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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.

Newest episodes

Guy Mowbray interview | Why he has no worries about Forest this season

Nov 11, 2026 40 min

Matt Davies is joined by the BBC's lead commentator on Match of the Day, Guy Mowbray, as we discuss his views on Nottingham Forest's prospects this season, plus we continue the chat from yesterday's show about the art of commentary and the power of the City Ground. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 HomeMove property of the week go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/teesdale-road-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng5-1db/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: https://petermblackburn.com/ and to read his match report go to: https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/nottingham-forest-premier-league-outrunning-relegation-4882374 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The sound of the City Ground | Nowhere like it under the lights?

Nov 11, 2026 1 hr 8 min

Matt Davies is joined by TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton and Chelsea TV commentator (and Nottingham Forest fan) Matt Davies-Adams to discuss their love of the City Ground and their careers, as well as the best sounds in football, the best stadiums to commentate at and their favourite games. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Themed using discount code FF20 go to: www.themed.co.uk/collections/nottingham-forest-f-c 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:55 Forest after City win 06:00 The City Ground 15:36 Favourite stadiums 24:17 Best sounds in football 34:12 TV vs radio commentary 39:22 Best games 47:36 Commentator advice 01:01:12 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yates finally wins over critics? | Keep McAtee as a 10?

Nov 10, 2026 1 hr 5 min

Matt Davies is joined by Daniel Storey, Sam Collins and Simon Fotheringham for our latest Forest Focus listener Q&A as we fielded Nottingham Forest questions on revising our predictions, January transfers, Ryan Yates, number 10s and an FA Cup run. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Themed using discount code FF20 go to: www.themed.co.uk/collections/nottingham-forest-f-c 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 02:19 Revise predictions? 06:22 Tactics v defensive teams 19:26 Yates 26:38 McAtee role 32:48 Transfers 43:50 All in on the FA Cup 47:42 Final question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Guy Mowbray interview | Why he has no worries about Forest this season

Nov 11, 2026 40 min

The sound of the City Ground | Nowhere like it under the lights?

Nov 11, 2026 1 hr 8 min

Yates finally wins over critics? | Keep McAtee as a 10?

Nov 10, 2026 1 hr 5 min

Will Man City win transform the Glasner era for Forest?

Nov 9, 2026 1 hr 1 min

Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke, Pete Blackburn and former Nottingham Forest man James Perch as we reflect on the brilliant 3-1 win over Manchester City on Friday night and what it means for Forest as they climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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, 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:44 A huge relief? 22:14 Delap 34:54 Yates 39:49 Cunha 41:14 Pecking order changes 45:32 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glasner love for Yates | City couldn't cope with Forest | Press conference review

Nov 7, 2026 14 min

Pete Blackburn reflects on Nottingham Forest's 3-1 win over Manchester City and reviews the press conferences from Oliver Glasner and Enzo Maresca alongside friend of the podcast Elliott Talbot. #nffc #nottinghamforest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forest 3 Man City 1 | Incredible win, incredible goals!

Nov 7, 2026 56 min

Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Dillon Mapletoft and Paul Morley for our post match live show after Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City 3-1 in the Premier League. It was an incredible performance with three brilliant goals. Jair Cunha got the first before Liam Delap scored twice. We'll be live at 7.45pm after Forest's players deliver the desired response to Oliver Glasner's comments after the Brentford game. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 02:01 What a night! 09:47 Delap 15:21 Cunha 20:03 Team selection 22:27 Yates 26:49 Cherki goal nerves 32:27 MOTM 40:13 Big picture 49:00 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forest vs Man City opposition view | Weakness after guilty verdict?

Nov 6, 2026 18 min

Matt Davies is joined by Simon Bajkowski, the Manchester City reporter for the Manchester Evening News, who gives us the opposition lowdown ahead of their game against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at the City Ground. We discuss the impact of the 115 charges guilty verdict, if Enzo Maresca has doubts over some players, if this a game they expect to win at a canter and James McAtee, Liam Delap and Elliot Anderson #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dominguez injury blow but Jesus returns | Glasner on Brentford comments

Nov 5, 2026 13 min

Pete Blackburn reports on Oliver Glasner's press conference before Nottingham Forest face Manchester City as he was about his comments after the defeat to Brentford and revealed important injury news on Igor Jesus and Nicolas Dominguez #nffc #nottinghamforest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forest vs Man City preview | Will we see a response?

