Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed he will hold crucial talks with club owner Evangelos Marinakis regarding his future after yet another disappointing result left the team winless in his first seven matches in charge.
The Australian coach, appointed just 26 days ago, remains determined to fight for his job despite increasing pressure and reports of unrest among the players.
Speaking after the match, Postecoglou admitted that the start to life at Forest has been tougher than expected but insisted he still loves “the fight.”
“It’s a struggle, it’s a fight — that’s what we do,” he said. “It doesn’t worry me; that’s why I love what I do. I could’ve been sitting on the couch watching the game, but I’d rather be here.”
A Fiery Exchange with Reporters
Postecoglou’s post-match interview took an interesting turn when he appeared to take a swipe at a reporter.
“Depending on who’s on, I’d probably have the TV on mute,” he joked.
Despite speculation surrounding his job security, Postecoglou maintained that he is ready for whatever comes next.
“If people want to make an assessment on me after three and a half weeks, that’s fine. I knew this job would be a massive challenge, and I’m still confident we’ll get where we need to be.”
Determined to Fight On
The 60-year-old manager, who made his name in Australia before coaching Celtic and Tottenham, said he has always thrived on adversity.
“So what if it’s a fight? I love the challenge of taking this club where it needs to be. If people think I’m not the right person, it makes no difference to me.”
After the final whistle, Postecoglou was seen applauding the travelling fans but had little interaction with his players — a moment that raised eyebrows among supporters and pundits.
He later brushed off suggestions that he was losing the dressing room:
“Don’t read into things. I wore a different jacket today too! Maybe next week it’ll be someone else under the spotlight. I couldn’t care less. I love the fight — it’s what I’ve done my whole career.”
‘Not a Lost Cause’
When asked whether he still believed he could turn things around, Postecoglou’s response was characteristically defiant:
“What’s wrong with something being hard? Why do we want everything delivered nicely packaged? I started in semi-professional football at 32 and I’m now managing in the Premier League at 60 — do you think I lack self-belief?”
The Forest boss also acknowledged that the Premier League spotlight can be intense, but said he embraces it:
“There always needs to be a manager under pressure — this time it’s me. Like most other managers, I actually enjoy this part. I love having a challenge on my hands.”
