Resolute Forest Boss Declares 'Grant Me Time' During Criticism
Ange Postecoglou remains without none of his seven matches following his succession of Nuno Espirito Santo this autumn
Pressured coach the Forest head coach delivered a passionate explanation regarding his track record and committed to claim silverware for the team if given time
The 60-year-old faces scrutiny after failing to secure victory in any of his initial seven fixtures following his appointment instead of the former manager last month
Nottingham Forest were reviewing potential alternatives throughout the break, including former Burnley manager the experienced tactician a potential option evaluated as a potential replacement despite Postecoglou having been in charge for less than six weeks
The team welcomes the Blues this weekend and Postecoglou presented a five-minute monologue in his match preview news conference, with Forest 17th in the Premier League
"Certain people focus on the negatives while I observe at the progress being made," he stated, "I am really excited since I work with a squad of emerging talents willing to change"
Postecoglou likewise stated he did not speak to owner the Greek businessman over the recent pause
"I refuse to spend my time regarding external perceptions" he continued
"I genuinely don't match, not just at Forest, across the board" he elaborated
Prior Management Role
"I became manager of Tottenham and received instructions by the chairman during that period 'this organization has to win honors'"
"He said 'we attempted to appoint proven winners, Jose [Mourinho] and the Italian tactician and it hasn't worked, we must have something different'"
"I was a bit taken aback by that statement because I see myself as a winner"
Defending His Record
"We finished fifth during my debut season" he recalled
"Every time Harry Kane put the ball in I'd wish he would have continued for additional time since it could have been useful to retain him after finishing fifth"
"Yet somehow that season has vanished from historical accounts" he asserted
Future Focus
"So, we get to the present situation where there remains another perspective to share, that maybe I'm not a disappointing tactician who got lucky to secure this position"
"but perhaps I am a coach who if provided patience, the narrative consistently concludes identically"
"With every team I've managed, it ends the same - alongside me and a trophy"
He claimed European silverware in May - the club's initial honor in nearly two decades plus their first UEFA silverware for 41
Previous Scottish champion additionally committed, if given time, he would maintain his history of winning trophies throughout his managerial career
