The constantly busy revolving door of managers in the East Midlands has now officially spun off its hinges. In a week of high-stakes chaos, Nottingham Forest have severed ties with Sean Dyche after a mere 114 days, leaving both the City Ground and King Power Stadium in search of a suitable saviour. As the dust settles on Dyche's exit, the narrative has shifted toward a fascinating switch of focus involving Dyche and ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Vitor Pereira.
Nottingham Forest eye Vitor Pereira?
​Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is a man of legendary impatience and impulse, and the goalless stalemate against Wolves was clearly the final straw. It appears Pereira is now the frontrunner for the Tricky Trees vacancy, and for good reason.
The Portuguese tactician has a pre-existing relationship with Marinakis from their time at Olympiacos. Not tomention, and perhaps more crucially, has a proven track record of firefighting after guiding Wolves to safety last season.
"Vitor Pereira has emerged as a strong candidate to take over at Nottingham Forest"FLW
While LCFC reportedly previously identified Pereira as the man to replace Marti Cifuentes, the allure of the Premier League (precarious as it may be at Forest) likely trumps an English Football League Championship relegation scrap. Pereira heading to the City Ground feels like an appointment born of necessity and familiarity. A typical Marinakis 'quick fix' for a club sitting just three points above the drop.
The Midlands Merry-Go-Round: Sean Dyche to Leicester City?
​As for Dyche, the irony of being linked to Leicester just hours after dismissal is not lost on anyone. While the 'gravel voice of reason' would provide the defensive steel Leicester desperately need to claw away from the relegation zone, one has to wonder if Dyche might hold out for a loftier position as well.
"Sean Dyche in the ‘running’ to be Leicester City manager hours after Nottingham Forest sacking"Football Insider
Having managed in the top flight for the better part of a decade, jumping straight into a second-tier dogfight might feel beneath a man of his survivalist pedigree. Yet this outlet feels Dyche is destined to land on Filbert Way at some point - now's the time!
​Meanwhile the bookmakers' list remains a sprawling 'who’s who' of available, intermediate talent. Ralph Hasenhuttl has supposedly emerged as a serious contender, offering a high-pressing identity that could galvanize a drifting Foxes squad.
Additionally, the improbable pull of Gareth Southgate; whose odds have plummeted recently. In this frantic game of musical chairs, Pereira may find a seat in Nottingham. Leaving the Foxes to gamble on the field; whilst requiring an identity.