Forest Focus

<p>Forest Focus is the Nottingham Forest podcast hosted by Matt Davies featuring ex-players Garry Birtles, 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.</p><p>We'll have at least four shows a week during the season including match previews and reviews, interviews and news updates.</p>

BRENTFORD 0 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2 | TOP FOUR AT CHRISTMAS AS BEES HOME RECORD BROKEN

Nottingham Forest moved up to third in the Premier League when they beat Brentford 2-0 on Saturday afternoon with goals from Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga. It might only be a temporary stay in the top three with Arsenal yet to play, but the Reds are guaranteed to be in the top four at Christmas with the three points. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Mark Sutherns from 5.45pm to discuss what proved to be Brentford's first home defeat of the season. #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/ 🏡 Our second sponsor for this show is The Nottingham Window Company. If you're looking for new windows or doors at home go to: https://www.thenottinghamwindowcompany.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-21
53:17

BRENTFORD V NOTTINGHAM FOREST OPPOSITION VIEW | TWO DIFFERENT BEES SIDES?

Matt Davies is joined by Billy Grant from Beesotted to give us the opposition view this week ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Brentford in the Premier League. We discuss Brentord's contrasting home and away form, as well as their defensive problems (which were worsened after this video was recorded when they lost Sepp van den Berg and Ethan Pinnock to injury against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup) #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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-20
19:28

BRENTFORD V NOTTINGHAM FOREST MATCH PREVIEW | A YEAR OF NUNO | CHRIS WOOD CONTRACT DECISION

Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Paul Morley to preview Nottingham Forest's trip to Brentford in the Premier League, discuss a year of Nuno Espirito Santo as manager and the latest on Chris Wood's future. #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, Home Move Estate Agents. For more information go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/ben-sales/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-19
01:00:56

GUY MOWBRAY ON NOTTINGHAM FOREST'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CHANCES AND WHAT MAKES THEM SUCCESFFUL

Match of the Day commentator Guy Mowbray returns to the show having commentated on Nottingham Forest's wins over Manchester United and Aston Villa. We also discuss Forest's chances of securing European football next season, what makes Forest work and why Guy has come to like Nuno. #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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-18
37:40

RICK PARFITT JNR ON HIS SPECIAL BOND WITH FOREST ALL OVER THE WORLD AND THE MENTAL FACTOR IN WINNING

Nottingham Forest fan Rick Parfitt Jnr returns to the show to discuss the season so far and what it means to him hearing Forest All Over the World after home wins. We also discuss the mental factor in winning as a former racing car driver, growing up in a village full of rock stars and (just like Paul McGregor) turning 50. #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 get your tickets to Rick's gig, go to: https://www.gigantic.com/rick-parfitt-jr-the-rpj-band-tickets/nottingham-the-big-shed-at-the-trent-navigation/2024-12-22-18-00 For the 80s and 90s Mixtape at The Nav go to: https://www.gigantic.com/80s-90s-mixtape-live-the-ultimate-christmas-daytime-party-tickets/nottingham-the-big-shed-at-the-trent-navigation/2024-12-20-13-00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-17
36:19

NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2 ASTON VILLA 1 | POST MATCH REACTION AS REDS INTO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PLACES!

Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 2-1 at the City Ground in the Premier League on Saturday evening to go fourth in the table after showing incredible team spirit. The Reds looked set to lose after Emi Martinez made the save of the season to deny Nico Dominguez before an equaliser was ruled out for the tightest offside. Forest weren't to be denied though as Nikola Milenkovic equalised after 86 minutes before Anthony Elanga got the winner in injury time. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Chris Aylmer from Forest All Over and Simon Fotheringham. #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/ 🏡 Our second sponsor for this show is The Nottingham Window Company. If you're looking for new windows or doors at home go to: https://www.thenottinghamwindowcompany.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-17
01:02:11

NOTTINGHAM FOREST ARE TOP FOUR IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE | CAN THEY STAY ABOVE MAN CITY?

