Ange Postecoglou says accepting Nottingham Forest job was a ‘bad decision’

Football
19 Feb 2026 • 9:03 PM MYT
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  • Ange Postecoglou admitted his 39-day tenure as Nottingham Forest manager was a “bad decision” on his part, taking full responsibility for the ill-fated move.
  • He confessed he was overly eager to return to management after leaving Tottenham and was “lost” without a role for the first time in decades.
  • During his brief spell, Postecoglou oversaw six losses in eight games before being dismissed by the club's owner, Evangelos Marinakis.
  • He suggested he was “sucked in” by the prospect of good players, despite warnings, and walked into a club not truly looking for change.
  • Postecoglou has ruled out any immediate return to Celtic, stating he doesn't “go back” and seeks a new challenge where his distinct ideas and ambitious football philosophy are fully embraced.

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