Forest Focus

Forest Focus

By: Forest Focus

Language: en

Categories: Sports, Soccer

Forest Focus is the Nottingham Forest podcast hosted by Matt Davies featuring ex-players Garry Birtles, 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

Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest post match verdict | Shambles from stand-ins
Jan 09, 2026

Nottingham Forest were beaten on penalties by Championship side Wrexham in the FA Cup third round on Friday. It might not have been a shock result given Wrexham are pushing for a fourth straight promotion under the Hollywood ownership of Ryan Reynolds, however, the manner of the first half performance left a bitter taste as players who came into the side flopped. Manager Sean Dyche called them out on TV afterwards as we discuss that move and the game in full. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) for this one. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do lik...

Duration: 00:53:13
Nottingham Forest's four man striker shortlist ranked!
Jan 09, 2026

Nottingham Forest have a four man shortlist of strikers to sign in the January transfer window according to David Ornstein in the Athletic. The Reds are linked with Wolves' Jorgan Strand Larsen, Youssef En-Nesyri of Fenerbahce, Roma's Artem Dovbyk and Mehdi Taremi of Olympiacos. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Dan Cook with a brief assist from TNT Sports' Adam Summerton to discuss the options and rank them in their opinions. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/joinπŸ™ Or con...

Duration: 00:47:12
Kalimuendo out, who in? | Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest preview
Jan 08, 2026

Arnauld Kalimuendo has officially left Nottingham Forest to join Eintracht Frankfurt on loan with the German club having an option to sign him on a permanent deal at the end of the season. With Chris Wood injured, Taiwo Awoniyi looking a shadow of the player he was and Igor Jesus struggling for goals, Forest are in desperate need of a striker. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey to discuss that situation and some possible options to bring in with Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen at the top of the list...

Duration: 00:45:59
Win at West Ham the spark for Nottingham Forest or a false dawn?
Jan 07, 2026

Nottingham Forest were 2-1 winners against West Ham United in a massive game at the bottom of the Premier League. It was a huge win for Forest but far from a polished performance as a series of big moments went their way at the London Stadium. We'll review the key moments and ask if this win can spark Forest into form or if it was a false dawn for the team and Sean Dyche. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also bec...

Duration: 00:59:11
West Ham 1 Nottingham Forest 2 match verdict | Unbearable tension but a win!
Jan 06, 2026

Nottingham Forest beat West Ham United 2-1 in the Premier League thanks to Morgan Gibbs-White's late penalty. A massive win for Forest takes them seven points clear of West Ham in the table and eases pressure on both Forest and manager Sean Dyche with the Reds going into the game after losing four in a row. Forest rode their luck though, but the win was all that matters on the night. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Emily Williamson. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.you...

Duration: 00:58:14
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Nuno's last stand?
Jan 05, 2026

Matt Davies is joined by the Mail on Sunday's James Sharpe as we look at the mess West Ham United are in ahead of facing Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Tuesday night. It's a massive game for both teams as victory for Forest would take them seven points clear of the Hammers. We discuss how West Ham got in this state, if former Reds boss Nuno is to blame, if he is a game from the sack, West Ham team news and the best way to beat them. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You...

Duration: 00:27:01
West Ham v Nottingham Forest match preview | Time to attack!
Jan 05, 2026

Nottingham Forest face on their biggest games since their return to the Premier League as they go to West Ham United on Tuesday night. A win would see Forest go seven points clear of Nuno's beleaguered side with a superior goal difference. However, defeat would leave the gap at one point and put Sean Dyche in the spotlight with Forest having lost their last four games. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender James Perch to preview the game in full and reflect on Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do lik...

Duration: 01:07:36
Aston Villa 3 Nottingham Forest 1 post match verdict | Self destruct from Reds!
Jan 03, 2026

Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-1 at Aston Villa in the Premier League's first game of 2026. It was a case of hitting the self destruct button as Forest played incredibly defensively before conceding on the stroke of half time. Villa scored again at the start of the second after losing the ball cheaply before John Victor gifted them a third after Morgan Gibbs-White had pulled a goal back. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Michael Temple and, fresh from commentating on the game for Sky Sports, Seb Hutchinson. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can als...

Duration: 00:59:15
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Any hope of a shock?
Jan 02, 2026

Nottingham Forest head to Aston Villa in the Premier League for their first game of 2026 on Saturday. Villa are third in the league and won 11 consecutive games in all competitions before defeat to Arsenal last time out. Forest are 17th and have lost their last three, but have played well against the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City this season. It looks a daunting task for Forest but do Villa have weaknesses Forest can exploit? Matt Davies is joined by our Villa fan regular Steve Farmer. #nffc #nottinghamforest #avfc πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also bec...

Duration: 00:28:38
52 crosses and Taiwo madness? | Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest preview
Dec 31, 2025

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 at home by Everton on Tuesday night as they failed to score after putting 52 crosses into the visiting penalty area. That angered Forest fans, as did Sean Dyche's use of the bench as Taiwo Awoniyi was again preferred to Arnauld Kalimuendo to replace Igor Jesus. Matt Davies is joined by Steve Battlemuch and former Reds winger Franz Carr to discuss the game, the relegation battle, the January transfer window and Saturday's game at Aston Villa. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com...

Duration: 01:02:05
Nottingham Forest 0 Everton 2 match verdict | Grim defeat!
Dec 30, 2025

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 massive game in the Premier League by a threadbare Everton on Tuesday night. With tough games to come, it's one Forest fans had targeted for three points. Forest put in another poor performance against Everton after losing 3-0 to them a few weeks. Just not good enough. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Paul Morley from to discuss Sean Dyche's questionable tactics and use of the bench, as well more poor set piece deliveries. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.you...

Duration: 00:56:58
Kalimuendo and McAtee to go? | Dyche ref rage | Everton preview
Dec 28, 2025

Sean Dyche was furious with referee Rob Jones after Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-1 at home in the Premier League by Manchester City. We reflect on the match and the key incidents as Forest played well at the City Ground. We'll also preview the upcoming game against Everton in full and react to the latest transfer news as Arnauld Kalimuendo and James McAtee are linked with moves away with the January transfer window on the horizon. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Mikey Clarke and Mark Sutherns. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can als...

