Ange Postecoglou’s ‘first’ big Nottm Forest decision shows growth post-Spurs amid Amorim mistake

Has Ange Postecoglou caught the pragmatism bug? His ‘first’ big decision at Nottingham Forest shows clear signs of growth post-Tottenham Hotspur…

The significant step to replace Nuno Espirito Santo, following the harshest of sackings, with Postecoglou is typical of overbearing owner Evangelos Marinakis, who is intent on turning Nottm Forest into one of the best teams in the Premier League.

Nuno was always likely to be sacrificed during this journey amid his pragmatic approach, though he would have lasted a bit longer had it not been for his widely reported falling-out with Marinakis and transfer supremo Edu.

But the return of chaos at the City Ground has allowed Marinakis to usher in a seismic change with the appointment of Postecoglou.

Nuno and Postecoglou could not be further apart in terms of footballing philosophies, with this appointment making it clear that Marinakis wants an entertaining and more fluid brand of football, as well as the possibility of winning silverware with a self-professed trophy specialist.

Though it is a bold move to bring in Postecoglou at a time when Forest’s squad is very much catered towards a head coach in the mould of Nuno, so early teething issues, at the very least, are to be expected until the club evolves to fit the former Spurs and Celtic boss.