Forest Focus

We're thrilled to welcome Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira to the podcast as he chats with Matt Davies about his arrival at the club, the relegation battle and the keys to avoiding the drop, how he will manage the Porto tie in the Europa League, Chris Wood's return and his own journey from retiring at 29 after a career in the Portuguese lower leagues to becoming Forest boss. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Steve Battlemuch and Michael Temple for our latest listener Q&A as we tackle your Nottingham Forest questions. Topics this week include Vitor Pereira's long-term future, potential Elliot Anderson replacements, Europa League teams and which overseas Forest players would make the England squad. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire to discuss how much it would cost Nottingham Forest if they are relegated from the Premier League. We also talk about who would be hit hardest out of Forest, West Ham, Spurs and Leeds United, Chelsea's lenient punishment for long-term rule breaking and if Evangelos Marinkais would easily find a buyer if he ever wanted to sell Forest. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest finally enjoyed the weekend they had been waiting for as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 at the bottom of the Premier League on Sunday. It was a massive win for the Reds and there was an added bonus as West Ham United lost to Aston Villa and Leeds drew with Brentford. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson to discuss the game, the weekend and the relegation battle in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were 3-0 winners in a huge Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur, a victory that could be decisive in the relegation battle at the bottom of the table. Both sides went into the game after wins in Europe in the week and there was only between them in the domestic table. It was Forest who came out on top though with goals from Igor Jesus, Morgan Gibbs-White and Taiwo Awoniyi to round off a weekend where West Ham United lost and Leeds United drew. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer, Chief and Mark Sutherns. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley joins us to discuss Sunday's game against Tottenham Hotspur, who should play in goal, similarities with the 1992/93 relegation season and managing of team of Forest fans in a vets game against former Reds players. #nffc #nottinghamforest To apply to play in the Bally Bet All Stars game go to: https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/bally-bet-all-star/

Matt Davies is joined by Tottenham Hotspur fan Baker to give us the opposition view ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to London for a massive Premier League game. We discuss their last two positive results, Igor Tudor, the midfield battle and the attitude of Spurs fans. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest face one of their biggest games in the last five years when they go to Tottenham Hotspur in a true relegation six pointer at the bottom of the Premier League on Sunday. We'll preview that game in full, reflect on the Europa League win over Midtjylland and discuss Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave Morgan Gibbs-Whiteout of the England squad as Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams, Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest beat Midtjylland 2-1 in the second leg of their Europa League last 16 tie before going through on a penalties after a bizarre shootout where the hosts missed all three kicks. The Reds trailed 1-0 as they look to overturn a deficit in Denmark with a heavily rotated team which impressed on the night before more senior players came on and momentum was lost. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Dan Cook to discuss the good and bad of the night in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest head to Denmark to play Midtjylland in the Europa League last 16 second leg on Thursday night. Forest trail 1-0 after defeat at the City Ground and with a Premier League six pointer against Tottenham on the horizon, manager Vitor Pereira has already promised changes to his team. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Paul Morley to preview the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Steve Battlemuch for our latest Nottingham Forest Q&A as we tackle listener questions on if Forest are going down, Chris Wood, Dan Ndoye, Chelsea's recent ridiculously lenient fine, our best XIs and whether we all let football get the better of us. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest face a huge week in their season as they look to stay in the Premier League and the Europa League. For the vast majority of fans the Premier League is the overwhelming priority and with a game against Tottenham on the horizon a win is desperately needed after the 0-0 draw against Fulham. Before that the Reds face Midtjylland in the second leg of their last 16 tie with Vitor Pereira confirming he will make changes. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and former Nottingham Forest winger Franz Carr. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest drew 0-0 with Fulham in the Premier League to climb out of the bottom three having slipped into the drop zone after West Ham United drew with Manchester City. Forest could ill afford to lose but a draw at the City Ground was deflating after Dan Nodye had a goal ruled out by VAR in a ridiculously tight call. Ndoye also had a penalty award overturned and Ola Aina hit the bar as Forest were much the better team in the second half. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Ruby Naylor and Simon Fotheringham to discuss whatever happens in full #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest welcome Fulham to the City Ground in the Premier League on Sunday. The Cottagers have enjoyed a good season but have lost their last two matches including FA Cup elimination to Southampton. Matt Davies is joined by Russ Goldman from the Cottage Talk podcast to discuss what could be a pivotal moment in their campaign, Harry Wilson's injury and a possible starting XI.