Duration: 01:03:52
Nottingham Forest 1 Man City 2 match verdict | Deserved more!
Dec 27, 2025

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-1 by Manchester City in the Premier League at the City Ground. It was a brave performance from Forest, who deserved to take something from the game after Omari Hutchinson made it 1-1. Rayan Cherki was instrumental for City and he hit the winner when Forest felt Morgan Gibbs-White was fouled. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Adam Summerton, fresh from commentating on the game for TNT Sports. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/joi...

Duration: 00:57:56
Nottingham Forest's greatest ever player John Robertson | A tribute
Dec 26, 2025

Nottingham Forest's greatest ever player, John Robertson, died at the age of 72 on Christmas Day after suffering from Parkinson's disease for a number of years. Robertson was a league title winner and the man who set up Trevor Francis' goal against Malmo in the 1979 European Cup final. A year later he scored the winner himself against Hamburg. In our tribute, we hear from Robertson's former teammate Garry Birtles, broadcaster Darren Fletcher and podcast regular Steve Battlemuch to give the fan point of view on a great player and great man. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You...

Duration: 00:32:17
Why are Nottingham Forest so inconsistent? | January transfer plans | Man City preview
Dec 23, 2025

Nottingham Forest are 17th in the Premier League as they lurch from the sublime to the not sublime at Fulham. It wasn't a ridiculously bad performance but why are Forest so inconsistent under Sean Dyche in terms of performances? We'll reflect on the 1-0 defeat at Craven Cottage, discuss January transfer plans as Everton winger Dwight McNeil is targeted and we'll preview the next game against Manchester City. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for au...

Duration: 00:59:57
Fulham 1 Nottingham Forest 0 match verdict | Dismal lack of quality
Dec 22, 2025

Nottingham Forest will be 17th in the Premier League at Christmas after a miserable performance against Fulham as they lost 1-0. Senior players flopped as Forest created almost nothing, playing poorly in their third away game in a row. Matt Davies is joined by Elliott Talbot, Pete Blackburn and Steve Battlemuch to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support o...

Duration: 00:55:31
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Silva's last season?
Dec 21, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Russ from the Cottage Talk podcast to give us the Fulham fan view ahead of their Premier League game against Nottingham Forest on Monday night. We discuss their below par season so far, Marco Silva's future and AFCON absences. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ 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, eve...

Duration: 00:24:38
Aimee Claypole on leaving Chelsea and making FA Cup history with Nottingham Forest
Dec 20, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Nottingham Forest Women forward Aimee Claypole to reflect on her decision leave Chelsea to sign for the club, scoring on TV against Wolves in the FA Cup and Forest's promotion push. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ 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...

Duration: 00:19:33
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Capitalise on AFCON absences?
Dec 19, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Mark Sutherns as we preview Nottingham Forest's trip to Fulham in the Premier League. Just two points separate the sides after Forest's upturn in form under Sean Dyche, while Fulham are missing three key players due to AFCON and are smarting from Carabao Cup elimination against Newcastle. However, Forest have poor record at Craven Cottage ahead of Monday night's game on Sky Sports. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joinin...

Duration: 00:43:39
Rick Parfitt Jnr on Nottingham Forest, music and motorsport
Dec 18, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Nottingham Forest fan Rick Parfitt Junior ahead of his Christmas gig at the Trent Navigation on Sunday. We discuss the season so far, how football relates to being in a band and racing team and music at grounds. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ 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 an...

Duration: 00:24:41
Darren Fletcher on Dyche, Postecoglou and Nottingham Forest transfers
Dec 17, 2025

TNT Sports commentator and Nottingham Forest fan Darren Fletcher returns to the show as we reflect on calmer waters for Forest under Sean Dyche after the chaotic start to the season under Nuno and Ange Postecoglou. We also discuss Forest's hopes for the Premier League season ahead, the influence of Murillo, Ibrahim Sangare's transformation, Omari Hutchinson's emergence the futures of Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White and Forest in Europe. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreo...

Duration: 00:52:44
Top 10 finish for Nottingham Forest? | Dyche's future | Listener Q&A
Dec 16, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Daniel Storey as we answer Nottingham Forest questions from listeners. Topics include how high Forest can finish in the Premier League, Sean Dyche's future, 25 man squad changes in January and the club with the best walk-on music. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ 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 men...

Duration: 00:53:50
Nottingham Forest brilliant against Spurs as Sangare shines!
Dec 15, 2025

Nottingham Forest produced a brilliant performance to beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 at the City Ground as they made it seven wins in 12 games under Sean Dyche. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Reds winger Franz Carr to discuss the game in full. Topics on the agenda include the overall quality of the performance as well as individuals including Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ibrahim Sangare and Igor Jesus. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for au...

Duration: 01:00:28
Nottingham Forest 3 Tottenham 0 post match verdict | Brilliant performance!
Dec 14, 2025

Nottingham Forest were 3-0 winner against Spurs as they put in a brilliant performance at the City Ground as Callum Hudson-Odoi scored twice and Ibrahim Sangare smashed in another. Forest went into the game with just two wins from seven at the City Ground while Spurs had the third best away record in the league with 14 points from seven games, however, Thomas Frank's team were woeful. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Ian Finch to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www...

Duration: 00:49:55
Nottingham Forest vs Spurs opposition verdict | Fans make Frank demand
Dec 13, 2025

Nottingham Forest host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday at the City Ground as they look to move clear of the relegation zone. Spurs have made a mixed start under Thomas Frank and are currently 11th but they have the third best away record in the league.


Matt Davies is joined by regular Spurs guest Baker to preview the game from the visiting point of view as we discuss the season so far, doubts over Frank and fans wanting to see a more attacking team. #nffc #nottinghamforest

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Duration: 00:30:34
Will Dan Ndoye and James McAtee make it at Nottingham Forest? | Spurs preview
Dec 12, 2025

Nottingham Forest were 2-1 winners at Utrecht in the Europa League on Thursday as they moved closer to qualification. However, fans were left questioning the contributions of Dan Ndoye and James McAtee. We'll discuss if they're good players in bad form, not up to the standard required or not the right fit for Forest. We'll also preview Sunday's Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur in full as Forest look to move clear of the relegation zone. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can als...

Duration: 01:00:10
FC Utrecht 1 Nottingham Forest 2 match verdict | Igor Jesus to the rescue!
Dec 11, 2025

Nottingham Forest picked up their first away win in the Europa League this season as they beat FC Utrecht 2-1 on Thursday night thanks to goals from Arnaud Kalimuendo and Igor Jesus. It was a good night for the likes of Douglas Luiz and Murillo as they returned from injury, but a bad one for James McAtee as he was subbed at half time. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and former Reds midfielder Sam Collins to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: htt...

Duration: 00:59:28
FC Utrecht vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | How good are they?
Dec 11, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Dutch football expert Michael Statham from Football Oranje to tell us more about FC Utrecht ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip there in the Europa League. We discuss their standing in the Dutch game, where they would be on the English league ladder, the season so far and star players. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main spon...

Duration: 00:14:39
FC Utrecht vs Nottingham Forest match preview | How much rotation?
Dec 10, 2025

Nottingham Forest travel to the Netherlands to take on FC Utrecht in the Europa League on Thursday night as we preview the game in full. Utrecht are seventh domestically have just one point in Europe, so it's a game they should win. However, Sean Dyche will surely need to rest some key players such as Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White. Matt Davies is joined by Steve Battlemuch and the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11...

Duration: 00:46:46
Is this a good squad? New midfielder? Cuiabano back? | Nottingham Forest Q&A
Dec 09, 2025

Nottingham Forest's season has been far from what fans expected as they are rooted in a Premier League relegation battle. With the January transfer window on the horizon there will be a chance to strengthen the squad if money allows. We discuss potential options and if the squad is as good as we thought in the first place when answering listener questions. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson and Paul Morley. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consid...

Duration: 00:48:17
Worrying signs for Nottingham Forest after dire Everton performance?
Dec 08, 2025

Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-0 at Everton as they put in their worst performance under Sean Dyche as Leeds United and West Ham United reminded people they won't be relegated from the Premier League without a fight. We'll discuss the game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and ask if James Tarkowski should have been sent off. We'll also look at Forest's injury problems and the wider relegation battle as Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and former Reds midfielder David Prutton. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www...

Duration: 01:09:22
Everton 3 Nottingham Forest 0 match verdict | Nowhere near good enough!
Dec 06, 2025

Nottingham Forest were awful on their first trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium as they lost 3-0 to Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. Forest were be looking to make it four wins in five league games when Sean Dyche returned to his former club but it was a humbling day as Thierno Barry and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored after a Nikola Milenkovic own goal.

Matt Davies is joined by Simon Fotheringham and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) to review the game. #NFFC #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: htt...

Duration: 00:52:28
Everton vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Return of Sean Dyche
Dec 05, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Stephen from the Toffee Blues to give us the lowdown on Everton's season ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip there in the Premier League on Saturday. The game sees the return of former manager Sean Dyche as Forest look to make it four wins in five Premier League games. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors...

Duration: 00:18:47
Nottingham Forest reveal new 52,000 capacity City Ground plans
Dec 05, 2025

Nottingham Forest have announced fresh plans to transform the City Ground to a capacity that could reach 52,000 ultimately. It is a major change from the plans announced in 2019 which led to planning permission being granted this year for a new Peter Taylor Stand. Matt Davies is joined by Steve Battlemuch, who attended a briefing with fan groups and local politicians and dignitaries on Thursday night. Steve tells more about the plans, their cost and a potential timeline. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKK...

Duration: 00:19:28
Everton vs Nottingham Forest preview | Four wins in five?
Dec 04, 2025

Nottingham Forest head to Everton on Saturday looking to make it four Premier League wins in five games. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Reds legend Garry Birtles to preview the game in full and reflect on the 1-0 win at Wolves. Should Sean Dyche play two wingers on his return to Everton? Does Omari Hutchinson start again after setting up the winner against Wolves. How many Premier League goals will Igor Jesus get this season if he remains the starting striker? #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member her...

Duration: 00:47:31
Wolves 0 Nottingham Forest 1 match verdict | Painful watch but a massive win
Dec 03, 2025

Nottingham Forest were 1-0 winners at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Wednesday night in a game that was desperately lacking quality, but three points was all that matters as Igor Jesus got the only goal. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan to discuss the game in full from 9.45pm. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the suppo...

Duration: 00:53:24
Wolves vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | A first win of the season?
Dec 03, 2025

Matt Davies is join by Ryan Leister of the Wolves Report to give us the opposition view ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. It's been a nightmare season for Wolves as they have just two points to their name. However, they did play well against Aston Villa so can they beat Forest? We also discuss the bigger picture at the club as they look doomed to relegation with fans wanting owners Fosun out. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi...

Duration: 00:23:21
Wolves vs Nottingham Forest preview | John Textor please shut up | City Ground atmosphere
Dec 02, 2025

Nottingham Forest head to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Wednesday night as we preview that game in full. It won't be an easy one after Wolves put in their best performance of the season despite losing to Aston Villa last time out. We also discuss Evangelos Marinakis' relationship with John Textor after an article in The Times made headlines over transfer fees involving Forest, Lyon and Botafogo. Finally we have an in-depth discussion around the City Ground expansion plans and atmosphere at recent games. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Steve Battlemuch. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do lik...

Duration: 01:15:56
Omari Hutchinson has to start for Nottingham Forest? | Drop Morato?
Dec 01, 2025

Nottingham Forest were beaten by an impressive Brighton team in the Premier League on Sunday. It was a difficult day for Morato as he covered for an injured Murillo. We discuss if he should keep his place against Wolves if Murillo is out. We also ask if Omari Hutchinson has to start after impressing off the bench again as well as who should cover for Morgan Gibbs-White if he succumbs to a back problem. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Rob Adcock and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can...

Duration: 01:01:25
Nottingham Forest 0 Brighton 2 post match | Nightmare moments cost Reds
Nov 30, 2025

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 by Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League as they missed a chance to make it four wins in a row in all competitions. Brighton could have been four or five goals ahead after 20 minutes but Forest came into the game without getting on the scoresheet. Brighton won it with goals from Maxim de Cuyper and Stefanos Tzimas, the latter after two terrible errors by Morato. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Paul Morley to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can als...

Duration: 00:58:48
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton opposition verdict | Impressing under the radar
Nov 29, 2025

Brighton and Hove Albion are the visitors to the City Ground on Sunday as they take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The visitors are sixth in the table with three wins in their last six games. Matt Davies is joined by Seagulls fan regular Az Phillips to give the lowdown on their season, key men Danny Welbeck and Yankuba Minteh and if a match up against Sean Dyche's Forest suits them. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or con...

Duration: 00:24:54
Will Nottingham Forest make it four wins in a row? | Brighton match preview
Nov 28, 2025

Nottingham Forest are looking to continue their transformation under Sean Dyche and make it four wins in a row when they host Brighton and Hove Albion at the City Ground in the Premier League on Sunday. We'll preview the game in full and reflect on the Europa League win against Malmo as Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and former Reds winger Franz Carr. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version member...

Duration: 00:49:34
Nottingham Forest 3 Malmo 0 post match verdict | Kalimuendo scores, Murillo injury
Nov 27, 2025

Nottingham Forest faced Malmo in a repeat of the 1979 European Cup final when the sides meet in the Europa League at the City Ground. It was a routine win this time for the Reds thanks to goals from Ryan Yates, Arnauld Kalimuendo and Nikola Milenkovic. There was an injury scare though for Murillo as he went off holding his hamstring in the second half. Matt Davies is joined by Simon Fotheringham and former Reds midfielder Sam Collins to discuss whatever happens in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: htt...

Duration: 00:45:37
BONUS PODCAST | Brian Laws on Morgan Gibbs-White injury and Nottingham Forest's win at Liverpool
Nov 27, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest defender and BBC Radio Nottingham summariser Brian Laws to discuss the news Morgan Gibbs-White will miss the Europa League game against Malmo through injury. We also reflect on Forest's 3-0 win at Liverpool and on Sean Dyche's impact on the club since his appointment as manager. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main spon...

Duration: 00:26:59
Nottingham Forest vs Malmo opposition preview | A nightmare season after title dominance
Nov 26, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Swedish football expert Josip Ladan to tell us more about Malmo FF ahead of their Europa League game against Nottingham Forest. We all know about the 1979 European Cup final but Josip tells us about their recent dominance of Swedish football before dramatic decline in the season which recently ended. We also discuss their best players, style of play and the chances of an upset at the City Ground with Malmo rated as huge underdogs. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/cha...

Duration: 00:24:36
Can Nottingham Forest win the Europa League? | Malmo match preview
Nov 25, 2025

Nottingham Forest face one of the most famous names in their history in Malmo on Thursday night. It's a repeat of the 1979 European Cup final, but this time the match in the Europa League at the City Ground. We'll preview the match in full as Forest look to climb the table against a team which has one point from four games and finished their domestic season three weeks ago. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson and Steve Battlemuch. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/cha...

Duration: 00:45:04
Liverpool 0 Nottingham Forest 3 | Time to reset aims? Williams best PL full-back? Jesus over Wood?
Nov 24, 2025

Nottingham Forest won for the second season in a row at Anfield and this time it was even better as Sean Dyche's team beat Liverpool 3-0 with goals from Murillo, Nicolo Savona and Morgan Gibbs-White. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender James Perch as we review the game and ask if Forest should now reset their Premier League ambitions despite being just a point above the relegation zone still. We'll also ask if Igor Jesus is now first choice striker over Chris Wood and if there are any better Premier League full-backs...

Duration: 00:57:28
Liverpool 0 Nottingham Forest 3 match verdict | Absolutely incredible win!
Nov 22, 2025

Nottingham Forest beat Liverpool 3-0 in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday afternoon with an absolutely incredible performance. The Reds were even better than their win of a year ago when Callum Hudson-Odoi got the only goal. This time they moved out of the relegation zone with goals from Murillo, Nicolo Savona and Morgan Gibbs-White. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreo...

Duration: 00:58:17
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Perfect timing for another Anfield shock?
Nov 21, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Liverpool fan and analyst Josh Williams ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Anfield in the Premier League. Both thought Liverpool would win the title before a ball was kicked but Arne Slot's team have lost five out of 11 games so far and are currently eighth. We discuss what's gone wrong and why, key battles to be won, Slot's tactics and if they have actually started to a corner in the last three games having won two without conceding. #nffc #nottinghamforest #lfc πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member her...

Duration: 00:28:43
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Another Anfield shock?
Nov 20, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Pete Blackburn as we preview Nottingham Forest's trip to Liverpool in the Premier League. Arne Slot's team were big favourites to win the title again at the start of the season but have lost five out of 11 games. Having won 1-0 at Anfield a year ago, could Forest spring another shock or are we forgetting Forest's own struggles this season? We discuss all that as well as look at team selection as Omari Hutchinson pushes for a start after impressing off the bench against Leeds United before the international break. #nffc...

Duration: 00:44:50
Nottingham Forest loan watch | A future Premier League player at Mansfield Town?
Nov 19, 2025

Nottingham Forest have three players on loan at Mansfield Town this season with one in particularly standing out at the League One club. Matt Davies is joined by Stags fan Benedict Mason to give his verdict on Jamie McDonnell, Joe Gardner and Kyle McAdam. We also discuss Forest's relationship with Mansfield and the work of manager Nigel Clough, a Reds great and now a Stags one too. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio...

Duration: 00:22:35
Dyche's Forest | Savona and Gibbs-White importance, Sels analysis
Nov 18, 2025

Sean Dyche has made an immediate impact on Nottingham Forest after a miserable 39 days under Ange Postecoglou. Matt Davies is joined by Harrogate Town goalkeeper James Belshaw as he looks at Dyche's tactics, goals scored and conceded, the key men in the team including Nicolo Savona and Morgan Gibbs-White, as well a look at Matz Sels' form in goal. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the s...

