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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 FocusNottingham Forest vs Porto opposition verdict | Huge first test for Dyche
Sean Dyche takes charge of Nottingham Forest for the first time against Porto in the Europa League. Forest need a win to kick-start their European campaign but…
Forest FocusMatt Forde on 'miserable' Ange and knowing Sean Dyche
Matt Davies is joined by comedian and Nottingham Forest fan Matt Forde to discuss the departure of Ange Postecoglou and knowing it had to happen, knowing Sean…
Forest FocusIs Sean Dyche the right man at the right time for Nottingham Forest?
Sean Dyche is officially Nottingham Forest manager having signed a contract until the summer of 2027. We discuss his appointment in full and ask if the former…
Forest FocusSean Dyche to be next Nottingham Forest manager after Ange Postecoglou sacked
Ange Postecoglou's time at Nottingham Forest is over after just 39 days but that does not mean the problems have gone away. Forest owner Evanglelos Marinakis…
Forest FocusChloe Mustaki on beating cancer and refusing to give up on football
Nottingham Forest Women and Republic of Ireland defender Chloe Mustaki joins us to discuss being diagnosed with cancer at 19 and overcoming another career…
Forest FocusAnge Postecoglou sacked! | Roberto Mancini or Sean Dyche next at Nottingham Forest?
Ange Postecoglou has been unceremoniously sacked 20 minutes after Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-0 by Chelsea, ending a shambolic stint as manager after eight…
Forest FocusNottingham Forest vs Chelsea opposition verdict | Could Chelsea see red?
Matt Davies is joined by Chelsea fan Harry Daniels (FPL Harry) to give us the opposition verdict ahead of their game against Nottingham Forest at the City…
Forest FocusNottingham Forest vs Chelsea match preview | Can Ange finally get a win?
Nottingham Forest have endured a miserable couple of months since the first two unbeaten games of the season. Ange Postecoglou has yet to win in seven games as…
Forest FocusShould we give Ange Postecoglou another chance at Nottingham Forest?
Ange Postecoglou has been written off as Nottingham Forest manager by fans and guests on Forest Focus. With an international break winding down and Sean Dyche…
Forest FocusWarren Joyce on coaching under Ferguson, Football Manager and his rugby legend mentor
Today's podcast is a Nottingham Forest coaching special as we sit down with B team manager Warren Joyce and head of the academy foundation phase Nathan…
Forest FocusAnge Postecoglou out, Sean Dyche in at Nottingham Forest?
Former Everton manager Sean Dyche could be the next Nottingham Forest manager according to a report by John Percy and Sam Wallace in the Daily Telegraph. That…
Forest FocusTime to sack Ange Postecoglou? | Nottingham Forest fan Q&A
On today's podcast we answer Forest Focus listener questions on all things Nottingham Forest, although most were focussed on Ange Postecoglou and his future!…
Forest FocusNottingham Forest's defensive nightmare under Ange Postecoglou | Can it be fixed?
Ange Postecoglou has a reputation for his teams leaking goals and having defensive problems so we wanted to look if that was the case at Nottingham Forest or…
Forest FocusIf not Ange Postecoglou then who? | Are pundits getting it wrong?
Nottingham Forest fans are worried about their club and whether Ange Postecoglou is the right man to be manager. In fact plenty want him out after just seven…
Forest FocusNottingham Forest quiz | Podcast battle to test Reds knowledge
It's the international break and it's been a bit miserable talking Nottingham Forest on the pitch in the last few weeks as Ange Postecoglou struggles. With…
Forest FocusDoes Evangelos Marinakis have to sack Ange Postecoglou?
Nottingham Forest have made a miserable start to the season with four of their five points coming in the first two Premier League games. Ange Postecoglou has…
Forest FocusNewcastle United 2 Nottingham Forest 0 | The last bit of Postecoglou pain?
Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 at Newcastle United as their terrible form continues with fans calling for Ange Postecoglou after just seven games in charge…
Forest FocusNewcastle United v Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Slow start offers Reds hope?
Matt Davies is joined by our regular Newcastle United fan guest Rob Smyth for our latest opposition verdict as Nottingham Forest head to the north east on…
Forest FocusIs Ange Postecoglou doomed already after Nottingham Forest fans turn?
Nottingham Forest head to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday in what many fans want to be Ange Postecoglou's final game in charge with thousands…
Forest FocusNottingham Forest 2 FC Midtjylland 3 | Post match verdict as fans turn on Ange Postecoglou
Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-2 FC Midtjylland in the Europa League at the City Ground on a nightmare Thursday night for the club and the manager. It was a…
Forest FocusNottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland match preview | A must win game?
