Ange Postecoglou admits joining Nottingham Forest was a ‘bad decision’

Ange Postecoglou has accepted full responsibility for his ill-fated 39-day tenure at Nottingham Forest, describing the move as a “bad decision” made too soon after leaving Tottenham.

The Australian was dismissed by Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis having failed to win a single Premier League match during his brief reign.

He oversaw six defeats in just eight games after replacing Nuno Espirito Santo at the City Ground in September.

‘I should never have gone there’

Speaking on The Overlap podcast, the 60-year-old confessed he was too eager to return to the dugout following a 20-year career of continuous management.

Postecoglou admitted the allure of the squad’s talent clouded his judgement despite warnings from his inner circle.

“There’s no point me blaming it on ‘I didn’t get time’ or anything. I should never have gone in there. That was on me.”

Ange Postecoglou

The former Celtic boss explained that he felt “lost” without a role but soon realised the playing group was resistant to change following Nuno’s departure.

He suggested the dressing room was not looking for a new direction, creating a problematic environment for his specific methods.

No return to Celtic

While currently without a club, the experienced coach has firmly ruled out a return to Glasgow.

He enjoyed a trophy-laden two-year spell at Celtic Park between 2021 and 2023 but insists he prefers to look forward rather than back.

“I don’t go back. I just don’t think that’s kind of been my career.”

Postecoglou on a potential Celtic return

The manager remains open to new opportunities but stressed that any future employer must be fully committed to his specific attacking philosophy.

He affirmed his desire to join a club where he can “win things” while maintaining his non-negotiable style of play.