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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 REJECT £45M BID FOR ANTHONY ELANGA | JORDAN HENDERSON LINKED | LYON RELEGATED!
Nottingham Forest have rejected a £45m bid from Newcastle United as they reportedly value the winger at £60m. Matt Davies is joined by Forest fan and…
Forest FocusADAM SUMMERTON'S VERDICT ON TIMOTHY WEAH AND SAMUEL MBANGULA AS NOTTINGHAM FOREST EYE JUVENTUS PAIR
Matt Davies is joined by TNT Sports' Serie A commentator Adam Summerton as Nottingham Forest are strongly linked with a double move for Juventus wingers Samuel…
Forest FocusHAVE NOTTINGHAM FOREST SECURED THEIR BEST SIGNING? | JAIR CUNHA DEAL COLLAPSE? | ELANGA SWAP?
Matt Davies joined by Michael Temple, Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn as we discuss the latest Nottingham Forest news. On the agenda is a new deal for Nuno…
Forest FocusNUNO SIGNS NEW NOTTINGHAM FOREST DEAL | WILLIAMS AND AINA NEXT? | JAIR CUNHA DOUBT?
Nuno Espirito Santo has signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest until 2028. Matt Davies reflects on the excellent news on the Reds manager, as well as the…
Forest FocusPODCAST QUIZ AS WE PUT OUR NOTTINGHAM FOREST KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST
We held our first end of season podcast quiz as Forest Focus regulars saw their Nottingham Forest knowledge put to the test by quizmasters Pete Blackburn, Dan…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST LINKED WITH KAIO JORGE | NEW DEAL FOR WILLY BOLY | CITY GROUND BREAKTHROUGH
Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson and Pete Blackburn to discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news as they are linked with Brazilian strikers…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST FIXTURES BREAKDOWN | FRENCH FOOTBALL EXPERT ON JOHN TEXTOR
Nottingham Forest will kick off the 2025/26 Premier League season at home to Brentford after the fixtures were officially released. Matt Davies is joined by…
Forest FocusHARRY TOFFOLO ON A SECOND CHANCE AT NOTTINGHAM FOREST, MISSING OUT ON THE TOP FIVE AND WHAT IS NEXT
Matt Davies is joined by soon to be former Nottingham Forest defender Harry Toffolo to discuss the highs and lows of his three years at the club, what Forest…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST Q&A: NUNO'S FUTURE, DREAM SIGNING AND LEAVING THE CITY GROUND
Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson, Mark Sutherns and Michael Temple as we take questions submitted by Nottingham Forest fans. Topics include the futures…
Forest FocusCOULD OMAR RICHARDS SAVE HIS NOTTINGHAM FOREST CAREER (AND SAVE FOREST A TRANSFER)?
Matt Davies is joined by Barney from the Long Ball Futebol podcast once again to discuss how Nottingham Forest's loan players fared at Rio Ave last season. We…
Forest FocusKEEP, LOAN OR SELL? | RATING THE ENTIRE NOTTINGHAM FOREST SQUAD
Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Mark Sutherns and Mikey Clarke as we go through the entire Nottingham Forest squad and decide who should stay, who…
Forest FocusTHOMAS TUCHEL'S CITY GROUND SHAMBLES | NEWCASTLE WANT ANOTHER KEY NOTTINGHAM FOREST MAN
Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Michael Temple to discuss the latest Nottingham Forest news as Newcastle United are linked with a move to head…
Forest FocusGUY MOWBRAY ON MATT TURNER TO LYON, GIBBS-WHITE TO SAUDI ARABIA, NOTTINGHAM FOREST'S PALACE LETTER
Matt Davies is joined by the BBC's chief football commentator Guy Mowbray on today's show. We discuss Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matt Turner being on the…
Forest FocusHOW MUCH IS ANTHONY ELANGA WORTH? SHOULD NOTTINGHAM FOREST SAY NO TO NEWCASTLE | TOFFOLO TO LEAVE
Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Nottingham Forest legend Garry Birtles to discuss the latest Reds news, including Newcastle United's interest in…
Forest FocusCOULD DALE TAYLOR HELP SOLVE A PROBLEM FOR NOTTINGHAM FOREST?
