Resolute Postecoglou Insists 'Allow Me Chance' During Pressure
Ange Postecoglou remains without none of his seven fixtures after taking over from Nuno Espirito Santo this autumn
Under-fire boss the Forest head coach offered a passionate justification of his legacy while promising to win honors for the team provided with patience
The experienced manager is under pressure after failing to win none of his initial seven fixtures since replacing the previous boss last month
Forest have been reviewing their options during the international break, with ex-Burnley boss Sean Dyche one of the candidates reviewed as an alternative despite Postecoglou having been in charge for just 38 days
They host Chelsea this weekend while Postecoglou presented a lengthy address during his pre-game press conference, with the team occupying 17th position in England's top flight
"Certain people focus at the weeds but I look at what is growing," he said, "I'm genuinely enthusiastic as I have a team of developing footballers eager to transform"
The manager additionally revealed he did not speak with the club's owner the Forest proprietor throughout the break
"I don't intend to use my time on what people think" he continued
"I simply don't conform, not just at Forest, across the board" he clarified
Prior Management Role
"I took over Tottenham and was informed by the leadership during that period 'this club needs to claim a trophy'"
"He said 'we endeavored to appoint proven winners, Jose [Mourinho] and Antonio [Conte] yet it proved unsuccessful, we must have a different approach'"
"I was a bit taken aback by that statement since I consider myself as successful"
Defending His Record
"We finished fifth my first year" he noted
"Whenever Harry Kane scored a goal I would hope he would have continued for additional time as it would have proven useful to keep his services following our fifth-place finish"
"But somehow that year has vanished from the record books" he contended
Looking Forward
"Therefore, we arrive at the present situation where there's another perspective to present, that perhaps I'm no a failed manager who was fortunate to secure this position"
"but perhaps I'm a manager who if provided patience, the story always ends similarly"
"Throughout my coaching career, the result is consistent - with me and a trophy"
Postecoglou won the Europa League this year - the club's initial honor after a long drought and their first European silverware in over four decades
The ex-Celtic boss additionally committed, provided with patience, he would maintain his track record of claiming honors throughout his managerial career
