Resolute Postecoglou Insists 'Give Me Chance' Amid Pressure
Ange Postecoglou is yet to secure none of his seven fixtures since replacing Nuno Espirito Santo this autumn
Embattled coach Ange Postecoglou delivered a passionate explanation regarding his track record while promising to secure silverware at Nottingham Forest provided with patience
The veteran coach is under pressure after failing to triumph in any of his initial seven fixtures since replacing the former manager last month
Forest have been reviewing available choices during the international break, with ex-Burnley boss the defensive specialist a potential option evaluated as an alternative despite Postecoglou having been in charge for less than six weeks
The team welcomes the London club in their next match while Postecoglou delivered a lengthy address during his pre-game press conference, with Forest occupying 17th position in the top division
"Certain people focus on the problems yet I notice at what is growing," he said, "I'm genuinely enthusiastic because I possess a squad of emerging talents willing to change"
He also confirmed he hadn't communicated with the club's owner the Forest proprietor during the international break
"I refuse to spend my energy on what people think" he continued
"I genuinely don't match, not only in this role, throughout football" he explained
Previous Club History
"I became manager of Tottenham and was informed from the owner back then 'this organization must secure a trophy'"
"He commented 'we've tried to hire successful managers, the Special One and the former Chelsea boss but it didn't succeed, we need an alternative method'"
"I was slightly offended by that because I see myself as successful"
Justifying His Performance
"We secured fifth place during my debut season" he remembered
"On each occasion the star striker scored a goal I often thought he had remained for additional time since it could have been beneficial to have him following our fifth-place finish"
"Yet somehow that season has been erased from public memory" he argued
Looking Forward
"So, we get to the present situation in which there exists an alternative narrative to tell, that maybe I'm not an unsuccessful coach who was lucky to get this job"
"but maybe I'm a leader that if you give them time, the story always ends similarly"
"With every team I've managed, the result is consistent - through my leadership and a trophy"
He claimed European silverware this year - their first piece of silverware after a long drought plus their first UEFA silverware in over four decades
Previous Scottish champion additionally committed, if given time, he would persist with his record of winning trophies at each club he's coached