Nov 5, 2026 1 hr 5 min

Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley, Simon Bristow and Steve Battlemuch as we preview Nottingham Forest's Premier League game against Manchester City at the City Ground. The big question going into the game is will we see a positive response to Oliver Glasner's strong comments after the defeat Brentford? Will we see changes to the team? Will we see a Forest goal? #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products To support listener Stuart Clarkson go to: https://page.justgiving.com/fundraising-heroes?pageId=JG_200167114 00:00 Intro 01:18 Will we see a response? 16:44 City vulnerable at all? 19:25 Fan response? 29:41 Team selection 53:41 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'I really didn't like what Glasner said' | Edu hangover?

Nov 4, 2026 52 min

Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Emily Williamson and Matt Davies-Adams for our latest listener Q&A on Nottingham Forest as we discuss Oliver Glasner's future and post Brentford comments, January transfers in and out and more. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 03:23 Glasner's future 10:48 Glasner comments wrong 14:06 Would be walk? 18:34 Transfers 23:40 Midfielders 27:08 Edu hangover 29:16 Will we ever see boring? 34:24 MGW England 37:34 Azae Bonnick 42:47 Final question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Nov 3, 2026 43 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glasner vs Forest players? | Explosive press conference reaction

Nov 2, 2026 1 hr 8 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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, 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brentford 2 Nottingham Forest 0 | A worrying defeat?

Oct 31, 2026 53 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brentford v Forest opposition view | Bees ready for revenge?

Oct 30, 2026 26 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ndoye injury doubt, Glasner defiant | Press conference review

Oct 29, 2026 9 min

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brentford vs Forest match preview | What should we expect from Delap for £50m?

Oct 29, 2026 52 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will players want out? Should Glasner trust the squad?

Oct 28, 2026 51 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seb Hutchinson and Daniel Storey | Why Forest aren't in a relegation battle

Oct 27, 2026 1 hr 10 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Familiar Forest frustration | What needs to change?

Oct 26, 2026 1 hr 7 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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, 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ipswich 1 Nottingham Forest 1 | More points dropped, ref shambles

Oct 23, 2026 1 hr 13 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Targeting Reds?

Oct 22, 2026 25 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Must win?

Oct 21, 2026 54 min

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/ 🔨 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sels, set pieces and needing to buy in January | Listener Q&A

Oct 20, 2026 1 hr 18 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Nottingham Forest turn the corner after miserable start?

Oct 19, 2026 55 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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, 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nottingham Forest 0 Arsenal 1 | Reds deserved more?

Oct 18, 2026 57 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morgan Gibbs-White a major doubt to face Arsenal!

Oct 16, 2026 12 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forest vs Arsenal opposition preview | Any weakness in title holders?

Oct 16, 2026 25 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forest vs Arsenal preview | What chance of a shock?

Oct 15, 2026 48 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Taylor on Glasner, places up for grabs and a January midfield signing

Oct 14, 2026 41 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Syrianos on recruitment and insisting Oliver Glasner will last at Forest

Oct 13, 2026 1 hr 14 min

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 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products To learn more about the Cancer in Common event go to: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/CancerinCommonNottinghamStyle2026 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long season ahead or a freak Forest defeat to Palace?

Oct 12, 2026 57 min

Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and former Nottingham Forest player James Perch to reflect on the 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League. We'll look back on the major moments in the game and ask if it was a freak result after Forest missed so many massive chances or if it's a clear indicator of another relegation battle? #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing forestfocus@globaltelemetrics.com To donate to listener Will go to: https://www.justgiving.com/page/will-burchell-3 ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Palace 3 Forest 1 | Shocking finishing costs Reds | VAR and Delap moments pivotal

Oct 11, 2026 1 hr 10 min

Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer, Mark Sutherns and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan for the post match show as Nottingham Forest lost 3-1 Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Dreadful finishing cost Forest as Liam Delap, Daniel Munoz, Chris Wood and goalscorer Dan Ndoye all passed up massive chances. Forest were brittle at the other end but will point to a contentious second goal which came off an arm with no VAR intervention. We'll be live from 6.30pm to discuss whatever happens in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Triple Forest fitness blow before Palace game!

Oct 9, 2026 10 min

Pete Blackburn reviews Oliver Glasner's pre-match press conference ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Forest will no go into the game without Igor Jesus and Niklola Milenkovic, while Neco Williams could also miss out. #nffc #nottinghamforest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Palace vs Forest opposition verdict | A rough reception for Glasner?

Oct 9, 2026 24 min

Matt Davies is joined by Matt Watts from the A Team Called Palace podcast for the opposition verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League. We discuss the recent rivalry between the clubs, Palace's start to the season under Pierre Sage and the returns of Oliver Glasner and Daniel Munoz to their old club. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Big calls for Glasner?

