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Postecoglou hits out at critics: 'The story always ends the same, with me and a trophy'

Ange Postecoglou is under pressure
Ange Postecoglou is under pressureMI News/NurPhoto / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou has spoken to the media as he prepares to face off against Chelsea.

One of the biggest headlines of this weekend is how Postecoglou is yet to win a game whilst in charge of a Forest side who are in a downhill spiral. Reports are already speaking of who will replace him heading into the game, where his future hangs in the balance. 

He first spoke on if talks were had over his future and admits he doesn’t fit as a “failed manager” 

"No talks, we just get on with it. I was told by Spurs we have to win a trophy, and they are trying something different. 

"This is a different story to tell, and maybe I am not a failed manager but one who, if you give time, the story always ends the same, with me and a trophy.

"I just don’t fit. Not here but just in general. If you look at it through the prism that I’m a failed manager who is lucky to get this job – I know you are smirking at me but that has been said, and I can find the print (that says it) – then of course these five weeks look like I’m under pressure." 

Spurs sacking was offensive

He continued his rant about Tottenham and said he was offended when they let him go as he sees himself as a winner.

"Spurs said they tried to bring winners in and needed something different. I was offended by that, as I see myself as a winner.

"They finished eighth and no European football. We finished fifth in my first year. Every time Harry Kane scores a goal, I just wish he'd stayed one more year. He'd have been handy to have.

"For some reason, that year has disappeared from the record books. All I hear of is that we finished 17th in my second year."

First 10 games crucial

Postecoglou then revealed how important the first 10 games are for a manager, as he continues his tirade against Tottenham, who he suggests should have appreciated his trophy win more.

"My first year at Tottenham was used as a reason for losing my job as even Tottenham decided that the first 10 games were an anomaly. But the first 10 games here are very important apparently.

"I got them back into European football and was told in a meeting that winning a trophy means everything for this football club. We won the trophy.

"I will do what I think is the right thing to do to bring success to this club."

Finally, the Forest boss commented on the importance of Saturday's clash against Chelsea in what feels like a must-win game.

"It is always important to win the next game, we are facing a very good opponent.

"We've had a good few weeks training and everyone has come back (from the international break) in good condition." 

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