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Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou remains defiant after his team’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St James’ Park. The loss has increased pressure on the head coach, who has yet to secure a win in his first seven games. As the international break approaches, Postecoglou is expected to meet with club owner Evangelos Marinakis to discuss the team’s current form and future direction.
Ange Postecoglou said: “Seriously, what’s wrong with something being hard? What’s wrong with that? Why do we want everything delivered nicely packaged? I’m sure your parents had a struggle in their life and they didn’t give up. You might even have been a lost cause at some point, but they didn’t give up on you. It seems these days as soon as something goes wrong, it’s right, that’s it, it’s wrong, we’ll change it. Everything that needs something fixed is invariably going to go through a tough time. I see it being an exciting opportunity. That’s why I took the role. I still believe that now, more so than ever before. At the same time, you’ve got to embrace there’s going to be a fight and a struggle for it. I’m here in the Premier League at the age of 60, you reckon I lack self-belief or don’t like a fight? I didn’t get here because of my connections. I have. That’s the kind of person I am. No one will be able to see your personal information and you will only receive messages from the NottinghamshireLive Reds writers. I totally understand it’s part of the fanfare around the Premier League that there needs to be a manager under the spotlight. It’s my turn at the moment. But like most managers, we enjoy having a challenge on our hands.”
Asked if he expects to speak to Marinakis during the two-week hiatus, Postecoglou replied: “I expect to have a discussion with the owner and everyone else at the club about what we’ve embarked on here, where we’re at and what we need to do, for sure. If people want to make an assessment of me after three-and-a-half weeks and seven games, there’s nothing I can do about that. At the same time, there’s nothing wrong with things being tough. That’s OK. I did have an option. I could have been sitting on the couch watching the game today and not being in the middle of it. I’d rather be here; much rather be here. I love a fight. So it’s a fight, it’s a struggle? So what? That’s OK. If people outside, or even internally, don’t think I’m the right person, it makes no difference to me. I took this role on knowing it would be a massive challenge with what we are trying to do in terms of changing the direction of the club. Nothing I have seen has changed my view on that. I love the challenge of taking this club to where it needs to be. I’m very confident we’ll get there.”
Despite the mounting pressure, Postecoglou’s comments reflect his determination to overcome the challenges facing Nottingham Forest. His tenure has been marked by a series of tough matches, and he acknowledges the scrutiny that comes with managing in the Premier League. The upcoming international break provides a crucial opportunity for reflection and strategic planning with the club’s leadership. The discussions with owner Evangelos Marinakis could prove pivotal in determining whether Postecoglou will be given the time to implement his vision for the club’s future.
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