Nottingham Forest Sack Ange Postecoglou After Chelsea Defeat
Nottingham Forest sack Ange Postecoglou after Chelsea defeat in the Premier League, marking the end of his short and turbulent tenure. The Australian manager was dismissed immediately following the heavy 3-0 home loss in Round 8, leaving the club hovering above the relegation zone in 17th place.
Forest explained in an official statement that “a series of disappointing results and performances” forced the club to part ways with Postecoglou, who failed to register a single win in all competitions since his appointment.
Postecoglou’s Short and Struggling Spell
Appointed on September 9 after leaving Tottenham Hotspur, Postecoglou’s tenure at Forest lasted just over a month. Despite his previous success with Spurs in the Europa League, his side’s poor form and defensive frailties cost him dearly.
Owner Evangelos Marinakis was visibly frustrated, leaving his seat at the City Ground before the third goal confirmed another disappointing night for Forest.
Reports suggest former Everton and Burnley boss Sean Dyche is leading the race to replace Postecoglou as the club looks for its third manager of the season.
Chelsea Dominate in Three-Minute Blitz
The decisive moments came early in the second half, when Chelsea struck twice in quick succession. Josh Acheampong opened the scoring with a well-placed header before Pedro Neto added the second just three minutes later with a fierce free-kick.
Reece James sealed the win in the 84th minute, marking his 200th appearance for the Blues in style.
The victory lifted Chelsea to fourth place with 14 points, while Nottingham Forest remain dangerously close to the relegation zone with just five points.
Statistical Breakdown and Aftermath
According to Squawka, Forest have conceded 10 goals from free kicks since Postecoglou took charge — twice as many as any other Premier League team during that span.
Meanwhile, Chelsea celebrated milestones: Acheampong’s first professional goal and James’s landmark 200th appearance.
With the dismissal confirmed, Nottingham Forest now turn their attention to stabilizing their season under a new manager.
