Forest Focus

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

Nottingham Forest were beaten 1-0 by Liverpool at the City Ground as they failed to make first half domination count before conceding a painful stoppage time winner. The level of performance bodes well for the run in at the bottom of the Premier League but Forest's lack of goals is a massive red flag. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds winger Franz Carr to reflect on the game and the relegation picture. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Liverpool in Vitor Pereira's first Premier League game in charge in agonising fashion after Alexis MacAllister scored a late, late winner. Forest had seen West Ham draw with Bournemouth on Saturday as the gap to the relegation zone was trimmed to two points and having played well at the City Ground the gap remains the same. Forest will rue not taking advantage of a strong first half before fading after the break. Matt Davies is joined by Simon Fotheringham and Paul Morley to discuss the game in full from 6.30pm. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest fans had not seen their team play in Europe for 30 years before the 2025/26 season. With Forest in the Europa League, thousands of supporters have travelled to Seville, Utrecht, Graz, Braga and Istanbul to experience watching their team abroad. Reds fan and professional podcast producer Duncan Barber was among them as he speaks to fellow supporters and BBC Radio Nottingham commentator Colin Fray about what the experience is like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Davies is joined by Liverpool fan and writer Josh Williams for the opposition view ahead of Arne Slot's team taking on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at the City Ground. We discuss Liverpool's current form and if they are playing better than when Forest beat them at Anfield. We also look at key match ups and Slot's obsession with Forest getting the better of Liverpool of late. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Vitor Pereira made a perfect start as Nottingham Forest manager with a 3-0 win over Fenerbahce in the Europa League. Next up is a home game against Liverpool in the Premier League as the Reds look to stave off relegation in the final months of the season. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn to reflect on the win in Istanbul and preview Sunday's game at the City Ground. We also discuss the latest report by John Percy in The Telegraph on Edu's future and Ange Postecoglou's appearance on The Overlap. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest put in one of their best performances of the season to beat Fenerbahce 3-0 in the Europa League play-off round first leg on Thursday night as Vitor Pereira took charge of the Reds for the first time. It was a dream start for the new boss as Forest won with goals from Murillo, Igor Jesus and Morgan Gibbs-White. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Michael Temple and former Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer, Dan Cook and Greg Mitchell as we preview Vitor Pereira's first game in charge of Nottingham Forest as they face Fenerbahce in Istanbul in the Europa League. We discuss renewed optimism for the game, a hostile atmosphere and team selection before shifting focus to the Premier League relegation battle. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest fans are terrified by the prospect of relegation but how are fans of the other teams at the bottom of the Premier League feeling. To find out, Matt Davies spoke with Mark Carlaw from the West Ham Way, Tottenham fan Baker, Leeds United journalist Chris O'Connor, Brighton fan Az Phillips and Matt Watts from a Team Called Palace podcast on Crystal Palace. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest players are ready for the home stretch of the season under Vitor Pereira as he became the fourth manager of the club in 2025/26. Pereira replaces Sean Dyche in the dugout as Reds legend Garry Birtles rages at the players for getting Dyche the sack amid reports they weren't happy with his training, tactics and man management. Matt Davies is also joined by Michael Temple. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have appointed Vitor Pereira as their fourth manager of the season on a contract until the summer of 2027. Matt Davies hears from Ryan Leister from the Wolves Report and Ari Bouloubassis from Thrylos 7 International, who cover Olympiacos. Both tell us about the good and bad of Pereira's time at their clubs and if they think he is a good appointment for Forest. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Vitor Pereira is poised to be named Nottingham Forest's fourth manager of the season after the sacking of Sean Dyche. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn to look at what to expect from the former Wolves boss when it comes to tactics, formations and how he sees the game. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Steve Battlemuch for our latest Nottingham Forest Q&A with podcast listeners. Topics on the agenda which players will be here next season if Forest stay up or are relegated from the Premier League, Evangelos Marinakis' role in this season's debacle and if Edu should be fired. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest are on their lookout for a fourth manager of the season after Sean Dyche was sacked following the 0-0 draw with Wolves at the bottom of the Premier League. Former Wolves boss Vitor Pereira is understood to have held talks with Forest about coming in in a last bid to avoid relegation. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and former Reds defender James Perch to discuss where we are, how we got here and where we go now. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have sacked Sean Dyche after the woeful draw with Wolves in the Premier League. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Chris Aylmer for immediate reaction. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest failed to win a must win game against at the bottom of the Premier League as it finished 0-0 despite more than 30 shots on goal. A win would have taken Forest five points clear of West Ham, but the draw puts Sean Dyche under massive pressure as Forest were booed off. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Sam Collins #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Ryan Leister from the Wolves Report to give us the opposition verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest vs Wolves at the City Ground. It's a game Forest have to win against a Wolves team who have won just once all season. Wolves sold off more players in January but can they crush Forest's hopes in the relegation battle and potential get Sean Dyche the sack? #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest host Wolves on Wednesday night in a Premier League game they surely have to win, while fans are also desperate for Manchester United to do Forest a favour and beat West Ham. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Emily Williamson to preview the game in full, give their views on Sean Dyche's future and look at West Ham's upcoming games relative to Forest's. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest had been in good form but were beaten 3-1 in horrible fashion by relegation rivals Leeds United on Friday night to leave them three points above the Premier League relegation zone. Since then reports by the BBC and talkSPORT have said manager Sean Dyche is under increasing pressure with West Ham resurgent below Forest. Plenty of fans want Dyche sacked, but victory over rock bottom Wolves would make it 11 points from six games. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson to discuss the current situation and deflect on the defeat at Elland Road. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest added another dire performance to a season where there have been too many of them as they lost 3-1 to Leeds United. Forest kicked off the Premier League weekend at Leeds United knowing a win at Elland Road would be massive for them in the relegation race. Murillo and Neco Williams were out along with Matz Sels but it was an awful showing even with Lorenzo Lucca's late goal off the bench. Questions will again be raised over Sean Dyche's team selection and subs, while the players also let down the badge. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Michael Temple to discuss the game in full from 10pm. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by the Yorkshire Evening Post's Leeds United reporter Graham Smyth ahead of Nottingham Forest's Premier League game at Elland Road on Friday night. We discuss the transfer window for Leeds, the absence of Anton Stach, how the game will play out, the home atmosphere and who is getting relegated. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest head to Leeds United on Friday night in the first game of the weekend in the Premier League. With West Ham playing Burnley the following day it's a chance for the Reds to put pressure on the Hammers with a win, or increase their relegation anxiety if they lose. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Simon Bristow to preview the game in full as we discuss the league table, upcoming fixtures, the Elland Road crowd, playing under pressure and team selection. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest saw three players arrive and three leave during the January transfer window. Out went Arnaud Kalimuendo, Douglas Luiz and Oleksandr Zinchenko with Stefan Ortega, Luca Netz and Lorenzo Lucca arriving. Meanwhile, Cuiabano is set to join Vasca da Gama on loan in the coming hours and Forest reportedly had a late bid for Wolves left-back David Moller Wolfe rejected. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson and the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey to discuss those deals, the ones that got away and the ones done by other clubs. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer, Dan Cook and Paul Morley to review deadline day and the January transfer window for Nottingham Forest. The Reds ended the month with Arnauld Kalimuendo, Douglas Luiz and Oleksandr Zinchenko leaving, while Stefan Ortega and Lorenzo Lucca were joined by Luca Netz on deadline day. We discuss the deals done, the ones which fell through and the ones done by other teams. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest missed out on the chance to go eight points clear of the Premier League relegation zone with a win against free falling Crystal Palace as it finished 1-1 at the City Ground. However, it felt like a positive point after Forest played the whole second half with 10 men after Neco Williams was sent off on the stroke of half-time. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Ruby Naylor at 5.45pm to review the game in full, the league table and the latest transfer news as Stefan Ortega signs, Oleksandr Zinchenko goes and Forest are linked with Robin Gosens. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest face Crystal Palace at the City Ground in the Premier League on Sunday in a game with plenty of talking points. There is animosity between the clubs after Forest were awarded a place in the Europa League at Palace's expense in the summer, plus Forest spent this week trying to sign star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Palace meanwhile are in freefall in the league having lost key players to other clubs and suspension, while manager Oliver Glasner will leave at the end of the season, if not before. Matt Davies is joined by Matt Watts from A Team Called Palace podcast to give his verdict on what is happening at Palace. #nffc #nottinghamforest #crystalpalace

Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn as we preview Nottingham Forest's Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Forest are 17th but only three points behind free falling Palace so a win would be massive for the Reds. We'll also react to the Europa League knockout draw as Forest learn if they will face Panathinaikos or Fenerbahce over two legs and we'll discuss the latest transfer news on Jean-Phillipe Mateta as AC Milan are look like they could sign the striker. Finally there is talk of a return to Forest for Danilo from Botafogo in what would be a highly controversial deal according to reports. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest play their final Europa League group game against Hungarian side Ferencvaros at the City Ground on Thursday night. We'll discuss the game in full as well as the latest transfer news as deadline day approaches and Forest push to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace. They have also been linked with Brighton's Yasin Ayari as reports say a £20m bid for the midfielder has been rejected. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and former Reds midfielder Sam Collins. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Sky Sports commentator Seb Hutchinson joins Matt Davies and Michael Temple to discuss the Premier League relegation battle as Nottingham Forest look to drag in Crystal Palace and Tottenham. We also discuss the latest transfer news as Forest target moves for Jean-Philippe Mateta, Brighton's Lewis Dunk and Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa, while Douglas Luiz is poised for a return to Aston Villa. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have made a £35m bid for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as they look to secure what would be a shock transfer from their Premier League rivals. We'll discuss the pro and cons of any move for the 28-year-old France international. We'll also round up the other transfer talk as Douglas Luiz could return to Aston Villa as Forest are linked with a moves for Napoli's Mathias Olivera and for Brighton defender Lewis Dunk. We'll also preview the Europa League game as Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Steve Battlemuch. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest picked up a huge Premier League win against Brentford with goals from Igor Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi on Sunday. Were they lucky or was it just a typical Premier League away win? Does it even matter? Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and former Reds winger Franz Carr to discuss the game in full, Awoniyi's future, the latest transfer news and look ahead to a huge round of league games next weekend when Forest host Crystal Palace. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest beat Brentford 2-0 in the Premier League on Sunday in a high pressure relegation battle after West Ham United beat Sunderland. A win for Forest put pressure on Leeds before the play on Monday and eases pressure on Reds manager Sean Dyche following goals from Igor Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest head to Brentford for the return fixture from the opening day of the Premier League season. Forest were 3-1 winners that day and really impressed. Brentford were terrible but the coin has flipped since then with Forest floundering and the Bees pushing for Europe. Will Brentford get their revenge? Matt Davies is joined by Billy Grant from the Beesotted Brentford podcast. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest fans were left furious with the 1-0 defeat to Braga in the Europa League as the Portuguese side won without having a shot on target. We'll reflect on the game, the post match interviews from Sean Dyche and Ryan Yates and the latest transfer news as Lorenzo Lucca flies in for his medical. We'll also preview the game against Brentford in the Premier League as Forest look to avoid being dragged closer to the relegation zone. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Paul Morley and Pete Blackburn. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were booed off at they lost 1-0 to Braga in the Europa League in Portugal on Thursday night. Forest lost to a team who had no shots on targets as Ryan Yates scored an own goal a minute after Morgan Gibbs-White missed a penalty. It was a terrible performance from start to finish as Forest saw their hopes of a top finish ended. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Sam Collins to review the game in full. We'll also discuss the latest transfer news as Napoli's Lorenzo Lucca is set to sign on loan. Meanwhile, David Ornstein of the Athletic, reports Chelsea are interested in Douglas Luiz. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest head to Braga in the Europa League on Thursday night as they push for a top eight finish. Matt Davies is joined by Portuguese football expert Kevin Fernandes to give us the lowdown on Braga's standing domestically, season so far, tactics and key players. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Nottingham Forest fan and comedian Matt Forde to discuss his frustration over Forest's season, how it can still be a success and why he wants Sean Dyche to be manager next season after the Ange Postecoglou disaster.#nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have been linked with three players currently plying their trade at the top end of Serie A. The Reds are reportedly pushing to sign Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca on loan, while teammate, left-back Mathias Olivera, has also been linked. The third player said to be interesting Forest is Inter Milan and Italy midfielder Davide Frattesi. Matt Davies is joined by Serie A expert Richard Hall from the official Inter Milan podcast to tell us more about all three players. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest head to Braga in the Europa League knowing a win would take them much closer to a place in the top eight and a bye in the next round. We'll preview the game in full as we discuss the relative importance of the game and how strong Sean Dyche should go when it comes to team selection with Forest stuck in a Premier League relegation battle. We'll also discuss the latest transfer news as Forest wait to see if Lorenzo Lucca will join from Napoli. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson and Mikey Clarke. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest picked up a big point when they drew 0-0 with Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday night. The next challenge is build on recent momentum with games against Braga and Brentford this week. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds midfielder David Prutton to discuss that, as well as the latest transfers news as Forest could sign Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca on loan. Meanwhile, Oleksandr Zinchenko's loan from Arsenal could be terminated ahead of a move to Ajax. #nffc #nottinghamforest

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