Nottingham Forest are fourth in the Premier League with 16 games played. Saturday's 2-1 win against Aston Villa saw the Reds go above Manchester City, who lost to Manchester United a day later. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Reds midfielder David Prutton to discuss the game in full and ask if Forest can defy the odds to claim Champions League football next season. #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 enquire about Christmas work at the Trent Navigation email sales@trentnavigation.com. You must be available to work Boxing Day. 🚗 Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing forestfocus@globaltelemetrics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-16
01:10:18

NOTTINGHAM FOREST V ASTON VILLA OPPOSITION PREVIEW | CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TAKING ITS TOLL ON VILLA?

Nottingham Forest will be hoping to move into the Premier League top four when they take on Aston Villa on Saturday. Villa fan Steve Farmer returns to the show to give us the opposition view and discuss their season so far, key players and whether playing in the Champions League is hurting Villa domestically. 🙏 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-13
29:26

NOTTINGHAM FOREST V ASTON VILLA MATCH PREVIEW | CAN FOREST MAKE STATEMENT V CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SIDE

Nottingham Forest take on Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday evening as the Reds look to secure another statement win, this time against a team currently competing in the Champions League. Forest go into the game in fifth place as it stands with Unai Emery's Villa in sixth, with only goal difference separating the teams. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Reds fan Duncan Barber to preview the game. Duncan was behind the brilliant recent podcast on what it is like to watch a game at the City Ground (link below). #NFFC #nottinghamforest 🏟️ To watch Duncan's Forest Focus episode go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5bdVcTMMBo 🙏 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, Home Move Estate Agents. For more information go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/ben-sales/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-12
57:11

PAUL MCGREGOR ON WHY NOTTINGHAM FOREST ARE STUNNING THE PREMIER LEAGUE

Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest forward Paul McGregor to discuss his old club's transformation this season, similarities between the 1994/95 season when the Reds finished third and now, plus we discuss his upcoming gig at the Trent Navigation and turning 50. #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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-11
45:44

NOTTINGHAM FOREST FAN PHONE IN | WHICH PLAYERS DO YOU WANT TO SIGN IN JANUARY?

Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell to take your calls on all things Nottingham Forest with the Reds fifth in the Premier League after beating Manchester United 3-2, backing up the win at Liverpool and draw at Chelsea. What a time to be a Forest fan! Topics include Elliot Anderson, players you would want in January, is the Europa Conference League worth it 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-10
56:04

MAN UTD 2 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 3 MATCH REVIEW | 30 YEARS OF HURT NOW IT'S TIME FOR DREAMING

Nottingham Forest are fifth in the Premier League after beating Manchester United 3-2 on Saturday evening. It Forest's first win at Old Trafford since 1994 and they have now won at Old Trafford and Anfield in the same season. Are Forest in the top six to stay this season or will they inevitably slide down the table with tough games to come? Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson to discuss the game in full including key players in the match such as Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White. 🙏 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 enquire about Christmas work at the Trent Navigation email sales@trentnavigation.com. You must be available to work Boxing Day. 🚗 Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing forestfocus@globaltelemetrics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-09
01:03:44

MANCHESTER UNITED 2 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 3 | POST MATCH LIVE VERDICT AS REDS WIN AT OLD TRAFFORD

Nottingham Forest were 3-2 winners at Old Trafford against Manchester United in the Premier League this evening. We'll be live from 7.45pm to discuss a brilliant win in full as Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Paul Morley #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/ 🏡 Our second sponsor for this show is The Nottingham Window Company. If you're looking for new windows or doors at home go to: https://www.thenottinghamwindowcompany.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-07
50:53

MANCHESTER UNITED V NOTTINGHAM FOREST MATCH PREVIEW | TIME TO GO THREE AT THE BACK?

