Forest Focus

Nottingham Forest were 4-1 winners against Burnley to secure a massive three points at the bottom of the Premier League. Morgan Gibbs-White was the hat-trick hero as Forest went five points clear of Tottenham and four of West Ham, although the latter have a game in hand against Crystal Palace tonight. Are Forest destined to stay up now or are there still worries after the ultimate Jekyll and Hyde performance against a terrible Burnley side? Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds winger Franz Carr. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest beat Burnley 4-1 in a game they realistically had to win to avoid their Premier League future being back on a knife edge. Victory put them five points clear of Tottenham after their draw with Brighton, but it was a tense day for Forest fans after an awful first half where they trailed 1-0 and lost Murillo to injury. Morgan Gibbs-White was the second half hero though as he scored three times in the second half before Igor Jesus got a fourth goal. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Ruby Naylor to discuss the game in full from 6.30pm. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest face a must win game against Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday. It's one they definitely should win at the City Ground given Scott Parker's team are destined for relegation. Matt Davies is joined by Burnley fan Will Lancaster to give us his take on their chances, Parker and how he thinks they will go about the game. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have come along way in the last few years as they secured a place in the Europa League semi-finals after beating FC Porto 2-1 on aggregate. Aston Villa await but Forest remain entrenched in the Premier League relegation battle with a huge game against Burney at the City Ground to come on Sunday. We'll reflect on the Porto win and preview the Burnley game as Forest have injury worries over Chris Wood, Callum-Hudson-Odoi and Murillo, while Elliot Anderson could miss the game after the death of his mother. Matt Davies is joined by Daniel Storey, Matt Davies-Adams and Rob Adcock. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest beat FC Porto 1-0 in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals at the City Ground to go through 2-1 on aggregate. Victory for Forest secured a second a European semi-final spot for the first time since 1984 but it came at a huge price potentially after Forest lost Chris Wood, Murillo and Callum Hudson-Odoi to injury. Forest were also without Elliot Anderson after the sad death of his mother Helen. Wood was injured in a tackle which saw Jan Bednarek sent-off before Morgan Gibbs-White got the only goal on the night. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Dillon Mapletoft to discuss whatever happens around 10 minutes after the game finishes. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Paul Morley as we preview Nottingham Forest's Europa League quarter-final second leg against FC Porto at the City Ground. With the tie evenly poised at 1-1, we are once again left to debate Vitor Pereira's team selection with one eye very much on a huge Premier League game against Burnley at the weekend. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Steve Battlemuch for our latest listener Q&A on all things Nottingham Forest. We tackle questions on transfers, Europe, Vitor Pereira and the City Ground redevelopment. We'll all discuss Leeds United's win over Manchester United and if that heightens relegations worries for the Reds. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest inched closer to Premier League safety with a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday at the City Ground. We look back on the match and ask how many more points Forest need in the relegation battle. We'll also look ahead to a massive week as the Reds take on Porto in the Europa League semi-final second leg before next Sunday's game against Burnley. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Reds star James Perch. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Another huge Premier League game for Nottingham Forest as they drew 1-1 with Aston Villa at the City Ground on Sunday. A win for Forest would take them significantly closer to safety in the relegation battle but it was a solid point with Villa chasing a Champions League spot. Neco Williams with the goal for Forest after a Murillo own goal. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Chief to discuss the game, the relegation battle and the week ahead in full as Forest look to make the Europa League semi-finals. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest take on Aston Villa as they return to Premier League action at the City Ground on Sunday. Matt Davies is joined by Villa fan Steve Farmer to discuss Villa's recent form, which has generally been poor. However, the return of key men John McGinn and Youri Tielemans could make a big difference. We also discuss a predicted XI, the possibility of a Europa League semi-final between the clubs and some possible common ground over fan experience in Europe #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson and Nottingham Forest legend Garry Birtles to reflect on the 1-1 draw with Porto in the Europa League and preview a massive Premier League game against Aston Villa as we discuss whether Chris Wood should start after his welcome return in Portugal #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest returned to action after two and a half weeks when they drew 1-1 with Porto in their Europa League quarter-final first leg. Porto opened the scoring early on before Martim Fernandes scored a freak own goal. Igor Jesus also had a goal controversially ruled out. We discuss the game in full as Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer, Mark Sutherns and Simon Fotheringham. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Lewis McGugan, Michael Temple and Steve Battlemuch to preview Nottingham Forest's Europa League quarter-final first leg in Portugal. We discuss team selection and tactics as well as the latest picture in the Premier League relegation battle. #nffc #nottinghamforest

