Nottingham Forest Fires Manager Ange Postecoglou After Record-Short Reign
Nottingham Forest has sacked head coach Ange Postecoglou just 39 days into his tenure, minutes after a disappointing 3-0 home defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. His reign is now recorded as one of the shortest for a permanent manager in Premier League history.
The club, currently sitting just one point above the relegation zone, released a brief statement confirming Postecoglou was “relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect” following a “series of disappointing results and performances.”
Key Facts of Postecoglou’s Time at Forest:
- Duration: 39 or 40 days (appointed on September 9).
- Record: He failed to secure a single win in his eight games across all competitions, registering six losses and two draws.
- The Final Straw: The loss to Chelsea at the City Ground, where goals from Josh Acheampong, Pedro Neto, and Reece James sealed the Australian’s fate. Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis reportedly left his seat in the directors’ box around the hour mark, foreshadowing the decision.
- Context: This marks Postecoglou’s second dismissal by a Premier League club in a short period, having been sacked by Tottenham Hotspur earlier in the year despite leading them to a Europa League title.
- Contenders: Forest is now searching for its third manager of the season, with former Burnley and Everton boss Sean Dyche and ex-Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini reportedly being approached as potential replacements.
