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.

Morgan Gibbs-White has reportedly been left of England's World Cup squad by Thomas Tuchel. The Telegraph say the Nottingham Forest man has been snubbed despite scoring 14 Premier League goals this season and 17 in total. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Will Tomlinson for reaction as the squad takes shape with further surprise decisions around the likes of Adam Wharton and Lewis Hall, as well as arguably Harry Maguire, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Steve Battlemuch as we preview Nottingham Forest's final game of the season against Bournemouth in the Premier League. We also discuss transfer links with Burnley defender Maxime Esteve and potential positive signs around the City Ground development. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by The Athletic's Nottingham Forest reporter Paul Taylor as we look to ahead to summer transfer window at Nottingham Forest. On the agenda is the club structure after Edu's exit, Evangelos Marinakis' summer review, Vitor Pereira's impact and what we might expect signings wise after the club's Premier League status was secured for another season. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams as we answer your questions on all things Nottingham Forest. Well the questions are mostly about next season in fact when it comes to what is a realistic target for the team and who are realistic targets to sign. We discuss Elliot Anderson, Murillo, Morgan Gibbs-White and James McAtee among current players, while names on the agenda as possible signings range from Hayden Hackney to Djed Spence, Kieran Trippier and Brennan Johnson. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Nottingham Forest winger Franz Carr as we reflect on the 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, including referee Michael Salisbury's decision to allow the second United goal despite Bryan Mbeumo's handball. We also discuss the performances and futures of Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White, including Gibbs-White's World Cup chances. Also on the agenda is the decision to back Vitor Pereira as manager and Omari Hutchinson's long term potential. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-2 by Manchester United in their penultimate Premier League game of the season with a controversial decision by referee Michael Salisbury dominating the conversation after he let Matheus Cunha's goal stand despite a handball by Bryan Mbeumo. Forest replied with goals from Morato and Morgan Gibbs-White as their unbeaten run came to an end. We'll discuss the game in full and the news that Pereira is set to be in charge next season and be offered a contract extension, as reported by David Ornstein of The Athletic. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer. Mark Sutherns and Ruby Naylor. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest play their penultimate Premier League game of the season when they go to Manchester United on Sunday. On paper both teams have little to play for given Forest are safe from relegation and United have secured Champions League football. Will United see it that way? We get the opposition view from Man U fan regular Pras as we discuss motivation, Michael Carrick's future, Bruno Fernandes and more. #nffc #nottinghamforest #mufc

Nottingham Forest pay their penultimate Premier League game of the season when they go to Manchester United on Sunday. On paper both teams have little to play for given Forest are safe from relegation and United have secured Champions League football. However, Forest will be looking to finish as high as possible with each place in the table worth around £3m. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Steve Battlemuch to preview the match in full as well as discuss Morgan Gibbs-White's nomination for Premier League player of the year and reports Forest have opened talks with Neco Williams over a new contract. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Sam Collins for our latest listener Q&A as we answer questions on Sean Dyche, Morgan Gibbs-White, Matz Sels and Stefan Ortega and strikers for next season. We also have a great discussion on Sam's time in the Forest academy. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Sky Sports commentator Seb Hutchinson as we reflect on a chaotic season for Nottingham Forest as they ultimately stayed in the Premier League with two games to spare. We look ahead to the summer and how the team will look next season when it comes to Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo, Elliot Anderson, Neco Williams and manager Vitor Pereira. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have secured a fifth straight season of Premier League football after they drew 1-1 with Newcastle United and West Ham lost to Arsenal. We reflect on the weekend, the season overall and give some early thoughts on the summer ahead on next season. We also discuss players who making their case for more minutes after Dilane Bakwa, Luca Netz and James McAtee all impressed against Newcastle, while Morato continued recent improved form. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds player James Perch. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest drew Newcastle United in their penultimate home game of the Premier League season as they overcame injuries to Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo, Ibrahim Sangare and Ola Aina, as well as a physically draining run of three games in six days. It could be the day Forest avoid relegation if they win or West Ham lose to Arsenal straight after Forest's game. Elliot Anderson got the Reds goal late on against his former club after Harvey Barnes gave Newcastle the lead. We'll be live to discuss whatever happens at 6.30pm after the West Ham game as Matt Davies is joined by Ruby Naylor, Simon Fotheringham and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest host Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday as Newcastle fan Rob Smyth discusses a difficult season for the team and former Reds winger Anthony Elanga. We also discuss Eddie Howe's future and preview the game at the City Ground. #nffc #nottinghamforest

