1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast

A disappointing result at the City Ground, as an attacking looking Reds line-up failed to capitalise, before Burnley took the lead through some neat play down the left presented Zeki Amdouni with his second goal against Forest in just a few weeks. Fortunately, some excellent hold-up play from Taiwo Awoniyi gave the ball to Callum Hudson-Odoi on the corner of the box, and the debutant curled a beau...

Our Forest Ramble discussion for September is here! In this episode: Forest’s transfer window Goodbye to Nick Randall and John Taylor, hello to Tom Cartledge The Reds have a new front of shirt sponsor  We will also discuss the potential situation about Forest’s World Cup winner Rich Ferraro is joined by Baz, Steven, the Maradona of the Midlands, as well as Adam and Emilka. All this and more, plus...

A fabulous result for Steve Cooper's Reds, as substitute Antony Elanga calmly slotted home on the break after good work by Mangala, Yates and Awoniyi to win the ball and set the winger free. Forest didn't have much possession, but in truth Matt Turner didn't have that much to do, although the Reds will be grateful for Nicholas Jackson's glaring miss. Steven and Tom report on the Reds' first away v...

The Reds made an early exit from the Carabao Cup with a home defeat to Vincent Kompany's Burnley. It wasn't a match to remember, and Zeki Amdouni's 90th minute winner was the first shot on target. Ouch. George Edwards is in the podcast hotseat for the first time, and is joined by Adam to review the game, and they discuss the game, the shortcomings of the team and the tactics on the night, with a n...

It all started so well as very early goals from Taiwo Awoniyi (breaking the record for scoring in consecutive Premier League matches) and Willy Boly fired the Reds into a two-goal lead, but then the home team woke up, with the assistance of one or two refereeing moments; Steve Cooper merely commented how quick the official was to blow the whistle, rather than taking his time. Steven and Tom discus...

The Reds got their first win of the season with a fine late header from Chris Wood. It had looked like Forest were the architects of their own downfall, after taking an early lead through Taiwo Awoniyi's header, they looked good, until they ... well, didn't. The visitors were hoping Gustavo Hamer's equaliser after the break would earn a point, but Stevie Cooper's subs made a difference. Maradona o...

It was an opening day defeat at The Emirates, although a late rally from the Reds gave the home team a bit of a scare, when an electric break from Awoniyi and Elanga led to the big number 9 netting his first goal of the season. There's still work to do, as discussed by Steven Toplis, with George Edwards and Ellie Molloson, fresh back from north London. We also hear from Arsenal fan Chris, with his...

In a bonus podcast, Jeremy Davies brings you his pre-season sketch, covering predictions, rude Tottenham fans and Curry and Rice (not the Forest version). Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Fo...

It's the 1865 Pre-Season Preview, in which we cover: Transfers, tactics and team selections Job security at the City Ground Predictions for the season from our panel We also have a game of Guess That Red and welcome two new members to Team 1865. Presented by Rich Ferraro, with Steven Toplis, Tom Newton, the Maradona of the Midlands, Callum Castel, Baz, Adam, George Edwards and Ellie Molloson. We'l...

We are pleased to bring you (after a short delay) part 2 of our interview with ex-Reds striker Grant Holt, reflecting on his time at the City Ground, departure from Forest, and subsequent rise from League One to the top flight with Norwich City. Hosted by Steven Toplis and Tom Newton. We'll be back in a couple of weeks as we get ready for the 2023-24 season! Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast prov...

This is a podcast that we didn't want to record as we come to terms with the deaths of Forest legends Trevor Francis and Chris Bart-Williams. In this episode we look back on their Forest careers and share some memories. Monday 24th July 2023 was a desperately sad day for supporters of Nottingham Forest, as well as Sheffield Wednesday, Birmingham City and Leyton Orient, amongst others. Hosted by Ri...

Before we start to look forward to the new season, we have a chat with ex-Red Grant Holt, discussing his footballing journey from non-league to the Premier League, including a spell at the City Ground which saw some real ups and downs. Hosted by Tom Newton and Steven Toplis. Part 2 of this interview will be in your feed very soon! Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a rev...

As the summer rolls on and the preseason friendlies start, we take a quick look at matters at the City Ground: New kit New personnel: Chief Football Officer, Head of Performance, Head of Strength and Conditioning Which Forest squad members will be looking over their shoulder? Rich Ferraro is joined by Tom Newton and the Maradona of the Midlands for a frank discussion. We will have more cool conten...

