Michael Owen has claimed Nottingham Forest have wanted to part company with Steve Cooper for 'some time', as he faces the sack ahead of their match against Wolves.
Cooper is under mounting pressure at Forest following four consecutive Premier League defeats, with the latest a 5-0 hammering against Fulham on Wednesday.
Mail Sport revealed Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, who allegedly threw his match accreditation into a bush after leaving the match early, is poised to start the search for a new manager.
Cooper has insisted he is not focused on his position ahead of today's match away to Wolves.