Forest Focus

Matt Davies is joined by friend of the show Matt Forde to discuss Nottingham Forest's start to the season and what he wants as a fan, plus Thomas Tuchel, Morgan Gibbs-White and England and the Manchester City charges. Given it's a very long international break we also go off topic to discuss drinking in the stands, Nottingham's local leadership, AI and the Alien and Jurassic Park franchises. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Manchester City have been found guilty by an independent panel of sweeping, massive breaches of Premier League financial rules. It looks set to be a seismic moment in English football after scathing judgement was issued. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Steve Battlemuch to discuss what it means plus react to the latest Nottingham Forest news as the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White, Jair Cunha and Dan Ndoye are on international duty with Ndoye again shining for Switzerland. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Nottingham Forest fan and musician Rick Parfitt Jnr to discuss the season so far, what Jair Cunha is like as a neighbour, Manchester City's 115 charges verdict and his upcoming gig at the Trent Navigation. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke, Simon Fotheringham and Steve Battlemuch for our latest podcast at the Trent Navigation as we discuss Nottingham Forest's start to the season under Oliver Glasner. We discuss what fans expect and what they'll accept and Fothers calls for more urgency to address our terrible form at the City Ground. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Holly Royall and Gareth Watts from the Forest Women Fancast as we discuss Nottingham Forest Women's start to the season under new manager Tom Mallinson as the team dream of promotion the Women's Super League. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) to look at what the underlying numbers say about Nottingham Forest's start to the season. We also look at a possible solution to attacking problems when it comes to bringing Callum Hudson-Odoi into the team. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by BBC Radio Nottingham co-commentator and former Nottingham Forest defender Brian Laws as they discuss the start of the season under Oliver Glasner, why Forest are struggling at the City Ground, where Neco Williams fits into the team and how best to manage Liam Delap. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Forest Focus regulars Dan Cook, Emily Williamson, Mikey Clarke, Paul Morley, Simon Fotheringham and Steve Battlemuch rate Nottingham Forest's season so far under Oliver Glasner as the Reds have five points from five Premier League after impressive away performances at Liverpool at Aston Villa. However, they are yet to win or score a goal at the City Ground. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest head into a three week international break stewing on a 1-0 defeat to Coventry City in the Premier League. Forest have won just one league game at the City Ground in 2026 as Oliver Glasner spoke of players and fans feeling the weight of recent home history. We discuss that sentiment, the game and take stock of where Forest are as Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn, Michael Temple and former Reds midfielder Jack Colback. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest's home woes continue as they lost 1-0 to Coventry City at the City Ground in their final Premier League game before the international break. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Paul Morley to discuss the game after Igor Jesus had a late goal chalked out after a VAR check #nffc #nottinghamforest

Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for their next four games - Nations League matches against Spain, Croatia and twice against the Czech Republic. However, Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White has been left out against despite his brilliant Premier League form. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by the Coventry Telegraph's Coventry City reporter Andy Turner ahead of their trip to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. We discuss their awful start to the season after promotion, how the Sky Blues will set up at the City Ground and the absence of Taiwo Awoniyi. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Pete Blackburn was there to put questions to Oliver Glasner at his pre-match press conference ahead of Nottingham Forest taking on Coventry City in the Premier League. On the agenda was injury news on Nikola Milenkovic and Jair Cunha, plus Morgan Gibbs-White's hopes of an England recall on Friday when the squad is announced #nffc #nottinghamforest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Davies is joined by Steve Battlemuch and Dan Cook as we discuss news that the planning permission has been given to increase the capacity of the City Ground to 52,000 in two stages. We also preview Nottingham Forest's Premier League home game against Coventry City. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Emily Williamson as we tackle listener questions on whether Nottingham Forest should dream of European football again, how far James McAtee can go, if Chris Wood will look to leave and why the City Ground has been quieter. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by the Copa Club's Nathan Joyes to focus on Nottingham Forest's Brazilian players after Jair Cunha was called up to the Brazil squad while Murillo was left out. We also look at Igor Jesus' chances of a recall and ask if Cuiabano could yet make it at the City Ground as a left wing-back in Oliver Glasner's team. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest got their first Premier League win of the season in impressive fashion as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 with goals from Liam Delap and Igor Jesus. It was Forest's first win at Villa Park in 32 years and we'll review the key points emerging from the game and the importance of building on victory with struggling Coventry City up next before the international break. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds player James Perch. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest went to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday and got their first Premier League win of the season with goals from Liam Delap and Igor Jesus. Forest had lost all five games at Villa Park since winning promotion but Oliver Glasner was unbeaten in seven games against Villa. We'll review the game in full as Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Mark Sutherns #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Steve Farmer for the opposition verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest facing Aston Villa. We discuss Forest's awful record at Villa Park vs Oliver Glasner's great record against Unai Emery, plus Villa's huge summer of change and their slow start in the Premier League. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Oliver Glasner spoke to the media ahead of Nottingham Forest's Premier League game at Aston Villa on Saturday. Our own Pete Blackburn was there to reflect on what was said about Glasner's great record against Villa, Jair Cunha's Brazil call up and any injury news. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Fores go to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday with both teams looking for their first Premier League win of the season. Forest have lost all five games at Villa Park since winning promotion but Oliver Glasner is unbeaten in seven games against Villa. We'll preview the game in full, discuss Jair Cunha's surprise call-up to the Brazil squad with Murillo left out, plus we'll look at the latest news on the City Ground development plans. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Ian Finch and Steve Battlemuch #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies and Mikey Clarke are joined by talkSPORT host Max Scott to discuss his journey from teaching to broadcasting and the latest Nottingham Forest news and talking points on Oliver Glasner, Edu and calls to ban Neco Williams after his goal against Spurs was ruled out for handball after a VAR intervention. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Rob Adcock and former Nottingham Forest midfielder Sam Collins for our latest Forest Focus listener Q&A as we discuss topics including the start to the season under Oliver Glasner, whether senior players including Nikola Milenkovic could lose their place, who should start number 10 and what Jonjo Shelvey was like at Forest after working with Sam. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Franz Carr and Michael Temple to reflect on Nottingham Forest's 0-0 draw with Spurs in the Premier League and tackle the big questions coming out of it. We'll discuss Neco Williams disallowed goal after VAR's intervention before moving on to discuss the performance in general, maximizing midfield, Jair Cunha's form, Daniel Munoz's debut and Morgan Gibbs-White's role. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest drew 0-0 with Tottenham Hotspur in their second Premier League home game of the season as they look for their first three points. There was a controversial definitive moment as VAR ruled out Neco Williams' 65th minute goal for handball on the line. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Simon Fotheringham to review the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Baker for the opposition verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest facing Tottenham Hotspur at the City Ground. We discuss their opening two Premier League defeats, new look team, players wanting out and Roberto De Zerbi's comments on mentality. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Oliver Glasner spoke to the media ahead of Nottingham Forest's Premier League game against Spurs at the City Ground on Saturday. Transfer talk featured heavily and our own Pete Blackburn was there to reflect on what was said. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest face Tottenham Hotspur in their second Premier League home game of the season. We'll preview the game in full and offer final reflections on the transfer window as Matt Davies is joined by Morley, the Supporters Trust's James Bogue and TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Daniel Storey to reflect on Nottingham Forest's summer transfer window and assess their Premier League squad. We also look at the wider Premier League picture when it comes to the total money spent and which clubs have done good or bad windows. #nffc #nottinghamforest

The summer transfer window is over in the Premier League for the 2026/27 season. For Nottingham Forest there was a desire to sign a central midfielder before 11pm and there was been a huge push to bring in Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy with a £15m bid reportedly rejected. In the end the only business was on the outgoing front with Mortato and Zach Abbott joining West Ham and Southampton on loan respectively. We reflect on the whole summer business and the make up of the squad as Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Will Tomlinson #nffc #nottinghamforest

It's the penultimate day of the summer transfer window as Nottingham Forest look to finalise their Premier League squad. Daniel Munoz is set to sign and Jacob Murphy continues to be linked. Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili is a new name in the frame after Crystal Palace rejected a bid for Dean Henderson, while a deal for Everton's Harrison Armstrong has fallen through after Everton fan unrest. On the outgoing front, Morato could join West Ham, Arnauld Kalimuendo looks a very possible departure, Omari Hutchinson will go to AC Milan on loan and Tyler Bindon has joined Charlton on loan. There has been weekend speculation over both Neco Williams and Ola Aina too. We'll discuss all that and reflect on the 2-2 draw at Liverpool as Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and former Reds midfielder David Prutton. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have linked a bold move to sign Dean Henderson according to Fabrizio Romano. The Reds are poised to bring in his Crystal Palace teammate Daniel Munoz but a move to bring Henderson back to Forest is still a surprise. Meanwhile, Everton boss David Moyes has all commented on the Reds' bid for Harrison Armstrong. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were much improved as they drew 2-2 with Liverpool in their second Premier League game of the season with goals from Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White. We'll review the game in full and discuss the latest transfer news as Forest push to complete the signing of Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace and a shock £40m move for Everton's Harrison Armstrong, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson, Mikey Clarke and Ruby Naylor. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Pete Blackburn was at Oliver Glasner's pre-match press conference ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Liverpool in the Premier League. Afterwards, Pete provided injury updates on Morgan Gibbs-White, Ryan Yates and Ibrahim Sangare, plus transfer news on potential outgoings and incomings with Crystal Palace's Daniel Munoz looking likely to sign. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Josh Williams (@DistanceCovered) for the Liverpool view ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Anfield. Forest have made a poor start to the season, losing twice to Leeds United, while Liverpool needed a last kick penalty to take a point at Newcastle. Liverpool will be strong favourites to win despite Forest's good recent record there, but is at a good time to play another bedding in under a new manager with new tactics in Andoni Iraola? #nffc #lfc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have made an official £20m offer for Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz according to The Athletic's David Ornstein. Matt Davies, Paul Morley and Chris Aylmer react to the news. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest will be hoping to make it three wins in a row at Anfield when they take on Liverpool in the Premier League early kick-off. However, defeat for the Reds would make it three in a row under Oliver Glasner. We'll preview the game in full and discuss the latest transfer news as Liam Delap signs from Chelsea for a club record £45m from Chelsea. There's also transfer talk on Morato and Tottenham's Pape Matar Sarr, while Dilane Bakwa and Eric Da Silva Moreira have both left the club on loan. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Sky Sports and ITV commentator Seb Hutchinson to discuss Nottingham Forest's slow start to the season after back to back defeats against Leeds United. We also discuss the incoming signing of Liam Delap and the reported £45m fee plus what other Forest need to do in the transfer window to help Oliver Glasner. #nffc #nottinghamforest

