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Embattled boss the Forest head coach delivered an emotional explanation about his career and committed to win honors at Nottingham Forest allowed sufficient opportunity

The 60-year-old is under pressure having been unable to secure victory in none of his initial seven fixtures following his appointment instead of the previous boss in September

The club has been assessing available choices over the pause in fixtures, and former Clarets coach the defensive specialist a potential option reviewed as a potential replacement even though Postecoglou just taking over for less than six weeks

They host the Blues on Saturday and Postecoglou gave a lengthy address during his pre-game news conference, with the team occupying 17th position in England's top flight

"Some look at the weeds while I observe at the development occurring," he declared, "I am really excited since I work with a team of developing footballers willing to change"

The manager additionally revealed he hadn't communicated with the chairman Evangelos Marinakis over the recent pause

"I am not wasting my energy regarding external perceptions" he emphasized

"I genuinely don't match, not here, throughout football" he clarified

Previous Club History

"I assumed control of Spurs and was informed from the owner during that period 'this organization has to win a trophy'"

"He stated 'we attempted to appoint proven winners, the Portuguese coach and the Italian tactician but it didn't succeed, we need an alternative method'"

"I was a bit taken aback by that as I view myself as successful"

Justifying His Performance

"We secured fifth place my first year" he remembered

"Every time Harry Kane scored a goal I often thought he had remained for another season as it would have proven beneficial to keep his services following our fifth-place finish"

"However strangely that campaign has vanished from public memory" he argued

Moving Ahead

"Therefore, we arrive at the present situation in which there exists a different story to share, that possibly I'm no an unsuccessful coach who was fortunate to secure this position"

"but possibly I'm a leader who if provided patience, the story always ends similarly"

"Throughout my coaching career, the result is consistent - alongside me and a trophy"

Postecoglou won the Europa League in May - their first piece of silverware in nearly two decades along with their initial continental trophy for 41

The ex-Celtic boss additionally committed, provided with patience, he would maintain his record of claiming honors everywhere he has managed