Short‑lived Dream: Nottingham Forest Sack Ange Postecoglou After Just 39 Days in Charge

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Short‑lived Dream: Nottingham Forest Sack Ange Postecoglou After Just 39 Days in Charge

In a stunning turn of events at the City Ground, Nottingham Forest confirmed the dismissal of head coach Ange Postecoglou on 18 October 2025, just 39 days after his appointment — following a 3‑0 home defeat to Chelsea FC. [1]

Postecoglou’s tenure saw him oversee eight matches without a win — recording six defeats and two draws — placing Forest just one point above the relegation zone before his exit. [2]

Club owner Evangelos Marinakis moved swiftly following the loss, issuing a brief statement: “After a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties with immediate effect.” [2]

The dismissal marks the shortest managerial stint of any permanent coach in Premier League history. [1]

Forest, now faced with another managerial shake‑up mid‑season, must act quickly to steady the ship as pressure rises in their battle to remain in England’s top flight.
Citations:

1. Reuters: www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/postecoglous-forest-reign-comes-an-end-after-39-day-nightmare-2025-10-18/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/18/ange-postecoglou-sacked-by-nottingham-forest-after-40-days-as-head-coach?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Sky Sports: www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13443667/ange-postecoglou-sacked-by-nottingham-forest-after-39-days-in-charge-of-premier-league-club?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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