Nottingham Forest face Fulham in the Premier League in a game they can ill-afford to lose if they are to avoid relegation. Forest go into the game with fans fed up after the Europa League defeat to FC Midtjylland with calls for Ola Aina to be dropped after his poor defending cost a goal. Igor Jesus was also poor, while there has even been criticism of Omari Hutchinson for saying his face cream ran in heavy second half rain. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Emily Anderson and Mikey Clarke to preview the match in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten 1-0 in the Europa League by FC Midtjylland in the last 16 first leg at the City Ground. It was another night where Forest had lots of the ball without scoring and then let in a basic goal when Ola Aina switched off. To make matters worse, they lost Jair Cunha to injury early in the game. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Reds midfielder Sam Collins to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have bucked the Premier League trend and announced they have frozen season ticket prices for next season, as well as reintroduced the young adult category to help fans aged 18 to 21. Matt Davies and Pete Blackburn reflect on the welcome news and do a bit of 'aren't Spurs terrible' chat as they flounder at a time when they're embroiled in the relegation mix with Forest. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest take on FC Midtjylland in the first round of their last 16 of the Europa League at the City Ground on Thursday night. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Steve Battlemuch to preview the game in full as we discuss team selection, the threat posed by the Danish side and Forest's decision to cut ticket prices twice on the eve of the game. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest are set to announce season ticket prices soon. With that in mind we're joined by James Bogue from the Supporters Trust to discuss the announce of their survey of more than 2,000 fans which made it clear price rises are not welcome as the cost of living combined with added European games bites. Then we're joined by Tinie Tempah ahead of his headline gig at Rock City on April 18 - remember, you can't buy a ticket you earn it through voluntary work. Finally the man behind the gig, Forest fan Stephen Greene, discusses his Reds story and how he found Rock Corps, who put on similar gigs worldwide with massive artists including Lady Gaga. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have reportedly severed ties with Edu after he was named Global Head of Football for the Marinakis group of clubs last summer. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and the i paper's Daniel Storey to discuss the former Arsenal man's departure, as well as how much he is to blame for this season's failings and what should happen next. Should Forest go all out to bring in former Crystal Palace sporting director (and former Forest player and manager) Dougie Freedman? We also sit down the Jobi McAnuff to get the pundit's take on the relegation battle after he covered the 2-2 draw with Manchester City. We also discuss his experience of playing for four managers in a season at Leyton Orient. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Henry Winter to discuss the Premier League relegation battle after Tottenham were plunged into even more trouble with defeat to Crystal Palace. We also discuss where Nottingham Forest have gone wrong with Edu reportedly exiled from the club, the state of the game today and Henry's interview with sacked Reds boss Sean Dyche on the Football Boardroom podcast. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest picked up a brilliant point at Manchester City as they twice fought back to draw 2-2. That result should give them hope in the Premier League relegation battle but will it prove to be another false dawn? There's been plenty of complaints from City fans and players about the officials. Should they have had a penalty for a foul by Matz Sels on Erling Haaland? We'll reflect on the game, the relegation battle and Sean Dyche's first interview since being sacked by Forest on the Football Boardroom podcast. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn, Steve Battlemuch and former Reds defender James Perch. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest put in a great performance to ease their relegation fears with a 2-2 draw against Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday night thanks to great goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Simon Fotheringham to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest head to Manchester City on Wednesday night in the Premier League. It looks a thankless task for the Reds on paper given the league position of the two clubs. Can Forest spring a massive shock against Pep Guardiola's team at the Etihad Stadium? Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Paul Morley to preview the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-1 at Brighton on Sunday in a performance arguably full of worrying signs when it comes to Premier League relegation. Are the Reds going down or they can turn it around in the final 10 games? Are West Ham and Spurs set to start winning or are they just as troubled? Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds midfielder David Prutton. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest blew another chance to ease their relegation worries as they lost 2-1 to Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday. The Reds were boosted by defeats for Burnley, Leeds United and in particular West Ham on Saturday but they failed to cash in against a Brighton team who had won just one home game since November, that win coming against Burnley. Matt Davies is joined by Steve Battlemuch and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) from 4.15pm. #nffc #nottinghamforest

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