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 19, 2026 Can Nottingham Forest build on Arsenal draw? | Lucca in, Zinchenko out
Nottingham Forest picked up a big point when they drew 0-0 with Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday night. The next challenge is build on recent momentum with games against Braga and Brentford this week.
Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds midfielder David Prutton to discuss that, as well as the latest transfers news as Forest could sign Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca on loan. Meanwhile, Oleksandr Zinchenko's loan from Arsenal could be terminated ahead of a move to Ajax. #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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1h 5min
January 17, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0 Arsenal 0 match verdict | Great point!
Nottingham Forest faced a tough task when they welcomed Arsenal to the City Ground in the evening kick-off in the Premier League but they came away with a battling point as it finished 0-0. Forest went into the game with West Ham winning at Spurs to narrow the gap to four points at the bottom of the table, but the Reds were resilient and were able to call upon Matz Sels to make a great save from Bukayo Saka to preserve a point.
Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Simon Fotheringham 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/
🏡 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 get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products
00:00 Intro
01:25 A great point
13:42 Sangare return
16:59 Jesus and Kalimuendo
26:19 Can't bash Dyche?
32:05 MOTM
38:20 Relegation picture
44:59 Final thoughts

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54min
January 16, 2026 Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal opposition verdict | Any weakness in title favourites?
Nottingham Forest face a daunting task when they welcome Premier League title favourites Arsenal to the City Ground on Saturday night. Matt Davies is joined by Gunners fan Tom Marshall-Bailey for his view on their title charge, set piece domination, a predicted team and any possible weakness Forest can exploit despite their struggles. #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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January 15, 2026 Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal match preview | Zinchenko exit and transfer latest
Nottingham Forest host Arsenal as the Premier League leaders come to the City Ground on Saturday night. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke, Pete Blackburn and Rob Adcock to preview the game in full and discuss the latest transfer talk on Oleksandr Zinchenko, Willy Boly, Morato, Eric Da Silva Moreira, Youssef En-Nesyri and Tammy Abraham #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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1h 3min
January 14, 2026 Could Terami and Tavernier happen? | Morato to leave Nottingham Forest?
Matt Davies is joined by Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) to tackle the latest Nottingham Forest transfer rumours as the Reds reportedly have Olympiacos' Mehdi Terami as their top striker target. The Athletic also say they have an interest in Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier. Meanwhile, Morato has been linked with a move to Palmeiras in Brazil, although Bola VIP say Forest are not looking to sell.
We go through all that and discuss whether Tammy Abraham would be a good signing as he is linked with a return to the Premier League. #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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36min
January 13, 2026 Taremi 'top target' and Tavernier interest | What does Dyche need to do?
Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams, Paul Morley and Pete Blackburn as we answer Nottingham Forest questions from podcast listeners with topics on the agenda including Sean Dyche's future (lots on that), alternative managers, strikers to sign and our best and worst Forest seasons.
We also touch on the latest transfer news as The Athletic says Olympiacos' Mehdi Taremi is the striker we are most keen and likely to sign from their reported four man shortlist, while David Ornstein also says we are interested in Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier. #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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1h 9min
January 12, 2026 Nottingham Forest face massive decisions over Sean Dyche and summer signings
Nottingham Forest fans appear to be becoming increasingly divided over the future of manager Sean Dyche after a run of one win in five Premier League games and elimination from the FA Cup. The anger comes from not just results but also performances and the style of play.
What should fans expect from Dyche given the terrible scenario he inherited with Forest in the relegation after the Ange Postecoglou disaster? Could he be sacked before the end of the season? Would that be a mad gamble? Will conversations over his future take place at the end of the season? Or should he get a pre-season regardless if he keeps Forest up? We'll discuss that, as well as his interview after the Wrexham game when he sharply criticised players who came into the team.
Then there are question marks over the long term futures of the likes of James McAtee and Douglas Luiz if Forest secure their short term goal of staying up.
Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Reds legend Garry Birtles to reflect on the Wrexham game and look ahead to the return of Ibrahim Sangare. #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 get hospitality tickets for Arsenal at home via Seat Unique go to: https://wgl.io/1nqrpo5n
👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

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58min
January 11, 2026 Five strikers Nottingham Forest could sign in the January transfer window
Nottingham Forest are in real need of a striker after allowing Arnauld Kalimuendo go on loan to Eintracht Frankfurt while Chris Wood is out injured and Taiwo Awoniyi out of form.
Matt Davies is joined by Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) to go through five players he has identified in his Substack newsletter (wtanalysis.substack.com/). We also discuss links with Roma's on loan Brighton striker Evan Ferguson and Italy international Lorenzo Lucca. #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 hospitality tickets for Arsenal at home via Seat Unique go to: https://wgl.io/1nqrpo5n
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31min
January 09, 2026 Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest post match verdict | Shambles from stand-ins
Nottingham Forest were beaten on penalties by Championship side Wrexham in the FA Cup third round on Friday. It might not have been a shock result given Wrexham are pushing for a fourth straight promotion under the Hollywood ownership of Ryan Reynolds, however, the manner of the first half performance left a bitter taste as players who came into the side flopped. Manager Sean Dyche called them out on TV afterwards as we discuss that move and the game in full.
Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) for this one. #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 get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

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54min
January 09, 2026 Nottingham Forest's four man striker shortlist ranked!
Nottingham Forest have a four man shortlist of strikers to sign in the January transfer window according to David Ornstein in the Athletic. The Reds are linked with Wolves' Jorgan Strand Larsen, Youssef En-Nesyri of Fenerbahce, Roma's Artem Dovbyk and Mehdi Taremi of Olympiacos. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Dan Cook with a brief assist from TNT Sports' Adam Summerton to discuss the options and rank them in their opinions. #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 hospitality tickets for Arsenal at home via Seat Unique go to: https://wgl.io/1nqrpo5n👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products

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48min

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