Forest Focus

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Forest Focus episodes

October 21 Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Must win?
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/
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55 min
October 20 Sels, set pieces and needing to buy in January | Listener Q&A
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
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🍻 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

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1 hr 19 min
October 19 Will Nottingham Forest turn the corner after miserable start?
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
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🍻 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 [email protected]
✍️ 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

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56 min
October 18 Nottingham Forest 0 Arsenal 1 | Reds deserved more?
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
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🍻 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
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58 min
October 16 Morgan Gibbs-White a major doubt to face Arsenal!
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
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🍻 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

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13 min
October 16 Forest vs Arsenal opposition preview | Any weakness in title holders?
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

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26 min
October 15 Forest vs Arsenal preview | What chance of a shock?
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
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🍻 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

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49 min
October 14 Paul Taylor on Glasner, places up for grabs and a January midfield signing
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
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🍻 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

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42 min
October 13 George Syrianos on recruitment and insisting Oliver Glasner will last at Forest
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

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

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1 hr 15 min
October 12 Long season ahead or a freak Forest defeat to Palace?
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 [email protected]
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

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58 min

About Forest Focus

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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.