Matt Davies is joined by Charlie from the Progress With Unity Podcast on Wigan Athletic to tell us more about Nottingham Forest striker Dale Taylor after his…
Forest FocusEVANGELOS MARINAKIS AND NOTTINGHAM FOREST'S RELATIONSHIP WITH OLYMPIACOS | IS CARMO GOOD ENOUGH?
Matt Davies is joined by Ari from the Thrylos 7 International podcast to discuss the relationship between Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos, how Olympiacos fans…
Forest FocusMORGAN GIBBS-WHITE TO STAY AS MAN CITY END INTEREST? | NOTTINGHAM FOREST FAN PHONE IN
Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns for our latest Nottingham Forest fan phone in as we take calls from supporters on all things Forest. We also discuss…
Forest FocusDARREN FLETCHER ON NOTTINGHAM FOREST'S TRANSFER WINDOW AND AMBITIONS NEXT SEASON
Matt Davies catches up with podcast regular, TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher, to reflect on Nottingham Forest's season and the summer ahead as he calls…
Forest FocusDANILO TO LEAVE NOTTINGHAM FOREST | DOMINGUEZ INJURY BLOW | NATHAN JOYES ON TRIO | PALACE EURO DOUBT
Matt Davies is joined by friend of the show Nathan Joyes from the Copa Club as we discuss the latest Nottingham Forest news. On the agenda is Danilo's possible…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST TARGET BOTAFOGO TRIO AS MORGAN GIBBS-WHITE COULD STAY? | TRANSFER LATEST
Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn to discuss the latest Nottingham Forest transfer news. That includes the possibility of Morgan…
Forest FocusSCOUTING REPORT | BOTAFOGO EXPERT ON IGOR JESUS, JAIR CUNHA AND CUIABANO AMID NOTTINGHAM FOREST TALK
Nottingham Forest are reportedly closing in on deals for Botafogo's Brazilian trio of Igor Jesus, Jair Cunha and Cuiabano. We're incredibly grateful for this…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST CLOSE TO SIGNING IGOR JESUS, JAIR CUNHA AND CUIABANO FROM BOTAFOGO
Nottingham Forest are close to signing three players from Botafogo according to multiple sources in Brazil as well as The Athletic's David Ornstein. The…
Forest FocusBIG CHANGES FOR NOTTINGHAM FOREST? | GIBBS-WHITE, SANGARE, WOOD AND FORMATION
Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan to discuss how the Reds could look next season under Nuno Espirito Santo as they aim…
Forest FocusOUR NOTTINGHAM FOREST END OF SEASON AWARDS AND MARKS OUT OF 10
Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Michael Temple as we dish out our Forest Focus end of season awards. We discuss player of the season, most improved…
Forest FocusJOHN PERCY ON NUNO, GIBBS-WHITE AND NOTTINGHAM FOREST'S TRANSFER PLAN
Matt Davies is joined by The Daily Telegraph's Midland's football writer John Percy to reflect on Nottingham Forest's season and look to the summer ahead with…
Forest FocusWILL NOTTINGHAM FOREST GET A BETTER CHANCE OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE? | NIGHTMARE END TO GREAT SEASON
Nottingham Forest enjoyed a great season with a miserable ending as they were beaten by Chelsea on the final day of the Premier League season to finish…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST 0 CHELSEA 1 | FINAL DAY HEARTBREAK AS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SLIPS AWAY
Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Chelsea on the final game of the Premier League season as the dream of securing a place in the Champions League finally slipped…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST V CHELSEA OPPOSITION VERDICT | WILL MARESCA'S TEAM RUIN REDS PARTY?
Matt Davies is joined by regular Chelsea guest Harry Daniels (FPL Harry) to give us the lowdown on Enzo Maresca's team as they face Nottingham Forest at the…
Forest FocusJOE WORRALL ON NOTTINGHAM FOREST WHIRLWIND YEARS AND STEVE COOPER ROW
Former Nottingham Forest captain Joe Worrall joins us to look ahead to Sunday's Champions League showdown with Chelsea and reflect on his Nottingham Forest…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST V CHELSEA MATCH PREVIEW | START HUDSON-ODOI? CAN WE RELY ON MAN UTD OR EVERTON?
