The football world was left in disbelief on Saturday evening as news broke that Ange Postecoglou had been sacked by Nottingham Forest—barely minutes after their crushing defeat to Chelsea. What stunned fans even more, however, was the immediate and unexpected reaction from Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White, who has now broken his silence on the dramatic exit of the Australian coach.
Postecoglou’s departure came after a tense few weeks at the City Ground, where results failed to match the club’s ambitious expectations. The defeat to Chelsea proved to be the final straw for owner Evangelos Marinakis, who reportedly decided to terminate the manager’s contract before the team had even left the stadium.
But Gibbs-White, who had enjoyed a close working relationship with Postecoglou, didn’t hold back in his post-match comments. Taking to social media just hours after the announcement, the midfielder posted a cryptic yet powerful message:
> “Some people talk about vision until it’s time to trust it. Respect always, boss.”
The message, which fans immediately interpreted as a direct jab at Marinakis, quickly went viral. Supporters flooded the comments section with mixed reactions — some praising Gibbs-White for standing up for his former coach, while others warned that the message could land him in trouble with the club’s hierarchy.
Sources close to the dressing room revealed that Postecoglou had repeatedly urged Marinakis to exercise patience and allow the team time to adapt to his attacking philosophy — one that famously took time to flourish during his previous spells at Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur. However, the Forest owner, known for his no-nonsense approach, reportedly lost faith after a run of disappointing results.
Insiders now claim that the atmosphere within the squad is “deeply unsettled,” with several players feeling the decision was premature. One senior figure allegedly told reporters off record that “Ange was changing things for the better — it just needed time.”
As the dust settles, the spotlight has now shifted firmly onto Marinakis. Fans have been divided: some demanding stability and a long-term plan, others insisting the sacking was justified given Forest’s poor form.
Gibbs-White’s bold statement, however, has reignited debate over the club’s leadership and its direction moving forward. Whether Marinakis responds publicly remains to be seen — but one thing is certain: Nottingham Forest’s dressing room is no longer a quiet place.
With Postecoglou gone and the players openly expressing discontent, the question now looms large — did Evangelos Marinakis just make the biggest mistake of his Nottingham Forest tenure?
