Forest Focus
Forest Focus is a Nottingham Forest podcast hosted by Matt Davies, featuring ex-players Garry Birtles, Lewis McGugan, Kelvin Wilson, and David Prutton, as well as broadcaster Darren Fletcher and fans. The show offers at least four episodes per week during the season, including match previews and reviews, interviews, and news updates.
Episodes
Forest face new Bergvall competition? | Schlager signs
Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Steve Battlemuch to discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news. Former RB Leipzig midfielder Xaver Schlager has officially signed but the Reds reportedly face competition from Brighton for Lucas Bergvall. We also discuss the latest on Ousmane Diomande ahead of his move to Forest, which is expected to go through from Sporting Lisbon. #nffc #not
Nottingham Forest linked with Leverkusen winger | Bergvall twist?
Matt Davies joined by Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn as Nottingham Forest are linked with a 25m euros move for Bayer Leverkusen winger Ernest Poku. We also look at the latest on Ousmane Diomande and Lucas Bergvall as well as moves made so far by other Premier League teams. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Nottingham Forest 3 Blackburn 0 match verdict | Diomande latest | Marinakis cash injection
On today's show we reflect on Nottingham Forest's friendly against Blackburn Rovers in Portugal, discuss the latest on Forest's £30m bid to sign Ousmane Diomande from Sporting Lisbon and react to Evangelos Marinakis' latest huge cash injection into the club.
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Simon Bristow and Dillon Mapletoft. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Nottingham Forest bid for Ousmane Diomande | Expert verdict
Matt Davies is joined by Portuguese football expert and Sporting Lisbon fan Kevin Fernandes (@kevinaraujof on X) to tell us more about Ousmane Diomande, the 22-year-old Sporting Lisbon and Ivory Coast defender who Forest are hoping to sign after registering a bid of £30m according to Fabrizio Romano and the Telegraph's John Percy. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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What is a successful transfer window for Forest? | Syrianos promotion
Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Nottingham Forest winger Franz Carr as we discuss what a successful transfer window look like for Forest. We also discuss the latest transfer news as the Reds are linked with Estudiantes midfielder Mikel Amondarain. We also discuss Notts County goalkeeper James Belshaw's notes on Saturday's game at Meadow Lane with observations on Igor Jesus, Arn
Gibbs-White domino effect worry? | Diomande link | New City Ground plan images
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Storey for his final World Cup diary along with Seb Hutchinson and Steve Battlemuch as we reflect on the culmination of the tournament with Dan and Seb in the US. We also discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer topics on Morgan Gibbs-White, Lucas Bergvall and Ousmane Diomande, plus fresh developments on the City Ground expansion plan. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Notts County 0 Nottingham Forest 2 match verdict | Bergvall battle
Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Chris Aylmer for our first post match show of the 2026/27 season as Nottingham Forest go to Meadow Lane to face Notts County as Oliver Glasner leads the Reds for the first time. We'll also discuss the latest transfer news around Xander Schlager and Lucas Bergvall, plus Morgan Gibbs-White has changed agent. Finally, we'll react to the new Forest kit. #nffc
Quiz battle last 16 | Paul Morley vs Will Tomlinson
We're holding a Forest Focus summer quiz classic as 16 podcast friends and regulars go head to head for the title in one v one battles starting with Paul Morley v WT Analysis in a last 16 tie.
