Defiant Forest Boss Insists 'Allow Me Opportunity' Amid Pressure
Ange Postecoglou is yet to secure none of his seven matches after taking over from Nuno Espirito Santo last month
Pressured coach the Forest head coach presented an emotional explanation regarding his track record as he vowed to claim honors at Nottingham Forest if given time
The 60-year-old faces scrutiny following his inability to win any of his initial seven fixtures since replacing the former manager recently
Forest have been reviewing potential alternatives over the pause in fixtures, and former Clarets coach Sean Dyche a potential option reviewed as a potential replacement although the current manager having been in charge for just 38 days
They host the Blues this weekend while Postecoglou presented an extended speech during his pre-game media briefing, with the team occupying 17th position in the top division
"Many observers concentrate on the problems but I look at the development occurring," he declared, "I am really excited because I possess a team of developing footballers ready to evolve"
The manager additionally revealed he hadn't communicated to owner the Forest proprietor during the international break
"I refuse to spend my energy regarding external perceptions" he added
"I simply don't conform, not only in this role, just in general" he elaborated
Previous Club History
"I assumed control of Spurs and was told from the owner at the time 'this organization must secure honors'"
"He commented 'we attempted to bring winners in, the Portuguese coach and the Italian tactician but it didn't succeed, we need something different'"
"I was a bit taken aback by that statement since I consider myself as a winner"
Defending His Record
"We finished fifth during my debut season" he remembered
"On each occasion the star striker found the net I would hope he would have continued for another season since it could have been useful to keep his services after finishing fifth"
"However strangely that campaign has disappeared from historical accounts" he argued
Moving Ahead
"So, we get to the current space in which there exists another perspective to tell, that possibly I'm no a disappointing tactician who was fortunate to get this job"
"but possibly I'm a manager that when allowed opportunity, the story always ends the same"
"With every team I've managed, the result is consistent - with me celebrating success"
Postecoglou won continental honors this year - their first piece of silverware after a long drought and their first European trophy for 41
The ex-Celtic boss also promised, if given time, he would maintain his record of securing silverware throughout his managerial career
