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Embattled coach Ange Postecoglou presented a heartfelt justification regarding his track record as he vowed to win honors with the club allowed sufficient opportunity

The veteran coach faces scrutiny having been unable to secure victory in none of his opening seven games after taking over from the previous boss recently

The club has been reviewing their options during the international break, with ex-Burnley boss the defensive specialist among the names reviewed as an alternative despite Postecoglou only being appointed for barely over a month

Forest faces the Blues on Saturday and Postecoglou presented a five-minute monologue in his match preview news conference, with the team 17th in England's top flight

"Many observers concentrate at the weeds while I observe at the development occurring," he said, "I am really excited because I possess a group of young players ready to evolve"

He also confirmed there was no discussion with the club's owner the Greek businessman throughout the break

"I don't intend to use my focus on what people think" he continued

"I just don't fit, not just at Forest, throughout football" he elaborated

Previous Club History

"I assumed control of the North London club and was told by the leadership back then 'this organization has to win silverware'"

"He stated 'we attempted to appoint proven winners, Jose [Mourinho] and the Italian tactician and it hasn't worked, we require something different'"

"I felt somewhat insulted by that statement since I consider myself as triumphant"

Defending His Record

"We secured fifth place my first year" he remembered

"Every time the England captain found the net I often thought he'd just stayed one more year because it would have been useful to keep his services post our top-five position"

"But somehow that year has been erased from public memory" he argued

Future Focus

"Therefore, we arrive at the present situation where there's another perspective to share, that perhaps I'm not a disappointing tactician who got lucky to secure this position"

"but perhaps I'm a manager that if you give them time, the tale invariably finishes similarly"

"At all my previous clubs, the outcome is identical - alongside me celebrating success"

He claimed continental honors last spring - the club's initial honor after a long drought plus their first UEFA silverware for 41

The ex-Celtic boss likewise vowed, if given time, he would continue his record of claiming honors at each club he's coached