Nottingham Forest boss Postecoglou unfazed by 'you're getting sacked' chants
What's the story
Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou has brushed off the pressure surrounding his position. The Australian took over from Nuno Espirito Santo at the City Ground, but has yet to secure a win in his first six matches. Despite the club's poor performance, including a recent 3-2 UEFA Europa League defeat at home to Midtjylland, Postecoglou remains unfazed by chants of "you're getting sacked in the morning" from some fans.
Resilience
Pressure doesn't affect my management style, says Postecoglou
Postecoglou emphasized that he doesn't let pressure affect his management style. "It doesn't enter my head," he said. "My responsibility lies in making sure this football club progresses and gets to a position where it can challenge for things," said Postecoglou. "If I start putting timelines to that or worry about what is going to happen next week then I am not performing the role I have been given."
Forest
Postecoglou says his side isn't far away from winning
"I just don't think it is helpful to anyone. At the end of the day, I have to concentrate on the environment, the training, the way we play, and as I said last night, I am still very, very strong in my belief that we are not too far away," he added. "Put it this way - I knew I was getting sacked at Tottenham about three or four months before I did, but that didn't stop me from winning something."
Performance review
Nottingham Forest's dismal start to the season
Under Postecoglou, Nottingham Forest have lost four of their six matches across three competitions. The team has conceded 13 goals at an average of 2.17 per game, worse than only Manchester United and Burnley. This is the 35th time a top-flight manager has failed to win any of their first six matches in charge across all competitions. Despite the poor start, Postecoglou remains focused on winning games rather than winning over supporters.
Managerial stance
Upcoming fixtures for Nottingham Forest under Postecoglou
Postecoglou's press conference after the recent defeat was more philosophical than combative. He acknowledged the questions about his future and potential talks with owner Evangelos Marinakis, even though he has only been in charge for 24 days. Despite the pressure to win games, Postecoglou believes victories will silence doubters. His upcoming fixtures include a Premier League trip to Newcastle United on Sunday, followed by matches against Chelsea, Porto (in Europa League), Bournemouth and Manchester United later this month.