Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou has admitted he is not shocked by the fierce reaction from supporters following the club’s disappointing 3-2 defeat to FC Midtjylland in the Europa League. Fans at the City Ground voiced their frustration on Thursday night, with some calling for the Australian to be sacked after another poor result.
Postecoglou, who took charge last month after replacing Nuno Espírito Santo, has endured a turbulent start to life at Forest. Remarkably, he has become the first permanent manager in the club’s history in over a century to fail to win any of his opening six matches — a record that has intensified pressure on his leadership.
During the match, chants of “You’re getting sacked in the morning” echoed through the stands, a sentiment the 60-year-old former Tottenham Hotspur boss said he fully understood.
“They’re entitled to their opinion, and I heard it loud and clear,” Postecoglou told reporters. “Nothing surprises me in football anymore. It’s the climate we’re in. My job is to get results, help the team progress, and give the supporters reasons to believe. The only way I can change the mood is by winning games.”
Despite the backlash, Postecoglou remains confident in his long-term vision for the club. He emphasized that his process is beginning to take shape and believes Forest are “not far away” from turning performances into results.
Forest’s struggles are reflected in the Premier League table, where they sit 17th with just five points from six games. The road ahead doesn’t get easier: they face a tough October fixture list, starting with Newcastle United away on Sunday, followed by Chelsea at home and an away trip to Bournemouth.
Acknowledging the difficult atmosphere surrounding the club, Postecoglou said:
“I understand the frustration, especially directed at me. But this isn’t unfamiliar territory. I’ve been in tough situations before, and I truly believe we’re on the right track.”
With mounting pressure and fans demanding change, Forest’s upcoming fixtures could prove decisive in determining whether Postecoglou’s belief in his process translates into much-needed victories.
