Nottingham Forest have entered yet another new chapter following the official appointment of Sean Dyche as head coach — though not everyone is convinced it’s the right move.

Dyche replaces Ange Postecoglou on a contract running until the summer of 2027 and will be joined by club icons Ian Woan and Steve Stone on the coaching staff.

Owner Evangelos Marinakis wasted no time making the change, dismissing Postecoglou moments after the 3-0 defeat to Chelsea. Talks with Dyche reportedly took place over the weekend, culminating in his swift appointment.

However, former Premier League striker and BBC pundit Chris Sutton has cast doubt on whether the managerial switch was truly necessary.

Sutton believes Postecoglou would have kept Forest safe

Forest currently sit 18th in the Premier League, with just one win from their opening eight matches — a situation Dyche must now quickly turn around.

But Sutton believes the club was never in real danger of relegation under Postecoglou.

“It feels like a sensible appointment on paper,” Sutton said on BBC’s Monday Night Club. “But honestly, I don’t think they would have gone down anyway. Ange Postecoglou would’ve kept them up comfortably. Forest have too many good players to be in real trouble.”

Postecoglou’s dismissal followed a tough start, but his short tenure came after Nuno Espirito Santo was also removed just three games into the campaign. Dyche, therefore, becomes Forest’s third manager of the season — and inherits a squad still searching for consistency and confidence.

What to expect from Dyche’s Nottingham Forest

Dyche’s appointment signals a return to a more pragmatic style — one reminiscent of Nuno’s approach when he initially took charge last December. His philosophy centres on discipline, defensive stability, and sharp counter-attacks — an approach that has served him well in the Premier League before.

Fans can expect Forest to be organized, resilient, and more direct going forward. Dyche’s first priority will likely be tightening up a leaky defence before finding ways to make the most of the team’s pace and power in transition.

It may not be the most glamorous brand of football, but if history is any guide, it could be exactly what Nottingham Forest need to steady the ship and climb the table.