Nottingham Forest: Evangelos Marinakis steps down from NF Football Investments Ltd
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Credit: Imago Sat 18 April 2026 15:03, UK Evangelos Marinakis is clearly taking steps to avoid future conflict in case Nottingham Forest can achieve the dream of Champions League football.The 57-year-old splits opinion amongst rival supporters in the Premier League, but at the City Ground, he is a much-loved figure who has helped Forest back to their former glory.After beating FC Porto 1-0 in a Europa League quarter-final second leg on Thursday, 16 April, the Reds are in touching distance of the final, and should they claim the trophy, Champions League football would return to the City Ground.With that in mind, Marinakis has made a change at Forest behind the scenes in an attempt to avoid any clash with the other club he owns, Olympiacos, who are also battling for Champions League football. đ° Nottingham Forest Finance Update đ° Inside the transfer budget, player wages, Evangelos Marinakisâ investment, and PSR developments at the City Ground. VISIT THE FOREST FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Evangelos Marinakis makes key ownership change at Nottingham ForestMarinakis took over Forest in May 2017, totally shifting the clubâs plans, and has since invested millions into the ground, squad, and facilities, which is massively appreciated by the supporters.Taking to X (18 April), financial expert Stefan Borson wrote, âExclusive: Nottingham Forest into blind trust, but is it too late?
Evangelos Marinakis has, on 16 April 2026, stepped down as the person with significant control of NF Football Investments Ltd.âHe has been replaced by Pittville Four Ltd, which is run by three solicitors from Sinclair Gibson LLP. Forest have reacted to the semi-final place, but is it too late?âđ¨ EXCLUSIVE: NOTTINGHAM FOREST INTO BLIND TRUST BUT IS IT TOO LATE?Evangelos Marinakis has on 16 April 2026 stepped down as the person with significant control of NF Football Investments Ltd and has been replaced by Pittville Four Ltd, which is run by three solicitors from⌠pic.twitter.com/2GLrwe1eykâ slbsn (@slbsn) April 18, 2026 View Tweet It is unclear if this major change has been made soon enough to avoid any clash with Olympiacos, but it represents a huge confidence in the Tricky Trees to go on and win the competition this season.How close are Olympiacos to Champions League qualification?The first division in Greece is not quite as simple as the Premier League, with Olympiacos now fighting for a Champions League qualification spot, needing to finish first or second this season.Marinakisâ club are currently sitting third in the table following the splitting of the table, with five remaining matches, and AEK Athens and PAOK to battle for the positions.Although Forest are in the Premier League relegation battle, there is a very real chance that they can beat Aston Villa to the Europa League final, diminishing any early fears over Vitor Pereiraâs future.Nothing is guaranteed just yet, with several games of the season remaining for both of the teams owned by Marinakis, but those at the City Ground have every right to be excited.
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