Podcast appearances and mentions of matt davies

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Nottingham Forest winger Franz Carr as we discuss what a successful transfer window look like for Forest. We also discuss the latest transfer news as the Reds are linked with Estudiantes midfielder Mikel Amondarain. We also discuss Notts County goalkeeper James Belshaw's notes on Saturday's game at Meadow Lane with observations on Igor Jesus, Arnaud Kalimuendo and Nicolas Dominguez. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Dan Storey for his final World Cup diary along with Seb Hutchinson and Steve Battlemuch as we reflect on the culmination of the tournament with Dan and Seb in the US. We also discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer topics on Morgan Gibbs-White, Lucas Bergvall and Ousmane Diomande, plus fresh developments on the City Ground expansion plan. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Chris Aylmer for our first post match show of the 2026/27 season as Nottingham Forest go to Meadow Lane to face Notts County as Oliver Glasner leads the Reds for the first time. We'll also discuss the latest transfer news around Xander Schlager and Lucas Bergvall, plus Morgan Gibbs-White has changed agent. Finally, we'll react to the new Forest kit. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by new Nottingham Forest Women manager Tom Mallinson to discuss his new role after 20 years at the club having joined as a coach when still a teenager. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by our Crystal Palace regular Matt Watts from the A Team Called Palace podcast as we discuss Oliver Glasner's move to Nottingham Forest. We discuss the latest chapter in the rivalry between the clubs, Glasner's time at the club, tactics and man management. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest defender Steve Cook to discuss his time at the club and the present day situation as the Reds appoint Oliver Glasner. We also discuss his remaining former teammates Neco Williams, Ryan Yates, Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood. We also chat about his recent move to Wycombe and future plans as he studies to become a sporting director. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's Daniel Storey as we reflect on England's World Cup quarter-final win over Norway as well as the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news focusing on Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, Feyenoord's Givairo Read and Dodo of Fiorentina. #nffc #nottinghamforest

In this episode, Jacob Cass & Matt Davies sits down with Jonathan Stark, pricing expert, author of Hourly Billing Is Nuts, host of Ditching Hourly, and co-host of The Business of Authority, to unpack why trading time for money is such a poor fit for expert work. Together, Jacob, Matt and Jonathan explore the difference between fixed fees and true value pricing, how to run better sales conversations, why pricing is deeply connected to positioning, and how authority changes the way clients buy. They also discuss the psychology of charging more, why creatives often underprice their own judgment, and the practical first steps for ditching hourly without blowing up your business overnight. If you are tired of selling hours, defending rates, or being compared against cheaper alternatives, this episode will help you rethink what you are really selling and how to build a business around expertise, not availability.

Matt Davies is joined by Sam Collins and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) as we go in depth on Oliver Glasner's tactics, discussing how they really work in practice, hidden aspects the data tells us, how his style suits Nottingham Forest and which players benefit and suffer. This was recorded before Daichi Kamada signed a new Crystal Palace contract. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's Daniel Storey for episode five of his World Cup diary from the USA. We discuss England's win over Mexico and the quarter-final against Norway, America's defeat to Belgium after Donald Trump pressed FIFA for Folarin Balogun to be allowed to play, Portugal and Ronaldo's exit and the latest Nottingham Forest news. Jota Silva looks set to join Olympiacos on loan, while James McAtee has again been linked with West Ham. Finally, we ask if Forest should join the race to sign Djed Spence from Spurs as Everton are reportedly keen on the England man according to The Athletic. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Oliver Glasner is officially the new Nottingham Forest manager as owner Evangelos Marinakis speaks of winning major honours under the former Crystal Palace boss. We'll discuss the impact of his arrival and if Forest can achieve that goal, plus the latest transfer news as James McAtee is linked with a move to West Ham. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Nottingham Forest midfielder Sam Collins for our latest listener Q&A. We take questions on Oliver Glasner's appointment, his tactics and how it impacts the squad and transfers, in particular from Crystal Palace. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey as we discuss the huge managerial change at Nottingham Forest as the wider media and football fanbase speaks of the club being riddled with chaos. We ask if that is fair when it comes to Evangelos Marinakis' move to appoint former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner. We also discuss the latest from the World Cup as Dan Ndoye scores for Switzerland and England face a huge test against Mexico. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Steve Battlemuch to reflect on a crazy day at Nottingham Forest as Vitor Pereira was, according to multiple reports, brutally fired by email in order to be replaced by former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on a three-year deal. We discuss the events of yesterday and look at the impact and changes Glasner might make. #nffc #nottinghamforest

