Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as the new head coach of Nottingham Forest, succeeding Nuno Espírito Santo. The announcement comes just three months after Postecoglou's dismissal from Tottenham Hotspur and only three games into the new season after Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked. His contract with Forest is set to run until 2027.

Evangelos Marinakis, the owner of Nottingham Forest, expressed his admiration for Postecoglou and highlighted his proven record of winning trophies. Marinakis believes Postecoglou's experience at the highest level and his ambition to build something special with Forest make him the ideal candidate to help the club achieve its goals. He added that after securing European football, the club must take the right steps to compete with the best and challenge for trophies, and he believes Postecoglou has the credentials to do so.

Postecoglou's managerial career spans over 25 years, with successful stints at Brisbane Roar and Yokohama F. Marinos, where he won league titles. In June 2021, he became the manager of Celtic, where he won the domestic double in his first season and the treble in his second, earning him a nomination for FIFA World Coach of the Year in 2023. He then moved to Tottenham Hotspur, leading them to a fifth-place finish in his first season, winning the Europa League.

Postecoglou's first game in charge of Nottingham Forest will be against Arsenal. A reunion with his former club, Tottenham, is scheduled for mid-December at the City Ground.

Postecoglou is known for his attacking style of play, dubbed "Angeball," which emphasizes high lines, aggressive pressing, and ball possession. This contrasts with the more pragmatic, counter-attacking approach favored by Nuno Espírito Santo at Forest. It remains to be seen how Postecoglou will adapt his tactics to suit the existing squad and whether he will be able to implement his preferred style effectively.

Some have questioned whether "Angeball" neglects the defensive side of the game too much, potentially impacting player fitness and increasing injuries. However, sources inside Tottenham have defended Postecoglou's approach.

Postecoglou's appointment is seen as a potentially divisive move. While he brings a track record of success and an attractive style of play, he also faces the challenge of adapting to a new club with different expectations and a squad accustomed to a different approach. The success of his tenure at Nottingham Forest will depend on his ability to learn from his experiences at Tottenham and implement his vision effectively.