Lads, a 21-year-old Forest fan can't be a scab... episode artwork

EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 10 MIN

Lads, a 21-year-old Forest fan can't be a scab...

from Cream of Manchester · host Cream of Manchester

In this engaging interview (not my words, Carole, the words of RiversideFM’s AI bot), Max Hayes - a full-time broadcast journalist and passionate Nottingham Forest fan, no less - shares insights into his career (for a few seconds), the club's recent history (for a lot longer), and the unique football culture in Manchester (for a bit). Discover how a young journalist navigates the complexities of football fandom, club rivalries, and the thrill of European competitions. YEAH. Discover that. He also talks about Elliot Anderson, that Marinakis lad and being called a scab.KeywordsFootball journalism, Nottingham Forest, Manchester football culture, European football, Premier League, sports media, club rivalry, football history, scabKey  topicsMax Hayes' career in sports journalismThe football culture in Manchester and Nottingham Forest's recent historyThe significance of European competitions for Forest fansClub rivalries and fan identities in Manchester and NottinghamThe impact of club ownership and management on team performanceGuest nameMax HayesKey frameworksFootball Culture in ManchesterEuropean Football Impact on ClubsAction itemsGive your feedback, suggest topics or offer Substack articles by emailing Cream Of Manchester.TitlesFrom Salford to Sky Sports: Max Hayes on Covering Nottingham Forest and Manchester FootballThe Rise of Nottingham Forest: European Glory and Premier League SurvivalSound bites"Covering two big clubs in Manchester is a dream""European glory is a dream for young Forest fans""Ownership under Maranakis is unconventional but effective"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Max Hayes and His Journey03:21 Reflections on Nottingham Forest's Season07:00 The Impact of European Football on Young Fans10:14 The Unique Ownership of Nottingham Forest11:05 Looking Forward to the FutureContent  typeInterviewPrimary  goalEducational (hahahahahahaha)SummarySee top.

In this engaging interview (not my words, Carole, the words of RiversideFM’s AI bot), Max Hayes - a full-time broadcast journalist and passionate Nottingham Forest fan, no less - shares insights into his career (for a few seconds), the club's recent history (for a lot longer), and the unique football culture in Manchester (for a bit). Discover how a young journalist navigates the complexities of football fandom, club rivalries, and the thrill of European competitions. YEAH. Discover that. He also talks about Elliot Anderson, that Marinakis lad and being called a scab.KeywordsFootball journalism, Nottingham Forest, Manchester football culture, European football, Premier League, sports media, club rivalry, football history, scabKey  topicsMax Hayes' career in sports journalismThe football culture in Manchester and Nottingham Forest's recent historyThe significance of European competitions for Forest fansClub rivalries and fan identities in Manchester and NottinghamThe impact of club ownership and management on team performanceGuest nameMax HayesKey frameworksFootball Culture in ManchesterEuropean Football Impact on ClubsAction itemsGive your feedback, suggest topics or offer Substack articles by emailing Cream Of Manchester.TitlesFrom Salford to Sky Sports: Max Hayes on Covering Nottingham Forest and Manchester FootballThe Rise of Nottingham Forest: European Glory and Premier League SurvivalSound bites"Covering two big clubs in Manchester is a dream""European glory is a dream for young Forest fans""Ownership under Maranakis is unconventional but effective"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Max Hayes and His Journey03:21 Reflections on Nottingham Forest's Season07:00 The Impact of European Football on Young Fans10:14 The Unique Ownership of Nottingham Forest11:05 Looking Forward to the FutureContent  typeInterviewPrimary  goalEducational (hahahahahahaha)SummarySee top.

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