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Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Sunday as they were plunged deeper into the relegation mire. We'll be live from the later time of 6.30pm to discuss Nuno's team selection and tactics, a set piece goal conceded and VAR after a possible red card for Brighton at the AMEX Stadium. We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation I...

Nottingham Forest go to Brighton on Sunday in need of Premier League points. Brighton have lost their last three games, including 4-0 at Roma in the Europa League on Thursday night. However, they are still ninth in the Premier League and have a strong home record. Matt Davies, Emily Anderson and Pete Blackburn discuss if it is a case of perfect timing or will their be a Brighton backlash as we pre...

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and (eventually) Greg Mitchell as we answer questions Nottingham Forest questions submitted by Forest Focus listeners. Topics on the agenda include fears over what happens if Forest go down and equally how we build if we stay up. We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table...

Nottingham Forest defender Felipe has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season and is expected to retire after issuing a statement on Instagram. We'll discuss that news and Paul Tierney being taken off on pitch refereeing duty this weekend after his error against Liverpool. Matt Davies is joined by Reds legend Garry Birtles today. #NFFC We're grateful for the support of our main s...

Nottingham Forest were on the wrong end of more incompetent refereeing as they lost 1-0 in the 99th minute to Liverpool in the Premier League. Forest fans, players, staff and owner Evangelos Marinakis were furious on the final whistle after Paul Tierney returned the ball to Liverpool following a stoppage for a head injury with the home team in possession. It was a basic error with Liverpool scorin...

Nottingham Forest were beaten 1-0 by Liverpool as Darwin Nunez scored a 99th minute goal at the City Ground. Forest were fuming on the final whistle with owner Evangelos Marinakis coming to the touchline amid intense anger over Paul Tierney giving Liverpool the ball back after a stoppage time halt in play when Forest were in possession after Ibrahima Konate went down with a head injury. Should For...

Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn, Greg Mitchell and former Nottingham Forest midfielder David Prutton as his former club take on Liverpool at the City Ground on Saturday. It looks a daunting task for Forest with Liverpool in the Premier League title race, but Jurgen Klopp's team has been beset by injuries of late. We'll preview the game in full. #nffc We'll also discuss the possibility of F...

Nottingham Forest are out of the FA Cup after conceding a late set piece goal to lose 1-0 to Manchester United on Wednesday night. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher to review the game and look ahead to Saturday's game against Liverpool. We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and t...

Nottingham Forest were beat 1-0 by Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round at the City Ground on Wednesday night. Matt Davies was joined by Mark Sutherns and Pete Blackburn to discuss where it went wrong as Forest missed chances, conceded another set piece goal and Nuno was questioned over his late subs. We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on...

Nottingham Forest face Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round at the City Ground on Wednesday night. Both teams go into the game on the back of Premier League defeats with Forest losing to Aston Villa in disappointing fashion last time out. The last tie Forest played United they were 2-1 winners and will be looking for another win over familiar opponents since the start of last season. We'll...

Nottingham Forest followed up their strong performance against West Ham with a defensively weak one at Aston Villa as they lost 4-2 to a side chasing a Champions League spot. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, David Prutton and former Reds midfielder David Prutton to discuss what went wrong as manager Nuno Espirito Santo came in for criticism for starting Moussa Niakhate as a left-back over H...

Nottingham Forest put in a poor performance as they lost 4-2 to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday as they failed to build on their win against West Ham United last time out. The Reds went into the game without Ibrahim Sangare, Ola Aina and Willy Boly after they all returned from AFCON with injuries. Nuno Tavares was also ruled out with injury as Moussa Niakhate started the game at left...

Today's guest is Ian Finch, a BAFTA award winning producer and director who has worked on outside broadcasts at the biggest tournaments and events in the world including, the World Cup, Champions League, European Championships, Olympic Games and Crufts! Ian was a key part of the team who made Match of the Day for six years before going freelance, but he still works on the show including as recentl...

