Ange Postecoglou Sacked as Forest Release Statement Minutes After Chelsea Clash

Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou, just minutes after their defeat by Chelsea.

On Saturday afternoon, Forest welcomed Chelsea to the City Ground as they looked to get their season back on track.

However, despite an encouraging first-half performance, things turned sour in the second half.

Goals from Josh Acheampong, Pedro Neto and Reece James sealed a 3-0 win for Chelsea.

As the final whistle sounded, Forest were booed off and things looked bleak for Postecoglou.

While many expected the Australian to be dismissed, few expected a decision minutes after the match.

Taking to social media, Forest wrote: "Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect.

"The Club will make no further comment at this time."

This is now Postecoglou's second sacking this year after being dismissed by Tottenham Hotspur following their Europa League triumph.

Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Nottingham Forest. Image: Getty

In total, Postecoglou only lasted 39 days as Forest manager, one of the shortest managerial stints in the Premier League.

During his time at the helm, Postecoglou failed to win any of his eight matches in charge, registering a record of two draws and six defeats across all competitions.

After collecting just one point from five Premier League matches, Postecoglou leaves Forest with them sitting 17th in the table.

Reacting to the news on BBC Radio 5 Live, former Chelsea man Pat Nevin said: "A wild shambles. If you are the owner and you choose the managers, you need to look at yourself sometimes.

"I do think eight games, even though it's been bad, that ain't enough to see if you are good enough."

So far, names such as Marco Silva, Sean Dyche and Steve Cooper have all been linked with a move to the City Ground.

Forest will be back in action on Thursday night when they take on Portuguese side FC Porto in the Europa League at the City Ground.

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