Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Nottingham Forest following the side's 3-0 defeat by Chelsea at the City Ground. The Australian's dismissal - 39 days after his appointment on 9 September - means Postecoglou's stint at Forest is the shortest managerial reign in Premier League history.

The former Tottenham boss failed to win any of his eight matches in charge of Forest, with two draws and six defeats across all competitions. 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.

"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," a Forest statement read. "The club will make no further comment at this time."

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. Fulham manager Marco Silva is understood to be high on their list of potential replacements, while former Burnley and Everton boss Sean Dyche is another candidate.

Postecoglou's brief reign at the City Ground began with a 3-0 defeat by Arsenal before they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Swansea City. Draws with Burnley in the Premier League and Real Betis in the Europa League opener were followed by a 3-2 defeat at home by Midtjylland, when a section of Forest supporters chanted "you're getting sacked in the morning" towards the former Celtic boss.