Ange Postecoglou has been subject to a thinly-veiled swipe from new Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche.
Dyche has taken over the main role at the Premier League club after Postecoglou was sacked after only 40 days and no wins in eight games.
The English manager is known for his defensive football, which was part of his brand during a 10-year stint at Burnley and two-year period at Everton.
Dyche claims he wants to bring 'effective football' to Nottingham Forest, suggesting that 'fashionistas' don't succeed often in the Premier League.
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“I have seen enough fashionistas come in and out of this division,” Dyche said in a press conference.
“You’ve got to win the games, it’s as simple as that.
“Long ball, short ball? You’ve just got to play effective football. That will never go out of fashion.”
Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is known for his ruthless treatment of managers at the club, but Dyche feels the boss understands the situation and the goal for the club this season is Premier League survival.
“He’s well aware of the challenges,” Dyche said.
“I don’t think he thinks it’s a gimme just because of last season.”