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
Are Forest ready? | Glasner hints at sales | Two more signings?
Nottingham Forest are on the eve of the 2026/27 Premier League season after finishing their pre-season campaign against Brest. After the match Matt Davies was joined by Greg Mitchell, Pete Blackburn and Matt Davies-Adams at the Trent Navigation to discuss the game and Taiwo Awoniyi's guard of honour before turning our attention to the opening game against Leeds United and the rest of the transfer
Forest 2 Brest 0 verdict | Wingers to go? | Taiwo send off
Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Dillon Mapletoft to discuss Nottingham Forest's final pre-season friendly against Brest and the emotional half-time send off as he was given a guard of honour from teammates before joining Coventry City. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Awoniyi to join Coventry City | New striker? | Lolley interview reaction
Taiwo Awoniyi is set to leave Nottingham Forest and join Coventry City as reported by John Percy of The Telegraph and Fabrizio Romano. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Southerns and Paul Morley to discuss the deal and the latest transfer news around Tijjani Reijnders, Liam Delap and Daniel Munoz. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Premier League fan predictions | Liverpool to Spurs
In part three of our Premier League predictions podcast, Matt Davies is joined by six of our regular fan correspondents as we cover Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Sunderland and Tottenham. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Premier League fan predictions | Coventry City to Leeds United
In part two of our Premier League predictions podcast, Matt Davies is joined by six of our regular fan correspondents as we cover Coventry City Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich and Leeds United ahead of the 2026/27 season. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Premier League fan predictions | Arsenal to Chelsea
In part one of our Premier League predictions podcast, Matt Davies is joined by six of our regular fan correspondents as we cover Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton and Chelsea ahead of the 2026/27 season. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Henry Winter interview | Glasner 'can get in a strop' but is a real coup, Gibbs-White boost
Matt Davies is joined by friend of the show Henry Winter to look ahead to the coming season for Nottingham Forest as we discuss Oliver Glasner's arrival, the future of Morgan Gibbs-White and James McAtee and more. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Joe Lolley on Steve Cooper 'disrespect' in Forest exit | Surgery regret | Mad Villa game
Matt Davies is joined by one of the most popular Nottingham Forest players of the last 10 years in Joe Lolley as we discuss his time at the City Ground from the highs of four assists in a game against Aston Villa to the lows of a rare injury and his falling out with Steve Cooper over the manner of his departure. We also discuss his early career and his unlikely path to Forest plus his life in Aust
Dylan Malicheff on protecting Nottingham Forest's proud record
Matt Davies is joined by new Nottingham Forest B team manager Dylan Malicheff to tell us about his journey from being a successful youth coach in Belgium to his new role at the City Ground. We discuss what he demands from players and his desire to help them improve as footballers and people. We also discuss his aim to protect Forest's proud record of having an homegrown player in the first team sq
Just back Glasner with Reijnders? | Perchy's new job
*This was recorded before reports of Ousmane Diomande's transfer collapsing emerged. Still a good watch though.
Matt Davies is joined by James Perch and Steve Battlemuch as we discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news with the focus still on Manchester City's Tijjani Reijnders. Then we discuss Perchy's new job with Forest as a national scout, plus his time in Portugal watching the defeat
Ousmane Diomande to Forest transfer collapses? | Report claims talks break down
A report in Portugal has said Ousmane Diomande's move to Nottingham Forest from Sporting Lisbon has collapsed. Mais Futebol say talks over a 40m euros deal have failed and though they could be resurrected, it would take a major turnaround. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns to discuss the news and what it means if they report is indeed accurate. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Tijjani Reijnders a £55m Forest target! | Bayern Munich interest in Gibbs-White
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Paul Morley for a transfer heavy show as Nottingham Forest are linked with a major transfer move. Multiple outlets now say Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is a £55m target. We discuss the pros and cons of a move for the 28-year-old, who is a top class player but is reportedly paid £230,000 a week.
We also look at a Daily Mail report saying Bayer
Darren Fletcher on the signing Forest must make and glowing Glasner references
TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher returns to the show fresh from commentating at the 2026 World Cup for Fox Sports in the USA. After discussing that we focus on Nottingham Forest, the season ahead and the transfers needed before some general Premier League thoughts. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Right to worry over lack of Forest signings? | Read set to snub Reds?
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Michael Temple as we discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news or lack of it. Fan frustration online is growing that Forest have only signed Xaver Schlager so far. Is that fair or are people worrying over nothing? We also ask if Forest should have signed Mamadou Sangare and think back on high potential players who didn't turned out as planned after Ty
Sporting 4 Nottingham Forest 1 verdict | Diomande delay
Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Will Tomlinson for our post match show after Nottingham Forest lost 4-1 to Sporting Lisbon in a pre-season friendly in Portugal. We also discuss the latest transfer talk with updates on Ousmane Diomande and Givairo Read. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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Patience will pay off over Forest transfers? | Sa signs | Read rival
Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Mikey Clarke as we discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news on Ousmane Diomande and Givairo Read as Roma emerge as rivals to his signing. Meanwhile, Gustavo Sa has signed and promptly joined Olympiacos on loan.
The lack of progress has sparked angst for some fans so we discuss that as well as the seeming good vibes in the camp in Portugal. #n
Time up for Yates? | Should Forest go for Delap? | Listener Q&A
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Sam Collins as we take questions from Forest Focus listeners. Topics include the make-up of Nottingham Forest's midfield next season and if Ryan Yates will move on, Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson as options (podcast recorded on Monday night before John Percy's transfer report in The Telegraph emerged) and if pre-season predictions of gloom for Forest are mispl
Liam Delap a Nottingham Forest target | Anan Khalaili bid
Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Steve Battlemuch as we go through an extensive transfer news piece by John Percy in the Telegraph. Names discussed include Liam Delap, James McAtee, Arnauld Kalimuendo, Tyler Bindon and Zach Abbott. Meanwhile, The Athletic report Forest have had a bid rejected for Union GB wing-back Anan Khalaili. The Israel international was poised to join Inter Milan but
Is Igor Jesus the obvious answer for Forest? | Beto and Camara linked | Jair Cunha exit?
Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for Everton striker Beto but is he needed, especially when Igor Jesus has three goals in three games? Elsewhere on the transfer front, Forest have reportedly seen a third bid for Givairo Read rejected and have been linked with Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara while Jair Cunha is a reported £15m target for Benfica. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Templ
Forest look to pull off Givairo Read transfer coup | Expert verdict
Nottingham Forest have made a £17m bid for Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read according to Fabrizio Romano and multiple other outlets. Matt Davies is joined by Football Oranje's Michael Statham for the lowdown on the 20-year-old who has been linked with Manchester City, Barcelona and Bayern Munich #nffc #nottinghamforest
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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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