Nottingham Forest has fired Ange Postecoglou as manager after just 39 days in charge.

The decision came after a 3-0 defeat at home to Chelsea, with Postecoglou's presence not required at the post-match press conference.

What happened?

Nottingham Forest Football Club confirmed that Ange Postecoglou had been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect.

Why it matters for Nottingham Forest

The club's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, was seen marching into his box in the 67th minute, indicating that Postecoglou's fate was sealed.

StatValue
Days in charge39
Result3-0 defeat to Chelsea

What comes next?

Nottingham Forest will begin their search for a third manager of the season, with the club looking to stabilize after a tumultuous period.

The club has cycled through 80 permanent new signings and two head coaches in recent years, with Marinakis's demanding ownership style often leading to controversy.

Nottingham Forest fans will be hoping for a more stable period under the new manager, with the club looking to build on their recent successes.

The search for a new manager is underway, with the club looking for someone to bring stability and success to the City Ground.

Key statistics

SeasonLeague Position
2022-2316th
2023-2418th

Nottingham Forest will be looking to improve their league position under the new manager, with the club aiming to avoid relegation.

The new manager will have a tough task ahead, with the club facing a number of challenges both on and off the pitch.

However, with the right appointment, Nottingham Forest can look to build on their recent successes and establish themselves as a stable Premier League club.