We are delighted to be joined by Reds legend Viv Anderson as we celebrate the launch of Local Heroes, the brand-new feature documentary on the incredible tale of three Nottingham Forest football players (Viv, Tony Woodcock and Garry Birtles). Viv talks about how he came to be involved in the film, the impact his upbringing had on his career, his experiences of being part of the squad that performe...

In our end of season discussion, Rich Ferraro is joined by Tom Newton, Steven Toplis and Baz in the studio to discuss Forest's player of the season, goal of the season and best moment of the season (and more); why Stevie Cooper is so damn good, and which players are staying and going. We also have a news roundup from Callum Castel, Jeremy Davies' sketch, and we hear from Her Game Too Ambassador (a...

Waka waka eh eh? The game was probably second to the occasion as Forest's army of travelling fans supported the team to an away point. Having scored Forest's first Premier League goal this season, Taiwo Awoniyi also got the last, hitting double figures in his debut Premier League campaign. However, Will Hughes' header deflected off Willy Boly to earn the hosts a point, which meant that everyone wa...

THEY DID IT! WE DID IT! Forest preserved their Premier League status with a game to spare, as they defeated Arsenal at the City Ground, destroying the visitors' faint title hopes in the process. The game wasn't massively memorable, but the occasion was immense - the City Ground has never been so loud and the team, staff and fans were jubilant at the final whistle. Rich Ferraro is joined by Baz to...

A tense and battling performance earned the Reds a point, but for a while it felt like it could have been more. A header in each half from Taiwo Awoniyi put Forest in the lead, then pulled them back into contention, either side of Raheem Sterling's (preventable) brace. Rich Ferraro is joined by the Maradona of the Midlands to discuss the game, with Callum Castel providing the latest news roundup....

Phew. That was way closer than we would have liked, wasn't it? In the end, three very good goals (two for Awoniyi and one for Danilo), plus a Morgan Gibbs-White penalty, saw Forest take the points despite their best efforts to let Saints back into the match. Rich Ferraro is joined by Adam to discuss a game that saw the Reds climb three places, and three points, out of the relegation zone, with spe...

In our monthly Forest Ramble magazine show, Rich Ferraro is joined by Adam, Steven and Tom to discuss a whole range of Reds issues: Can the Reds beat the drop and how many points will it take to do it? Midfield matters and keeper conundrums. And not for the first time, why so many injuries? All this and more, as we are joined once again by Jeremy Davies with the 1865 Sketch, we discuss the recent...

The circumstances of this defeat felt particularly damaging as Brentford scored two late goals, the second of which came after Danilo had to come off due to injury, leaving the Reds with ten men. To add insult to injury, the winning goal was checked and Yoann Wissa was actually marginally onside. It had all felt so promising after Danilo had given the Reds the lead on the stroke of half-time. Baz...

A welcome three points, and five goals in two matches, as Forest beat Brighton with a battling second-half performance, showing that Forest are magic on and off the pitch. Despite missing a first half penalty and conceding another soft goal, Forest drew level in first half stoppage time through Pascal Gross' own goal, and this set them up to win through Danilo and Morgan Gibbs-White (with the seco...

Forest huffed and puffed, but despite scoring twice away from home, it was Diogo Jota and Mo Salah who blew the Reds' house down, as defensive indiscipline from set pieces led to cheap goals conceded. Still, Neco Williams and Morgan Gibbs-White both scored deflected efforts to give the away fans some hope that there is some spirit in the Forest ranks. Steven Toplis and Tom Newton discuss the actio...

The billionaires of Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest as £100m Antony and £80m Casemiro shone for the visitors. It was the Brazilian winger who took the headlines as he scored one and made one, and provided threat from the wing, while £70m Bruno Fernandes also peppered the Forest goal. At least £50m Antony Martial and £80m Harry Maguire had to sing for their supper, with the England defende...

A change in formation and personnel, but the same old result. Following a reasonable showing in the first half, a moment of madness from Jonjo Shelvey gifted a goal to Bertrand Traore. The Reds (yellows) were up against it from that moment on; substitutions were unsuccessful, and the misery was compounded when Forest went down to ten men after using all their subs. Ollie Watkins sealed the result...