coaching structure also includes Michael Angerschmid as assistant head coach, with Michael Berktold serving as assistant coach and James Holland as transition coach. The available information does not establish the alleged suspension or provide confirmation of the private-life allegation contained in the headline.
Pogatetz joined Nottingham Forest after previously working with Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace. The former Austria international had also enjoyed a lengthy playing career, including a spell with Middlesbrough, before moving into coaching. His appointment at Forest formed part of Glasner’s new backroom team following the Austrian coach’s arrival at the City Ground in July 2026.
The story should therefore be approached cautiously unless further information is provided by an official or reputable source. Nottingham Forest supporters should rely on statements from the club and established news organisations when assessing any claim about Pogatetz’s employment or disciplinary status. At present, the specific allegation in the headline has not been independently established as fact.
