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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May 08, 2026 Nottingham Forest must bounce back from Villa nightmare! | Newcastle preview
Nottingham Forest were thrashed 4-0 at Aston Villa in their Europa League semi-final second leg on Thursday night. It was a hammer blow for fans and players but there is no time to dwell on it as Forest face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday with safety not yet mathematically secured.
Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Reds legend Garry Birtles to reflect on the game at Villa Park a little before previewing the Newcastle 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/
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May 07, 2026 Aston Villa 4 Nottingham Forest 0 | Devasting end to Europa League run!
Nottingham Forest were destroyed by Aston Villa as it finished 4-0 at Villa Park in the semi-final second leg of the Europa League. Forest lead 1-0 after Chris Wood's penalty and are unbeaten in 10 games but were taken apart on the night with Murillo, Ola Aina, Ibrahim Sangare and Morgan Gibbs-White all unable to start. #NFFC #nottingham Forest.
Matt Davies is joined straight after the game by Chris Aylmer and former Reds B team midfielder Sam Collins to discuss the game in full.
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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 move about this week's HomeMove property go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/orchard-court-gedling-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng4-4ff/
💳 To learn more about SumUp Making Tax Digital go to: https://www.sumup.com/en-gb/business-account/making-tax-digital/
👕 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
02:46 What a nightmare
15:00 Lack of belief?
18:42 Europa squad fail
20:43 Milenkovic penalty
22:50 Wrong tactics
28:38 Subs nightmare
32:02 Need lifting now
38:36 Vitor Pereira
41:43 Final thoughts

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May 06, 2026 Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Spurs shambles costly?
Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa meet in the Europa League semi-final second leg with the Reds holding a 1-0. Forest also have all the momentum going into the tie after going 10 games unbeaten while Villa have lost three in a row including last time out to Spurs where their performance was widely criticised.
Matt Davies is joined by Villa fan Steve Farmer to preview the match as we discuss form, mentality and team selection #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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26min
May 06, 2026 Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Who goes to the Europa League final?
Nottingham Forest take a 1-0 lead to Villa Park as they host Aston Villa in the Europa League semi-final second leg. It's a slender advantage but Forest go into the game on the back of a 10 match unbeaten run and five wins in a row. Villa are fifth in the Premier League and have lost three games in a row but can Forest make it to the final in Istanbul? Their cause would certainly be helped if Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo, Ibrahim Sangare and Dan Ndoye are passed fit. #nffc #nottinghamforest
Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Steve Battlemuch to preview the game in full.
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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 learn more about SumUp Making Tax Digital go to: https://www.sumup.com/en-gb/business-account/making-tax-digital/
👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6
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57min
May 05, 2026 Is this Nottingham Forest's season after incredible Chelsea win?
Nottingham Forest look to have secured their Premier League safety after a brilliant 3-1 win at Chelsea with a heavily changed team. That made it 10 games unbeaten ahead of the Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa on Thursday night.
Forest have all the momentum and a 1-0 lead but also have injury worries around key men including Murillo, Ibrahim Sangare and Morgan Gibbs-White, who suffered a nasty cut at Stamford Bridge.
Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson to look back on the Chelsea game, reflect on the brilliant turnaround under Vitor Pereira and look ahead to the game at Villa Park. #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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👕 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
01:40 Vitor and Chelsea
11:00 Dilane Bakwa
17:00 Luca Netz
21:12 Taiwo Awoniyi
30:08 Kelv on retiring
33:20 Centre-backs (and McAtee)
41:25 PL table
44:50 Is it our season?

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May 04, 2026 Chelsea 1 Nottingham Forest 3 match verdict | Staying up as second string shine!
Nottingham Forest brilliantly beat Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge despite making eight changes as Vitor Pereira protected players for Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa, who lost 2-1 to Spurs on Sunday night after putting in a terrible performance. There was no repeat from Forest's second string though as Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice and Igor Jesus scored a penalty. The win did come at a cost though as Zach Abbott and Morgan Gibbs-White went off with head injuries, with Abbott clearly concussed.
Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Simon Fotheringham and Michael Temple #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 learn more about SumUp Making Tax Digital go to: https://www.sumup.com/en-gb/business-account/making-tax-digital/
👕 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
02:41 Trust in Vitor
11:41 Bakwa and Awoniyi
18:59 Two penalties
24:40 Luca Netz
26:20 Third goal and MGW
31:35 MOTM
34:50 Relegation battle
42:00 Villa away
50:06 Final thoughts

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59min
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/
👕 To get discounted Forest merch at Art of Football using discount code FF10 go to: https://tidd.ly/3OeLXJ6
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23min
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/
👕 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
01:27 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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