Sean Dyche has been appointed the new head coach of Nottingham Forest, with the former Everton boss taking charge following Ange Postecoglou’s ruthless sacking on Saturday.
Postecoglou was shown the door by Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis less than 20 minutes after his side were beaten 3-0 at home by Chelsea on Saturday.
Dyche will now take over the club nine months after he was dismissed by Everton, a month after the Friedkin Group’s £400million takeover of the Toffees.
Sean Dyche, Manager of Everton, reacts during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Everton FC at The King Power Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Forest confirmed the news of Dyche’s appointment in a statement on Tuesday morning, which read: “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.
“The former Forest youth player joins the Club on a contract running until the summer of 2027 and will take charge of his first match on Thursday night as The Reds take on FC Porto in the Europa League.
“Dyche will be joined by his experienced coaching team of Ian Woan and Steve Stone — both former Nottingham Forest players who together made more than 400 appearances for the Reds during the 1990s.
“A respected and experienced Premier League manager, Dyche brings the perfect blend of character, tactical acumen and proven achievement to guide the Club through its next chapter. 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.”
