Forest Focus

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn as we predict the next six Premier League games for Nottingham Forest and the teams at the bottom of the table to see if Forest could be out of the relegation zone at Christmas. We'll predict how many points Forest will get from the next six fixtures as well as how Fulham, Leeds United, Burnley, West Ham and Wolves will do. We also discuss Elliot Anderson's international break and the transfer talk around the England midfielder. Finally we discuss Forest being linked with Everton midfielder James Garner, a promotion winner with the Reds. #nffc #nottinghamforest

It's the international break and with that in mind it's quiz time on today's podcast as Matt Davies and Steve Paul Morley team up to take on Steve Battlemuch and Ian Finch with Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn posing the questions. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) to answer listener Nottingham Forest questions, as well as discuss a report from Florian Plettenberg that Stuttgart are interest in Reds striker Arnaud Kalimuendo. Topics include January transfer targets, Forest's best XI when everyone is fit and whether the club should terminate the loans of Douglas Luiz and Oleksandr Zinchenko due to injury. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Sky Sports commentator Seb Hutchinson to discuss the season so far for Nottingham Forest and the chaos around it after the sacking of Nuno, disastrous hiring of Ange Postecoglou and the arrival of Sean Dyche. We also look to the future of the club as well as go off on tangents on Forest fan expectation vs Sunderland fans now, as well the best countries to commentate in and the acoustics of football. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and former Nottingham Forest favourite Franz Carr to reflect on the 3-1 win against Leeds United, as well as Sean Dyche's opening games in charge. We'll discuss the key players in the game, not least Omari Hutchinson and look ahead to upcoming fixtures after the international break. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest beat Leeds United 3-1 in a massive game in the Premier League. Those Forest didn't mathematically have to win, three points is a huge psychological boost going into the international break as it reels in today's opponents and Burnley at the bottom of the table. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and James Belshaw to discuss goals for Ibrahim Sangare, Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson, plus a great cameo from Omari Hutchinson. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Graham Smyth from the Yorkshire Evening Post to tell us more about Leeds United ahead of their trip to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. We discuss their poor away form, questions over the quality of their attack, the future of Daniel Farke and how they will go about the game tactically. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Daniel Storey and Mikey Clarke to reflect on Nottingham Forest's 0-0 draw with Sturm Graz as summer signings didn't take their chance. We'll ask if the huge summer spend was a waste of money and also discuss Morgan Gibbs-White's axing from the England squad. We'll also preview the Premier League game against Leeds United as Forest face a massive match heading into the international break. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Michael Temple and former Nottingham Forest B team captain Sam Collins after the Reds drew 0-0 with Sturm Graz in the Europa League. It was far from the night Forest wanted as Morgan Gibbs-White missed a first half penalty and Forest ended the game with four central defenders on the pitch and Nicolo Savona on the right wing after James McAtee and Arnauld Kalimuendo went off with cramp. It wasn't a good night either for John Victor as he got a chance in goal. We'll be live from 8.15pm to discuss the game in full as Forest look for their second win in the competition after beating Porto in their previous game. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest are back in Europa League action when they go to Austria to take on Sturm Graz. With Forest 19th in the Premier League and facing a massive game against Leeds United on Sunday, the big question is how many changes will Sean Dyche make? Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Matt Davies-Adams to preview the game in full and the team we would like to see start. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest winger Franz Carr to discuss his days at the club under Brian Clough, including a funny story around an interview with John Motson. We also discuss current manager Sean Dyche being his apprentice as a youth team player and Franz rates the current crop of wingers focussing on Callum Hudson-Odoi, Dan Ndoye and Omari Hutchinson. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest drew 2-2 with Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday after fighting back from conceding a controversial first goal as the ball did not go out when a corner was given. We'll review the game in full and discuss the contrasting fortunes of Douglas Luiz and Ryan Yates, an improved performance from Morgan Gibbs-White and a first goal for Nicolo Savona. We'll also look ahead to the games against Sturm Graz and Leeds United as Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds midfielder David Prutton. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were the underdogs against a resurgent Manchester United as the two sides met in the Premier League at the City Ground. It finished 2-2 though as Forest fought back from a controversial Casemiro goal with goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolo Savona. However, United could not hold on as Amad scored late on with Forest failing to defend set pieces once again. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer from Forest All Over and Chief in Chicago to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest host a Manchester United team who look to have turned their club around with three Premier League wins in a row. But is it a false dawn? Matt Davies is joined by United fan Pras as we discuss that question, as well as what has changed tactically and Pras gives his predicted XI for the game at the City Ground. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest take on Manchester United in Sean Dyche's first Premier League home game in charge. We'll preview the game in full and ask how many changes should Dyche make from the team which lost to Bournemouth last time out. We'll also discuss Morgan Gibbs-White's pre-match comments about United's 'incredible' turnaround which have riled up Forest fans online. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Rob Adcock to answer Nottingham Forest questions from Forest Focus listeners. We discuss how the season has fallen apart, if we were wrong about the summer transfer business, if we need to play 4-3-3 and if Forest are getting relegated from the Premier League. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by renowned football writer Henry Winter to discuss the Premier League relegation battle and Nottingham Forest's chances of staying up. We also discuss Sean Dyche's appointment, Elliot Anderson playing so many games, Morgan Gibbs-White's form and whether Manchester United have really turned the corner. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 at Bournemouth in Sean Dyche's first Premier League game in charge. It was a one sided affair and left Forest rooted in the relegation zone after nine games. Now Forest have a huge week ahead before hosting Manchester United next Saturday. Dyche has promised there will be plenty of work on the training ground. Do the players now have to step up without the shield of blaming Ange Postecoglou's tactics? Does Dyche have the responsibility to get more from them? Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Reds legend Garry Birtles. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Sean Dyche took charge of Nottingham Forest for the first time in the Premier League as the Reds were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Bournemouth. Forest were overrun in the first half before improving marginally in the second half with Forest rooted in the bottom three after nine. We'll discuss team selection, a contentious first goal, a poorly defended second, some poor individual performances and the bigger picture. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Mark Sutherns to discuss the game in full from 4.30pm. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Forest Focus' Matt Davies is joined by Bournemouth fan regular Matt Davies to give us the lowdown on the high flying Cherries ahead of Sunday's meeting between the teams in the Premier League. Bournemouth are currently flying in third and have one of the most in-form players in the country in Antoine Semenyo. We discuss all that and their impressive defence after losing four key men over the summer. #nffc #nottinghamforest

