Forest need balance between Woodstock and military - Glasner

Glasner says Forest need balance between discipline and freedom after four defeats in five games leave them 19th and winless at home.

Oliver Glasner has outlined his philosophy for Nottingham Forest, insisting the club cannot rely solely on "flower power" but must combine trust with high-performance discipline. Forest sit 19th in the Premier League and are winless and goalless at home in the top flight, with a 2-0 defeat at Brentford last weekend marking their fourth loss in five games.

Glasner used vivid metaphors to explain his approach, contrasting "Woodstock" (freedom without structure) with "military" (discipline without joy). "We need a good balance between Woodstock, having fun, but also military, high performance," he said. "That's the most important thing, high performance, because that's what we get paid for, that's our job."

The manager acknowledged he may have waited too long to impose his standards but felt compelled to act after the Brentford loss. He remains in close contact with Forest's ownership and hierarchy, with no immediate pressure on his position despite the club's struggles. Glasner said he takes personal responsibility for the poor results and is determined to turn things around.