Forest Focus

A mini Forest Focus as we take a quick look at the prospects of Che Adams joining on a free transfer and compare him to Reds striker to Chris Wood. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have been linked to Corinthians goalkeeper Carlos Miguel. Finally, VAR is here to stay after a vote by Premier League clubs. #nffc Get your live show tickets for Thursday June 13 now: https://www.gigantic.com/forest-focus-t...

Former Nottingham Forest defender and BBC Radio Nottingham pundit Brian Laws is our guest as we look at the current team and how you tackle some of it's issues, especially set pieces. We also discuss individuals players such as Ibrahim Sangare and Neco Williams, as well as the future of the City Ground before finishing with Brian's upcoming Euro 2024 trip. Get your live show tickets for Thursday J...

Nottingham Forest will target around eight signings this summer according to The Athletic, including a new goalkeeper who could replace Matz Sels despite his positive impact since joining in January. We'll discuss that report as it details Forest's summer transfer ambitions. We'll also discuss the notion of a return for Brice Samba with Lens set to sell key players this summer. Meanwhile, Forest h...

Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn as we break down the Nottingham Forest squad to help decide how many signings are actually needed this summer and in what parts of the team. #nffc Get your live show tickets for Thursday June 13 now: https://www.gigantic.com/forest-focus-tickets/nottingham-the-trent-navigation/2024-06-13-18-00 We're grateful for the support of...

Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns as we discuss this week's Nottingham Forest transfer talk. Writing for The Athletic, Daniel Taylor reported that Matt Turner and Odysseas Vlachodimos are poised to leave with interest in Taiwo Awoniyi and Moussa Niakhate. #nffc We'll also discuss a potential new deal for Ryan Yates, contracts for a host of Academy players and the launch of a Nottingham Forest...

Regular Forest Focus contributor Ruby Naylor has put together this brilliant documentary about what it is to be a Nottingham Forest fan as she completes her student thesis at New York University. As regular listeners will know Ruby comes from a family of Reds and here she looks at what it means to support the club as well as the intricate role the City Ground plays in Forest fandom. It's a video d...

On today's podcast, we sit down with Councillor Steve Battlemuch to discuss the latest on the future of the City Ground from Nottingham City Council's point of view as talks with Nottingham Forest stall. #nffc Get your live show tickets for Thursday June 13 now: https://www.gigantic.com/forest-focus-tickets/nottingham-the-trent-navigation/2024-06-13-18-00 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You...

Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Michael Temple on today's show as we reflect on our interview with Nottingham Forest chairman Tom Cartledge. We'll also discuss Callum Hudson-Odoi's future with three clubs said to be ready to bid for the winger, as well as which Leeds United players to target after their play-off final defeat to Southampton which will prompt big name sales. #nffc Get your...

On today's podcast we are joined by Nottingham Forest chairman Tom Cartledge to discuss a number of topics including the future of the City Ground amid talk of a potential move to Toton. We also discuss increasing ticket prices, PSR and the long-term vision for the football club. #nffc Get your live show tickets for Thursday June 13 now: https://www.gigantic.com/forest-focus-tickets/nottingham-the...

Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Mikey Clarke and Michael Temple to get the fan view on Nottingham Forest's season as we dish out our annual awards. We'll also discuss Nuno's future as media reports continue to emerge over whether Forest want him to continue or if he is set to land a top job abroad. #NFFC Get your live show tickets for Thursday June 13 now: https://www.gigantic.com/forest-f...

Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest stars Kelvin Wilson and Lewis McGugan to reflect on the 2023/24 season and the lessons we can learn to improve next term in the Premier League. We will also discuss the departures of a host of players and new deals for Willy Boly and Ola Aina. Plus, should Morgan Gibbs-White have been in the latest England squad? #nffc Get your live show tickets fo...