Duration: 00:58:57
Predicting the next six games | Why would Elliot Anderson join Man Utd in January?
Nov 17, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn as we predict the next six Premier League games for Nottingham Forest and the teams at the bottom of the table to see if Forest could be out of the relegation zone at Christmas. We'll predict how many points Forest will get from the next six fixtures as well as how Fulham, Leeds United, Burnley, West Ham and Wolves will do. We also discuss Elliot Anderson's international break and the transfer talk around the England midfielder. Finally we discuss Forest being linked with Everton midfielder James Garner, a promotion...

Duration: 01:04:05
International break Nottingham Forest quiz returns! | Podcast battle of Reds knowledge
Nov 14, 2025

It's the international break and with that in mind it's quiz time on today's podcast as Matt Davies and Steve Paul Morley team up to take on Steve Battlemuch and Ian Finch with Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn posing the questions. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ 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...

Duration: 01:01:41
Should Nottingham Forest let Arnaud Kalimuendo go? | Dyche's best XI?
Nov 12, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) to answer listener Nottingham Forest questions, as well as discuss a report from Florian Plettenberg that Stuttgart are interest in Reds striker Arnaud Kalimuendo. Topics include January transfer targets, Forest's best XI when everyone is fit and whether the club should terminate the loans of Douglas Luiz and Oleksandr Zinchenko due to injury. #NFFC #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version member...

Duration: 01:00:17
Seb Hutchinson on Nottingham Forest's chaotic season and the club's future
Nov 11, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Sky Sports commentator Seb Hutchinson to discuss the season so far for Nottingham Forest and the chaos around it after the sacking of Nuno, disastrous hiring of Ange Postecoglou and the arrival of Sean Dyche. We also look to the future of the club as well as go off on tangents on Forest fan expectation vs Sunderland fans now, as well the best countries to commentate in and the acoustics of football. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKK...

Duration: 00:56:35
Is this the turning point for Nottingham Forest after Leeds United win?
Nov 10, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and former Nottingham Forest favourite Franz Carr to reflect on the 3-1 win against Leeds United, as well as Sean Dyche's opening games in charge. We'll discuss the key players in the game, not least Omari Hutchinson and look ahead to upcoming fixtures after the international break. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main spon...

Duration: 01:01:00
Nottingham Forest 3 Leeds United 1 post match verdict | Huge win for Reds!
Nov 09, 2025

Nottingham Forest beat Leeds United 3-1 in a massive game in the Premier League. Those Forest didn't mathematically have to win, three points is a huge psychological boost going into the international break as it reels in today's opponents and Burnley at the bottom of the table. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and James Belshaw to discuss goals for Ibrahim Sangare, Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson, plus a great cameo from Omari Hutchinson. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDt...

Duration: 01:03:07
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United opposition view | Away woes to continue?
Nov 08, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Graham Smyth from the Yorkshire Evening Post to tell us more about Leeds United ahead of their trip to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. We discuss their poor away form, questions over the quality of their attack, the future of Daniel Farke and how they will go about the game tactically. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/Fo...

Duration: 00:22:34
Did Forest waste £200m? | Gibbs-White dropped by England | Leeds preview
Nov 07, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Daniel Storey and Mikey Clarke to reflect on Nottingham Forest's 0-0 draw with Sturm Graz as summer signings didn't take their chance. We'll ask if the huge summer spend was a waste of money and also discuss Morgan Gibbs-White's axing from the England squad. We'll also preview the Premier League game against Leeds United as Forest face a massive match heading into the international break. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 Treat yourself to Seat Unique hospitality tickets for Leeds United at home: https://wgl.io/g3ch2pb7 πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also b...

Duration: 01:03:43
Sturm Graz 0 Nottingham Forest 0 | Unfit players blow their chance?
Nov 06, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Michael Temple and former Nottingham Forest B team captain Sam Collins after the Reds drew 0-0 with Sturm Graz in the Europa League. It was far from the night Forest wanted as Morgan Gibbs-White missed a first half penalty and Forest ended the game with four central defenders on the pitch and Nicolo Savona on the right wing after James McAtee and Arnauld Kalimuendo went off with cramp. It wasn't a good night either for John Victor as he got a chance in goal. We'll be live from 8.15pm to discuss the...

Duration: 00:55:38
Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest match preview | How many changes?
Nov 05, 2025

Nottingham Forest are back in Europa League action when they go to Austria to take on Sturm Graz. With Forest 19th in the Premier League and facing a massive game against Leeds United on Sunday, the big question is how many changes will Sean Dyche make? Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Matt Davies-Adams to preview the game in full and the team we would like to see start. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 Treat yourself to Seat Unique hospitality tickets for Leeds United at home: https://wgl.io/g3ch2pb7 πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can al...

Duration: 00:39:13
Dyche was my Forest apprentice | Clough memories | Wingers rated
Nov 04, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest winger Franz Carr to discuss his days at the club under Brian Clough, including a funny story around an interview with John Motson. We also discuss current manager Sean Dyche being his apprentice as a youth team player and Franz rates the current crop of wingers focussing on Callum Hudson-Odoi, Dan Ndoye and Omari Hutchinson. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/Fo...

Duration: 00:41:06
Nottingham Forest 2 Man Utd 2 match review | Must beat Leeds next?
Nov 03, 2025

Nottingham Forest drew 2-2 with Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday after fighting back from conceding a controversial first goal as the ball did not go out when a corner was given. We'll review the game in full and discuss the contrasting fortunes of Douglas Luiz and Ryan Yates, an improved performance from Morgan Gibbs-White and a first goal for Nicolo Savona. We'll also look ahead to the games against Sturm Graz and Leeds United as Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds midfielder David Prutton. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to...