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Oliver Glasner first press conference verdict | Transfer latest on Schlager and Bergvall
Oliver Glasner was formally unveiled as Nottingham Forest manager today as he was introduced to the media and our own Pete Blackburn was there to ask the former Crystal Palace man questions. Afterwards he gave his verdict on what he heard, plus the latest transfer news on the move to sign Xander Schlager on a free transfer, plus Forest's pursuit of Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall. #nffc #notti
Tom Mallinson on becoming Women's team manager after 20 years at Nottingham Forest
Matt Davies is joined by new Nottingham Forest Women manager Tom Mallinson to discuss his new role after 20 years at the club having joined as a coach when still a teenager. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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How good is Oliver Glasner as a manager? | Crystal Palace fan verdict
Matt Davies is joined by our Crystal Palace regular Matt Watts from the A Team Called Palace podcast as we discuss Oliver Glasner's move to Nottingham Forest. We discuss the latest chapter in the rivalry between the clubs, Glasner's time at the club, tactics and man management. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Steve Cook on Marinakis' search for the perfect manager and backing Yates
Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest defender Steve Cook to discuss his time at the club and the present day situation as the Reds appoint Oliver Glasner. We also discuss his remaining former teammates Neco Williams, Ryan Yates, Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood. We also chat about his recent move to Wycombe and future plans as he studies to become a sporting director. #nffc #nottingh
Nottingham Forest transfer latest | Curtis Jones emoji, right-back hunt focuses on duo
Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's Daniel Storey as we reflect on England's World Cup quarter-final win over Norway as well as the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news focusing on Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, Feyenoord's Givairo Read and Dodo of Fiorentina. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Quiz battle last 16 | Dillon Mapletoft v Steve Battlemuch
We're holding a Forest Focus summer quiz classic as 16 podcast friends and regulars go head to head for the title in one v battles starting with Dillon Mapletoft v Steve Battlemuch in a last 16 tie.
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Oliver Glasner tactics deep dive | How they really work | Winners and losers | What the data says
Matt Davies is joined by Sam Collins and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) as we go in depth on Oliver Glasner's tactics, discussing how they really work in practice, hidden aspects the data tells us, how his style suits Nottingham Forest and which players benefit and suffer. This was recorded before Daichi Kamada signed a new Crystal Palace contract. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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25 players Oliver Glasner could sign for Nottingham Forest
Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn return with a fresh recruitment list as Nottingham Forest have a fresh manager in Oliver Glasner. They cover wing-backs, right sided central defenders, central midfielders, attacking midfielders and strikers that could potentially work as new signings for the Reds. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Bring back Spence? | Jota Silva exit | Daniel Storey's World Cup Diary episode five
Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's Daniel Storey for episode five of his World Cup diary from the USA. We discuss England's win over Mexico and the quarter-final against Norway, America's defeat to Belgium after Donald Trump pressed FIFA for Folarin Balogun to be allowed to play, Portugal and Ronaldo's exit and the latest Nottingham Forest news.
Jota Silva looks set to join Olympiacos on loa
Glasner confirmed as Forest manager | McAtee to West Ham?
Oliver Glasner is officially the new Nottingham Forest manager as owner Evangelos Marinakis speaks of winning major honours under the former Crystal Palace boss. We'll discuss the impact of his arrival and if Forest can achieve that goal, plus the latest transfer news as James McAtee is linked with a move to West Ham. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender
Quiz battle last 16 | Chief vs Pete Blackburn
We're holding a Forest Focus summer quiz classic as 16 podcast friends and regulars go head to head for the title in one v battles starting with Chief vs Pete Blackburn in a last 16 tie.
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Crystal Palace players to sign? | Top eight target?
Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Nottingham Forest midfielder Sam Collins for our latest listener Q&A. We take questions on Oliver Glasner's appointment, his tactics and how it impacts the squad and transfers, in particular from Crystal Palace. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Chaos or ruthless? | Five managers in a year at Forest
Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey as we discuss the huge managerial change at Nottingham Forest as the wider media and football fanbase speaks of the club being riddled with chaos. We ask if that is fair when it comes to Evangelos Marinakis' move to appoint former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner.
We also discuss the latest from the World Cup as Dan
Can Glasner take Forest to the next level? | Vitor treated poorly?
Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Steve Battlemuch to reflect on a crazy day at Nottingham Forest as Vitor Pereira was, according to multiple reports, brutally fired by email in order to be replaced by former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on a three-year deal. We discuss the events of yesterday and look at the impact and changes Glasner might make. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Vitor Pereira out, Oliver Glasner in at Nottingham Forest!