We're joined by Nottingham Forest stars Callum Hudson-Odoi, Taiwo Awoniyi and Zach Abbott after the Reds held an open training for more than 7,000 fans at the City Ground on Saturday. They joined us in the TV studio used by Sky Sports and TNT Sports when they broadcast Premier League games to discuss his a rollercoaster season for the squad with four managers, the chance for the team to become legends by winning the Europa League and staying up. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest held an open training for more than 7,000 fans at the City Ground on Saturday as recorded today's show from the TV studio used by Sky Sports and TNT Sports when they broadcast Premier League games. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson, Greg Mitchell, Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn, as well as Forest favourite Andy Reid and head groundsman Ethan Reed. We discuss the importance of the day and the moment in the season as Forest look to build on the big win against Tottenham ahead of Premier League home games against Aston Villa and Burnley, as well as a Europa League quarter-final against Porto. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Nottingham Forest fan Adam Walker, the only man from Great Britain to swim the Oceans Seven. Only 37 people have ever completed the challenge of seven marathon swims in seven oceans. He tells us about swimming through shark infested waters and being stung by a Portuguese man o' war jellyfish and not giving up. We also hear his Forest fan story and which current Forest players he thinks have the same elite mentality he does. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by our fan regulars for West Ham United, Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur to discuss how they are feeling about the relegation battle with seven Premier League games to go. We hear from Mark Carlaw from the West Ham Way, Baker from Above Average FPL and Chris O'Connor from Inside Elland Road with a focus on their teams and Spurs appointing Roberto De Zerbi. #nffc #nottinghamforest

In a commentators special, friends of the show Adam Summerton of TNT Sports and Sky Sports' Seb Hutchinson discuss the Premier League relegation battle between Nottingham Forest, West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspurs and Leeds United. We also tackle Morgan Gibbs-White's England exile, look at Elliot Anderson potential replacements and debate the best and worst chocolate bars. #nffc #nottinghamforest

It's time for another one of our not massively popular Nottingham Forest quizzes as fans wait for the Reds to return to action after the international break and FA Cup weekend. Pete Blackburn and Dan Cook pose the questions as Matt Davies and Steve Battlemuch take on Paul Morley and Elliott Talbot. #nffc #nottinghamforest

We welcome Nottingham Forest fan and comedian Matt Forde as we discuss the final stretch of this season when it comes to the Europa League and the Premier League. We also discuss Vitor Pereira and the reaction to his last appearance on the podcast when he backed Sean Dyche to be manager next season. We also talk about comedy, curries and answer question Matt Davies was asked by primary school last week on a visit to talk about the podcast. #nffc #nottinghamforest

We're thrilled to welcome Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira to the podcast as he chats with Matt Davies about his arrival at the club, the relegation battle and the keys to avoiding the drop, how he will manage the Porto tie in the Europa League, Chris Wood's return and his own journey from retiring at 29 after a career in the Portuguese lower leagues to becoming Forest boss. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Steve Battlemuch and Michael Temple for our latest listener Q&A as we tackle your Nottingham Forest questions. Topics this week include Vitor Pereira's long-term future, potential Elliot Anderson replacements, Europa League teams and which overseas Forest players would make the England squad. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire to discuss how much it would cost Nottingham Forest if they are relegated from the Premier League. We also talk about who would be hit hardest out of Forest, West Ham, Spurs and Leeds United, Chelsea's lenient punishment for long-term rule breaking and if Evangelos Marinkais would easily find a buyer if he ever wanted to sell Forest. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest finally enjoyed the weekend they had been waiting for as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 at the bottom of the Premier League on Sunday. It was a massive win for the Reds and there was an added bonus as West Ham United lost to Aston Villa and Leeds drew with Brentford. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson to discuss the game, the weekend and the relegation battle in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were 3-0 winners in a huge Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur, a victory that could be decisive in the relegation battle at the bottom of the table. Both sides went into the game after wins in Europe in the week and there was only between them in the domestic table. It was Forest who came out on top though with goals from Igor Jesus, Morgan Gibbs-White and Taiwo Awoniyi to round off a weekend where West Ham United lost and Leeds United drew. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer, Chief and Mark Sutherns. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley joins us to discuss Sunday's game against Tottenham Hotspur, who should play in goal, similarities with the 1992/93 relegation season and managing of team of Forest fans in a vets game against former Reds players. #nffc #nottinghamforest To apply to play in the Bally Bet All Stars game go to: https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/bally-bet-all-star/