Duration: 01:06:40
Nottingham Forest 2 Manchester United 2 match verdict | Something to build on?
Nov 01, 2025

Nottingham Forest were the underdogs against a resurgent Manchester United as the two sides met in the Premier League at the City Ground. It finished 2-2 though as Forest fought back from a controversial Casemiro goal with goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolo Savona. However, United could not hold on as Amad scored late on with Forest failing to defend set pieces once again. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer from Forest All Over and Chief in Chicago to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a mem...

Duration: 00:53:58
Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd opposition verdict | Have Utd turned a corner?
Oct 31, 2025

Nottingham Forest host a Manchester United team who look to have turned their club around with three Premier League wins in a row. But is it a false dawn? Matt Davies is joined by United fan Pras as we discuss that question, as well as what has changed tactically and Pras gives his predicted XI for the game at the City Ground. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 Treat yourself to Seat Unique hospitality tickets for Manchester United at home: https://wgl.io/jnkoko33 πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cK...

Duration: 00:27:38
Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd preview | Gibbs-White interview reaction
Oct 30, 2025

Nottingham Forest take on Manchester United in Sean Dyche's first Premier League home game in charge. We'll preview the game in full and ask how many changes should Dyche make from the team which lost to Bournemouth last time out. We'll also discuss Morgan Gibbs-White's pre-match comments about United's 'incredible' turnaround which have riled up Forest fans online. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 Treat yourself to Seat Unique hospitality tickets for Manchester United at home: https://wgl.io/jnkoko33 πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™...

Duration: 01:01:34
Are Nottingham Forest going down? | Were we wrong about the signings?
Oct 29, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Rob Adcock to answer Nottingham Forest questions from Forest Focus listeners. We discuss how the season has fallen apart, if we were wrong about the summer transfer business, if we need to play 4-3-3 and if Forest are getting relegated from the Premier League. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 Treat yourself to Seat Unique hospitality tickets for Manchester United at home: https://wgl.io/jnkoko33 πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon f...

Duration: 01:01:58
Henry Winter on the Premier League relegation battle and backing Nottingham Forest
Oct 28, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by renowned football writer Henry Winter to discuss the Premier League relegation battle and Nottingham Forest's chances of staying up. We also discuss Sean Dyche's appointment, Elliot Anderson playing so many games, Morgan Gibbs-White's form and whether Manchester United have really turned the corner. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 Treat yourself to Seat Unique hospitality tickets for Manchester United at home: https://wgl.io/jnkoko33 πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.c...

Duration: 00:37:55
Time for players to step up at Nottingham Forest as relegation battle on?
Oct 27, 2025

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 at Bournemouth in Sean Dyche's first Premier League game in charge. It was a one sided affair and left Forest rooted in the relegation zone after nine games. Now Forest have a huge week ahead before hosting Manchester United next Saturday. Dyche has promised there will be plenty of work on the training ground. Do the players now have to step up without the shield of blaming Ange Postecoglou's tactics? Does Dyche have the responsibility to get more from them? Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Reds legend Garry Birtles. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 Tre...

Duration: 01:02:11
Bournemouth 2 Nottingham Forest 0 | Post match verdict as Reds easily beaten
Oct 26, 2025

Sean Dyche took charge of Nottingham Forest for the first time in the Premier League as the Reds were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Bournemouth. Forest were overrun in the first half before improving marginally in the second half with Forest rooted in the bottom three after nine. We'll discuss team selection, a contentious first goal, a poorly defended second, some poor individual performances and the bigger picture. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Mark Sutherns to discuss the game in full from 4.30pm. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 Treat yourself to Seat Unique hospitality tickets for Manchester United at home: htt...

Duration: 01:00:22
Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Dyche brings new dynamic?
Oct 25, 2025

Forest Focus' Matt Davies is joined by Bournemouth fan regular Matt Davies to give us the lowdown on the high flying Cherries ahead of Sunday's meeting between the teams in the Premier League. Bournemouth are currently flying in third and have one of the most in-form players in the country in Antoine Semenyo. We discuss all that and their impressive defence after losing four key men over the summer. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreo...

Duration: 00:22:56
Dream start for Sean Dyche at Nottingham Forest | Bournemouth preview
Oct 24, 2025

It has been a miserable season for Nottingham Forest but it all felt right again as the Reds beat Porto 2-0 in the Europa League in Sean Dyche's first game in charge. We'll reflect on the match, as well as Morgan Gibbs-Whites' post match interview when he said it felt like he could breathe again on TNT Sports. We'll also look ahead to the Premier League game against Bournemouth on Sunday as Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a mem...

Duration: 01:04:58
Nottingham Forest 2 Porto 0 | Post match verdict as Dyche wins first game
Oct 23, 2025

Sean Dyche enjoyed a dream start as he took charge Nottingham Forest for the first time and they beat 2-0 Porto in the Europa League with penalties from Morgan Gibbs-White and Igor Jesus. We discuss the game in full as Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Reds B team captain Sam Collins. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main...

Duration: 00:55:51
Nottingham Forest vs Porto opposition verdict | Huge first test for Dyche
Oct 23, 2025

Sean Dyche takes charge of Nottingham Forest for the first time against Porto in the Europa League. Forest need a win to kick-start their European campaign but Porto will prove to a tough test given their incredible start to the season under Francesco Farioli. Matt Davies is joined by Porto fan Andrew Batista from the Long Ball Futebol podcast to discuss their key players, playing style and Farioli's rapid rise despite having no playing career. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDt...

Duration: 00:22:07
Matt Forde on 'miserable' Ange and knowing Sean Dyche
Oct 22, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by comedian and Nottingham Forest fan Matt Forde to discuss the departure of Ange Postecoglou and knowing it had to happen, knowing Sean Dyche and what he is really like and dealing with grief after the terrible loss suffered by Stuart Pearce this week. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ 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...

Duration: 00:53:34
Is Sean Dyche the right man at the right time for Nottingham Forest?
Oct 21, 2025

Sean Dyche is officially Nottingham Forest manager having signed a contract until the summer of 2027. We discuss his appointment in full and ask if the former Everton boss is the right man at the right time with Forest in the Premier League relegation zone and on to their third manager of the season already. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan. We'll also preview Dyche's first game in charge as Forest host Porto in the Europa League on Thursday. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a mem...

