Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Nottingham Forest just minutes after their 3-0 thrashing by Chelsea.
Less than 20 minutes after the full-time whistle blew at the City Ground following another crushing loss in the Premier League, Postecoglou was fired by owner Evangelos Marinakis. The Australian manager had just set a rotten record by becoming the first manager in the club's history to win none of his first eight games.
And his dismissal - 39 days after his appointment on September 9 - means Postecoglou's stint at Forest is the shortest managerial reign in Premier League history. Forest collected just one point from Postecoglou's five Premier League matches in charge, leaving the side one point above the relegation zone in 17th.
A statement from Forest, reads: "Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect. The club will make no further comment at this time."
Marinakis left his seat in the stands for long periods during the defeat, which saw Chelsea score three goals in the second-half after Forest wasted several opportunities in the first half. Former Liverpool and England striker Peter Crouch, speaking on TNT Sports who covered the game live, said: "The empty seat spoke volumes.
Evangelos Marinakis has got through two managers already this season at Nottingham Forest
Evangelos Marinakis has got through two managers already this season at Nottingham Forest (Image: Getty Images)
"It was pretty obvious that the decision was going to be made. I thought he [Evangelos Marinakis] might let the dust settle for a couple of hours, but this chairman doesn't mess about."
His colleague, former England manager Glenn Hoddle added: "To leave his [Evangelos Marinakis] seat after 60 minutes that was a statement in itself. I'm surprised he has done it so quickly after the game.
"Eight games they've not gone well, but after eight matches as a manager, it's no time at all. Surely he has got to be given more time than that."
Postecoglou's departure means Forest are searching for their third manager already this season, having sacked Nuno Espirito Santo just three matches into the campaign.
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Reports have suggested former Burnley and Everton boss Sean Dyche is being considered as Postecoglou's replacement. Fulham manager Marco Silva is also said to be high on their list of potential replacements.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who was forced to watch from the stands due to a touchline suspension, made three changes at half-time to turn the game.
Pedro Neto virtually rescuing the match single-handedly. His delivery led to Josh Acheampong's opener before the Portuguese winger found the net with a free-kick just three minutes later.
Forest created numerous opportunities to find the back of the net both before and after Chelsea's rapid-fire brace, but luck simply wasn't on their side as the home team were put to bed by Reece James' strike in the 85th minute, triggering a mass departure from supporters.