Ange Postecoglou Sacked as Nottingham Forest Manager After 3-0 Chelsea Defeat

Ange Postecoglou was sacked as Nottingham Forest manager just 39 days into his tenure, following a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea that marked a continuation of disappointing results and a winless streak in eight matches. The decision, made swiftly by club owner Evangelos Marinakis, surprised many due to its timing shortly after the match, with Postecoglou being informed before addressing his players in the dressing room and apologizing for not delivering the expected results. In the chaotic moments after the sacking, Forest's global head of football, Edu, declined to conduct media duties, leaving club captain Ryan Yates to face the press despite not playing in the match. The tunnel and dressing room scenes were described as 'wild' with media scrambling for reactions, as Postecoglou had just spoken briefly to the team before departing. Reports indicate Sean Dyche is a leading candidate to replace Postecoglou as manager. The club's quick action reflects frustration with a poor run, despite the squad having secured European football under the previous manager, Nuno Espirito Santo.