Nottingham Forest go to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United on Saturday as they look to bounce back from the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City. Should Nuno change formation after Forest were taken apart by Kevin De Bruyne? Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley in a mini preview to round off a packed week. #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, Home Move Estate Agents. For more information go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/ben-sales/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-06
26:10

NUNO LEFT WITH MIDFIELD PROBLEMS AND TACTICAL QUESTIONS AFTER NOTTINGHAM FOREST LOSE TO MAN CITY

Nottingham Forest lost 3-0 to Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday night as they created chances but could have conceded more goals at the Etihad Stadium. Matt Davies is joined by former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan with Harrogate goalkeeper James Belshaw returning as we discuss the game in full and look ahead to Saturday's trip to Manchester United. #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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-05
01:01:13

MANCHESTER CITY 3 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0 | REDS SHOW TOO MUCH RESPECT AS DE BRUYNE DOMINATES

Matt Davies is joined by Emily Anderson and Mark Sutherns Nottingham Forest's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League as Kevin De Bruyne returned to run the game. Forest will be disappointed with their part as they could have conceded more but they did miss a big chance with Chris Wood shooting wide a minute before De Bruyne scored the second goal. 🙏 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/ 🏡 Our second sponsor for this show is The Nottingham Window Company. If you're looking for new windows or doors at home go to: https://www.thenottinghamwindowcompany.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-04
48:08

MANCHESTER CITY V NOTTINGHAM FOREST OPPOSITION VIEW | WILL CITY FIND WHAT HAS BEEN MISSING?

Nottingham Forest will hope to inflict more Premier League misery on Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. It's been a miserable few weeks for City as they see their title hopes fade but can they bounce back against Forest? Matt Davies is joined by City fan and former Nottinghamshire CCC captain Steven Mullaney to give the opposition view ahead of the game. 🙏 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-04
27:13

MAN CITY V NOTTINGHAM FOREST PREVIEW | WHY MARINAKIS WANTS VASCO DA GAMA | FA CUP DRAW VERDICT

Nottingham Forest go to a Manchester City side who have dominated the Premier League for close to a decade on Wednesday night. It looked a daunting fixture at the start of the season but with Pep Guardiola's side in dire form could Forest inflict further pain? Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and the Copa Club's Nathan Joyes to discuss the game in full, while we also react to the FA Cup third round draw against Luton Town and Nathan discusses Evangelos Marinakis' bid for Vasco da Gama. 🙏 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, Home Move Estate Agents. For more information go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/ben-sales/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-03
01:04:42

CAN NOTTINGHAM FOREST BEAT MANCHESTER CITY AFTER BACK TO BASICS IPSWICH WIN?

Nottingham Forest are sixth in the Premier League after beating Ipswich Town 1-0 on Saturday. We review that game and look the look ahead to Wednesday's game against Manchester City. Can Forest get something after at the Etihad Stadium as Pep Guardiola's team continue to struggle? #NFFC #nottinghamforest Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Mikey Clarke and TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher. 🙏 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 enquire about Christmas work at the Trent Navigation email sales@trentnavigation.com. You must be available to work Boxing Day. 🚗 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 get your Forest merchandise from Heavy Metal Football go to: https://heavymetalfootball.co.uk/ To donate to Paul Lindsay's fundraising for the Alzheimer's Society go to:https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-lindsay-1687958671599 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-02
59:13

NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1 IPSWICH TOWN 0 | POST MATCH LIVE STREAM VERDICT AS CHRIS WOOD WINS IT

Nottingham Forest beat Ipswich Town 1-0 in the Premier League at the City Ground on Saturday thanks to Chris Wood's penalty early in the second half. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Simon Fotheringham to discuss the game in full. 🙏 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/ 🏡 Our second sponsor for this show is The Nottingham Window Company. If you're looking for new windows or doors at home go to: https://www.thenottinghamwindowcompany.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-30
55:51

Zac Clayton

Good episode but not nearly enough questions asked about this guy trying to sound like a 1990s Fifa commentator

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