 On 9 February, following a good start to his caretaker spell, Brazil was confirmed as manager for the rest of the 2016–17 season.He was named as EFL manager of the week after overseeing a 3–0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at the City Ground on 4 March, having changed the game with his substitution of Zach Clough.However, after Forest underwent a series of five defeats in seven games the club appointed Mark Warburton as first team manager on 14 March.