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Nottingham Forest Sack Ange Postecoglou Minutes After 3-0 Chelsea Defeat

The decision followed an eight-match winless start that left Forest one point above the drop, prompting an immediate hunt for a new head coach.

Overview

  • Forest confirmed the dismissal less than 20 minutes after full-time, with owner Evangelos Marinakis seen leaving his seat during the match.
  • Postecoglou failed to win any of his eight games in charge across competitions, recording two draws and six defeats.
  • The team sits 17th in the Premier League, one point clear of the relegation zone after taking two points from five league matches under him.
  • His tenure lasted 39–40 days, ranking among the shortest managerial spells in Premier League history.
  • Forest have begun searching for a third manager this season, with reports linking Sean Dyche, Marco Silva and Brendan Rodgers as candidates.