It has been a miserable season for Nottingham Forest but it all felt right again as the Reds beat Porto 2-0 in the Europa League in Sean Dyche's first game in charge. We'll reflect on the match, as well as Morgan Gibbs-Whites' post match interview when he said it felt like he could breathe again on TNT Sports. We'll also look ahead to the Premier League game against Bournemouth on Sunday as Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Sean Dyche enjoyed a dream start as he took charge Nottingham Forest for the first time and they beat 2-0 Porto in the Europa League with penalties from Morgan Gibbs-White and Igor Jesus. We discuss the game in full as Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Reds B team captain Sam Collins. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Sean Dyche takes charge of Nottingham Forest for the first time against Porto in the Europa League. Forest need a win to kick-start their European campaign but Porto will prove to a tough test given their incredible start to the season under Francesco Farioli. Matt Davies is joined by Porto fan Andrew Batista from the Long Ball Futebol podcast to discuss their key players, playing style and Farioli's rapid rise despite having no playing career. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by comedian and Nottingham Forest fan Matt Forde to discuss the departure of Ange Postecoglou and knowing it had to happen, knowing Sean Dyche and what he is really like and dealing with grief after the terrible loss suffered by Stuart Pearce this week. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Sean Dyche is officially Nottingham Forest manager having signed a contract until the summer of 2027. We discuss his appointment in full and ask if the former Everton boss is the right man at the right time with Forest in the Premier League relegation zone and on to their third manager of the season already. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan. We'll also preview Dyche's first game in charge as Forest host Porto in the Europa League on Thursday. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Ange Postecoglou's time at Nottingham Forest is over after just 39 days but that does not mean the problems have gone away. Forest owner Evanglelos Marinakis is in the process of choosing the next manager and it's one he can't afford to get wrong with Sean Dyche poised to be announced on Monday. Fulham manager Marco Silva was also a target and former Italy and Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini had also been heavily touted, however, Fabrizio Romano says he is no longer in the running. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender James Perch to react to Postecoglou's exit and the 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, plus look at what comes next. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest Women and Republic of Ireland defender Chloe Mustaki joins us to discuss being diagnosed with cancer at 19 and overcoming another career threatening injury as fought for a career in professional football. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Ange Postecoglou has been unceremoniously sacked 20 minutes after Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-0 by Chelsea, ending a shambolic stint as manager after eight winless games. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Paul Morley and Adam Summerton from TNT Sports to react to the news, the timing of the decision from Evangelos Marinakis, what next and who is to blame as Forest reportedly look to bring in either Sean Dyche or former Manchester City and Italy manager Roberto Mancini. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Chelsea fan Harry Daniels (FPL Harry) to give us the opposition verdict ahead of their game against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Harry gives us the lowdown on the season so far and a predicted XI. Plus we also ask if they have a discipline problem after multiple red cards. #NFFC #nottinghamforest #chelsea

