Thu Oct 02 18:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Nottingham Forest Eye First Win Under Postecoglou Amid European Return

**Nottingham, England** – Nottingham Forest are currently perched precariously above the Premier League relegation zone, sitting in 17th place, just one point clear of danger. Despite the shaky league position, there’s a sense of optimism surrounding the club as they prepare for their first European home game in 30 years against FC Midtjylland in the Europa League.

Manager Ange Postecoglou, who took over last month, is still searching for his first win with the team. While the initial results haven’t been ideal, both Postecoglou and key players like Morgan Gibbs-White express strong belief in the new system and the team’s potential.

“You’re always going to have blips, but when we get that first win, we’ll be unstoppable,” Gibbs-White stated, highlighting the squad’s confidence.

Postecoglou acknowledges the work done by his predecessors, Steve Cooper and Nuno Espirito Santo, in bringing European football back to the City Ground after a generation. The club are hoping that they can maintain their newly found position in the European landscape.
The upcoming match against Midtjylland marks a significant moment for the club and its fans. It is the first European match at the City Ground since Bayern Munich thrashed them in 1996.

While the transition to Postecoglou’s high-tempo style of play has taken time, statistical analysis suggests that there are already positive trends emerging. Forest are making more passes, taking more shots, and reducing the quality of chances allowed compared to the start of the season, despite still not obtaining their first victory.

Postecoglou is confident that as the players become more comfortable with his tactics, the results will improve. “When everything clicks and we’re up and running, we’re going to be a top team, and the results will follow,” he said. He is hoping that this happens before he needs to be chasing in the league.

Despite the slow start and the immediate pressure, the prevailing sentiment within Nottingham Forest is one of patience and belief in the long-term vision under Ange Postecoglou.

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