Ange Postecoglou Sacked by Nottingham Forest After Just 40 Days in Charge
Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as the head coach of Nottingham Forest F.C. following a 3-0 home defeat to Chelsea F.C. that cemented a winless run of eight games in charge. The Australian’s tenure, which began on 9 September 2025, lasted just 40 days and now stands as the shortest permanent managerial spell in Premier League history. Reuters+1
Club owner Evangelos Marinakis announced the decision minutes after full-time, citing a series of “disappointing results and performances”. At the time of his dismissal, Forest sat 17th in the Premier League table, perilously close to the relegation zone with no victories to show. Reuters+1
Postecoglou’s short-lived reign followed a successful trophy-winning stint at Tottenham Hotspur, where he lifted the Europa League earlier in 2025. However, he struggled to replicate that form at Forest; the team’s performances drew growing unrest from fans and media alike, with chants of “Sacked in the morning” heard after a defeat to FC Midtjylland in the Europa League. VG+1
Forest now face the urgent challenge of appointing a new manager to steer the club away from danger, just weeks into a demanding campaign that includes domestic league battles and European fixtures. The decision underscores the high-stakes nature of top-flight management and the shrinking margin for error at clubs with lofty expectations.
