# James McAtee becomes Glasner's new Adam Wharton

> Oliver Glasner transforms James McAtee from forgotten Forest midfielder to creative quarterback.
- Title: James McAtee becomes Glasner's new Adam Wharton · Sky Sports
- Summary: Oliver Glasner transforms James McAtee from forgotten Forest midfielder to creative quarterback. Oliver Glasner has turned James McAtee into Nottingham…
- Keywords: james mcatee, oliver glasner, nottingham forest, adam wharton, premier league, midfielder, creative playmaker, man city, crystal palace, sports, James, McAtee
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/news/12040/13595467/james-mcatee-how-oliver-glasner-has-transformed-nottingham-forest-midfielder-from-forgotten-man-to-his-new-adam-wharton
- Author: Sam Blitz
- Published: 2026-10-09T08:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: james mcatee, oliver glasner, nottingham forest, adam wharton, premier league, midfielder, creative playmaker, man city, crystal palace, sports
## Glasner's midfield strategy
Oliver Glasner uses a 3-4-2-1 system with two central midfielders as quarterbacks.
## McAtee's forgotten status
James McAtee was a forgotten man at Forest after his £30m move from Man City.
## Positional shift
Glasner moves McAtee from attacking No 10 to deeper midfield role.
## Pep Guardiola's praise
Pep Guardiola noted McAtee's strength in tight spaces.
## McAtee's creative impact
McAtee ranks second in Premier League for passes leading to shot.
## Wharton comparison
McAtee acts as tribute to Adam Wharton in Glasner's system.
## Key takeaway

Oliver Glasner has turned James McAtee into Nottingham Forest's creative midfielder after moving from Manchester City.