Survival gamble confirmed: Nottingham Forest appoint fourth boss of season

Vitor Pereira has officially signed a contract to become the new manager of Nottingham Forest, agreeing a deal until the end of next season to replace Sean Dyche.

The Portuguese tactician put pen to paper on the agreement on Thursday, tasked with immediately steering the club away from the Premier League relegation zone.

Marinakis acts ruthlessly after stalemate

Owner Evangelos Marinakis made the decision to dismiss Dyche in the early hours of Thursday morning.

That call came swiftly after a frustrating goalless draw against bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers at the City Ground on Wednesday night.

The stalemate left the Reds precariously placed in 17th position.

The East Midlands outfit currently hold a slender three-point cushion over West Ham United, who occupy the final relegation spot.

Fourth manager of a chaotic campaign

Pereira’s arrival marks a remarkable fourth managerial appointment of the season for the struggling club.

Marinakis reportedly believed a fresh voice was essential to stave off the threat of an immediate return to the Championship.

With just a dozen matches remaining in the top flight campaign, the new head coach faces a high-pressure battle for survival.