Nottingham Forest play their first home game in Europe since 1996 when they take on FC Midtjylland in the Europa League at the City Ground on Thursday night…
Forest FocusPostecoglou prediction and Zinchenko's Nottingham Forest role worry
Matt Davies joined by former Nottingham Forest defender Danny Collins to reflect on the defeat to another of his former clubs in Sunderland. We also discuss…
Forest FocusIs it too early to panic about Nottingham Forest under Ange Postecoglou?
Ange Postecoglou is now five games without a win as Nottingham Forest manager after Saturday's 1-0 defeat at home to Sunderland. After an encouraging…
Forest FocusNottingham Forest 0 Sunderland 1 post match verdict | Miserable start for Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou took charge of Nottingham Forest for the first time at home when Sunderland were the visitors to the City Ground and it was a miserable debut…
Forest FocusNottingham Forest vs Sunderland opposition verdict | Set up well to stop Reds?
Ange Postecoglou takes charge of his first Nottingham Forest home game when they host Sunderland on Saturday. The Australian will be hoping to secure his first…
Forest FocusReal Betis 2 Nottingham Forest 2 post match verdict | Live from Seville!
Nottingham Forest kicked-off their Europa League campaign in Seville as they drew 2-2 with Real Betis. Matt Davies was live from the Estadio La Cartuja to…
Forest FocusForest Focus in Seville ahead of Real Betis vs Nottingham Forest
Forest Focus is in Seville ahead of Nottingham Forest's game against Real Betis in the Europa League tonight. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Will…
Forest FocusReal Betis vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | What to expect in Europa League opener
Nottingham Forest play their first Europa League game on Wednesday night when they go to Seville to play Real Betis. Matt Davies is joined by La Liga…
Forest FocusReal Betis vs Nottingham Forest preview | Can Forest get a win to match the occasion?
Nottingham Forest return to European action for the first time in 30 years when they face Real Betis in the Europa League on Wednesday. Matt Davies is joined…
Forest FocusAnge Postecoglou's massive week to defy Nottingham Forest doubts
Nottingham Forest and their manager face a massive week as they kick off their Europa League campaign at Real Betis on Wednesday night before hosting…
Forest FocusBurnley 1 Nottingham Forest 1 post match verdict | Decent point or two dropped?
Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon to end a run of three straight defeats. Should Ange Postecoglou secured his…
Forest FocusBurnley v Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Chance to prey on Reds nerves?
Matt Davies is joined by Burnley fan Will Lancaster to give us the Clarets verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Turf Moor in the Premier League on…
Forest FocusBurnley vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Massive game in uncertain times?
Nottingham Forest head to Burnley on the Premier League on Saturday with pressure already building after three consecutive defeats. The game represents a…
Forest FocusSwansea City 3 Nottingham Forest 2 post match verdict | How did they lose that?!
Nottingham Forest lost 3-2 at Swansea City in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday night in extraordinary circumstances, blowing a two goal lead to lose…
Forest FocusSwansea City vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Swans to sink Carabao Cup dream?
Matt Davies is joined by Wales Online's Swansea City reporter Tom Coleman to give us the lowdown on the Championship and which players could threaten…
Forest FocusSwansea City v Nottingham Forest match preview | A big game for big Ange?
Nottingham Forest take on Swansea City in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday as Ange Postecoglou looks to pick up his first win as manager. We'll discuss…
Forest FocusTime for Ange Postecoglou to make major Nottingham Forest changes?
Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-0 at Arsenal on Saturday in Ange Postecoglou's first game in charge on Saturday. We'll break the game down in full and discuss…
Forest FocusArsenal 3 Nottingham Forest 0 post match verdict | Miserable start for Ange Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou took charge of Nottingham Forest for the first time on Saturday in the Premier League's early kick-off against Arsenal as it finished in a…
Forest FocusHuge Ola Aina injury blow gives Ange Postecoglou a problem | Jota loan
Nottingham Forest are set to be without Ola Aina for at least three months according to the Telegraph's John Percy after the defender suffered a hamstring…
Forest FocusArsenal v Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Worried about Ange Postecoglou appointment?
Ange Postecoglou's first game in charge of Nottingham Forest will be at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday. Ahead of the game, we got the…
Forest FocusArsenal vs Nottingham Forest match preview | What will Ange Postecoglou do?
Ange Postecoglou takes charge of Nottingham Forest for the first time on Saturday when they take on Arsenal in the Premier League's early kick-off. With just…
Forest FocusWill Ange Postecoglou and Nottingham Forest fans be patient?
Ange Postecoglou is known for his footballing principles and comes with a reputation (perhaps unfairly) for playing an ultra attacking style with a high line…
Forest FocusWho is the real Ange Postecoglou? | Celtic and Tottenham fans give their verdict
Ange Postecoglou is the new Nottingham Forest manager after he replaced Nuno Espirito Santo. Not all Forest fans have not reacted positively to the news, far…
Forest FocusAnge Postecoglou named Nottingham Forest manager | Mad gamble or masterstroke?
Nottingham Forest have swiftly appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new manager, replacing Nuno Espirito Santo after his sacking at gone midnight on Monday…
Forest FocusNuno sacked by Nottingham Forest | Ange Postecoglu next?
Nuno has been Nottingham Forest as the news was confirmed after reports from the likes of Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein. Romano says three candidates are…
Forest FocusNuno's huge week at Nottingham Forest | Elliot Anderson's dream debut
Nottingham Forest head into the second week of international break as manager Nuno Espiritio Santo looks to prepare his players who have not gone away for the…
Forest FocusNottingham Forest kick-off WSL dream bid without club legend
Nottingham Forest Women kick-off the WSL2 season on Sunday as Newcastle United are the visitors to the City Ground. Ahead of the game we spoke with club legend…
Forest FocusNottingham Forest leave Zinchenko and £37.5m Hutchinson out of Europa League squad!
Nottingham Forest have named their Europa League squad with two shock omissions as summer signings Omari Hutchinson and Oleksandr Zinchenko were both left out…
Forest FocusIs Zinchenko perfect for Nottingham Forest? | Edu and Nuno report a shock?
Nottingham Forest signed Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal on a season-long loan on transfer deadline day. On paper it looks a great deal for Forest as they…
Forest FocusWho is left out of the Nottingham Forest squad? | Nuno's big challenge
The transfer window has closed on Nottingham Forest and we'll review all the summer business including the last minute signing of Oleksandr Zinchenko. We'll…
Forest FocusCan Nuno survive this? | Nottingham Forest's transfer deadline day review
The transfer window has closed for Nottingham Forest as Dilane Bakwa signed from Strasbourg for around 35m euros and Cuiabano, plus there was a surprise…
Forest FocusNottingham Forest 0 West Ham United 3 | Nuno under pressure after dire defeat?
Nottingham Forest produced an absolutely abysmal performance as they lost 3-0 at home to a West Ham United team who arrived at the City Ground on Sunday in…
Forest FocusJohn Victor and Cuiabano scouting report | Lee Kang-in bid from Nottingham Forest rejected
Nottingham Forest look set to sign Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor, while they have also reportedly resurrected interest in Cuiabano. We're joined by the Copa…
Forest FocusNottingham Forest vs West Ham opposition verdict | How bad is the Hammers crisis?
Matt Davies is joined by Mark Carlaw from the West Ham Way to give us the opposition verdict this week as Nottingham Forest welcome West Ham United to the City…
Forest FocusEuropa League draw live as Nottingham Forest learn opponents | Anderson in the England squad
The Europa League draw took 12pm UK time as Nottingham Forest return to European competition for the first time since 1996. Forest have drawn Porto (home)…
Forest FocusNottingham Forest to sign Nicolo Savona from Juventus!
Nottingham Forest are set to sign Juventus defender Nicolo Savona for around 16m euros according to reports from Italy. Fabrizio Romano says the 22-year-old is…
Forest FocusNottingham Forest v West Ham match preview | Sangare latest transfer news
Nottingham Forest will look to continue their promising start to the Premier League season and heap more misery on West Ham United when the two sides meet at…
Forest FocusIbrahim Sangare to West Ham? | FIVE full-backs linked with Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest midfielder Ibrahim Sangare could make a surprise move to West Ham late in the transfer window after a loan bid was reportedly lodged. We'll…
Forest FocusFinal transfer push for Nottingham Forest as Bakwa, Soria and Kristiansen targeted
Matt Davies is joined by TNT Sports commentator and friend of the show Adam Summerton to discuss the latest Nottingham Forest news. We discuss the latest…
Forest FocusMassive meeting to decide Nuno's Nottingham Forest fate? | Can he and Edu get on same page?
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo is reportedly set to meet with Evangelos Marinakis and his global head of football Edu this week to try and…