Nuno wins Manager of the Month award for March

IANS April 4, 2025 184 views

Portuguese manager Nuno Espirito Santo has once again proven his tactical brilliance by winning the Manager of the Month award for March. His Nottingham Forest team secured impressive victories against Manchester City and Ipswich Town, maintaining their push for a UEFA Champions League spot. This marks his third award this season and seventh overall in the Premier League, placing him among an elite group of managers. With potential for further recognition, including Anthony Elanga's Goal of the Month nomination, Nuno continues to demonstrate why he's considered one of the most dynamic coaches in English football.

"Consistency is key in football" - Nuno Espirito Santo (implied)
London, April 4: Nuno Espirito Santo has been voted Manager of the Month for March, winning the award for the seventh time in his Premier League career.

Key Points

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Nuno wins third Manager of Month award this season

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Defeated Manchester City and Ipswich Town convincingly

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Joins elite managerial ranks with seventh award

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Chasing UEFA Champions League qualification

It is the third time this season that Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno has claimed the award, having already done so in October and December 2024.

The Portuguese has continued to mastermind Forest's push for a UEFA Champions League place, with his team winning both of their matches in March. He oversaw a 1-0 win over defending champions Manchester City before a 4-2 success at Ipswich Town.

Only seven managers have won the award more times than Nuno, who joins Mikel Arteta and Rafa Benitez in the all-time rankings.

Nuno has the chance to become only the fourth manager to win at least four Manager of the Month awards in a single campaign, after Pep Guardiola in 2017/18, Arteta in 2022/23 and Jurgen Klopp in 2019/20, the latter of whom won five.

Nuno has won the award with Wolverhampton Wanderers in September 2018, June 2020 and October 2020, with Tottenham Hotspur in August 2021, and now three times with Forest.

He topped a three-man shortlist that included Manchester United's Ruben Amorim and Brighton & Hove Albion's Fabian Hurzeler after votes from the public were combined with those of a panel of experts.

Nottingham Forest could yet claim a March awards double, with Anthony Elanga's first goal against Ipswich named on the Goal of the Month shortlist.

Reader Comments

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James K.
Fully deserved! That win against City was massive 👏 Forest have been transformed under Nuno. From relegation candidates to Champions League hopefuls in one season is insane!
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Sarah P.
I'm happy for him but let's be honest - only 2 matches in March? The award is losing its meaning when managers win it for such small sample sizes. Should require minimum 3 games.
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Tom W.
Nuno-ball is back baby! Remember when people wrote him off after Spurs? The man knows how to organize a defense like no other. Forest fans must be loving life right now.
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Aisha M.
That City win was tactical masterclass. Completely nullified Haaland. If they make Champions League it would be the story of the season! #COYR
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Ryan B.
Interesting to see him winning with 3 different clubs now. Shows his adaptability. Though I still think his Wolves team was his best work - that Europa League run was special.
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Lisa T.
As a Forest fan, I haven't been this excited since the Clough days! The atmosphere at the City Ground is electric right now. Nuno has brought back the belief 💪

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