Ange curse: Forest and Spurs sack coaches in wild 14 hours

In the space of just 14 hours both of Ange Postecoglou's old Premier League clubs have sacked their managers.

On Wednesday night AEDT Tottenham Hotspur parted ways with Thomas Frank in just his first season in charge.

On Thursday morning, Nottingham Forest confirmed that Nottingham Forest Sean Dyche had been relieved of his duties as head coach.

Both coaches lasted less than a year in their roles.

Frank was named as Postecoglou's successor at Spurs following the Australian's 17th-place finish in the 24/25 Premier League season despite the club's Europa League victory.

Many thought that the club would be able to return to the top half of the league table.

But after some positive results initially, which included winning his first three Premier League games, those results quickly turned as Tottenham began to freefall.

And with a 2-1 loss to Newcastle, which marked an eight-game winless streak in the EPL (the club's longest since 2008), club officials decided to terminate Frank's contract, eight months after his appointment.

This was despite the former Brentford manager saying in his press conference after the defeat that sacking the coach wouldn't be the right thing to do.

“I also think there is a lot of studies that show (sacking the coach) is not the right thing to do," he said.

“The only thing I am focused on is fighting. We of course understand we are not in a good situation. But with everything in life, you need to stay calm and keep going.”

In a statement, the club pointed to his poor results as one of the driving factors for his dismissal.

"Thomas was appointed in June 2025, and we have been determined to give him the time and support needed to build for the future together," it said.

"However, results and performances have led the Board to conclude that a change at this point in the season is necessary.

"Throughout his time at the Club, Thomas has conducted himself with unwavering commitment, giving everything in his efforts to move the Club forward.

"We would like to thank him for his contribution and wish him every success in the future.”

Forest meanwhile, confirmed the news after a 0-0 draw with Wolves.

Dyche leaves the club having won six matches, drawn four and lost eight.

"Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as head coach," a statement said.

"We would like to thank Sean and his staff for their efforts during their time at the Club and we wish them the best of luck for the future. We will be making no further comment at this time."