Defiant Postecoglou Declares 'Give Me Chance' During Criticism
Ange Postecoglou has not won any of his seven games after taking over from Nuno Espirito Santo in September
Embattled boss Ange Postecoglou presented a heartfelt justification of his legacy while promising to claim honors at Nottingham Forest provided with patience
The veteran coach faces scrutiny following his inability to triumph in any of his initial seven fixtures following his appointment instead of Nuno Espirito Santo in September
The club has been assessing available choices throughout the break, including former Burnley manager the defensive specialist a potential option evaluated as an alternative despite Postecoglou only being appointed for barely over a month
Forest faces the Blues on Saturday while Postecoglou gave a lengthy address during his pre-game news conference, as Forest sitting 17th in the Premier League
"Certain people focus on the negatives yet I notice at the progress being made," he stated, "I am really excited since I work with 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 don't intend to use my energy on what people think" he added
"I just don't fit, not just at Forest, throughout football" he explained
Previous Club History
"I assumed control of Tottenham and was told by the chairman at the time 'this team needs to claim honors'"
"He commented 'we attempted to bring winners in, Jose [Mourinho] and the former Chelsea boss and it hasn't worked, we must have a different approach'"
"I was slightly offended by that since I consider myself as a winner"
Defending His Record
"We secured fifth place my first year" he recalled
"Every time Harry Kane scored a goal I would hope he'd just stayed for another season since it could have been useful to have him post our top-five position"
"Yet somehow that season has been erased from the record books" he contended
Moving Ahead
"Therefore, we arrive at the present situation where there's an alternative narrative to present, that perhaps I'm not a disappointing tactician who was fortunate to obtain this role"
"but possibly I'm a leader that if you give them time, the story always ends identically"
"Throughout my coaching career, the outcome is identical - with me holding silverware"
Postecoglou won continental honors this year - the club's initial honor in nearly two decades plus their first UEFA trophy after forty-one years
The ex-Celtic boss additionally committed, allowed sufficient opportunity, he would persist with his record of securing silverware at each club he's coached
