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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Nottingham Forest drew 0-0 with Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday night as they stayed third in the table. After suffering three defeats in four games, the Reds got back on track with a strong defensive performance. Was it enough to show they can get in the Champions League? Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender …
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Nottingham Forest drew 0-0 with Arsenal in the Premier League as the Reds with a hard working display as they looked to get their Champions League push back on track against the team one place above them. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Paul Morley from 9.45pm to discuss the game in full. #NFFC #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe t…
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Matt Davies is joined by Arsenal fan Tom Marshall-Bailey ahead of their trip to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night. We discuss their severely limited attacking options, another Premier League title race slipping away and if Forest are under more pressure in this one. #nfc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our ch…
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST V ARSENAL MATCH PREVIEW | CAN FOREST GET BACK ON TRACK AT THE CITY GROUND?
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Nottingham Forest face the first of two huge home games in the race for Champions League qualification on Wednesday night when they host Arsenal. Forest have lost three out of the last four and injury-hit Arsenal lost to West Ham at the weekend so who will come out on top? Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Emily Anderson. #nffc #nottinghamf…
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HAVE NOTTINGHAM FOREST LOST THEIR WAY AFTER NIGHTMARE AWAY RUN? | BACK TO BASICS FOR NUNO'S REDS
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Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn to discuss Nottingham Forest's 4-3 defeat to Newcastle United and recent form after losing three of the last four Premier League games. What has gone wrong and how will Forest get back on track with home fixtures against Arsenal and Manchester City to come? #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like…
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NEWCASTLE UNITED 4 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 3 VERDICT | ABYSMAL FIRST HALF COST REDS DESPITE FIGHTBACK
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Nottingham Forest lost 4-3 Newcastle United as a dire first half cost Nuno's team, which conceded four goals in 11 second half minutes. They did fightback after the break but ran out of time as they suffered a blow in their pursuit of a Champions League place. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson and Mark Sutherns to discuss the game in full. 🙏 …
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NEWCASTLE UNITED V NOTTINGHAM FOREST OPPOSITION PREVIEW | CUP DISTRACTION LEADS TO SLIDE IN FORM?
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Matt Davies is joined by Rob Smyth for this week's opposition preview as Nottingham Forest go to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday. We discuss Newcastle's recent dip in form, the absence of Joelinton and the impact of the upcoming Carabao Cup final. #nffc #nufc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also be…
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NEWCASTLE UNITED V NOTTINGHAM FOREST MATCH PREVIEW | HOW MANY CHANGES WILL NUNO MAKE?
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1:01:07Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Dan Cook (Danscape) to preview Nottingham Forest's trip to Newcastle United and discuss the latest Reds news. Will Nuno change formation? Will Callum Hudson-Odoi return? Which side will react better after defeats last time out? #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also bec…
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Matt Davies is joined by the Guardian's John Brewin and BBC Radio Five Live's Charlie Slater to discuss Nottingham Forest's rise from relegation contenders to Champions League candidates. We also discuss whether this season is a one-off or not and the prospects of Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson playing for England under Thomas Tuchel. #nffc…
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Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-1 by Fulham in the Premier League at the weekend as Matz Sels kept the score down at Craven Cottage. With games against Newcastle United, Arsenal and Manchester City ahead, should Nuno change formation and bring back Callum Hudson-Odoi? If that happens, who would partner Elliot Anderson in midfield? Matt Davies is jo…
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FULHAM 2 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1 POST MATCH LIVE VERDICT | NUNO AT FAULT AS REDS DESERVEDLY BEATEN?
