Nottingham Forest has terminated the contract of head coach Ange Postecoglou after just 40 days in charge. The decision comes on the heels of a disappointing run of results, culminating in a 3-0 home defeat against Chelsea. The club announced the decision via social media, stating that the move was a result of "a series of disappointing results and performances". They added that no further comment would be made at this time.

Postecoglou's tenure began on September 9th, following an acrimonious departure of the previous manager. He managed the team for eight games, failing to secure a single victory. The defeat to Chelsea marked the sixth loss during his short time with the club.

The swift dismissal highlights the ruthless nature of modern football management and the high expectations placed on Premier League managers. Club owner Evangelos Marinakis has acted quickly to find a new head coach. This will be the third head coach for Nottingham Forest this season.

The club had high hopes after returning to European football, making Postecoglou's short tenure even more surprising. The team's performance has not met expectations, leading to the change in leadership.

Details regarding potential replacements for Postecoglou have not yet been released. The club will likely be looking for a manager who can quickly turn the team's fortunes around and bring stability to the squad. The new manager will face the challenge of boosting morale and implementing a winning strategy to navigate the rest of the season successfully.