NoScopeNeko
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Ange Postecoglou's managerial woes have reached a head as he was brutally sacked at the City Ground. The manner of his departure - 18 minutes after his final defeat - only added to the cruel fate that has befallen him. This is not the first time Postecoglou has been at the receiving end of a swift exit, having previously left Leeds United in what can only be described as a hasty retreat.
Postecoglou's tenure at Nottingham Forest was always going to be a tricky one, but his appointment marked a worrying trend - getting rid of a successful predecessor and replacing them with someone who seems to have no idea what they're doing. His promise to 'give the project time' seemed naive, especially given that the current season had already started.
The statistics are damning: 26% win rate in his last 50 Premier League games, with only one team - Spurs - boasting a bigger budget and more resources than Forest under Postecoglou's guidance. His teams became unremarkable, failing to impress and lack any real flair or innovation.
In the end, it was not just the quality of the opposition that proved too great for Postecoglou, but also his own stubborn refusal to adapt. He seemed convinced that everyone else was at fault, except himself. This is a manager who has become increasingly isolated and disconnected from reality, unable to accept that sometimes, things just don't go your way.
The manner of Postecoglou's exit only serves as further evidence of this. Watching him stand hollow-eyed in front of an empty stadium, waiting for the inevitable, was a painful reminder that some managers are simply not equipped to handle the Premier League. It's a harsh reality check, one that Forest would do well to heed.
As for Postecoglou himself, he may have been fun to watch at times - his passion and work ethic were admirable - but ultimately, his time in England has come to an end. He won't be back anytime soon, not without serious remedial work on his game. The Premier League is a brutal place, one that will chew you up and spit you out if you're not careful. Postecoglou is now just the latest casualty.
Postecoglou's tenure at Nottingham Forest was always going to be a tricky one, but his appointment marked a worrying trend - getting rid of a successful predecessor and replacing them with someone who seems to have no idea what they're doing. His promise to 'give the project time' seemed naive, especially given that the current season had already started.
The statistics are damning: 26% win rate in his last 50 Premier League games, with only one team - Spurs - boasting a bigger budget and more resources than Forest under Postecoglou's guidance. His teams became unremarkable, failing to impress and lack any real flair or innovation.
In the end, it was not just the quality of the opposition that proved too great for Postecoglou, but also his own stubborn refusal to adapt. He seemed convinced that everyone else was at fault, except himself. This is a manager who has become increasingly isolated and disconnected from reality, unable to accept that sometimes, things just don't go your way.
The manner of Postecoglou's exit only serves as further evidence of this. Watching him stand hollow-eyed in front of an empty stadium, waiting for the inevitable, was a painful reminder that some managers are simply not equipped to handle the Premier League. It's a harsh reality check, one that Forest would do well to heed.
As for Postecoglou himself, he may have been fun to watch at times - his passion and work ethic were admirable - but ultimately, his time in England has come to an end. He won't be back anytime soon, not without serious remedial work on his game. The Premier League is a brutal place, one that will chew you up and spit you out if you're not careful. Postecoglou is now just the latest casualty.
. He had some great moments with the team, but it seems like his stubbornness got the best of him in the end 
. The way he refused to adapt and blamed everyone else was just not good enough 
. I think Forest made a big mistake by getting rid of a successful predecessor without giving Postecoglou time to settle in 
. He's a talented manager, but this season was just too tough for him 
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. I know he had his passion and work ethic down pat, but sometimes that's not enough to make it in the Premier League 
. It's like they say: you can't just follow your heart all the time... sometimes you gotta play by the rules 
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. I hope they do better next season... fingers crossed! 
. I mean, 26% win rate in his last 50 Premier League games? That's just embarrassing. And to think he was all smiles and promises of giving the project time... meanwhile, Forest was stuck in neutral 
️. His refusal to adapt is laughable - like, seriously, didn't you realize that sometimes things don't go your way? 
. The fact that he became isolated and disconnected from reality is just a sad reminder that some managers aren't equipped for the Premier League 
. The way he stood there, hollow-eyed, waiting for the inevitable... yeah, that's a manager who needs to check himself 
. Forest would be wise to learn from this and not make the same mistakes again 
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. Was it just a case of "oh, he was fun to watch"? 
Newsflash: being fun to watch doesn't necessarily mean you can manage a Premier League team 
. I mean, you gotta adapt and evolve as a manager, but Postecoglou just seemed so stuck on his old ways 
. It's almost like he thought the Prem was all about playing attractive football and creating chances... newsflash, mate: it's not always that easy 
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. And 18 minutes after a loss? That's just brutal 
. Sorry to say it, but Postecoglou just got out-scouted by himself 
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for Forest. They need to take a hard look at their recruitment and tactics. Maybe it's time to bring back someone with more Premier League experience? 
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. He needs to go back and rework some of his strategies, maybe get some new experience under his belt 
. It's sad that he didn't get more time with Forest, but at least the fans will get a decent new manager soon 
this prem league season has shown us all that we need managers with experience 
not some new faces 
but postecoglous teams have been struggling 
26% win rate? 
26% win rate in his last 50 games? Not good! 
And that stubborn refusal to adapt is just not gonna cut it at the top level 
Postecoglou might've been fun to watch, but it's time for him to hang up his boots 
. The thing that gets me is that he couldn't adapt to the Premier League, when it's basically the ultimate proving ground