External expectations Doesn't Affect Me, Affirms Confident Postecoglou

Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou insists that external scrutiny regarding his position will not impact his methodology.

The team remains without a victory in his first six games since the Australian took over from Nuno Espirito Santo at the club's stadium.

A group of Forest fans chanted, "you'll be dismissed in the morning", at the ex- Tottenham and Celtic boss following the recent 3-2 European loss at their ground to Midtjylland.

The Manager's Reaction to Criticism

Postecoglou, however, stated that the European trophy he won at Tottenham the previous campaign, prior to being sacked in the summer, was proof he does not let external factors to affect his coaching.

"I don't think about it," he added. "My responsibility involves ensuring this football club advances and reaches a position where it can challenge for titles," stated Postecoglou.

"If I start putting timelines to that or stress over what is occurring next week then I am not performing the role I have been given.

"I believe it is helpful to anybody. At the end of the day, I have to concentrate on the atmosphere, the training, the way we play, and as I said last night, I am remain extremely confident in my belief that we are not too far away.

"To explain - I was aware I was getting sacked at Tottenham approximately 3-4 months prior to I did, but that didn't prevent me from winning something."

Professional Background

The veteran coach joined Spurs from Celtic in the previous year and fans at first warmed to the coach for his attacking style of play, with the London club finishing fifth in the Premier League during his first season.

Postecoglou's second term was challenging as Spurs ended 17th in the standings. He nevertheless, guide the team to their first trophy in nearly two decades as they defeated Manchester United in the European final.

Current Circumstances

Forest travel to Newcastle United on the weekend (14:00 BST).

With the current unfavorable streak of results, there is no denying it has been a challenging start for Postecoglou.

And the numbers illustrate just how poor Forest have been since his appointment.

Statistical Breakdown

• In Postecoglou's six matches, they have lost four times across three different competitions
• No Premier League team has been defeated in as many matches as Forest since his appointment
• They have conceded thirteen scores - at a average of 2.17 per game
• Only Manchester United and Burnley have a poorer goals conceded per game average than Forest since Postecoglou's appointment
• Surprisingly, it is the 35th occurrence in which a Premier League manager has not secured a victory in their first six fixtures in every tournament

Record Context

Paul Jewell holds the record, having failed to win in his initial twenty-seven matches as Derby County boss in the 2007/08 campaign.

Nuno was fired after only three fixtures of this campaign when Forest were tenth in the table. They are currently 17th, having tied once and lost two of their three domestic games under Postecoglou.

He is the first permanent Forest coach in 100 years not to secure a victory in his initial six fixtures.

Supporter Perspective

This season should have been one of Nottingham Forest's finest in modern history. Qualification for Europe for the initial occasion in 30 years, the best squad this millennium and all involved working towards the common goal.

Unexpectedly, at least for now, that has all gone away. Nuno has left, performances have been poor and on Thursday night the stadium turned on the recent appointment Ange Postecoglou after just six matches.

And yet it's very much classic Forest, a club that veers from success to internal crisis like a learner driver who fails to remain in a lane.

Upcoming Challenges

With games against Newcastle, the Blues, the Portuguese side, the Cherries and the Red Devils approaching, it's very hard to predict if he can reverse the situation before it becomes even more toxic.

But question any supporter and they'll tell you the identical thing, it's always eventful at Nottingham Forest.