Talking Reds: a Nottingham Forest podcast

Join Greg Oram, Richard Spray and finance expert Raf, The Randomj Pudit for another Talking Reds finance special as we follow up our hugely popular first episode by turning our attention to the transfer market. 💰 Elliot Anderson has completed his £116m move to Manchester City – but what does that actually mean for Nottingham Forest? How much of that money can the club realistically spend? What do...

After Richard and Greg recently appeared on the Tricky Talks podcast, it's time for the return leg as we're joined by Simon and Kate from one of the growing voices in the Nottingham Forest fan community. We'll be talking all things Nottingham Forest, sharing opinions on the latest news from the City Ground and getting to know the faces behind Tricky Talks. But don't worry... we're not abandoning t...

🧤 Who should be Nottingham Forest's goalkeeper of the future? The Talking ReDS Transfer Shortlist returns for Part 3, with Greg, Richard and Andrew each revealing their goalkeeping targets for Nottingham Forest ahead of the 2026/27 season. These aren't transfer rumours or fantasy signings. They're our recommendations, chosen through detailed research, statistical analysis, tactical suitability, a...

How does a 17-year-old from Bosnia become obsessed with Nottingham Forest? This week on **The One With...**, Greg Oram and Richard Spray sit down with Deni, a young Red who chose Forest back in 2015—and has never looked back. 🌍 Growing up as a Forest fan thousands of miles from Nottingham ❤️ Why Forest captured his heart over Europe's biggest clubs 📺 Following every match from Bosnia 🏟️ Dreams o...

🚨 THE BIGGEST FOREST STORY OF THE SUMMER IS HERE. Vítor Pereira's time as Nottingham Forest head coach is over after the club activated a break clause in his contract, and Oliver Glasner is now widely reported to be on the verge of taking over. Join Greg Oram, Richard Spray and Raf, The Random Pundit as we react to another dramatic managerial decision from Nottingham Forest. We'll be asking: 🔴 W...

The Talking Reds Transfer Shortlist continues... After revealing our midfield and striker targets in Part 1, it's now time to look at other areas of the squad. In this second episode, Greg, Richard and guest, Andy Haywood, reveal their winger and full-back recommendations—players they believe have the pace, quality and tactical profile to strengthen Nottingham Forest ahead of the 2026/27 season. A...

🏟️ The City Ground is changing... but what exactly is happening? In Part 4 of our exclusive series with architect Matt Drewitt, we take a deep dive into the latest plans for the redevelopment and expansion of the City Ground. Matt explains the current proposals, the challenges involved, realistic timelines and what the development could mean for Nottingham Forest both on and off the pitch. Whether...

If you were building Nottingham Forest's squad for 2026/27, who would you sign? In the first episode of our brand-new two-part Talking ReDS Transfer Shortlist series, Greg and Richard are joined by Andy Haywood to reveal their midfield and striker targets—players they believe could genuinely improve Forest. No clickbait. No unrealistic fantasy signings. Just carefully researched, data-backed recom...

The Premier League fixtures are out and the road ahead for Nottingham Forest is finally mapped out. Join Greg Oram and Richard Spray as we react to the full 2026/27 fixture list, pick out the biggest games, analyse the toughest runs, assess the festive schedule and discuss what it could all mean for Vitor Pereira's side. Who have Forest got on opening day? Where are the defining periods of the sea...

What makes Nottingham Forest supporters tick? What keeps us coming back through the highs, the lows, and everything in between? Greg Oram and Richard Spray sit down with lifelong Forest fan Andrew Hayward for another instalment of our popular series, The One With... Expect stories from the stands, reflections on supporting the Reds through different eras, opinions on the current state of the club,...

🎙️ FOREST FINANCES SPECIAL | PART TWO How much debt does Nottingham Forest really have? Should supporters be concerned? And what exactly is Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) and why is it becoming such an important measure in modern football? In Part Two of our Forest Finances Special, Greg Oram and Richard Spray are once again joined by football finance specialist Raf (The Random Pundit) to dig deeper into...

🎙️ FOREST FINANCES SPECIAL | PART ONE How much money does Nottingham Forest actually generate? How does PSR really work? And how much financial headroom do Forest have as they continue their Premier League journey? In Part One of our Forest Finances Special, Greg Oram and Richard Spray are joined by football finance specialist Raf (The Random Pundit) to break down the fundamentals behind the club'...

