Defiant Postecoglou Asserts 'Give Me Time' Amid Criticism
Ange Postecoglou is yet to secure none of his seven fixtures since replacing Nuno Espirito Santo this autumn
Under-fire manager Ange Postecoglou offered a passionate explanation regarding his track record and committed to claim trophies with the club allowed sufficient opportunity
The veteran coach is under pressure having been unable to secure victory in none of his opening seven games since replacing the former manager in September
Nottingham Forest were assessing available choices during the international break, including former Burnley manager Sean Dyche among the names reviewed as a potential replacement although the current manager just taking over for just 38 days
The team welcomes the Blues on Saturday with the manager gave a five-minute monologue at his pre-match press conference, with the team occupying 17th position in England's top flight
"Certain people focus on the negatives yet I notice at the progress being made," he declared, "I'm truly optimistic because I possess a group of young players eager to transform"
Postecoglou likewise stated he did not speak with the club's owner the Greek businessman during the international break
"I refuse to spend my time on what people think" he continued
"I just don't fit, not here, throughout football" he elaborated
Prior Management Role
"I took over the North London club and received instructions by the chairman during that period 'this team must secure honors'"
"He commented 'we attempted to appoint proven winners, the Special One and the Italian tactician yet it proved unsuccessful, we need a different approach'"
"I felt somewhat insulted by that as I view myself as a winner"
Defending His Record
"We finished fifth my first year" he recalled
"Whenever the star striker found the net I'd wish he'd just stayed one more year since it could have been useful to have him following our fifth-place finish"
"However strangely that campaign has disappeared from public memory" he argued
Looking Forward
"So, we get to the existing circumstances where there remains another perspective to tell, that possibly I am not a disappointing tactician who was lucky to secure this position"
"but maybe I'm a leader who if provided patience, the narrative consistently concludes similarly"
"Throughout my coaching career, the result is consistent - through my leadership celebrating success"
Postecoglou won European silverware this year - the club's initial honor after a long drought plus their first UEFA trophy after forty-one years
Previous Scottish champion likewise vowed, provided with patience, he would maintain his track record of claiming honors at each club he's coached