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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Pa Sport Staff

Ange Postecoglou joins list of shortest managerial reigns in Premier League era

Les Reed and Rene Meulensteen did not last long in their roles (PA Images) -

Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou after only 40 days and five Premier League matches in charge following a 3-0 home loss to Chelsea.

Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis left his seat midway through the contest at City Ground and an announcement on Postecoglou’s future was confirmed 19 minutes after full-time.

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