Resolute Postecoglou Declares 'Allow Me Chance' During Scrutiny
Ange Postecoglou remains without a single one of his seven matches following his succession of Nuno Espirito Santo in September
Pressured manager Ange Postecoglou presented a heartfelt explanation of his legacy as he vowed to win silverware at Nottingham Forest provided with patience
The 60-year-old is being questioned after failing to win none of his initial seven fixtures since replacing the previous boss in September
The club has been reviewing potential alternatives over the pause in fixtures, with ex-Burnley boss the defensive specialist one of the candidates considered as a potential replacement although the current manager just taking over for just 38 days
Forest faces the London club in their next match and Postecoglou delivered a five-minute monologue at his pre-match news conference, with Forest occupying 17th position in the Premier League
"Many observers concentrate on the negatives while I observe at the progress being made," he stated, "I am really excited as I have a team of developing footballers willing to change"
Postecoglou likewise stated there was no discussion to owner the Greek businessman over the recent pause
"I refuse to spend my time about others' opinions" he continued
"I simply don't conform, not only in this role, throughout football" he clarified
Tottenham Experience
"I assumed control of Spurs and was informed by the chairman at the time 'this team needs to claim silverware'"
"He said 'we endeavored to bring winners in, Jose [Mourinho] and the Italian tactician yet it proved unsuccessful, we must have an alternative method'"
"I felt somewhat insulted by that statement because I see myself as a winner"
Justifying His Performance
"We secured fifth place during my debut season" he recalled
"Whenever the England captain scored a goal I often thought he'd just stayed for another season since it could have been handy to have him post our top-five position"
"Yet somehow that season has been erased from public memory" he asserted
Future Focus
"Thus, we reach the present situation in which there exists a different story to tell, that perhaps I'm not an unsuccessful coach who got lucky to get this job"
"but possibly I'm a manager that when allowed opportunity, the narrative consistently concludes similarly"
"Throughout my coaching career, the outcome is identical - alongside me celebrating success"
He claimed the Europa League in May - their first piece of silverware for 17 years plus their first UEFA honor in over four decades
Previous Scottish champion also promised, allowed sufficient opportunity, he would persist with his history of securing silverware at each club he's coached