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BBC Radio Nottingham's Colin Fray does not expect Ange Postecoglou to deviate too far from his core football principles as he searches for his first win in charge of Nottingham Forest.

Forest have drawn twice and lost their other five matches since the former Tottenham boss succeeded Nuno Espirito Santo at the City Ground in September.

Speaking on Match of the Day on Sunday, former England goalkeeper Joe Hart spoke of Postecoglou "doubling down" on his philosophy after a difficult start to his reign at Celtic before achieving title success with the Scottish Premiership club.

On the latest episode of Shut Up And Show More Football, Fray said: "It's a good insight from somebody who has been in the dressing room with Postecoglou. It's informed and insightful comment.

"And based on what he [Postecoglou] has said since he's been at Forest, it's unlikely you're going to see much change. We have seen change from him slightly; he's gone to a back three, he's done stuff that you perhaps might not expect, and along the way there have been some positives.

"But he knows more than anybody else that he needs to get a win.

"I don't think he'll change. To use Joe Hart's words, he'll double down and say 'this is the way, this is what we do', and he will hope that results come along."

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The latest episode of Shut Up And Show More Football is available now - BBC Radio Nottingham's David Jackson and Colin Fray discuss the latest from the City Ground.

They reflect on Forest's two defeats since the most recent podcast and what those results have meant for Ange Postecoglou, who is still awaiting his first win since taking charge.

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Pat Riddell
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There is a lot of noise around Nottingham Forest at the moment, for obvious reasons, which means the progress of numerous summer signings has been somewhat overlooked.

The 13 transfer window signings arrived with great fanfare but many have yet to really make their mark, with the incumbent squad amassing greater game time as they are eased into the season.

Igor Jesus made an impact with a double against both Swansea City and Real Betis, and another call-up to the Brazil squad confirms his presence.

On Sunday, his compatriot Jair Cunha made an assured first-team start against Newcastle United. The result obviously did not go our way, but it was one of the few positives.

Injuries to full-backs Ola Aina and Oleksandr Zinchenko have given an opportunity to Nicolo Savona, and while he has shown glimpses of potential, time is needed to develop understanding there, as well as whether he is better suited to playing as part of a back three.

Loanee Douglas Luiz has impressed in the little time we have seen before injury, while the big money signings Omar Hutchinson, Dilane Bakwa, James McAtee and Arnaud Kalimuendo will presumably feature more prominently in the weeks to come.

Dan Ndoye, who arrived in time for pre-season training, has gained more game time, but that extra time is often key. It is easy to judge players from their YouTube highlights. It is even easier to judge them before they have settled into a new club in a new country.

Some obviously take no time in fitting in - Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Elliot Anderson - but that pre-season time can be all-important. Others take time to adapt, even if they have Premier League experience.

With the club as it is at the moment, it is hardly an ideal time to be settling into an unsettled environment. But a few weeks ago, we were concerned about the lack of cover at centre-back; Cunha offers some reassurance there.

Time is something all new signings need – and it is something the international break offers.

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Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton says he does not "see it ending well for Ange Postecoglou" because "I can't see Forest fans changing their mind about him".

The Nottingham Forest boss was jeered by his own fans after just six games in charge, following the defeat at Newcastle.

"Nottingham Forest fans loved Nuno Espirito Santo and they love Evangelos Marinakis because he is a very hands-on owner," said Sutton on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club. "He is visible so they absolutely adore him.

"But he has made this decision so there needs to be an element of patience.

"Any manager needs time. He has barely been in the job for four weeks!

"But having said that, I don't see it ending well for Postecoglou because I can't see Forest fans changing their mind about him.

"It is deeply unfair and sums up where we are in the game now, in terms of it being short-term and going off what people think."

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Fulham manager Marco Silva is a long-term target for Nottingham Forest should they sack Ange Postecoglou, though an approach for the Portuguese is unlikely to happen before the end of the season. (Mail), external

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