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Forest Focus
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Forest Focus is the Nottingham Forest podcast hosted by Matt Davies featuring ex-players including Jack Colback, James Perch, Lewis McGugan, Kelvin Wilson and David Prutton, broadcaster Darren Fletcher and fans including Emily Anderson, Greg Mitchell, Mark Sutherns, Mikey Clarke, Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn. We'll have at least four shows a week during the season including match previews and reviews, interviews and news updates.
Episodes
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Morgan Gibbs-White a major doubt to face Arsenal!
Pete Blackburn was at Oliver Glasner's press conference ahead of Nottingham Forest facing Arsenal in the Premier League at the City Ground. There was promising injury news over Nikola Milenkovic but worrying news over Morgan Gibbs-White, who Glasner said could miss the game. #nffc…
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Forest vs Arsenal opposition preview | Any weakness in title holders?
Matt Davies is joined by Arsenal fan regular Tom Marshall-Bailey to look ahead to Nottingham Forest facing the Premier League champions at the City Ground on Sunday. We discuss their strong start to the season and ask if there are any weaknesses Forest can exploit after Brighton beat Arsenal and...
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Forest vs Arsenal preview | What chance of a shock?
Nottingham Forest have not won a Premier League home game since April and are yet to score this season at the City Ground, so the visit of reigning champions Arsenal is a daunting prospect. However, a surprise win could kick start Oliver Glasner's reign after a slow start to the season. Matt…
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Paul Taylor on Glasner, places up for grabs and a January midfield signing
Matt Davies is joined by The Athletic's Nottingham Forest writer Paul Taylor as we look at the start of the season under Oliver Glasner, places which as up for grabs and the possibility of a January signing in midfield. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also...
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George Syrianos on recruitment and insisting Oliver Glasner will last at Forest
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Greg Mitchell and Michael Temple as we reflect on our trip the Nottingham Forest training ground for an evening with chief football officer George Syrianos as he spoke to fan groups and podcasts on recruitment and his adamant belief that Oliver Glasner will be a...
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Long season ahead or a freak Forest defeat to Palace?
Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and former Nottingham Forest player James Perch to reflect on the 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League. We'll look back on the major moments in the game and ask if it was a freak result after Forest missed so many massive chances or if it's a…
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Palace 3 Forest 1 | Shocking finishing costs Reds | VAR and Delap moments pivotal
Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer, Mark Sutherns and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan for the post match show as Nottingham Forest lost 3-1 Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Dreadful finishing cost Forest as Liam Delap, Daniel Munoz, Chris Wood and goalscorer Dan Ndoye all passed up...
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Triple Forest fitness blow before Palace game!
Pete Blackburn reviews Oliver Glasner's pre-match press conference ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Forest will no go into the game without Igor Jesus and Niklola Milenkovic, while Neco Williams could also miss out. #nffc #nottinghamforest Learn more…
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Palace vs Forest opposition verdict | A rough reception for Glasner?
Matt Davies is joined by Matt Watts from the A Team Called Palace podcast for the opposition verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League. We discuss the recent rivalry between the clubs, Palace's start to the season under Pierre Sage and...
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Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Big calls for Glasner?
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Mikey Clarke and returning guest Adam Walker to preview Nottingham Forest's Premier League game at Crystal Palace. We'll discuss the return of Oliver Glasner and Daniel Munoz to Selhurst Park amid the recent rivalry between the two clubs. We'll ask discuss team...
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Owen Coyle on Forest loans | Abbott, Bakwa, Hutchinson and Morato
Matt Davies is joined by Nottingham Forest loan and pathway manager Owen Coyle to discuss how loans work at Forest with a focus on first team players Zach Abbott, Dilane Bakwa, Omari Hutchinson and Morato. We also discuss Owen's career and making his own way in the game after previously working…
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Have Forest signed a future Premier League star?
Matt Davies and Chris Aylmer are joined by Shamrock Rovers fan Phelim Warren to tell us more about Michael Noonan. Nottingham Forest have high hopes for the 18-year-old Ireland Under-21 striker after reportedly beating Manchester United, Benfica, Lazio, Hoffenheim and Ajax to his signing. We also...
