NOTINGHAM, UK (AP) — Ange Postecoglou says that if he continues for more than a season, he may need to quickly acquire silverware in Nottingham Forest.
The former Tottenham coach famously declared last year that he always won the trophy in his second season – and lived to her with that pride Winning in the Europa League.
But saving his job isn’t enough, and he admits that he might have to do better in the forest.
Postecoglou said Thursday that he may need a trophy “to celebrate his second year here” this season.
“I’ve already said that, that’s what I want to do. I want to win the trophy. That’s what I’ve done in my entire career and that’s what I want to do here,” he said at his first press conference in Forest.
Post-Ecogul replaced Nuno Espirito Santo after the Portuguese coach was fired despite being fired on Tuesday, despite being transformed from a relegated butler into a team competing for Champions League qualifying.
Forest has secured a spot in the Europa League this season. This is the first time I’ve qualified in Europe in 30 years. but Nuno was still fired After his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis deteriorated.
Postecoglou was fired by the Spurs in June, First trophy in 17 years.
On Thursday, the Australian said they knew his fate even before that victory after a season in which the Spurs endured the worst Premier League campaign of all time and finished 17th in the rankings.
“I knew there would be a fair way to come before the final,” he said. “But we won it, paraded, had a great three days and I didn’t want to hurt it, but I knew it was done.
“From my point of view, I had the opportunity to handle it. Whether it feels unfair or not, other people make those decisions and make those decisions.”
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