The Athletic FC Podcast How much time will Ange get at Forest?
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Oct 9, 2025 
Paul Taylor, a Nottingham Forest writer for The Athletic, teams up with football journalist Charlie Eccleshare to dissect Ange Postecoglou's tumultuous start at Forest. They explore the narrow margins that led to losses and analyze the clash between Postecoglou's attacking philosophy and the club's defensive identity under Nuno. The discussion delves into dressing-room dynamics, the challenges of a mid-season tactical overhaul, and whether ownership will grant the patience required for a turnaround amidst rising scrutiny.
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Small Margins, Big Perception
- Ange's worst-start stat masks small margins that could've changed outcomes in early games.
- Paul Taylor argues a single early win might have shifted mood and given Postecoglou breathing room.
Slow Starts Are Typical For Ange
- Ange often has slow starts across jobs, so early struggles aren't unique.
- Charlie Eccleshare notes Spurs was the outlier where Ange began strongly, not the norm.
Style Shift Removed Defensive Certainty
- Postecoglou's arrival produced a radical style shift that removed Forest's defensive comfort.
- Paul Taylor says that loss of organisation and set-piece weakness has amplified fan concern.