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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.
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Blog Life: The Journey is a podcast featuring the internets biggest personalities. Brendan and Sawyer interview employees from large media companies to find out how they got to where they are today, and how others can emulate their paths. Brought to you by TooMuchTuma.com.
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Nottingham Forest have lodged a second bid worth 30m euros for Santiago Gimenez according to Fabrizio Romano. We discuss that and bids for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah and Aston Villa's Alex Moreno as well as the latest on Danilo's injury. Matt Davies is joined by former Reds winger Paul Anderson, The Athletic's Forest reporter Paul Taylor and BBC…
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Nottingham Forest have reportedly made bids for both Eddie Nketiah and Santiago Gimenez. Both have been rejected with reports suggesting both players would cost around £30m. Reds fans do not seem keen to sign Arsenal's Nketiah so we take a look at what he and Feyenoord's Gimenez would offer. Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become…
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Ramon Sosa is now a Nottingham Forest player after completing his protracted move from Talleres. Matt Davies is joined by Paraguayan football expert Ralph Hannah to discuss how the transfer played out and what the left winger will bring to the Reds. Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/cha…
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Nottingham Forest have been linked with a shock move to bring Gonzalo Montiel back to the club after his largely unsuccessful loan spell last season. The Reds have also again been linked with a move for Aston Villa full-back Alex Moreno, while Mexican media say Miltos Marinakis has held talks with Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez and further repo…
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Nottingham Forest kick-offed the Premier League season with a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth at the City Ground on Saturday. Chris Wood put Forest ahead but Antoine Semenyo levelled late on in a game that was overshadowed by a horrible injury for Danilo. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Ruby Naylor to discuss the game in full and any trans…
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Nottingham Forest fans are full of optimism ahead of their opening game of the Premier League season against Bournemouth on Saturday. But how are opposition fans feeling? We spoke with Matt Davies (yes really) from the Cherries Red Army podcast to give his thoughts on the game and how Bournemouth will cope without Dominic Solanke and probable repla…
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Nottingham Forest start their Premier League season with the visit of Bournemouth to the City Ground on Saturday. We'll preview that game in full as we discuss who should start and if players will use predictions of a season of struggle in the media as extra motivation. Meanwhile, Ramon Sosa is poised to join ahead of the game after a fee was agree…
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It's our annual predictions show as all the podcast regulars say where Nottingham Forest will finish, who will be top scorer, will Nuno stay, who will be relegated from the Premier League and more. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson, Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn will the others contributing as well. Do like and subscribe to our channel. Y…
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Nottingham Forest have stepped up their striker search with a reported bid rejected for Porto striker Evanilson, while they have also been linked with Barcelona's Vitor Roque. Matt Davies is joined by TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton to discuss those rumours and reports of Serie A interest in Danilo and Neco Williams. Do like and subscribe to …
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Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo has been linked with a move to Serie A giants AC Milan, while Atalanta have reportedly had a bid for Neco Williams rejected. We discuss those stories and look ahead to 2024/25 season as former Reds defender Luke Chambers joins Matt Davies and David Prutton for his first appearance on the podcast. Do like and subs…
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Nottingham Forest have completed pre-season as they turn their attention to the first game of the Premier League campaign against Bournemouth. Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams (we're not the same person) to discuss who stood out in pre-season and who has work to do, plus we look at the latest transfer news. Forest are reportedly consideri…
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Nottingham Forest were 4-3 winners in Greece as they faced Olympiacos in the Marinakis derby. We discuss the Reds' final pre-season game in full, while we also discuss what could be the end of Forest's interest in Ramon Sosa after his club Talleres issued a statement on his future and a reported bid for Porto and Brazil winger Galeno. Do like and s…
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We discuss Nottingham Forest's interest in Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez and Brest left-back Bradley Locko before holding our version of a phone in. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and (later in the show) Mark Sutherns as we had live listeners to have their say on all things Forest related. Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can al…
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Nottingham Forest are two weeks away from the start of the Premier League season and the feelings are positive among the fanbase after making some promising signings. But how do the Reds stack up against the other teams in the bottom half of the table last season? Matt Davies is joined by Forest fan and chief football writer of the i paper. Do like…
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Nottingham Forest drew 0-0 at the City Ground with La Liga side Villarreal on Friday night. We discuss who stood out and who has work to do as Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Paul Morley. We'll also talk about reported interested from Evangelos Marinakis in Arsenal's Edu to join both Forest and Olympiacos as CEO. Do like and subscribe t…
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Nottingham Forest have already signed Jota Silva and it looks like another winger is coming with Ramon Sosa at the top of the list along with Wesley. We welcome back the Copa Club's Nathan Joyes to tell us more about two players plying their trade in South America. We also discuss the potential signing of 17-year-old Riquelme and links with midfiel…