Nottingham Forest face Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Premier League on Saturday. After the excellent win against West Ham, will Nuno Espirito Santo name an unchanged team despite having all his AFCON players back now? Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson and Michael Temple to discuss the prospects of an unchanged team as well as Forest's chances of causing an upset at Villa Park. #NFFC We're...

Nottingham Forest fan and comedian Matt Forde joins us to discuss the life changing impact having a cancerous spinal tumour removed has had on him. Matt spent 10 weeks in hospital but is now getting back to his life as he discusses those trials and occasional joys, as well as the season so far. As well as covering the departure of Steve Cooper and the impact of Nuno, Matt also has an inspirational...

Nottingham Forest go to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday looking to build on their big win against West Ham. Ahead of the game, Matt Davies catches up with Steve Farmer, who watches Villa home and away. They've known each other for 15 years going back to when Steve was a local non league manager (and really was a part time model) and Matt was a young sports reporter (not a male model)...

Nottingham Forest were deserved 2-0 winners against West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to goals from Taiwo Awoniyi and Callum Hudson-Odoi. With a first clean sheet in the league under Nuno Espirito Santo, we consider if the Reds can push on from here. That won't be easy though with games against Aston Villa, Liverpool and Brighton up next. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Mic...

Nottingham Forest secured a much needed 2-0 win against West Ham United at the City Ground in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to goals from Taiwo Awoniyi and Callum Hudson-Odoi. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Pete Blackburn to discuss the game in full as Forest were denied another clear penalty. Join us live from 5.45pm to have your say. Do subscribe if you enjoy what we do and c...

Today we're joined by Nottingham Forest Women defender Nat Johnson to discuss her first season at the club as the Reds once again chase promotion. We also discuss her unusual former job before she was able to go full time. #NFFC Do subscribe if you like what we do and consider giving us a five star review. We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on t...

Nottingham Forest face West Ham at the City Ground on Saturday. With 21 points from 24 games and an FFP charge hanging over the club, some fans are saying this is a must win game. We discuss that question as well the news that Ola Aina, Ibrahim Sangare and Willy Boly are all unavailable despite the end of AFCON. FA Cup ticket prices are also on the agenda along with the recent signing session as F...

In today's midweek interview, Matt Davies is joined by The Athletic's Nottingham Forest reporter Paul Taylor to discuss the season so far, the relegation battle and how the squad can evolve in the coming years. We also focus on the goalkeeping situation going forwards and how close Forest came to signing former Manchester United keeper David de Gea in January. Ryan Yates and the redevelopment of t...

Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn as we break down the relegation battle with Nottingham Forest two points above the drop zone as it stands. We'll discuss how each team is shaping up from Crystal Palace down. We'll also look at the returning AFCON players and wonder if they will be able to hit the ground running in a game Forest can ill afford to lose against West Ham. #NFFC Do subscribe if...

Nottingham Forest suffered their sixth 3-2 defeat of the season as they were beaten by Newcastle United on Saturday. We'll break down the game from two more set piece goals to more VAR controversy. We also consider if West Ham is now a must win game after their 6-0 defeat to Arsenal. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Michael Temple and former Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson. Do subs...

Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-2 Newcastle United in the at the City Ground on Saturday night - an 11th 3-2 defeat since the Reds returned to the Premier League. Matt Davies is joined by Ruby Naylor and Ryan Brandell (AKA Barstool Chief) to discuss two more set piece goals conceded, a contentious penalty call when Taiwo Awoniyi went down and if there is still reason to believe Forest will stay up...

Nottingham Forest face Newcastle United in the Premier League at the City Ground on Saturday night. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke to discuss the game and Forest's team options as they look to do the double over Newcastle after beating them 3-1 on Boxing Day. We also speak to Newcastle fan Rob Smyth to get the visiting perspective as Eddie Howe sees his attacking options severely restricted...