Unyielding Postecoglou Asserts 'Give Me Time' During Scrutiny

Embattled boss the Forest head coach presented a heartfelt explanation about his career and committed to win honors with the club provided with patience

The veteran coach is being questioned after failing to win a single one of his initial seven fixtures since replacing the previous boss last month

Nottingham Forest were considering potential alternatives throughout the break, and former Clarets coach Sean Dyche among the names reviewed as a potential replacement despite Postecoglou having been in charge for less than six weeks

The team welcomes Chelsea in their next match with the manager presented an extended speech during his pre-game media briefing, with Forest occupying 17th position in the Premier League

"Many observers concentrate on the problems but I look at the progress being made," he said, "I'm genuinely enthusiastic since I work with a team of developing footballers eager to transform"

Postecoglou likewise stated he did not speak with the club's owner the Greek businessman throughout the break

"I am not wasting my focus about others' opinions" he added

"I simply don't conform, not here, just in general" he elaborated

Previous Club History

"I took over Spurs and was told by the chairman at the time 'this team needs to claim silverware'"

"He stated 'we attempted to hire successful managers, the Portuguese coach and Antonio [Conte] but it didn't succeed, we require an alternative method'"

"I was a bit taken aback by those words as I view myself as a winner"

Justifying His Performance

"We ended up in fifth position during my debut season" he noted

"Whenever Harry Kane put the ball in I'd wish he had remained for additional time since it could have been handy to retain him after finishing fifth"

"However strangely that season has disappeared from historical accounts" he asserted

Looking Forward

"Thus, we reach the current space where there remains a different story to tell, that possibly I am not a disappointing tactician who was lucky to obtain this role"

"but perhaps I'm a leader that when allowed opportunity, the tale invariably finishes identically"

"Throughout my coaching career, the outcome is identical - with me celebrating success"

Postecoglou won continental honors this year - the club's initial honor after a long drought plus their first UEFA silverware for 41

Former Celtic manager additionally committed, if given time, he would persist with his record of winning trophies everywhere he has managed