Nottingham Forest are dreaming of a Champions League place as they head into the final day of the season against Chelsea. We'll preview that game in full and…
Forest FocusA PIVOTAL WEEK IN THE FUTURE OF NOTTINGHAM FOREST | NUNO'S FUTURE AS MANAGER IN DOUBT?
Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey and The Daily Mail's Midlands football reporter Tom Collomosse to look ahead to…
Forest FocusCAN NOTTINGHAM FOREST COMPLETE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DREAM ON FINAL DAY? | WEST HAM MATCH REVIEW
Nottingham Forest's Champions League push will go to the final day of the Premier League season after they beat West Ham 2-1 to set up a last day clash with…
Forest FocusWEST HAM 1 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2 | REDS HOLD ON FOR WHAT COULD STILL BE A MASSIVE WIN
Nottingham Forest kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 2-1 win at West Ham in the penultimate Premier League game of the season thanks to goals from…
Forest FocusWEST HAM V NOTTINGHAM FOREST PREVIEW | AWONIYI LESSONS | TRANSFER TALK LATEST | AWARDS NOMINATIONS
Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Ian Finch for a busy show as we preview Nottingham Forest's trip to West Ham United in the penultimate Premier…
Forest FocusWEST HAM V NOTTINGHAM FOREST OPPOSITION VERDICT | HAMMERS ON THE BEACH OR ON THE UP?
Matt Davies is joined by Mark Carlaw from the West Ham Way as we discuss Nottingham Forest's trip to West Ham in the penultimate game of the season. We discuss…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST STRIKER TAIWO AWONIYI PUT IN AN INDUCED COMA | TIME TO CHANGE OFFSIDE FLAG RULE?
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi was reportedly placed in an induced coma ahead of further surgery after rupturing his intestine when he crashed into a…
Forest FocusFOREST ISSUE FURIOUS MARINAKIS STATEMENT | URGENT AWONIYI SURGERY | FIVE DEALS TARGETED
Nottingham Forest are hoping to make at least five signings this summer according to a report in the Daily Telegraph by John Percy. Ipswich Town's Liam Delap…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST CONFIRMED IN EUROPE AS LEICESTER CITY DRAW CRUSHES CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DREAM
Nottingham Forest will play European football for the first time in almost 30 years after securing a top seven finish in the Premier League. However, their…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST 2 LEICESTER CITY 2 | REDS IN EUROPE AND EVERYONE IS FEELING GUTTED
Nottingham Forest secured European football with a draw against Leicester City, but their Champions League dream looks to be over after they blew it against…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST V LEICESTER CITY OPPOSITION VERDICT | VARDY MOTIVATION AND A CAUTIONARY TALE
Matt Davies is joined by journalist and Leicester City fan James Sharpe to give us the Foxes lowdown ahead of their trip to the City Ground to take on…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST V LEICESTER CITY MATCH PREVIEW | POTENTIAL REPLACEMENTS FOR MORGAN GIBBS-WHITE
Nottingham Forest host Leicester City on Sunday in a Premier League game they need to win if they are to qualify for the Champions League. We'll preview the…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST FAN PHONE-IN | GIBBS-WHITE, SANGARE, DANILO AND CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Matt Davies is joined by Simon Fotheringham to take calls from Nottingham Forest fans on whatever topic they want. We'll inevitably discuss the futures of…
Forest FocusCHAMPIONS LEAGUE RACE IN NOTTINGHAM FOREST HANDS STILL | SELL GIBBS-WHITE? | SANGARE TO KEEP PLACE?
Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Nottingham Forest great Colin Barrett to reflect on Monday night's 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace and the state of the…
Forest FocusCRYSTAL PALACE 1 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1 | A POINT ENOUGH FOR REDS IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CHASE?
Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 at Crystal Palace in a game they could ill afford to lose if they are to qualify for the Champions League next season. We'll be live…
Forest FocusCARLY DAVIES ON NOTTINGHAM FOREST WOMEN'S WSL DREAMS AFTER PROMOTION
Nottingham Forest Women manager Carly Davies on her team's promotion to the Championship and long-term WSL dreams. We also address Wolves Women failing to…
Forest FocusCRYSTAL PALACE V NOTTINGHAM FOREST OPPOSITION VERDICT | WHICH PALACE WILL TURN UP?
Nottingham Forest head to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace on Monday night in the Premier League. It's a game Forest can ill afford to lose and probably…
Forest FocusCRYSTAL PALACE V NOTTINGHAM FOREST MATCH PREVIEW | TIME FOR NUNO TO MAKE BOLD CHANGES?
Nottingham Forest look to get their Champions League back on track when they go to Crystal Palace on Monday night following defeat to Brentford. Can they do…
Forest FocusIS NOTTINGHAM FOREST'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DREAM SLIPPING AWAY AFTER BRENTFORD DEFEAT?
Nottingham Forest suffered a third defeat in four Premier League games as they lost 2-0 at home to Brentford after conceding two horrible goals. Matt Davies is…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST 0 BRENTFORD 2 | POST MATCH VERDICT AS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE HOPES SUFFER A MAJOR HIT
Nottingham Forest blew their chance to return to third place in the Premier League as they lost 2-0 to Brentford at the City Ground on Thursday night. It was a…
Forest FocusEVANGELOS MARINAKIS PAUSES NOTTINGHAM FOREST INVOLVEMENT | SWISS RAMBLE ACCOUNTS ANALYSIS
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has formally paused his day to day involvement in the club as Forest get ready for European football with three…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST V BRENTFORD OPPOSITION VERDICT | EUROPE ON WITH A WIN? MBEUMO TO GO
Matt Davies is joined by Billy Grant from the Beesotted Brentford podcast for the opposition verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest v Brentford at the City Ground…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST V BRENTFORD MATCH PREVIEW | DARWIN NUNEZ LINKED WITH TRANSFER
Nottingham Forest face another huge game in the Premier League when they take on Brentford at the City Ground on Thursday night. We'll preview the match in…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST AT WEMBLEY REVIEW | NUNO TEAM SELECTION, ABBOTT IMPRESSES, FIVE FINALS NOW
Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson, Michael Temple and Nottingham Forest legend Garry Birtles as we reflect on the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST 0 MANCHESTER CITY 2 | POST MATCH VERDICT LIVE FROM WEMBLEY ON FA CUP DEFEAT
Matt Davies and Greg Mitchell are live from Wembley as they're joined by Chris Aylmer to discuss the 2-0 defeat the national stadium as Nottingham Forest lost…
Forest FocusHENRY WINTER ON THE FA CUP SEMI-FINAL AND FAITH IN NOTTINGHAM FOREST TO MAKE THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Henry Winter returns to give us his thoughts on Nottingham Forest's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley and the race for the Champions League…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST V MANCHESTER CITY OPPOSITION VERDICT | CITY A DIFFERENT BEAST AT WEMBLEY?
Matt Davies is joined by David Mooney from the Blue Moon podcast for our FA Cup semi-final opposition verdict. We discuss the changes Pep Guardiola has made to…
Forest FocusNOTTINGHAM FOREST V MANCHESTER CITY FA CUP SEMI-FINAL MATCH PREVIEW | FOREST TO CAUSE WEMBLEY UPSET?
Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and Paul Morley to preview Nottingham Forest's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City. We discuss…
Forest FocusTOTTENHAM 1 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2 MATCH REVIEW | TEST PASSED PLUS TOFFOLO, MORENO AND SANGARE FUTURES
Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and former Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson to discuss Monday night's massive win over Tottenham Hotspur to…
Forest FocusTOTTENHAM 1 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2 | POST MATCH REACTION TO A HUGE WIN FOR THE REDS!
Nottingham Forest beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 to claim a massive three points in the race for a Champions League place. Elliot Anderson and Chris Wood got the…
Forest FocusTOTTENHAM V NOTTINGHAM FOREST OPPOSITION VERDICT | WHICH SPURS WILL TURN UP?
Matt Davies is joined by our regular Spurs correspondent Baker ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night. We discuss why he has…