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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January 27, 2026 Nottingham Forest to sign Mateta? | Douglas Luiz to Villa? | Ferencvaros preview
Nottingham Forest have made a £35m bid for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as they look to secure what would be a shock transfer from their Premier League rivals.
We'll discuss the pro and cons of any move for the 28-year-old France international. We'll also round up the other transfer talk as Douglas Luiz could return to Aston Villa as Forest are linked with a moves for Napoli's Mathias Olivera and for Brighton defender Lewis Dunk.
We'll also preview the Europa League game as Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and Steve Battlemuch. #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 get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products
00:00 Intro
02:02 Mateta to sign?
17:39 Douglas Luiz to Villa
23:41 Lewis Dunk
28:47 Ferencvaros preview
44:02 Nick Randall at AGM
53:15 Final thoughts

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1h 3min
January 26, 2026 Nottingham Forest must build on Brentford win | Taiwo's perfect goodbye?
Nottingham Forest picked up a huge Premier League win against Brentford with goals from Igor Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi on Sunday. Were they lucky or was it just a typical Premier League away win? Does it even matter?
Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and former Reds winger Franz Carr to discuss the game in full, Awoniyi's future, the latest transfer news and look ahead to a huge round of league games next weekend when Forest host Crystal Palace. #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]
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1h 2min
January 25, 2026 Brentford 0 Nottingham Forest 2 match verdict | Biggest win of the season!
Nottingham Forest beat Brentford 2-0 in the Premier League on Sunday in a high pressure relegation battle after West Ham United beat Sunderland. A win for Forest put pressure on Leeds before the play on Monday and eases pressure on Reds manager Sean Dyche following goals from Igor Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi.
Matt Davies is joined by 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/
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1h 4min
January 24, 2026 Brentford vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Revenge is coming?
Nottingham Forest head to Brentford for the return fixture from the opening day of the Premier League season. Forest were 3-1 winners that day and really impressed. Brentford were terrible but the coin has flipped since then with Forest floundering and the Bees pushing for Europe.
Will Brentford get their revenge? Matt Davies is joined by Billy Grant from the Beesotted Brentford podcast. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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28min
January 23, 2026 Braga shambles | Brentford vs Nottingham Forest preview
Nottingham Forest fans were left furious with the 1-0 defeat to Braga in the Europa League as the Portuguese side won without having a shot on target. We'll reflect on the game, the post match interviews from Sean Dyche and Ryan Yates and the latest transfer news as Lorenzo Lucca flies in for his medical.
We'll also preview the game against Brentford in the Premier League as Forest look to avoid being dragged closer to the relegation zone. Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell, Paul Morley and Pete Blackburn. #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, Home Move Estate Agents. For more information on this week's property go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/belward-street-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng1-1jw/
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1h 6min
January 22, 2026 Braga 1 Nottingham Forest 0 match verdict | Total shambles!
Nottingham Forest were booed off at they lost 1-0 to Braga in the Europa League in Portugal on Thursday night. Forest lost to a team who had no shots on targets as Ryan Yates scored an own goal a minute after Morgan Gibbs-White missed a penalty. It was a terrible performance from start to finish as Forest saw their hopes of a top finish ended. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Sam Collins to review the game in full.
We'll also discuss the latest transfer news as Napoli's Lorenzo Lucca is set to sign on loan. Meanwhile, David Ornstein of the Athletic, reports Chelsea are interested in Douglas Luiz. #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, Home Move Estate Agents. For more information go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/ben-sales/
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57min
January 21, 2026 Braga vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Dangermen are clear!
Nottingham Forest head to Braga in the Europa League on Thursday night as they push for a top eight finish. Matt Davies is joined by Portuguese football expert Kevin Fernandes to give us the lowdown on Braga's standing domestically, season so far, tactics and key players. #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 your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

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21min
January 21, 2026 Matt Forde on backing Dyche and blaming Postecoglou
Matt Davies is joined by Nottingham Forest fan and comedian Matt Forde to discuss his frustration over Forest's season, how it can still be a success and why he wants Sean Dyche to be manager next season after the Ange Postecoglou disaster.#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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46min
January 20, 2026 Scouting report | Lorenzo Lucca, Davide Frattesi and Mathias Olivera
Nottingham Forest have been linked with three players currently plying their trade at the top end of Serie A. The Reds are reportedly pushing to sign Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca on loan, while teammate, left-back Mathias Olivera, has also been linked. The third player said to be interesting Forest is Inter Milan and Italy midfielder Davide Frattesi.
Matt Davies is joined by Serie A expert Richard Hall from the official Inter Milan podcast to tell us more about all three players. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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24min
January 20, 2026 Braga vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Transfer latest
Nottingham Forest head to Braga in the Europa League knowing a win would take them much closer to a place in the top eight and a bye in the next round. We'll preview the game in full as we discuss the relative importance of the game and how strong Sean Dyche should go when it comes to team selection with Forest stuck in a Premier League relegation battle.
We'll also discuss the latest transfer news as Forest wait to see if Lorenzo Lucca will join from Napoli. Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson 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/
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42min

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How many episodes does Forest Focus have?

The podcast currently has 682 episodes available.

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