It's been a mad day at Nottingham Forest as Vitor Pereira is set to be sacked by Nottingham Forest to complete an ambitious move for Oliver Glasner as The Telegraph, The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano all say the former Crystal Palace manager will be Forest 's fifth boss in a year. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Michael Temple. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Curtis Jones verdict | Why he would be a great signing for Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, who is reportedly valued at up to £40m with a year left on his contract. The transfer talk has received a mixed response from Forest fans online so we're joined by Liverpool fan and writer/podcaster Josh Williams to give his take on the England international, plus Forest's apparent midfield recruitment plan as th
Curtis Jones to Nottingham Forest? | How Forest should spend Anderson money
Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson, Mikey Clarke and former Nottingham Forest star James Perch as we discuss the latest Forest transfer news revolving around Elliot Anderson and his replacement. Forest have been linked with moves for Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall, Jack Hinshlewood of Brighton, Trabzonspor's Christ Inao Oulai and most recently Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones. #nffc #nottingha
Knives out already for Elliot Anderson over £116m fee?
Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey for the third of his World Cup diaries as we reflect on England's 0-0 draw with Panama. We discuss what we learned from the group stage as England showed promise but plenty of weakness. We also look at the narrative shift around Elliot Anderson as blue tick X/Twitter, including Piers Morgan, plus elements of the national me
Forest agree Elliot Anderson to Man City fee | Inao Oulai interest | Spurs stadium developers hired
Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal well beyond £100m to sell Elliot Anderson to Manchester City, with the reported fee being £116m guaranteed with no bonuses in the deal. It's a huge transfer for Forest and we'll discuss it in full as Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Steve Battlemuch. We also discuss a report by John Percy in The Telegraph saying Forest are interested in Ivory Coast m
23 full-backs for Nottingham Forest to sign ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season
Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their final scouting report of the summer as they put together a 24 man shortlist of full backs Nottingham Forest could consider this summer. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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A game that showed Gibbs-White should have been picked? | England 0 Ghana 0
Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey for the second of his World Cup diaries as we discuss England's 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston. We discuss Elliot Anderson's performance and whether the game showed Nottingham Forest teammate Morgan Gibbs-White should have been picked by Thomas Tuchel. We also touch on the latest Forest transfer news as they are linked with
Forest join race for Lucas Bergvall | Scouting report
Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Multiple outlets, including The Athletic, say the 20-year-old wants out of Spurs despite winning their Player of the Season award in 2024/25. Matt Davies and Pete Blackburn discuss Forest's interest in the Sweden World Cup star before Spurs fan guest Baker gives us his take on the player who once looked
Vitor Pereira's huge tactical decisions | Reason for worry over contract talks pause?
Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan for our latest listener Q&A. We discuss Vitor Pereira's contract situation as talks pause and the huge tactical domino effect that could cascade from Elliot Anderson's future and how the Reds choose to use Morgan Gibbs-White next season. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Quiz battle last 16 | Michael Temple vs Simon Bristow
We're holding a Forest Focus summer quiz classic as 16 podcast friends and regulars go head to head for the title in one v battles starting with Michael Temple vs Simon Bristow in a last 16 tie.
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Nottingham Forest Premier League fixtures released! | Elliot Anderson transfer close
Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Mikey Clarke to react to Nottingham Forest's Premier League fixture list for the 2026/27 season, plus we discuss the latest on Elliot Anderson as Fabrizio Romano says a deal is close. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Elliot Anderson shines, Ronaldo flops | Daniel Storey's World Cup diary episode one
Matt Davies is joined by our Daniel Storey, the chief football writer of the i paper, for what we hope will be the first in a series of appearances from America as he covers the World Cup. We discuss England's 4-2 win over Croatia and Elliot Anderson's part in it, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo holding back Portugal and the experience of being in the USA in general. #worldcup #england #ronaldo
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Quiz battle last 16 | Chris Aylmer vs Danscape
We're holding a Forest Focus summer quiz classic as 16 podcast friends and regulars go head to head for the title in one v battles starting with Chris Aylmer vs Danscape in a last 16 tie.
