WINLESS ANGE STAYS POSITIVE

New Forest boss still looking for first victory after four games as Betis snatch late point

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Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou insisted there will be many “positives” to come, as he was denied his first win for the club in a 2-2 Europa League draw at Real Betis on Sept 24.

The 60-year-old Australian seemed set to triumph in his fourth match at the helm of the two-time European Cup winners thanks to a first-half brace from Igor Jesus, after Cedric Bakambu sent the Spanish side ahead.

However, former Manchester United winger Antony popped up in the box to slot home in the 85th minute and help Betis claim a share of the spoils.

Postecoglou, who won the Europa League last season with Tottenham Hotspur before being sacked little over a fortnight later, is aiming to end Forest’s wait since 1990 for a major trophy.

“It’s a difficult place to come, difficult conditions. People don’t realise the humidity out there, how energy-sapping it is, even the pitch,” he told TNT Sports.

“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.