Oct 8, 2026 46 min

Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Mikey Clarke and returning guest Adam Walker to preview Nottingham Forest's Premier League game at Crystal Palace. We'll discuss the return of Oliver Glasner and Daniel Munoz to Selhurst Park amid the recent rivalry between the two clubs. We'll ask discuss team news as Glasner faces big selection calls around Munoz, Nikola Milenkovic, Xaver Schlager and Dan Ndoye coming out of the international break. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/tom-stimpson-way-sutton-in-ashfield-nottinghamshire-ng17-4pn/ 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 03:23 Palace preview 18:49 Team selection 36:49 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Owen Coyle on Forest loans | Abbott, Bakwa, Hutchinson and Morato

Oct 7, 2026 36 min

Matt Davies is joined by Nottingham Forest loan and pathway manager Owen Coyle to discuss how loans work at Forest with a focus on first team players Zach Abbott, Dilane Bakwa, Omari Hutchinson and Morato. We also discuss Owen's career and making his own way in the game after previously working his namesake father, the previous Bolton and Burnley manager. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 00:52 Owen's coaching career 04:15 Making his own way 06:12 How Forest loans work 16:54 Zach Abbott 20:20 Omari Hutchinson 25:15 Dilane Bakwa 26:52 Morato 28:57 Owen's future 31:36 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have Forest signed a future Premier League star?

Oct 6, 2026 39 min

Matt Davies and Chris Aylmer are joined by Shamrock Rovers fan Phelim Warren to tell us more about Michael Noonan. Nottingham Forest have high hopes for the 18-year-old Ireland Under-21 striker after reportedly beating Manchester United, Benfica, Lazio, Hoffenheim and Ajax to his signing. We also go off on the odd tangent about Irish sport and food. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 04:50 Noonan profile 12:21 League of Ireland standard 16:28 Irish sport 21:34 Noonan potential 26:40 Low fee anger? 28:20 Final thoughts 32:13 Bonus breakfast bit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Points target from next seven games | Play two upfront at home? | Bring Milenkovic back?

Oct 5, 2026 55 min

Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Pete Blackburn as we look at Nottingham Forest's next batch of games in the Premier League as they go to Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town, Brentford and Bournemouth while also hosting Arsenal, Manchester City and Crystal Palace. We also discuss the attack and as whether Igor Jesus should play as a striker alongside Liam Delap at home, as well as the defence and ask if Nikola Milenkovic should come back into the team after recovering from a hamstring injury. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing forestfocus@globaltelemetrics.com To donate to listener Will go to: https://www.justgiving.com/page/will-burchell-3 ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:37 Next seven games 17:56 Two strikers? 31:33 Milenkovic 39:35 Food and final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oliver Glasner interview | Hudson-Odoi, Kalimuendo and Forest's lack of stability

Oct 3, 2026 19 min

In part two of our day at the Nigel Doughty Academy we spoke with Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner about the club's lack of stability, the Premier League game against Crystal Palace and the status of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Arnaud Kalimuendo. Matt Davies and Pete Blackburn then reflect on what was said with some standard Forest Focus calamity. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 see this week's property of the week go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/sandringham-drive-heanor-derbyshire-de75-7tz/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our brilliant day at Forest listening to Oliver Glasner

Oct 2, 2026 28 min

Matt Davies and Pete Blackburn headed to the Nigel Doughty Academy on Thursday as Nottingham Forest held an open training session and welcomed children from Kirkby Woodhouse Primary School as well as 20 grassroots football coaches from across Nottinghamshire. We watched the 10 players who aren't on international duty train before Glasner and his coaching staff worked with the children in a special training session. Glasner then held a Q&A with the coaches led by Andy Reid before finally the Forest manager sat down with us for a interview. You'll hear part one of that today with the second part focusing on the first team to be released soon. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 see this week's property of the week go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/sandringham-drive-heanor-derbyshire-de75-7tz/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Forde on Forest expectations, Tuchel and reshaping Nottingham

Oct 1, 2026 1 hr 9 min

Matt Davies is joined by friend of the show Matt Forde to discuss Nottingham Forest's start to the season and what he wants as a fan, plus Thomas Tuchel, Morgan Gibbs-White and England and the Manchester City charges. Given it's a very long international break we also go off topic to discuss drinking in the stands, Nottingham's local leadership, AI and the Alien and Jurassic Park franchises. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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, 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: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Relegation not enough for Man City? | Forest points penalty sets benchmark?

