Forest Focus

By Forest Focus

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 E... more

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The podcast currently has 763 episodes available.

Forest Focus episodes:

May 02, 2026 Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest opposition view | Back on track?
Matt Davies is joined by Chelsea fan Harry Daniels (FPL Harry) for the opposition verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Stamford Bridge. We discuss the current state of the club and frustration with BlueCo, the state of the team on the pitch, Cole Palmer's form and if he's worried by Forest's improvement. #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/
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May 01, 2026 Nottingham Forest one result from Europa League final | Chelsea match preview
Nottingham Forest have a slight edge in their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa after Chris Wood's penalty gave them a 1-0 at the City Ground. We reflect on the game and react to Villa's complaints that Elliot Anderson should have been sent off for his tackle on Ollie Watkins.
We also preview the Premier League game at Chelsea as Forest look for the win which could secure their top flight future on a weekend when Leeds United host Burnley, West Ham go to Brentford and Spurs face Villa. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson, Matt Davies-Adams and Mikey Clarke. #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 get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6
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57min
April 30, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1 Aston Villa 0 match verdict | Precious Europa League lead!
Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals at the City Ground thanks to Chris Wood's emphatic penalty. It was a huge occasion for both clubs and we'll discuss the game in full at 10.05pm as Lucas Digne's handball proved pivotal while Villa fans felt Elliot Anderson should have been sent off for a first half foul on Ollie Watkins.
Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Adam Walker, who was a recent guest discussing his swimming career but is back for his ain podcast debut. #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/
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👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products
00:00 Intro
01:27 First thoughts
07:30 Morato and Dominguez
13:49 Anderson red?
19:24 Martinez save
23:31 Penalty
26:29 Weak bench
30:44 Man of the match
38:31 Chelsea away
46:17 Final thoughts

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57min
April 30, 2026 Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa opposition verdict | Pressure on?
Matt Davies is joined by Aston Villa fan regular Steve Farmer to give us the opposition view ahead of their Europa League semi-final first leg against Nottingham Forest.
We discuss recent form, who the pressure is on and two crucial selection decisions around who plays in central midfield and central defence #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 get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6
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28min
April 29, 2026 Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa match preview | Europa League showdown!
Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa meet in the Europa League semi-final first leg at the City Ground on Thursday night. It's a great occasion with two historic English clubs facing of only weeks after a 1-1 draw at the City Ground.
Matt Davies is joined by the i paper's Daniel Storey and Paul Morley to discuss the game in full as we discuss team selection, being underdogs and the impact of injuries to Murillo and Jair Cunha #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 view this week's HomeMove property go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/bakewell-avenue-carlton-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng4-3ny/
👕 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
02:08 Villa preview
20:29 Team selection
33:46 Quiz
39:58 Final thoughts

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49min
April 28, 2026 How Forest thrashed Sunderland and relegation prediction
Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest (and Sunderland) defender Danny Collins to reflect on one of his former teams beating the other 5-0 as Forest boosted their Premier League survival chances. We also look ahead to the first leg of the Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa #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 get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6
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40min
April 27, 2026 Nottingham Forest's final push for dream double in Premier League and Europe
Nottingham Forest could be just one win from safety in the Premier League after their 5-0 win at Sunderland on Friday night. There was some frustration for fans though as both Tottenham and West Ham won a day later, Spurs beating Wolves and West Ham seeing off Everton.
We'll discuss the state of play at the bottom of the table and look ahead to the Europa League semi-final first leg against Aston Villa. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Reds midfielder David Prutton. #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] donate to Dan White go to: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/dan-white
👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products00:00 Intro02:13 Relegation battle17:21 Morato and injuries

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1h 6min
April 25, 2026 Nottingham Forest nerves after Spurs and West Ham win?
Nottingham Forest's 5-0 win at Sunderland meant fans were able to enjoy a relatively relaxing afternoon as Tottenham and West Ham were left to fight for their Premier League future in the relegation battle. However, there is still work to do for the Reds after Spurs scraped through a must win game at already relegated Wolves 1-0 while West Ham beat Everton 2-1.
We reflect on where we are after another weekend of action as Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Simon Fotheringham. #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 get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6
To donate to Paul Lindsay go to: http://justgiving.com/page/paul-lindsay-1687958671599
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32min
April 24, 2026 Sunderland 0 Nottingham Forest 5 match verdict | Just incredible!
Nottingham Forest went eight points clear of the Premier League relegation zone with an incredible win at Sunderland on Friday night. First half goals from Chris Wood, Morgan Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus and a Trey Hume own goal made it 4-0 at the break with Elliot Anderson scoring a fifth in second half stoppage time. Forest saw out the second half but did pick up injuries to Ibrahim Sangare and Jair Cunha ahead of the Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa.
Victory piles pressure on Spurs and West Ham as they play Wolves and Everton respectively on Saturday. We'll be live at 10.05pm to discuss the game in full as Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson, Mark Sutherns and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan. #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/
🏡 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/
🏠 To view HomeMove properties go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk
👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6
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1h 1min
April 23, 2026 Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Toughest test for Reds?
Matt Davies is joined by Gav from the Roker Report and Haway The Podcast to give us the lowdown on Sunderland ahead of Nottingham Forest's Premier League game there on Friday night.
A win for Forest takes them eight points clear of the relegation zone but Sunderland are just two points off a guaranteed European place. We discuss their magnificent season and the key men behind it, as well as a report manager Regis Le Bris could be sacked if they miss out on Europe. #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 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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36min

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How many episodes does Forest Focus have?

The podcast currently has 763 episodes available.

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