Martin O'Neill won 19 of his 55 matches in charge of the Republic of IrelandNottingham Forest say club legend Martin O'Neill is "realising a lifelong dream" after he was appointed as manager of the Championship club. The 66-year-old, who played 371 games and helped Forest win back-to-back European Cups, left his role as Republic of Ireland boss in November. O'Neill has succeeded Aitor Karanka at the City Ground and is Nottingham Forest's 11th manager since June 2011. Media playback is not supported on this device Martin O’Neill is not a dinosaur – Chris SuttonBefore that, O'Neill had enjoyed a hugely successful managerial career. They've looked at his record as a club manager which, right from Wycombe Wanderers and through, has been exemplary.

Source: BBC January 15, 2019 10:48 UTC