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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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Chaos or ruthless? | Five managers in a year at Forest
Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey as we discuss the huge managerial change at Nottingham Forest as the wider media and…
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Can Glasner take Forest to the next level? | Vitor treated poorly?
Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Steve Battlemuch to reflect on a crazy day at Nottingham Forest as Vitor Pereira was, according to multiple…
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Vitor Pereira out, Oliver Glasner in at Nottingham Forest!
It's been a mad day at Nottingham Forest as Vitor Pereira is set to be sacked by Nottingham Forest to complete an ambitious move for Oliver Glasner as The…
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Curtis Jones verdict | Why he would be a great signing for Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, who is reportedly valued at up to £40m with a year left on his contract…
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Curtis Jones to Nottingham Forest? | How Forest should spend Anderson money
Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson, Mikey Clarke and former Nottingham Forest star James Perch as we discuss the latest Forest transfer news revolving…
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Knives out already for Elliot Anderson over £116m fee?
Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey for the third of his World Cup diaries as we reflect on England's 0-0 draw with…
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Forest agree Elliot Anderson to Man City fee | Inao Oulai interest | Spurs stadium developers hired
Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal well beyond £100m to sell Elliot Anderson to Manchester City, with the reported fee being £116m guaranteed with no bonuses…
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23 full-backs for Nottingham Forest to sign ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season
Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their final scouting report of the summer as they put together a 24 man shortlist of full backs…
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A game that showed Gibbs-White should have been picked? | England 0 Ghana 0
Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey for the second of his World Cup diaries as we discuss England's 0-0 draw with Ghana…
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Forest join race for Lucas Bergvall | Scouting report
Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Multiple outlets, including The Athletic, say the 20-year-old…
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Vitor Pereira's huge tactical decisions | Reason for worry over contract talks pause?
Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan for our latest listener Q&A. We discuss Vitor Pereira's contract…
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Quiz battle last 16 | Michael Temple vs Simon Bristow
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 Michael Temple…
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Nottingham Forest Premier League fixtures released! | Elliot Anderson transfer close
Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Mikey Clarke to react to Nottingham Forest's Premier League fixture list for the 2026/27 season, plus we discuss…
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Elliot Anderson shines, Ronaldo flops | Daniel Storey's World Cup diary episode one
Matt Davies is joined by our Daniel Storey, the chief football writer of the i paper, for what we hope will be the first in a series of appearances from…
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Quiz battle last 16 | Chris Aylmer vs Danscape
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 Chris Aylmer…
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25 strikers for Nottingham Forest to sign before the 2026/27 season
Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their third scouting report of the summer as they put together a 25 man shortlist of striker…
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Marinakis shows Nottingham Forest won't be bullied over Anderson | Frattesi links return
Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Nottingham Forest midfielder Jack Colback to discuss the latest transfer news as we go in…
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Quiz battle last 16 | Matt Davies vs Matt Davies-Adams
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 Matt Davies vs…
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24 wingers for Nottingham Forest to sign | Fabio Vieira link
Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their second scouting report of the summer as they put together a 24 man shortlist of midfielders…
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Live show part two | Audience Q&A, raffle disaster!
We held our Forest Focus summer live show at the Trent Navigation with an audience of 200 Nottingham Forest fans as former Reds players James Perch and Kelvin…
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Man City make £106m Elliot Anderson bid as Nottingham Forest stand firm
Manchester City have lodged a £106m offer for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson that could reach £120m with add-ons according to Jack Gaughan and…
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Summer live show part one | Billy Davies, Megson and the reality of playing
We held our Forest Focus summer live show at the Trent Navigation with an audience of 200 Nottingham Forest fans as former Reds players James Perch and Kelvin…
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Matt Forde's Elliot Anderson dream as he tackles World Cup challenge
Matt Forde returns as the Nottingham Forest fan and comedian is challenged to convince Matt Davies why we should be excited for the World Cup in the face of an…
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Gibbs-White to Arsenal? | 30 midfielders Nottingham Forest could sign
Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their first scouting report of the summer as they put together a 30 man shortlist of midfielders…
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Lois Openda, Santiago Castro, Jhon Lucimi | Scouting report with Adam Summerton
Matt Davies is joined by TNT Sports' Adam Summerton as Nottingham Forest are linked with four Serie A players. Adam gives us his take on Bologna duo Santiago…
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£40m striker plan | Top priority for new deals | Nottingham Forest listener Q&A
Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke, Paul Morley and Steve Battlemuch for our latest listener Q&A on all things Nottingham Forest. Topics on the agenda…
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Is Hayden Hackney the real deal? | Expert verdict amid Nottingham Forest transfer links
Nottingham Forest have been linked with a move for £20m rated Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, although Everton are reportedly leading the chase for…
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Will Elliot Anderson join Man City from Nottingham Forest?
After weeks of debate on Elliot Anderson's future Nottingham Forest future with potentially weeks more to come, we decided to speak to a Manchester City…
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Nottingham Forest in Europe | Best games, cities and memories
Nottingham Forest made it all the way to the Europa League semi-finals as played away to Real Betis, Sturm Graz, Braga, Utrecht, FC Porto, Midtjylland…
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Transfer update | Spurs revive Gibbs-White interest, Anderson fee, Hackney rivals
We discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer talk on today's show. On the agenda is Elliot Anderson to Manchester City. Tottenham reviving their interest…
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The goals that shaped Nottingham Forest's rise | David Marples interview
Matt Davies is joined by Nottingham Forest and author David Marples to discuss his new book The History Boys Part Two and it's focus on the last five years…
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Keep, sell, loan | Nottingham Forest squad review
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Mark Sutherns as we review the entire Nottingham Forest 2025/26 squad and ask whether we would keep, sell or loan each…
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End of season awards (good and bad) | How wrong were our Forest predictions?
Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson and Steve Battlemuch as we give out of end of season Nottingham Forest awards including player of the season, most…
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Nottingham Forest face massive summer after surviving chaotic season
Nottingham Forest have already turned their attention to next season after the curtain came down the 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw against…
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Nottingham Forest 1 Bournemouth 1 | Point made to Tuchel
It finished 1-1 in the final game of the season for Nottingham Forest as they welcomed Bournemouth to the City Ground. The game could be the final appearance…
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Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth opposition verdict | Time for a Reds win?
Matt Davies is joined by Bournemouth fan Matt Davies (yes, another one!) as we look ahead to their visit to the City Ground on the final day of the Premier…
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World Cup heartbreak for Morgan Gibbs-White | Elliot Anderson transfer latest
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed his England squad for the 2026 World Cup squad and it's mixed news from a Nottingham Forest point of view. As expected, Elliot…
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Terrible decision as Morgan Gibbs-White left out of England World Cup squad!
Morgan Gibbs-White has reportedly been left of England's World Cup squad by Thomas Tuchel. The Telegraph say the Nottingham Forest man has been snubbed despite…
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Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth preview | Positive City Ground development signs | Esteve link
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Steve Battlemuch as we preview Nottingham Forest's final game of the season against Bournemouth in the Premier League. We…
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Transfer plan and Marinakis review at Nottingham Forest
Matt Davies is joined by The Athletic's Nottingham Forest reporter Paul Taylor as we look to ahead to summer transfer window at Nottingham Forest. On the…
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Who should Forest sign? | Right time to sell Murillo?
Matt Davies is joined by Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams as we answer your questions on all things Nottingham Forest. Well the questions are mostly about…
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Huge transfer decisions for Nottingham Forest | Handball shambles
Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Nottingham Forest winger Franz Carr as we reflect on the 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, including referee…
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Man Utd 3 Nottingham Forest 2 | Disgraceful decision robs Reds!
Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-2 by Manchester United in their penultimate Premier League game of the season with a controversial decision by referee Michael…
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Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | How much motivation?
Nottingham Forest play their penultimate Premier League game of the season when they go to Manchester United on Sunday. On paper both teams have little to play…
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New Williams contract? | MGW nomination | Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest preview
Nottingham Forest pay their penultimate Premier League game of the season when they go to Manchester United on Sunday. On paper both teams have little to play…
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Did Sean Dyche help or hinder Nottingham Forest? | Sign a striker?
Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Sam Collins for our latest listener Q&A as we answer questions on Sean Dyche, Morgan Gibbs-White, Matz Sels and…
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Seb Hutchinson on how Nottingham Forest build next season
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Sky Sports commentator Seb Hutchinson as we reflect on a chaotic season for Nottingham Forest as they ultimately stayed…
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Nottingham Forest safe after crazy season! | What next?
Nottingham Forest have secured a fifth straight season of Premier League football after they drew 1-1 with Newcastle United and West Ham lost to Arsenal. We…
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Nottingham Forest 1 Newcastle United 1 | Safety secured!
Nottingham Forest drew Newcastle United in their penultimate home game of the Premier League season as they overcame injuries to Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo…
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Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United opposition verdict | Can't wait for the season to end!
Nottingham Forest host Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday as Newcastle fan Rob Smyth discusses a difficult season for the team and former Reds…
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Jack Colback on that goal, promotion and love for Nottingham Forest
We're joined by Nottingham Forest favourite Jack Colback to reflect on his time with the Reds as he became a promotion winner scoring big goals against QPR and…
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Nottingham Forest must bounce back from Villa nightmare! | Newcastle preview
Nottingham Forest were thrashed 4-0 at Aston Villa in their Europa League semi-final second leg on Thursday night. It was a hammer blow for fans and players…
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Aston Villa 4 Nottingham Forest 0 | Devasting end to Europa League run!
Nottingham Forest were destroyed by Aston Villa as it finished 4-0 at Villa Park in the semi-final second leg of the Europa League. Forest lead 1-0 after Chris…
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Spurs shambles costly?
Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa meet in the Europa League semi-final second leg with the Reds holding a 1-0. Forest also have all the momentum going into the…
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Who goes to the Europa League final?
Nottingham Forest take a 1-0 lead to Villa Park as they host Aston Villa in the Europa League semi-final second leg. It's a slender advantage but Forest go…
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Is this Nottingham Forest's season after incredible Chelsea win?
Nottingham Forest look to have secured their Premier League safety after a brilliant 3-1 win at Chelsea with a heavily changed team. That made it 10 games…
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Chelsea 1 Nottingham Forest 3 match verdict | Staying up as second string shine!
Nottingham Forest brilliantly beat Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge despite making eight changes as Vitor Pereira protected players for Thursday's Europa League…
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Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest opposition view | Back on track?
Matt Davies is joined by Chelsea fan Harry Daniels (FPL Harry) for the opposition verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Stamford Bridge. We discuss the…
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Nottingham Forest one result from Europa League final | Chelsea match preview
Nottingham Forest have a slight edge in their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa after Chris Wood's penalty gave them a 1-0 at the City Ground. We…
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Nottingham Forest 1 Aston Villa 0 match verdict | Precious Europa League lead!
Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals at the City Ground thanks to Chris Wood's emphatic penalty. It was a…