Postecoglou Fires Critics: “The Story Always Ends The Same With Me And A Trophy”

‎Nottingham Forest manager, Ange Postecoglou, spoke to the media ahead of the weekend clash with Chelsea.

‎A major storyline this weekend is that Postecoglou has yet to secure a victory since taking charge, with Forest reportedly in a troubling slide. Speculation is already mounting about potential successors as his future with the club hangs in the balance.

‎He first spoke on if talks were had over his future and admits he doesn’t fit as a “failed manager”

‎”No talks, we just get on with it. I was told by Spurs that we have to win a trophy, and they are trying something different.

‎”This is a different story to tell, and maybe I am not a failed manager but one who, if you give time, the story always ends the same, with me and a trophy.

‎”I just don’t fit. Not here but just in general. If you look at it through the prism that I’m a failed manager who is lucky to get this job, I know you are smirking at me, but that has been said, and I can find the print (that says it), then of course these five weeks look like I’m under pressure.”

‎Tottenham’s sacking was offensive

‎He continued his rant about Tottenham and said he was offended when they let him go as he sees himself as a winner.

‎”Spurs said they tried to bring winners in and needed something different. I was offended by that, as I see myself as a winner.

‎”They finished eighth and no European football. We finished fifth in my first year. Every time Harry Kane scores a goal, I just wish he’d stayed one more year. He’d have been handy to have.

‎”For some reason, that year has disappeared from the record books. All I hear is that we finished 17th in my second year.”

‎First 10 games crucial

‎Postecoglou then stressed the importance of the opening 10 games for a manager, as he continued his criticism of Tottenham, suggesting they should have valued his trophy win more.

‎”My first year at Tottenham was used as a reason for losing my job as even Tottenham decided that the first 10 games were an anomaly. But the first 10 games here are very important apparently.

‎”I got them back into European football and was told in a meeting that winning a trophy means everything for this football club. We won the trophy.

‎”I will do what I think is the right thing to do to bring success to this club.”

‎Finally, the Forest boss commented on the importance of Saturday’s clash against Chelsea in what feels like a must-win game.

‎”It is always important to win the next game, we are facing a very good opponent.

‎”We’ve had a good few weeks training and everyone has come back (from the international break) in good condition.”