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Nottingham Forest lost 2-1 to Fulham in the Premier League at Craven Cottage on Saturday. It was a game Forest deserved to lose with Matz Sels keeping the score down after Chris Wood equalised. Did Nuno get it wrong in not making changes sooner? Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer from Forest All Over and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan. #NF…
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Matt Davies is joined by Russ Goldman, host of the Cottage Talk podcast, for this week's opposition podcast ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Fulham in the Premier League. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider …
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Nottingham Forest return to Premier League action when they take on Fulham in the Premier League at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Paul Morley and Pete Blackburn to preview the game in full. We discuss who will start with Callum Hudson-Odoi back in training and Ibrahim Sangare impressing at Exeter in t…
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END OF THE CUP TEAM AFTER EXETER? | SANGARE PUSHING FOR A START? | MIGUEL AND JOTA QUESTION MARKS
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1:07:40Matt Davies is joined by Garry Birtles, Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn as they discuss Nottingham Forest's win against Exeter City in the FA Cup. It was a poor performance from the Reds before they ultimately got past the League One side 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. We look at who stood at and who is potentially facing an uncertain future …
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Nottingham Forest beat ten man Exeter City on penalties after it finished 2-2 in the FA Cup fourth round tie. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Simon Fotheringham to reflect on a miserable performance against the League One side after a promising first half was dominated by Ibrahim Sangare and Taiwo Awoniyi, who later went off with a head…
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Matt Davies is joined by You Don't Know What You're Doing podcast co-host Jon Beer to give us the lowdown on Exeter City ahead of the FA Cup fourth round clash against Nottingham Forest. We discuss their season so far, players to watch, the chances of an upset and current ownership after some troubled years. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and su…
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Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest defender and BBC Radio Nottingham summariser Brian Laws to discuss the state of the squad after the transfer window closed, the FA Cup tie against Exeter and how Nuno will deal with pressure and expectation in the chase for Europe. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You …
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EXETER CITY V NOTTINGHAM FOREST PREVIEW | REDS WILL MAKE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | CITY GROUND UPDATE
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1:05:42Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson, Mikey Clarke and Guardian cricket correspondent (and Nottingham Forest fan) Ali Martin. We preview the FA Cup at Exeter City, discuss Opta backing Forest to make the Champions League, VAR's latest mistake, England playing at the City Ground and an update on the stadium's future. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do …
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CAN TYLER BINDON MAKE IT AT NOTTINGHAM FOREST? | EXPERT VERDICT ON DEFENDER TIPPED FOR THE TOP
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Nottingham Forest made a surprise deadline day move to sign Tyler Bindon from Reading. The 20-year-old central defender is an unknown quantity to most Reds fans so we spoke with Sky Sports New Zealand commentator Jason Pine to learn about the 13-cap Kiwi international. We discuss his international sporting family, playing style and chances of makin…
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST TRANSFER WINDOW DEBRIEF | CHELSEA WANTED MURILLO, STRIKER RISK, NUNO CONTRACT AIM
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Matt Davies is joined by BBC Radio Nottingham football presenter David Jackson to discuss the state of play after the January transfer window closed. Topics include the lack of a new senior forward, investment in young talent, Chelsea's reported attempt to sign Murillo and more. #NFFC #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You ca…
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The January transfer window has closed on Nottingham Forest as we discuss the failure to land a major signing craved by fans. The Reds have signed promising young Reading defender Tyler Bindon with more young talent linked including Manchester City's Joel Ndala. We'll also discuss the departures of James Ward-Prowse, Lewis O'Brien and Emmanuel Denn…
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST 7 (SEVEN) BRIGHTON 0 | POST MATCH VERDICT ON AN UNBELIEVABLE DAY
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1:13:47Nottingham Forest secured their biggest ever Premier League win as they beat Brighton and Hove Albion 7-0 in the early kick-off at the City Ground. Chris Wood scored a hat-trick to go with further goals from Morgan Gibbs-White, Neco Williams, Jota Silva and a Lewis Dunk own goal. The game also saw the return of Danilo to the starting line-up and Ib…
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Matt Davies is joined by Brighton and Hove Albion fan Az Phillips to give us the opposition view this week ahead of Nottingham Forest's game against the Seagulls in the Premier League on Saturday. We discuss Brighton's season so far, their struggles against teams fighting relegation and which Forest players the other half of FPL BlackBox fears. #nf…
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST V BRIGHTON MATCH PREVIEW | FRUSTRATION OVER WAIT FOR SIGNINGS?
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1:00:41Nottingham Forest host Brighton in the Premier League's early kick-off on Saturday. We'll preview the game in full and discuss the latest transfer news as the clock ticks towards the end of the transfer window on Monday night. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Pete Blackburn. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. …
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Matt Davies is joined by The Athletic's Nottingham Forest reporter Paul Taylor to discuss how the club will react to the 5-0 defeat to Bournemouth on the training ground and in the final days of the January transfer window, which closes on Monday at 11pm. We discuss the striker search, midfield and wing options and the future of fringe players. #NF…
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Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson to take your calls from 8pm in our latest Nottingham Forest fan phone in. Join us to have your say on any Reds related topic. #NFFC #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 Or consider joining o…
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TIME FOR NOTTINGHAM FOREST TRANSFERS AND HOW DID BOURNEMOUTH HUMILIATION HAPPEN?
