Dyche's exit marks the end of an era for Nottingham Forest, whose 2023-24 campaign will be remembered for its dramatic highs and lows. While the 10-point playoff gap suggests underachievement, the club's financial prudence under Dyche laid groundwork for future investment.

As Forest aim to bounce back to the Premier League, the managerial change signals a reset—one that must reconcile tactical identity with the realities of Championship competition. The coming weeks will reveal whether this transition strengthens or weakens their promotion credentials.