Official: Nottingham Forest sack Ange Postecoglou!

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The City Ground has witnessed another abrupt ending. The brief and turbulent tenure of Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest has reached its conclusion, with the club officially severing ties after a crushing home defeat to Chelsea on October 18th. The loss served as the final, undeniable catalyst for a decision that had been brewing with each disappointing result.

Postecoglou's appointment itself was an attempt to steady a ship rocked by a prior crisis, having stepped in after Nuno Espírito Santo's dismissal following a loss to West Ham on the final day of August. Yet, the hoped-for revival never materialized. Over a mere eight-game reign, the Australian's stint became a story of unfulfilled promise and mounting frustration. The stat sheet tells a bleak tale: no victories, only two fleeting draws, and six definitive defeats—a record that left the club's hierarchy with no other choice.

BREAKING NEWS: Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as Nottingham Forest boss after just 39 days in charge 🚨 pic.twitter.com/DGuizut25U

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 18, 2025

Now, the search begins anew, and the rumour mill is already churning. The Forest dugout, suddenly vacant, has become a focal point for speculation. Whispers point towards Fulham's Marco Silva, a manager known for instilling an attractive style of play. For many fans, a sentimental return for Steve Cooper, a figure with deep history at the club, holds a certain appeal.

Breaking: Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou after losing 3-0 to Chelsea.

Postecoglou spent just 39 days in charge of Nottingham Forest, the shortest managerial reign of any permanent Premier League manager to leave a club during the season pic.twitter.com/MrAdlNJLO8

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 18, 2025

And then there is the proven, gritty option of Sean Dyche, a manager synonymous with Premier League survival. As the dust settles on Postecoglou's departure, a new chapter of uncertainty and anticipation begins for Nottingham Forest.