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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 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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It's Men's Mental Health Week in the UK as we're joined by Bottled Up Blokes founder Tim Cox to discuss the group and what they do, plus how you can get help if you are outside the Nottingham area. We also discuss the support offered by Nottingham Forest and Harry Toffolo. Tim is also a Nottingham Forest fan and Forest Focus member as we also discu…
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Matt Davies is joined by South American football expert (and Nottingham Forest fan) Nathan Joyes of the Copa Club as we discuss the new prominence of the South American market for Premier League teams, the rise of Murillo, the fall of Gustavo Scarpa and players the Reds could target this summer. #nffc Get your live show tickets for Thursday June 13…
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Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson and Michael Temple on today's show as we discuss reported transfer interest in Ibrahim Sangare from Turkey. There is also transfer talk around Lewis O'Brien and the goalkeeping position, as well Ben Brereton-Diaz being monitored. Meanwhile, Matt Turner was forced to apologise for his performance for the USA a…
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A mini Forest Focus as we take a quick look at the prospects of Che Adams joining on a free transfer and compare him to Reds striker to Chris Wood. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have been linked to Corinthians goalkeeper Carlos Miguel. Finally, VAR is here to stay after a vote by Premier League clubs. #nffc Get your live show tickets for Thursday Ju…
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Former Nottingham Forest defender and BBC Radio Nottingham pundit Brian Laws is our guest as we look at the current team and how you tackle some of it's issues, especially set pieces. We also discuss individuals players such as Ibrahim Sangare and Neco Williams, as well as the future of the City Ground before finishing with Brian's upcoming Euro 20…
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Nottingham Forest will target around eight signings this summer according to The Athletic, including a new goalkeeper who could replace Matz Sels despite his positive impact since joining in January. We'll discuss that report as it details Forest's summer transfer ambitions. We'll also discuss the notion of a return for Brice Samba with Lens set to…
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Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn as we break down the Nottingham Forest squad to help decide how many signings are actually needed this summer and in what parts of the team. #nffc Get your live show tickets for Thursday June 13 now: https://www.gigantic.com/forest-focus-tickets/nottingham-the-trent-navigation/…
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Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns as we discuss this week's Nottingham Forest transfer talk. Writing for The Athletic, Daniel Taylor reported that Matt Turner and Odysseas Vlachodimos are poised to leave with interest in Taiwo Awoniyi and Moussa Niakhate. #nffc We'll also discuss a potential new deal for Ryan Yates, contracts for a host of Aca…
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Regular Forest Focus contributor Ruby Naylor has put together this brilliant documentary about what it is to be a Nottingham Forest fan as she completes her student thesis at New York University. As regular listeners will know Ruby comes from a family of Reds and here she looks at what it means to support the club as well as the intricate role the …
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On today's podcast, we sit down with Councillor Steve Battlemuch to discuss the latest on the future of the City Ground from Nottingham City Council's point of view as talks with Nottingham Forest stall. #nffc Get your live show tickets for Thursday June 13 now: https://www.gigantic.com/forest-focus-tickets/nottingham-the-trent-navigation/2024-06-1…
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Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Michael Temple on today's show as we reflect on our interview with Nottingham Forest chairman Tom Cartledge. We'll also discuss Callum Hudson-Odoi's future with three clubs said to be ready to bid for the winger, as well as which Leeds United players to target after their play-off final defeat to Southampto…
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On today's podcast we are joined by Nottingham Forest chairman Tom Cartledge to discuss a number of topics including the future of the City Ground amid talk of a potential move to Toton. We also discuss increasing ticket prices, PSR and the long-term vision for the football club. #nffc Get your live show tickets for Thursday June 13 now: https://ww…
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Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Mikey Clarke and Michael Temple to get the fan view on Nottingham Forest's season as we dish out our annual awards. We'll also discuss Nuno's future as media reports continue to emerge over whether Forest want him to continue or if he is set to land a top job abroad. #NFFC Get your live show tickets for Thurs…
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Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest stars Kelvin Wilson and Lewis McGugan to reflect on the 2023/24 season and the lessons we can learn to improve next term in the Premier League. We will also discuss the departures of a host of players and new deals for Willy Boly and Ola Aina. Plus, should Morgan Gibbs-White have been in the latest …
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On today's podcast we're joined by Nottingham Forest Women manager Carly Davies as she reflects on her first season at the club, making tough choices and her 'somewhat unique situation' as she looks to balance work and home life. #nffc Get your tickets for our latest live show now: https://www.gigantic.com/forest-focus-tickets/nottingham-the-trent-…
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Nottingham Forest ended their season with a 17th placed finish in the Premier League after beating Burnley 2-1 on Sunday. This morning, transfers journalist Fabrizio Romano said that manager Nuno Espirito Santo's future is yet to be decided and he could leave the club. #nffc We also discuss a report that Callum Hudson-Odoi is wanted by Tottenham, w…
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Nottingham Forest beat Burnley 2-1 in the Premier League. We discuss the game at Turf Moor as Chris Wood got both goals, early thoughts on the season and a few names we'd like Forest to sign. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns (who arrives a little late), Chris Aylmer and Paul Morley. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also bec…
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Matt Davies is joined by Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express to discuss the final game of the season and what we can expect from an already relegated team. We also discuss the reason Burnley have gone down and the threats they can post to Forest. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com…
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Nottingham Forest full-back Harry Toffolo is our special guest as he joins us to discuss the team's season with topics including his personal proud moment, Murillo's early impact in training, hopes for next season and all those 3-2 defeats. We also discuss Mental Health Week, the importance of talking if you're struggling and being the club's commu…
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Nottingham Forest head to Turf Moor to face Burnley in the final Premier League game of the season. They could still technically be relegated alongside their hosts if Luton Town win by a huge margin and Forest are heavily beaten at the same time on Sunday. That looks extremely unlikely but it is still a big game for Forest and Nuno as they look to …
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Rick Parfitt Junior returns to the podcast after his band's appearance at the Trent Navigation was a huge success. We discuss the gig, being accepted by Forest fans and the prospects of leaving the City Ground as a new fan. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR…
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Matt Davies is joined by renowned journalist Henry Winter to discuss his views on Nottingham Forest's season, why Evangelos Marinakis is not a bad owner and his admiration for Nuno as a manager and a person. He also urges the club to stay at the City Ground as Marinakis publicly states his desire to move to a new stadium. We're grateful for the sup…
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As Nottingham Forest potentially head to an exit from the City Ground, we speak to fans of Tottenham, West Ham and Everton to get their views on leaving their former stadiums in White Hart Lane and Upton, or impending move from Goodison Park in Everton's case. Do they hate the change or welcome it? What have they lost and gained by moving? How impo…
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Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis appears to have made it clear he wants to leave the City Ground after telling the Daily Mail: ‘It will change the history in years to come of the region and the team for our supporters. It will be hard to leave the City Ground but in an age when revenue streams dictate success on the pitch, there’s no dou…
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Nottingham Forest are set to be in the Premier League for a third straight season after Luton Town and Burnley lost on Saturday before the Reds were beaten by Chelsea. We'll discuss the weekend in full as some fans rallied behind manager Nuno, while others want him to go in the summer. We'll also discuss the latest City Ground developments as fans …
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Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Ruby Naylor to discuss the match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea in the final game at the City Ground this season. It finished 3-2 to Chelsea but Forest should ultimately be safe for another season of Premier League football after defeats for Luton and Burnley. #nffc Do like and subscribe to our chann…
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