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Forest Focus is the Nottingham Forest podcast hosted by Matt Davies featuring ex-players including Garry Birtles, Lewis McGugan and David Prutton, broadcaster Darren Fletcher and fans Emily Anderson, Greg Mitchell, Mikey Clarke and Michael Temple. We'll have at least four shows a week during the season including match previews and reviews, interviews and news updates.

Forest Focus


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    Swansea City v Nottingham Forest match preview | A big game for big Ange?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 54:29


    Nottingham Forest take on Swansea City in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday as Ange Postecoglou looks to pick up his first win as manager. We'll discuss the game in full and who should start, plus we look at the possible departure of a key man at Forest in head of recruitment Pedro Ferreira. Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Pete Blackburn. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Time for Ange Postecoglou to make major Nottingham Forest changes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 62:07


    Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-0 at Arsenal on Saturday in Ange Postecoglou's first game in charge on Saturday. We'll break the game down in full and discuss what we learned as some Forest fans call for Morgan Gibbs-White and some other senior players to be dropped for the next Premier League game at Burnley. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Mikey Clarke and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Arsenal 3 Nottingham Forest 0 post match verdict | Miserable start for Ange Postecoglou

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 52:30


    Ange Postecoglou took charge of Nottingham Forest for the first time on Saturday in the Premier League's early kick-off against Arsenal as it finished in a comfortable 3-0 win for the home team. There was a pretty baffling bit of team selection as Morato was named at left-back and an unfortunate injury for Murill0 as Arsenal coasted to three points with two goals from Martin Zubimendi and one for Viktor Gyökeres. We'll be live from 3pm to discuss to discuss the game at Emirates Stadium in full as Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Paul Morley and Ruby Naylor. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Huge Ola Aina injury blow gives Ange Postecoglou a problem | Jota loan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 33:36


    Nottingham Forest are set to be without Ola Aina for at least three months according to the Telegraph's John Percy after the defender suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty with Nigeria. Matt Davies and Pete Blackburn react to the news and discuss Jota Silva's loan move to Besiktas and how much money the deal could make Forest. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Arsenal v Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Worried about Ange Postecoglou appointment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 28:08


    Ange Postecoglou's first game in charge of Nottingham Forest will be at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday. Ahead of the game, we got the lowdown on Arsenal from our regular fan guest Tom Marshall-Bailey, as well Tom's thoughts on Ange and if having the last Tottenham manager in the dugout will make for a lively atmosphere. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest match preview | What will Ange Postecoglou do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 61:50


    Ange Postecoglou takes charge of Nottingham Forest for the first time on Saturday when they take on Arsenal in the Premier League's early kick-off. With just one training session with the full squad what will the new manager do at the Emirates Stadium? We'll discuss tactics and personnel, plus the final days of the world's transfers windows as Forest face leaving out two players from their 25 man Premier league squad. Will they be Taiwo Awoiniyi and Jota Silva or will someone else be left out? Matt Davies is joined by Ian Finch, Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Will Ange Postecoglou and Nottingham Forest fans be patient?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 62:17


    Ange Postecoglou is known for his footballing principles and comes with a reputation (perhaps unfairly) for playing an ultra attacking style with a high line. So how quickly should he look to make changes at Nottingham Forest? How quickly can he move with six games before the October international break? Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson, TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton and Reds legend Garry Birtles to discuss all that and the latest news with Forest's internationals as Ola Aina suffers a suspected hamstring injury, Nikola Milenkovic is sent off for Serbia, Elliot Anderson shines for England and Morgan Gibbs-White is left to watch from the bench. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Who is the real Ange Postecoglou? | Celtic and Tottenham fans give their verdict

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 64:57


    Ange Postecoglou is the new Nottingham Forest manager after he replaced Nuno Espirito Santo. Not all Forest fans have not reacted positively to the news, far from it, so we spoke to a Celtic fan and a Tottenham supporter to give their views on his time at their clubs. Our regular Spurs guest Baker discusses tactics and makes the case that Forest of the first three games of the Premier League season might suit the Australian. Meanwhile, Martin from Twenty Minute Tims discusses how much Celtic fans love him after two massively successful seasons in Scotland. #nffc #nottinghamforest #celtic

