The international break couldn’t have come at a better time for Nottingham Forest, and Philippe Montanier in particular. Saturday’s defeat at the hands of Bristol City was the seventh without a win in all competitions for the reds, and you just can’t see them turning it around any time soon. Yet the manager still sees … Continue reading Time for a Break

Despite Nottingham Forest having one of the worst defensive records in the football league, it’s fair to say that they have one of the best defenders in that category too. Michael Mancienne has been excellent this season and has basically carried over his form from the end of the last term. At times he’s been … Continue reading Mancienne is the Man

Nottingham Forest suffered their third defeat in a row on Saturday, and all three were fully deserved. Under fire boss, Philippe Mountaineer will have to produce more than fancy cheese if he is to address the current slump by his team. From day one I have been outspoken regarding the French man’s philosophy regarding defensive … Continue reading Results Are a True Reflection

When ball number two was paired up with number nineteen, the EFL/League Cup suddenly became very interesting again. Those numbers had fatefully brought together two old adversaries in the shape of Nottingham Forest and Arsenal. Amazingly the two clubs hadn’t faced each other for a staggering seventeen years; immediately, cringe worthy images of Big Ron … Continue reading The Price is Right

Philippe Montanier has bamboozled us all with his continuous adjustments but it’s time to stop the changes! Since taking the reins at the City Ground, the Frenchman has proved somewhat unpredictable regarding player selection and choice of formation. In all fairness, he has created an entertaining brand of football and in stark contrast to last … Continue reading Norfolk n Change!

The shock signing of former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner, can only be described as an intelligent one. The wounds from the underhand departure of Oliver Burke were still fresh when I got wind of the possible signing of Bendtner. In all honesty I thought it was another PR stunt, like the proposed managerial recruitment of … Continue reading Bendtner is a Welcome Signing

Forest picked up their first away point of the season, in what can only be described as classic at Villa Park. The meeting of two former European champions outside of the top flight, is possibly a world first but certainly lived up to its billing. It was a welcome relief not to hear “Champions of … Continue reading Lansbury Shines in His Best Position

Just when you thought it was safe to talk positively about Nottingham Forest, they sell our brightest talent in the blink of an eye. Unless you have been on Mars; you’ll no doubt have heard about Oliver Burke’s departure from Nottingham Forest at the weekend. However; I will embellish on this fiasco later on in … Continue reading Burke says goodbye in style

Can you remember the last time Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United in a final, or the time when Eric Cantona played for Sheffield Wednesday? The answer is The Guinness Soccer six tournament; an annual competition that the country’s elite took very seriously indeed. Fellow forest fans will remember this with fondness (those old enough), because … Continue reading Guinness Soccer Six

Oliver Burke may only be Nineteen years of age, but he’s carried Nottingham Forest at times this season. For one so young, he seems to have grown, not only in stature but in terms of mentality too. No surprise then, that he’s joint top scorer with Britt Assombalonga. On Saturday against Wigan, his goals were … Continue reading Burke is papering the cracks