Forest Focus

Sean Dyche was furious with referee Rob Jones after Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-1 at home in the Premier League by Manchester City. We reflect on the match and the key incidents as Forest played well at the City Ground. We'll also preview the upcoming game against Everton in full and react to the latest transfer news as Arnauld Kalimuendo and James McAtee are linked with moves away with the January transfer window on the horizon. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Mikey Clarke and Mark Sutherns. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-1 by Manchester City in the Premier League at the City Ground. It was a brave performance from Forest, who deserved to take something from the game after Omari Hutchinson made it 1-1. Rayan Cherki was instrumental for City and he hit the winner when Forest felt Morgan Gibbs-White was fouled. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Adam Summerton, fresh from commentating on the game for TNT Sports. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest's greatest ever player, John Robertson, died at the age of 72 on Christmas Day after suffering from Parkinson's disease for a number of years. Robertson was a league title winner and the man who set up Trevor Francis' goal against Malmo in the 1979 European Cup final. A year later he scored the winner himself against Hamburg. In our tribute, we hear from Robertson's former teammate Garry Birtles, broadcaster Darren Fletcher and podcast regular Steve Battlemuch to give the fan point of view on a great player and great man. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest are 17th in the Premier League as they lurch from the sublime to the not sublime at Fulham. It wasn't a ridiculously bad performance but why are Forest so inconsistent under Sean Dyche in terms of performances? We'll reflect on the 1-0 defeat at Craven Cottage, discuss January transfer plans as Everton winger Dwight McNeil is targeted and we'll preview the next game against Manchester City. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest will be 17th in the Premier League at Christmas after a miserable performance against Fulham as they lost 1-0. Senior players flopped as Forest created almost nothing, playing poorly in their third away game in a row. Matt Davies is joined by Elliott Talbot, Pete Blackburn and Steve Battlemuch to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Russ from the Cottage Talk podcast to give us the Fulham fan view ahead of their Premier League game against Nottingham Forest on Monday night. We discuss their below par season so far, Marco Silva's future and AFCON absences. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Nottingham Forest Women forward Aimee Claypole to reflect on her decision leave Chelsea to sign for the club, scoring on TV against Wolves in the FA Cup and Forest's promotion push. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Mark Sutherns as we preview Nottingham Forest's trip to Fulham in the Premier League. Just two points separate the sides after Forest's upturn in form under Sean Dyche, while Fulham are missing three key players due to AFCON and are smarting from Carabao Cup elimination against Newcastle. However, Forest have poor record at Craven Cottage ahead of Monday night's game on Sky Sports. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Nottingham Forest fan Rick Parfitt Junior ahead of his Christmas gig at the Trent Navigation on Sunday. We discuss the season so far, how football relates to being in a band and racing team and music at grounds. #nffc #nottinghamforest

TNT Sports commentator and Nottingham Forest fan Darren Fletcher returns to the show as we reflect on calmer waters for Forest under Sean Dyche after the chaotic start to the season under Nuno and Ange Postecoglou. We also discuss Forest's hopes for the Premier League season ahead, the influence of Murillo, Ibrahim Sangare's transformation, Omari Hutchinson's emergence the futures of Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White and Forest in Europe. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Daniel Storey as we answer Nottingham Forest questions from listeners. Topics include how high Forest can finish in the Premier League, Sean Dyche's future, 25 man squad changes in January and the club with the best walk-on music. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest produced a brilliant performance to beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 at the City Ground as they made it seven wins in 12 games under Sean Dyche. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Reds winger Franz Carr to discuss the game in full. Topics on the agenda include the overall quality of the performance as well as individuals including Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ibrahim Sangare and Igor Jesus. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were 3-0 winner against Spurs as they put in a brilliant performance at the City Ground as Callum Hudson-Odoi scored twice and Ibrahim Sangare smashed in another. Forest went into the game with just two wins from seven at the City Ground while Spurs had the third best away record in the league with 14 points from seven games, however, Thomas Frank's team were woeful. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Ian Finch to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday at the City Ground as they look to move clear of the relegation zone. Spurs have made a mixed start under Thomas Frank and are currently 11th but they have the third best away record in the league. Matt Davies is joined by regular Spurs guest Baker to preview the game from the visiting point of view as we discuss the season so far, doubts over Frank and fans wanting to see a more attacking team. #nffc #nottinghamforest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nottingham Forest were 2-1 winners at Utrecht in the Europa League on Thursday as they moved closer to qualification. However, fans were left questioning the contributions of Dan Ndoye and James McAtee. We'll discuss if they're good players in bad form, not up to the standard required or not the right fit for Forest. We'll also preview Sunday's Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur in full as Forest look to move clear of the relegation zone. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest picked up their first away win in the Europa League this season as they beat FC Utrecht 2-1 on Thursday night thanks to goals from Arnaud Kalimuendo and Igor Jesus. It was a good night for the likes of Douglas Luiz and Murillo as they returned from injury, but a bad one for James McAtee as he was subbed at half time. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and former Reds midfielder Sam Collins to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Dutch football expert Michael Statham from Football Oranje to tell us more about FC Utrecht ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip there in the Europa League. We discuss their standing in the Dutch game, where they would be on the English league ladder, the season so far and star players. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest travel to the Netherlands to take on FC Utrecht in the Europa League on Thursday night as we preview the game in full. Utrecht are seventh domestically have just one point in Europe, so it's a game they should win. However, Sean Dyche will surely need to rest some key players such as Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White. Matt Davies is joined by Steve Battlemuch and the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest's season has been far from what fans expected as they are rooted in a Premier League relegation battle. With the January transfer window on the horizon there will be a chance to strengthen the squad if money allows. We discuss potential options and if the squad is as good as we thought in the first place when answering listener questions. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson and Paul Morley. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-0 at Everton as they put in their worst performance under Sean Dyche as Leeds United and West Ham United reminded people they won't be relegated from the Premier League without a fight. We'll discuss the game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and ask if James Tarkowski should have been sent off. We'll also look at Forest's injury problems and the wider relegation battle as Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and former Reds midfielder David Prutton. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were awful on their first trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium as they lost 3-0 to Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. Forest were be looking to make it four wins in five league games when Sean Dyche returned to his former club but it was a humbling day as Thierno Barry and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored after a Nikola Milenkovic own goal. Matt Davies is joined by Simon Fotheringham and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) to review the game. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Stephen from the Toffee Blues to give us the lowdown on Everton's season ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip there in the Premier League on Saturday. The game sees the return of former manager Sean Dyche as Forest look to make it four wins in five Premier League games. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have announced fresh plans to transform the City Ground to a capacity that could reach 52,000 ultimately. It is a major change from the plans announced in 2019 which led to planning permission being granted this year for a new Peter Taylor Stand. Matt Davies is joined by Steve Battlemuch, who attended a briefing with fan groups and local politicians and dignitaries on Thursday night. Steve tells more about the plans, their cost and a potential timeline. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest head to Everton on Saturday looking to make it four Premier League wins in five games. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Reds legend Garry Birtles to preview the game in full and reflect on the 1-0 win at Wolves. Should Sean Dyche play two wingers on his return to Everton? Does Omari Hutchinson start again after setting up the winner against Wolves. How many Premier League goals will Igor Jesus get this season if he remains the starting striker? #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were 1-0 winners at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Wednesday night in a game that was desperately lacking quality, but three points was all that matters as Igor Jesus got the only goal. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan to discuss the game in full from 9.45pm. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is join by Ryan Leister of the Wolves Report to give us the opposition view ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. It's been a nightmare season for Wolves as they have just two points to their name. However, they did play well against Aston Villa so can they beat Forest? We also discuss the bigger picture at the club as they look doomed to relegation with fans wanting owners Fosun out. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest head to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Wednesday night as we preview that game in full. It won't be an easy one after Wolves put in their best performance of the season despite losing to Aston Villa last time out. We also discuss Evangelos Marinakis' relationship with John Textor after an article in The Times made headlines over transfer fees involving Forest, Lyon and Botafogo. Finally we have an in-depth discussion around the City Ground expansion plans and atmosphere at recent games. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Steve Battlemuch. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten by an impressive Brighton team in the Premier League on Sunday. It was a difficult day for Morato as he covered for an injured Murillo. We discuss if he should keep his place against Wolves if Murillo is out. We also ask if Omari Hutchinson has to start after impressing off the bench again as well as who should cover for Morgan Gibbs-White if he succumbs to a back problem. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Rob Adcock and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 by Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League as they missed a chance to make it four wins in a row in all competitions. Brighton could have been four or five goals ahead after 20 minutes but Forest came into the game without getting on the scoresheet. Brighton won it with goals from Maxim de Cuyper and Stefanos Tzimas, the latter after two terrible errors by Morato. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Paul Morley to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Brighton and Hove Albion are the visitors to the City Ground on Sunday as they take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The visitors are sixth in the table with three wins in their last six games. Matt Davies is joined by Seagulls fan regular Az Phillips to give the lowdown on their season, key men Danny Welbeck and Yankuba Minteh and if a match up against Sean Dyche's Forest suits them. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest are looking to continue their transformation under Sean Dyche and make it four wins in a row when they host Brighton and Hove Albion at the City Ground in the Premier League on Sunday. We'll preview the game in full and reflect on the Europa League win against Malmo as Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and former Reds winger Franz Carr. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest faced Malmo in a repeat of the 1979 European Cup final when the sides meet in the Europa League at the City Ground. It was a routine win this time for the Reds thanks to goals from Ryan Yates, Arnauld Kalimuendo and Nikola Milenkovic. There was an injury scare though for Murillo as he went off holding his hamstring in the second half. Matt Davies is joined by Simon Fotheringham and former Reds midfielder Sam Collins to discuss whatever happens in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest defender and BBC Radio Nottingham summariser Brian Laws to discuss the news Morgan Gibbs-White will miss the Europa League game against Malmo through injury. We also reflect on Forest's 3-0 win at Liverpool and on Sean Dyche's impact on the club since his appointment as manager. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Swedish football expert Josip Ladan to tell us more about Malmo FF ahead of their Europa League game against Nottingham Forest. We all know about the 1979 European Cup final but Josip tells us about their recent dominance of Swedish football before dramatic decline in the season which recently ended. We also discuss their best players, style of play and the chances of an upset at the City Ground with Malmo rated as huge underdogs. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest face one of the most famous names in their history in Malmo on Thursday night. It's a repeat of the 1979 European Cup final, but this time the match in the Europa League at the City Ground. We'll preview the match in full as Forest look to climb the table against a team which has one point from four games and finished their domestic season three weeks ago. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson and Steve Battlemuch. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest won for the second season in a row at Anfield and this time it was even better as Sean Dyche's team beat Liverpool 3-0 with goals from Murillo, Nicolo Savona and Morgan Gibbs-White. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender James Perch as we review the game and ask if Forest should now reset their Premier League ambitions despite being just a point above the relegation zone still. We'll also ask if Igor Jesus is now first choice striker over Chris Wood and if there are any better Premier League full-backs than Neco Williams. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest beat Liverpool 3-0 in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday afternoon with an absolutely incredible performance. The Reds were even better than their win of a year ago when Callum Hudson-Odoi got the only goal. This time they moved out of the relegation zone with goals from Murillo, Nicolo Savona and Morgan Gibbs-White. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Liverpool fan and analyst Josh Williams ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Anfield in the Premier League. Both thought Liverpool would win the title before a ball was kicked but Arne Slot's team have lost five out of 11 games so far and are currently eighth. We discuss what's gone wrong and why, key battles to be won, Slot's tactics and if they have actually started to a corner in the last three games having won two without conceding. #nffc #nottinghamforest #lfc

Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Pete Blackburn as we preview Nottingham Forest's trip to Liverpool in the Premier League. Arne Slot's team were big favourites to win the title again at the start of the season but have lost five out of 11 games. Having won 1-0 at Anfield a year ago, could Forest spring another shock or are we forgetting Forest's own struggles this season? We discuss all that as well as look at team selection as Omari Hutchinson pushes for a start after impressing off the bench against Leeds United before the international break. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have three players on loan at Mansfield Town this season with one in particularly standing out at the League One club. Matt Davies is joined by Stags fan Benedict Mason to give his verdict on Jamie McDonnell, Joe Gardner and Kyle McAdam. We also discuss Forest's relationship with Mansfield and the work of manager Nigel Clough, a Reds great and now a Stags one too. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Sean Dyche has made an immediate impact on Nottingham Forest after a miserable 39 days under Ange Postecoglou. Matt Davies is joined by Harrogate Town goalkeeper James Belshaw as he looks at Dyche's tactics, goals scored and conceded, the key men in the team including Nicolo Savona and Morgan Gibbs-White, as well a look at Matz Sels' form in goal. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn as we predict the next six Premier League games for Nottingham Forest and the teams at the bottom of the table to see if Forest could be out of the relegation zone at Christmas. We'll predict how many points Forest will get from the next six fixtures as well as how Fulham, Leeds United, Burnley, West Ham and Wolves will do. We also discuss Elliot Anderson's international break and the transfer talk around the England midfielder. Finally we discuss Forest being linked with Everton midfielder James Garner, a promotion winner with the Reds. #nffc #nottinghamforest

It's the international break and with that in mind it's quiz time on today's podcast as Matt Davies and Steve Paul Morley team up to take on Steve Battlemuch and Ian Finch with Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn posing the questions. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) to answer listener Nottingham Forest questions, as well as discuss a report from Florian Plettenberg that Stuttgart are interest in Reds striker Arnaud Kalimuendo. Topics include January transfer targets, Forest's best XI when everyone is fit and whether the club should terminate the loans of Douglas Luiz and Oleksandr Zinchenko due to injury. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Sky Sports commentator Seb Hutchinson to discuss the season so far for Nottingham Forest and the chaos around it after the sacking of Nuno, disastrous hiring of Ange Postecoglou and the arrival of Sean Dyche. We also look to the future of the club as well as go off on tangents on Forest fan expectation vs Sunderland fans now, as well the best countries to commentate in and the acoustics of football. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and former Nottingham Forest favourite Franz Carr to reflect on the 3-1 win against Leeds United, as well as Sean Dyche's opening games in charge. We'll discuss the key players in the game, not least Omari Hutchinson and look ahead to upcoming fixtures after the international break. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest beat Leeds United 3-1 in a massive game in the Premier League. Those Forest didn't mathematically have to win, three points is a huge psychological boost going into the international break as it reels in today's opponents and Burnley at the bottom of the table. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and James Belshaw to discuss goals for Ibrahim Sangare, Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson, plus a great cameo from Omari Hutchinson. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Graham Smyth from the Yorkshire Evening Post to tell us more about Leeds United ahead of their trip to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. We discuss their poor away form, questions over the quality of their attack, the future of Daniel Farke and how they will go about the game tactically. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Daniel Storey and Mikey Clarke to reflect on Nottingham Forest's 0-0 draw with Sturm Graz as summer signings didn't take their chance. We'll ask if the huge summer spend was a waste of money and also discuss Morgan Gibbs-White's axing from the England squad. We'll also preview the Premier League game against Leeds United as Forest face a massive match heading into the international break. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Michael Temple and former Nottingham Forest B team captain Sam Collins after the Reds drew 0-0 with Sturm Graz in the Europa League. It was far from the night Forest wanted as Morgan Gibbs-White missed a first half penalty and Forest ended the game with four central defenders on the pitch and Nicolo Savona on the right wing after James McAtee and Arnauld Kalimuendo went off with cramp. It wasn't a good night either for John Victor as he got a chance in goal. We'll be live from 8.15pm to discuss the game in full as Forest look for their second win in the competition after beating Porto in their previous game. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest are back in Europa League action when they go to Austria to take on Sturm Graz. With Forest 19th in the Premier League and facing a massive game against Leeds United on Sunday, the big question is how many changes will Sean Dyche make? Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Matt Davies-Adams to preview the game in full and the team we would like to see start. #nffc #nottinghamforest