Nottingham Forest are on the verge of appointing Sean Dyche as their new manager following the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou after a disastrous start to the Premier League campaign. The club is reportedly finalizing negotiations with Dyche, who has emerged as the clear favourite to take charge at the City Ground.
Forest’s decision comes in the wake of their 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, a result that left them languishing in 18th place with just one win from eight matches. Postecoglou’s tenure was brought to an abrupt end less than 40 days after his appointment, setting an unfortunate record for the shortest permanent managerial reign in Premier League history.
Talks between Forest officials and Dyche are said to have progressed positively over the past 24 hours, with both parties confident of sealing the deal soon. Although other names such as Roberto Mancini and Marco Silva were linked with the position, Dyche has now emerged as the preferred choice due to his availability and proven Premier League experience.
Pursuing Silva was deemed financially complicated given the significant release clause in his Fulham contract, while Mancini’s current commitments and wage demands made his appointment unrealistic. Forest’s ownership is also wary of further financial strain, having already compensated two outgoing managers this season — Nuno Espirito Santo and Postecoglou.
The move would mark a sentimental return for Dyche, who was part of Nottingham Forest’s youth setup in the late 1980s under legendary manager Brian Clough, although he never made a senior appearance for the club. Since his managerial debut with Watford, Dyche’s reputation has been built on his pragmatic style and ability to maximize limited resources.
His most successful period came during his decade-long spell with Burnley, where he guided the club to two promotions to the Premier League and even a historic European qualification in 2018 — their first since 1967. His most recent role was with Everton, where he spent nearly two years before being relieved of his duties in January.
For Nottingham Forest, Dyche represents a steady hand capable of restoring discipline and resilience to a struggling side. With his appointment expected imminently, Forest fans will hope he can stabilize the club’s form and steer them away from the relegation zone in what has already been a chaotic season at the City Ground.
