Ange Postecoglou has been presented as the new Nottingham Forest boss, but he has offered a comment about his final season at Tottenham Hotspur.
Nottingham Forest axed Nuno Espirito Santo earlier this week, bringing an end to weeks of speculation.
Evangelos Marinakis is a big fan of Ange Postecoglou, and it was little surprise to see the Australian arrive as Nuno’s successor.
Forest’s interest in Postecoglou began in August, and the former Tottenham boss is now preparing for his first game against Arsenal this weekend.
Ange Postecoglou admits major Tottenham Hotspur problem
Postecoglou arrives with major question marks over his suitability at Forest.
Nuno had Forest well-drilled in a low block, using serious pace on the counter-attack to cause problems.
Postecoglou is almost the complete opposite, preferring to press high and dominate possession.
Tottenham axed Postecoglou despite winning the Europa League, and Forest are now hoping to see him bring silverware to the City Ground.
Postecoglou has spoken to the media after being presented as Forest’s new manager, and as captured by Hayters, he admitted one problem from his final season at Tottenham.
Postecoglou admitted that Tottenham’s pre-season preparations were poor, and his Spurs side ‘weren’t prepared’ for a busy season ahead.
Spurs won the Europa League but endured a terrible Premier League season, with Postecoglou suggesting that the poor pre-season ‘cost’ his side.
“Last year was a unique season anyway. We [Tottenham] didn’t have a great pre-season. We just weren’t prepared. Ultimately, that cost us. We just didn’t prepare well,” said Postecoglou.
Ange Postecoglou spots early difference between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur
Postecoglou added that he now believes he will be able to handle the rigours of Premier League and Europa League football this season.
The new Forest boss also drew attention to the experience at his disposal, compared to the youth of the Tottenham squad.
“I do think that when I look at the squad, there’s certainly a little bit more experience than there was [at Spurs]. We signed some young players in the beginning of the year at Spurs.
“I just know the demands of Thursday, Sunday football, particularly playing away in Europe. I think I’ll be better equipped to handle it as well as the staff I have.”
Chris Wood, Matz Sels and Willy Boly are all experienced performers, while the likes of Douglas Luiz, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Ola Aina are all proven Premier League players.
Postecoglou will look to lean on that experience upon arriving at Forest, and will hope for success in both the Premier League and Europa League this season.