Podcast

Forest Focus

Soccer, Sports

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.

Soccer chart
#118
Episodes
937
Releases
Daily
Typical length
52 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
13 hours ago

Episodes

937 episodes, newest first

  1. Max Scott | Forest must back Glasner after he was 'bang on'

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    Matt Davies is joined by talkSPORT's Max Scott to discuss the latest on Nottingham Forest when it comes to Oliver Glasner after his outspoken press conference following defeat to Brentford in the Premier League. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ πŸͺŸ Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Vesta Blinds. If you are looking for made to measure blinds across Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire go to: https://vestablinds.com/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: https://petermblackburn.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

    00:00 Intro 01:40 Glasner comments 05:03 Players 13:18 Need for unity 17:10 Relegation scrap? 23:23 Backing Glasner 31:23 Marinakis 32:50 Response to critics 36:31 Final thoughts

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    44 min
  2. Glasner vs Forest players? | Explosive press conference reaction

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    Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Nottingham Forest midfielder David Prutton to reflect on the defeat to Brentford or more specifically Oliver Glasner's post match interviews as he totally shifted tone to make it clear he won't accept what he is seeing as he told players they must buy in or leave. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ πŸš— Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing forestfocus@globaltelemetrics.com ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: https://petermblackburn.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

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    1 hr 9 min
  3. Brentford 2 Nottingham Forest 0 | A worrying defeat?

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    Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Paul Morley as we reflect on Nottingham Forest's trip to Brentford in the Premier League. It finished 2-0 in the capital as Nikola Milenkovic scored an own goal and then deflected in Igor Thiago's shot. Brentford created almost nothing else but Forest were toothless too, Ryan Yates heading over their best chance. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🏠 Thank you to today's second sponsors MG Power Network: https://mgpowernetworkltd.co.uk/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

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    54 min
  4. Brentford v Forest opposition view | Bees ready for revenge?

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    Matt Davies is joined by Billy Grant from the Beesotted Pride of West London podcast to for the opposition view ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Brentford in the Premier League. We discuss the Bees' start to the season and ask if much separates the two teams on the pitch, Igor Thiago's drop off in goals and if Brentford's recent record against Forest means much. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

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    27 min
  5. Ndoye injury doubt, Glasner defiant | Press conference review

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    Pete Blackburn was at the City Ground for Forest Focus as Oliver Glasner spoke to the press before Nottingham Forest's Premier League game against Brentford. Glasner was in defiant mood with Forest struggling at the bottom of the table, while there was injury news on Neco Williams and Dan Ndoye. #nffc #nottinghamforest

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    10 min
  6. Brentford vs Forest match preview | What should we expect from Delap for Β£50m?

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    Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Mikey Clarke and Nottingham Forest legend Garry Birtles to preview Saturday's Premier League trip to Brentford. We discuss Forest's good record v the Bees versus Oliver Glasner's bad record against them. We also look at Liam Delap vs other top flight strikers when it comes to transfer fees vs goals. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🏑 To view this week's property of the week go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/crossman-street-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng5-2hq-2/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/To donate to the bring Peter home fund (Mikey's AOB) go to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-peter-home-86wg5 πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:40 Another big game 11:18 Brentford head to head 16:11 Delap and PL strikers 30:02 Team selection 38:37 Final thoughts

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    52 min
  7. Will players want out? Should Glasner trust the squad?

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    Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest winger Paul Anderson and Michael Temple as we discussing the current Reds team and ask if certain players like Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ryan Yates, Nicholas Dominguez and Ola Aina can't get games will they look to leave in January. We also here from Adam Summerton on Omari Hutchinson after he scored for AC Milan. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ πŸ”¨ Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Core-ECT Diamond Drilling to learn more go to: https://www.core-ectdiamonddrilling.co.uk/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:21 How are we feeling? 14:51 Hudson-Odoi 22:48 Hutchinson 30:08 Sangare vs Schlager 35:39 Glasner subs 42:43 Will fringe players want moves?