    Ange Postecoglou named Nottingham Forest manager | Mad gamble or masterstroke?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 64:51


    Nottingham Forest have swiftly appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new manager, replacing Nuno Espirito Santo after his sacking at gone midnight on Monday. We'll dissect the news in full as it appears few Forest fans are not welcoming the decision to bring in the former Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur manager. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, James Belshaw and Sky Sports commentator Seb Hutchinson. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Nuno sacked by Nottingham Forest | Ange Postecoglu next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 74:50


    Nuno has been Nottingham Forest as the news was confirmed after reports from the likes of Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein. Romano says three candidates are being considered with Ange Postecoglu one, something multiple other outlets also say. Meanwhile Rob Dorsett of Sky Sports says Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, Oliver Glasner and Mauricio Pochettino are admired by Forest. #NFFC We react live to the news of Nuno's sacking partway through the as Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer, Greg Mitchell, Pete Blackburn and (for the second half) Michael Temple.

    Nuno's huge week at Nottingham Forest | Elliot Anderson's dream debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 80:29


    Nottingham Forest head into the second week of international break as manager Nuno Espiritio Santo looks to prepare his players who have not gone away for the Premier League trip to Arsenal. A win, or even a draw, would be a massive boost for a manager who finds himself under real pressure after outspoken comments in the media. We'll discuss the importance of getting this week right after naming a controversial Europa League squad. We'll also discuss Elliot Anderson's dream England debut and ask if he has one foot in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds midfielder David Prutton. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Nottingham Forest kick-off WSL dream bid without club legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 18:31


    Nottingham Forest Women kick-off the WSL2 season on Sunday as Newcastle United are the visitors to the City Ground. Ahead of the game we spoke with club legend turned ambassador Lyndsey Harkin to discuss the game, the season ahead, her decision to leave and new club. #nffc

    Nottingham Forest leave Zinchenko and £37.5m Hutchinson out of Europa League squad!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 54:57


    Nottingham Forest have named their Europa League squad with two shock omissions as summer signings Omari Hutchinson and Oleksandr Zinchenko were both left out of the group. We'll discuss who else is out, who made the cut and the latest transfer news as Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson and the Daily Mail's Tom Collomosse. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Is Zinchenko perfect for Nottingham Forest? | Edu and Nuno report a shock?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 31:41


    Nottingham Forest signed Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal on a season-long loan on transfer deadline day. On paper it looks a great deal for Forest as they bring in a 28-year-old multiple time Premier League winner with vast European experience. However, are there doubts about his injury record and how he fits into a Nuno team? We discuss those questions and the report on Nuno's rocky relationship with Edu as we're joined by our regular Arsenal fan guest Tom Marshall-Bailey. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Who is left out of the Nottingham Forest squad? | Nuno's big challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 69:06


    The transfer window has closed on Nottingham Forest and we'll review all the summer business including the last minute signing of Oleksandr Zinchenko. We'll also look at who will miss out on a place in both the Premier League and Europa League squads as Forest have too many for both. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and TNT Sports' Adam Summerton to discuss how Nuno will manage such a high quality squad if he keeps his job after those controversial comments before the awful West Ham defeat. Finally we look at who misses out on the 25 man squads for the Premier League and Europa League. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Can Nuno survive this? | Nottingham Forest's transfer deadline day review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 119:48


    The transfer window has closed for Nottingham Forest as Dilane Bakwa signed from Strasbourg for around 35m euros and Cuiabano, plus there was a surprise arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal. In terms of outgoings Eric Da Silva Moreira and Omar Richards joined Rio Ave. There is also a huge amount of discussion among Forest fans over Nuno Espirito Santo's future after his recent comments in the media were followed by a diabolical performance in the 3-0 loss to West Ham in the Premier League. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer Greg Mitchell, Mark Sutherns, Mikey Clarke, Pete Blackburn and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Nottingham Forest 0 West Ham United 3 | Nuno under pressure after dire defeat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 68:35


