Best Sean Blackburn Podcasts (2025)

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Wolves 0 Nottingham Forest 1 match verdict | Painful watch but a massive win 53:24

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Nottingham Forest were 1-0 winners at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Wednesday night in a game that was desperately lacking quality, but three points was all that matters as Igor Jesus got the only goal. Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan to discuss the game in full from 9.45pm. #nffc #…

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Wolves vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | A first win of the season? 23:21

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Matt Davies is join by Ryan Leister of the Wolves Report to give us the opposition view ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. It's been a nightmare season for Wolves as they have just two points to their name. However, they did play well against Aston Villa so can they beat Forest? We also discuss the bigger p…

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Wolves vs Nottingham Forest preview | John Textor please shut up | City Ground atmosphere 1:15:56

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Nottingham Forest head to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Wednesday night as we preview that game in full. It won't be an easy one after Wolves put in their best performance of the season despite losing to Aston Villa last time out. We also discuss Evangelos Marinakis' relationship with John Textor after an article in The Times mad…

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Omari Hutchinson has to start for Nottingham Forest? | Drop Morato? 1:01:25

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Nottingham Forest were beaten by an impressive Brighton team in the Premier League on Sunday. It was a difficult day for Morato as he covered for an injured Murillo. We discuss if he should keep his place against Wolves if Murillo is out. We also ask if Omari Hutchinson has to start after impressing off the bench again as well as who should cover f…

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Nottingham Forest 0 Brighton 2 post match | Nightmare moments cost Reds 58:48

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Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 by Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League as they missed a chance to make it four wins in a row in all competitions. Brighton could have been four or five goals ahead after 20 minutes but Forest came into the game without getting on the scoresheet. Brighton won it with goals from Maxim de Cuyper and Stefano…

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Nottingham Forest vs Brighton opposition verdict | Impressing under the radar 24:54

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Brighton and Hove Albion are the visitors to the City Ground on Sunday as they take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The visitors are sixth in the table with three wins in their last six games. Matt Davies is joined by Seagulls fan regular Az Phillips to give the lowdown on their season, key men Danny Welbeck and Yankuba Minteh and if a …

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Will Nottingham Forest make it four wins in a row? | Brighton match preview 49:34

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Nottingham Forest are looking to continue their transformation under Sean Dyche and make it four wins in a row when they host Brighton and Hove Albion at the City Ground in the Premier League on Sunday.We'll preview the game in full and reflect on the Europa League win against Malmo as Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and former Reds winger Fr…

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Nottingham Forest 3 Malmo 0 post match verdict | Kalimuendo scores, Murillo injury 45:37

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Nottingham Forest faced Malmo in a repeat of the 1979 European Cup final when the sides meet in the Europa League at the City Ground. It was a routine win this time for the Reds thanks to goals from Ryan Yates, Arnauld Kalimuendo and Nikola Milenkovic. There was an injury scare though for Murillo as he went off holding his hamstring in the second h…

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BONUS PODCAST | Brian Laws on Morgan Gibbs-White injury and Nottingham Forest's win at Liverpool 26:59

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Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest defender and BBC Radio Nottingham summariser Brian Laws to discuss the news Morgan Gibbs-White will miss the Europa League game against Malmo through injury. We also reflect on Forest's 3-0 win at Liverpool and on Sean Dyche's impact on the club since his appointment as manager. #nffc #nottinghamfor…

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Nottingham Forest vs Malmo opposition preview | A nightmare season after title dominance 24:36

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Matt Davies is joined by Swedish football expert Josip Ladan to tell us more about Malmo FF ahead of their Europa League game against Nottingham Forest. We all know about the 1979 European Cup final but Josip tells us about their recent dominance of Swedish football before dramatic decline in the season which recently ended. We also discuss their b…

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Can Nottingham Forest win the Europa League? | Malmo match preview 45:04

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Nottingham Forest face one of the most famous names in their history in Malmo on Thursday night. It's a repeat of the 1979 European Cup final, but this time the match in the Europa League at the City Ground.We'll preview the match in full as Forest look to climb the table against a team which has one point from four games and finished their domesti…

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Liverpool 0 Nottingham Forest 3 | Time to reset aims? Williams best PL full-back? Jesus over Wood? 57:28

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Nottingham Forest won for the second season in a row at Anfield and this time it was even better as Sean Dyche's team beat Liverpool 3-0 with goals from Murillo, Nicolo Savona and Morgan Gibbs-White. Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple, Pete Blackburn and former Reds defender James Perch as we review the game and ask if Forest should now reset …

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Liverpool 0 Nottingham Forest 3 match verdict | Absolutely incredible win! 58:17

