LONDON: Sean Dyche stated Nottingham Forest must return to fundamental principles to reverse their disastrous season opening.
The new manager will make his debut against Porto in the Europa League on Thursday at the City Ground.
Dyche’s direct tactical approach has previously faced criticism for lacking creative flair.
His methods have recently gained popularity in the Premier League this season.
Dyche dismissed stylistic critics by saying he has seen enough fashionistas come and go.
He emphasised that winning matches remains the ultimate priority for any team.
The manager declared that effective football will never go out of fashion.
Forest attempted a stylistic shift from Nuno Espirito Santo’s conservative counter-attacking system.
They appointed the more attack-minded Ange Postecoglou as his replacement.
Postecoglou lasted merely 40 days without winning any of his eight matches.
Last season’s seventh-place finish under Nuno secured European qualification after three decades.
Forest currently occupy a Premier League relegation zone position.
The club has managed only one point from their initial two Europa League games.
Dyche stressed the immediate need to stabilise the team’s precarious situation.
He observed that Forest players have somewhat lost sight of basic football principles.
The manager confirmed owner Evangelos Marinakis understands the current challenges.
Marinakis recognises Premier League survival represents this campaign’s primary objective.
Dyche concluded that last season’s success doesn’t guarantee current results. – AFP
