Over the course of the last decade, the managerial merry-go-round at Nottingham Forest has been spinning out of control.
Billy Davies was appointed to a first spell at the City Ground in January 2009.
He would spend roughly two-and-a-half years at the helm.
Since his departure, 15 other coaches have taken in at least one game in the dugout – with Davies returning for a second shot at promotion to the Premier League in 2013.
Twelve permanent contracts have been handed out.
With the most recent of those going to Sabri Lamouchi.
The Frenchman has been drafted in after seeing Martin O’Neill ushered through the exits.
A European Cup-winning hero of the past lasted just 19 games in the hottest of hot seats.
How long will Lamouchi get?
That remains to be seen.
Remit
His remit is the same as all of those that have gone before him – get Forest back into the big time.
That is a big ask and one that is not easy to deliver on.
Recent history proves as much.
Everyone connected with the club is, however, convinced that it remains an achievable and realistic target.
And that is why there has been so much change.
From Fawaz Al Hasawi to Evangelos Marinakis, those at the top are determined to deliver.
The right option is out there.
It is just a case of finding them!
Marinakis has told BBC Nottingham Sport: “Stability is very important for a team.
“But we are obliged to do the best for our team. If that means we need to make a change we will do it.”
Stability may not be a word commonly associated with Forest in recent times.
To Marinakis, though, it is not a quality merely restricted to those prowling the touchline.
For him, a head coach is part of a much bigger puzzle.
One he intends to solve by any means necessary.
Passion
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The Greek shipping magnate added: “We want a manager who gives the extra strength to the team.
“We shouldn’t be happy with small things and say it doesn’t matter, we play better in the next match.
“No, we play better in this match and we win. This is what I am looking to do.”
Such passion is to be embraced.
A revolving door policy may have left many frustrated down the years, but how many of those to have been brought on board have truly convinced?
There have been flashes of hope and moments in which heart has ruled head.
For the most part, though, the general consensus has been that change is required.
It has been delivered.
In spades!
Hopefully now the right choice has been made and Marinakis, along with an expectant fan base, will get what they crave most – Lamouchi leading Forest into the top tier.
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