Next Nottingham Forest Manager Odds

Nottingham Forest were one of the 22 teams that featured in the first ever season of the Premier League back in 1992 when they were managed by Brian Clough.

However, their original Premier League stint was rather brief, lasting just the one season before they were relegated into the First Division in 1994.

Following stints in and out of the top-flight for several years, Forest were relegated again in 1999 and would have to wait 23 years to return.

Given the importance of returning to the Premier League after such a long period away, the pressure on whoever is in charge of the club is immense.

Current Nottingham Forest Manager

Sean Dyche is no longer Nottingham Forest manager after being sacked just 114 days into his tenure, following a goalless draw against Wolves on 11th February 2026. The decision was confirmed shortly after midnight, just hours after the 0-0 stalemate with the Premier League’s bottom club.

Dyche leaves having overseen 17 matches in charge and becomes the third Forest manager to be dismissed this season, following Nuno Espírito Santo and Ange Postecoglou. A three-game winless run, including draws with Crystal Palace and Wolves, plus a damaging 3-1 defeat to relegation rivals Leeds, proved decisive, with Forest sitting just three points above the relegation zone with 12 games remaining.

Owner Evangelos Marinakis is understood to have grown frustrated with the club’s inability to translate heavy investment into attacking output. Forest have scored just 25 goals in 26 league matches despite significant spending on forward players, and the lack of progress away from the relegation battle ultimately led to the change.

The club are now expected to open talks with former Wolves boss Vitor Pereira, who previously worked under Marinakis at Olympiakos, as Forest look to stabilise their season ahead of a Europa League play-off tie with Fenerbahce.

Who Will Be the Next Nottingham Forest Manager?

Several names have been put forward to take the reigns at Forest following Sean Dyche’s sacking. However, Vitor Pereira is the clear front runner in the early markets.

Vitor Pereira – The overwhelming early favourite, Pereira is expected to hold talks with Forest after Sean Dyche’s dismissal. He previously worked under owner Evangelos Marinakis at Olympiakos, winning a league and cup double, and that existing relationship significantly boosts his chances.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – The former Manchester United boss remains a respected Premier League figure and is viewed as a solid option with top-flight experience.

Thomas Frank – Recently sacked by Tottenham, Frank could quickly return to management, with his reputation for structured, progressive football keeping him prominent in the market.

Scott Parker – A manager with previous Premier League experience, Parker is no stranger to relegation battles and English football’s demands.

List of Nottingham Forest Managers

Nottingham Forest have changed their manager several times throughout the clubs history and a total of 16 have taken the reins over the past 10 years.

A full list of Nottingham Forest managers can be found below.