Postecoglou became the first manager not to win any of his first four games in charge of Forest since Paul Williams in April 2016, and the first permanent manager to do so since Billy Walker in August 1946. Igor Jesus became the first player to score twice on his major European competition debut for Forest.
Ange Postecoglou spoke to TNT Sports after Wednesday's Europa League draw at Real Betis: "First, I should be proud of the players' efforts. It's a difficult place to come, difficult conditions.
"People don't realise the humidity out there and how energy sapping it is, even the pitch, and I thought our football was outstanding at times in the first half. The thing I could fault is we didn't put the game to bed.
"In the second half we had to sit off a little bit and defend. I never really felt threatened by it and I don't think Sels had many saves to make.
"I'm just disappointed that the players and supporters don't get the rewards for our efforts. I've just got to make sure they keep their heads up because there's plenty to be positive about and the wins will come."
Did you know?
- Postecoglou became the first manager not to win any of his first four games in charge of Forest since Paul Williams in April 2016, and the first permanent manager to do so since Billy Walker in August 1946.
- Igor Jesus became the first player to score twice on his major European competition debut for Forest.
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