Nottingham Forest sack Ange Postecoglou after just 39 days in charge
In a dramatic decision on October 18, 2025, Nottingham Forest announced the immediate dismissal of head coach Ange Postecoglou, just 39 days after he took the job.
What led to the sacking
Postecoglou was appointed on September 9 to succeed Nuno Espírito Santo, signing a two-year deal.
During his short tenure, Forest failed to win any of his eight matches across all competitions, posting six losses and two draws.
The final straw came after a 3-0 Premier League home defeat to Chelsea F.C. at the City Ground, which triggered the decision.
The club issued a brief statement: “Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that, after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect.”
Background and context
Forest’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis, who oversaw the decision, reportedly left his seat at the match early as the defeat deepened.
The sacking creates the shortest full-time managerial spell in Premier League history for a permanent appointment at 39 days.
What’s next for Forest?
The club is already exploring replacement options, with Sean Dyche emerging as a strong candidate. Talks have reportedly advanced, as Forest seek to steady the ship before further damage is done.
Why it matters
This decision underscores the growing impatience at elite-level clubs when results don’t arrive quickly. For Postecoglou, it marks yet another abrupt end in top-flight management. For Forest, it raises questions around strategy, stability and the pressure on coaching staff in the modern game.