Podcast appearances and mentions of matt davies

Nuno Espirito Santo has signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest until 2028. Matt Davies reflects on the excellent news on the Reds manager, as well as the latest other Forest news on the futures of Neco Williams and Ola Aina, plus a potential worry over the transfer for Jair Cunha. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

We held our first end of season podcast quiz as Forest Focus regulars saw their Nottingham Forest knowledge put to the test by quizmasters Pete Blackburn, Dan Cook and Paul Morley. The teams in action were Matt Davies, Greg Mitchell and their captain Simon Fotheringham as they took on a team of Michael Temple, Mikey Clarke and Chris Aylmer with Temps the captain. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson and Pete Blackburn to discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news as they are linked with Brazilian strikers Kaio Jorge, who is also being tracked by Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen, and Romulo Cardoso. We also discuss Willy Boly's new deal, positive news on the future of the City Ground and Elliot Anderson's impressive performances for England Under-21s. After that, Matt chats with Forest fan and author Rebecca Watson about the Reds and her career. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest will kick off the 2025/26 Premier League season at home to Brentford after the fixtures were officially released. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Pete Blackburn to assess the opening six games, the run-in, festive games and see if Forest face any nightmare runs of games. Matt then speaks with Luke Entwistle, editor of Get French Football News about John Textor's ownership of Lyon as Forest sell players to the French club. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by soon to be former Nottingham Forest defender Harry Toffolo to discuss the highs and lows of his three years at the club, what Forest means to him, missing out on the Champions League and what is next for him. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson, Mark Sutherns and Michael Temple as we take questions submitted by Nottingham Forest fans. Topics include the futures of Nuno, Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White, as well as dream transfers, leaving the City Ground and the lack of goals from outside the box. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Barney from the Long Ball Futebol podcast once again to discuss how Nottingham Forest's loan players fared at Rio Ave last season. We focus on Omar Richards and ask if he can salvage his Forest career. We all discuss Jonathan Panzo and Brandon Aguilera, who left on a permanent deal a year ago. We also look at Rio Ave's season in the Portuguese top flight as they are Forest's sister club along with Olympiacos. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Mark Sutherns and Mikey Clarke as we go through the entire Nottingham Forest squad and decide who should stay, who should go and who should be loaned out. We'll also discuss an fresh transfer news. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Michael Temple to discuss the latest Nottingham Forest news as Newcastle United are linked with a move to head hunt Forest chief football officer and sporting director Ross Wilson. We'll also discuss the latest transfer news as Arsenal are linked with Anthony Elanga, while Lyon owner John Textor is said to have wanted to sell Rayan Cherki to Forest, plus other Lyon/Forest news on Matt Turner and Lucas Perri. We'll also discuss England's defeat to Senegal at the City Ground and assess Morgan Gibbs-White's performance for Thomas Tuchel's faltering team. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by the BBC's chief football commentator Guy Mowbray on today's show. We discuss Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matt Turner being on the brink of a move to Lyon, Morgan Gibbs-White being linked with a transfer to the Saudi Pro League and Forest reportedly writing to UEFA over with regards to Crystal Palace's place in the Europa League. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Nottingham Forest legend Garry Birtles to discuss the latest Reds news, including Newcastle United's interest in Anthony Elanga and the need for Morgan Gibbs-White, Ola Aina, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Neco Williams to sign new contracts. We'll also discuss the possibility that Forest could play in the Europa League at Crystal Palace's expense and the use of Gibbs-White in England's win over Andorra. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Charlie from the Progress With Unity Podcast on Wigan Athletic to tell us more about Nottingham Forest striker Dale Taylor after his impressive loan spell with the League One club. Forest need to have four homegrown players in their Europa Conference League squad. Could he be one of them? #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Ari from the Thrylos 7 International podcast to discuss the relationship between Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos, how Olympiacos fans view Evangelos Marinakis and get his thoughts on David Carmo and Marko Stamenic, who spent last season on loan with the Greek champions. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns for our latest Nottingham Forest fan phone in as we take calls from supporters on all things Forest. We also discuss Morgan Gibbs-White's future as Manchester City reportedly end their interest in the England international. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies catches up with podcast regular, TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher, to reflect on Nottingham Forest's season and the summer ahead as he calls for some statement moves from the club he supports. We also discussion Forest's ambitions for next season and conclude the show with a discussion about the state of the game. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by friend of the show Nathan Joyes from the Copa Club as we discuss the latest Nottingham Forest news. On the agenda is Danilo's possible move to Lyon, the latest on Nicolas Dominguez's injury status and Crystal Palace potentially being kicked out of European competition. We also get Nathan's expert opinion on Igor Jesus, Jair Cunha and Cuiabano as the Botafogo trio could join the Reds. #nffc