We're joined by Nottingham Forest favourite Jack Colback to reflect on his time with the Reds as he became a promotion winner scoring big goals against QPR and Sheffield United, as well as his famous one against West Brom (we do ask if he meant it!) before we discuss his decision to retire and what is next. We also touch on the Europa League defeat to Aston Villa and bouncing back against Newcastle United in the Premier League. #nffc

Nottingham Forest were thrashed 4-0 at Aston Villa in their Europa League semi-final second leg on Thursday night. It was a hammer blow for fans and players but there is no time to dwell on it as Forest face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday with safety not yet mathematically secured. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Reds legend Garry Birtles to reflect on the game at Villa Park a little before previewing the Newcastle game. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were destroyed by Aston Villa as it finished 4-0 at Villa Park in the semi-final second leg of the Europa League. Forest lead 1-0 after Chris Wood's penalty and are unbeaten in 10 games but were taken apart on the night with Murillo, Ola Aina, Ibrahim Sangare and Morgan Gibbs-White all unable to start. #NFFC #nottingham Forest. Matt Davies is joined straight after the game by Chris Aylmer and former Reds B team midfielder Sam Collins to discuss the game in full.

Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa meet in the Europa League semi-final second leg with the Reds holding a 1-0. Forest also have all the momentum going into the tie after going 10 games unbeaten while Villa have lost three in a row including last time out to Spurs where their performance was widely criticised. Matt Davies is joined by Villa fan Steve Farmer to preview the match as we discuss form, mentality and team selection #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest take a 1-0 lead to Villa Park as they host Aston Villa in the Europa League semi-final second leg. It's a slender advantage but Forest go into the game on the back of a 10 match unbeaten run and five wins in a row. Villa are fifth in the Premier League and have lost three games in a row but can Forest make it to the final in Istanbul? Their cause would certainly be helped if Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo, Ibrahim Sangare and Dan Ndoye are passed fit. #nffc #nottinghamforest Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Steve Battlemuch to preview the game in full.

