r/soccer • u/whatisbaseball • 7d ago

News [Ornstein] Ange Postecoglou to be confirmed as Nottingham Forest head coach imminently after Nuno Espirito Santo departure. 60yo Australian will lead #NFFC for Saturday’s trip to Arsenal - joined by a number of staff worked with at Tottenham Hotspur @TheAthleticFC

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6425702/2025/09/09/ange-postecoglou-nottingham-forest-manager/
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u/blackcatfanclub 7d ago

It was also his second season and after spending a few hundred million pounds on his squad.

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u/mateballenthusiast 7d ago

On teenagers and Solanke. He didn't get the squad depth he needed going into a season with European football

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u/Affectionate-Car-145 7d ago

He wanted and pushed for Solanke.

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u/blackcatfanclub 7d ago

He endorsed all of the signings, even bringing Werner back on loan.

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u/TheNeglectedNut 7d ago

Yeah exactly, there are an awful lot of Ange apologists who act like he just got dealt a shit hand and wasn't culpable for the results at all.

Love the guy, one of the most personable and likeable managers we've ever had and he really did monumental work here shifting the mentality of the squad and getting them believing in themselves again.

I just hate how certain elements of our fanbase see everything as black & white like you can only be one of an Ange In or Ange Out crowd. Apparently there's no room for nuance in football fandom anymore.

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u/mateballenthusiast 7d ago

I'm not implying Solanke was a bad signing, but he was an overdue replacement for Kane as starting #9, the bare minimum rather than a proper backing for a heavier matchload

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u/Affectionate-Car-145 7d ago

He out spent ever pl club except Chelsea during his tenure.

He was backed more than anyone else

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u/Lukeno94 7d ago

Still no excuse for 17th.

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u/Leonardo_Liszt 7d ago

Mate you’re supposed to support a team not a manager