•Coach Ange Postecoglou
Nottingham Forest head coach, Ange Postecoglou says he remains unfazed by the pressure surrounding his position, despite a poor start to his tenure.
The Australian manager is yet to secure a win in his first six games since taking over from Nuno Espirito Santo at the City Ground, fueling frustration among some supporters.
The club is winless in its first six matches since the Australian replaced Nuno Espirito Santo at the City Ground.
According to BBC Sport today, a cross-section of Forest supporters chanted, “you’re getting sacked in the morning”, towards the former Tottenham and Celtic boss following Thursday’s 3-2 Europa League defeat at home to Midtjylland.
Postecoglou, though, said the Europa League title he won at Tottenham last season, before he was sacked in the summer, was proof he does not allow pressure to impact his management.
“It doesn’t enter my head. My responsibility lies in making sure this football club progresses and gets to a position where it can challenge for things.
“If I start putting timelines to that or worry about what is going to happen next week, then I am not performing the role I have been given.
“I just don’t think it is helpful to anyone. At the end of the day, I have to concentrate on the environment, the training, the way we play, and as I said last night, I am still very, very strong in my belief that we are not too far away.
“Put it this way – I knew I was getting sacked at Tottenham about three or four months before I was, but that didn’t stop me from winning something,” Postecoglou said.
The 60-year-old joined Spurs from Celtic in 2023 and supporters initially warmed to the Australian for his attacking style of play, with the Londoners finishing fifth in the Premier League during his first season.
Postecoglou’s second term was more difficult as Spurs finished fourth from bottom in the table. He did, however, lead the club to its first trophy in 17 years as it beat Manchester United in the Europa League final.
