Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is reportedly planning direct talks with manager Ange Postecoglou to discuss the team’s poor start to the season, according to Fabrizio Romano’s latest GIVEMESPORT newsletter.
Postecoglou’s tenure at the City Ground has been far from smooth. Since his appointment, the former Tottenham Hotspur boss has yet to register a victory, and pressure is already beginning to mount. Speculation about his future intensified ahead of the weekend’s fixture at Newcastle United, with reports claiming his job could be at risk if Forest failed to deliver a result. Unfortunately, a 2-0 defeat at St James’ Park has only deepened the uncertainty surrounding his position.
Marinakis has already demonstrated his willingness to make tough calls this season, having dismissed Nuno Espirito Santo after just three Premier League matches. Nuno has since taken charge of West Ham United following Graham Potter’s departure. With the international break now underway, Forest have a natural pause in their schedule — a period often used by clubs to make managerial changes — leaving Postecoglou’s future hanging in the balance.
In his update, Romano revealed that Marinakis intends to sit down with Postecoglou to “clarify and understand why things aren’t working.” The discussions are expected to take place during the break, focusing on the manager’s influence and tactical direction so far.
With roughly two weeks before their next match, the situation could go either way for Forest. The break offers Marinakis time to consider potential replacements if he chooses to act swiftly — but it also gives Postecoglou a vital window to refine his approach and strengthen his relationship with the squad.
Once the international fixtures conclude, Forest face a demanding run: Chelsea at home, Porto in the Europa League, a trip to Bournemouth, and then a meeting with Manchester United at the City Ground in early November.
The coming days are likely to be decisive, and given Marinakis’ track record for bold decisions, Forest supporters will be watching closely to see whether the club sticks with Postecoglou or begins another new chapter.