Nottingham Forest fans directed a brutal taunt toward manager Ange Postecoglou during the Europa League clash with FC Midtjylland on Thursday night
Nottingham Forest fans have made their feelings clear on new boss Ange Postecoglou during their clash with FC Midtjylland in the Europa League. Supporters targetted the Australian with chants of ‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’ with Forest 3-1 down at the City Ground.
Ousmane Diao gave the travelling Danish side the lead after 18 minutes before Dan Ndoye equalised just four minutes later. Parity did not last long with the Hedens Drenge going back ahead in the 24th minute thanks to Mads Bech Sorensen.
It was a disappointing night for Premier League Forest. When the visitors countered in the 88th minute from a Reds corner, Valdemar Andreasen added a third, which was followed by vociferous boos from the Forest faithful.
As the away side wheeled away to celebrate their third, the City Ground responded with chants of ‘You’re getting sacked in the morning.’
Chris Wood would go on to grab a late consolation goal from the penalty spot and make it 3-2 on the night, but it was another disappointing setback for Postecoglou.
The Australian head coach showed little response when Forest’s second goal went in, just a few minutes after the chants calling for him to be sacked.
Speaking on TNT Sports, commentator Darren Fletcher said: “I tell you what has just been sung around the City Ground if you didn’t catch it, the Forest fans are singing ‘you are going to get sacked in the morning’ which you sometimes hear from the away supporters.
“That has just been directed at Ange Postecoglou. This has turned into a disastrous night for Forest in Europe. They (supporters) are leaving in droves.
“It’s a football club that had such a good feel factor to it last season and now it feels splintered.”
The 3-2 defeat makes it six games without a victory for the Forest boss, while the Tricky Trees are looking for just their second win of the season after the win over Brentford on the opening day of the season.
Speaking after the game, Postecoglou said: “Really disappointing. Really, really poor goals we conceded in the first half that, again, allowed the opposition to get comfortable in the game.
“It’s been the story of our last few games. Key moments we just let ourselves down. We let ourselves down in key moments in games.
“We knew the threat they provided and there wasn’t anything organisation wise. We just haven’t shown the same desire and determination as the opposition.”
When asked about the chants, the Forest boss said: “Yeah I heard it. They’re fans, they want to see their team win and they’re entitled to their opinion. Nothing surprises me in football anymore.”
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