Tricky Talks

Kate, Mollo and Simon are joined by Forest fan Aussie Dave to chat all things Forest, England and the World Cup. Dave reflects on Elliot Anderson's departure, his hopes for next season with Glasner now in charge, and how much he loves the England team at the World Cup. All our social links are here Website: trickytalks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the day Oliver Glasner is appointed Forest Head Coach, England win a classic World Cup match by beating Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, and we're here to bring you the reaction. Does Glasner's appointment enhance Forest fans expectations and ambitions for the coming season, and we look ahead to the fixtures and challenges he'll face. Plus, we review England's win over Mexico, discuss whether it i...

Our second Forest roundtable discussion of the off-season sees Holly Royall from Forest Women Fancast and Social Media Influencer Des Oldham join Chels and Mollo. Among the topics this week, we discuss the Women's team, realistic expectations for the Mens team next season, and assessing last season's signings and what to expect from them in year 2. Plus more! All our social links are here Website:...

A repeat of our LIVE broadcast across our social media channels, Simon and Kate discuss their reaction to the news Elliot Anderson is set to join Man City for £116m. What does this mean for Forest, is it a big loss if the money is re-invested well? We discuss the qualities Anderson brought to Forest, how the Club should look to replace him, and what it means for their long term ambitions. Learn mo...

We are delighted and honoured to welcome Forest legend Jason Lee who joins Mollo and Kate on this week's podcast! Among the topics we chat about are that game atPeterborough away, breaking into the Premier League, and when he got the call from Forest. There's plenty more from Jason, including a doozy of a story to finish off about Robbo! All our social links are here Website: trickytalks.com Learn...

This week we have our first in a summer series of roundtable NFFC chats and we're delighted to be joined by Greg and Richard from the excellent Talking Reds Podcast! We chat Pereira's biggest challenge, what happens if MGW leaves, is Marinakis a hero or a villain, and Forest players at the 2026 World Cup. All our social links are here Website: trickytalks.com Email: contact@trickytalks.com Learn m...

The inaugural season of Tricky Talks draws to a close with our review of the 2025/26 season, including our own individual awards. What grade do we give the season, what will be our best games, worst signings, and biggest moments? And who will win our coveted player of the season award based on the total of all our man of the match votes? We also look forward to next season, and why there is hope,...

Our final match review of the 2025/26 season doesn't see the curse broken as Forest draw 1-1 with Bournemouth. We also discuss the England squad announcement, the Europa League team of the season, Murillo's new deal, and the naming of the new John Robertson Stand! Our FPL winner is also confirmed, so if this is you, please contact us to claim your prize! Website: https://trickytalks.com/ Email Us:...

It's been 24 hours since our rage edition podcast so we regroup and see if we have calmed down a bit. Only, Chelsey joins the Show this time and has her say. We then move on and talk about the game, but ultimately move to a conversation about who is more important to Forest, Anderson or Gibbs-White? Listen to find out who we think and let us know if you agree or disagree! All our social links are...

Almost an instant reaction after the game at Old Trafford, and there is only one talking point we cover. Can you guess what it is? Mollo, Kate and Simon are raging after the Ref allowed a goal to stand that everyone and their dog thinks is handball. Do you agree? All our links are here Website: trickytalks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forest finally clinched Premier League safety thanks to a point gained against Newcastle coupled with a West Ham defeat at home to Arsenal. On the show this week, we talk about Elliot Anderson's emotional moment against his former club, Pereira's "great escape", and the recruitment redemption arc. Plus, what does "success" mean for Forest next season, and what our Instagram poll says. All our soci...

Forest's Europa League campaign and ten game unbeaten run is over after being defeated at Villa Park, but it's been a European campaign to remember. We look back at the emotional connections, the best trips and memorable moments. As for the game, we discuss if it was one step too far, whether the occasion overwhelmed the squad, or if the loss was down to fatigue and injuries. We also chat about th...

On this week's show, we react to Mollo's statement last week and share some fan responses that we spotted on social media. Then it's on to Chelsea as the World Champions are defeated by Forest's B Team. Was that the smartest line up decision of the season? Are the squad better than we thought? And what about the Psychological impact of fast starts? We discuss all that and a whole lot more! All our...

