Paul scholes slams Sean Dyche and names three legends that could help and do a better job

Paul scholes slams Sean Dyche and names three legends that could help and do a better job

Paul Scholes Slams Sean Dyche and Names Three Legends Who Could Save Nottingham Forest After Humiliating Leeds DefeatManchester United icon Paul Scholes launched a fierce attack on Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche following their dismal 3-1 loss to Leeds United at Elland Road on February 6, 2026. In a match that exposed Forest’s defensive frailties and lack of fight, Jayden Bogle and Noah Okafor struck in quick succession in the first half, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin adding a third early in the second period. Lorenzo Lucca’s late consolation did little to mask another poor showing.

Speaking on a recent edition of The Overlap, Scholes described the performance as “awful” and “completely unacceptable” for a Premier League side. “Dyche has taken over a club in chaos, but this is just more of the same—negative, long-ball football with no creativity,” he said. “Forest looked disjointed, toothless in attack, and far too easy to break down. The tactics are outdated, the energy is missing, and they’re drifting toward relegation. Dyche’s style worked at Burnley years ago, but it’s not cutting it here. Something has to change before it’s too late.”Scholes didn’t stop at criticism—he boldly named three football legends he believes could step in and do a far better job: Graham Potter, Wayne Rooney, and Cesc Fabregas. “Potter is a proven organizer who knows how to grind out results and build stability—perfect for a club fighting to stay up,” Scholes argued. “Rooney has that raw passion and connection to English football; he’d light a fire under these players. And Fabregas brings an attacking mindset that could actually make Forest exciting again instead of this dull, defensive slog.”

Forest now sit precariously close to the drop zone after a run of poor results. With pressure mounting on Dyche, Scholes’ intervention has fueled fan debates online about whether the manager can turn things around or if a change is inevitable.