Source: Daily_Mail
Martin O'Neill linked with Nottingham Forest
Martin O'Neill has been tipped to make asensational early return to management by taking over the reigns at his formerclub Nottingham Forest. [LNB]O'Neill quit Aston Villa just five daysbefore the Premier League kicked off but has emerged as the front runner toreplace Forest boss Billy Davies. [LNB] On the move? O'Neill has already said goodbye to Villa but could he be on his way to the City Ground [LNB]Cracks have begun to emerge in Davies'relationship with chairman Nigel Doughty since the two fell out over proposedsignings and the imposition of a 'transfer acquisitions committee'.[LNB]Forest's future? O'Neill - seen here at a memorial service for Brian Clough - enjoyed great success with the club[LNB]Forest reached theplay-offs last season but are without a win so far this term and the lure ofbringing such a big name to the City Ground could prove too much for Doughty toresist. [LNB]O'Neill was a hero during his playing daysunder legendary boss Brian Clough. The Ulsterman was part of the sides who twicebecame European champions. [LNB]And although O'Neill was famously omittedfrom the final squad in 1979, he was part of the team which defeated Hamburg in 1980. [LNB]According to reports, close friendsbelieve a move to NottinghamForest is the only job hewould consider outside the Premier League.[LNB]The move, though contentious so early inthe season, would be a popular one with the Forestfaithful -- made all the more desirable as John Robertson would join as part ofthe deal. [LNB]Robertson was also part of the triumphantEuropean Cup winning teams and was recently voted the club's all-time best player. [LNB] USA coach Bradley reveals contact with Villa over bid to replace O'NeillWest Ham make £2.5m move for Aston Villa defender YoungRIO FERDINAND: We lost our way in South Africa but we CAN win World CupASTON VILLA FC
