Unyielding Forest Boss Asserts 'Give Me Time' During Pressure
Ange Postecoglou remains without any of his seven fixtures after taking over from Nuno Espirito Santo this autumn
Embattled boss the Forest head coach presented a heartfelt defence about his career as he vowed to secure trophies with the club provided with patience
The 60-year-old is being questioned after failing to win none of his first seven matches following his appointment instead of Nuno Espirito Santo in September
Nottingham Forest were considering potential alternatives during the international break, with ex-Burnley boss Sean Dyche one of the candidates considered to possibly take over although the current manager only being appointed for less than six weeks
They host the London club on Saturday with the manager gave a lengthy address at his pre-match press conference, as Forest 17th in England's top flight
"Some look on the negatives but I look at the development occurring," he stated, "I'm genuinely enthusiastic because I possess a squad of emerging talents ready to evolve"
The manager additionally revealed he hadn't communicated with the club's owner the Forest proprietor during the international break
"I am not wasting my time regarding external perceptions" he continued
"I simply don't conform, not here, across the board" he explained
Previous Club History
"I took over Spurs and was informed from the owner during that period 'this team has to win a trophy'"
"He stated 'we attempted to appoint proven winners, the Special One and the Italian tactician but it didn't succeed, we need a different approach'"
"I was a bit taken aback by that statement since I consider myself as triumphant"
Defending His Record
"We finished fifth during my debut season" he remembered
"Every time Harry Kane scored a goal I'd wish he'd just stayed for additional time because it would have been handy to have him following our fifth-place finish"
"However strangely that campaign has vanished from public memory" he argued
Moving Ahead
"So, we get to the present situation where there's a different story to present, that maybe I'm not a failed manager who was fortunate to get this job"
"but perhaps I'm a leader that if you give them time, the story always ends the same"
"With every team I've managed, the outcome is identical - through my leadership celebrating success"
He claimed European silverware this year - Tottenham's first trophy for 17 years and their first European trophy for 41
Former Celtic manager likewise vowed, allowed sufficient opportunity, he would continue his history of claiming honors at each club he's coached
