Ange Postecoglou mentioned Nottingham Forest followers who chanted he can be ‘sacked within the morning’ had been “entitled to their opinion”, however insisted his aspect are heading in the right direction regardless of their Europa League defeat to FC Midtjylland.
Forest followers directed their chants in the direction of the Australian after they had been overwhelmed 3-2 on the Metropolis Floor, with Midtjylland scoring twice from set-pieces earlier than a late third on the break.
The defeat means Postecoglou remains to be with no win with 4 defeats from his six matches in cost since changing Nuno Espirito Santo, making him the primary everlasting Forest boss to be winless in his first six video games in 100 years.
Talking after the match, Postecoglou mentioned: “The fans are disappointed, they’re entitled to have an opinion on it and I heard their opinion.
“Nothing surprises me anymore in soccer. I suppose it is simply the local weather we’re in and plainly’s the way in which we’re going.
“However look, that is one thing I can management. My duty lies to be sure that we try to get some wins for this soccer membership and progress it.
“I get the temper across the place is not going to be nice, I perceive individuals’s form of perspective in the mean time, significantly in the direction of me, however I by no means fear about that. It isn’t unfamiliar territory for me.
“I really believe that we’re on the right track and when we get through this period of uncertainty we’ll be on a good path.
“I nonetheless assume other than their perspective in the direction of me that they had been behind the workforce and I believe that is the essential factor. After all, I would like persons are optimistic.
“If we start winning games of football, the atmosphere will change.”
Ange bemoans pricey recurring points
Nottingham Forest’s Murillo pulls up injured through the UEFA Europa League match towards FC Midtjylland
Whereas Forest dominated the ball, they had been unable to stop Midtjylland from asserting their dominance from set-pieces, one thing they’ve turn into famend for in Danish soccer.
“It was a pretty similar target to be honest, it was just us letting ourselves down in the key moments and then having a mountain to climb.
“I suppose it is the buildup of issues, simply the way. It isn’t just like the goalkeeper is having to make a number of saves.
Nottingham Forest’s Nikola Milenkovic exchanges phrases with Midtjylland’s Kevin Mbabu through the UEFA Europa League
“It’s something we need to try to unlock in terms of just appreciating the key moments in a game and making sure that we’re fully focused on those.
“Should you permit the opposition to attain, only a matter of time they get the objective, it should be very laborious to win video games of soccer.”
Conceding goals has been a clear problem for Forest since Postecoglou’s arrival, with 13 being shipped in his six games in charge. The club’s last clean sheet came in a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in April.
“Within the second half we dominated the sport and put them beneath stress. We could not get the objective to unlock it.
“But again, we shouldn’t be in that position.”
Followers give verdict on Postecoglou
Sky Sports activities’ Adam Bate on the Metropolis Floor:
The environment on the finish was disagreeable, hardly how Nottingham Forest had needed their huge night time to succeed in its denouement. It had begun with nostalgia and pyrotechnics. Forest are again. It concluded in acrimony with requires Ange Postecoglou to depart.
He’s six video games into this job so on one stage it’s absurd. And but, given the recognition of his predecessor and the underwhelming response to his appointment, he wanted an encouraging begin to persuade the doubters. As a substitute, he has not gained a single recreation.
Arsenal away was a frightening begin however a cup tie towards Swansea, two matches towards promoted groups, and an inviting fixture at house to Danish opposition in a Europa League they kicked off among the many favourites to win, offered an actual alternative for him.
As a substitute, regardless of dominating possession in these video games, he has been unable to supply a imaginative and prescient of how he can enhance Forest. Certainly, some may argue it’s as a result of of dominating possession in these video games. This was not what their success was constructed on.
Maybe Forest should evolve away from their counter-attacking strategy, add extra to their repertoire if they’re to progress. However for now, it appears they’ve misplaced what made them so good with out including something of notice. Too passive. Unsure in each bins.
Postecoglou insists they’re heading in the right direction, however the sense on the Metropolis Floor on Thursday night was that few would agree with that sentiment proper now. Whatever the coach, there can be considerations. However for a lot of followers, the decision on Postecoglou is in.
It solely will get more durable – Nottingham Forest’s subsequent eight fixtures
- Newcastle vs Forest – Sunday October 5 – stay on Sky Sports activities
- Forest vs Chelsea – Saturday October 18
- Forest vs Porto – Thursday October 23
- Bournemouth vs Forest – Sunday October 26 – stay on Sky Sports activities
- Forest vs Manchester United – Saturday November 1
- Sturm Graz vs Forest – Thursday November 6
- Forest vs Leeds – Sunday November 9 – stay on Sky Sports activities
- Liverpool vs Forest – Saturday November 22