A season unlike any other. European nights. Relegation pressure. Chaos in the dugout. Moments of genuine pride. And somehow, through all of it, Nottingham Forest are still standing as a Premier League club. On today’s TALKING ReDS, Greg Oram and Richard Spray are joined by Raf The Random Pundit for a full review of Forest’s extraordinary 2025/26 campaign — a season that will be remembered for year...

Nottingham Forest’s season ends with a tense 1-1 draw against Bournemouth at the City Ground. Greg Oram and Richard Spray are joined by Andrew Cove and Ross Taylor for a full review of an afternoon that summed Forest up perfectly this season: quality in moments, nervous in others, and a City Ground crowd desperate to drag the team over the line. Morgan Gibbs-White delivered again. Forest had chanc...

The final chapter of Nottingham Forest’s season arrives on Sunday afternoon at the City Ground — and there is still emotion, frustration, pride and unanswered questions wrapped into it. On today’s TALKING ReDS, Greg Oram and Richard Spray are joined by Scott Terry and Paul Lindsay to preview the final Premier League game of the campaign as Forest host Bournemouth under the lights of a 4pm final-da...

Join Greg Oram, Richard Spray, Raf The Random Pundit and Bruce Johnstone as TALKING ReDS reacts to a chaotic afternoon at Old Trafford. Nottingham Forest pushed Manchester United all the way in a breathless 3-2 defeat, but the match will inevitably be remembered for the controversy surrounding United’s second goal — awarded after a lengthy VAR review despite what appeared to be a handball in the b...

Nottingham Forest head to Old Trafford on Sunday with Premier League survival now within touching distance — but there is still plenty to play for. Greg Oram & Richard Spray are joined by NFFC Austrailia's Scott Terry for a full preview of Forest’s trip to Manchester United. The panel will look at team selection, tactics, and whether Forest can go to Old Trafford and get a result with the pressure...

Just when things seemed bleak. The football gods smiled upon the mighty Reds to earn a hard fought point. With this result and a West Ham loss a fifth year in the Prem has been secured. ⭐️ Geordie boy Elliot Anderson as special as always 🧤Sels showing his class once again ⬆️ Youngsters showing how they can impact this team 👊🏻 Vitor and the boys showing character & mental fortitude coming off a...

Nottingham Forest’s European dream is over. After the highs of the run to the Europa League semi-finals, last night brought a harsh reality check as Aston Villa powered into the final with a dominant 4-0 victory under the lights. Missing key figures including Morgan Gibbs-White and Ibrahim Sangaré, Forest battled but ultimately could not live with the intensity, quality and atmosphere generated by...

Nottingham Forest went to Stamford Bridge yesterday written off, rotated, and ridiculed… and walked away with a statement 3–1 win over Chelsea FC. Eight changes from Vitor Pereira — a selection that raised eyebrows across the game — but what followed was anything but cautious. It was bold, it was front-foot, and it was clinical. Taiwo Awoniyi led the line with authority, a brilliant brace that und...

Nottingham Forest go to Stamford Bridge with hopes of closing the gap to safety. With some key injuries Forest will be hoping they can continue their stellar form over the last nine matches. How will the Reds set up? How will Chelsea attempt to find a way through the stout Forest defence? Can Morgan Gibbs-White carry Forest to another away victory? Hosts, Richard Spray & Greg Oram welcome panle gu...

Forest are one step closer. Greg Oram, Richard Spray, Rads and Scott Terry review a European night of tension, nerve and history at the City Ground — as Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final. Chris Wood’s 71st-minute penalty, awarded after Lucas Digne’s handball from Omari Hutchinson’s cross, gives Forest a slender but precious advantage to take to...

The lights are coming on again at the City Ground… and this time, it’s a European semi-final. Nottingham Forest. Aston Villa. Two clubs with history. Two clubs with belief. And now, just one step from something far bigger. On today’s show, we look ahead to Thursday night — the first leg, under the lights, with everything on the line. How do Forest approach it? Does Vitor Pereira go full throttle f...

This was the kind of result that changes the temperature of a relegation battle. Nottingham Forest went to Sunderland and dismantled them — 5–0, done by half-time in all but name. Four goals in the first half, three in six minutes, and from that point the game was over. The intensity, the precision, the ruthlessness — this wasn’t fortune or momentum, this was control. Every part of Forest’s attack...

Friday night under the lights. A trip to the North East. And a game that carries weight. On today’s episode, Greg Oram, Richard Spray and panle guests Raf the Random Pundit and Gary Cumberland break down everything ahead of Nottingham Forest’s clash away at Sunderland. We get into: How Nottingham Forest should approach a hostile away atmosphere The selection dilemmas facing Vitor Pereira with the...