Nottingham Forest look to have secured their Premier League safety after a brilliant 3-1 win at Chelsea with a heavily changed team. That made it 10 games unbeaten ahead of the Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa on Thursday night. Forest have all the momentum and a 1-0 lead but also have injury worries around key men including Murillo, Ibrahim Sangare and Morgan Gibbs-White, who suffered a nasty cut at Stamford Bridge. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson to look back on the Chelsea game, reflect on the brilliant turnaround under Vitor Pereira and look ahead to the game at Villa Park. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest brilliantly beat Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge despite making eight changes as Vitor Pereira protected players for Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa, who lost 2-1 to Spurs on Sunday night after putting in a terrible performance. There was no repeat from Forest's second string though as Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice and Igor Jesus scored a penalty. The win did come at a cost though as Zach Abbott and Morgan Gibbs-White went off with head injuries, with Abbott clearly concussed. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Simon Fotheringham and Michael Temple #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Chelsea fan Harry Daniels (FPL Harry) for the opposition verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Stamford Bridge. We discuss the current state of the club and frustration with BlueCo, the state of the team on the pitch, Cole Palmer's form and if he's worried by Forest's improvement. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have a slight edge in their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa after Chris Wood's penalty gave them a 1-0 at the City Ground. We reflect on the game and react to Villa's complaints that Elliot Anderson should have been sent off for his tackle on Ollie Watkins. We also preview the Premier League game at Chelsea as Forest look for the win which could secure their top flight future on a weekend when Leeds United host Burnley, West Ham go to Brentford and Spurs face Villa. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson, Matt Davies-Adams and Mikey Clarke. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals at the City Ground thanks to Chris Wood's emphatic penalty. It was a huge occasion for both clubs and we'll discuss the game in full at 10.05pm as Lucas Digne's handball proved pivotal while Villa fans felt Elliot Anderson should have been sent off for a first half foul on Ollie Watkins. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Adam Walker, who was a recent guest discussing his swimming career but is back for his ain podcast debut. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Aston Villa fan regular Steve Farmer to give us the opposition view ahead of their Europa League semi-final first leg against Nottingham Forest. We discuss recent form, who the pressure is on and two crucial selection decisions around who plays in central midfield and central defence #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa meet in the Europa League semi-final first leg at the City Ground on Thursday night. It's a great occasion with two historic English clubs facing of only weeks after a 1-1 draw at the City Ground. Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's Daniel Storey and Paul Morley to discuss the game in full as we discuss team selection, being underdogs and the impact of injuries to Murillo and Jair Cunha #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest (and Sunderland) defender Danny Collins to reflect on one of his former teams beating the other 5-0 as Forest boosted their Premier League survival chances. We also look ahead to the first leg of the Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest could be just one win from safety in the Premier League after their 5-0 win at Sunderland on Friday night. There was some frustration for fans though as both Tottenham and West Ham won a day later, Spurs beating Wolves and West Ham seeing off Everton. We'll discuss the state of play at the bottom of the table and look ahead to the Europa League semi-final first leg against Aston Villa. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Reds midfielder David Prutton. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest's 5-0 win at Sunderland meant fans were able to enjoy a relatively relaxing afternoon as Tottenham and West Ham were left to fight for their Premier League future in the relegation battle. However, there is still work to do for the Reds after Spurs scraped through a must win game at already relegated Wolves 1-0 while West Ham beat Everton 2-1. We reflect on where we are after another weekend of action as Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Simon Fotheringham. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest went eight points clear of the Premier League relegation zone with an incredible win at Sunderland on Friday night. First half goals from Chris Wood, Morgan Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus and a Trey Hume own goal made it 4-0 at the break with Elliot Anderson scoring a fifth in second half stoppage time. Forest saw out the second half but did pick up injuries to Ibrahim Sangare and Jair Cunha ahead of the Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa. Victory piles pressure on Spurs and West Ham as they play Wolves and Everton respectively on Saturday. We'll be live at 10.05pm to discuss the game in full as Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson, Mark Sutherns and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Gav from the Roker Report and Haway The Podcast to give us the lowdown on Sunderland ahead of Nottingham Forest's Premier League game there on Friday night. A win for Forest takes them eight points clear of the relegation zone but Sunderland are just two points off a guaranteed European place. We discuss their magnificent season and the key men behind it, as well as a report manager Regis Le Bris could be sacked if they miss out on Europe. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Mark Sutherns to preview Nottingham Forest's Premier League game at Sunderland. A win for Forest takes them eight points clear of the relegation zone but defeat to a team who have excelled after promotion would be a real blow in the survival race ahead of Tottenham playing Wolves and West Ham hosting Everton. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Another Premier League game week is over after West Ham United drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace on Monday night. That means Nottingham Forest are now three points clear of the Hammers and five of Tottenham with five games to go. Matt Davies is joined by Rob Adcock and Mikey Clarke to discuss who is going down, Callum Hudson-Odoi's season ending injury and Forest's stance on speculation they missed the March 1 deadline to put Evangelos Marinakis' shares in a blind trust in the event Forest and Olympiacos qualify for the Champions League. After that you'll hear from Jimmy Sinclair after the teenager signed a new contract with Forest to round off a season where he made his first team debut and caught the eye of fans #nffc #nottinghamforest

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