Ange Postecoglou Vows To Lead Nottingham Forest Back To Winning Trophies

‎Ange Postecoglou says “exciting times” are ahead for Nottingham Forest as he takes charge intending to end the club’s 35-year trophy drought.

‎He was appointed on Tuesday after Nuno Espirito Santo was dismissed following clashes with owner Evangelos Marinakis.

‎Forest’s billionaire owner praised Postecoglou’s winning pedigree at Tottenham, Celtic, and Yokohama Marinos.

‎He also pointed to the Australians ‘ international success with his national team as proof he can deliver silverware at the City Ground.

‎”I love winning things. That’s what I’ve done,” Postecoglou said in an interview with Forest’s media channel.

‎”I get a sense that the club wants more and that’s certainly what I want, so I think it’s a really exciting time.

‎”I’m honoured and I’m humbled, but more importantly I’m determined to make sure this football club takes its rightful place.”

‎Two-time European Cup winners Forest are back in continental competition in the Europa League for the first time in 30 years thanks to finishing seventh in the Premier League last season.

‎Postecoglou led Tottenham to Europa League glory last season, ending a 17-year silverware drought for the club. However, he was dismissed just days afterward after another disappointing Premier League campaign, with Spurs finishing 17th.

‎The 60-year-old’s bold, attacking philosophy drew criticism for being naïve, contrasting sharply with the more conservative approach associated with Nuno.

‎However, he defended those tactics and is confident he can continue Forest’s upward trajectory.

‎After a 23-year absence from the English top-flight, Forest returned to the Premier League in 2022 and battled relegation for the next two years before surpassing all expectations last season.

‎”It’s no secret I like my teams to attack, I love my teams to score goals,” added Postecoglou.

‎”That is sometimes misconstrued as me just playing one way, but the reason I want my team to play that way is because I love winning things and that is what I want to do here.

‎”When you look at what the club has achieved in recent times, it’s an outstanding feat to be where we are right now.

‎”Other clubs that have won promotion have struggled to stay in the league, but in a short space of time we’re back in Europe and competing for honours, which is a great credit to everyone involved.”

‎Postecoglou braces for a baptism by fire as he travels back to north London to take on title-contenders Arsenal in Saturday’s Premier League clash.