    Nottingham Forest produced an absolutely abysmal performance as they lost 3-0 at home to a West Ham United team who arrived at the City Ground on Sunday in crisis. They were comfortable winner though thanks to goals from Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta and Callum Wilson. It's a result that will inevitably put Nuno Espirito Santo back in the spotlight ahead of a meeting with Evangelos Marinakis in the next 24 hours. We'll be live from 6.30pm to discuss the manager's part in the defeat and breakdown the match in full. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer, Dillon Mapletoft and Chief in Chicago. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    John Victor and Cuiabano scouting report | Lee Kang-in bid from Nottingham Forest rejected

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 25:01


    Nottingham Forest look set to sign Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor, while they have also reportedly resurrected interest in Cuiabano. We're joined by the Copa Club's Nathan Joyes to give his verdict on both players and we also hear from Pedro from Glorious Botafogo. Meanwhile, it has been reported that Forest have made an audacious bid to sign South Korean star Lee Kang-in from Paris Saint-Germain but PSG have rebuffed the initial offer. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

    Nottingham Forest vs West Ham opposition verdict | How bad is the Hammers crisis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 30:22


    Matt Davies is joined by Mark Carlaw from the West Ham Way to give us the opposition verdict this week as Nottingham Forest welcome West Ham United to the City Ground on Sunday. We discuss the scale of West Ham's crisis after three defeats at the start of the season. Mark gives his verdict on Graham Potter, the owners, the board and rates the Hammers' chances of getting a result in this one. #NFFC #premierleague #nottinghamforest #westham

    Europa League draw live as Nottingham Forest learn opponents | Anderson in the England squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 71:59


    The Europa League draw took 12pm UK time as Nottingham Forest return to European competition for the first time since 1996. Forest have drawn Porto (home), Braga (away), Ferencvaros (home), Betis (away), Midtylland (home), Sturm Graz (away), Malmo (home) and Utrecht (away). We've put the podcast out unedited as it was pretty funny as we explain how the draw works, watch the draw unfold live and then we'll discuss the latest Reds news as Elliot Anderson is named in the England squad with Morgan Gibbs-White by Thomas Tuchel for the first time. Meanwhile, Nicolo Savona is set to complete his transfer from Juventus. We'll also ask if Jose Mourinho could be the next Forest manager after he left Fenerbahce today. Finally, David Carmo has completed a loan transfer away from the club. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Michael Temple and Forest fan and travel expert Rob Adcock to tell us more about the formalities of the draw and each team Forest get. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

    Nottingham Forest to sign Nicolo Savona from Juventus!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 14:30


    Nottingham Forest are set to sign Juventus defender Nicolo Savona for around 16m euros according to reports from Italy. Fabrizio Romano says the 22-year-old is poised to have a medical ahead of the transfer window closing on Monday evening. Savona is a right-back who can also play centre back and he has been called up to the Italy squad once. We tell you more about him while TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton provides expert insight. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Nottingham Forest v West Ham match preview | Sangare latest transfer news

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 60:27


    Nottingham Forest will look to continue their promising start to the Premier League season and heap more misery on West Ham United when the two sides meet at the City Ground on Sunday. We'll preview the game in full and pick our starting XIs, as well as addressing the latest transfer news. Names on the agenda include Ibrahim Sangare, Dilane Bakwa, Joaquin Seys (Club Brugge), Victor Kristiansen (Leicester City), Lutsharel Geetruida (RB Leipzig) and Nicolo Savona (Juventus).

    Ibrahim Sangare to West Ham? | FIVE full-backs linked with Nottingham Forest

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 50:00


    Nottingham Forest midfielder Ibrahim Sangare could make a surprise move to West Ham late in the transfer window after a loan bid was reportedly lodged. We'll discuss that news in full and the latest transfer stories as Forest are linked with numerous full-backs - Joaquin Seys (Club Brugge), Victor Kristiansen (Leicester City), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Lutsharel Geetruida (RB Leipzig) and Nicolo Savona (Juventus). Also on the agenda is West Ham plunging further into crisis as Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson and Matt Davies-Adams. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Final transfer push for Nottingham Forest as Bakwa, Soria and Kristiansen targeted

