Postecoglou’s Forest bow at Arsenal: work rate over glamour as the new era begins
Ange Postecoglou makes his Forest bow away to Arsenal.
It has been a whirlwind week after he replaced Nuno Espírito Santo.
He does not pretend to be pragmatic, but he must win players quickly.
Nuno left with questions about direction, and Postecoglou inherits the task.
Arsenal away is not a friendly test for a new man.
The plan may tweak rather than overhaul because time with the squad is short.
Postecoglou must show he can adapt, not just recycle Tottenham ideas.
Forest will rely on work rate, defensive solidity and long ball recovery.
Just bloody effort will carry them, not glossy statistics or tidy xG talk.
If anyone bangs on about xG, remind them it does not score goals in reality.
No love lost for Spurs, the media darlings with soft spines.
Blackburn are still rivals who will not be treated with kid gloves.
This weekend’s fixtures barely register while Forest chase a reality check and a result.
TLDR
Forest will graft for results and adapt quickly.
Postecoglou must prove the plan works at Arsenal, not in theory.
Spurs and their glamour get less respect than Blackburn on a Tuesday.
Ange Postecoglou
Nottingham Forest