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The fall of Nottingham coach Enze Postecoglou is unusual.
Nottingham drew 2-2 in the first match of the Europa League (UEL) phase of the 2025-2026 season against Real Betis (Spain) at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, Spain on the 25th (Korea time). Nottingham took the lead with Igor Jeju's two goals in the first half alone. However, he allowed Antony to equalize in the 40th minute of the second half, ending the match with a draw.
Postecoglou has not won a single game since taking the helm of Nottingham. He made his debut as Nottingham head coach on the 13th. They were defeated 0-3 in the English Premier League (EPL) match against Arsenal. In the third round of the England Carabao Cup (League Cup) against Swansea City (division 2) on the 18th, the team came from behind to lose 2-3. It was a shock. Nottingham led 2-0 at one point in the game. However, he lost 2-3 in the second half alone, conceding three goals. Nottingham also drew 1-1 in the EPL match against Burnley on the 20th. Nottingham took a 1-0 lead in the second minute with Neco Williams' first goal. Williams scored with a powerful mid-range shot, following the ball that flowed from the corner. That was the end of the jubilation. In the 20th minute of the first half, Jadon Anthony lost a point and allowed a 1-1 tie. The possibility of Oleksandr Zinchenko's own goal was raised, but it was recognized as Anthony's score. Nottingham lost without turning the game around. The situation is not good. Nottingham also drew 2-2 with Real Betis.
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British media BBC reported that Postecoglou became the first coach since Paul Williams (acting) in April 2016 to fail to win any of the four Nottingham head coaches. It was the first time as an official coach since Billy Walker in August 1946.
After the game, Postecoglou said, `Players should be proud. It's a difficult place to come, and it's a difficult condition. I think our football was outstanding at times in the first half. I'm just disappointed that we weren't rewarded for our efforts."
The BBC said: "'Postecoglou is still waiting for his first victory. Postecoglou led Tottenham to victory in the Europa League last season. However, things changed in the second half. Unfortunately, Postecoglou could not expect to win. We didn't win in four games. Coach Postecoglou led Tottenham to the top of the Europa League in 2024-2025 last season. 'Captain' lifted the trophy with Son Heung-min. However, the EPL ranking has been hampered. Last season, he remained in 17th place, the remaining Maginot line. Tottenham put Thomas Frank at the helm instead of Postecoglou. Postecoglou bowed his head in his first Europa League game at the helm of Nottingham.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