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Nottingham Forest beat Liverpool 3-0 in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday afternoon with an absolutely incredible performance. The Reds were even better than their win of a year ago when Callum Hudson-Odoi got the only goal. This time they moved out of the relegation zone with goals from Murillo, Nicolo Savona and Morgan Gibbs-White. Matt D…

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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Perfect timing for another Anfield shock? 28:43

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Matt Davies is joined by Liverpool fan and analyst Josh Williams ahead of Nottingham Forest's trip to Anfield in the Premier League. Both thought Liverpool would win the title before a ball was kicked but Arne Slot's team have lost five out of 11 games so far and are currently eighth. We discuss what's gone wrong and why, key battles to be won, Slo…

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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest match preview | Another Anfield shock? 44:50

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Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Pete Blackburn as we preview Nottingham Forest's trip to Liverpool in the Premier League. Arne Slot's team were big favourites to win the title again at the start of the season but have lost five out of 11 games. Having won 1-0 at Anfield a year ago, could Forest spring another shock or are we forgetting F…

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Nottingham Forest loan watch | A future Premier League player at Mansfield Town? 22:35

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Nottingham Forest have three players on loan at Mansfield Town this season with one in particularly standing out at the League One club. Matt Davies is joined by Stags fan Benedict Mason to give his verdict on Jamie McDonnell, Joe Gardner and Kyle McAdam. We also discuss Forest's relationship with Mansfield and the work of manager Nigel Clough, a R…

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Dyche's Forest | Savona and Gibbs-White importance, Sels analysis 58:57

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Sean Dyche has made an immediate impact on Nottingham Forest after a miserable 39 days under Ange Postecoglou. Matt Davies is joined by Harrogate Town goalkeeper James Belshaw as he looks at Dyche's tactics, goals scored and conceded, the key men in the team including Nicolo Savona and Morgan Gibbs-White, as well a look at Matz Sels' form in goal. …

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Predicting the next six games | Why would Elliot Anderson join Man Utd in January? 1:04:05

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Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and Pete Blackburn as we predict the next six Premier League games for Nottingham Forest and the teams at the bottom of the table to see if Forest could be out of the relegation zone at Christmas. We'll predict how many points Forest will get from the next six fixtures as well as how Fulham, Leeds United, Bur…

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Inside the Issue | "My Life, By Barbara Rosenberg," by Jordy Rosenberg 45:25

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Jordy Rosenberg reads his story “My Life, by Barbara Rosenberg,” from issue no. 253 (Fall 2025), told from the perspective of Barbara, a mother from Brooklyn who is ready to battle a corduroy blazer and the child who wants to wear it freely. This episode was produced by John DeLore, Lori Dorr, and Emily Stokes. The music used in this episode is “Ga…

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International break Nottingham Forest quiz returns! | Podcast battle of Reds knowledge 1:01:41

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It's the international break and with that in mind it's quiz time on today's podcast as Matt Davies and Steve Paul Morley team up to take on Steve Battlemuch and Ian Finch with Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn posing the questions. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/…

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Should Nottingham Forest let Arnaud Kalimuendo go? | Dyche's best XI? 1:00:17

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Matt Davies is joined by Emily Williamson and Will Tomlinson (WT Analysis) to answer listener Nottingham Forest questions, as well as discuss a report from Florian Plettenberg that Stuttgart are interest in Reds striker Arnaud Kalimuendo. Topics include January transfer targets, Forest's best XI when everyone is fit and whether the club should term…

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Seb Hutchinson on Nottingham Forest's chaotic season and the club's future 56:35

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Matt Davies is joined by Sky Sports commentator Seb Hutchinson to discuss the season so far for Nottingham Forest and the chaos around it after the sacking of Nuno, disastrous hiring of Ange Postecoglou and the arrival of Sean Dyche. We also look to the future of the club as well as go off on tangents on Forest fan expectation vs Sunderland fans no…

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Is this the turning point for Nottingham Forest after Leeds United win? 1:01:00

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Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and former Nottingham Forest favourite Franz Carr to reflect on the 3-1 win against Leeds United, as well as Sean Dyche's opening games in charge.We'll discuss the key players in the game, not least Omari Hutchinson and look ahead to upcoming fixtures after the international break. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 D…

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Nottingham Forest 3 Leeds United 1 post match verdict | Huge win for Reds! 1:03:07

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Nottingham Forest beat Leeds United 3-1 in a massive game in the Premier League. Those Forest didn't mathematically have to win, three points is a huge psychological boost going into the international break as it reels in today's opponents and Burnley at the bottom of the table. Matt Davies is joined by Paul Morley and James Belshaw to discuss goal…

