"If anyone knows about the cut-throat nature of football management then it is the Australian. Just six months ago Postecoglou masterminded Tottenham's euphoric Europa League triumph, ending the club's 17-year trophy drought in the process. Just over two weeks later, the 60-year-old was sacked. Now, in his new role as Forest manager, Postecoglou's position is once again under major scrutiny."
"But this time the body of work is less impressive. Postecoglou has overseen seven matches since replacing Nuno Espirito Santo 38 days ago; he's not managed a single victory in that time. So, the prospect of Postecoglou being relieved of his duties in the event of a fourth defeat in five Premier League matches since taking charge against Chelsea on Saturday will not arrive as a shock to the Forest boss."
"All the indications are that Forest will target a manager who has a history of playing pragmatic football, or at least a more balanced approach in comparison to Postecoglou's trademark front-foot, attacking methodology. That in itself begs the question why Forest decided to part with Nuno, who successfully led Forest into Europe adopting the style of gameplan the City Ground club are looking for should they fire Postecoglou."
Ange Postecoglou arrived at Nottingham Forest after a high-profile but short-lived spell at Tottenham, where he won the Europa League then was sacked weeks later. Postecoglou has failed to secure a victory in seven matches since replacing Nuno Espirito Santo 38 days ago. A fourth defeat in five Premier League games could prompt his dismissal, and the club reportedly developed contingency plans during the international break. Board unease and supporter discontent have made replacement planning more concrete. Forest are likely to seek a manager with a pragmatic, balanced approach rather than Postecoglou's attacking philosophy, raising questions about Nuno's departure amid behind-the-scenes tensions.
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