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25 strikers for Nottingham Forest to sign before the 2026/27 season
Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their third scouting report of the summer as they put together a 25 man shortlist of striker Nottingham Forest could consider this summer. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Marinakis shows Nottingham Forest won't be bullied over Anderson | Frattesi links return
Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Nottingham Forest midfielder Jack Colback to discuss the latest transfer news as we go in depth on the potential £130m deal to take Elliot Anderson to Manchester City as Reds owner Evangelos Marinakis drives the hardest of bargains.
We also discuss Forest's reported interest in Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi, which appears
Quiz battle last 16 | Matt Davies vs Matt Davies-Adams
We're holding a Forest Focus summer quiz classic as 16 podcast friends and regulars go head to head for the title in one v battles starting with Matt Davies vs Matt Davies-Adams in a last 16 tie.
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24 wingers for Nottingham Forest to sign | Fabio Vieira link
Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their second scouting report of the summer as they put together a 24 man shortlist of midfielders Nottingham Forest could consider this summer.
We also discuss a report linking Forest with Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Live show part two | Audience Q&A, raffle disaster!
We held our Forest Focus summer live show at the Trent Navigation with an audience of 200 Nottingham Forest fans as former Reds players James Perch and Kelvin Wilson took to the stage alongside Matt Davies, Greg Mitchell, Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn.
Part one is out now, while in part one we held our audience Q&A, plus a charity raffle that went wrong and an auction that went right. #nffc
Man City make £106m Elliot Anderson bid as Nottingham Forest stand firm
Manchester City have lodged a £106m offer for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson that could reach £120m with add-ons
according to Jack Gaughan and Tom Collomosse in the in Daily Mail, David Ornstein of The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano. However, Forest are standing firm in wanting more than the £125m Liverpool paid for Alexander Isak according to Ornstein, while Romano says Forest want m
Summer live show part one | Billy Davies, Megson and the reality of playing
We held our Forest Focus summer live show at the Trent Navigation with an audience of 200 Nottingham Forest fans as former Reds players James Perch and Kelvin Wilson took to the stage alongside Matt Davies, Greg Mitchell, Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn.
Part Two is out tomorrow, but in part one we discussed the season just gone in the Premier League and Europa League before Kelv and Perchy re
Matt Forde's Elliot Anderson dream as he tackles World Cup challenge
Matt Forde returns as the Nottingham Forest fan and comedian is challenged to convince Matt Davies why we should be excited for the World Cup in the face of an England squad selection which had fans questioning Thomas Tuchel, FIFA's sky high season prices and Gianni Infantino's closeness to Donald Trump
We also discuss Elliot Anderson's future as Manchester City prepare a second bid and Man Utd r
Gibbs-White to Arsenal? | 30 midfielders Nottingham Forest could sign
Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their first scouting report of the summer as they put together a 30 man shortlist of midfielders Nottingham Forest could consider this summer, some in the event Elliot Anderson goes, some as possible options regardless.
We also discuss a weekend in report in The Sun suggesting Morgan Gibbs-White is on Arsenal's summer transfer list, as wel
Lois Openda, Santiago Castro, Jhon Lucimi | Scouting report with Adam Summerton
Matt Davies is joined by TNT Sports' Adam Summerton as Nottingham Forest are linked with four Serie A players. Adam gives us his take on Bologna duo Santiago Castro and Jhon Lucumi and Juventus striker Lois Openda. We also touch on Roma's promising defender Jan Ziolkowski.
There's also a bit of Dan Ndoye chat as he yet again scored for Switzerland ahead of the World Cup. #nffc #nottinghamforest
£40m striker plan | Top priority for new deals | Nottingham Forest listener Q&A
Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke, Paul Morley and Steve Battlemuch for our latest listener Q&A on all things Nottingham Forest. Topics on the agenda include new contracts for key players, targeting Europe next season, bringing back former players and lessons learned from last season. We also go through a transfer story mid-stream when it comes to Forest targets. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Is Hayden Hackney the real deal? | Expert verdict amid Nottingham Forest transfer links
Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for £20m rated Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, although Everton are reportedly leading the chase for the England Under-21 international according to The Athletic. However, Sky Sports and The Guardian say Forest remain keen on a player they tried to buy in January. With that in mind, we speak with the Teeside Gazette's Middlesbrough reporter C
Will Elliot Anderson join Man City from Nottingham Forest?
