Unyielding Forest Boss Insists 'Allow Me Time' Amid Scrutiny
Ange Postecoglou has not won none of his seven games following his succession of Nuno Espirito Santo this autumn
Pressured boss the Forest head coach delivered an emotional justification regarding his track record as he vowed to secure trophies at Nottingham Forest provided with patience
The veteran coach faces scrutiny after failing to triumph in any of his initial seven fixtures after taking over from Nuno Espirito Santo recently
The club has been reviewing available choices during the international break, and former Clarets coach Sean Dyche one of the candidates considered as an alternative even though Postecoglou having been in charge for just 38 days
The team welcomes the London club on Saturday with the manager presented a five-minute monologue at his pre-match news conference, as Forest occupying 17th position in England's top flight
"Many observers concentrate at the weeds yet I notice at the progress being made," he stated, "I'm truly optimistic as I have a squad of emerging talents ready to evolve"
The manager additionally revealed he did not speak to owner the Greek businessman during the international break
"I don't intend to use my time regarding external perceptions" he emphasized
"I just don't fit, not only in this role, throughout football" he elaborated
Prior Management Role
"I became manager of Tottenham and was told by the leadership back then 'this club must secure a trophy'"
"He commented 'we've tried to bring winners in, the Special One and the Italian tactician yet it proved unsuccessful, we require an alternative method'"
"I was slightly offended by that because I see myself as triumphant"
Defending His Record
"We secured fifth place in my initial campaign" he noted
"On each occasion Harry Kane scored a goal I'd wish he would have continued one more year as it would have proven useful to retain him post our top-five position"
"Yet somehow that season has vanished from public memory" he contended
Moving Ahead
"Therefore, we arrive at the existing circumstances where there's an alternative narrative to share, that perhaps I'm not a failed manager who was fortunate to secure this position"
"but perhaps I'm a manager that when allowed opportunity, the story always ends the same"
"At all my previous clubs, the result is consistent - alongside me celebrating success"
The manager secured European silverware last spring - Tottenham's first trophy in nearly two decades plus their first UEFA silverware in over four decades
Former Celtic manager additionally committed, provided with patience, he would maintain his record of claiming honors at each club he's coached