Duration: 01:00:36
Sean Dyche to be next Nottingham Forest manager after Ange Postecoglou sacked
Oct 20, 2025

Ange Postecoglou's time at Nottingham Forest is over after just 39 days but that does not mean the problems have gone away. Forest owner Evanglelos Marinakis is in the process of choosing the next manager and it's one he can't afford to get wrong with Sean Dyche poised to be announced on Monday. Fulham manager Marco Silva was also a target and former Italy and Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini had also been heavily touted, however, Fabrizio Romano says he is no longer in the running. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender James...

Duration: 01:05:50
Chloe Mustaki on beating cancer and refusing to give up on football
Oct 19, 2025

Nottingham Forest Women and Republic of Ireland defender Chloe Mustaki joins us to discuss being diagnosed with cancer at 19 and overcoming another career threatening injury as fought for a career in professional football. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ 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.trentnavi...

Duration: 00:24:29
Ange Postecoglou sacked! | Roberto Mancini or Sean Dyche next at Nottingham Forest?
Oct 18, 2025

Ange Postecoglou has been unceremoniously sacked 20 minutes after Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-0 by Chelsea, ending a shambolic stint as manager after eight winless games. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Paul Morley and Adam Summerton from TNT Sports to react to the news, the timing of the decision from Evangelos Marinakis, what next and who is to blame as Forest reportedly look to bring in either Sean Dyche or former Manchester City and Italy manager Roberto Mancini. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our ma...

Duration: 01:09:08
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea opposition verdict | Could Chelsea see red?
Oct 17, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by Chelsea fan Harry Daniels (FPL Harry) to give us the opposition verdict ahead of their game against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Harry gives us the lowdown on the season so far and a predicted XI. Plus we also ask if they have a discipline problem after multiple red cards. #NFFC #nottinghamforest #chelsea 🎫 Treat yourself to hospitality tickets for Forest vs Chelsea via Seat Unique: https://wgl.io/3j47r9ej πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ...

Duration: 00:21:49
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea match preview | Can Ange finally get a win?
Oct 16, 2025

Nottingham Forest have endured a miserable couple of months since the first two unbeaten games of the season. Ange Postecoglou has yet to win in seven games as manager and fans already want him to be sacked. Can he get them onside to at least some degree with a win against Chelsea? We'll preview the Premier League game in full as Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Mikey Clarke. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 Treat yourself to hospitality tickets for Forest vs Chelsea via Seat Unique: https://wgl.io/3j47r9ej πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can al...

Duration: 00:55:00
Should we give Ange Postecoglou another chance at Nottingham Forest?
Oct 15, 2025

Ange Postecoglou has been written off as Nottingham Forest manager by fans and guests on Forest Focus. With an international break winding down and Sean Dyche touted a successor, do we all have to give one more shot to get it right, starting with the Premier League game against Chelsea? If any podcast regulars are going to back him it's Greg Mitchell and Emily Williamson. Matt Davies gets their takes to see if they agree on Postecoglou (they don't). We also discuss the decline in supporter morale and ticket sales as the Porto game in the Europa League goes...

Duration: 00:59:51
Warren Joyce on coaching under Ferguson, Football Manager and his rugby legend mentor
Oct 14, 2025

Today's podcast is a Nottingham Forest coaching special as we sit down with B team manager Warren Joyce and head of the academy foundation phase Nathan Cantrill. Warren tells us about his career and early years being inspired by Rugby League legend and TV commentator Ray French, a fresh cycle for the B team, what happens when a new manager comes in and what is expected of all prospects at the club. Nathan tells us about his coaching journey and how Forest's academy operates from ages seven to 12. πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a m...

Duration: 01:01:49
Ange Postecoglou out, Sean Dyche in at Nottingham Forest?
Oct 13, 2025

Former Everton manager Sean Dyche could be the next Nottingham Forest manager according to a report by John Percy and Sam Wallace in the Daily Telegraph. That report is backed up by the BBC. Meanwhile, the Telegraph say Reds owner Evangelos Marinakis considered a return for Steve Cooper, while Football Insider claim Rafa Benitez is being lined up for the job. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and Rob Adcock to discuss it all. #NFFC #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKK...

Duration: 01:04:17
Time to sack Ange Postecoglou? | Nottingham Forest fan Q&A
Oct 10, 2025

On today's podcast we answer Forest Focus listener questions on all things Nottingham Forest, although most were focussed on Ange Postecoglou and his future! We also discuss set pieces, long range shooting and if selling Anthony Elanga was a mistake. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Paul Morley. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigatio...

Duration: 00:53:30
Nottingham Forest's defensive nightmare under Ange Postecoglou | Can it be fixed?
Oct 09, 2025

Ange Postecoglou has a reputation for his teams leaking goals and having defensive problems so we wanted to look if that was the case at Nottingham Forest or has he been unlucky? Matt Davies is joined by Harrogate Town goalkeeper James Belshaw to go through a selection of the goals conceded in his seven games and see if there are any recurring themes (there are - grim ones) and if they can be fixed.

We also look at the overall Nuno vs Ange stats and get James' take on if the manager's departure is inevitable. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do...

Duration: 00:59:56
If not Ange Postecoglou then who? | Are pundits getting it wrong?
Oct 08, 2025

Nottingham Forest fans are worried about their club and whether Ange Postecoglou is the right man to be manager. In fact plenty want him out after just seven games. The pundits are backing Ange as the likes of Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher say he needs time, while Chris Sutton says Forest fans are entitled. Matt Davies is joined by TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton and the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey to go in depth on the current situation as we ask if not Ange then who? Managers up for discussion include Sean Dyche...

Duration: 01:08:33
Nottingham Forest quiz | Podcast battle to test Reds knowledge
Oct 07, 2025

It's the international break and it's been a bit miserable talking Nottingham Forest on the pitch in the last few weeks as Ange Postecoglou struggles. With that in mind we decided it would be good to do something different to lighten in the mood. It's quiz time on today's podcast as Matt Davies and Steve Battlemuch team up to take on Pete Blackburn and Elliott Talbot with Dan Cook and Paul Morley posing the questions. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDt...

