Pearce ‘very’ likely’ to take Forest job

Stuart Pearce has revealed it is “very likely” he will be manager of Nottingham Forest next season.

The former England U21s coach tactfully turned down the job following initial talks last week, citing family reasons.

But he appears to have now made a U-turn and confirmed that he is in talks about taking over at the City Ground, although he will not take charge before the summer.