Matt Davies is joined by Tottenham Hotspur fan Baker to give us the opposition view ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to London for a massive Premier League game. We discuss their last two positive results, Igor Tudor, the midfield battle and the attitude of Spurs fans. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest face one of their biggest games in the last five years when they go to Tottenham Hotspur in a true relegation six pointer at the bottom of the Premier League on Sunday. We'll preview that game in full, reflect on the Europa League win over Midtjylland and discuss Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave Morgan Gibbs-Whiteout of the England squad as Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams, Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest beat Midtjylland 2-1 in the second leg of their Europa League last 16 tie before going through on a penalties after a bizarre shootout where the hosts missed all three kicks. The Reds trailed 1-0 as they look to overturn a deficit in Denmark with a heavily rotated team which impressed on the night before more senior players came on and momentum was lost. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Dan Cook to discuss the good and bad of the night in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest head to Denmark to play Midtjylland in the Europa League last 16 second leg on Thursday night. Forest trail 1-0 after defeat at the City Ground and with a Premier League six pointer against Tottenham on the horizon, manager Vitor Pereira has already promised changes to his team. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Paul Morley to preview the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Steve Battlemuch for our latest Nottingham Forest Q&A as we tackle listener questions on if Forest are going down, Chris Wood, Dan Ndoye, Chelsea's recent ridiculously lenient fine, our best XIs and whether we all let football get the better of us. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest face a huge week in their season as they look to stay in the Premier League and the Europa League. For the vast majority of fans the Premier League is the overwhelming priority and with a game against Tottenham on the horizon a win is desperately needed after the 0-0 draw against Fulham. Before that the Reds face Midtjylland in the second leg of their last 16 tie with Vitor Pereira confirming he will make changes. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and former Nottingham Forest winger Franz Carr. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest drew 0-0 with Fulham in the Premier League to climb out of the bottom three having slipped into the drop zone after West Ham United drew with Manchester City. Forest could ill afford to lose but a draw at the City Ground was deflating after Dan Nodye had a goal ruled out by VAR in a ridiculously tight call. Ndoye also had a penalty award overturned and Ola Aina hit the bar as Forest were much the better team in the second half. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Ruby Naylor and Simon Fotheringham to discuss whatever happens in full #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest welcome Fulham to the City Ground in the Premier League on Sunday. The Cottagers have enjoyed a good season but have lost their last two matches including FA Cup elimination to Southampton. Matt Davies is joined by Russ Goldman from the Cottage Talk podcast to discuss what could be a pivotal moment in their campaign, Harry Wilson's injury and a possible starting XI.

