It’s Already a Done Deal” – Nottm Forest Appointment of “Long-Term Target” to Replace Postecoglou Now “Inevitable” After 3 Key Developments

October 8, 2025

Nottingham Forest’s chances of replacing under-pressure boss Ange Postecoglou with their long-term managerial target look increasingly strong — and there are three major reasons why that could soon happen.

Postecoglou is battling to keep his job after a disastrous start to life at the City Ground, with no wins in seven matches across all competitions. Forest’s 2–0 defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday left them just one point above the Premier League relegation zone, intensifying scrutiny on the Australian coach.

It’s been a dramatic downturn for a club that only a few months ago looked to be on the rise. Under Nuno Espirito Santo, Forest defied expectations last season — going from relegation candidates to European qualifiers. But an internal power struggle between Nuno, owner Evangelos Marinakis, and sporting director Edu led to Nuno’s abrupt dismissal following a defeat to West Ham on the opening day of the new campaign.

Despite inheriting a strong squad, Postecoglou’s arrival has sparked confusion. Marinakis appointed him to overhaul the team’s playing style midway through the season — a risky move that has so far failed to pay off. Given Marinakis’ fiery reputation and impatience with poor results, Postecoglou’s tenure already appears to be hanging by a thread.

Forest’s upcoming fixtures against Bournemouth, Manchester United, and Liverpool could prove decisive, with the manager already tipped by bookmakers as the favourite to be the next Premier League boss sacked.

Marco Silva emerges as the frontrunner

According to The Daily Mail, Forest have identified Marco Silva as their long-term target and have already “lined him up” should Postecoglou be dismissed. While a mid-season move is considered unlikely due to the compensation fee Fulham would demand, pressure may force Forest to act sooner than planned if results don’t improve.

A separate report from TalkSPORT claims Silva is central to Forest’s “back-up plan,” noting his strong relationship with Marinakis from their time together at Olympiacos, where Silva guided the Greek giants to the league title in 2016. That mutual respect could play a key role in future negotiations.

Why Silva to Forest makes sense

There are three clear reasons why Silva’s move to Nottingham Forest feels increasingly probable:

  1. Strong relationship with Marinakis: Few managers have managed to stay on good terms with the outspoken owner, but Silva’s previous success at Olympiacos built a lasting connection — something Marinakis values highly.
  2. Contract situation: Silva is one of four Premier League managers in the final year of his deal, making him a realistic and attainable target without long-term financial complications.
  3. Frustration at Fulham: Silva has publicly voiced concerns over Fulham’s transfer policy and lack of ambition, suggesting he may be open to a new challenge. While Forest currently sit lower in the table, they possess far greater financial backing and a more aggressive recruitment approach — qualities that could tempt him to make the switch.

In short, unless Postecoglou pulls off a remarkable turnaround in the coming weeks, Marco Silva to Nottingham Forest is beginning to look less like speculation — and more like an inevitability waiting to unfold.

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