Nottingham Forest are struggling a mini-crisis proper now and under-fire new boss Ange Postecoglou is beneath important strain, regardless of being simply six video games into his tenure.
Ange Postecoglou already going through requires Nottingham Forest sack
Appointed just below one month in the past after Forest parted methods with Nuno Espírito Santo, Postecoglou was introduced in on the promise of a brand new attacking course and a extra optimistic, high-pressing model of soccer.
To date, although, outcomes have been extraordinarily disappointing and dissatisfaction is mounting within the stands.
Chants of ‘you are getting sacked within the morning’ rang across the Metropolis Floor when Danish minnows FC Midtjylland secured a shock 3-2 Europa League win in Nottingham on Thursday – a match which greatest summed up Forest’s critical fragility since Postecoglou took cost.
Forest stay winless beneath Postecoglou after six matches in all competitions, a stretch that has seen them lose 4 and draw two.
It’s the worst begin by any Forest supervisor in 100 years, and frustration has spilled over into disdain amongst supporters.
Postecoglou’s trademark ‘Angeball’ — a philosophy constructed on possession, fast transitions, and aggressive urgent — has struggled to translate into wanted outcomes.
Forest’s squad, accustomed to a extra pragmatic, counter-attacking model beneath Nuno, have seemed fairly uncomfortable adjusting to the brand new method up to now — regardless of some flashes of sensible play in opposition to the likes of Actual Betis — the place they actually deserved to win that sport.
Ange Postecoglou’s tenure at Nottingham Forest up to now | Competitors |
|---|---|
Arsenal 3-0 Forest | Premier League |
Swansea 3-2 Forest | Carabao Cup |
Burnley 1-1 Forest | Premier League |
Actual Betis 2-2 Forest | Europa League |
Forest 0-1 Sunderland | Premier League |
Forest 2-3 FC Midtjylland | Europa League |
Defensive frailties have been majorly uncovered, with the crew conceding essential objectives from set items and counter-attacks.
A visit to Newcastle awaits Postecoglou subsequent, however whereas Forest are remaining affected person with the 60-year-old (Fabrizio Romano), this might now change fairly rapidly.
A loss at St. James’ Park may even spell the tip for Tottenham’s former boss, who ended the Lilywhites’ 17-year await main silverware on the finish of final season.
Fabrizio Romano reported this week that Ange shall be given time at Forest, however based on TEAMtalk, ruthless Reds proprietor Evangelos Marinakis is already contemplating a daring substitute.
Oliver Glasner rising as “prime candidate” to exchange Ange at Forest
In line with their info, as sourced by journalist Fraser Fletcher, Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is now among the many prime contenders to succeed Postecoglou if he’s sacked.
Glasner helped to finish Palace’s history-long await a serious trophy final time period, guiding them to a 2-1 win over Man Metropolis within the FA Cup last, and the South Londoners are at the moment on an unprecedented 19-game unbeaten run.
The Austrian has additionally labored wonders on a restricted funds regardless of shedding the likes of Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze, which has prompted hyperlinks to the Man United job as strain additionally mounts on Ruben Amorim.
It’s believed that Glasner is rising as a “prime candidate” for the Forest job now too, however it stays to be seen whether or not the Europa League-winning tactician would swap high-flying Palace for Forest given their contrasting fortunes.
That being mentioned, Glasner’s confirmed monitor report of persistently overachieving with less-fancied squads within the Bundesliga, Austrian Bundesliga and, now, the Premier League, makes him a fairly distinctive possibility.
The 51-year-old’s versatile tactical method has earned critical plaudits, and he’s identified for constructing compact, organized groups that defend as a unit, which may deal with Forest’s vulnerabilities beneath Postecoglou.
Glasner was named as a managerial goal for Tottenham at one level as effectively, with pundit John Wenham calling him a probably “thrilling” appointment.
Whereas Glasner is at the moment employed and Palace will doubtless battle to maintain him, dependable stories declare that he’s hesitating on signing a brand new deal after being provided one in the summertime, together with his present contract resulting from expire in 2026 (BBC).
