Official: Sean Dyche appointed as new Nottingham Forest head coach

Cameron Smith

• 21 Oct 2025 03:05 CDT
• 4 min read

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Nottingham Forest have officially confirmed the appointment of former Burnley and Everton boss Sean Dyche as their new head coach.

The 54-year-old has signed a contract until the end of the 2026-27 season and he will be joined in the City Ground dugout by assistant managers Ian Woan and Steve Stone.

Dyche has been out of work since being sacked by Everton in January, but he has returned to management following Ange Postecoglou’s dismissal on Saturday afternoon.

The Australian was fired immediately after Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 home defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, with owner Evangelos Marinakis pulling the trigger after four consecutive losses and not a single win in his eight matches in charge.

Postecoglou himself had replaced Nuno Espirito Santo at the helm in September after the now West Ham United boss was sacked following a public feud with Marinakis.

Sean Dyche appointed as new Nottingham Forest manager

An official statement posted on the Nottingham Forest club website 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.”

Dyche will take charge of his first match as Nottingham Forest boss against FC Porto in the Europa League on Thursday night.

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