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Nottingham Forest sacks Ange Postecoglou just 39 days after hiring

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A. Premier League The manager was sacked approximately 20 minutes after his team’s final defeat, marking a short and winless tenure.

Nottingham Forest made the following statement on social media approximately 20 minutes after the 3-0 defeat against Chelsea on Saturday: football The club was leaving coach Ange Postecoglou after just 39 days at the helm.

Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou gestures after Chelsea’s 2nd goal during the English Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)

“Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that Ange Postecoglou has been cleared of her duties as head coach with immediate effect, following a series of disappointing results and performances,” the statement said.

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“The club will have no further comment at this time.”

Forest haven’t won in eight matches Australian boss He replaced Nuno Espirito Santo on 9 September.

Ange Postecoglou stands on the sidelines

Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou reacts during the English Premier League football match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)

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Postecoglou’s tumultuous tenure followed another exit from a different English football club in June, when he was sacked by Tottenham despite ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought with a Europa League final victory over Manchester United.

Poor results, including Tottenham’s 17th-place finish in the Premier League, their lowest since the league was founded in 1992, paved the way for this decision.