Sean Dyche has been appointed as the new head coach of Nottingham Forest following the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou. The announcement comes after a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, which marked the end of Postecoglou's brief tenure of just 39 days. During his time at the club, Postecoglou failed to secure a single victory in eight matches, leaving Forest in the relegation zone, currently sitting in 18th place in the Premier League. Dyche, a former youth player at Forest, has signed a contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2027. He is expected to take charge of his first match on Thursday night against FC Porto in the Europa League. The club confirmed his appointment in a statement, highlighting Dyche's extensive experience in the Premier League, having managed over 330 matches. The statement from Nottingham Forest noted, "Dyche brings the perfect blend of character, tactical acumen and proven achievement to guide the Club through its next chapter." His coaching team will include Ian Woan and Steve Stone, both of whom are also former Forest players with significant experience at the club. Dyche is known for his ability to instil defensive organisation and resilience in his teams, qualities that align with the current squad's strengths. His previous success in keeping Burnley in the Premier League for several seasons has made him a respected figure in English football. As he steps into this new role, Dyche's familiarity with the club's values and the local community is expected to play a crucial role in his approach to revitalising Nottingham Forest's fortunes in both domestic and European competitions.