Another Premier League manager faces the risk of being dismissed

Ange Postecoglou faces the threat of dismissal at Nottingham Forest due to a run of six matches without a win, prompting the club’s leadership to contemplate firing him should they be defeated by Newcastle.

The future of Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest is highly uncertain as the team continues to struggle with disappointing results. According to The Mail, the Forest board will seriously evaluate whether to keep or dismiss the Australian coach if the team fails to beat Newcastle in the upcoming Premier League fixture.

Less than a month after being appointed to replace Nuno Espirito Santo, Postecoglou has already come under intense pressure. The decision by chairman Evangelos Marinakis to part ways with Nuno, who was popular among fans, was controversial, and the poor results under the new coach have only intensified the backlash.

The 2-3 defeat to Midtjylland in the Europa League midweek extended Postecoglou’s six-game winless streak since taking charge. The home loss also sparked anger among fans at City Ground, with supporters chanting “you’ll be sacked tomorrow morning” and even singing Nuno’s name, who recently took over at West Ham.

Nottingham Forest’s management plans to wait until the international break to reassess the situation. If the team continues to fail to secure a win against Newcastle, a coaching change is highly likely. This highlights the precariousness of Postecoglou’s position, as he is currently experiencing the worst start in the club’s more than 100-year history.

Following the loss to Midtjylland, Postecoglou openly acknowledged the pressure and disappointment from the fans. “I have heard everything. Fans have the right to express their opinions and they want their team to win. Nothing in football surprises me anymore,” he shared.

In fact, if they lose to Newcastle, Nottingham Forest risks falling into the relegation zone heading into the international break. However, Postecoglou remains confident he can turn things around and emphasizes that pressure is an inherent part of any coach’s job.

He said: “I understand that in modern football there is always a coach under pressure. But I don’t let it consume me. At Tottenham, I knew months before I was going to be sacked. But that didn’t stop me from winning trophies. If I worried about the future, I wouldn’t be able to do my job properly now.”

Despite holding firmly to his philosophy and self-belief, it’s clear Postecoglou is facing the biggest challenge of his career in England. The match against Newcastle is not only about points but could also determine his fate at City Ground.