Steve Cooper
Steve Cooper is a Welsh football manager and former player, known for his work in youth development and his managerial stints in the English Football League. He gained prominence as the head coach of Swansea City, leading them to the Championship play-offs, before taking charge of Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. His tenure at Forest was marked by a focus on building a competitive squad and fostering young talent. However, Cooper faced challenges at Forest, leading to his dismissal after a brief period in charge, reflecting the high-stakes nature of football management in the Premier League.
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Steve Cooper is the coach of Brøndby.
Brøndby skyder med løst krudt i pointdeler med Randers
Denmark· 2026-02-08
Steve Cooper made three substitutions in an attempt to change the game's outcome.
Superligaen blev sendt på vinterferie med kæmpe drama i VejleDenmark· 2025-12-09
Steve Cooper is the coach of Brøndby.
Hårdt kæmpet derbysejr sikrer FCK tiltrængt opmuntringDenmark· 2025-11-24
Steve Cooper's team has been performing well offensively in the Superliga.
Brøndby sparker topkampen op på vid gabDenmark· 2025-11-10
Steve Cooper's team has been performing well offensively in the Superliga.
Brøndby sparker topkampen op på vid gab mod ineffektivt FCN-holdDenmark· 2025-11-09
Steve Cooper led Forest back to the Premier League before Nuno's appointment.
Ange Postecoglou retains support from Nottingham Forest hierarchy
United Kingdom· 2025-10-03
It was Steve Cooper's first defeat in charge of Brøndby.
Nordmand nedlægger Brøndby og bringer AGF tilbage i frontDenmark· 2025-09-21
Steve Cooper debuted as the new head coach for Brøndby with a victory over FC København.
Ny Brøndby-træner debuterer med sejr over ærkerivalenDenmark· 2025-09-14
Steve Cooper debuted as the new head coach for Brøndby with a victory over FC København.
Ny Brøndby-træner debuterer med sejr over ærkerivalenDenmark· 2025-09-13Steve Cooper left Forest back to the top flight for the first time in more than two decades.
Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest takes on Arsenal
Australia· 2025-09-13
The 51-year-old took charge in December 2023 after Steve Cooper was sacked and went on to save the club from relegation.
Forest sack head coach Nuno after clash with owner
Taiwan· 2025-09-10
Steve Cooper is taking over as the head coach of Brøndby IF after the firing of Frederik Birk.
Tidligere Premier League-træner overtager Brøndby efter fyring af Frederik BirkDenmark· 2025-09-10
He was succeeded by Ange Postecoglou as the head coach of Nottingham Forest.
Nekdanji trener Tottenhama bo vodil Nottingham Forest
Slovenia· 2025-09-09Nuno took over the team from Steve Cooper in December 2023.
Sportske novosti - Pao prvi otkaz u Premiershipu ove sezone: Bio je apsolutni hit prvenstva, a sada mora otići iz kluba
Croatia· 2025-09-09The former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker won four points in his opening two games after replacing Steve Cooper.
Van Nistelrooy Leaves Leicester: Manager's Exit Confirmed
Nigeria· 2025-06-27
Steve Cooper is mentioned as a notable figure who has worked with the FAW.
The Welsh Way: Inside the 'Harvard of coaching' of FAW Pro LicenceUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-24
Forest have a previous Wembley hero, their former manager Steve Cooper, to thank for his arrival at the City Ground.
Premier League and FA Cup semis: 10 things to look out for this weekend | Premier LeagueUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-25
Van Nistelrooy’s record since succeeding Steve Cooper is underlined by the team's poor performance.
‘A total embarrassment’: Jamie Vardy apologises for Leicester’s awful season | Jamie VardyUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-22Steve Cooper was a popular figure at Nottingham Forest before Nuno Espírito Santo replaced him.
Nuno and Nottingham Forest grateful recipients of Dr Tottenham’s elixir | Nottingham ForestUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-21
Steve Cooper was the previous coach of Leicester before Ruud Van Nistelrooy took over.
Van Nistelrooy bị chê trách khi tươi cười dù Leicester xuống hạng
Vietnam· 2025-04-21
Steve Cooper was sacked amid negativity around the club.
Acquiescence trumps apocalypse as Leicester’s demise is confirmed | Leicester CityUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-20
Steve Cooper was mentioned as the predecessor to Ruud van Nistelrooy at Leicester.
Alexander-Arnold winner puts Liverpool on verge of title and relegates Leicester | Premier LeagueUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-20
Steve Cooper's stock seems to grow with each passing week.
Leicester City 0-3 Newcastle United: Premier League – as it happened | Premier LeagueUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-07
Forest coach Steve Cooper called it a 'historic night for the club.'
FA Cup semis set as Forest draw Man City, C'Palace to play VillaNigeria· 2025-03-30
Steve Cooper replaced Enzo Marisca as the coach of Leicester City.
بسبب «الفجوة».. هل يتحول «البريميرليج» إلى دوري لـ«النخبة» فقط؟
United Arab Emirates· 2025-03-15
Leicester fired Steve Cooper after losing at home to Maresca’s Chelsea.
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend | Premier LeagueUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-07
Steve Cooper was previously the manager of Leicester before being replaced by Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Soucek extends Potter’s West Ham’s revival and Van Nistelrooy’s Leicester woe – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-28
Steve Cooper is the former manager of Leicester City, under whom Ben Dawson and Danny Alcock were appointed.
ההתרסקות של ואן ניסטלרוי בלסטר
Israel· 2025-02-26
Steve Cooper was the head coach of Leicester City before being dismissed.
Enska félagið rekur tvo þjálfara
Iceland· 2025-02-24Steve Cooper was sacked after a short tenure as manager of Leicester.
Leicester hit historic low in Brentford routNigeria· 2025-02-22