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 39:13


    Matt Davies is joined by TNT Sports commentator and friend of the show Adam Summerton to discuss the latest Nottingham Forest news. We discuss the latest Nuno's situation as manager before moving on to transfers with just under a week to go in the window. Forest have seen a third bid for Strasbourg's Dilane Bakwa rejected while The Telegraph's John Percy has said Forest are considering moves for Getafe goalkeeper David Soria and Leicester City's Victor Kristiansen. Finally we discuss Forest in Europe and how they will do in the Europa League and get Adam's take on Dan Ndoye's start and Douglas Luiz's signing given he is an expert on Serie A. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Massive meeting to decide Nuno's Nottingham Forest fate? | Can he and Edu get on same page?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 50:07


    Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo is reportedly set to meet with Evangelos Marinakis and his global head of football Edu this week to try and thrash out the apparent situation between Nuno and Edu. Major questions have been raised about Nuno's future after he said his relationship with Marinakis has deteriorated amid reports he cannot work with Edu after his summer arrival. Now they are set to meet in the next few days but what happens if no accord can be reached? We'll discuss this situation in full as Ange Postecoglu, Brendan Rodgers and Jose Mourinho are touted as possible replacements. We'll also review the 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace as Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Michael Temple. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Crystal Palace 1 Nottingham Forest 1 post match live verdict | Huge match for Nuno?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 63:12


    Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday with Callum Hudson-Odoi on target for Forest. The game was already set to be a massive one with Palace fans set to hold a pre-match protest after Forest were allocated their place in the Europa League for breaching multi club ownership rules. That was before an explosive day for Forest on Thursday when it was reported Nuno could be sacked, which Forest denied, before the manager said his relationship has deteriorated with Evangelos Markinakis. Later in the day it was reported Nuno has had a huge falling out with Edu over the summer. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan to discuss the game and the latest news in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | El Casico at Selhurst Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 27:05


    Nottingham Forest head to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in their second Premier League game of the season on Sunday. It is expected to be a fiercely hostile atmosphere for Forest while both managers are pretty fed up with Nuno's Forest future in doubt and Oliver Glasner sounding furious about Palace's transfer business. We'll preview the game with Matt Watts from a Team Called as Palace as the hosts look set to lose star player Eberechi Eze to Arsenal. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Nuno's Nottingham Forest future in doubt? Worrying comments after sack report

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 55:46


    Nottingham Forest fans were shocked this morning to read a report from Italy saying Evangelos Marinakis was considering sacking manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Those reports were dismissed by the club but Nuno than sparked further concerns when he said his relationship with Marinakis had changed in his pre-match press conference before the Premier League game at Crystal Palace. Ange Postecoglu has already been touted as his replacement. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Paul Morley and the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Arnaud Kalimuendo scouting report | Tom Williams on Nottingham Forest transfers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 33:05


    Matt Davies is joined by French and English football expert Tom Williams to give us the lowdown on Arnauld Kalimuendo after his £26m move from Rennes to Nottingham Forest. Tom tells us about what he offers Forest and why he cost much less than Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike and Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko despite having a very similar record last season to two strikers who are of a similar age. Tom also tells more about other Forest targets Dilane Bakwa and Soungoutou Magassa before we discuss Forest's chances in the Premier League this season and the signing of Douglas Luiz from Juventus. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest match preview | Battle of Selhurst Park?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 75:06


    Nottingham Forest head to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in their second Premier League game of the season on Sunday. It is expected to be a fiercely hostile atmosphere for Forest with a protest planned by Palace fans, who are reportedly may 'target the visitors' team coach' according to the Guardian, after Palace were demoted from the Europa League with Forest taking their place. We'll preview the game in full and assess the state of Palace who look set to lose star player Eberechi Eze to Arsenal. We'll also discuss the Forest and then tackle more listeners' questions as Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Douglas Luiz to sign for Nottingham Forest at last! | Matty Cash back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 52:57


    Douglas Luiz is poised to join Nottingham Forest from Juventus at last after weeks of reports from Italy saying the deal will take place. The Athletic's David Ornstein reports the Brazil midfielder will initially join on loan before a £26m move if an appearance clause is met. We'll discuss the deal in full and it's implications, plus tackle the latest transfer news and answer listener questions as Forest are linked with a bid to bring Matty Cash back to the club from Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano says Forest are in advanced talks to sign Jose Angel Carmona from Sevilla. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn. #nffc

