Nottingham Forest has confirmed the appointment of Sean Dyche as the Club’s new Head Coach following what it described as “a thorough recruitment process led by Global Head of Football, Edu Gaspar, and Global Technical Director, George Syrianos.”
In a statement posted on its official handle on X on Tuesday, the Club said it was “delighted to confirm the appointment of Sean Dyche as the Club’s new Head Coach.”
Dyche, who once played for the Club’s youth team, joins on a contract that runs “until the summer of 2027” and will take charge of his first match “on Thursday night as The Reds take on FC Porto in the Europa League.”
The statement added that Dyche will work alongside an experienced backroom team. “Dyche will be joined by his experienced coaching team of Ian Woan and Steve Stone — both former Nottingham Forest players who together made more than 400 appearances for the Reds during the 1990s.”
Forest praised the managerial qualities of the former Burnley and Everton boss, describing him as “a respected and experienced Premier League manager” who “brings the perfect blend of character, tactical acumen and proven achievement to guide the Club through its next chapter.”
Highlighting his managerial record, the Club noted that “having managed more than 330 Premier League matches in his career to date, Dyche has built teams defined by defensive organisation, resilience, and strength from set pieces, qualities that align closely with the current squad’s attributes and the Club’s footballing identity.”
The statement also emphasised Dyche’s connection to the Club and its community. “As a former Forest youth player who lives locally, Dyche also has a deep understanding of the values and pride of Forest and its supporters.”
Nottingham Forest expressed confidence that the appointment would position the team strongly for the challenges ahead, saying, “With his character, tactical acumen and man-management skills, his appointment represents the best opportunity for a successful and competitive season across both domestic and European competitions.”
Dyche will make his debut in the dugout on Thursday when Nottingham Forest face FC Porto in the Europa League.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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