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Nottingham Forest Name Sean Dyche as New Head Coach After Postecoglou’s Exit
Nottingham Forest have officially appointed Sean Dyche as their new head coach, the club announced on Tuesday, confirming the 52-year-old’s return to familiar ground after years away from his boyhood side.
Forest’s move for Dyche came swiftly in the wake of Ange Postecoglou’s dismissal, which followed a disappointing 3–0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge over the weekend.
The former Everton and Burnley boss, who began his football journey as a youth player at Forest, will make his managerial debut for the club on Thursday when they face FC Porto in the Europa League.
Dyche has signed a contract running until the summer of 2027, becoming Forest’s third manager of a turbulent season. Postecoglou had replaced Nuno Espirito Santo, who departed after clashing with owner Evangelos Marinakis and sporting director Edu Gaspar.
In a statement on their official website, Forest described Dyche as “a respected and experienced Premier League manager” who brings “the perfect blend of character, tactical acumen and proven achievement to guide the club through its next chapter.”
The statement added:
“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.”
Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm the appointment of Sean Dyche as the Club’s new Head Coach, following a thorough recruitment process led by Global Head of Football, Edu Gaspar, and Global Technical Director, George Syrianos.
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— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) October 21, 2025
Postecoglou’s exit brings an abrupt end to a 39-day tenure, marking the shortest permanent managerial spell in Premier League history after he failed to win any of his eight matches in charge.
Before settling on Dyche, Marinakis reportedly considered several high-profile names, including Roberto Mancini and Marco Silva, but ultimately chose the Englishman for his experience and stability.
Dyche has been out of management since January after parting ways with Everton, where he spent two years. During his spell at Goodison Park, he notably kept the Toffees in the top flight amid points deductions for financial breaches.
Prior to that, Dyche’s nine-and-a-half-year stint at Burnley cemented his reputation as one of English football’s most resilient tacticians, guiding the club to several Premier League seasons and even European qualification.
Now back where it all began, Dyche’s challenge is clear — to steady a Forest side searching for identity and results in both the Premier League and Europe.