Nottingham Forest sack Ange Postecoglou after winless run

Nottingham Forest have sacked head coach Ange Postecoglou after failing to win any of his eight matches in charge, thirty-nine days.

The tenure marks the shortest permanent managerial reign in Premier League history.

The Australian manager’s dismissal came swiftly after Forest’s 3-0 home defeat to Chelsea at the City Ground on Saturday, their fourth consecutive league loss.

Within 20 minutes of the final whistle, the club confirmed his departure in an official statement.

“Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect,” the statement read.

“The club will make no further comment at this time.”

Postecoglou, 60, was appointed on September 9 following the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo, just four months after leading Tottenham Hotspur to Europa League qualification.

However, his spell at Forest quickly unravelled, with the team managing only two draws and six defeats in all competitions.

Forest earned just one point from five Premier League matches under his leadership, slipping to 17th place, a single point above the relegation zone.

Frustrations boiled over during Saturday’s match as home fans began leaving early after Reece James scored Chelsea’s third goal, with visiting supporters chanting “you’re getting sacked in the morning.”

Club owner Evangelos Marinakis reportedly left his seat before the final whistle, and the announcement of Postecoglou’s dismissal followed shortly after.

The decision means Forest are now searching for their third manager of the season, highlighting a turbulent start to their Premier League campaign.