Key Takeaways:
- Sean Dyche was dismissed as Nottingham Forest manager on Wednesday evening following a 0-0 draw with bottom-placed Wolverhampton
- The club has now been through three managers this season, and is searching for a fourth with Forest sitting just three points above the relegation zone
- Nuno Espírito Santo and Ange Postecoglou were both previously sacked earlier in the season, after short-lived tenures
Managerial Instability Rocks Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have initiated their search for a fourth head coach this season after relieving Sean Dyche of his duties. The move followed a frustrating goalless draw against the Premier League’s bottom club, Wolverhampton, on Wednesday evening, capping off Dyche’s brief spell of just 114 days at the helm.
The result left Forest a precarious three points clear of the relegation places, compounding their struggles in front of goal amid a campaign marked by instability in the dugout.
Sean Dyche has left @NFFC after 114 days in charge 🌳 pic.twitter.com/4L7ikBKVsF
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 12, 2026
Official Club Statement
“Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as head coach. We would like to thank Sean and his staff for their efforts during their time at the Club and we wish them the best of luck for the future. We will be making no further comments at this time,” read the club statement.
Season’s Turbulent Timeline
Nottingham Forest’s managerial upheaval began after a seventh-place finish last season under Nuno Espírito Santo, which secured them European football for the first time since the 1995/1996 campaign. Despite signing a new three-year contract in June 2025, Espírito Santo was dismissed in September, reportedly following disagreements with owner Evangelos Marinakis.
Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou was swiftly appointed but his tenure proved short-lived, lasting only 40 days and ending moments after a 0-3 defeat to Chelsea.
Dyche took over as the third manager this season on 21 October, but his inability to turn around Forest’ fortunes has resulted in yet another swift managerial change.
Relegation Threat Looms as Search for New Head Coach Begins
Following Dyche’s departure, Forest are left perilously close to the drop zone, three points from safety. The club faces the urgent challenge of finding a new leader capable of steadying their campaign and staving off relegation as the season’s tumult continues unchecked.
