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 Emily Anderson, Greg Mitchell, Mark Sutherns, Mikey Clarke, Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn.

We'll have at least four shows a week during the season including match previews and reviews, interviews and news updates.

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March 3 · 1 hr
Man City vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Any hope?
Nottingham Forest head to Manchester City on Wednesday night in the Premier League. It looks a thankless task for the Reds on paper given the league position of the two clubs. Can Forest spring a massive shock against Pep Guardiola's team at the Etihad Stadium? Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Paul Morley to preview the game in full. #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 book a taxi with Eastwood Cars or Ignite Cars go to: https://eastwoodcars.co.uk/ or https://ignite-cars.co.uk/ 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 2 · 1 hr 13 min
Nottingham Forest showing all the signs of a relegation team?
Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-1 at Brighton on Sunday in a performance arguably full of worrying signs when it comes to Premier League relegation. Are the Reds going down or they can turn it around in the final 10 games? Are West Ham and Spurs set to start winning or are they just as troubled? Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds midfielder David Prutton. #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/ 🚗 Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing forestfocus@globaltelemetrics.com 🎤 To sign up for Nottingham RockCorps with Tinie Tempah go to: https://nottinghamrockcorps.com/ 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:57 Troubling signs? 22:21 Gibbs-White 27:58 Sacrifice Europe? 44:44 Change formation? 55:36 Who is going down? 01:03:27 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 1 · 59 min
Brighton 2 Nottingham Forest 1 match verdict | Big players cost Reds!
Nottingham Forest blew another chance to ease their relegation worries as they lost 2-1 to Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday. The Reds were boosted by defeats for Burnley, Leeds United and in particular West Ham on Saturday but they failed to cash in against a Brighton team who had won just one home game since November, that win coming against Burnley. Matt Davies is joined by Steve Battlemuch and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) from 4.15pm. #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/ 🏡 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 28 · 21 min
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Problems solved?
Matt Davies is joined by Brighton fan Az Phillips for the opposition verdict ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to the south coast for a crunch Premier League game. We discuss the end of Brighton's awful run of form with their win against Brentford. We also look at the Seagulls' poor home form and the strengths that can hurt Forest. #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 your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 27 · 58 min
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Europa League path
Nottingham Forest immediately switch their attention back to the Premier League after surviving a Europa League scare against Fenerbahce. The Reds go to Brighton in need of a first win in five league games to ease their ever growing relegation worries. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Steve Battlemuch to reflect on Thursday night's game, the Europa League draw against FC Midtjylland for upcoming rounds and to preview Sunday's game. #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 sign up for Nottingham RockCorps with Tinie Tempah go to: https://nottinghamrockcorps.com/ To donate to Mikey's charity 10k go to: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/team/michaels-team-126 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:21 Europa League draw 08:12 Fenerbahce review 32: 31 Brighton preview 50:41 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 26 · 53 min
Nottingham Forest 1 Fenerbahce 2 match verdict | Poor but through!
Nottingham Forest lost 2-1 on the night Fenerbahce in the second leg of their Europa League play-off tie, winning the tie 4-2 on aggregate. It was a poor performance from the Reds against a Fenerbahce decimated by injuries and suspension having named an 18 man squad with three goalkeepers included. Forest fell two goals behind at the City Ground, needed a Callum Hudson-Odoi goal to settle nerves on a night when senior players were sloppy and squad players again failed to impress. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and former Reds midfielder Sam Collins from 10pm #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 learn about this week's HomeMove property go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/queens-road-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng2-3bx/ 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 25 · 37 min
Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce match preview | Time to experiment?
Nottingham Forest take a 3-0 lead over Fenerbahce into the second leg of their Europa League play-off round tie. The Turkish side are also decimated by injury and suspension so will Reds boss Vitor Pereira play it safe with team selection and tactics or will it be a chance to search for solutions in the Premier League relegation battle. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Ian Finch to preview the game in full. #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 book a taxi with Eastwood Cars or Ignite Cars go to: https://eastwoodcars.co.uk/ or https://ignite-cars.co.uk/ 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 24 · 57 min
Nottingham Forest, West Ham, Spurs combined XI | How many points to stay up?
Matt Davies is joined by Matt Davies-Adams and Daniel Storey for our latest Nottingham Forest Q&A with Forest Focus listeners. Topics on the agenda include the number of points needed to stay in the Premier League, what would a combined Forest, West Ham and Tottenham XI look like and how to get Forest scoring more goals. #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/ 🪟 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 your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 23 · 1 hr 8 min
Vitor Pereira makes Nottingham Forest impact but where will goals come from?
Nottingham Forest were beaten 1-0 by Liverpool at the City Ground as they failed to make first half domination count before conceding a painful stoppage time winner. The level of performance bodes well for the run in at the bottom of the Premier League but Forest's lack of goals is a massive red flag. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds winger Franz Carr to reflect on the game and the relegation picture. #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/ 🚗 Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing forestfocus@globaltelemetrics.com 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 22 · 1 hr 3 min
Nottingham Forest 0 Liverpool 1 match verdict | Gutted!
Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Liverpool in Vitor Pereira's first Premier League game in charge in agonising fashion after Alexis MacAllister scored a late, late winner. Forest had seen West Ham draw with Bournemouth on Saturday as the gap to the relegation zone was trimmed to two points and having played well at the City Ground the gap remains the same. Forest will rue not taking advantage of a strong first half before fading after the break. Matt Davies is joined by Simon Fotheringham and Paul Morley to discuss the game in full from 6.30pm. #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/ 🏡 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 21 · 32 min
Nottingham Forest on tour | Living the European dream!
