Dyche Calls for Basics Over Flair to Revive Nottingham Forest

Sean Dyche believes Nottingham Forest must return to fundamental principles if he aims to reverse their poor beginning to the campaign, which has already resulted in the dismissals of Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou.

Dyche is set to lead the team for the initial occasion versus Porto in the Europa League on Thursday, marking his comeback to the City Ground, the venue where he launched his professional playing days almost four decades ago.

The ex Burnley and Everton manager's straightforward approach on the pitch has faced criticism before for not possessing enough creativity.

However, such methods are currently popular in the Premier League, with lengthy throw ins and extended kicks forward from the start of play turning into routine elements this term.

"I have observed plenty of trend followers arrive and depart from this league," Dyche remarked on Wednesday.

"The key is to secure victories, nothing more to it.

"Whether long passes or short ones, the focus must be on delivering efficient play. That approach remains timeless."

Nottingham Forest attempted to alter their tactics, moving away from Nuno's cautious counter attacking strategy towards a bolder offensive style under Postecoglou.

The Australian endured only 40 days, managing to secure no triumphs across his eight outings.

Following a seventh place finish under Nuno last year, which earned them European qualification after a 30 year absence, Forest now languish in the Premier League drop zone with a solitary point from their first two Europa League fixtures.

"In the role of manager, coach, and as players, everyone should aspire to achieve greater heights, yet the immediate priority is to steady the ship," he continued.

"From my perspective, it requires reinstating the core elements within the squad, as they seem to have drifted from them somewhat."

Dyche noted that Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis holds a pragmatic view of the club's outlook and understands that avoiding relegation in the Premier League stands as their foremost goal this season.

"He fully grasps the difficulties ahead," Dyche stated. "I doubt he views it as straightforward merely due to last year's results."