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Forest Focus was at the City Ground on Sunday for the final pre-season friendly as Nottingham Forest beat Brest 2-0. Greg Mitchell was our touchline reporter as he spoke with fans, emergency service staff and more before Pete Blackburn and Matt Davies had a few minutes with Oliver Glasner and Nico Dominguez respectively. #NFFC #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🚗 Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing [email protected] 🗣️ For BetterHelp, sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/forestfocus 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 window. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/🚗 Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing [email protected] 🗣️ For BetterHelp, sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/forestfocusTo donate to Tony Dodsworth and friends go to: https://www.justgiving.com/page/helipadtohospital 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🗣️ For BetterHelp, sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/forestfocus 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/🏡 Our second sponsor for this show is The Nottingham Window Company. If you're looking for new windows or doors at home go to: https://www.thenottinghamwindowcompany.co.uk/ 🗣️ For BetterHelp, sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/forestfocus 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🪟 To view this week's property of the week from Home Move Estate Agents go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/braunton-crescent-mapperley-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng3-5sz/ 🗣️ For BetterHelp, sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/forestfocus 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:21 Liverpool 14:59 Man City 27:24 Man Utd 37:19 Newcastle 54:17 Sunderland 01:04:25 Spurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🔨 Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Core-ECT Diamond Drilling to learn more go to: https://www.core-ectdiamonddrilling.co.uk/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:30 Coventry 09:48 Palace 20:33 Everton 30:54 Fulham 39:20 Hull 54:56 Ipswich 01:04:58 Leeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🪟 Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Vesta Blinds. If you are looking for made to measure blinds across Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire go to: https://vestablinds.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:34 Arsenal 19:16 Aston Villa 29:19: Bournemouth 42:34 Brentford 01:03:20 Brighton 01:15:00 Chelsea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🪟 Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Vesta Blinds. If you are looking for made to measure blinds across Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire go to: https://vestablinds.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Australia today playing for Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🚗 Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing [email protected] 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 squad going back to the 1940s. Thumbnail image credit: Nottingham Forest FC #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*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 to Sporting Lisbon and the challenges he sees facing Oliver Glasner. Meanwhile, there's a brief mention for Nikola Milenkovic as he's linked with Juventus. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🔨 Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Core-ECT Diamond Drilling to learn more go to: https://www.core-ectdiamonddrilling.co.uk/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 02:04 Transfers (not Diomande) 13:47 Perchy's new job 23:34 Glasner challenges 42:08 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Bayern Munich have an interest in Morgan Gibbs-White if Michael Olise leaves and we'll mention the latest on Ousmane Diomande. Meanwhile we'll also discuss reports linking Forest with Bayer Leverkusen's Christian Kofane and Gustavo Puerta of Racing Santander. Finally, there is an update on Feyenoord's Givairo Read and it's potentially a positive one. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🪟 To view this week's property of the week go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/landmere-gardens-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng3-3bg/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🪟 Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Vesta Blinds. If you are looking for made to measure blinds across Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire go to: https://vestablinds.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:04 World Cup experience 10:49 Forest thoughts 17:09 Transfers and MGW 37:42 Glasner 42:58 PL clubs 53:15 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Tyler Walker moved to the Welsh Premier League. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🚗 Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing [email protected] 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🏡 Our second sponsor for this show is The Nottingham Window Company. If you're looking for new windows or doors at home go to: https://www.thenottinghamwindowcompany.co.uk/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🏠 To learn more about this week's HomeMove property of the week go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/melford-road-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng8-4af/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 misplaced after Four Four Two magazine said the Reds will get relegated from the Premier League. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🪟 Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Vesta Blinds. If you are looking for made to measure blinds across Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire go to: https://vestablinds.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:38 James Garner 05:49 Yates and midfield 21:15 Wing-backs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 failed his medical as we discuss why. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🔨 Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Core-ECT Diamond Drilling to learn more go to: https://www.core-ectdiamonddrilling.co.uk/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 02:35 Delap and Mateta 13:00 Kalimuendo 17:04 McAtee 24:38 Khalaili 30:11 Abbott and Bindon 32:51 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Temple and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🚗 Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing [email protected] 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 02:25 Igor Jesus 08:55 Beto and strikers 17:25 Read and Aina 24:08 Jair Cunha 26:37 Lamine Camara 31:30 Net spends 37:34 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🗣️ For BetterHelp, sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/forestfocus 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🗣️ For BetterHelp, sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/forestfocus 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🗣️ For BetterHelp, sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/forestfocus 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 00:00 Intro 02:24 Ernest Poku 11:26 Don't sign a 10? 