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn to discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news. That includes the possibility of Morgan Gibbs-White staying as Manchester City target Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders. We'll also look at Forest's reported interest in Botafogo's Igor Jesus, Jair Cunha and Cuiabano as multiple sources in Brazil and The Athletic's David Ornstein say the Reds are closing on all three. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest are close to signing three players from Botafogo according to multiple sources in Brazil as well as The Athletic's David Ornstein. The players in question are Brazil international striker Igor Jesus, attacking left-back Cuiabano and exciting young central defender Jair Cunha. Matt Davies takes a quick look at the trio before we dig deeper over the next couple of days. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan to discuss how the Reds could look next season under Nuno Espirito Santo as they aim to build on a successful Premier League season. We discuss plan b, a bigger squad, more possession, a possible change in shape if Morgan Gibbs-White goes, if Elliot Anderson will replace him as the number 10, a new striker to rival Chris Wood and if Ibrahim Sangare is the answer as the number six. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Michael Temple as we dish out our Forest Focus end of season awards. We discuss player of the season, most improved player, goal of the season, game of the season and finally give our marks out of 10 for the campaign. It's not just those three casting their votes. Podcast regulars Greg Mitchell, Emily Anderson, Mikey Clarke, Mark Sutherns, Chief, Chris Aylmer, Paul Morley, Simon Fotheringham and Ruby Naylor also had their say. #nffc

Matt Davies is joined by The Daily Telegraph's Midland's football writer John Percy to reflect on Nottingham Forest's season and look to the summer ahead with updates on the future of key men including Nuno, Murillo, Ibrahim Sangare and Morgan Gibbs-White, as well as the likes of Willy Boly, Harry Toffolo and Zach Abbott. We also discuss potential signings Liam Delap, Mateus Fernandes, James McAtee and Adrien Truffert. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by Matt Davies and Pieter-Paul von Weiler, the strategist duo behind the Better Briefs Project, to tackle one of the most persistent and frustrating challenges agencies face: the elusive art of creating a truly effective brief. If you've ever struggled with unclear objectives, misaligned expectations, or wasted rounds of creative development, this episode is packed with data-driven answers and practical solutions. Drawing on global research from over 1,700 marketers and agency professionals across 70 countries, Matt and Pieter-Paul share eye-opening findings about the wide gap between what clients think they're delivering in a brief and what agencies are actually receiving. They break down the staggering disconnect—like the fact that 78% of marketers believe their briefs offer clear strategic direction, while only 5% of agencies agree—and explore the ripple effect this misalignment has on wasted budgets, morale, and creative outcomes. Drew leads a discussion on why so many briefs fall short, what really constitutes a great brief, and how both agencies and clients can step up to improve the process. You'll hear actionable advice on teaching clients the value of a well-crafted brief, initiating honest conversations before a live project starts, and creating custom templates that actually work for both sides. Plus, Matt and Pieter-Paul draw on their extensive agency experience to explain the difference between client briefs and creative briefs, and how agencies can strategically refine incoming briefs for stronger creative results.  Whether you're an agency owner, account executive, or creative lead, don't miss this episode if you're ready to reclaim lost time, reduce budget waste, and build stronger partnerships with your clients around the brief-writing process. By the end, you'll feel equipped to have more candid, constructive conversations and ensure every campaign starts with clarity and purpose. Head over to betterbriefs.com for more resources and get ready to produce your agency's best work yet!  A big thank you to our podcast's presenting sponsor, White Label IQ. They're an amazing resource for agencies who want to outsource their design, dev, or PPC work at wholesale prices. Check out their special offer (10 free hours!) for podcast listeners here. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Understanding the disconnect between marketers and agencies when it comes to briefs   Why most briefs lack clear objectives, strategic direction, and alignment The business impact of poor briefs—including wasted budgets and extra rework How agencies can proactively educate clients and improve the briefing process The difference between client marketing briefs and agency creative briefs The importance of partnership and communication in crafting great ideas Practical steps to help clients (and agencies) write better, more effective briefs

