Ange Postecoglou attributes his extremely brief tenure as Nottingham Forest manager to his own decisions, expressing accountability for the outcome and discussing a broad range of topics, including his backstory and views on the vacant Manchester United managerial position.
The Australian, 60, took over from Nuno Espirito Santo in September, but Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis dismissed him just 39 days later after six defeats in eight games.
The interview covers Postecoglou's reflections on his Forest stint, including his admission that taking the job so soon after leaving Tottenham was a mistake and that his approach differed from the club’s established ways.
In the wider chat, he also discusses Marinakis, noting that while the owner invites results, he believes Marinakis’s ambition was a key factor in Forest reaching the Premier League.
Postecoglou reflects on his time at Celtic, ruling out a return and indicating that his future steps will be new ventures where he can win things, while maintaining affection for Celtic.
One notable anecdote recounts a World Club Championship match between his South Melbourne side and Manchester United at the Maracana, highlighting a moment involving Roy Keane and the team’s shirts as remembered by Postecoglou.
The interview ends with Postecoglou describing the Manchester United job as the hardest in world football, outlining the traits required to succeed at Old Trafford and suggesting he would pursue a process aligned with his methods if approached by a club.
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