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Points target from next seven games | Play two upfront at home? | Bring Milenkovic back?
Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Pete Blackburn as we look at Nottingham Forest's next batch of games in the Premier League as they go to Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town, Brentford and Bournemouth while also hosting Arsenal, Manchester City and Crystal Palace. We also discuss the attack…
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Oliver Glasner interview | Hudson-Odoi, Kalimuendo and Forest's lack of stability
In part two of our day at the Nigel Doughty Academy we spoke with Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner about the club's lack of stability, the Premier League game against Crystal Palace and the status of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Arnaud Kalimuendo. Matt Davies and Pete Blackburn then reflect on...
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Our brilliant day at Forest listening to Oliver Glasner
Matt Davies and Pete Blackburn headed to the Nigel Doughty Academy on Thursday as Nottingham Forest held an open training session and welcomed children from Kirkby Woodhouse Primary School as well as 20 grassroots football coaches from across Nottinghamshire. We watched the 10 players who aren't…
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Matt Forde on Forest expectations, Tuchel and reshaping Nottingham
Matt Davies is joined by friend of the show Matt Forde to discuss Nottingham Forest's start to the season and what he wants as a fan, plus Thomas Tuchel, Morgan Gibbs-White and England and the Manchester City charges. Given it's a very long international break we also go off topic to discuss...
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Relegation not enough for Man City? | Forest points penalty sets benchmark?
Manchester City have been found guilty by an independent panel of sweeping, massive breaches of Premier League financial rules. It looks set to be a seismic moment in English football after scathing judgement was issued. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Steve Battlemuch to discuss what...
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Rick Parfitt Jnr on Forest and Jair Cunha as a neighbour
Matt Davies is joined by Nottingham Forest fan and musician Rick Parfitt Jnr to discuss the season so far, what Jair Cunha is like as a neighbour, Manchester City's 115 charges verdict and his upcoming gig at the Trent Navigation. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel.…
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Pub pod at The Nav | Just be patient? | Urgency needed?
Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke, Simon Fotheringham and Steve Battlemuch for our latest podcast at the Trent Navigation as we discuss Nottingham Forest's start to the season under Oliver Glasner. We discuss what fans expect and what they'll accept and Fothers calls for more urgency to…
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Will huge decision pay off? | Forest Women Fancast join us
Matt Davies is joined by Holly Royall and Gareth Watts from the Forest Women Fancast as we discuss Nottingham Forest Women's start to the season under new manager Tom Mallinson as the team dream of promotion the Women's Super League. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our…
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What the data says about Forest | Time for Hudson-Odoi?
Matt Davies is joined by Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) to look at what the underlying numbers say about Nottingham Forest's start to the season. We also look at a possible solution to attacking problems when it comes to bringing Callum Hudson-Odoi into the team. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like...
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Brian Laws on fixing home form, Forest fans and Neco Williams
Matt Davies is joined by BBC Radio Nottingham co-commentator and former Nottingham Forest defender Brian Laws as they discuss the start of the season under Oliver Glasner, why Forest are struggling at the City Ground, where Neco Williams fits into the team and how best to manage Liam Delap. #nffc...
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Marks out of 10 for Forest's season so far under Glasner?
Forest Focus regulars Dan Cook, Emily Williamson, Mikey Clarke, Paul Morley, Simon Fotheringham and Steve Battlemuch rate Nottingham Forest's season so far under Oliver Glasner as the Reds have five points from five Premier League after impressive away performances at Liverpool at Aston Villa....
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Taking stock of Forest start | Home form nightmare | Drop Ndoye?
Nottingham Forest head into a three week international break stewing on a 1-0 defeat to Coventry City in the Premier League. Forest have won just one league game at the City Ground in 2026 as Oliver Glasner spoke of players and fans feeling the weight of recent home history. We discuss that...
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Forest 0 Coventry City 1 match verdict | VAR strikes again but Reds poor!
Nottingham Forest's home woes continue as they lost 1-0 to Coventry City at the City Ground in their final Premier League game before the international break. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Paul Morley to discuss the game after Igor Jesus had a late goal chalked out after a VAR check...
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England manager Thomas Tuchel shuns Morgan Gibbs-White again!
Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for their next four games - Nations League matches against Spain, Croatia and twice against the Czech Republic. However, Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White has been left out against despite his brilliant Premier League form. #nffc #nottinghamforest...
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Forest vs Coventry City opposition verdict | Are they that bad?
Matt Davies is joined by the Coventry Telegraph's Coventry City reporter Andy Turner ahead of their trip to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. We discuss their awful start to the season after promotion, how the Sky Blues will set up at the City Ground and the absence of Taiwo Awoniyi. #nffc...
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Defender injury news and Gibbs-White's England chances | Glasner press conference report
Pete Blackburn was there to put questions to Oliver Glasner at his pre-match press conference ahead of Nottingham Forest taking on Coventry City in the Premier League. On the agenda was injury news on Nikola Milenkovic and Jair Cunha, plus Morgan Gibbs-White's hopes of an England recall on Friday...
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Huge 52,000 City Ground breakthrough | Forest vs Coventry match preview
Matt Davies is joined by Steve Battlemuch and Dan Cook as we discuss news that the planning permission has been given to increase the capacity of the City Ground to 52,000 in two stages. We also preview Nottingham Forest's Premier League home game against Coventry City. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏...
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Dream of Europe? | McAtee for England? | Listener Q&A
Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Emily Williamson as we tackle listener questions on whether Nottingham Forest should dream of European football again, how far James McAtee can go, if Chris Wood will look to leave and why the City Ground has been quieter. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do...
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Jair Cunha's rise | Murillo dream over? | Cuiabano's Forest future
Matt Davies is joined by the Copa Club's Nathan Joyes to focus on Nottingham Forest's Brazilian players after Jair Cunha was called up to the Brazil squad while Murillo was left out. We also look at Igor Jesus' chances of a recall and ask if Cuiabano could yet make it at the City Ground as a left...
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Nottingham Forest season ready for lift off after brilliant Villa win?
Nottingham Forest got their first Premier League win of the season in impressive fashion as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 with goals from Liam Delap and Igor Jesus. It was Forest's first win at Villa Park in 32 years and we'll review the key points emerging from the game and the importance of…
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Villa 1 Forest 2 match verdict | Brilliant win after dominant second half!
Nottingham Forest went to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday and got their first Premier League win of the season with goals from Liam Delap and Igor Jesus. Forest had lost all five games at Villa Park since winning promotion but Oliver Glasner was unbeaten in seven games against…
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Hate playing Glasner!
Matt Davies is joined by Steve Farmer for the opposition verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest facing Aston Villa. We discuss Forest's awful record at Villa Park vs Oliver Glasner's great record against Unai Emery, plus Villa's huge summer of change and their slow start in the Premier League. #nffc...
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Glasner on mad record v Villa and Cunha call | Press conference review
Oliver Glasner spoke to the media ahead of Nottingham Forest's Premier League game at Aston Villa on Saturday. Our own Pete Blackburn was there to reflect on what was said about Glasner's great record against Villa, Jair Cunha's Brazil call up and any injury news. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do…
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Villa vs Forest match preview | Jair Cunha in Brazil squad | City Ground planning news
Nottingham Fores go to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday with both teams looking for their first Premier League win of the season. Forest have lost all five games at Villa Park since winning promotion but Oliver Glasner is unbeaten in seven games against Villa. We'll preview the game…
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Max Scott on Glasner, Edu and Williams ban call madness
Matt Davies and Mikey Clarke are joined by talkSPORT host Max Scott to discuss his journey from teaching to broadcasting and the latest Nottingham Forest news and talking points on Oliver Glasner, Edu and calls to ban Neco Williams after his goal against Spurs was ruled out for handball after a…
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Senior men under threat? | Ranking No.10s | What was Jonjo Shelvey like?
Matt Davies is joined by Rob Adcock and former Nottingham Forest midfielder Sam Collins for our latest Forest Focus listener Q&A as we discuss topics including the start to the season under Oliver Glasner, whether senior players including Nikola Milenkovic could lose their place, who should start...
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Patience needed in wait for win? | Gibbs-White wasted in Glasner system? | Munoz to replace Aina?
