There’s a curious case going on around Nottingham Forest defender, Omar Richards, although owner Evangelos Marinakis has probably seen more of him that Forest fans themselves in recent times. At 26-years-old the south-east London born, former Reading and Bayern Munich player joined the Reds from the German giants after he played seventeen times Die Roten…
Many in the game felt this season’s teams promoted to the Premiership would soon find themselves back in the Championship. And, much to the relief of Forest fans, so it proved to be. Sheffield United, Burnley and Luton Town have sat in the basement all year, emphasising – as if it were needed – the…
How a Forest lifeline saw the second coming of Callum Hudson-Odoi. Once touted for a move to Bayern Munich worth £70m, Callum Hudson-Odoi rose to prominence at the age of just 17; Camera’s, Microphones, Eyes, all pointed on him – a superstar fresh out of Cobham. Despite the fairytale start, there was a nightmarish period,…
In a shrewd move by Nottingham Forest, Benfica’s chief Scout – Pedro Ferreira – has been poached, with the club looking to bolster their recruitment strategy, which is part advised by George Syrianos, the clubs ex-recruitment lead, turned advisor. Pedro Ferreira, 41, is currently the Chief Scout at Portuguese giants, Benfica, where he has held…
Between Alexandria in Egypt and Dubai, Forest put in a decent performance against the might of Manchester City at the City Ground. Cruising at 550mph and an altitude of 36,000 feet, flying over parched land and through blue skies, I don’t know this at the time. When we land in Perth, Western Australia, it’s a…
Nottingham Forest 0-2 Manchester City (Premier League) 28.04.24 Forest’s record against City remains winless since their Premier League return, but like the reverse fixture, it wasn’t a sour end – and, I feel, Forest can find solice in their latest performance. The first half It started with promise. Aina broke, tried something, and it didn’t…
‘Discombobulating’ takes a while to say and even longer to write but it’s a perfect word to describe the current ‘Points Docking In The Premiership’ saga. How long is that set to continue? How many new characters (ie clubs) will be sucked into its story? If Forest and Everton have been taking a leading role,…
Congratulations goes to two individuals with Nottingham connections as Newcastle United won the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division title, with an emphatic 10-0 win over Huddersfield Town, at the weekend (braces from Emma Kelly, Bethany Lumsden, and Katie Barker). Manager Becky Langley, and assistant manager Andy Cook, both have connections to the region…
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers (Premier League) 13.04.24 In a “decent performance” against Wolves under the sun at the City Ground, Forest can be content with a point, but rue mistakes made in indecision in front of goal, and failing to be clinical when needed most. Two goals scored, but a couple/few goals potentially missed…
The FA Women’s National League Northern Premier division title race continues following Sunday’s results, victories for both second place Burnley, and third place Nottingham Forest, just about keeping them on the coat-tails of runaway leaders, Newcastle United. The chasing pack both have a game in hand on the leaders, with the Lady Mags agonisingly close…
Easter time is always a packed programme of events, rituals and fixtures, all loaded with significance. As millions head for airport escapes and delays or domestic breaks and traffic jams, the long bank-holiday weekend unfolds. Easter bonnet parades still colour corners of the nation and families make efforts to spend time together. And there are…
Nottingham Forest 3-1 Fulham (Premier League) 02.04.24 Forest got redemption on Tuesday night under the floodlights of the City Ground, as they smashed Marco Silva’s Fulham by three goals to one – superb teamwork & collective mentality, on and off the pitch, spurring them on. The first half It was fascinating. Forest had awoken; the…
Carly Davies’ Nottingham Forest side were made to battle for a point when at Pride Park, home of Derby County, at the weekend, as they look to push the Northern Premier title race on as long as possible, meanwhile, in Division One, Notts County boosted their hopes of beating relegation with a big win at…
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace (Premier League) 30.03.24 Forest seal draw with second half Wood wonder goal. A sunny day at the City Ground didn’t quite showcase a shining Forest side, but despite a poor first half, managed to pull off a draw thanks to a superb Chris Wood header looped over Dean Henderson. The…
There’s never a dull moment being a Forest supporter is there? Just as the Premiership and Championship leagues take a two-week breather for international fixtures, the City Ground is febrile with frustration at the outcome of the most recent match: Nottingham Forest FC v The Premiership. The venue for this clash between lawyers representing the…
Luton Town 1-1 Nottingham Forest (Premier League) 16.03.24 Forest succumb to previous errors, as Luton scrape a late goal back. For what was a strong performance from Forest, was not the desired result – tales of previous disappointment came back to haunt them. The first half started rather scrappy; both sides edging for a goal…
The City Ground: Should it be Forest’s “forever home?” The uncomfortable conversation, that I would comfortably say, which most Forest fans were hoping to avoid for the foreseeable future, has now been brought up, but not simply by online fan forums, instead by Councillors & the club’s Chairman – raising the serious question: Should the…
We all know the old adage about things happening in threes for better or (more usually) for worse. Forest supporters will be smarting for some time after three defeats in a week, culminating in that latest loss to Liverpool. Sometimes the manner of defeat hurts more than the loss itself. My mum could have earned…
At the end of this season, Felipe is to call it time on an illustrious career in football, ending it with Nottingham Forest. Every plant has deep roots, all of which have spent periods and periods of time digging through the dirt to ensure growth. Similarly to that, Felipe endured heartbreak & doubt before succeeding,…
Almost one hundred minutes of football, and what seemed to be destined for a well-fought draw, ended as a harrowing defeat – once again – late on for Nottingham Forest, this time coming in added time. The game started with Forest edging to get early shots in – Liverpool cult hero, Divock Origi, attempted to…
