Overview
- Speaking publicly for the first time since his February exit, Dyche called the decision to dismiss him a “head-scratcher” and argued Forest’s form under him ranked ninth at the time of his final game.
- He said Forest would have placed 12th based on results across his 114-day tenure, framing his case as “stats and facts” rather than emotion.
- Dyche dismissed talk that he pushed players too hard, noting some raised the issue to him but insisting the squad needed greater fitness after ranking as the league’s lowest physical performers when he arrived.
- He attributed part of the backlash to “keyboard warriors” and hinted at dressing-room unrest, while stressing he holds no personal grievance with owner Evangelos Marinakis.
- Dyche said he has already received “top-level” offers since leaving, as Forest continue their survival fight under Vítor Pereira, who was appointed on an 18-month deal and has begun with mixed results including a 2-2 draw at Manchester City.