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    51 min
  8. Seb Hutchinson and Daniel Storey | Why Forest aren't in a relegation battle

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    Matt Davies is joined by Daniel Storey and Seb Hutchinson to answer the question posed by listeners on yesterday's show - are Nottingham Forest in a relegation battle? We tackle that and ask if Oliver Glasner is really an elite manager, is the squad mid-table quality and how accurate is XG? #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ πŸͺŸ Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Vesta Blinds. If you are looking for made to measure blinds across Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire go to: https://vestablinds.com/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: https://petermblackburn.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 02:04 How good/bad are we? 15:39 Is Glasner elite? 23:50 Is the squad mid-table? 32:09 How accurate is XG? 48:08 Who is in trouble? 57:31 Final thoughts

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    1 hr 10 min
  9. Familiar Forest frustration | What needs to change?

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    Matt Davies is joined Mark Sutherns, Pete Blackburn and former Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson to reflect on the 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town and where it leaves Forest in the Premier League. We'll look ahead to upcoming games and ask if players can maintain performance levels but start taking their chances (and cut out costly errors). We'll also ask if any changes need to be made to the team, especially in attack with fans questioning Dan Ndoye and new signing Liam Delap. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ πŸš— Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing forestfocus@globaltelemetrics.com ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: https://petermblackburn.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 02:37 Same story at Ipswich? 13:46 The big worry (beyond the table)? 21:13 Delap 32:02 Jesus or Ndoye? 48:02 Milenkovic 53:21 Formation change 55:06 Red card? 57:40 Final thoughts

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    1 hr 4 min
  10. Ipswich 1 Nottingham Forest 1 | More points dropped, ref shambles

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    Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 Ipswich Town in the first game of the weekend in the Premier League. Neco Williams put Forest ahead as he finished an excellent Daniel Munoz cross. However a terrible error from Nikola Milenkovic led to an equaliser. Forest dominated the second half and were denied a chance to play against 10 men when referee Thomas Bramall decided not to send off Issa Diop for a foul on James McAtee which he somehow initially missed before a VAR intervention. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Simon Fotheringham to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🏠 Thank you to today's second sponsors MG Power Network: https://mgpowernetworkltd.co.uk/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

    00:00 Intro 03:51 More points dropped 10:44 The goals 15:00 More pain to come? 18:52 Ref shambles 26:11 The missed chances 37:27 Delap and attack 47:58 MOTM 50:06 Williams 53:52 Big picture

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    1 hr 13 min
  11. Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Targeting Reds?

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    Matt Davies is joined by Joe from the Blue Monday podcast to tell us more about Ipswich Town ahead of their game against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Friday night. We discuss their strong start to the season, key players and if this a game the Tractor Boys are targeting given Forest's poor start. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: https://petermblackburn.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

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    25 min
  12. Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Must win?

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    Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Mikey Clarke and Simon Bristow as we preview Nottingham Forest's trip to Ipswich Town in the Premier League. With Forest having slipped to 19th after three successive defeats, we ask if this is a must win game to get the season back on track and fans united behind Oliver Glasner. We also discuss team selection with Morgan Gibbs-White set to return from injury. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/🏠 To learn more about this week's HomeMove property of the week go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/sneinton-boulevard-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng2-4fd/ πŸ”¨ Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Core-ECT Diamond Drilling to learn more go to: https://www.core-ectdiamonddrilling.co.uk/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: https://petermblackburn.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

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    55 min
  13. Sels, set pieces and needing to buy in January | Listener Q&A

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    Matt Davies is joined Steve Battlemuch, Will Tomlinson and former Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan for our latest listener Q&A. We discuss the start to the season of course and if Forest will improve after sliding into the Premier League relegation zone after seven games. We also take questions on a lack of set piece goals, Matz Sels' future and if Forest will have to buy a midfielder and number 10 in January. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ πŸͺŸ Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Vesta Blinds. If you are looking for made to measure blinds across Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire go to: https://vestablinds.com/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: https://petermblackburn.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:49 Glasner and results 22:08 When will we score? 32:35 Set pieces 44:18 Yates and buying a midfielder 54:56 Sels 01:00:55 Data to look at 01:06:00 Final question

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    1 hr 19 min
  14. Will Nottingham Forest turn the corner after miserable start?

