Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as manager of Nottingham Forest after just 39 days in office. Postecoglou was only in charge for eight games and did not win a single game.
Postecoglou’s time at the City Ground is the shortest for a permanent manager, although Sam Allardyce was in charge of Leeds United for just 30 days. Allardyce was appointed at Elland Road until the end of the season and left the club when it was relegated.
Here is a list of the shortest managerial tenures in the Premier League:
Shortest managerial tenures in the Premier League:
Sam Allardyce (Leeds United) – 30 days (appointed until end of season)
Ange Postecoglou (Nottingham Forest) – 39 days
Les Reed (Charlton Athletic) – 40 days
Javi Gracia (Leeds United) – 69 days
Rene Meulensteen (Fulham) – 75 days
Published on October 18, 2025