Forest didn’t have a “divine right” to beat Burnley, but could they have done more? The City Ground witnessed the fifth game week of the 23/24 Premier League season last night, as Nottingham Forest took on Burnley in a clash with various expectations; many Forest fans believed that the match would be less difficult for…
Chelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest (Premier League) 02.09.23 Forest take-over the capital, three points is theirs after a tantalising affair at Stamford Bridge on a memorable weekend for the Reds; Pathetic fallacy if you will, as the sun shone, Steve Cooper’s men triumphed over Mauricio Pochettino’s high-spending Chelsea. 1st Half: In all honesty, a dull affair….
Nottingham Forest 2-1 Sheffield United (Premier League) 18.08.23 Three points on the table for Nottingham Forest, in what was considered a “must win game” by many Nottingham Forest fans — lay down strong foundations with a home win, and gain points in a game against a newly promoted side, ahead of a tough few weeks…
Arsenal 2-1 Nottingham Forest (Premier League) 12.08.23 A tale of two halves in the Capital, almost – as Forest lose to Arsenal at the Emirates. After a long wait, competitive football returned for Nottingham Forest at the Emirates, as they faced a tough opponent in championship challenging Arsenal, who were off the back of a…
Nottingham Forest are expected to oversee a large number of outgoings this summer, after a large influx of signings last season – many of the signings have gone on to see first-team football, of some form, while others have left on loan and could leave permanently in the coming weeks, with one shock name now…
It’s no secret that Nottingham Forest tend to be linked with incredible amounts of players during a transfer window – last season’s huge spending & influx of players probably encouraged this more. This Summer however, Nottingham Forest fans can expect a different strategy, one of shrewd business, and focusing on “quality over quantity” – and…
Silverware at last for England men’s U21 team – a 39 year wait, absolutely worth the wait. No goals conceded, but many scored – dreams come true for both players and fans. Not only has the U21 EURO win put English youth football back on the map for producing some excellent young talents, but also…
The AFCON affect is potentially changing Nottingham Forest’s recruitment strategy. AFCON: The largest, and main, football tournament in the continent of Africa, one which features 24 teams, with over 50 teams eligible to qualify. With the African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) next year (middle of the 23/24 season), what effect will this have on the…
Does Brennan Johnson have a “monetary value” this season for other clubs to exploit? Every player has a value, so they say; Brennan Johnson is, without a doubt, one of the Premier League’s hottest prospects, at just 22-years old, already representing both his boyhood club, and his nation: Wales. In the last week however, Brentford…
A Party at Palace, Cooper’s Reds have made history once again. They said it couldn’t be done. They said it won’t happen. They said he [Cooper] was out the door by the next morning. They didn’t believe – but Cooper did, the team did, and the fans did – Nottingham Forest’s survival success story is…
Renan Lodi: What is his future, and what does he offer to Nottingham Forest? Following a swirl of rumours back in the summer, Renan Lodi joined Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan move from Atletico Madrid, where he featured a total of 84 times over three campaigns, under one of the most defensively astute managers…
Steve Cooper’s men defy the doubts once again – the club is revitalised, Forest are staying up! The last weekend, as of when this is being written, has been perhaps one of the most nerve-wracking but elating period’s of time for Nottingham Forest fans – the thought of playing one of this seasons best sides,…
The quiet midfield man at the heart of Nottingham Forest’s relegation resistance. The ideal midfield man, someone who can hold the ball well, have great vision, strength, and endurance – Forest have longed for this, and they may have just found their solution: a quiet 25-year old Belgian, who despite a difficult start at the…
In the midst of one of the most nail-biting relegation battles in recent years, Nottingham Forest found themselves in a battle with bottom of the league Southampton – a game that had every fan off their seats, and the palms of their hands glued to their temples, nervous would be an understatement. A tale of…
Steve Cook is a loyal servant, what is his future at Nottingham Forest? The Premier League is a truly beautiful platform, some of the world’s most prominent and prolific superstars gracing the grass of English football, and some incredible stadiums/audiences, but beneath all this is a brutal and unforgiving trapdoor, one of which many players…
Despite a phenomenal win earlier in the week over now 8th place Brighton, Nottingham Forest faced a humbling defeat at the hands of Brentford, after two goals just before the blowing of the whistle – a disappointing end to a majoritively decent game for the away side, who originally took the lead just before the…
An awe-inspiring victory for Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night, their first win in the Premier League since early February – and in some style, there is hope, the fight goes on, down to the wire. The Starting XI: Steve Cooper opted for two changes for Forest’s side to take on Champions League touted Brighton, with Remo…
Football is an interesting game – sometimes, even the best of performances from a side can lead to a loss – and while that is not necessarily the story of Nottingham Forest’s defeat to Liverpool this weekend, it was one of/if not the best performances since the Leicester win in January, three months ago, despite…
The 21/22 campaign for Nottingham Forest was nothing short of heroic – climbing from rock bottom to the top six, and gaining promotion via Wembley, a dream that most Reds fans would never have anticipated becoming a reality in their lifetime, bare in mind just eight months after fears of relegation to League One. With…
With the Premier League now at the midway stage and Nottingham Forest sitting in 13th place, five points clear of the relegation spots, just a few weeks ago, this rise would have been a near impossible thought given the run of games ensuing the new year: Chelsea (h), Southampton (a) & Leicester (h) – one…
