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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
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Forest vs Spurs preview | Start Delap and Munoz?
Nottingham Forest face Tottenham Hotspur in their second Premier League home game of the season. We'll preview the game in full and offer final reflections on…
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Transfer window review | Is Forest's squad good enough?
Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Daniel Storey to reflect on Nottingham Forest's summer transfer window and assess their Premier League squad. We…
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Transfer window review | Marks out of 10 for Nottingham Forest business
The summer transfer window is over in the Premier League for the 2026/27 season. For Nottingham Forest there was a desire to sign a central midfielder before…
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Nottingham Forest final transfer push | Munoz, Murphy, Mamardashvili | Williams and Aina stance
It's the penultimate day of the summer transfer window as Nottingham Forest look to finalise their Premier League squad. Daniel Munoz is set to sign and Jacob…
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Forest launch Dean Henderson bid! | Moyes on Armstrong | Munoz to sign
Nottingham Forest have linked a bold move to sign Dean Henderson according to Fabrizio Romano. The Reds are poised to bring in his Crystal Palace teammate…
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Liverpool 2 Forest 2 match verdict | £40m Armstrong bid | Munoz push
Nottingham Forest were much improved as they drew 2-2 with Liverpool in their second Premier League game of the season with goals from Dan Ndoye and Morgan…
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Gibbs-White boost, Sangare blow, Munoz deal likely | Press conference report
Pete Blackburn was at Oliver Glasner's pre-match press conference ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Liverpool in the Premier League. Afterwards, Pete…
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Liverpool vs Forest opposition verdict | Best time to go to Anfield?
Matt Davies is joined by Josh Williams (@DistanceCovered) for the Liverpool view ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Anfield. Forest have made a poor start to…
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Forest make official bid for Daniel Munoz!
Nottingham Forest have made an official £20m offer for Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz according to The Athletic's David Ornstein. Matt Davies, Paul…
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Liverpool v Forest match preview | Delap signs | Sarr link
Nottingham Forest will be hoping to make it three wins in a row at Anfield when they take on Liverpool in the Premier League early kick-off. However, defeat…
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Seb Hutchinson on Forest transfer needs and slow start
Matt Davies is joined by Sky Sports and ITV commentator Seb Hutchinson to discuss Nottingham Forest's slow start to the season after back to back defeats…
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Forest 0 Leeds 2 match verdict | Dismal performance | Delap to sign
No regular post match live show unfortunately due to illness but we have post match reaction from Mark Sutherns, Chris Aylmer and Emily Williamson as…
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Forest vs Leeds opposition verdict | How many changes?
Matt Davies is joined by Chris O'Connor ahead of the Carabao Cup second round tie at the City Ground between Nottingham Forest and Leeds United. We discuss…
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How many signings do Forest need? | Carabao Cup vs Leeds preview
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Mikey Clarke and former Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson as we reflect on the 1-0 Premier League defeat to Leeds…
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Forest 0 Leeds 1 | No panic but pivotal transfer decisions needed
Nottingham Forest were beaten 1-0 by Leeds United at the City Ground in the Premier League in their opening game. Post match reaction from Mark Sutherns, Chris…
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Nottingham Forest 0 Leeds Utd 1 verdict | Igor Thiago bid?
Nottingham Forest kicked-off the Premier League season against Leeds United with a 1-0 defeat at the City Ground thanks to Anton Stach's late free kick as we…
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Forest vs Leeds opposition verdict | Big season ahead?
Matt Davies is joined by Leeds United fan Chris O'Connor for the first opposition view of the 2026/27 Premier League season. We discuss how he is viewing the…
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Nottingham Forest v Leeds Utd match preview | Dodo to sign? | Bakwa to Hull?
Nottingham Forest kick-off the Premier League season against Leeds United at the City Ground as we preview the game in full. We'll also discuss the latest…
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Forest 2026/27 predictions | Premier League finish, cup win, top scorer, player of the season
Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson, Michael Temple and Mikey Clarke for our 2026/27 predictions. We'll have predictions from the rest of the Forest…
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Oliver Glasner on transfers | Nico Dominguez and Forest fan interviews
Forest Focus was at the City Ground on Sunday for the final pre-season friendly as Nottingham Forest beat Brest 2-0. Greg Mitchell was our touchline reporter…
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Are Forest ready? | Glasner hints at sales | Two more signings?
Nottingham Forest are on the eve of the 2026/27 Premier League season after finishing their pre-season campaign against Brest. After the match Matt Davies was…
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Forest 2 Brest 0 verdict | Wingers to go? | Taiwo send off
Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Dillon Mapletoft to discuss Nottingham Forest's final pre-season friendly against Brest and the emotional half-time…
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Awoniyi to join Coventry City | New striker? | Lolley interview reaction
Taiwo Awoniyi is set to leave Nottingham Forest and join Coventry City as reported by John Percy of The Telegraph and Fabrizio Romano. Matt Davies is joined by…
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Premier League fan predictions | Liverpool to Spurs
In part three of our Premier League predictions podcast, Matt Davies is joined by six of our regular fan correspondents as we cover Liverpool, Manchester City…
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Premier League fan predictions | Coventry City to Leeds United
In part two of our Premier League predictions podcast, Matt Davies is joined by six of our regular fan correspondents as we cover Coventry City Crystal Palace…
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Premier League fan predictions | Arsenal to Chelsea
In part one of our Premier League predictions podcast, Matt Davies is joined by six of our regular fan correspondents as we cover Arsenal, Aston Villa…
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Henry Winter interview | Glasner 'can get in a strop' but is a real coup, Gibbs-White boost
Matt Davies is joined by friend of the show Henry Winter to look ahead to the coming season for Nottingham Forest as we discuss Oliver Glasner's arrival, the…
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Joe Lolley on Steve Cooper 'disrespect' in Forest exit | Surgery regret | Mad Villa game
Matt Davies is joined by one of the most popular Nottingham Forest players of the last 10 years in Joe Lolley as we discuss his time at the City Ground from…
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Dylan Malicheff on protecting Nottingham Forest's proud record
Matt Davies is joined by new Nottingham Forest B team manager Dylan Malicheff to tell us about his journey from being a successful youth coach in Belgium to…
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Just back Glasner with Reijnders? | Perchy's new job
*This was recorded before reports of Ousmane Diomande's transfer collapsing emerged. Still a good watch though. Matt Davies is joined by James Perch and Steve…
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Ousmane Diomande to Forest transfer collapses? | Report claims talks break down
A report in Portugal has said Ousmane Diomande's move to Nottingham Forest from Sporting Lisbon has collapsed. Mais Futebol say talks over a 40m euros deal…
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Tijjani Reijnders a £55m Forest target! | Bayern Munich interest in Gibbs-White
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Paul Morley for a transfer heavy show as Nottingham Forest are linked with a major transfer move. Multiple outlets now…
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Darren Fletcher on the signing Forest must make and glowing Glasner references
TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher returns to the show fresh from commentating at the 2026 World Cup for Fox Sports in the USA. After discussing that we…
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Right to worry over lack of Forest signings? | Read set to snub Reds?
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Michael Temple as we discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news or lack of it. Fan frustration online is growing…
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Sporting 4 Nottingham Forest 1 verdict | Diomande delay
Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Will Tomlinson for our post match show after Nottingham Forest lost 4-1 to Sporting Lisbon in a pre-season friendly in…
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Patience will pay off over Forest transfers? | Sa signs | Read rival
Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Mikey Clarke as we discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news on Ousmane Diomande and Givairo Read as Roma…
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Time up for Yates? | Should Forest go for Delap? | Listener Q&A
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Sam Collins as we take questions from Forest Focus listeners. Topics include the make-up of Nottingham Forest's midfield…
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Liam Delap a Nottingham Forest target | Anan Khalaili bid
Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Steve Battlemuch as we go through an extensive transfer news piece by John Percy in the Telegraph. Names discussed…
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Is Igor Jesus the obvious answer for Forest? | Beto and Camara linked | Jair Cunha exit?
Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for Everton striker Beto but is he needed, especially when Igor Jesus has three goals in three games? Elsewhere…
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Forest look to pull off Givairo Read transfer coup | Expert verdict
Nottingham Forest have made a £17m bid for Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read according to Fabrizio Romano and multiple other outlets. Matt Davies is joined by…
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Forest face new Bergvall competition? | Schlager signs
Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Steve Battlemuch to discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news. Former RB Leipzig midfielder Xaver…
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Nottingham Forest linked with Leverkusen winger | Bergvall twist?
Matt Davies joined by Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn as Nottingham Forest are linked with a 25m euros move for Bayer Leverkusen winger Ernest Poku. We also…
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Nottingham Forest 3 Blackburn 0 match verdict | Diomande latest | Marinakis cash injection
On today's show we reflect on Nottingham Forest's friendly against Blackburn Rovers in Portugal, discuss the latest on Forest's £30m bid to sign Ousmane…
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Nottingham Forest bid for Ousmane Diomande | Expert verdict
Matt Davies is joined by Portuguese football expert and Sporting Lisbon fan Kevin Fernandes (@kevinaraujof on X) to tell us more about Ousmane Diomande, the…
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What is a successful transfer window for Forest? | Syrianos promotion
Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Nottingham Forest winger Franz Carr as we discuss what a successful transfer window look like for Forest. We…
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Gibbs-White domino effect worry? | Diomande link | New City Ground plan images
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Storey for his final World Cup diary along with Seb Hutchinson and Steve Battlemuch as we reflect on the culmination of the…
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Notts County 0 Nottingham Forest 2 match verdict | Bergvall battle
Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Chris Aylmer for our first post match show of the 2026/27 season as Nottingham Forest go to Meadow Lane to face…
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Quiz battle last 16 | Paul Morley vs Will Tomlinson
We're holding a Forest Focus summer quiz classic as 16 podcast friends and regulars go head to head for the title in one v one battles starting with Paul…
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Oliver Glasner first press conference verdict | Transfer latest on Schlager and Bergvall
Oliver Glasner was formally unveiled as Nottingham Forest manager today as he was introduced to the media and our own Pete Blackburn was there to ask the…
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Tom Mallinson on becoming Women's team manager after 20 years at Nottingham Forest
Matt Davies is joined by new Nottingham Forest Women manager Tom Mallinson to discuss his new role after 20 years at the club having joined as a coach when…
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How good is Oliver Glasner as a manager? | Crystal Palace fan verdict
Matt Davies is joined by our Crystal Palace regular Matt Watts from the A Team Called Palace podcast as we discuss Oliver Glasner's move to Nottingham Forest…
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Steve Cook on Marinakis' search for the perfect manager and backing Yates
Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest defender Steve Cook to discuss his time at the club and the present day situation as the Reds appoint Oliver…
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Nottingham Forest transfer latest | Curtis Jones emoji, right-back hunt focuses on duo
Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's Daniel Storey as we reflect on England's World Cup quarter-final win over Norway as well as the latest Nottingham Forest…
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Quiz battle last 16 | Dillon Mapletoft v Steve Battlemuch
We're holding a Forest Focus summer quiz classic as 16 podcast friends and regulars go head to head for the title in one v battles starting with Dillon…
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Oliver Glasner tactics deep dive | How they really work | Winners and losers | What the data says
Matt Davies is joined by Sam Collins and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) as we go in depth on Oliver Glasner's tactics, discussing how they really work in…
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25 players Oliver Glasner could sign for Nottingham Forest
Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn return with a fresh recruitment list as Nottingham Forest have a fresh manager in Oliver Glasner. They cover wing-backs, right…
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Bring back Spence? | Jota Silva exit | Daniel Storey's World Cup Diary episode five
Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's Daniel Storey for episode five of his World Cup diary from the USA. We discuss England's win over Mexico and the…
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Glasner confirmed as Forest manager | McAtee to West Ham?
Oliver Glasner is officially the new Nottingham Forest manager as owner Evangelos Marinakis speaks of winning major honours under the former Crystal Palace…
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Quiz battle last 16 | Chief vs Pete Blackburn
We're holding a Forest Focus summer quiz classic as 16 podcast friends and regulars go head to head for the title in one v battles starting with Chief vs Pete…
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Crystal Palace players to sign? | Top eight target?
Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Nottingham Forest midfielder Sam Collins for our latest listener Q&A. We take questions on Oliver Glasner's…