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Nottingham Forest are poised to sign Jota Silva from Vitoria Guimares in a deal for around £10m after likely add-ons. We discuss his career so far and what the Portugal winger will bring to Forest having earned two caps this year after impressing in his homeland. Matt Davies is joined by Barney from the Long Ball Futebol podcast to give us the lowd…
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Nottingham Forest are close to signing Portugal international Jota Silva from Vitoria, while the Reds could face competition for Corinthians winger Wesley from a top Serie A club. We discuss all that and answer your questions as Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Reds legend Garry Birtles. Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also…
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Nottingham Forest's final transfer plan for this summer has been outlined by John Percy in an article in the Daily Telegraph as he reports Forest want five more signings. We discuss who they could be and which positions are being targeted as Corinthians winger Wesley is linked with a move. There is also an update on Emmanuel Dennis and Joe Worrall …
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Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move to sign Arsenal and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale before the end of the summer transfer window. Would that be a smart move or do Forest need to stop signing goalkeepers? #nffc We also discuss what the transfer priorities should be and our favoured line-ups as the likes of Ibrahim Sangare make their…
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Nottingham Forest concluded their pre-season camp in Spain with a 1-0 defeat to Elche in Murcia as they conceded from a corner but there were a couple of players who really stood out. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Simon Fotheringham to discuss the game, our latest starting XIs and Murillo's interview with John Percy. Do like and subsc…
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Four pieces of Nottingham Forest news in under 15 minutes as we discuss the latest on Ryan Yates' contract, a reported bid for Neco Williams, Elliot Anderson's fitness status and progress in a move for Ramon Sosa possibly. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3…
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We're joined by Nottingham Forest Women and Girls manager Amber Wildgust to discuss Forest Women becoming fully professional as they push ultimately to become a WSL club. That starts this summer with a raft of big signings as part of a plan backed by owner Evangelos Marinakis. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member…
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Nottingham Forest will hope to receive good news on Elliot Anderson after he hobbled off against Millwall on Tuesday night with The Athletic's Danny Taylor providing a positive update. We discuss that and the latest transfer talk around Paraguay winger Ramon Sosa and Arsenal's Reiss Nelson. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also b…
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Nottingham Forest's third pre-season friendly of the summer saw them take on another Championship team in Millwall. Forest won the game 2-1 with goals from Chris Wood and Callum Hudson-Odoi but saw Elliot Anderson go off with what they will hope is not a serious injury on a night when Millwall put in some ridiculous tackles as they picked up four b…
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Nottingham Forest look to be shaping up well in pre-season with new signings in place and promising performances in their opening two friendlies. The Reds drew 1-1 with Sunderland on Friday with new signing Nikola Milenkovic not in the squad. He has linked up with teammates in Spain, as has striker Taiwo Awoniyi after missing the opening two games.…
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Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Championship side Sunderland in their pre-season training camp in Spain as Omar Richards got the Reds' goal two minutes into his first appearance for the club. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Chris Aylmer to discuss the match in full - and the signing of Nikola Milenkovic - as the Reds continue their pre-s…
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Football finance expert Kieran Maguire joins us to discuss Nottingham Forest's PSR status after the sales of Orel Mangala, Moussa Niakhate and Odysseas Vlachodimos versus the new signings. primarily Elliot Anderson. #nffc We also discuss the impending rule changes around PSR and how a football regulator would impact Premier League clubs and the gam…
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Nottingham Forest look poised to sign Nikola Milenkovic from Fiorentina for around £12m. We are joined by TNT Sports' Serie A commentator Adam Summerton to discuss the move for the Serbia international and learn more about a central defender with extensive experience in the Italian top flight. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can als…
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Matt Davies is joined by BBC Radio Nottingham's Forest commentator Colin Fray as we discuss pre-season, the Reds squad and the players to watch next season. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors,…
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Former Nottingham Forest midfielder David Prutton returns to the podcast as we hold our latest fan Q&A on future transfer business, what keeping key players means and what our football pet peeves are. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join We're gr…
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Nottingham Forest have been linked with Slovenia defender Jaka Bijol after his impressive performances at Euro 2024 including in 0-0 draws and England and Portugal during the Cristiano Ronaldo show. We discuss that rumour as well as links with Le Havre's Etienne Youte Kinkoue and consider Carlos Miguel's chances of starting in goal after his signin…
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Nottingham City Council yesterday announced a deal with Nottingham Forest was all but agreed to sell the City Ground freehold to the club and allow them to redevelop the world famous stadium. However, later in the day, Forest issued a statement of their own saying no deal was not yet done and 'relevant permissions' were needed before a sale could b…