    Nottingham Forest's new era | Douglas Luiz doubts? | Anderson over Gibbs-White?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 57:14


    Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey and Harrogate Town goalkeeper James Belshaw to discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news on Douglas Luiz, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Omari Hutchinson and James McAtee. James also breaks down two of the goals from Sunday's 3-1 win over Brentford, plus we look at Forest's increased possession stats and ask if that is going to be the way the team plays now. James also discusses his time playing alongside Elliot Anderson at Bristol Rovers as they went from the lower reaches of League Two to winning promotion with Anderson their outstanding player. James explains why he would have Anderson ahead of Morgan Gibbs-White if he could only pick one player. We also discuss the possibility of Luiz joining from Juventus and ask if it is a risky deal for Forest. Finally, we discuss the aborted minute's silence for Diogo Jota and his brother before the Brentford game thanks to the pretty disgraceful actions of one Forest fan. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Nottingham Forest mean business as Kalimuendo signs and Brentford beaten

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 59:27


    Nottingham Forest are showing the Premier League they mean business this season as they won their first match 3-1 against Brentford in emphatic fashion. Before the match new signings Omari Hutchinson and James McAtee were introduced on the pitch and Arnaud Kalimuendo has since signed from Rennes on a five year deal. Douglas Luiz could follow from Juventus while further signings could follow with interest in Manchester City's Rico Lewis. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Mark Sutherns and Reds legend Garry Birtles to discuss the game in full and the latest transfer news. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    Nottingham Forest 3 Brentford 1 | Post match verdict | Dream start as new signings paraded

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 66:40


    Nottingham Forest kicked off their Premier League season in dream fashion as they comfortably beat Brentford 3-1 at the City Ground on Sunday. Chris Wood scored twice with Dan Ndoye also on target before Brentford pulled one back from the penalty spot after a handball from Ibrahim Sangare. We'll discuss the game in full as well as the latest transfer news as Omari Hutchinson and James McAtee sign five year deals and were paraded before kick-off. Arnaud Kalimuendo and Douglas Luiz seem set to follow with Forest pushing to sign Rico Lewis from Manchester City. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Simon Fotheringham. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

    NOTTINGHAM FOREST V BRENTFORD OPPOSITION VERDICT | HOW WILL THE BEES REACT TO EXITS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 39:12


    Matt Davies is joined by Billy Grant from the Beesotted Brentford Pride of West London podcast to give us the Brentford view ahead of their trip to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday. We discuss the departures of Thomas Frank, Bryan Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard, as well as Yoane Wissa wanting to leave. Billy discusses the arrival of Jordan Henderson and Caoimhin Kelleher, plus Keith Andrews' promotion to manager. #nffc

    NOTTINGHAM FOREST'S MAD DAY | NUNO'S WORRYING WORDS | MATCH PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 54:13


    Nottingham Forest look set to spend around £100m on new signings and maybe more as they close in on a series of transfers. Arnaud Kalimuendo is set to join from Rennes for £26m, James McAtee from Manchester City for £30m and Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich Town for £37.5m. Sky Sports have also reported that Forest are in talks with Juventus over Douglas Luiz. Meanwhile, Reds manager Nuno Espirito Santo has told Sky he is 'very worried' about where Forest are after a summer where plans didn't come together at the speed he wanted in unusually forthright comments to the media. On top of that, Callum Hudson-Odoi is set to sign a new contract according to Daniel Taylor of the Athletic and Dharmesh Sheth of Sky Sports and then there is the small matter of the opening Premier League game of the season Sunday against Brentford. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple in part one to discuss the transfer news, Nuno's comments and Hudson-Odoi's deal. Then in part two he is joined by Emily Anderson (10 minutes later) former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan to preview the Brentford game and discuss Kalimuendo and McAtee. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