It's been a mad day at Nottingham Forest as Vitor Pereira is set to be sacked by Nottingham Forest to complete an ambitious move for Oliver Glasner as The Telegraph, The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano all say the former Crystal Palace manager will be Forest 's fifth boss in a year. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Michael Temple. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson, Mikey Clarke and former Nottingham Forest star James Perch as we discuss the latest Forest transfer news revolving around Elliot Anderson and his replacement. Forest have been linked with moves for Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall, Jack Hinshlewood of Brighton, Trabzonspor's Christ Inao Oulai and most recently Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey for the third of his World Cup diaries as we reflect on England's 0-0 draw with Panama. We discuss what we learned from the group stage as England showed promise but plenty of weakness. We also look at the narrative shift around Elliot Anderson as blue tick X/Twitter, including Piers Morgan, plus elements of the national media start to question the Nottingham Forest man ahead of his move to Manchester City. We also touch on the latest transfer talk around Liverpool's Curtis Jones and Brighton's Jack Hinshlewood. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal well beyond £100m to sell Elliot Anderson to Manchester City, with the reported fee being £116m guaranteed with no bonuses in the deal. It's a huge transfer for Forest and we'll discuss it in full as Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Steve Battlemuch. We also discuss a report by John Percy in The Telegraph saying Forest are interested in Ivory Coast midfielder Chris Inao Oulai, plus we'll have news on the company hired to develop the City Ground once planning permission is secured. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their final scouting report of the summer as they put together a 24 man shortlist of full backs Nottingham Forest could consider this summer. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey for the second of his World Cup diaries as we discuss England's 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston. We discuss Elliot Anderson's performance and whether the game showed Nottingham Forest teammate Morgan Gibbs-White should have been picked by Thomas Tuchel. We also touch on the latest Forest transfer news as they are linked with another Brazilian goalkeeper. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Multiple outlets, including The Athletic, say the 20-year-old wants out of Spurs despite winning their Player of the Season award in 2024/25. Matt Davies and Pete Blackburn discuss Forest's interest in the Sweden World Cup star before Spurs fan guest Baker gives us his take on the player who once looked set to join Barcelona. We also discuss Forest announcing three pre-season friendlies and David Carmo looking set to join Olympiacos. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan for our latest listener Q&A. We discuss Vitor Pereira's contract situation as talks pause and the huge tactical domino effect that could cascade from Elliot Anderson's future and how the Reds choose to use Morgan Gibbs-White next season. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Mikey Clarke to react to Nottingham Forest's Premier League fixture list for the 2026/27 season, plus we discuss the latest on Elliot Anderson as Fabrizio Romano says a deal is close. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by our Daniel Storey, the chief football writer of the i paper, for what we hope will be the first in a series of appearances from America as he covers the World Cup. We discuss England's 4-2 win over Croatia and Elliot Anderson's part in it, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo holding back Portugal and the experience of being in the USA in general. #worldcup #england #ronaldo

Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their third scouting report of the summer as they put together a 25 man shortlist of striker Nottingham Forest could consider this summer. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Nottingham Forest midfielder Jack Colback to discuss the latest transfer news as we go in depth on the potential £130m deal to take Elliot Anderson to Manchester City as Reds owner Evangelos Marinakis drives the hardest of bargains. We also discuss Forest's reported interest in Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi, which appears to be back on the agenda after strong links in January. #nffc #nottinghamforest

We're holding a Forest Focus summer quiz classic as 16 podcast friends and regulars go head to head for the title in one v battles starting with Matt Davies vs Matt Davies-Adams in a last 16 tie.

Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their second scouting report of the summer as they put together a 24 man shortlist of midfielders Nottingham Forest could consider this summer. We also discuss a report linking Forest with Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira. #nffc #nottinghamforest

We held our Forest Focus summer live show at the Trent Navigation with an audience of 200 Nottingham Forest fans as former Reds players James Perch and Kelvin Wilson took to the stage alongside Matt Davies, Greg Mitchell, Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn. Part one is out now, while in part one we held our audience Q&A, plus a charity raffle that went wrong and an auction that went right. #nffc #nottinghamforest

We held our Forest Focus summer live show at the Trent Navigation with an audience of 200 Nottingham Forest fans as former Reds players James Perch and Kelvin Wilson took to the stage alongside Matt Davies, Greg Mitchell, Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn. Part Two is out tomorrow, but in part one we discussed the season just gone in the Premier League and Europa League before Kelv and Perchy reflected on their careers under former managers including Billy Davies and Gary Megson, what being a player is really like and life after their playing careers. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Forde returns as the Nottingham Forest fan and comedian is challenged to convince Matt Davies why we should be excited for the World Cup in the face of an England squad selection which had fans questioning Thomas Tuchel, FIFA's sky high season prices and Gianni Infantino's closeness to Donald Trump We also discuss Elliot Anderson's future as Manchester City prepare a second bid and Man Utd remain in the mix. #nffc #nottinghamforest

In this episode, Jacob Cass and Matt Davies sit down with David C. Baker, author of The Business of Expertise and one of the leading voices on positioning, specialization, and advisory businesses. Together, they explore what actually becomes valuable in a world where production is abundant. We discuss: • The difference between execution and expertise • Why many creative firms still struggle to position themselves clearly • What clients are really paying for at the highest level • Why judgment, trust, and perspective matter more than ever • How AI is reshaping pricing, specialization, and creative work • What makes a firm truly irreplaceable This conversation is for designers, strategists, consultants, and creative entrepreneurs who want to move beyond being seen as a pair of hands and become trusted experts.

Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their first scouting report of the summer as they put together a 30 man shortlist of midfielders Nottingham Forest could consider this summer, some in the event Elliot Anderson goes, some as possible options regardless. We also discuss a weekend in report in The Sun suggesting Morgan Gibbs-White is on Arsenal's summer transfer list, as well as Lina Souloukou's departure as Forest CEO, following on the exits of key personnel in Ross Wilson and Craig Mullholland as well as the controversial Edu. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by TNT Sports' Adam Summerton as Nottingham Forest are linked with four Serie A players. Adam gives us his take on Bologna duo Santiago Castro and Jhon Lucumi and Juventus striker Lois Openda. We also touch on Roma's promising defender Jan Ziolkowski. There's also a bit of Dan Ndoye chat as he yet again scored for Switzerland ahead of the World Cup. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke, Paul Morley and Steve Battlemuch for our latest listener Q&A on all things Nottingham Forest. Topics on the agenda include new contracts for key players, targeting Europe next season, bringing back former players and lessons learned from last season. We also go through a transfer story mid-stream when it comes to Forest targets. #nffc #nottinghamforest

After weeks of debate on Elliot Anderson's future Nottingham Forest future with potentially weeks more to come, we decided to speak to a Manchester City journalist to find out the state of play when it comes to the former Premier League champions. With that in mind, Matt Davies asks the Manchester Evening News' City reporter Simon Bajkowski about their interest when it comes to City's work to make the deal happen, what they might pay as a transfer fee, where the England international fits in and if a change of manager matters. We also discuss those 115 charges and if they could impact a deal for a player in England's World Cup squad who Forest value at least £100m. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest made it all the way to the Europa League semi-finals as played away to Real Betis, Sturm Graz, Braga, Utrecht, FC Porto, Midtjylland, Fenerbahce (and Aston Villa). Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Simon Bristow (Our Glorious Banners) to discuss Simon's new photo book Take Us On A Trip which captures the fan experience of games home and away as we go through some of the images he took. We rate the cities and venues as well as discuss the home games. #nffc #nottinghamforest

We discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer talk on today's show. On the agenda is Elliot Anderson to Manchester City. Tottenham reviving their interest in Morgan Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye commenting on his future after another goal for Switzerland and links with Roma defender Jan Ziolkowski. We also discuss Crystal Palace's digs at Forest after winning the Europa Conference League. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Nottingham Forest and author David Marples to discuss his new book The History Boys Part Two and it's focus on the last five years under the ownership of Evangelos Marinakis as the club ascended to the Premier League. We also look back on the 2025/26 season as well as ponder how the club might look in 10 years' time. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Mark Sutherns as we review the entire Nottingham Forest 2025/26 squad and ask whether we would keep, sell or loan each player who has played a first team game, plus those who were out on loan. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson and Steve Battlemuch as we give out of end of season Nottingham Forest awards including player of the season, most improved player, goal and game of the season, best memory, lowest moment of the season and disappointment of the season. We also look back on everyone's pre-season predictions and see how close we got. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest have already turned their attention to next season after the curtain came down the 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Michael Temple and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan to reflect on the last 10 months and look ahead to the summer as Forest look to keep key men Morgan Gibbs-White and Neco Williams after Murillo signed a new contract. They will also hope to keep Elliot Anderson but that could prove impossible given the interest in the England international. #nffc #nottinghamforest

It finished 1-1 in the final game of the season for Nottingham Forest as they welcomed Bournemouth to the City Ground. The game could be the final appearance in a Forest shirt for some with Manchester City pushing to sign Elliot Anderson, while Morgan Gibbs-White reminded Thomas Tuchel what he can do after his England snub with the Forest goal. Fans also made their opinion of Tuchel with their chants. Matt Davies is joined by Adam Walker and Dillon Mapletoft. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Bournemouth fan Matt Davies (yes, another one!) as we look ahead to their visit to the City Ground on the final day of the Premier League season to face Nottingham Forest. We discuss their brilliant season under Andoni Iraola and what could happen next season after he is gone with European football on the horizon. We also look ahead to this game with Bournemouth unbeaten in their last 11 games against Forest going back to 2015. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed his England squad for the 2026 World Cup squad and it's mixed news from a Nottingham Forest point of view. As expected, Elliot Anderson is in and will hope to be in the starting XI but Morgan Gibbs-White misses out despite scoring 17 goals this season from midfield. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn to reflect on the news and Tuchel's press conference, as well as the latest transfer news on Anderson as it's reported a contract agreement is ready to go with Manchester City. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Steve Battlemuch as we preview Nottingham Forest's final game of the season against Bournemouth in the Premier League. We also discuss transfer links with Burnley defender Maxime Esteve and potential positive signs around the City Ground development. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Morgan Gibbs-White has reportedly been left of England's World Cup squad by Thomas Tuchel. The Telegraph say the Nottingham Forest man has been snubbed despite scoring 14 Premier League goals this season and 17 in total. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Will Tomlinson for reaction as the squad takes shape with further surprise decisions around the likes of Adam Wharton and Lewis Hall, as well as arguably Harry Maguire, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by The Athletic's Nottingham Forest reporter Paul Taylor as we look to ahead to summer transfer window at Nottingham Forest. On the agenda is the club structure after Edu's exit, Evangelos Marinakis' summer review, Vitor Pereira's impact and what we might expect signings wise after the club's Premier League status was secured for another season. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams as we answer your questions on all things Nottingham Forest. Well the questions are mostly about next season in fact when it comes to what is a realistic target for the team and who are realistic targets to sign. We discuss Elliot Anderson, Murillo, Morgan Gibbs-White and James McAtee among current players, while names on the agenda as possible signings range from Hayden Hackney to Djed Spence, Kieran Trippier and Brennan Johnson. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Nottingham Forest winger Franz Carr as we reflect on the 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, including referee Michael Salisbury's decision to allow the second United goal despite Bryan Mbeumo's handball. We also discuss the performances and futures of Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White, including Gibbs-White's World Cup chances. Also on the agenda is the decision to back Vitor Pereira as manager and Omari Hutchinson's long term potential. #nffc #nottinghamforest