Nottingham Forest enjoyed a great season with a miserable ending as they were beaten by Chelsea on the final day of the Premier League season to finish seventh. That meant Conference League football instead of Champions League for the Reds. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson to reflect on the game and the season. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by regular Chelsea guest Harry Daniels (FPL Harry) to give us the lowdown on Enzo Maresca's team as they face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in the Premier League with both teams looking to secure a place in the Champions League. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest are dreaming of a Champions League place as they head into the final day of the season against Chelsea. We'll preview that game in full and the prospect of either Everton or Manchester United doing the Reds are favour, as well as the latest transfer talk. Matt Davies is joined by Nathan Joyes and Chelsea club commentator and Reds fan Matt Davies-Adams for our final match preview of the season. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey and The Daily Mail's Midlands football reporter Tom Collomosse to look ahead to Sunday's end of season should down for Nottingham Forest. We discuss their game against Chelsea and the games involving Aston Villa and Newcastle United. We also discuss reports linking Nuno with a move away from Forest this summer, along with transfer talk heading into a massive transfer window for #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest's Champions League push will go to the final day of the Premier League season after they beat West Ham 2-1 to set up a last day clash with Chelsea at the City Ground. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and Harrogate Town goalkeeper James Belshaw to review the game in full and assess Forest's top five chances with Newcastle United, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Forest all fighting for places. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 2-1 win at West Ham in the penultimate Premier League game of the season thanks to goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenkovic before Jarrod Bowen pulled one back late on. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson, Ruby Naylor and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan TO discuss the game and what it means in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Ian Finch for a busy show as we preview Nottingham Forest's trip to West Ham United in the penultimate Premier League game of the season as the Reds look to take the Champions League race to the final day. We also discuss Taiwo Awoniyi's situation and what happens next, as well as the latest transfer news with names including Callum Hudson-Odoi, Andreas Pereira, Tammy Abraham and Dusan Vlahovic. We'll also address Premier League award nominations for Nuno, Morgan Gibbs-White, Chris Wood and Anthony Elanga. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mark Carlaw from the West Ham Way as we discuss Nottingham Forest's trip to West Ham in the penultimate game of the season. We discuss the Hammers under Graham Potter, their win against Manchester United last time out some key men in this game. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi was reportedly placed in an induced coma ahead of further surgery after rupturing his intestine when he crashed into a post against Leicester City. Matt Davies and former Reds winger Paul Anderson reflect on the news and ask if the rules around flagging for seemingly clear offsides needs to be changed in a toned down show today. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest are hoping to make at least five signings this summer according to a report in the Daily Telegraph by John Percy. Ipswich Town's Liam Delap, Manchester City midfielder James McAtee, Southampton's Mateus Fernandes and France international Adrien Truffert are all mentioned as the Reds look to busy preparing for European football. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple to discuss the report as well as the news Taiwo Awoniyi has had to have urgent surgery after crashing with a post during Sunday's game against Leicester City. That news prompted a strong statement from the club defending owner Evangelos Marinakis after he was criticised for going on the pitch after the game. We go through that and address it. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest will play European football for the first time in almost 30 years after securing a top seven finish in the Premier League. However, their dream of a Champions League spot appears to be over after Sunday's 2-2 draw with already relegated Leicester City continued a miserable run of results. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher to reflect on the game, what might have been and owner Evangelos Marinakis going on the pitch after the final whistle. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest secured European football with a draw against Leicester City, but their Champions League dream looks to be over after they blew it against Leicester City, drawing 2-2 as Evangelos Marinakis remonstrated with Nuno at the end of the game which totally unravelled. Matt Davies is joined by Chris from Forest All Over and Paul Morley. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by journalist and Leicester City fan James Sharpe to give us the Foxes lowdown ahead of their trip to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest. We discuss why Leicester's season has collapsed and why their demise should be a warning to Forest, as well as the sacking of Steve Cooper and players losing discipline. James also covers West Ham for the Mail on Sunday so we get his thoughts on next week's opponents too. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest host Leicester City on Sunday in a Premier League game they need to win if they are to qualify for the Champions League. We'll preview the match at the City Ground in full as well as look at some possible summer replacements for Morgan Gibbs-White if he joins Manchester City. Matt Davies is joined Ian Finch, Mark Sutherns and Pete Blackburn #nffc #nottinghamforest

In this episode of The Sleeping Barber Podcast, Marc Binkley and Vassilis Douros sit down with Pieter-Paul and Matt Davies from BetterBriefs to talk about one of marketing's most overlooked tools: the creative brief. From common pitfalls to practical fixes, they explore why so many briefs miss the mark — and what marketers and agencies can do to write ones that actually drive great work. Expect candid insights, real-world challenges, and a few strong opinions on what it takes to brief better.Enjoy the show!Our Guests:Pieter-Paul von Weiler https://www.linkedin.com/in/pieterpaulvonweiler/ Matt Davies https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-davies-a7570433/ Founders of Better Briefsformer creative agency strategistsWon a couple of Grand Effies and IPA Effectiveness AwardNow they help brands create better briefs that inspire more effective workFollow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠Get in touch with our hosts:Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Creative Briefs07:11 Understanding the Briefing Process13:59 Challenges in Brief Writing20:48 The Role of Strategy in Briefs28:12 Evaluating Ideas and Creativity34:56 The Cost of Poor Briefs43:47 The Power of Partnership in Marketing48:24 The Importance of Training and Communication52:01 Navigating the Briefing Process55:07 The Human Element in Creative Work58:43 Optimizing Creative Processes01:01:12 The Role of AI in Marketing01:05:10 Post Pod with V & MarcBackground Research & Links:Better Breifs https://www.betterbriefs.com/the-betterideas-project

Matt Davies is joined by Simon Fotheringham to take calls from Nottingham Forest fans on whatever topic they want. We'll inevitably discuss the futures of Morgan Gibbs-White, Ibrahim Sangare and the race for Champions League football. We'll also address Danilo being linked with a return to Palmeiras. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Nottingham Forest great Colin Barrett to reflect on Monday night's 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace and the state of the Champions League race. We'll also discuss Morgan Gibbs-White's future as Manchester City are strongly linked with the England midfielder, plus we'll react to Ibrahim Sangare's performance at Palace after he made his first Premier League start since August. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 at Crystal Palace in a game they could ill afford to lose if they are to qualify for the Champions League next season. We'll be live from 10.15pm to discuss whatever happens in full as Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke, Simon Fotheringham and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest look to get their Champions League back on track when they go to Crystal Palace on Monday night following defeat to Brentford. Can they do it? Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn as we discuss possible line-ups at Selhurst Park. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest suffered a third defeat in four Premier League games as they lost 2-0 at home to Brentford after conceding two horrible goals. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Pete Blackburn and former Reds midfielder David Prutton to review the game and look ahead to the final four fixtures of the season.

Nottingham Forest blew their chance to return to third place in the Premier League as they lost 2-0 to Brentford at the City Ground on Thursday night. It was a miserable defeat for the Reds as they gifted Brentford both goals in front of the Sky Sports cameras. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Chief from Barstool Sports to discuss the game in full from 9.45pm. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Billy Grant from the Beesotted Brentford podcast for the opposition verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest v Brentford at the City Ground in the Premier League on Thursday. We discuss Brentford's European chances, tactics and the futures of two men linked with Forest in Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has formally paused his day to day involvement in the club as Forest get ready for European football with three further changes to the board as a former Girona director comes in. Matt Davies breaks down the announcement and goes through Swiss Ramble's detailed analysis of Forest's 2023/24 accounts and what it means for the club's summer spending power in the transfer market. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest face another huge game in the Premier League when they take on Brentford at the City Ground on Thursday night. We'll preview the match in full and discuss the latest transfer talk as Forest are linked with Liverpool's Darwin Nunez, Manchester City's James McAtee and Parma's Ange-Yoan Bonny. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn, Simon Bristow (Our Glorious Banners) and Elliott Talbot. #NFFC #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson, Michael Temple and Nottingham Forest legend Garry Birtles as we reflect on the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City. We discuss Nuno's team selection, Zach Abbott's impressive performance, first half v second half performances and we look ahead to the Premier League run-in. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies and Greg Mitchell are live from Wembley as they're joined by Chris Aylmer to discuss the 2-0 defeat the national stadium as Nottingham Forest lost Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals. Team selection, a nightmare first half, missed chances in a better second half and what can we take from the game on the agenda. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by David Mooney from the Blue Moon podcast for our FA Cup semi-final opposition verdict. We discuss the changes Pep Guardiola has made to Manchester City since they lost to Nottingham Forest, if Wembley experience matters David gives a passionate explanation for why City have not sold their ticket allocation. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and Paul Morley to preview Nottingham Forest's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City. We discuss team selection, the importance of Forest fans and the relative Wembley experience of the two teams. #nffc #nottinghamforest