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1:06:35Nottingham Forest were humbled at the hands of Bournemouth as they lost 5-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson to break down how the defeat happened, what will this week at the training ground and what could happen in the transfer market. #nffc #nottingha…
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BOURNEMOUTH 5 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0 | POST MATCH VERDICT AS REDS RIPPED APART IN SHOCKING PERFORMANCE
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Nottingham Forest were thrashed 5-0 by Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday in a result no one saw coming. The hosts were sensational but how did it go so wrong for Forest? Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan from 7.15pm to discuss the game in full - and the importance of the reaction. #nffc #not…
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BOURNEMOUTH V NOTTINGHAM FOREST OPPOSITION VIEW | KEY BATTLES AHEAD OF UNLIKELY TOP FOUR SHOWDOWN
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Nottingham Forest travel to Bournemouth on Saturday with both teams defying the pre-season Premier League odds as they chase a Champions League place. Matt Davies is joined by Cherries fan Matt Davies (yes, another one) to preview the game as we discuss the reason for their successful season, tactical set-up, key players and how they're beating a s…
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WHY MATZ SELS HAS BEEN SO GOOD FOR NOTTINGHAM FOREST | HIS ONE WEAKNESS
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1:07:42Matz Sels has been in sensational form for Nottingham Forest in the 2024/25 season after a solid if unspectacular first six months in the Premier League. Matt Davies is joined by friend of the show, Harrogate Town goalkeeper James Belshaw, to break down Sels' brilliant performance against Liverpool and a couple of other key saves, as well as discus…
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COULD NOTTINGHAM FOREST SIGN MATHEUS CUNHA? | BOURNEMOUTH MATCH PREVIEW
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1:08:02Nottingham Forest have reportedly made Wolves forward Matheus Cunha their top January transfer target. Could the audacious move happen with the Brazilian also linked with Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea? Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and Ian Finch to discuss that story in the Daily Mail as well as preview Saturday's trip to…
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NEW NOTTINGHAM FOREST DEAL FOR MURILLO | REDS MAKE £22M WISSA BID | THE FUTURE OF FORZA GARIBALDI
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1:03:22Nottingham Forest defender Murillo has agreed a new contract with the club according to multiple reports despite interest from Liverpool and a host of other top clubs. Meanwhile, the Reds have lodged a formal £22m bid for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa. We discuss that news as well the new Reds book Trailblazers: The Groundbreaking History of Nottin…
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST 3 SOUTHAMPTON 2 MATCH REVIEW | MASSIVE WIN WITH TOUGH RUN UP NEXT
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1:12:51Nottingham Forest were 3-2 winners against Southampton as they stayed third in the Premier League. We'll discuss goals for Elliot Anderson, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Chris Wood, as well as the influence of referee Anthony Taylor and the impact of Forest's subs. We'll also look at a tough run of games to come as the Reds chase Champions League football…
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST 3 SOUTHAMPTON 2 | POST MATCH VERDICT WITH ANTONY TAYLOR SPARKING REDS RAGE
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Nottingham Forest strengthened their grip on a Champions League place when they beat rock bottom Southampton 3-2 in the Premier League on Sunday at the City Ground with goals from Elliot Anderson, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Chris Wood. There was a tense finish though as the Reds hung on in stoppage time after referee Anthony Taylor disallowed a Nikola …
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Matt Davies is joined by Martin Sanders from the Football Martin channel to give the opposition view this week as Nottingham Forest face Southampton at the City Ground on Sunday. We discuss their dire Premier League season, their improved performance against Manchester United and how Saints will approach the game against Forest. #NFFC #nottinghamfo…
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST V SOUTHAMPTON MATCH PREVIEW | REDS WANT BRENTFORD STRIKER IF AWONIYI GOES
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1:03:06Nottingham Forest host Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday as they look to maintain their push for a Champions League place. Southampton have been Premier League whipping boys but will the Reds be able to avoid a slip up after their draining draw with Liverpool. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and Simon Bristow to pr…
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1 LIVERPOOL 1 MATCH REVIEW | REDS SHOW WHY THEY WILL MAKE THE TOP FOUR?