Nottingham Forest fans had not seen their team play in Europe for 30 years before the 2025/26 season. With Forest in the Europa League, thousands of supporters have travelled to Seville, Utrecht, Graz, Braga and Istanbul to experience watching their team abroad. Reds fan and professional podcast producer Duncan Barber was among them as he speaks to fellow supporters and BBC Radio Nottingham commentator Colin Fray about what the experience is like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 21 · 31 min
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool opposition verdict | Goals incoming?
Matt Davies is joined by Liverpool fan and writer Josh Williams for the opposition view ahead of Arne Slot's team taking on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at the City Ground. We discuss Liverpool's current form and if they are playing better than when Forest beat them at Anfield. We also look at key match ups and Slot's obsession with Forest getting the better of Liverpool of late. #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 your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 20 · 1 hr 4 min
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool match preview | Ange on The Overlap | Edu exit?
Vitor Pereira made a perfect start as Nottingham Forest manager with a 3-0 win over Fenerbahce in the Europa League. Next up is a home game against Liverpool in the Premier League as the Reds look to stave off relegation in the final months of the season. Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and Pete Blackburn to reflect on the win in Istanbul and preview Sunday's game at the City Ground. We also discuss the latest report by John Percy in The Telegraph on Edu's future and Ange Postecoglou's appearance on The Overlap. #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 your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 🖊️ To sign up for Pete's substack go to: https://petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/ 00:00 Intro 03:03 Fenerbahce review 21:28 Liverpool preview 47:16 Edu to go? 51:15 Ange on The Overlap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 19 · 53 min
Fenerbahce 0 Nottingham Forest 3 match verdict | Perfect Pereira start!
Nottingham Forest put in one of their best performances of the season to beat Fenerbahce 3-0 in the Europa League play-off round first leg on Thursday night as Vitor Pereira took charge of the Reds for the first time. It was a dream start for the new boss as Forest won with goals from Murillo, Igor Jesus and Morgan Gibbs-White. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Michael Temple and former Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan to discuss the game in full. #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 learn about this week's HomeMove property go to: https://www.homemoveea.co.uk/property/queens-road-nottingham-nottinghamshire-ng2-3bx/ 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 18 · 58 min
Fenerbahce vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Pereira opportunity?
Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer, Dan Cook and Greg Mitchell as we preview Vitor Pereira's first game in charge of Nottingham Forest as they face Fenerbahce in Istanbul in the Europa League. We discuss renewed optimism for the game, a hostile atmosphere and team selection before shifting focus to the Premier League relegation battle. #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/ 🪟 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 your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 17 · 56 min
Nottingham Forest relegation rivals on Premier League battle to beat the drop
Nottingham Forest fans are terrified by the prospect of relegation but how are fans of the other teams at the bottom of the Premier League feeling. To find out, Matt Davies spoke with Mark Carlaw from the West Ham Way, Tottenham fan Baker, Leeds United journalist Chris O'Connor, Brighton fan Az Phillips and Matt Watts from a Team Called Palace podcast on Crystal Palace. #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 book a taxi with Eastwood Cars or Ignite Cars go to: https://eastwoodcars.co.uk/ or https://ignite-cars.co.uk/ 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 16 · 50 min
Pereira's fresh start as legend rages at Nottingham Forest players
Nottingham Forest players are ready for the home stretch of the season under Vitor Pereira as he became the fourth manager of the club in 2025/26. Pereira replaces Sean Dyche in the dugout as Reds legend Garry Birtles rages at the players for getting Dyche the sack amid reports they weren't happy with his training, tactics and man management. Matt Davies is also joined by Michael Temple. #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/ 🚗 Thank you to today's second sponsors, Global Telemetrics. Find out more about how to keep your vehicle safe by emailing forestfocus@globaltelemetrics.com 👕 To get your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 15 · 23 min
Nottingham Forest appoint Vitor Pereira | Short term gain, long term pain?
Nottingham Forest have appointed Vitor Pereira as their fourth manager of the season on a contract until the summer of 2027. Matt Davies hears from Ryan Leister from the Wolves Report and Ari Bouloubassis from Thrylos 7 International, who cover Olympiacos. Both tell us about the good and bad of Pereira's time at their clubs and if they think he is a good appointment for Forest. #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 your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 14 · 44 min
What to expect from Vitor Pereira at Nottingham Forest
Vitor Pereira is poised to be named Nottingham Forest's fourth manager of the season after the sacking of Sean Dyche. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn to look at what to expect from the former Wolves boss when it comes to tactics, formations and how he sees the game. #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 your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 01:58 Early thoughts on Pereira 06:17 Early impact at Wolves 09:00 Pereira tactics 20:55 Formations at Forest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 13 · 1 hr 4 min
Nottingham Forest Q&A | Who goes if Reds relegated? Pereira long term?
Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Steve Battlemuch for our latest Nottingham Forest Q&A with podcast listeners. Topics on the agenda which players will be here next season if Forest stay up or are relegated from the Premier League, Evangelos Marinakis' role in this season's debacle and if Edu should be fired. #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 your podcast merchandise go to: https://www.forest-focus.co.uk/category/all-products 00:00 Intro 03:01 Which players could go? 13:04 Winners and losers 19:16 Pereira long term? 26:35 Marinakis and Edu 36:15 Points targets 42:59 Pundits on Dyche 49:13 Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices