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Forest Focus
Forest Focus is the Nottingham Forest podcast hosted by Matt Davies featuring ex-players including Jack Colback, James Perch, Lewis McGugan, Kelvin Wilson and David Prutton, broadcaster Darren Fletcher and fans including Emily Anderson, Greg Mitchell, Mark Sutherns, Mikey Clarke, Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn. We'll have at least four shows a week during the season including match previews and reviews, interviews and news updates.
Episodes
Forest FocusFOREST FOCUS SUMMER LIVE SHOW WITH GARRY BIRTLES AND LEWIS MCGUGAN
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…
Forest FocusMELTDOWN AS STEVE COOPER TAKES OVER AT NOTTINGHAM FOREST 'RIVAL' | REDS LINKED WITH RIQUELME
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…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST TARGET TOP GERMAN PROSPECT | STEVE COOPER TO LEICESTER? | CHARITY WALK HERO
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…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST FIXTURES RELEASED | REDS CLOSE ON MARKO STAMENIC AND CARLOS MIGUEL TRANSFERS
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…
Forest FocusCARLOS MIGUEL ON FIRE | REISS NELSON LINKED TO NOTTINGHAM FOREST | KEVIN CAMPBELL TRIBUTE
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…
Forest FocusBOTTLED UP BLOKES FOUNDER TIM COX ON MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK AND SUPPORTING NOTTINGHAM FOREST
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…
Forest FocusSOUTH AMERICAN PLAYERS NOTTINGHAM FOREST COULD SIGN | IS THERE ANOTHER MURILLO? | UNLUCKY SCARPA
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…
Forest FocusIBRAHIM SANGARE TO LEAVE NOTTINGHAM FOREST? | MATT TURNER USA NIGHTMARE | MARCO SILVA BACK-UP PLAN
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…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST FACE CHE ADAMS BATTLE | FRESH GOALKEEPER LINK | CLUBS VOTE TO KEEP VAR
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…
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BRIAN LAWS ON NOTTINGHAM FOREST'S KEY TRANSFER CHOICES | WHY NECO WILLIAMS IMPROVED | EURO 2024 TOUR
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…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST TRANSFER PLANS DETAILED | BENFICA MIDFIELDER LINKED | CITY GROUND STATEMENT
Nottingham Forest will target around eight signings this summer according to The Athletic, including a new goalkeeper who could replace Matz Sels despite his…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST SQUAD DEPTH ANALYSIS | HOW MANY NEW SIGNINGS NEEDED?
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…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST KEEPERS TO GO | TAIWO AWONIYI TRANSFER INTEREST | NEW DEAL FOR RYAN YATES
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…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST ARE MAGIC | WHY THEY HAVE THE BEST FANS IN FOOTBALL
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…
Forest FocusTHE CITY COUNCIL'S STANCE ON CITY GROUND TALKS WITH NOTTINGHAM FOREST
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…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST SET FOR HUDSON-ODOI BIDS | TOM CARTLEDGE INTERVIEW VERDICT | LEEDS PLAYERS TO BUY
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…
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TOM CARTLEDGE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ON THE FUTURE OF NOTTINGHAM FOREST AND THE CITY GROUND
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…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST END OF SEASON REVIEW PART TWO | OUR AWARDS | NUNO TO LAND TOP JOB ABROAD?
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…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST END OF SEASON REVIEW PART ONE | NEW CONTRACTS AGREED | GIBBS-WHITE'S ENGLAND SNUB
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…
Forest FocusCARLY DAVIES ON HER 'UNIQUE SITUATION' AND FIRST SEASON AS NOTTINGHAM FOREST WOMEN MANAGER
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…
Forest FocusNUNO COULD LEAVE NOTTINGHAM FOREST | END OF SEASON VERDICT AS REDS STAY IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE
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…
Forest FocusBURNLEY 1 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2 | FINAL DAY POST MATCH REACTION LIVE STREAM AND WHO WE SHOULD SIGN
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…
Forest FocusBURNLEY V NOTTINGHAM FOREST OPPOSITION PREVIEW | PUNDITS HAVE GOT KOMPANY'S TACTICS WRONG
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…
Forest FocusHARRY TOFFOLO ON MURILLO MAGIC, 'FUNNY' NUNO, NOTTINGHAM FOREST'S SEASON AND MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
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…
Forest FocusTHE END OF VAR IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE? | BURNLEY V NOTTINGHAM FOREST PREVIEW
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…
Forest FocusRICK PARFITT JUNIOR ON FEELING THE NOTTINGHAM FOREST LOVE
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…
Forest FocusHENRY WINTER URGES NOTTINGHAM FOREST TO STAY AT THE CITY GROUND | WHY HE IS BACKING NUNO
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…
Forest FocusFOREST FOCUS SPECIAL: WOULD LEAVING THE CITY GROUND BE A DISASTER FOR NOTTINGHAM FOREST?
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…
Forest FocusEVANGELOS MARINAKIS CONFIRMS HE WANTS NOTTINGHAM FOREST TO LEAVE THE CITY GROUND
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…
Forest FocusHOW GOOD OR BAD ARE NOTTINGHAM FOREST? | IS NUNO THE MAN? | BALL IN CLUB'S COURT OVER CITY GROUND?
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…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST 2 CHELSEA 3 | REDS EFFECTIVELY SAFE BUT THEY FAIL TO HELP THEMSELVES
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…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST V CHELSEA | OPPOSITION PREVIEW AS POCHETTINO TURNS THE TIDE
Matt Davies is joined by Chelsea fan Harry Daniels to discuss his team ahead of their visit to the City Ground on Saturday. We discuss the reasons for their…
Forest FocusARE NOTTINGHAM FOREST REALLY LEAVING THE CITY GROUND? | CHELSEA MATCH PREVIEW
Nottingham Forest face Chelsea at the weekend as they look to secure their Premier League status for another season. We'll preview that game in full as well…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST'S REACTION TO POINTS APPEAL VERDICT | WILL MURILLO OR GIBBS-WHITE BE SOLD?
Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and The Athletic's Nottingham Forest writer Paul Taylor to discuss the decision not to reinstate any of the four point…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST DENIED AS POINTS APPEAL VERDICT DELIVERED | WILL WEST HAM AND SPURS FOLD?
Nottingham Forest have been seen their appeal against a four point deduction rejected by an independent panel. It means the Reds will have to earn the points…
Forest FocusARE NOTTINGHAM FOREST NOW SAFE FROM RELEGATION AFTER SHEFFIELD UNITED WIN? | DID THEY GET LUCKY?
Nottingham Forest secured three massive points in the Premier League as they beat Sheffield United 3-1 on Saturday. That means the Reds are three points clear…
Forest FocusSHEFFIELD UNITED 1 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 3 | RELIEF FOR REDS AS THEY CLOSE ON PREMIER LEAGUE SAFETY
Nottingham Forest finally grabbed a massive chance to close in on Premier League safety as they beat already relegated Sheffield United 3-1. Join Matt Davies…
Forest FocusSHEFFIELD UNITED V NOTTINGHAM FOREST | OPPOSITION PREVIEW AS BLADES LOOK TO DRAG REDS DOWN
Matt Davies is joined by Hal from the Sheffield United Way to discuss Saturday's game at Bramall Lane. It's a massive game for the Reds against a team who have…
Forest FocusSHEFFIELD UNITED V NOTTINGHAM FOREST PREVIEW | EVERTON VAR AUDIO SHAM | POINTS APPEAL WAIT
Nottingham Forest head into perhaps their biggest game of the season when they go to Sheffield United with just three games left to avoid relegation. We'll…
Forest FocusTNT SPORTS COMMENTATOR ADAM SUMMERTON ON PSR, VAR AND WHY NOTTINGHAM FOREST WILL AVOID RELEGATION
This week we're joined by TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton to discuss Nottingham Forest's survival chances, points deductions and the impact of VAR on…
Forest FocusPOINTS DEDUCTION | NUNO'S FUTURE | SPENDING CAP - NOTTINGHAM FOREST Q&A
We tackle your Nottingham Forest questions in our latest Q&A as Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn. Topics include Nuno's long term…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST DEFEAT TO MAN CITY PROVIDES HOPE OR WAS IT JUST ANOTHER MISSED CHANCE?
Nottingham Forest played well against Manchester City but left regretting Chris Wood's missed chances and another goal conceded from a corner as they lost 2-0…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST 0 MANCHESTER CITY 2 | A DAY TO FORGET FOR WOOD AS REDS PLAY WELL
Nottingham Forest played well but were beaten 2-0 by Manchester City on Sunday afternoon as Chris Wood missed two huge chances with City taking the lead from a…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST V MAN CITY | OPPOSITION PREVIEW AS THEIR ONLY WEAKNESS EXPLAINED
Nottingham Forest look to have a near impossible task as they welcome Manchester City to the City Ground on Sunday. However, they did draw with Pep Guardiola's…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST VS MAN CITY PREVIEW | TIME TO SHOW SOME FIGHT AGAINST TITLE FAVOURITES
Nottingham Forest face arguably their most difficult game of the season when they host Manchester City at the City Ground on Sunday. With Forest barely above…
Forest FocusBECOMING A NOTTINGHAM FOREST FAN WITH RICK PARFITT JNR
Ahead of his gig at the Trent Navigation after Nottingham Forest play Chelsea, we spoke with Rick Parfitt Jnr about his move to the city and becoming a Reds…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST VS THE PREMIER LEAGUE AS PGMOL AUDIO DEMAND MADE | ARE THEY WINNING THE PR WAR?
Nottingham Forest have requested the release of the VAR audio around three controversially rejected penalty appeals against Everton. A further statement has…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST ROBBED BY VAR BUT IS CLUB TWEET A DISTRACTION FROM THE REAL PROBLEM?
Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 by Everton on Sunday as their Premier League relegation worries were only heightened. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell…
Forest FocusEVERTON 2 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0 | EMBARRASING DAY PUSHES REDS CLOSER TO RELEGATION
Nottingham Forest blew a huge chance to boost their Premier League survival hopes as they lost 2-0 to Everton on a day when they were nowhere near good enough…
Forest FocusEVERTON V NOTTINGHAM FOREST | OPPOSITION PREVIEW AS AERIAL BOMBARDMENT INCOMING
We're joined by Ped from Toffee TV to give us the lowdown on Everton ahead of facing Nottingham Forest on Sunday. We discuss their strengths and weaknesses and…
Forest FocusEVERTON V NOTTINGHAM FOREST PREVIEW | FINALLY TIME TO TAKE AN OPPORTUNITY?
Nottingham Forest go to Goodison Park on Sunday to take on an Everton team who are one point above them in the Premier League after losing 6-0 to Chelsea on…
Forest FocusWHY FORZA GARIBALDI HAVE TAKEN A STAND OVER NOTTINGHAM FOREST SEASON TICKET PRICE HIKE
Matt Davies is joined by Forest Focus regular and Forza Garibaldi co-founder Greg Mitchell to discuss the backlash against Nottingham Forest's decision to…
Forest FocusFOREST FOCUS LIVE SHOW | DARREN FLETCHER AND LEWIS MCGUGAN ON NOTTINGHAM FOREST'S RELEGATION BATTLE
We held our first live show at the Trent Navigation with former Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan joined by Darren Fletcher on the stage for part one…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST ANNOUNCE HUGE RISE IN SEASON TICKET PRICES AS FANS SQUEEZED
Nottingham Forest have announced sweeping rises in season ticket prices for the 2024/25 season with an average increase of a massive 24 percent. The most…
Forest FocusWILL SANGARE COME GOOD? IS NUNO THE MAN? | NOTTINGHAM FOREST FAN Q&A AND EVERTON THRASHING IMPACT
Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson and Pete Blackburn as we answer a host of Nottingham Forest related fan questions in our latest Q&A. Topics include…
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CAN NOTTINGHAM FOREST SAVE THEMSELVES OR WILL SET PIECE FAILINGS RELEGATE THEM?
Nottingham Forest dropped another two points as they drew 2-2 with Wolves on Saturday thanks to their defensive frailties, conceding from a corner as well as…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST 2 WOLVES 2 | TWO MORE POINTS DROPPED AS REDS COST THEMSELVES
Nottingham Forest drew 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers as they failed to win a game which could have gone a long way to preserving their Premier League status…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST V WOLVES | OPPOSITION PREVIEW AS GIBBS-WHITE AND NUNO VERDICTS GIVEN
We're joined by Ryan Leister of the Wolves Report this week to give his view on Nottingham Forest v Wolverhampton Wanderers at the City Ground on Saturday. We…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST V WOLVES PREVIEW | FAMILIAR DEBATE AHEAD OF POTENTIALLY PIVOTAL GAME
Nottingham Forest faces Wolves during what could be a pivotal weekend at the bottom of the Premier League with Luton going to Manchester City at the same time…
Forest FocusSEB HUTCHINSON ON WHY NOTTINGHAM FOREST SHOULD STAY UP - AND WHY THEY MIGHT GET RELEGATED
This week we welcome back a popular guest in Sky Sports commentator Seb Hutchinson as we dive into the relegation battle at the bottom of the Premier League…