Key Points

Nottingham Forest has officially appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach following Nuno Espirito Santo's departure. The Australian manager brings extensive experience from successful spells at Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur, including winning the Europa League. Owner Evangelos Marinakis praised Postecoglou's proven track record of winning trophies at the highest level. This appointment signals Forest's ambition to compete with top clubs and challenge for silverware.

Key Points: Ange Postecoglou Appointed Nottingham Forest Head Coach After Spurs Exit

  • Replaces Nuno Espirito Santo just one day after his dismissal
  • Won domestic double and treble during successful Celtic tenure
  • Guided Tottenham to Europa League victory in 2024/25
  • Brings 25 years of management experience with trophy-winning pedigree
  • Owner Marinakis emphasizes ambition to challenge for trophies
  • Previously managed Brisbane Roar and Yokohama F. Marinos successfully
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Ange Postecoglou appointed Nottingham Forest head coach

Nottingham Forest appoints Ange Postecoglou as new head coach following Nuno Espirito Santo's departure, bringing trophy-winning experience from Celtic and Spurs.

"We are bringing a coach who has a proven and consistent record of winning trophies - Evangelos Marinakis"

New Delhi, Sep 9

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as the Club’s First Team Head Coach. The news follows just a day after the club relieved Nuno Espirito Santo from his duties.

Postecoglou has been in management for over 25 years, arriving on Trentside with experience of regularly competing and winning trophies at the highest level.

After enjoying very successful seasons with Brisbane Roar and Yokohama F. Marinos, winning the League with both clubs, he was appointed manager of Celtic in June 2021. A successful tenure in Glasgow saw Postecoglou win the domestic double in his first season in Scotland and the treble in his second year, which earned him a nomination for the FIFA World Coach of the Year in 2023.

Moving to England to take over at Tottenham Hotspur, who finished fifth in his first season, Postecoglou guided Spurs to their first major trophy in 17 years, winning the Europa League in 2024/25 and qualifying for the Champions League. However that was not enough as a 17th placed finish in the league saw him leave the North London club.

Owner, Evangelos Marinakis, said of Postecoglou’s appointment, “We are bringing a coach to the Club who has a proven and consistent record of winning trophies. His experience of coaching teams at the highest level, along with his desire to build something special with us at Forest, makes him a fantastic person to help us on our journey and achieve consistently all our ambitions.

“After gaining promotion to the Premier League, then building consistently season after season to secure European football, we now must take the right step to compete with the very best and challenge for trophies. Ange has the credentials and the track-record to do this, and we are excited he is joining us on our ambitious journey."

- IANS

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Priya S
As an Indian football fan, I appreciate managers with diverse backgrounds. His experience in Australia, Japan, and Scotland brings something different to the Premier League. Hope he gets time to build something at Forest!
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Arjun K
Winning Europa League with Spurs but finishing 17th? That's the most bizarre season I've heard of! Forest owners must be hoping he can replicate his cup success while keeping them in the Premier League.
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Sarah B
His track record shows he can build winning teams, but the Premier League is a different beast altogether. Forest need stability more than anything right now. Hope this works out for them! 🌳
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Vikram M
Another manager change? Forest owners seem quite impatient. Nuno did decent job getting them to Europe. Postecoglou better deliver quickly or he'll be out by Christmas! Premier League management has become so ruthless these days.
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Michael C
His attacking football philosophy is exciting to watch. Remember how Spurs played some beautiful football under him initially. If he can get Forest playing that way, it will be great for the fans! âš½

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