Resolute Forest Boss Declares 'Grant Me Chance' During Criticism
The Forest manager is yet to secure a single one of his seven games after taking over from the previous manager this autumn
Embattled manager Ange Postecoglou presented an emotional defence regarding his track record and committed to win trophies for the team if given time
The 60-year-old is being questioned having been unable to win a single one of his initial seven fixtures following his appointment instead of the former manager recently
Nottingham Forest were considering their options throughout the break, with ex-Burnley boss the defensive specialist a potential option considered to possibly take over even though Postecoglou only being appointed for less than six weeks
They host the London club this weekend and Postecoglou presented a five-minute monologue in his match preview news conference, with Forest 17th in the Premier League
"Certain people focus on the negatives while I observe at the development occurring," he stated, "I'm genuinely enthusiastic since I work with a group of young players willing to change"
Postecoglou likewise stated he hadn't communicated to owner Evangelos Marinakis during the international break
"I don't intend to use my energy regarding external perceptions" he continued
"I simply don't conform, not here, throughout football" he explained
Previous Club History
"I assumed control of Spurs and received instructions from the owner back then 'this team must secure honors'"
"He stated 'we've tried to hire successful managers, Jose [Mourinho] and Antonio [Conte] and it hasn't worked, we need something different'"
"I was a bit taken aback by that statement since I consider myself as triumphant"
Explaining His Results
"We finished fifth in my initial campaign" he noted
"On each occasion the star striker scored a goal I would hope he had remained for another season because it would have been beneficial to keep his services post our top-five position"
"However strangely that season has disappeared from historical accounts" he asserted
Looking Forward
"Therefore, we arrive at the existing circumstances where there's a different story to tell, that maybe I am not an unsuccessful coach who was lucky to get this job"
"but perhaps I'm a leader who if provided patience, the narrative consistently concludes the same"
"Throughout my coaching career, the outcome is identical - alongside me holding silverware"
He claimed European silverware last spring - the club's initial honor in nearly two decades along with their initial continental honor for 41
Former Celtic manager likewise vowed, allowed sufficient opportunity, he would continue his track record of securing silverware everywhere he has managed