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    Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson, Michael Temple and former Nottingham Forest winger Franz Carr to reflect on the defeat to Arsenal which left Forest in the Premier League relegation zone. Underlying data says they are better than results so far but the league table looks grim with tough games to come. We discuss the 1-0 loss and ask if better times are ahead with a big game against Ipswich up next on Friday night. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/

    πŸš— Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing forestfocus@globaltelemetrics.com ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: https://petermblackburn.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:30 Arsenal review 14:01 Dominguez 17:46 Delap 21:39 Murillo 24:17 Ipswich 32:35 Will results come? 40:26 Final thoughts

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    56 min
  15. Nottingham Forest 0 Arsenal 1 | Reds deserved more?

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    Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Premier League champions Arsenal at the City Ground in the Super Sunday game as Noni Madueke scored a deflected late winner. It's was a painful defeat for the Reds, who played well but have not won at home since April and are at to score at home this season. Matt Davies is joined by Rob Adcock and Sam Collins at 8.30pm to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🏠 Thank you to today's second sponsors MG Power Network: https://mgpowernetworkltd.co.uk/ To donate to Eve Tomlinson go to: https://www.justgiving.com/page/eve-tomlinson-3 ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

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    57 min
  16. Morgan Gibbs-White a major doubt to face Arsenal!

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    Pete Blackburn was at Oliver Glasner's press conference ahead of Nottingham Forest facing Arsenal in the Premier League at the City Ground. There was promising injury news over Nikola Milenkovic but worrying news over Morgan Gibbs-White, who Glasner said could miss the game. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: https://petermblackburn.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

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    13 min
  17. Forest vs Arsenal opposition preview | Any weakness in title holders?

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    Matt Davies is joined by Arsenal fan regular Tom Marshall-Bailey to look ahead to Nottingham Forest facing the Premier League champions at the City Ground on Sunday. We discuss their strong start to the season and ask if there are any weaknesses Forest can exploit after Brighton beat Arsenal and Leeds gave them a stern test last time out. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ To donate to Eve Tomlinson go to: https://www.justgiving.com/page/eve-tomlinson-3 ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: https://petermblackburn.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

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    26 min
  18. Forest vs Arsenal preview | What chance of a shock?

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    Nottingham Forest have not won a Premier League home game since April and are yet to score this season at the City Ground, so the visit of reigning champions Arsenal is a daunting prospect. However, a surprise win could kick start Oliver Glasner's reign after a slow start to the season. Matt Davies is joined by Ali Martin, Mikey Clarke and Steve Battlemuch to preview the game in full as we ask if changes to the team are needed as well as a change in formation. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ 🏠 To learn more about this week's HomeMove property go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/wareham-close-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng8-6bz/ To donate to Eve Tomlinson go to: https://www.justgiving.com/page/eve-tomlinson-3 ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro

    01:52 Believe Syrianos?

    07:57 Arsenal preview

    24:53 Team selection

    38:51 Final thoughts

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    49 min
  19. Paul Taylor on Glasner, places up for grabs and a January midfield signing

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    Matt Davies is joined by The Athletic's Nottingham Forest writer Paul Taylor as we look at the start of the season under Oliver Glasner, places which as up for grabs and the possibility of a January signing in midfield. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ πŸ”¨ Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Core-ECT Diamond Drilling to learn more go to: https://www.core-ectdiamonddrilling.co.uk/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

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    41 min
  20. George Syrianos on recruitment and insisting Oliver Glasner will last at Forest

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    Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Greg Mitchell and Michael Temple as we reflect on our trip the Nottingham Forest training ground for an evening with chief football officer George Syrianos as he spoke to fan groups and podcasts on recruitment and his adamant belief that Oliver Glasner will be a long-term appointment. We also discuss the investment in the training ground, how to improve the City Ground atmosphere and Forest Twitter/X. #nffc #nottinghamforest πŸ™ Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join πŸ™ Or consider joining our Patreon for audio version membership: patreon.com/ForestFocus 🍻 We're grateful for the support of our main sponsors, the Trent Navigation Inn. For more on their menu, events and to book a table go to: https://www.trentnavigation.com/ πŸͺŸ Thank you to the second sponsors of this episode, Vesta Blinds. If you are looking for made to measure blinds across Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire go to: https://vestablinds.com/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ πŸ‘• To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 πŸ‘• To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

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    00:00 Intro 03:20 Big takeaways 16:34 Glasner will last 24:10 Recruitment 33:52 Home atmosphere 40:09 Facilities and recovery 44:03 Academy 48:38 Recruitment 2 53:04 Social media 01:03:09 Final thoughts

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    1 hr 15 min

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