Nottingham Forest face Fulham in the Premier League in a game they can ill-afford to lose if they are to avoid relegation. Forest go into the game with fans fed up after the Europa League defeat to FC Midtjylland with calls for Ola Aina to be dropped after his poor defending cost a goal. Igor Jesus was also poor, while there has even been criticism of Omari Hutchinson for saying his face cream ran in heavy second half rain. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Emily Anderson and Mikey Clarke to preview the match in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten 1-0 in the Europa League by FC Midtjylland in the last 16 first leg at the City Ground. It was another night where Forest had lots of the ball without scoring and then let in a basic goal when Ola Aina switched off. To make matters worse, they lost Jair Cunha to injury early in the game. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Reds midfielder Sam Collins to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have bucked the Premier League trend and announced they have frozen season ticket prices for next season, as well as reintroduced the young adult category to help fans aged 18 to 21. Matt Davies and Pete Blackburn reflect on the welcome news and do a bit of 'aren't Spurs terrible' chat as they flounder at a time when they're embroiled in the relegation mix with Forest. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest take on FC Midtjylland in the first round of their last 16 of the Europa League at the City Ground on Thursday night. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Steve Battlemuch to preview the game in full as we discuss team selection, the threat posed by the Danish side and Forest's decision to cut ticket prices twice on the eve of the game. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest are set to announce season ticket prices soon. With that in mind we're joined by James Bogue from the Supporters Trust to discuss the announce of their survey of more than 2,000 fans which made it clear price rises are not welcome as the cost of living combined with added European games bites. Then we're joined by Tinie Tempah ahead of his headline gig at Rock City on April 18 - remember, you can't buy a ticket you earn it through voluntary work. Finally the man behind the gig, Forest fan Stephen Greene, discusses his Reds story and how he found Rock Corps, who put on similar gigs worldwide with massive artists including Lady Gaga. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have reportedly severed ties with Edu after he was named Global Head of Football for the Marinakis group of clubs last summer. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and the i paper's Daniel Storey to discuss the former Arsenal man's departure, as well as how much he is to blame for this season's failings and what should happen next. Should Forest go all out to bring in former Crystal Palace sporting director (and former Forest player and manager) Dougie Freedman? We also sit down the Jobi McAnuff to get the pundit's take on the relegation battle after he covered the 2-2 draw with Manchester City. We also discuss his experience of playing for four managers in a season at Leyton Orient. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Henry Winter to discuss the Premier League relegation battle after Tottenham were plunged into even more trouble with defeat to Crystal Palace. We also discuss where Nottingham Forest have gone wrong with Edu reportedly exiled from the club, the state of the game today and Henry's interview with sacked Reds boss Sean Dyche on the Football Boardroom podcast. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest picked up a brilliant point at Manchester City as they twice fought back to draw 2-2. That result should give them hope in the Premier League relegation battle but will it prove to be another false dawn? There's been plenty of complaints from City fans and players about the officials. Should they have had a penalty for a foul by Matz Sels on Erling Haaland? We'll reflect on the game, the relegation battle and Sean Dyche's first interview since being sacked by Forest on the Football Boardroom podcast. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn, Steve Battlemuch and former Reds defender James Perch. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest put in a great performance to ease their relegation fears with a 2-2 draw against Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday night thanks to great goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Simon Fotheringham to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest head to Manchester City on Wednesday night in the Premier League. It looks a thankless task for the Reds on paper given the league position of the two clubs. Can Forest spring a massive shock against Pep Guardiola's team at the Etihad Stadium? Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Paul Morley to preview the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-1 at Brighton on Sunday in a performance arguably full of worrying signs when it comes to Premier League relegation. Are the Reds going down or they can turn it around in the final 10 games? Are West Ham and Spurs set to start winning or are they just as troubled? Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds midfielder David Prutton. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest blew another chance to ease their relegation worries as they lost 2-1 to Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday. The Reds were boosted by defeats for Burnley, Leeds United and in particular West Ham on Saturday but they failed to cash in against a Brighton team who had won just one home game since November, that win coming against Burnley. Matt Davies is joined by Steve Battlemuch and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) from 4.15pm. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Brighton fan Az Phillips for the opposition verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to the south coast for a crunch Premier League game. We discuss the end of Brighton's awful run of form with their win against Brentford. We also look at the Seagulls' poor home form and the strengths that can hurt Forest. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest immediately switch their attention back to the Premier League after surviving a Europa League scare against Fenerbahce. The Reds go to Brighton in need of a first win in five league games to ease their ever growing relegation worries. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Steve Battlemuch to reflect on Thursday night's game, the Europa League draw against FC Midtjylland for upcoming rounds and to preview Sunday's game. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest lost 2-1 on the night Fenerbahce in the second leg of their Europa League play-off tie, winning the tie 4-2 on aggregate. It was a poor performance from the Reds against a Fenerbahce decimated by injuries and suspension having named an 18 man squad with three goalkeepers included. Forest fell two goals behind at the City Ground, needed a Callum Hudson-Odoi goal to settle nerves on a night when senior players were sloppy and squad players again failed to impress. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and former Reds midfielder Sam Collins from 10pm #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest take a 3-0 lead over Fenerbahce into the second leg of their Europa League play-off round tie. The Turkish side are also decimated by injury and suspension so will Reds boss Vitor Pereira play it safe with team selection and tactics or will it be a chance to search for solutions in the Premier League relegation battle. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Ian Finch to preview the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Daniel Storey for our latest Nottingham Forest Q&A with Forest Focus listeners. Topics on the agenda include the number of points needed to stay in the Premier League, what would a combined Forest, West Ham and Tottenham XI look like and how to get Forest scoring more goals. #nffc #nottinghamforest