Ange Postecoglou Emerges as Prime Candidate for Nottingham Forest Vacancy after Nuno’s Sacking

Key Takeaways:

• Ange Postecoglou has been named as one of three leading contenders to become Nottingham Forest manager following Nuno Espirito Santo’s departure late on Monday
• Nuno’s dismissal followed reports of a strained relationship with club owner Evangelos Marinakis, highlighted by last season’s pitchside confrontation
• Well-known names such as Jose Mourinho, Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola, Mauricio Pochettino, and Marco Silva have also been linked to the vacancy

Managerial Change at The City Ground

Nottingham Forest are searching for a new head coach after relieving Nuno Espirito Santo of his duties late on Monday night. Confirmation arrived via an official club statement issued just after midnight, drawing a close to Nuno’s time at the helm.

Postecoglou Headlines Three-Man Shortlist

Former Celtic and Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has been strongly tipped as the leading candidate to step into the Forest job. Postecoglou, aged 60, has recently seen his future subject to speculation after Nuno publicly aired that his relationship with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis had shifted, amidst ongoing rumours of internal discord. Their fraught partnership came to the fore last season, notably when Marinakis confronted Nuno on the pitch at the City Ground after Leicester City’s dramatic draw undermined Forest’s Champions League ambitions.

🚨💣 BREAKING: Nuno Espirito Santo and Nottingham Forest part ways with immediate effect.

Decision made after tension between the parties in the recent weeks, it’s over for Nuno at #NFFC, as @Record_Portugal reports.

3 candidates including Ange Postecoglou under consideration. pic.twitter.com/9cu0Y1cV4n

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 8, 2025

Postecoglou, highly regarded by Marinakis, is out of work following his departure from Tottenham Hotspur after leading them to a memorable Europa League victory last season. According to Fabrizio Romano, Postecoglou is one of three managers shortlisted for the Forest job, though the identities of the other two remain undisclosed.

Other High-Profile Names Linked

In addition to Postecoglou, several high-profile managers are reportedly under consideration. Names mentioned include free agent Jose Mourinho, Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner, Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino, and Fulham’s Marco Silva. However, official confirmation of the full shortlist is still outstanding.

Club Statement and Recent Achievements

The following club statement was released: “Nottingham Forest Football Club confirms that, following recent circumstances, Nuno Espírito Santo has today been relieved of his duties as head coach.

“The club thanks Nuno for his contribution during a very successful era at The City Ground, particularly his role in the 2024/25 season, which will forever be remembered fondly in the history of the club. As someone who played a pivotal role in our success last season, he will always hold a special place in our journey.”