On today's podcast we're joined by Nottingham Forest Women manager Carly Davies as she reflects on her first season at the club, making tough choices and her 'somewhat unique situation' as she looks to balance work and home life. #nffc Get your tickets for our latest live show now: https://www.gigantic.com/forest-focus-tickets/nottingham-the-trent-navigation/2024-06-13-18-00 We're grateful for the...

Nottingham Forest ended their season with a 17th placed finish in the Premier League after beating Burnley 2-1 on Sunday. This morning, transfers journalist Fabrizio Romano said that manager Nuno Espirito Santo's future is yet to be decided and he could leave the club. #nffc We also discuss a report that Callum Hudson-Odoi is wanted by Tottenham, who are also keen on Morgan Gibbs-White, and reflec...

Nottingham Forest beat Burnley 2-1 in the Premier League. We discuss the game at Turf Moor as Chris Wood got both goals, early thoughts on the season and a few names we'd like Forest to sign. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns (who arrives a little late), Chris Aylmer and Paul Morley. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel...

Matt Davies is joined by Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express to discuss the final game of the season and what we can expect from an already relegated team. We also discuss the reason Burnley have gone down and the threats they can post to Forest. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join We're grate...

Nottingham Forest full-back Harry Toffolo is our special guest as he joins us to discuss the team's season with topics including his personal proud moment, Murillo's early impact in training, hopes for next season and all those 3-2 defeats. We also discuss Mental Health Week, the importance of talking if you're struggling and being the club's community champion. We're grateful for the support of o...

Nottingham Forest head to Turf Moor to face Burnley in the final Premier League game of the season. They could still technically be relegated alongside their hosts if Luton Town win by a huge margin and Forest are heavily beaten at the same time on Sunday. That looks extremely unlikely but it is still a big game for Forest and Nuno as they look to make sure they end the season on a high note. #nff...

Rick Parfitt Junior returns to the podcast after his band's appearance at the Trent Navigation was a huge success. We discuss the gig, being accepted by Forest fans and the prospects of leaving the City Ground as a new fan. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join We're grateful for the support of o...

Matt Davies is joined by renowned journalist Henry Winter to discuss his views on Nottingham Forest's season, why Evangelos Marinakis is not a bad owner and his admiration for Nuno as a manager and a person. He also urges the club to stay at the City Ground as Marinakis publicly states his desire to move to a new stadium. We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation In...

As Nottingham Forest potentially head to an exit from the City Ground, we speak to fans of Tottenham, West Ham and Everton to get their views on leaving their former stadiums in White Hart Lane and Upton, or impending move from Goodison Park in Everton's case. Do they hate the change or welcome it? What have they lost and gained by moving? How important is the location of the ground? Hopefully you...

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis appears to have made it clear he wants to leave the City Ground after telling the Daily Mail: ‘It will change the history in years to come of the region and the team for our supporters. It will be hard to leave the City Ground but in an age when revenue streams dictate success on the pitch, there’s no doubt moving to a bigger facility will set the club o...

Nottingham Forest are set to be in the Premier League for a third straight season after Luton Town and Burnley lost on Saturday before the Reds were beaten by Chelsea. We'll discuss the weekend in full as some fans rallied behind manager Nuno, while others want him to go in the summer. We'll also discuss the latest City Ground developments as fans voice their desire to stay while The Athletic say...

Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Ruby Naylor to discuss the match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea in the final game at the City Ground this season. It finished 3-2 to Chelsea but Forest should ultimately be safe for another season of Premier League football after defeats for Luton and Burnley. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www...

Matt Davies is joined by Chelsea fan Harry Daniels to discuss his team ahead of their visit to the City Ground on Saturday. We discuss the reasons for their recent upturn in form, the areas Forest can look to attack and the influence of a vociferous City Ground crowd. #nffc We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a t...

Nottingham Forest face Chelsea at the weekend as they look to secure their Premier League status for another season. We'll preview that game in full as well discussing the prospect of leaving the City Ground after an interview chairman Tom Cartledge in The Athletic. #nffc Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn on today's show. We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors...