EVANGELO MARINAKIS CALLS OUT HIS OWN PLAYER FOLLOWING HIS POOR AND UNACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE VS MIDTJYLLAND, TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE

In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves through the City Ground, Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has publicly lambasted his own squad following a “totally unacceptable” 1-0 defeat to FC Midtjylland in the Europa League Round of 16. The Greek tycoon, known for his fiery passion and uncompromising standards, did not hold back in the aftermath of a lackluster first-leg performance that saw Forest succumb to an 81st-minute header from Cho Gue-sung.
​Witnesses at the stadium reported a tense atmosphere as Marinakis made his frustrations known, reportedly describing the display as a betrayal of the club’s prestigious European history. The owner’s fury was specifically directed at the team’s “wasteful” nature in front of goal, having failed to convert any of their 23 shots despite dominating possession. Marinakis, who has already seen four different managers take the helm this season, reportedly characterized the performance as “shameful” and lacking the “warrior spirit” required to represent a two-time European Cup-winning institution.
​While Marinakis did not name a single individual in his initial public outburst, club insiders suggest that several high-profile stars were singled out behind closed doors for their perceived lack of effort in the driving Nottingham rain. The owner’s ultimatum was clear: the standard of play exhibited against the Danish side will not be tolerated, and immediate consequences are expected if the deficit isn’t overturned in the return leg.
​The “carnage” following the final whistle has left manager Vítor Pereira in a precarious position, with the owner’s public vote of no confidence in the performance serving as a grim warning to the entire dressing room. For a club currently battling on two fronts—European glory and Premier League survival—the owner’s “unacceptable” verdict has turned the heat up to a boiling point. As the fans voice their own frustrations over ticket prices and recent form, Marinakis has made it undeniably clear that at Nottingham Forest, passion is non-negotiable, and failure is an offense that carries a heavy price.