Overview
- Ange Postecoglou was dismissed minutes after a 3-0 home loss to Chelsea on 18 October, ending an eight‑game, winless tenure of roughly 39–40 days.
- Sean Dyche was appointed on 21 October on a deal through 2027, opened with a 2-0 Europa League win over Porto on 23 October, then lost 2-0 to Bournemouth to leave Forest 18th and three points from safety.
- Multiple reports indicate Dyche will have limited scope to spend in January after more than £200m was committed to summer signings, increasing pressure to improve with the current squad.
- A large mobile touchscreen requested by Postecoglou and reported to cost tens of thousands of pounds arrived four days after his sacking, highlighting awkward timing around club spending.
- Celtic have been linked with a move for Postecoglou by speculative reports, while a Guardian opinion piece argues a return to Glasgow would be an ill‑judged step for the out‑of‑work coach.