As now confirmed by the club, Ryan Yates has committed his future to Nottingham Forest, his club of 19 years. When you think Nottingham Forest, you very often think: Ryan Yates. His almost two-decade affiliation with the club, and eight year professional association, brings his name into a category not many reach – a great….
Fifty eight years ago today – July 30th 1966 – England’s men’s football team won the World Cup. Despite the best efforts of Gareth Southgate and those before him, it remains the only trophy they’ve ever lifted. And it was on home territory. Goodison Park, Villa Park, Ayresome Park (Middlesborough) – and possibly your local…
It seems like an odd statement – of course pre-season shapes a clubs future, especially in the short-term; experimentation is welcome, room for error allowed, but not without mild scrutiny at least. But Forest are in a different position – for the first time in almost three years, a new head coach is taking pre-season,…
Cycling to John O’Groats whilst some of the drama of the Euros unfolds! Off the train at Wigan station on Monday morning, July 8th, (where the three of us finished last year’s cycle ride from Land’s End) and it’s out of town along the canal towpath. A watery start is set to be a theme…
Bowling all-rounder Rob Lord has signed a contract with Nottinghamshire until the end of the 2024 season. The 23-year-old’s deal follows commendable performances for the Outlaws’ Second XI, including in the Second Eleven T20 North Group. His contributions in that competition include 1-18 from four overs and the game’s top-score of 39 in a 19-run win…
In a “fantastic” deal, as described by many fans of Serie A, Nottingham Forest have signed Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenković, in a deal thought to be a huge loss for ‘La Viola’, and a huge coup by the Reds. Forest’s need for Central defenders while not as desperate as the wide-forward areas – which essentially…
Georgie Boyce, Lucy Higham and Marie Kelly have signed two-year deals with The Blaze. The trio take the number to have signed on ahead of next season’s domestic restructure to eight. Originally from Nottingham, Boyce made a temporary switch to the North West having begun her regional career with Loughborough Lightning in the Kia Super…
After over a decade of criticism for recruitment, especially during the Premier League era, Forest are changing the narrative, especially when it comes to their transfer income, with some huge deals completed this past week. Since arriving in the Premier League – without including this seasons figures – Forest have spent around £250m on transfers,…
Earlier this week, Nottingham Forest announced the signing of hot prospect Elliot Anderson – a versatile midfielder remarked for his tenacity, hard-tackling and potential to be a star in the Premier League. Signing on a deal worth up to £35m, Anderson becomes one of the clubs most expensive signings based on the total potential fee….
Nottingham-headquartered, national auctioneer John Pye Auctions is celebrating a decade of supporting Trent Bridge and Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club (NCCC) this year – a milestone which marks the longest-standing corporate partnership ever for the iconic sports venue. To celebrate the special anniversary, the Notts Outlaws will play in a commemorative red kit for their scheduled…
Sam Perkins, from East Leake, Nottinghamshire, has been named as a finalist in this year’s Outstanding Commitment category for the GoCardless JustGiving Awards, after raising more than £250,000 for charity. In 2019, at age 37, Sam was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) which led to him losing the ability to eat, speak, and breathe,…
