Ange Postecoglou has been facing pressure at Nottingham Forest after a slow start to the Premier League season, with reports suggesting that the club hierarchy is considering other options if results do not improve. Former Burnley and Everton boss Sean Dyche is rumored to be the front-runner for the job if Postecoglou is sacked, with Rafa Benitez also being considered as a potential replacement.
Despite the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo in the September international break, Postecoglou has struggled to pick up results, earning only one point from his first four Premier League matches. The upcoming game against Chelsea after the international break is described as “huge” for Postecoglou, and he is under pressure to deliver a positive result to turn things around.
Football Insider journalist Pete O’Rourke suggests that Postecoglou is likely to be given at least a few more games to try and improve the team’s performances. The club owners and fans demand immediate success in football management, and Postecoglou will need to start winning games to alleviate the pressure on him.
On a lighter note, former Australia defender Ryan McGowan shared an amusing anecdote about his experience sitting next to Postecoglou on a long-haul flight, describing it as the “worst 16 hours of my life.” Despite the discomfort of the flight, McGowan praised Postecoglou’s coaching abilities, stating that he is the best coach he’s worked with and highlighted his ability to set clear rules and expectations for players to follow. McGowan described Postecoglou as distant and scary but effective in getting the best out of his players.
