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Ange Postecoglou, the head coach of Nottingham Forest, is under significant pressure as his team gears up to face Chelsea at home this Saturday. Despite being seven games into his tenure, Postecoglou is yet to secure a win, leading to much speculation about his future during the international break. The results so far have done little to sway the opinions of skeptical supporters, with tensions boiling over during Forest’s last home game against FC Midtjylland in the Europa League. Fans expressed their dissatisfaction by chanting for Postecoglou’s dismissal and calling for the return of former manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
Chris Sutton said: “This isn’t like me to hold grudges, but this has got under my skin a little bit, the treatment of Ange Postecoglou from Nottingham Forest fans. I think that’s been absolutely shocking. Singing for their own manager to be sacked after six games. I mean, they’re better than that, aren’t they? When you look back to last season – I had a little look – they won two out of the last nine Premier League games. This has sort of been festering for a while. But to take it out on the manager, I’ve never known anything like it. I love Nottingham Forest. But Forest fans, I think your treatment of the manager is shocking. Don’t know where this is going to lead, but I’ve got a good idea. No one will be able to see your personal information and you will only receive messages from the NottinghamshireLive Reds writers. I’m a laid-back guy, but I’ve never known anything like that, for fans to turn on a manager. Is it just all about Ange Postecoglou after just six games? Come on.”
Despite the criticism, Postecoglou is expected to remain in charge for the upcoming clash against Chelsea. However, there is uncertainty about how long owner Evangelos Marinakis will continue to back the 60-year-old coach if results do not improve. Reports suggest that former Forest youth player Sean Dyche is the leading candidate to replace Postecoglou should the club decide to make a managerial change. Dyche’s coaching staff includes ex-Reds Ian Woan and Steve Stone, adding a layer of familiarity to the potential transition.
In their last outing before the international break, Nottingham Forest suffered a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United. Postecoglou’s team showed signs of improvement with a more pragmatic approach, but they were unable to secure a positive result. As the pressure mounts, the upcoming match against Chelsea could prove pivotal in determining Postecoglou’s future at the club.
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