Nottingham Forest have endured a miserable couple of months since the first two unbeaten games of the season. Ange Postecoglou has yet to win in seven games as manager and fans already want him to be sacked. Can he get them onside to at least some degree with a win against Chelsea? We'll preview the Premier League game in full as Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Mikey Clarke. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Ange Postecoglou has been written off as Nottingham Forest manager by fans and guests on Forest Focus. With an international break winding down and Sean Dyche touted a successor, do we all have to give one more shot to get it right, starting with the Premier League game against Chelsea? If any podcast regulars are going to back him it's Greg Mitchell and Emily Williamson. Matt Davies gets their takes to see if they agree on Postecoglou (they don't). We also discuss the decline in supporter morale and ticket sales as the Porto game in the Europa League goes to general sale. We ask if it is a mistake to want to a 45,000 capacity City Ground. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Today's podcast is a Nottingham Forest coaching special as we sit down with B team manager Warren Joyce and head of the academy foundation phase Nathan Cantrill. Warren tells us about his career and early years being inspired by Rugby League legend and TV commentator Ray French, a fresh cycle for the B team, what happens when a new manager comes in and what is expected of all prospects at the club. Nathan tells us about his coaching journey and how Forest's academy operates from ages seven to 12.

Former Everton manager Sean Dyche could be the next Nottingham Forest manager according to a report by John Percy and Sam Wallace in the Daily Telegraph. That report is backed up by the BBC. Meanwhile, the Telegraph say Reds owner Evangelos Marinakis considered a return for Steve Cooper, while Football Insider claim Rafa Benitez is being lined up for the job. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and Rob Adcock to discuss it all. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

On today's podcast we answer Forest Focus listener questions on all things Nottingham Forest, although most were focussed on Ange Postecoglou and his future! We also discuss set pieces, long range shooting and if selling Anthony Elanga was a mistake. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Paul Morley. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Ange Postecoglou has a reputation for his teams leaking goals and having defensive problems so we wanted to look if that was the case at Nottingham Forest or has he been unlucky? Matt Davies is joined by Harrogate Town goalkeeper James Belshaw to go through a selection of the goals conceded in his seven games and see if there are any recurring themes (there are - grim ones) and if they can be fixed. We also look at the overall Nuno vs Ange stats and get James' take on if the manager's departure is inevitable. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest fans are worried about their club and whether Ange Postecoglou is the right man to be manager. In fact plenty want him out after just seven games. The pundits are backing Ange as the likes of Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher say he needs time, while Chris Sutton says Forest fans are entitled. Matt Davies is joined by TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton and the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey to go in depth on the current situation as we ask if not Ange then who? Managers up for discussion include Sean Dyche and Marco Silva but others are assessed too. #nffc #nottinghamforest

