The Athletic FC Podcast Why Forest are turning to Dyche
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Oct 20, 2025 
David Ornstein, a seasoned football journalist, joins Nottingham Forest correspondent Paul Taylor and reporter Dan Kilpatrick, who specializes in Premier League analysis. They dissect the surprising sacking of Ange Postecoglou after just 39 days, questioning if he ever had a fair chance. The team explores the disconnect between Postecoglou's style and club identity, and why Sean Dyche, with his tactical fit and club history, is now favored to steer Forest's ship. They also discuss pressing topics such as transfer policies and Dyche's potential to stabilize the squad.
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Owner-Led Hiring Backfires
- Nottingham Forest's appointment of Ange felt owner-driven and not thorough, which made the fit poor from the start.
- Rapid results decline forced the hierarchy to act quickly to arrest the slide.
Tough Start Without Pre-Season
- Dan Kilpatrick recalled Ange lacked pre-season and faced a packed schedule with Europe, limiting training time.
- That context made it harder for Ange to implement big changes and recover from poor results.
Chelsea Game Was The Tipping Point
- Forest hoped Ange would get a positive result against Chelsea but the match encapsulated his tenure: good first-half chances, second-half defensive collapse.
- That pattern convinced the club he couldn't deliver the turnaround.