Sean Dyche makes his Premier League return on Sunday, 26 October 2025, as Nottingham Forest visit high-flying Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. It follows a dream start to life at the City Ground, where Forest claimed a 2-0 win over Porto in the Europa League - their first victory since August, as reported by Softfootball . It was also their first European triumph since 1995, a moment Dyche later described as one he had waited a long time to experience.
The 54-year-old's appointment, as reported by Softfootball, makes him Forest's third permanent manager this season . Now he faces the daunting task of lifting a side sitting in the relegation zone after four defeats in their last five league games.
Nottingham Forest, via their official X account , posted a video of the new manager discussing soaking in the Mull of Kintyre rendition and contrasts it with past playing struggles, underscoring footballs fleeting successes.