Ange Postecoglou sacked by Nottingham Forest after 39 days
Introduction: Why Ange Postecoglou’s brief Forest tenure matters
Ange Postecoglou remains one of the most prominent figures in modern football management. His appointment and rapid dismissal at Nottingham Forest attracted attention because it contrasts sharply with his prior achievements, including international success and domestic honours. The swift change highlights managerial volatility in the Premier League and raises questions about fit, expectations and club strategy.
Main body: Timeline, record and career highlights
Immediate events at Nottingham Forest
Transfermarkt records show Ange Postecoglou (full name Angelos Postecoglou, Greek: Άγγελος Ποστέκογλου), born 27 August 1965, was appointed Nottingham Forest head coach on 9 September 2025 and left the role on 18 October 2025. Sources report he was sacked 39 days after his appointment, with ESPN noting the dismissal occurred just minutes after a team defeat. During his short spell in charge Forest played eight matches, registering a points‑per‑match (PPM) figure of 0.25 according to Transfermarkt.
Career context and prior success
Postecoglou’s managerial CV includes a successful international stint with Australia, where he managed from October 2013 to November 2017, overseeing 49 matches with a PPM of 1.59. At club level in Australia he led Melbourne Victory between April 2012 and October 2013 for 32 matches at a PPM of 1.63. He is listed among AFC Asian Cup winning managers and has been recognised in domestic competitions, appearing in NSL and A‑League coach of the year records. In the UK he earned awards including PFA Scotland and SFWA Manager of the Year for 2021/22.
Conclusion: Implications and what to watch next
The sudden end to Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest tenure will prompt debate about recruitment and expectations at the club and across the Premier League. For Postecoglou the result is an abrupt interruption to a career marked by international success and domestic honours; for Forest it creates immediate questions about leadership and strategy mid‑season. Observers should watch subsequent club communications about long‑term plans and whether Postecoglou returns to management quickly, given his established record in international and domestic football.
