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    Postecoglou Unveiled as Nottingham Forest Manager, Insists He Has “Nothing to Prove”

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    • Postecoglou says he doesn’t have point to prove in official unveiling as Forest manager

    Postecoglou Unveiled as Nottingham Forest Manager, Insists He Has "Nothing to Prove"
    Postecoglou Unveiled as Nottingham Forest Manager, Insists He Has “Nothing to Prove”

    Ange Postecoglou says he is focused on writing a fresh chapter in Nottingham Forest’s history rather than trying to silence critics after being officially presented as the club’s new manager on Thursday.

    “I don’t see it as a point to prove. You let your actions speak for themselves,” the 60-year-old told reporters at the City Ground, where he was unveiled as Nuno Espirito Santo’s replacement.

    “You have to understand the responsibility you have. Football clubs exist to bring joy to supporters — they are the lifeblood of this game. That’s all I care about. I’ll win things here and people will still have doubts about me.”

    Postecoglou arrives in Nottingham just two months after being dismissed by Tottenham Hotspur, despite guiding the London side to Europa League glory. Spurs’ 17th-place Premier League finish had already sealed his fate.

    “It wasn’t great, but I knew it was coming long before the Europa League final,” he admitted. “Maybe these things happen for a reason, because now I have this opportunity.”

    The call to take over Forest came unexpectedly. “I was on the school run when it came through. Once we got into discussions, it didn’t take much to realise it was a great opportunity,” he said.

    Espirito Santo had led Forest to seventh in the league and a European return, but a breakdown in his relationship with club owner Evangelos Marinakis paved the way for change.

    “The opportunity presented itself because of the work I’ve done,” said Postecoglou, who previously ended Tottenham’s 15-year trophy drought and won two Scottish Premiership titles with Celtic.

    Still, he acknowledged the challenge of convincing Forest’s loyal fanbase. “They’re not going to love me on the first day. I’ve got to earn their respect. But this is a unique club, and when you build momentum here, special things can happen.”

    Known for his uncompromising attacking philosophy, the Australian-Greek coach insisted he would not abandon his style. “I want my teams to play exciting football, to score goals, and to win games. I make no apologies for that.”

    Postecoglou’s debut in charge will be no easy task: Forest open their Premier League campaign with a daunting trip to Arsenal on Saturday. “It is what it is. Every Premier League fixture is tough. It’s a great game to start with,” he said.

     

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