Unyielding Forest Boss Asserts 'Give Me Time' Amid Scrutiny
Ange Postecoglou remains without a single one of his seven fixtures following his succession of Nuno Espirito Santo last month
Embattled boss Ange Postecoglou delivered a passionate defence about his career while promising to claim trophies at Nottingham Forest if given time
The experienced manager faces scrutiny having been unable to win any of his first seven matches after taking over from Nuno Espirito Santo last month
Forest have been considering their options over the pause in fixtures, with ex-Burnley boss Sean Dyche among the names considered to possibly take over despite Postecoglou having been in charge for just 38 days
The team welcomes the London club on Saturday and Postecoglou delivered a five-minute monologue during his pre-game news conference, with the team sitting 17th in the top division
"Many observers concentrate on the negatives yet I notice at the development occurring," he stated, "I'm truly optimistic because I possess a team of developing footballers eager to transform"
He also confirmed he hadn't communicated to owner the Greek businessman throughout the break
"I don't intend to use my energy regarding external perceptions" he added
"I just don't fit, not here, just in general" he explained
Previous Club History
"I took over Tottenham and was told from the owner at the time 'this club must secure honors'"
"He commented 'we endeavored to bring winners in, the Portuguese coach and Antonio [Conte] but it didn't succeed, we need a different approach'"
"I was a bit taken aback by that statement since I consider myself as a winner"
Justifying His Performance
"We ended up in fifth position in my initial campaign" he noted
"Every time the England captain scored a goal I often thought he'd just stayed one more year since it could have been useful to keep his services post our top-five position"
"However strangely that year has disappeared from public memory" he contended
Looking Forward
"Therefore, we arrive at the present situation where there's a different story to tell, that perhaps I'm not a failed manager who was lucky to secure this position"
"but possibly I am a coach that if you give them time, the story always ends identically"
"At all my previous clubs, it ends the same - alongside me and a trophy"
He claimed the Europa League this year - the club's initial honor after a long drought along with their initial continental trophy in over four decades
Former Celtic manager likewise vowed, allowed sufficient opportunity, he would maintain his record of claiming honors throughout his managerial career
