Nottingham Forest have parted ways with Sean Dyche after a frustrating 0-0 home draw against Wolves deepened the club’s relegation fears.
The stalemate at the City Ground left Forest hovering just three points above the Premier League drop zone, prompting the club’s hierarchy to act swiftly. Dyche’s dismissal means Forest are now searching for their fourth manager of the season, a remarkable level of instability with crucial fixtures ahead.
In a brief statement posted on social media, the club confirmed the decision:
“Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as head coach.
“We would like to thank Sean and his staff for their efforts during their time at the club and we wish them the best of luck for the future.”
The draw against bottom-placed Wolves proved to be the tipping point. Despite dominating proceedings and registering 35 shots, Forest failed to score, and the home crowd made their frustration clear by booing the team off at full-time.
Dyche, 54, appeared to sense what was coming. Speaking after the match, he admitted he was realistic about the precarious nature of his position under owner Evangelos Marinakis, whose impatience has already reshaped the club’s season multiple times.
“The owner has been fair to me, without a shadow of a doubt,” Dyche said. “If anyone chooses to change in football now, that’s their decision. We’ve all seen it.
“If the owner wants to make a change, then that’s up to him, and that’s the way football is now, that’s just the reality of it.
“He’s been absolutely fair with me from the beginning to the end, and I’ve been fair with him and told him the truth every step of the way.”
Marinakis had already dismissed Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou earlier in the campaign. Nuno, who guided Forest to a Europa League place last season, reportedly departed after disagreements over transfer dealings. Postecoglou’s stint lasted just 39 days, while Dyche survived 114 days before becoming the latest casualty.
The timing adds further pressure, with Forest set to travel to Turkey for a Europa League clash against Fenerbahce on February 19 before hosting Liverpool three days later.
With relegation danger looming and European commitments still in play, Marinakis now faces another pivotal managerial appointment, one that could define Forest’s season.
Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as head coach.
We would like to thank Sean and his staff for their efforts during their time at the Club and we wish them the best of luck for the future. We will be making no further… pic.twitter.com/q6LPADIsDw
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) February 12, 2026