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1:06:48Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Liverpool as they put in a brilliant defensive performance against the Premier League leaders in front of a fired up City Ground crowd as they serenaded visiting manager Arne Slot. We'll discuss the game in full, brilliant performances from the likes of Matz Sels and Murillo and the latest transfer news on Taiwo Awon…
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1 LIVERPOOL 1 | POST MATCH LIVE STREAM VERDICT AS REDS PUT IN BRILLLIANT DISPLAY
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Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Liverpool in one of the most eagerly anticipated games in years for Forest fans. Liverpool still lead the Premier League but six points with a game in hand, but the hosts moved back into second after taking the lead through Chris Wood before defending for their lives. Matt Davies will be joined by Emily Anderson and …
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Matt Davies is joined by Liverpool fan, writer and podcaster Josh Williams to give the opposition view ahead of their game against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Tuesday night. We discuss how Liverpool fans are viewing the game between the Premier League leaders and this season's surprise package. Plus who will start for Liverpool and wher…
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST V LIVERPOOL MATCH PREVIEW | DREAM TITLE CLASH UNDER CITY GROUND LIGHTS
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1:12:10Nottingham Forest take on Liverpool on Tuesday night at the City Ground as the third placed hosts look to do the double over the Premier League leaders. Forest fans need no reminding Liverpool's only defeat in their opening 19 games was against Forest as Nuno's side look to move to within three points of Liverpool with victory. Matt Davies is joine…
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2 LUTON TOWN 0 | POST MATCH VERDICT ON WHO IMPRESSED AND MISSED AN OPPORTUNITY
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Nottingham Forest beat Luton Town 2-0 in the FA Cup third round at the City Ground with goals from Ryan Yates and Ramon Sosa as the game also saw the return of Danilo. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Paul Morley and Simon Fotheringham to discuss the game in full. #NFFC #nottinghamforest 🙏 Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version me…
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Nottingham Forest face a managerless Luton Town team in the FA Cup on Saturday after the departure of promotion winning manager Rob Edwards. It was meant to be a bounce back season for the Hatters, but they are deep in a relegation battle in the Championship. Matt Davies is joined by Luton fan Dan Ashby to explain where it all went wrong and why he…
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST V LUTON TOWN MATCH PREVIEW | REDS LINKED WITH DOUGLAS LUIZ TRANSFER
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1:06:58Nottingham Forest take on Luton Town in the FA Cup third round on Saturday at the City Ground. We'll preview that game in full and discuss Forest's reported interest in Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Mikey Clarke. #NFFC #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a memb…
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SEB HUTCHINSON AND DANIEL STOREY ON NOTTINGHAM FOREST DREAMLAND AND NEW CONTRACTS
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1:04:54Sky Sports commentator Seb Hutchinson and the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey return to the podcast to discuss Nottingham Forest's Premier League title chase, the win over Wolves and reports of contract talks progress with Murillo, Ola Aina and Chris Wood #NFFC #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also bec…
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SIX WINS IN A ROW FOR NOTTINGHAM FOREST | BRING ON LIVERPOOL AS CITY GROUND SHOWDOWN AWAITS
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1:01:19Nottingham Forest's 3-0 win at Wolves made it six Premier League wins in a row as Nuno's team stayed third in the table. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher to discuss the game and the bigger picture with Liverpool up next in the league for Nuno's Reds. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe t…
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Nottingham Forest made it six Premier League wins in a row when they beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 with goals from Morgan Gibbs-White, Chris Wood and Taiwo Awoniyi. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson, Mark Sutherns and Ruby Naylor to discuss the game in full. #NFFC #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also becom…
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Nottingham Forest go to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night as they look to make it six Premier League wins in a row. Wolves have had a terrible season and currently sit in 17th place. However, they are unbeaten in three games under new manager Vitor Pereira. Matt Davies is joined by Ryan Leister from the Wolves Report to discuss the season so …
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WOLVES V NOTTINGHAM FOREST MATCH PREVIEW | CAN REDS MAKE IT SIX IN A ROW AGAINST REVIVED WOLVES?
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Nottingham Forest go to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Monday night as the Reds look to maintain a Champions League push and make it six wins in a row. Will Nuno bring Murillo, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ryan Yates back into the team? Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn to preview the game in full. …
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST TRANSFER DEBATE | EVAN FERGUSON IN, ANTHONY ELANGA OUT?
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1:13:21The January transfer window is of course now open and Nottingham Forest have been linked with a host of possible deals in an out. We discuss reported interest in strikers Evan Ferguson, Yuri Alberto, Kaua Elias, Moussa N'Diaye and Petar Musa, among others. Meanwhile, there is reported interest in Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Elanga and Andrew Omobam…
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TOP FIVE NOTTINGHAM FOREST PLAYERS OF 2024 | WOOD TRANSFER INTEREST | CUNHA MISSES REDS GAME
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As 2024 comes to an end, we name our top five Nottingham Forest players of the calendar year. A tough list to compile! We also discuss the latest Reds news including transfer interest in Chris Wood and a ban for Wolves forward Matheus Cunha ahead of Monday's game. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Mark Sutherns and Paul Morley. #nffc #nottin…
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