Evangelos Marinakis is widely believed to be personally connected in Nottingham Forest's recent achievements. Oliver Glasner, the Forest manager, is optimistic before an Ipswich game but facing significant pressure following a £13 million financial embarrassment. Former Arsenal chief executive Edu has assumed a senior advisor position at a League Two club after Forest's latest managerial change. Marinakis' involvement is seen as a critical element in Forest's success, while Glasner's financial troubles and Edu's new role illustrate the club's present circumstances.