    NOTTINGHAM FOREST TO SIGN ARNAUD KALIMUENDO | JAMES MCATEE AND DILANE BAKWA LATEST

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 10:54


    Nottingham Forest are signing Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo for £26m according to reports from Fabrizio Romano and The Telegraph's John Percy. The 23-year-old scored 17 goals in 33 Ligue 1 games last season. He is a France U21 international who came through the PSG academy. We take a quick look at the player and what he could offer before addressing the other transfer news of the day from John Percy on James McAtee, Matheus Fernandes, Dilane Bakwa, Jota Silva, Carlos Miguel, David Carmo, Omar Richards and Marko Stamenic. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW WITH OUR OPPOSITION FANS REGULARS PART TWO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 85:48


    Ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season, Matt Davies sat down with our regular opposition fan guests and a few new faces to discuss their team's chances. We'll discuss summer transfers, season expectations and ask where will their team finish in the table. In part two, we'll hear from our regulars covering Leeds United, Newcastle United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Sunderland, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham and Wolves. #lfc #manchesterunited #mancity #nffc #nottinghamforest #premierleague

    PREMIER LEAGUE 2025/26 PREDICTIONS | OUR OPPOSITION FANS ON THEIR TEAM PART ONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 87:22


    Ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season, Matt Davies sat down with our regular opposition fan guests and a few new faces to discuss their team's chances. We'll discuss summer transfers, season expectations and ask where will their team finish in the table. In part one, we'll hear from our regulars covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brighton, Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton and Fulham. Brentford will be featured in our opposition match preview on Saturday. #nffc #nottinghamforest #premierleague

    SEB HUTCHINSON | FOREST CAN WIN THE EUROPA LEAGUE, MCATEE A SMART SIGNING

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 60:46


    Matt Davies is joined by Seb Hutchinson as he prepares to commentate on Nottingham Forest's Premier League opener against Brentford on Sunday for Sky Sports. We'll preview that game and discuss the CAS verdict which saw Nottingham Forest play in the Europa League at the expense of Crystal Palace. We also talk transfers as Forest look set to sign James McAtee from Manchester City and assess the state of the squad as Dan Ndoye replaces Anthony Elanga while Morgan Gibbs-White is staying and not going on strike, unlike Alexander Isak, which we also mention. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

    EUROPA LEAGUE CONFIRMED AS CRYSTAL PALACE LOSE APPEAL | MCATEE DEAL CLOSE | SEASON PREDICTIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 74:21


    Nottingham Forest are officially in the Europa League after Crystal Palace lost their appeal against demotion to the Conference League at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. We'll discuss the verdict and it's implications as well as give our annual Reds predictions on where they will finish in the Premier League, top scorer, player of the season and more. We'll also discuss the latest transfer news as Fabrizio Romano says a deal for James McAtee is close, plus there are stories on Kostas Tsimikas of Liverpool, Monaco's Soungoutou Magassa and Yunus Musah of AC Milan. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke, Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    TIME TO WORRY ABOUT NOTTINGHAM FOREST'S LACK OF GOALS? | LEIF DAVIS AND ADEMOLA INTEREST

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 53:42


    Nottingham Forest drew 0-0 Saudi Arabian side Al Qadsiah in their final pre-season friendly at the City Ground to make it five goalless draws out of seven friendlies. We'll discuss the game in full as well as the latest transfer news. Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook of talkSport say Forest are keen on Ipswich left-back Leif Davis while The Sun have claimed the Reds are keen to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta despite his desire to join Inter Milan. Finally there have been some interesting social media rumours that James McAtee will sign from Manchester City soon. Matt Davies is joined by Chief in Chicago, Paul Morley and potentially Mark Sutherns. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    NOTTINGHAM FOREST Q&A | SWAP SANGARE FOR LUIZ? BUY ANOTHER STRIKER?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 44:16


    Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Pete Blackburn and, at the start of the show, Mark Sutherns as we answered listener questions on all things Nottingham Forest. Topics on the agenda include reports from Italy that Ibrahim Sangare could join Juventus with Douglas Luiz going the other way. We also address the possibility of another striker joining and say what our top priority signing would be right now. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    FOREST SEE OMARI HUTCHINSON AND DILANE BAKWA BIDS REJECTED | JACKSON TCHATCHOUA INTEREST

