Ange Postecoglou’s time at Nottingham Forest has come to an abrupt end, with the club confirming his dismissal just 39 days after his appointment. The Australian was sacked following Forest’s 3-0 defeat to Chelsea at the City Ground, a result that left the team teetering above the relegation zone.

Postecoglou Lasts Just 39 Days in Charge

Postecoglou’s brief spell at Forest now stands as the shortest permanent managerial tenure in Premier League history, surpassing Les Reed’s 41-day stint at Charlton Athletic in 2006.

Since taking over from Nuno Espirito Santo on 9 September, the former Tottenham boss struggled to inspire a turnaround. He failed to record a single victory in eight matches across all competitions, registering only two draws and six defeats.

In the league, Forest earned just one point from five fixtures, leaving them in 17th place, narrowly avoiding the relegation zone.

Club Statement Confirms Exit

The club announced the decision in a short statement on Saturday evening:

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

The sacking marks the third managerial change of the season for Forest, who dismissed Nuno just weeks before hiring Postecoglou.

Forest Begin Search for New Manager

Attention has now turned to finding Postecoglou’s replacement. Fulham manager Marco Silva is reportedly among the leading candidates, while former Burnley and Everton manager Sean Dyche is also under consideration.

The Forest hierarchy is expected to move swiftly, with a new appointment likely before their next Premier League fixture as they aim to halt a worrying slide down the table.

Tough Return to Management for Postecoglou

For Postecoglou, the sacking represents a major setback. After a mixed spell at Tottenham, the 59-year-old Australian was brought in to inject attacking flair and stability at the City Ground. However, poor performances, defensive lapses, and a lack of results left Forest with little choice but to act.

His reign — lasting just over five weeks — now goes down in Premier League history for all the wrong reasons.