Sean Dyche appointed as new Nottingham Forest head coach

Sean Dyche has been appointed as the new Nottingham Forest head coach following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou at the City Ground over the weekend.

Postecoglou was relieved of his duties on Saturday by a disgruntled owner, Evangelos Marinakis, just after Forest lost 3-0 at home to Chelsea. The Australian failed to record a single win in any of his first eight consecutive games.

The former Tottenham Hotspur manager succeeded Nuno Espirito Santo in the dugout last month, following the Portuguese manager’s bust-up with owner Evangelos Marinakis.

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The 60-year-old, who was sacked just a few minutes after Forest’s defeat to Chelsea, will now be succeeded by one of the Premier League‘s most experienced managers, Dyche.

The 54-year-old, who started as a trainee at the City Ground in the late 1980s, has signed a contract running until the summer of 2027.

Dyche will take charge of his first Forest game on Thursday night, when Porto visit the Midlands in the Europa League.

In an official club statement on their website: “A respected and experienced Premier League manager, Dyche brings the perfect blend of character, tactical acumen and proven achievement to guide the club through its next chapter.

“Having managed more than 330 Premier League matches in his career to date, Dyche has built teams defined by defensive organisation, resilience, and strength from set pieces – qualities that align closely with the current squad’s attributes and the club’s footballing identity.

“As a former Forest youth player who lives locally, Dyche also has a deep understanding of the values and pride of Forest and its supporters. With his character, tactical acumen and man-management skills, his appointment represents the best opportunity for a successful and competitive season across both domestic and European competitions.”

The former Burnley and Everton boss will be joined by former Forest players Ian Woan and Steve Stone as part of the coaching team.

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