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 33:43


    Nottingham Forest have seen a £35m bid for Ipswich Town attacking midfielder Omari Huctchinson rejected according to David Ornstein of the Athletic, which L'Equipe say Strasbourg have knocked by 24m euros for Dilane Bakwa. Finally, Farbrizio Romano says Forest are interest in Hellas Verona defender Jackson Tchatchoua. We discuss all three players as Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Mak Sutherns and Pete Blackburn. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    ENGLISH MEDIA FINALLY REPORT ON DOUGLAS LUIZ | ANGUS GUNN SCOUTING REPORT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 32:03


    After weeks of silence from English media, The Athletic have finally reported on Nottingham Forest's interest in Douglas Luiz. We also have a scouting report on Angus Gunn after his arrival on a free transfer. Matt Davies speaks with Connor Southwell, chief Norwich City reporter for the Eastern Daily Press, to get the loan down on the Scotland goalkeeper. There's also a profile on Forest's final pre-season opponents Al-Qadsiah with Reds fan Hugo Somner who lives in Saudi Arabia and has seen them play. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

    NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0 FIORENTINA 0 VERDICT | MADS BIDSTRUP LINK | NEW SHIRT SPONSOR

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 67:30


    Nottingham Forest take on Serie A side Fiorentina at the City Ground tonight in their penultimate pre-season friendly. We'll discuss the game in full as well as reported interest in RB Salzburg midfielder Mads Bidstrup and new shirt sponsor, casino firm Bally's. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Pete Blackburn and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    BONUS PODCAST | RANKING THE BEST FOREST PICKS IN FPL 2025/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 39:59


    Nottingham Forest players could have a massive role in Fantasy Premier League in the 2025/26 season as we rank the best FPL options when it comes to Matz Sels, Neco Williams, Ola Aina, Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, Morgan Gibbs-White, Elliot Anderson and Chris Wood. Matt Davies is joined by Baker from Above Average FPL and Forest fan Jake Poplawski, who finished 61st in the world last season to win our mini league and quite a few others. We'll also go through our latest drafts. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    WILL NOTTINGHAM FOREST BE READY? | BEST STARTING XI | DOUGLAS LUIZ TO SIGN?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 55:24


    Nottingham Forest have scored one goal in five pre-season games as they prepare for the Premier League season. We discuss if that's a worry or if it's just pre-season. We'll also look at who will start the opening game against Brentford and the assess the latest transfer news on the likes of Douglas Luiz. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Paul Morley. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    DOUGLAS LUIZ SCOUTING REPORT | THE PERFECT SIGNING FOR NOTTINGHAM FOREST

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 17:51


    Nottingham Forest have been strongly linked with Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz by the Italian media (but not the English one). With that in mind we speak to our regular Aston Villa correspondent Steve Farmer about what the former Villa star would offer if he were to sign from the Serie A giants. We discuss his style of play, best position, set pieces and if there are any questions over his character. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    ISSUES TO TACKLE AS FOREST CAN'T SCORE | YUNUS MUSAH VERDICT | MATT TURNER SHUNNED BY LYON

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 53:27


    Nottingham Forest were beaten 1-0 by Birmingham City in a pre-season friendly in honour of Trevor Francis, the first £1m footballer, scorer of the winning goal in the 1979 European Cup final and a legend of both clubs. Forest have now failed to score in four out of five games this summer as we look at what went wrong against the Championship side. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Chief in Chicago to discuss the game in full and Matt Turner's exit to Lyon, who failed to acknowledge the transfer they tried to stop before sending him out on loan to New England Revolution. We also get Chief's thoughts on AC Milan and USA midfielder Yunus Musah as well as Harry Toffolo's reported move to Charlotte in the MLS. #nffc #nottinghamforest

    DOUGLAS LUIZ TO JOIN NOTTINGHAM FOREST? | WHAT ABOUT MATEUS FERNANDES? | MIGUEL TOLD TO GO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 63:08


    Nottingham Forest will continue to add to their squad after Dan Ndoye joined from Bologna. High on the list of possible signings seems to be Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz. We'll discuss that news as well as reports on Southampton's Mateus Fernandes and Fulham's Adama Traore. Meanwhile, The Telegraph's John Percy filed a news filled report from Portugal on Forest's style of play next season, Elliot Anderson and Carlos Miguel. We'll discuss all of that as Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson, Mikey Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams. #nffc #nottinghamforest

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