Duration: 01:02:19
Does Evangelos Marinakis have to sack Ange Postecoglou?
Oct 06, 2025

Nottingham Forest have made a miserable start to the season with four of their five points coming in the first two Premier League games. Ange Postecoglou has now been in charge of Forest for seven winless games as fans want him out, but ex-players in the wider media say he needs time. Will he get it or will Evangelos Marinakis sack him? Should Postecoglou get more time and if he goes what next? Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can als...

Duration: 01:09:21
Newcastle United 2 Nottingham Forest 0 | The last bit of Postecoglou pain?
Oct 05, 2025

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 at Newcastle United as their terrible form continues with fans calling for Ange Postecoglou after just seven games in charge. Postecoglou named a defensive team and it was 0-0 at the break. However, Newcastle were comfortable winners with goals from Bruno Guimaeres and Nick Woltemade. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Simon Fotheringham to discuss the game in full and ask if Forest should and will stick with Postecoglou. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Tr...

Duration: 01:13:01
Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Slow start offers Reds hope?
Oct 04, 2025

Matt Davies is joined by our regular Newcastle United fan guest Rob Smyth for our latest opposition verdict as Nottingham Forest head to the north east on Sunday. We discuss their slow start in the Premier League and if they will continue despite a 4-0 win over Union Saint Gilloise in the Champions League. We also address any possible weaknesses in Eddie Howe's team as well as Anthony Elanga's stuttering start after his Β£55m move this summer. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKO...

Duration: 00:20:48
Is Ange Postecoglou doomed already after Nottingham Forest fans turn?
Oct 03, 2025

Nottingham Forest head to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday in what many fans want to be Ange Postecoglou's final game in charge with thousands calling for him to be sacked already. Forest go into the game on the back of a disastrous performance against FC Midtjylland as they lost 3-2, conceding more terrible goals. Postecoglou is yet to win any of his six games in charge with some supporters feeling they have seen enough and the situation will only get worse if he stays. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Simon Bristow (Our Glorious...

Duration: 01:07:41
Nottingham Forest 2 FC Midtjylland 3 | Post match verdict as fans turn on Ange Postecoglou
Oct 02, 2025

Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-2 FC Midtjylland in the Europa League at the City Ground on a nightmare Thursday night for the club and the manager. It was a game Forest need to win as Ange Postecoglou continues to wait for a victory in any competition since his appointment, but they conceded three terrible goals with the crowd chanting for Nuno and 'sacked in the morning' when the third went in Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Forest B team captain Sam Collins to discuss if this is the beginning of the end for the Australian...

Duration: 00:54:56
Nottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland match preview | A must win game?
Oct 01, 2025

Nottingham Forest play their first home game in Europe since 1996 when they take on FC Midtjylland in the Europa League at the City Ground on Thursday night. Plenty of Forest fans will see this as a game Forest should win under Ange Postecoglou despite recent struggles, but should be wary? Midtjylland have won ten of their last 11 games and are currently second in the Danish league, plus they were 2-0 winners against Sturm Graz in their Europa League opener. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Elliott Talbot to preview the game and discuss team selection in full...

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Postecoglou prediction and Zinchenko's Nottingham Forest role worry
Sep 30, 2025

Matt Davies joined by former Nottingham Forest defender Danny Collins to reflect on the defeat to another of his former clubs in Sunderland. We also discuss the challenges facing Ange Postecoglou and Oleksandr Zinchenko's role, as well his time at the club and some typically mad Fawaz Al-Hasawi stories. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 To purchase hospitality tickets for FC Midtjylland at home in the Europa League via Seat Unique go to: https://wgl.io/19tjji9r πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider...

Duration: 00:37:59
Is it too early to panic about Nottingham Forest under Ange Postecoglou?
Sep 29, 2025

Ange Postecoglou is now five games without a win as Nottingham Forest manager after Saturday's 1-0 defeat at home to Sunderland. After an encouraging performance against Real Betis - and arguably Burnley and even Swansea - was this a massive step backwards or should Forest have won the game? Forest were booed off on Saturday in Postecoglou's first game at the City Ground, although those could have been for the referee after a controversial performance. Plenty of fans are unsure of Postecoglou and some even want him to be sacked after less than three weeks in the job. We'll...

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Nottingham Forest 0 Sunderland 1 post match verdict | Miserable start for Postecoglou
Sep 27, 2025

Ange Postecoglou took charge of Nottingham Forest for the first time at home when Sunderland were the visitors to the City Ground and it was a miserable debut as the Reds were beaten 1-0 by a controversial goal after Nicolas Dominguez was booked for diving. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer from Forest All Over and Chief in Chicago.#nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 To purchase hospitality tickets for FC Midtjylland at home in the Europa League via Seat Unique go to: https://wgl.io/19tjji9r πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https...

Duration: 01:03:44
Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland opposition verdict | Set up well to stop Reds?
Sep 26, 2025

Ange Postecoglou takes charge of his first Nottingham Forest home game when they host Sunderland on Saturday. The Australian will be hoping to secure his first Premier league victory against a promoted team who have started well and currently sit in seventh place in the table. We're joined by Jonny from the Roker Report to tell us more about why they have done so well, players to watch and if they're set up well to stop Postecoglou's style of play. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 To purchase hospitality tickets for Sunderland at home in the Premier League via Seat Unique go to: htt...

Duration: 00:26:03
Real Betis 2 Nottingham Forest 2 post match verdict | Live from Seville!
Sep 24, 2025

Nottingham Forest kicked-off their Europa League campaign in Seville as they drew 2-2 with Real Betis. Matt Davies was live from the Estadio La Cartuja to discuss the game and the preview the Premier League game with Sunderland with former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan and TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 To purchase hospitality tickets for Sunderland at home in the Premier League via Seat Unique go to: https://wgl.io/dhc3p9mf 🎫 To To purchase hospitality tickets for FC Midtjylland at home in the Europa League via Seat Unique go to: https://wgl.io/19tjji9r πŸ™ Do like a...

Duration: 00:43:43