Sep 30, 2026 1 hr 3 min

Manchester City have been found guilty by an independent panel of sweeping, massive breaches of Premier League financial rules. It looks set to be a seismic moment in English football after scathing judgement was issued. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Steve Battlemuch to discuss what it means plus react to the latest Nottingham Forest news as the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White, Jair Cunha and Dan Ndoye are on international duty with Ndoye again shining for Switzerland. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 see this week's property of the week go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/sandringham-drive-heanor-derbyshire-de75-7tz/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 02:11 Man City charges 37:00 Ndoye shines 46:43 Gibbs-White cameo 51:46 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick Parfitt Jnr on Forest and Jair Cunha as a neighbour

Sep 29, 2026 36 min

Matt Davies is joined by Nottingham Forest fan and musician Rick Parfitt Jnr to discuss the season so far, what Jair Cunha is like as a neighbour, Manchester City's 115 charges verdict and his upcoming gig at the Trent Navigation. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pub pod at The Nav | Just be patient? | Urgency needed?

Sep 28, 2026 56 min

Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke, Simon Fotheringham and Steve Battlemuch for our latest podcast at the Trent Navigation as we discuss Nottingham Forest's start to the season under Oliver Glasner. We discuss what fans expect and what they'll accept and Fothers calls for more urgency to address our terrible form at the City Ground. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/crossman-street-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng5-2hl/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will huge decision pay off? | Forest Women Fancast join us

Sep 25, 2026 28 min

Matt Davies is joined by Holly Royall and Gareth Watts from the Forest Women Fancast as we discuss Nottingham Forest Women's start to the season under new manager Tom Mallinson as the team dream of promotion the Women's Super League. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What the data says about Forest | Time for Hudson-Odoi?

Sep 24, 2026 40 min

Matt Davies is joined by Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) to look at what the underlying numbers say about Nottingham Forest's start to the season. We also look at a possible solution to attacking problems when it comes to bringing Callum Hudson-Odoi into the team. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/crossman-street-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng5-2hl/ ✍️ To sign up for Pete Blackburn's substack go to: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Laws on fixing home form, Forest fans and Neco Williams

Sep 23, 2026 38 min

Matt Davies is joined by BBC Radio Nottingham co-commentator and former Nottingham Forest defender Brian Laws as they discuss the start of the season under Oliver Glasner, why Forest are struggling at the City Ground, where Neco Williams fits into the team and how best to manage Liam Delap. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:16 Why so bad at home? 15:01 Time in management 21:47 Nightmare international break 26:57 Delap and Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marks out of 10 for Forest's season so far under Glasner?

Sep 22, 2026 38 min

Forest Focus regulars Dan Cook, Emily Williamson, Mikey Clarke, Paul Morley, Simon Fotheringham and Steve Battlemuch rate Nottingham Forest's season so far under Oliver Glasner as the Reds have five points from five Premier League after impressive away performances at Liverpool at Aston Villa. However, they are yet to win or score a goal at the City Ground. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Matt Davies 05:46 Dan Cook 12:12 Emily Williamson 15:50 Mikey Clarke 20:34 Paul Morley 25:13 Simon Fotheringham 28:25 Steve Battlemuch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking stock of Forest start | Home form nightmare | Drop Ndoye?

Sep 21, 2026 56 min

Nottingham Forest head into a three week international break stewing on a 1-0 defeat to Coventry City in the Premier League. Forest have won just one league game at the City Ground in 2026 as Oliver Glasner spoke of players and fans feeling the weight of recent home history. We discuss that sentiment, the game and take stock of where Forest are as Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn, Michael Temple and former Reds midfielder Jack Colback. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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, 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: petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:08 Home form nightmare 15:45 Desperate football 19:57 Dan Ndoye 28:33 VAR and Cov goal 34:04 Where we are 46:32 Good Jack rant and MGW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forest 0 Coventry City 1 match verdict | VAR strikes again but Reds poor!

Sep 19, 2026 52 min

Nottingham Forest's home woes continue as they lost 1-0 to Coventry City at the City Ground in their final Premier League game before the international break. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Paul Morley to discuss the game after Igor Jesus had a late goal chalked out after a VAR check #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/join 🙏 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/ 👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 02:07 VAR again 10:05 Terrible second half 16:08 Ndoye 21:25 First half review 25:05 Home v away 28:54 Bench and CHO 31:24 Their goal 33:26 MOTM 36:35 Where are we at? 42:42 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Created by: Forest Focus
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Latest episode: Nov 11, 2026
Episodes: 947
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