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Nottingham Forest's players return for pre-season today with the squad slowly starting to take shape. Elliott Anderson is the headline signing so far with the Reds having sold Odysseas Vlachodimos, Orel Mangala and Moussa Niakhate sold for good transfer fees, the latter two to Lyon. Reports over the weekend now suggest Forest may bid a massive £30m…
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Nottingham Forest could be set to stay at the City Ground and abandon a possible move to Toton with talks with the City Council at an 'advanced stage' according to The Athletic. #nffc Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and (part way through) Mark Sutherns to discuss that news, the confirmed £27m fee for Moussa Niakhate to Lyon and quotes coming …
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Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos have exchanged a series of players since Evangelos Marinakis took over the club in 2017. Most of the transfers have failed, although there has been moderate success in the cases of Cafu and Omar Richards, while the sale of Joao Carvalho will have helped with the books. Most recently, Forest have signed Marko Stameni…
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Former Nottingham Forest winger Paul Anderson reflects on his career after announcing his retirement. We look back on his spell with the Reds playing under Billy Davies and we look to the future as he is forging a promising coaching career with a club we can't mention here. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member he…
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Nottingham Forest reportedly sold Odysseas Vlachodimos to Newcastle United for a hefty fee which changes how we should view the £35m move for Elliot Anderson. They have also sold Brandon Aguilera to Rio Ave in a surprise move, while there is renewed interest in Callum Hudson-Odoi as he is valued at £40m. #nffc Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderso…
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Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Elliot Anderson for a deal worth £35m from Newcastle United as they sign Odysseas Vlachodimos for an undisclosed fee. Is it mad money or inspired business? Are exciting times ahead as the sales of Moussa Niakhate and Orel Mangala to Lyon for a combined £50m mean Forest should be safe from PSR sanction…
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Nottingham Forest look set to sign Elliot Anderson for a deal worth £35m from Newcastle United with Odysseas Vlachodimos poised to move the other way in what should be a separate move. We discuss the merits of the moves and the potential fees as clubs rush to ensure they are PSR compliant. #nffc #nufc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can a…
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Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga has been linked with a move to Newcastle United by multiple media outlets as part of deals to help tackle PSR issues for Eddie Howe's team. Newcastle have to sell by tomorrow (June 30) to avoid a Premier League points deduction. Forest too have to sell but are looking to move Orel Mangala and Moussa Niakhate …
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Nottingham Forest have until June 30 to make sure they are PSR compliant or face a second Premier League points deduction. The Reds reportedly need to make around £20m in PSR profit but they could be close to getting over the line after the Daily Telegraph reported Forest are close to completing the sales of Orel Mangala to Lyon, while a move to Ly…
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Today's guest is former Nottingham Forest striker Nathan Tyson as he discusses if he will keep playing at the age of 42, his plans for life after football, what he dislikes about the game today and his thoughts on his former club. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKO…
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Nottingham Forest have signed promising German teenager Eric Da Silva Moreira from St Pauli. We cover that deal, plus a good performance from Brandon Aguilera against Brazil in the Copa America and what it means for his development. Finally, Forest have announced their first pre-season friendly. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can a…
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Nottingham Forest have been linked with a £17m bid for Leeds United and Italy winger Wilfried Gnonto. We'll discuss that report on the 20-year-old as well as links with Fenberbahce defender Jayden Ooseterwolde and ongoing interest in Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher. #nffc This all comes after Forest did complete the signing of Marko Stamenic…
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We held our summer live show at the Trent Navigation as Matt Davies was joined by Nottingham Forest legend Garry Birtles and former midfielder Lewis McGugan on stage before podcast regulars Greg Mitchell and Emily Anderson joined the panel for the audience Q&A. #nffc WARNING: There is a small amount of swearing in the second half of the show if you…
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Former Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper will be back at the City Ground after he was named Leicester City manager today, sparking an angry reaction from Leicester fans with some Forest fans also criticising the former Reds boss. #nffc We'll discuss that news and the latest transfer rumours as Forest seem to be closing in on a £1.5m deal for S…
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Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for top German prospect Eric da Silva Moreira, an Under-17 World Cup winner who plays for St Pauli. We discuss that and former Forest boss Steve Cooper's potential move to Leicester City as Matt Davies is joined by Reds fan Paul Lindsay. #nffc Paul is our guest today to primarily discuss his recently c…
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Nottingham Forest look poised to sign Brazilian goalkeeper Carlos Miguel in a deal that was widely reported. A second deal has come as much more of a surprise with the Reds reportedly poised to sign Marko Stamenic from Red Star Belgrade before loaning him to Olympiacos. #nffc We'll discuss the implications of that deal when it comes to PSR, as well…
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Carlos Miguel could move to Nottingham Forest this summer as they look to sign the Corinthians goalkeeper for £3.4m, according to multiple reports. He played what could have been his final game for the Brazilian club last night and produced two incredible saves which should excite Forest fans. We'll discuss his future as well as two more transfer l…
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