
Postecoglou defiant despite Nottingham Forest’s poor start
ANGE POSTECOGLOU insists his managerial career always concludes with silverware if given sufficient time as he battles to secure his position at Nottingham Forest. The Australian manager has failed to win any of his first seven matches since taking charge at Forest last month. Forest currently sit 17th in the Premier League standings with just one point separating them from the relegation zone. Postecoglou has already faced supporter demands for his dismissal but maintains backing from the club’s leadership. The former Celtic and Tottenham manager remains confident his Forest tenure will mirror previous successes despite mounting pressure. “All I’ve heard since I’ve finished at Tottenham is that we finished 17th last year,“ said Postecoglou. “So if you look at it from that prism of we finished 17th then, yeah, I’m a failed manager who’s lucky to get another opportunity.” “But maybe I’m a manager that if you give them time, the story always ends the same.” “At all my previous clubs it ends the same -- with me and a trophy.” Postecoglou won the Europa League with Tottenham during his second season before being dismissed due to poor league performance. He acknowledged the challenges of implementing his preferred playing style at his new club. “I am trying to change the way we play.” “The players are adapting, but there’s inconsistency in there.” “The flip side of that is that I’m still really excited about the opportunity here.” “I’ve got a group of young players who are willing to change, which is the first thing, and I’m heading down that road.” Forest face Chelsea this weekend as Postecoglou seeks his first victory since replacing Nuno Espirito Santo. The two-time European champions finished seventh last season under their previous manager. – AFP