Dons legend McLeish quits Forest after 40 days in charge

Nottingham Forest began their search for a fifth manager in a little under seven months after Aberdeen legend Alex McLeish parted company with the club.

McLeish left by mutual consent yesterday morning after mounting speculation about his future at the City Ground after only 40 days in charge.

The Scot was left frustrated after missing out on several transfer targets last month – most notably Peterborough winger George Boyd whose move to the east midlands was scuppered by a failed eye test.

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