Matt Davies is joined by Franz Carr and Michael Temple to reflect on Nottingham Forest's 0-0 draw with Spurs in the Premier League and tackle the big questions coming out of it. We'll discuss Neco Williams disallowed goal after VAR's intervention before moving on to discuss the performance in...
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Forest 0 Spurs 0 match verdict | Williams VAR goal controversy
Nottingham Forest drew 0-0 with Tottenham Hotspur in their second Premier League home game of the season as they look for their first three points. There was a controversial definitive moment as VAR ruled out Neco Williams' 65th minute goal for handball on the line. Matt Davies is joined by Chris...
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Forest vs Spurs opposition verdict | Chaos boosts Reds chances?
Matt Davies is joined by Baker for the opposition verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest facing Tottenham Hotspur at the City Ground. We discuss their opening two Premier League defeats, new look team, players wanting out and Roberto De Zerbi's comments on mentality. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do…
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Glasner clear on Forest transfers | Press conference report
Oliver Glasner spoke to the media ahead of Nottingham Forest's Premier League game against Spurs at the City Ground on Saturday. Transfer talk featured heavily and our own Pete Blackburn was there to reflect on what was said. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You…
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Forest vs Spurs preview | Start Delap and Munoz?
Nottingham Forest face Tottenham Hotspur in their second Premier League home game of the season. We'll preview the game in full and offer final reflections on the transfer window as Matt Davies is joined by Morley, the Supporters Trust's James Bogue and TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton.…
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Transfer window review | Is Forest's squad good enough?
Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Daniel Storey to reflect on Nottingham Forest's summer transfer window and assess their Premier League squad. We also look at the wider Premier League picture when it comes to the total money spent and which clubs have done good or bad windows. #nffc...
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Transfer window review | Marks out of 10 for Nottingham Forest business
The summer transfer window is over in the Premier League for the 2026/27 season. For Nottingham Forest there was a desire to sign a central midfielder before 11pm and there was been a huge push to bring in Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy with a £15m bid reportedly rejected. In the end the…
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Nottingham Forest final transfer push | Munoz, Murphy, Mamardashvili | Williams and Aina stance
It's the penultimate day of the summer transfer window as Nottingham Forest look to finalise their Premier League squad. Daniel Munoz is set to sign and Jacob Murphy continues to be linked. Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili is a new name in the frame after Crystal Palace rejected a bid…
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Forest launch Dean Henderson bid! | Moyes on Armstrong | Munoz to sign
Nottingham Forest have linked a bold move to sign Dean Henderson according to Fabrizio Romano. The Reds are poised to bring in his Crystal Palace teammate Daniel Munoz but a move to bring Henderson back to Forest is still a surprise. Meanwhile, Everton boss David Moyes has all commented on the...
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Liverpool 2 Forest 2 match verdict | £40m Armstrong bid | Munoz push
Nottingham Forest were much improved as they drew 2-2 with Liverpool in their second Premier League game of the season with goals from Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White. We'll review the game in full and discuss the latest transfer news as Forest push to complete the signing of Daniel Munoz from...
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Gibbs-White boost, Sangare blow, Munoz deal likely | Press conference report
Pete Blackburn was at Oliver Glasner's pre-match press conference ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Liverpool in the Premier League. Afterwards, Pete provided injury updates on Morgan Gibbs-White, Ryan Yates and Ibrahim Sangare, plus transfer news on potential outgoings and incomings with...
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Liverpool vs Forest opposition verdict | Best time to go to Anfield?
Matt Davies is joined by Josh Williams (@DistanceCovered) for the Liverpool view ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Anfield. Forest have made a poor start to the season, losing twice to Leeds United, while Liverpool needed a last kick penalty to take a point at Newcastle. Liverpool will be…
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Forest Focus is the Nottingham Forest podcast hosted by Matt Davies featuring ex-players including Jack Colback, James Perch, Lewis McGugan, Kelvin Wilson and David Prutton, broadcaster Darren Fletcher and fans including Emily Anderson, Greg Mitchell, Mark Sutherns, Mikey Clarke, Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn.
We'll have at least four shows a week during the season including match previews and reviews, interviews and news updates.
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