ROB Kelly has been named as Nottingham Forest caretaker manager.
The club have confirmed the Reds' assistant manager will take charge of the team for Saturday's Championship clash against Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
Kelly will take care of team affairs until the club appoint a new manager.
In a statement, chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi said: "I've spoken to Rob and he is happy to take charge of the team for the foreseeable future, starting with Saturday's game at Bristol City.
"He's an experienced man and I know the team is in safe hands."
Forest have also announced that Peter Grant and Dr Ian McGuinness, who were on Alex McLeish's coaching staff, have also left their roles at the City Ground.