19:08 Glasner the coach 24:58 Diomande 32:01 Bergvall 33:23 Other clubs deals 42:39 Greek vs Turkish food 45:31 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/🏠 To learn more about this week's property of the week go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/harmston-rise-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng5-1ns/ 🗣️ For BetterHelp, sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/forestfocus 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 02:30 Blackburn review 28:21 Loans and returning players 31:48 Diomande 42:35 Team shaping up? 52:35 Marinakis £100m injection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🗣️ For BetterHelp, sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/forestfocus 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, Arnaud Kalimuendo and Nicolas Dominguez. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🗣️ For BetterHelp, sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/forestfocus 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🚗 Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing [email protected] 🗣️ For BetterHelp, sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/forestfocus 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:38 World Cup final 07:51 Gibbs-White 22:00 Bergvall 30:38 Diomande 35:26 World Cup legacy 54:36 Seb on Forest 01:03:29 City Ground images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/🏡 Our second sponsor for this show is The Nottingham Window Company. If you're looking for new windows or doors at home go to: https://www.thenottinghamwindowcompany.co.uk/ 🗣️ For BetterHelp, sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/forestfocus 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 02:24 Notts County review 31:24 Bergvall and transfers 46:27 MGW new agent 51:19 Clubs we hate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🚗 Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing [email protected] 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🪟 Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Vesta Blinds. If you are looking for made to measure blinds across Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire go to: https://vestablinds.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 02:17 Murillo a dream fit (mostly) 12:04 Wing-backs and Aina pressure 19:05 Pressing, subs and home form 32:06 Sangare and how midfield works 43:28 Possession and chance creation 48:43 Sarr and 10s 57:24 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🏠 Find out more about this week's property of the week with Homemove: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/ribblesdale-road-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng5-3ga/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 02:19 Central defenders 09:13 Wing-backs 18:55 Central midfielders 30:06 Attacking mids 41:33 Strikers 55:27 Top picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 loan, while James McAtee has again been linked with West Ham. Finally, we ask if Forest should join the race to sign Djed Spence from Spurs as Everton are reportedly keen on the England man according to The Athletic. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/🏡 Our second sponsor for this show is The Nottingham Window Company. If you're looking for new windows or doors at home go to: https://www.thenottinghamwindowcompany.co.uk/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Kelvin Wilson. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🚗 Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing [email protected] 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro and England 07:40 Glasner confirmed 24:39 Winners and losers 43:26 McAtee to West Ham? 53:04 Maeda link 56:58 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🏡 Our second sponsor for this show is The Nottingham Window Company. If you're looking for new windows or doors at home go to: https://www.thenottinghamwindowcompany.co.uk/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products To donate to listener Tony go to: https://www.justgiving.com/page/helipadtohospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Ndoye scores for Switzerland and England face a huge test against Mexico. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🏘️ To view this week's property of the week go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/peel-street-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng1-4gn/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🪟 Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Vesta Blinds. If you are looking for made to measure blinds across Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire go to: https://vestablinds.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 they're also linked with Lucas Bergvall and Jack Hinshlewood. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🚗 Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing [email protected] 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 media start to question the Nottingham Forest man ahead of his move to Manchester City. We also touch on the latest transfer talk around Liverpool's Curtis Jones and Brighton's Jack Hinshlewood. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 midfielder Chris Inao Oulai, plus we'll have news on the company hired to develop the City Ground once planning permission is secured. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🏡 Our second sponsor for this show is The Nottingham Window Company. If you're looking for new windows or doors at home go to: https://www.thenottinghamwindowcompany.co.uk/ To contact Rushcliffe Council on Forest's planning application go to: https://members.nffctrust.org/back-the-city-ground-7597 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 02:01 Elliot Anderson 14:47 Christ Inao Oulai 28:50 Mace Construct 36:43 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🪟 Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Vesta Blinds. If you are looking for made to measure blinds across Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire go to: https://vestablinds.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:49 Top tier 13:11 More realistic 27:01 Attacking options 39:36 Development and hipster 48:26 Top picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 another Brazilian goalkeeper. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 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 go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/🏠 To view this week's HomeMove property go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/hounds-gate-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng1-6bh-2/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices