Ange Postecoglou has been dismissed by Nottingham Forest just 40 days into his tenure, marking his second Premier League sacking in four months. The Australian coach oversaw eight winless matches, including a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea that sealed his fate.
Ange Postecoglou's time at Nottingham Forest ended abruptly following a 3-0 home loss to Chelsea, with the club announcing his sacking just 18 minutes after the final whistle. This came after a 40-day stint that saw the 60-year-old Australian manage eight Premier League games, resulting in six defeats and two draws. Forest conceded 18 goals while scoring only seven during his time in charge, exposing defensive frailties in a squad built for clean sheets under his predecessor, Nuno Espírito Santo.
Postecoglou inherited a team that had climbed into Champions League contention and reached an FA Cup semi-final last season, boasting the Premier League's equal-sixth tightest defense. His preference for free-flowing, attacking football clashed with Forest's more defensive setup, leading to struggles in implementing his high-intensity principles. The appointment followed Nuno's dismissal last month and was influenced by Postecoglou's relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis, who awarded him a lifetime achievement honor in June for becoming the first Greek-born manager to win a major European trophy.
This marks Postecoglou's second Premier League dismissal, coming just over four months after leaving Tottenham Hotspur, where he secured a Europa League title in his second season—the club's first trophy in 17 years—but managed only one win in his last 17 league games overall. Despite his successes elsewhere, including as Australia's national team coach, the back-to-back sackings have stained his CV, making a third Premier League opportunity unlikely in the near term. Analysts suggest he may seek roles in other European leagues, Major League Soccer, or a national team to rebuild his reputation.