Forest Focus

Nottingham Forest faced a tough task when they welcomed Arsenal to the City Ground in the evening kick-off in the Premier League but they came away with a battling point as it finished 0-0. Forest went into the game with West Ham winning at Spurs to narrow the gap to four points at the bottom of the table, but the Reds were resilient and were able to call upon Matz Sels to make a great save from Bukayo Saka to preserve a point. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Simon Fotheringham to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest face a daunting task when they welcome Premier League title favourites Arsenal to the City Ground on Saturday night. Matt Davies is joined by Gunners fan Tom Marshall-Bailey for his view on their title charge, set piece domination, a predicted team and any possible weakness Forest can exploit despite their struggles. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest host Arsenal as the Premier League leaders come to the City Ground on Saturday night. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke, Pete Blackburn and Rob Adcock to preview the game in full and discuss the latest transfer talk on Oleksandr Zinchenko, Willy Boly, Morato, Eric Da Silva Moreira, Youssef En-Nesyri and Tammy Abraham #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) to tackle the latest Nottingham Forest transfer rumours as the Reds reportedly have Olympiacos' Mehdi Terami as their top striker target. The Athletic also say they have an interest in Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier. Meanwhile, Morato has been linked with a move to Palmeiras in Brazil, although Bola VIP say Forest are not looking to sell. We go through all that and discuss whether Tammy Abraham would be a good signing as he is linked with a return to the Premier League. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams, Paul Morley and Pete Blackburn as we answer Nottingham Forest questions from podcast listeners with topics on the agenda including Sean Dyche's future (lots on that), alternative managers, strikers to sign and our best and worst Forest seasons. We also touch on the latest transfer news as The Athletic says Olympiacos' Mehdi Taremi is the striker we are most keen and likely to sign from their reported four man shortlist, while David Ornstein also says we are interested in Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest fans appear to be becoming increasingly divided over the future of manager Sean Dyche after a run of one win in five Premier League games and elimination from the FA Cup. The anger comes from not just results but also performances and the style of play. What should fans expect from Dyche given the terrible scenario he inherited with Forest in the relegation after the Ange Postecoglou disaster? Could he be sacked before the end of the season? Would that be a mad gamble? Will conversations over his future take place at the end of the season? Or should he get a pre-season regardless if he keeps Forest up? We'll discuss that, as well as his interview after the Wrexham game when he sharply criticised players who came into the team. Then there are question marks over the long term futures of the likes of James McAtee and Douglas Luiz if Forest secure their short term goal of staying up. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Reds legend Garry Birtles to reflect on the Wrexham game and look ahead to the return of Ibrahim Sangare. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest are in real need of a striker after allowing Arnauld Kalimuendo go on loan to Eintracht Frankfurt while Chris Wood is out injured and Taiwo Awoniyi out of form. Matt Davies is joined by Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) to go through five players he has identified in his Substack newsletter (wtanalysis.substack.com/). We also discuss links with Roma's on loan Brighton striker Evan Ferguson and Italy international Lorenzo Lucca. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten on penalties by Championship side Wrexham in the FA Cup third round on Friday. It might not have been a shock result given Wrexham are pushing for a fourth straight promotion under the Hollywood ownership of Ryan Reynolds, however, the manner of the first half performance left a bitter taste as players who came into the side flopped. Manager Sean Dyche called them out on TV afterwards as we discuss that move and the game in full. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) for this one. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have a four man shortlist of strikers to sign in the January transfer window according to David Ornstein in the Athletic. The Reds are linked with Wolves' Jorgan Strand Larsen, Youssef En-Nesyri of Fenerbahce, Roma's Artem Dovbyk and Mehdi Taremi of Olympiacos. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Dan Cook with a brief assist from TNT Sports' Adam Summerton to discuss the options and rank them in their opinions. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Arnauld Kalimuendo has officially left Nottingham Forest to join Eintracht Frankfurt on loan with the German club having an option to sign him on a permanent deal at the end of the season. With Chris Wood injured, Taiwo Awoniyi looking a shadow of the player he was and Igor Jesus struggling for goals, Forest are in desperate need of a striker. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey to discuss that situation and some possible options to bring in with Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen at the top of the list in the media. Callum Wilson also looks set to leave West Ham and become a free agent. We also preview the FA Cup third round tie at Wrexham as Forest look to avoid an early upset exit. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were 2-1 winners against West Ham United in a massive game at the bottom of the Premier League. It was a huge win for Forest but far from a polished performance as a series of big moments went their way at the London Stadium. We'll review the key moments and ask if this win can spark Forest into form or if it was a false dawn for the team and Sean Dyche. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest beat West Ham United 2-1 in the Premier League thanks to Morgan Gibbs-White's late penalty. A massive win for Forest takes them seven points clear of West Ham in the table and eases pressure on both Forest and manager Sean Dyche with the Reds going into the game after losing four in a row. Forest rode their luck though, but the win was all that matters on the night. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Emily Williamson. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by the Mail on Sunday's James Sharpe as we look at the mess West Ham United are in ahead of facing Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Tuesday night. It's a massive game for both teams as victory for Forest would take them seven points clear of the Hammers. We discuss how West Ham got in this state, if former Reds boss Nuno is to blame, if he is a game from the sack, West Ham team news and the best way to beat them. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest face on their biggest games since their return to the Premier League as they go to West Ham United on Tuesday night. A win would see Forest go seven points clear of Nuno's beleaguered side with a superior goal difference. However, defeat would leave the gap at one point and put Sean Dyche in the spotlight with Forest having lost their last four games. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender James Perch to preview the game in full and reflect on Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-1 at Aston Villa in the Premier League's first game of 2026. It was a case of hitting the self destruct button as Forest played incredibly defensively before conceding on the stroke of half time. Villa scored again at the start of the second after losing the ball cheaply before John Victor gifted them a third after Morgan Gibbs-White had pulled a goal back. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Michael Temple and, fresh from commentating on the game for Sky Sports, Seb Hutchinson. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest head to Aston Villa in the Premier League for their first game of 2026 on Saturday. Villa are third in the league and won 11 consecutive games in all competitions before defeat to Arsenal last time out. Forest are 17th and have lost their last three, but have played well against the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City this season. It looks a daunting task for Forest but do Villa have weaknesses Forest can exploit? Matt Davies is joined by our Villa fan regular Steve Farmer. #nffc #nottinghamforest #avfc

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 at home by Everton on Tuesday night as they failed to score after putting 52 crosses into the visiting penalty area. That angered Forest fans, as did Sean Dyche's use of the bench as Taiwo Awoniyi was again preferred to Arnauld Kalimuendo to replace Igor Jesus. Matt Davies is joined by Steve Battlemuch and former Reds winger Franz Carr to discuss the game, the relegation battle, the January transfer window and Saturday's game at Aston Villa. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 massive game in the Premier League by a threadbare Everton on Tuesday night. With tough games to come, it's one Forest fans had targeted for three points. Forest put in another poor performance against Everton after losing 3-0 to them a few weeks. Just not good enough. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Paul Morley from to discuss Sean Dyche's questionable tactics and use of the bench, as well more poor set piece deliveries. #nffc #nottinghamforest

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