Ange Postecoglou vows to restore Nottingham Forest's glory: Details here
What's the story
Ange Postecoglou has vowed to bring Nottingham Forest back to their "rightful place" in English football. He was appointed the club's new manager on Wednesday, just three months after being let go by Tottenham Hotspur. Despite winning the UEFA Europa League with Spurs in May, Postecoglou was dismissed from his position earlier this season. The Australian replaced Nuno Espirito Santo, who fell out with the Forest owner and wanted to leave.
New beginnings
Postecoglou's new challenge
Postecoglou's appointment comes as a major boost for Forest, who are returning to European competition after three decades. The 60-year-old manager expressed his excitement about the new challenge in an interview. "I love winning things. That's what I've done," Postecoglou said in a in-house interview, as per Sky Sports News.
Strategic approach
My teams play attacking football, says Postecoglou
Postecoglou clarified that his teams play an attacking brand of football, which is often misunderstood as a one-dimensional approach. "From my perspective now it's about implementing my own ideas. It's no secret I like my teams to attack, I love my teams to score goals," the former Tottenham boss said. "That is sometimes misconstrued as me just playing one way, but the reason I want my team to play that way is because I love winning things and that is what I want to do here."
Awareness
Postecoglou highlights Forest's achievements in recent times
Postecoglou said it's an outstanding feat for Forest to be where are they right now. "When you look at what the club has achieved in recent times, it's an outstanding feat to be where we are right now. Other clubs that have won promotion have struggled to stay in the league, but in a short space of time we're back in Europe and competing for honors, which is a great credit to everyone involved."
Team assembly
Postecoglou brings Tottenham staff to Forest
Postecoglou has brought four of his former Tottenham staff with him to Nottingham Forest. Mile Jedinak, Nick Montgomery, and Sergio Raimundo have been appointed as assistant coaches while Rob Burch has been named goalkeeper coach. This move shows Postecoglou's commitment to building a strong team for the challenges ahead in the Premier League and European competitions.
Owner's endorsement
Forest owner backs Postecoglou's appointment
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has backed Postecoglou's appointment, saying he has the "credentials" to help the club on their "ambitious journey." Marinakis said, "We are bringing a coach to the club who has a proven and consistent record of winning trophies." He added that Postecoglou's experience coaching teams at the highest level makes him an ideal fit for Nottingham Forest.