A glorious night on Trentside saw Forest bag a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the 1st leg of the Europa League Semi-Final to take a narrow lead into the 2nd leg. We open with an important statement regarding the actions of some fans in the immediate aftermath of the final whistle. Listen on as we talk about our reactions to the game, the decisive moments, our defensive steel, and lots more! Dare we d...

Five was the magic number as Forest thrashed Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. On the show this week, have Forest finally found their identity? Plus, we discuss displaying a clinical edge, finding momentum at exactly the right time, and showing ruthlessness against a weaker side. We also answer the 'Big Question' that we're all asking around Premier League safety, and rank our best top division...

Forest boosted their survival hopes in the fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League with a 4-1 win against Burnley, with Morgan Gibbs-White netting a hat trick. We discuss the tactical changes and big moments (2nd half only!) that led to the win, and talk about MGW leading the team towards survival, his England World Cup chances, and we ask a very intriguing question about his Nottingham...

It was a great night to be at the City Ground as Forest clinched their first European Semi-Final in 42 (forty two!) years with a 2-1 aggregate win over Porto. On the show this week, we discuss the obvious turning point in the game and the sending off, the goal by Morgan Gibbs-White, and why we thought it was a basketbally type of game. Oh, and did we mention we're in a European Semi-Final? We brie...

Another decent week for Forest culminates in a point against Villa. As the home goal drought in the Premier League is ended, we discuss Neco's attacking threat being an extra dimension going forward, and wonder how Jesus and Wood will split minutes in the remaining games, or will we see more of them on the pitch together? Then it's onto the Porto 2nd leg, can Forest become more attacking but leave...

With the International and Easter break now over, Forest soon return to action with a Europa League Quarter Final 1st leg game against FC Porto. We discuss whether a potential return for Chris Wood is feasible, and highlight some key player matchups that could determine the outcome Plus, we chat about the very successful Garibaldi Girls Gala that had Jason Lee in attendance, and the recent open tr...

The guys finally made it back from Denmark just in time to see another great win at Spurs. We discuss why there will be no more excuses about fitness, plus the newly found reliability of the 'B' team. On to Spurs, where one player played his best game of the season by far, and another seems to have picked up a bit of cult following from nowhere. Who are we talking about, you'll have to listen?! Fi...

VAR strikes again as Forest could only manage a one all draw against Fulham, to keep them out of the relegation zone on goal difference. We discuss the chances, the VAR decisions, the subbing of Gibbs-White and Anderson. Plus, there's a look forward to a season defining week which sees the B team(!) in action in Denmark, and arguably Forest's biggest "Cup Final" of the season against Spurs. Meanwh...

It was a familiar story at the WFCG as Forest fell to a narrow defeat against Midtjylland. We're here to talk about chances, referee's, the rain and face cream! Plus, we discuss the Radio Nottingham post-match coverage in which Steve Hodge indicated another change of manager could be on the cards. We also look forward to another opportunity to put three more Premier League points on the board this...

It's a Garibaldi Girls takeover episode as Kate, Chels and Ellie discuss the origins of the first all-female Forest fans group, how it started, and what it means to be part of such a special group of fans. Chels and Ellie share their thoughts on how it feels for a new generation to follow the team in Europe for the very first time, and Kate for the first time as an adult. The girls also share plen...

Forest grab a great, unexpected and morale boosting point at Man City and we're here to break down the action. Two great goals, fighting back from going behind x2, a frantic ending, and is five at the back the way forward? Plus more on Jair Cunha, Spurs(!), and did MGW have a tear in his eye during the post match interview? https://linktr.ee/trickytalkspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

The gang are back to reflect on another relegation type performance at Brighton as the Reds suffer their third defeat on the bounce under Pereira. On the topics for discussion is the loss of form by Murillo, uncharacteristic mistakes by Neco Williams, and the leadership and effort shown by Morgan Gibbs-White. It's Man City away next, and no-one expects Forest to get anything from the game unless o...