Resolute Postecoglou Insists 'Grant Me Time' During Criticism
Ange Postecoglou remains without a single one of his seven matches after taking over from the previous manager this autumn
Pressured boss the Forest head coach presented an emotional justification of his legacy as he vowed to secure honors with the club provided with patience
The 60-year-old is being questioned after failing to secure victory in none of his initial seven fixtures since replacing the previous boss recently
The club has been assessing potential alternatives during the international break, and former Clarets coach Sean Dyche a potential option evaluated to possibly take over even though Postecoglou only being appointed for just 38 days
The team welcomes Chelsea this weekend and Postecoglou delivered an extended speech during his pre-game news conference, as Forest 17th in the Premier League
"Many observers concentrate on the problems while I observe at what is growing," he declared, "I am really excited because I possess a group of young players eager to transform"
Postecoglou likewise stated he hadn't communicated with the chairman the Forest proprietor over the recent pause
"I am not wasting my energy regarding external perceptions" he added
"I simply don't conform, not here, throughout football" he explained
Previous Club History
"I assumed control of the North London club and received instructions by the leadership back then 'this team must secure silverware'"
"He said 'we attempted to bring winners in, the Portuguese coach and Antonio [Conte] and it hasn't worked, we must have something different'"
"I was a bit taken aback by that since I consider myself as triumphant"
Explaining His Results
"We finished fifth my first year" he recalled
"Whenever the England captain put the ball in I would hope he had remained for another season since it could have been handy to keep his services after finishing fifth"
"But somehow that campaign has disappeared from public memory" he asserted
Looking Forward
"So, we get to the existing circumstances where there's an alternative narrative to present, that perhaps I'm no a disappointing tactician who got lucky to secure this position"
"but maybe I'm a leader who if provided patience, the story always ends identically"
"Throughout my coaching career, the result is consistent - with me celebrating success"
Postecoglou won European silverware last spring - the club's initial honor in nearly two decades along with their initial continental honor in over four decades
Previous Scottish champion likewise vowed, if given time, he would maintain his history of securing silverware everywhere he has managed