No regular post match live show unfortunately due to illness but we have post match reaction from Mark Sutherns, Chris Aylmer and Emily Williamson as Nottingham Forest are beaten 2-0 by Leeds United in the Carabao Cup after putting in what was a dismal performance in Oliver Glasner's second game. Forest will hope for a transfer boost though with Liam Delap set to sign from Chelsea in a deal worth £45m rising to £50m. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Chris O'Connor ahead of the Carabao Cup second round tie at the City Ground between Nottingham Forest and Leeds United. We discuss team selection and how Leeds are viewing the game. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Mikey Clarke and former Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson as we reflect on the 1-0 Premier League defeat to Leeds United. We'll discuss how bad Forest were or weren't on the opening day, ask how many signings Forest need and in which positions, address reported £70m interest in Brentford striker Igor Thiago and preview the Carabao Cup second leg against Leeds on Tuesday night . #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten 1-0 by Leeds United at the City Ground in the Premier League in their opening game. Post match reaction from Mark Sutherns, Chris Aylmer, Paul Morley, Dan Cook and Steve Battlemuch on the game and the need for signings. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest kicked-off the Premier League season against Leeds United with a 1-0 defeat at the City Ground thanks to Anton Stach's late free kick as we review the game in full. Matt Davies is joined by Simon Fotheringham and Steve Battlemuch from 8pm. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Leeds United fan Chris O'Connor for the first opposition view of the 2026/27 Premier League season. We discuss how he is viewing the campaign ahead and Saturday's game against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest kick-off the Premier League season against Leeds United at the City Ground as we preview the game in full. We'll also discuss the latest transfer news as Fiorentina wing back Dodo is being tipped to sign for 10m euros by Italian media, while Dilane Bakwa has been linked with a move to Hull City. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Greg Mitchell and Steve Battlemuch. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson, Michael Temple and Mikey Clarke for our 2026/27 predictions. We'll have predictions from the rest of the Forest Focus regulars too as we say where Nottingham Forest will finish in the Premier League. Will they win a trophy? Who will be top scorer and player of the season? What will the top four be and who is getting relegated? #nffc #nottinghamforest

Forest Focus was at the City Ground on Sunday for the final pre-season friendly as Nottingham Forest beat Brest 2-0. Greg Mitchell was our touchline reporter as he spoke with fans, emergency service staff and more before Pete Blackburn and Matt Davies had a few minutes with Oliver Glasner and Nico Dominguez respectively. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest are on the eve of the 2026/27 Premier League season after finishing their pre-season campaign against Brest. After the match Matt Davies was joined by Greg Mitchell, Pete Blackburn and Matt Davies-Adams at the Trent Navigation to discuss the game and Taiwo Awoniyi's guard of honour before turning our attention to the opening game against Leeds United and the rest of the transfer window. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Dillon Mapletoft to discuss Nottingham Forest's final pre-season friendly against Brest and the emotional half-time send off as he was given a guard of honour from teammates before joining Coventry City. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Taiwo Awoniyi is set to leave Nottingham Forest and join Coventry City as reported by John Percy of The Telegraph and Fabrizio Romano. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Southerns and Paul Morley to discuss the deal and the latest transfer news around Tijjani Reijnders, Liam Delap and Daniel Munoz. #nffc #nottinghamforest

In part three of our Premier League predictions podcast, Matt Davies is joined by six of our regular fan correspondents as we cover Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Sunderland and Tottenham. #nffc #nottinghamforest