Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Sean Dyche as their new manager on a two-year deal - and why Evangelos Marinakis has plumped for the former Everton gaffer over two other top candidates has been revealed.

Nottingham Forest are in advanced negotiations to name Sean Dyche as their new manager. Dyche has emerged as the leading candidate to take over at the City Ground following the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou, with the club aiming to finalise an agreement by Monday.

Nottingham Forest players are poised to follow a strict rule when Sean Dyche takes the reins at the City Ground. Forest are about to make their second managerial appointment of the season, having given the boot to both Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou already.

Kevin: Sean Dyche is a sensible choice as he knows the club, fits more with Nuno's style which was successful, and would steady the ship. Peter: As a lifelong Forest supporter it pains me to say it, but Forest are currently a poisoned chalice.

Evangelos Marinakis wants to bring Sean Dyche to the City Ground, but a reliable source has revealed the problem that the Forest owner is facing