Ange Postecoglou has already replaced Nuno Espírito Santo as Nottingham Forest manager.

What happened to Nuno?

Nuno was sacked by Nottingham Forest in early September 2025 after a breakdown in his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis, despite guiding the club into European competition. Reports highlighted growing tension over transfers and squad planning, culminating in a public fallout and his departure just a few games into the 2025–26 Premier League season.

Who replaced him?

Ange Postecoglou, the former Tottenham Hotspur boss, was quickly installed as the new Forest manager. He signed a contract running through to 2027 and took charge in time for Forest’s away fixture at Arsenal, marking his swift return to the Premier League after only a few months out of the job.

Other names in the frame

Before the appointment, several high‑profile names were linked with the vacancy, including:

  • Jose Mourinho – widely tipped as a possible “big‑name” successor.
  • Marco Silva – Fulham’s manager and a pragmatic option given his Premier League experience.
  • Brendan Rodgers – mentioned earlier in the summer as a Marinakis favourite.

However, Postecoglou emerged as the clear frontrunner , and talks with the club were confirmed by multiple outlets before his official appointment.

Quick overview table

Candidate| Status vs Forest role| Notes
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Ange Postecoglou| Appointed manager| New Forest boss, contract to 2027, back in Premier League after Spurs exit. 347
Jose Mourinho| Linked but not hired| Odds‑on favourite at one stage, but Forest chose Postecoglou instead. 39
Marco Silva| Strongly linked| Seen as a pragmatic alternative, especially given his Fulham track record. 68
Brendan Rodgers| Early summer target| Reported as Marinakis’ preferred choice before Nuno’s sacking. 18

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