After weeks of debate on Elliot Anderson's future Nottingham Forest future with potentially weeks more to come, we decided to speak to a Manchester City journalist to find out the state of play when it comes to the former Premier League champions.
With that in mind, Matt Davies asks the Manchester Evening News' City reporter Simon Bajkowski about their interest when it comes to City's work to mak
Nottingham Forest in Europe | Best games, cities and memories
Nottingham Forest made it all the way to the Europa League semi-finals as played away to Real Betis, Sturm Graz, Braga, Utrecht, FC Porto, Midtjylland, Fenerbahce (and Aston Villa). Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Simon Bristow (Our Glorious Banners) to discuss Simon's new photo book Take Us On A Trip which captures the fan experience of games home and away as we go through some of the
Transfer update | Spurs revive Gibbs-White interest, Anderson fee, Hackney rivals
We discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer talk on today's show. On the agenda is Elliot Anderson to Manchester City. Tottenham reviving their interest in Morgan Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye commenting on his future after another goal for Switzerland and links with Roma defender Jan Ziolkowski. We also discuss Crystal Palace's digs at Forest after winning the Europa Conference League. Matt Davies
The goals that shaped Nottingham Forest's rise | David Marples interview
Matt Davies is joined by Nottingham Forest and author David Marples to discuss his new book The History Boys Part Two and it's focus on the last five years under the ownership of Evangelos Marinakis as the club ascended to the Premier League. We also look back on the 2025/26 season as well as ponder how the club might look in 10 years' time. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Keep, sell, loan | Nottingham Forest squad review
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Mark Sutherns as we review the entire Nottingham Forest 2025/26 squad and ask whether we would keep, sell or loan each player who has played a first team game, plus those who were out on loan. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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End of season awards (good and bad) | How wrong were our Forest predictions?
Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson and Steve Battlemuch as we give out of end of season Nottingham Forest awards including player of the season, most improved player, goal and game of the season, best memory, lowest moment of the season and disappointment of the season. We also look back on everyone's pre-season predictions and see how close we got. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Nottingham Forest face massive summer after surviving chaotic season
Nottingham Forest have already turned their attention to next season after the curtain came down the 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth.
Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Michael Temple and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan to reflect on the last 10 months and look ahead to the summer as Forest look to keep key men Morgan Gibbs-White and Neco Williams a
Nottingham Forest 1 Bournemouth 1 | Point made to Tuchel
It finished 1-1 in the final game of the season for Nottingham Forest as they welcomed Bournemouth to the City Ground. The game could be the final appearance in a Forest shirt for some with Manchester City pushing to sign Elliot Anderson, while Morgan Gibbs-White reminded Thomas Tuchel what he can do after his England snub with the Forest goal. Fans also made their opinion of Tuchel with their cha
Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth opposition verdict | Time for a Reds win?
Matt Davies is joined by Bournemouth fan Matt Davies (yes, another one!) as we look ahead to their visit to the City Ground on the final day of the Premier League season to face Nottingham Forest.
We discuss their brilliant season under Andoni Iraola and what could happen next season after he is gone with European football on the horizon. We also look ahead to this game with Bournemouth unbeaten
World Cup heartbreak for Morgan Gibbs-White | Elliot Anderson transfer latest
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed his England squad for the 2026 World Cup squad and it's mixed news from a Nottingham Forest point of view. As expected, Elliot Anderson is in and will hope to be in the starting XI but Morgan Gibbs-White misses out despite scoring 17 goals this season from midfield.
Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn to reflect on the news and Tuchel's press conference, as well as
Terrible decision as Morgan Gibbs-White left out of England World Cup squad!
Morgan Gibbs-White has reportedly been left of England's World Cup squad by Thomas Tuchel. The Telegraph say the Nottingham Forest man has been snubbed despite scoring 14 Premier League goals this season and 17 in total.
Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Will Tomlinson for reaction as the squad takes shape with further surprise decisions around the likes of Adam Wharton and Lewis Hall,
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth preview | Positive City Ground development signs | Esteve link
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Steve Battlemuch as we preview Nottingham Forest's final game of the season against Bournemouth in the Premier League. We also discuss transfer links with Burnley defender Maxime Esteve and potential positive signs around the City Ground development. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Transfer plan and Marinakis review at Nottingham Forest
Matt Davies is joined by The Athletic's Nottingham Forest reporter Paul Taylor as we look to ahead to summer transfer window at Nottingham Forest. On the agenda is the club structure after Edu's exit, Evangelos Marinakis' summer review, Vitor Pereira's impact and what we might expect signings wise after the club's Premier League status was secured for another season. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Who should Forest sign? | Right time to sell Murillo?
Matt Davies is joined by Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams as we answer your questions on all things Nottingham Forest. Well the questions are mostly about next season in fact when it comes to what is a realistic target for the team and who are realistic targets to sign.
We discuss Elliot Anderson, Murillo, Morgan Gibbs-White and James McAtee among current players, while names on the agenda as
Huge transfer decisions for Nottingham Forest | Handball shambles
Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Nottingham Forest winger Franz Carr as we reflect on the 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, including referee Michael Salisbury's decision to allow the second United goal despite Bryan Mbeumo's handball.
We also discuss the performances and futures of Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White, including Gibbs-White's World Cup chances. Also on the ag
Man Utd 3 Nottingham Forest 2 | Disgraceful decision robs Reds!
Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-2 by Manchester United in their penultimate Premier League game of the season with a controversial decision by referee Michael Salisbury dominating the conversation after he let Matheus Cunha's goal stand despite a handball by Bryan Mbeumo. Forest replied with goals from Morato and Morgan Gibbs-White as their unbeaten run came to an end.
We'll discuss the game in f
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | How much motivation?
Nottingham Forest play their penultimate Premier League game of the season when they go to Manchester United on Sunday. On paper both teams have little to play for given Forest are safe from relegation and United have secured Champions League football. Will United see it that way? We get the opposition view from Man U fan regular Pras as we discuss motivation, Michael Carrick's future, Bruno Fern
New Williams contract? | MGW nomination | Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest preview
Nottingham Forest pay their penultimate Premier League game of the season when they go to Manchester United on Sunday. On paper both teams have little to play for given Forest are safe from relegation and United have secured Champions League football. However, Forest will be looking to finish as high as possible with each place in the table worth around £3m.
Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley
Did Sean Dyche help or hinder Nottingham Forest? | Sign a striker?
Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Sam Collins for our latest listener Q&A as we answer questions on Sean Dyche, Morgan Gibbs-White, Matz Sels and Stefan Ortega and strikers for next season. We also have a great discussion on Sam's time in the Forest academy. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Seb Hutchinson on how Nottingham Forest build next season
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Sky Sports commentator Seb Hutchinson as we reflect on a chaotic season for Nottingham Forest as they ultimately stayed in the Premier League with two games to spare. We look ahead to the summer and how the team will look next season when it comes to Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo, Elliot Anderson, Neco Williams and manager Vitor Pereira. #nffc #nottinghamforest
Nottingham Forest safe after crazy season! | What next?
Nottingham Forest have secured a fifth straight season of Premier League football after they drew 1-1 with Newcastle United and West Ham lost to Arsenal. We reflect on the weekend, the season overall and give some early thoughts on the summer ahead on next season.
We also discuss players who making their case for more minutes after Dilane Bakwa, Luca Netz and James McAtee all impressed against N
Nottingham Forest 1 Newcastle United 1 | Safety secured!
Nottingham Forest drew Newcastle United in their penultimate home game of the Premier League season as they overcame injuries to Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo, Ibrahim Sangare and Ola Aina, as well as a physically draining run of three games in six days. It could be the day Forest avoid relegation if they win or West Ham lose to Arsenal straight after Forest's game. Elliot Anderson got the Reds goal
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United opposition verdict | Can't wait for the season to end!
