“Obviously not”- Roy Keane Has Already Decided What Nottingham Forest Must Do With Ange Postecoglou”

“Obviously not”- Roy Keane Has Already Decided What Nottingham Forest Must Do With Ange Postecoglou”

Roy Keane Delivers Verdict on Ange Postecoglou’s Struggles at Nottingham Forest

Roy Keane has weighed in on Ange Postecoglou’s difficult start as Nottingham Forest manager following the team’s winless run under his leadership.

A 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United before the international break extended Postecoglou’s poor start at the City Ground since replacing Nuno Espirito Santo. The match at St James’ Park was not without controversy, as Bruno Guimaraes’ goal stood despite his collision with Morgan Gibbs-White in the buildup. Nick Woltemade later sealed the win for the hosts.

Postecoglou is already under significant pressure just seven games into his tenure, with Forest sitting 17th in the Premier League, a single point above the relegation zone. As speculation about his future grows, former Forest midfielder Roy Keane has shared his view on how much time the Australian manager should be given.

Keane: Postecoglou Might Not Last the Season

Speaking on The Stick To Football podcast, Keane suggested that Postecoglou could struggle to make it through the season if results don’t improve.

“I don’t know if he’ll last a full season,” Keane said. “If Forest keep hovering near the bottom, the club will start to panic about relegation. You can’t expect to be guaranteed a year, but at the same time, seven games isn’t enough either.”

While Keane believes it’s far too early to consider sacking Postecoglou, the pressure is mounting. Reports from TBR Football claim owner Evangelos Marinakis is already weighing his options, with Fulham boss Marco Silva identified as a possible successor.

Many Forest supporters were angry when Nuno was dismissed, especially after he led the club to European football last season. However, his strained relationship with Marinakis opened the door for Postecoglou, who shares a strong rapport with the owner. Still, that relationship alone might not be enough to save him if results don’t improve quickly — with Chelsea and Bournemouth next on the schedule.

Why Postecoglou Deserves More Time

Despite Forest’s current struggles, the situation is not an easy one to fix. Pundit Chris Sutton recently accused some Forest fans of being “entitled” after chants calling for Postecoglou’s dismissal echoed around the City Ground. His comments may seem harsh, but they highlight a key point — it’s too soon to write off the manager.

Postecoglou’s stint at Tottenham ended poorly in the league, but he did deliver European success. His track record shows he’s capable of building competitive teams — given time.

Yes, the Australian coach must start picking up results to relieve pressure, but he’s also trying to reshape a team used to a completely different style of play. Forest need patience if they want his long-term vision to succeed.