It's the international break and it's been a bit miserable talking Nottingham Forest on the pitch in the last few weeks as Ange Postecoglou struggles. With that in mind we decided it would be good to do something different to lighten in the mood. It's quiz time on today's podcast as Matt Davies and Steve Battlemuch team up to take on Pete Blackburn and Elliott Talbot with Dan Cook and Paul Morley posing the questions. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have made a miserable start to the season with four of their five points coming in the first two Premier League games. Ange Postecoglou has now been in charge of Forest for seven winless games as fans want him out, but ex-players in the wider media say he needs time. Will he get it or will Evangelos Marinakis sack him? Should Postecoglou get more time and if he goes what next? Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 at Newcastle United as their terrible form continues with fans calling for Ange Postecoglou after just seven games in charge. Postecoglou named a defensive team and it was 0-0 at the break. However, Newcastle were comfortable winners with goals from Bruno Guimaeres and Nick Woltemade. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Simon Fotheringham to discuss the game in full and ask if Forest should and will stick with Postecoglou. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by our regular Newcastle United fan guest Rob Smyth for our latest opposition verdict as Nottingham Forest head to the north east on Sunday. We discuss their slow start in the Premier League and if they will continue despite a 4-0 win over Union Saint Gilloise in the Champions League. We also address any possible weaknesses in Eddie Howe's team as well as Anthony Elanga's stuttering start after his £55m move this summer. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest head to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday in what many fans want to be Ange Postecoglou's final game in charge with thousands calling for him to be sacked already. Forest go into the game on the back of a disastrous performance against FC Midtjylland as they lost 3-2, conceding more terrible goals. Postecoglou is yet to win any of his six games in charge with some supporters feeling they have seen enough and the situation will only get worse if he stays. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Simon Bristow (Our Glorious Banners) to reflect on the situation and preview the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-2 FC Midtjylland in the Europa League at the City Ground on a nightmare Thursday night for the club and the manager. It was a game Forest need to win as Ange Postecoglou continues to wait for a victory in any competition since his appointment, but they conceded three terrible goals with the crowd chanting for Nuno and 'sacked in the morning' when the third went in Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Forest B team captain Sam Collins to discuss if this is the beginning of the end for the Australian. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest play their first home game in Europe since 1996 when they take on FC Midtjylland in the Europa League at the City Ground on Thursday night. Plenty of Forest fans will see this as a game Forest should win under Ange Postecoglou despite recent struggles, but should be wary? Midtjylland have won ten of their last 11 games and are currently second in the Danish league, plus they were 2-0 winners against Sturm Graz in their Europa League opener. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Elliott Talbot to preview the game and discuss team selection in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies joined by former Nottingham Forest defender Danny Collins to reflect on the defeat to another of his former clubs in Sunderland. We also discuss the challenges facing Ange Postecoglou and Oleksandr Zinchenko's role, as well his time at the club and some typically mad Fawaz Al-Hasawi stories. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Ange Postecoglou is now five games without a win as Nottingham Forest manager after Saturday's 1-0 defeat at home to Sunderland. After an encouraging performance against Real Betis - and arguably Burnley and even Swansea - was this a massive step backwards or should Forest have won the game? Forest were booed off on Saturday in Postecoglou's first game at the City Ground, although those could have been for the referee after a controversial performance. Plenty of fans are unsure of Postecoglou and some even want him to be sacked after less than three weeks in the job. We'll discuss how we're feeling about it all and look back on the game as Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and Reds legend Garry Birtles. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Ange Postecoglou took charge of Nottingham Forest for the first time at home when Sunderland were the visitors to the City Ground and it was a miserable debut as the Reds were beaten 1-0 by a controversial goal after Nicolas Dominguez was booked for diving. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer from Forest All Over and Chief in Chicago.#nffc #nottinghamforest

Ange Postecoglou takes charge of his first Nottingham Forest home game when they host Sunderland on Saturday. The Australian will be hoping to secure his first Premier league victory against a promoted team who have started well and currently sit in seventh place in the table. We're joined by Jonny from the Roker Report to tell us more about why they have done so well, players to watch and if they're set up well to stop Postecoglou's style of play. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest kicked-off their Europa League campaign in Seville as they drew 2-2 with Real Betis. Matt Davies was live from the Estadio La Cartuja to discuss the game and the preview the Premier League game with Sunderland with former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan and TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Forest Focus is in Seville ahead of Nottingham Forest's game against Real Betis in the Europa League tonight. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) in the Plaza Alameda de Hercules to discuss the game briefly and the experience of being in a such a great city in southern Spain. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest play their first Europa League game on Wednesday night when they go to Seville to play Real Betis. Matt Davies is joined by La Liga commentator and expert Tim Lee to give us the lowdown on the Spanish giants as we discuss their history, current squad, style of play and tell Forest fans travelling to the game what they can expect. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest return to European action for the first time in 30 years when they face Real Betis in the Europa League on Wednesday. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Paul Morley to preview the match in Seville in full as we discuss the occasion, team selection and rotation and if the Premier League game against Sunderland is actually more important. #nffc #nottinghamforest