Ange Postecoglou, the newly appointed head coach of Nottingham Forest, expressed his humility and enthusiasm regarding his position at the Premier League club. He is determined to guide the team back to its "rightful place" within English football.
Postecoglou, who is 60 years old, takes over from Portuguese manager Nuno Espirito Santo, who was dismissed by Forest on Tuesday. The dismissal followed a breakdown in Santo's relationship with club owner Evangelos Marinakis.
Previously, Postecoglou led Tottenham Hotspur to their first major trophy since 2008, winning the Europa League in May. However, he was later dismissed in June after the team's disappointing 17th-place finish in the Premier League last season.
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League match against Arsenal, Postecoglou shared his excitement with Forest TV. He highlighted the club's ambitions and the potential of the squad.
Nottingham Forest, a club with a rich history including back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980, will participate in the Europa League this season, marking their first continental competition appearance in three decades. Having won the English championship in 1978, they returned to the Premier League in 2022 and are now entering their fourth consecutive season in the top flight.
Postecoglou acknowledged the club's progress, noting their ability to compete for honors and return to European competition. He emphasized his desire to help the club achieve more, expressing his honor, humility, and determination to restore Nottingham Forest to its former glory.
5 Comments
Kyle Broflovski
The excitement he’s expressing sounds more like a PR stunt than genuine confidence!
Stan Marsh
The club's ambition doesn’t match this manager’s inconsistent history.
Donatello
Postecoglou's last tenure ended in disappointment. What makes us think this time will be different?
Eric Cartman
Sure, he's had some success, but leading Spurs to 17th place is not exactly inspiring.
Raphael
Postecoglou is just a placeholder until they find someone better. Not convinced he'll turn things around.