Nottingham Forest host Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday as Newcastle fan Rob Smyth discusses a difficult season for the team and former Reds winger Anthony Elanga. We also discuss Eddie Howe's future and preview the game at the City Ground. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Jack Colback on that goal, promotion and love for Nottingham Forest
We're joined by Nottingham Forest favourite Jack Colback to reflect on his time with the Reds as he became a promotion winner scoring big goals against QPR and Sheffield United, as well as his famous one against West Brom (we do ask if he meant it!) before we discuss his decision to retire and what is next.
We also touch on the Europa League defeat to Aston Villa and bouncing back against Newcast
Nottingham Forest must bounce back from Villa nightmare! | Newcastle preview
Nottingham Forest were thrashed 4-0 at Aston Villa in their Europa League semi-final second leg on Thursday night. It was a hammer blow for fans and players but there is no time to dwell on it as Forest face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday with safety not yet mathematically secured.
Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Reds legend Garry Birtles to reflect on the game at Vil
Aston Villa 4 Nottingham Forest 0 | Devasting end to Europa League run!
Nottingham Forest were destroyed by Aston Villa as it finished 4-0 at Villa Park in the semi-final second leg of the Europa League. Forest lead 1-0 after Chris Wood's penalty and are unbeaten in 10 games but were taken apart on the night with Murillo, Ola Aina, Ibrahim Sangare and Morgan Gibbs-White all unable to start. #NFFC #nottingham Forest.
Matt Davies is joined straight after the game by C
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Spurs shambles costly?
Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa meet in the Europa League semi-final second leg with the Reds holding a 1-0. Forest also have all the momentum going into the tie after going 10 games unbeaten while Villa have lost three in a row including last time out to Spurs where their performance was widely criticised.
Matt Davies is joined by Villa fan Steve Farmer to preview the match as we discuss form
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Who goes to the Europa League final?
Nottingham Forest take a 1-0 lead to Villa Park as they host Aston Villa in the Europa League semi-final second leg. It's a slender advantage but Forest go into the game on the back of a 10 match unbeaten run and five wins in a row. Villa are fifth in the Premier League and have lost three games in a row but can Forest make it to the final in Istanbul? Their cause would certainly be helped if Morg
Is this Nottingham Forest's season after incredible Chelsea win?
Nottingham Forest look to have secured their Premier League safety after a brilliant 3-1 win at Chelsea with a heavily changed team. That made it 10 games unbeaten ahead of the Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa on Thursday night.
Forest have all the momentum and a 1-0 lead but also have injury worries around key men including Murillo, Ibrahim Sangare and Morgan Gibbs-White,
Chelsea 1 Nottingham Forest 3 match verdict | Staying up as second string shine!
Nottingham Forest brilliantly beat Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge despite making eight changes as Vitor Pereira protected players for Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa, who lost 2-1 to Spurs on Sunday night after putting in a terrible performance. There was no repeat from Forest's second string though as Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice and Igor Jesus scored a penalty. T
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest opposition view | Back on track?
Matt Davies is joined by Chelsea fan Harry Daniels (FPL Harry) for the opposition verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Stamford Bridge. We discuss the current state of the club and frustration with BlueCo, the state of the team on the pitch, Cole Palmer's form and if he's worried by Forest's improvement. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Nottingham Forest one result from Europa League final | Chelsea match preview
Nottingham Forest have a slight edge in their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa after Chris Wood's penalty gave them a 1-0 at the City Ground. We reflect on the game and react to Villa's complaints that Elliot Anderson should have been sent off for his tackle on Ollie Watkins.
We also preview the Premier League game at Chelsea as Forest look for the win which could secure their top fl
Nottingham Forest 1 Aston Villa 0 match verdict | Precious Europa League lead!
Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals at the City Ground thanks to Chris Wood's emphatic penalty. It was a huge occasion for both clubs and we'll discuss the game in full at 10.05pm as Lucas Digne's handball proved pivotal while Villa fans felt Elliot Anderson should have been sent off for a first half foul on Ollie Watkins.
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