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Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United opposition view | Away woes to continue? 22:34

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Matt Davies is joined by Graham Smyth from the Yorkshire Evening Post to tell us more about Leeds United ahead of their trip to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. We discuss their poor away form, questions over the quality of their attack, the future of Daniel Farke and how they will go about the game tactically. #n…

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Did Forest waste £200m? | Gibbs-White dropped by England | Leeds preview 1:03:43

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Matt Davies is joined by Daniel Storey and Mikey Clarke to reflect on Nottingham Forest's 0-0 draw with Sturm Graz as summer signings didn't take their chance. We'll ask if the huge summer spend was a waste of money and also discuss Morgan Gibbs-White's axing from the England squad. We'll also preview the Premier League game against Leeds United as…

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Sturm Graz 0 Nottingham Forest 0 | Unfit players blow their chance? 55:38

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Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns, Michael Temple and former Nottingham Forest B team captain Sam Collins after the Reds drew 0-0 with Sturm Graz in the Europa League. It was far from the night Forest wanted as Morgan Gibbs-White missed a first half penalty and Forest ended the game with four central defenders on the pitch and Nicolo Savona on…

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Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest match preview | How many changes? 39:13

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Nottingham Forest are back in Europa League action when they go to Austria to take on Sturm Graz. With Forest 19th in the Premier League and facing a massive game against Leeds United on Sunday, the big question is how many changes will Sean Dyche make?Matt Davies is joined by Greg Mitchell and Matt Davies-Adams to preview the game in full and the …

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Dyche was my Forest apprentice | Clough memories | Wingers rated 41:06

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Matt Davies is joined by former Nottingham Forest winger Franz Carr to discuss his days at the club under Brian Clough, including a funny story around an interview with John Motson. We also discuss current manager Sean Dyche being his apprentice as a youth team player and Franz rates the current crop of wingers focussing on Callum Hudson-Odoi, Dan …

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Nottingham Forest 2 Man Utd 2 match review | Must beat Leeds next? 1:06:40

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Nottingham Forest drew 2-2 with Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday after fighting back from conceding a controversial first goal as the ball did not go out when a corner was given. We'll review the game in full and discuss the contrasting fortunes of Douglas Luiz and Ryan Yates, an improved performance from Morgan Gibbs-White and a…

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Nottingham Forest 2 Manchester United 2 match verdict | Something to build on? 53:58

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Nottingham Forest were the underdogs against a resurgent Manchester United as the two sides met in the Premier League at the City Ground. It finished 2-2 though as Forest fought back from a controversial Casemiro goal with goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolo Savona. However, United could not hold on as Amad scored late on with Forest failing t…

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Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd opposition verdict | Have Utd turned a corner? 27:38

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Nottingham Forest host a Manchester United team who look to have turned their club around with three Premier League wins in a row. But is it a false dawn? Matt Davies is joined by United fan Pras as we discuss that question, as well as what has changed tactically and Pras gives his predicted XI for the game at the City Ground. #nffc #nottinghamfore…

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Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd preview | Gibbs-White interview reaction 1:01:34

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Nottingham Forest take on Manchester United in Sean Dyche's first Premier League home game in charge. We'll preview the game in full and ask how many changes should Dyche make from the team which lost to Bournemouth last time out. We'll also discuss Morgan Gibbs-White's pre-match comments about United's 'incredible' turnaround which have riled up F…

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Are Nottingham Forest going down? | Were we wrong about the signings? 1:01:58

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Matt Davies is joined by Mark Sutherns and Rob Adcock to answer Nottingham Forest questions from Forest Focus listeners. We discuss how the season has fallen apart, if we were wrong about the summer transfer business, if we need to play 4-3-3 and if Forest are getting relegated from the Premier League. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🎫 Treat yourself to Se…

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Henry Winter on the Premier League relegation battle and backing Nottingham Forest 37:55

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Matt Davies is joined by renowned football writer Henry Winter to discuss the Premier League relegation battle and Nottingham Forest's chances of staying up. We also discuss Sean Dyche's appointment, Elliot Anderson playing so many games, Morgan Gibbs-White's form and whether Manchester United have really turned the corner. #nffc #nottinghamforest …

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Time for players to step up at Nottingham Forest as relegation battle on? 1:02:11

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Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 at Bournemouth in Sean Dyche's first Premier League game in charge. It was a one sided affair and left Forest rooted in the relegation zone after nine games.Now Forest have a huge week ahead before hosting Manchester United next Saturday. Dyche has promised there will be plenty of work on the training ground. Do th…

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Bournemouth 2 Nottingham Forest 0 | Post match verdict as Reds easily beaten 1:00:22

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Sean Dyche took charge of Nottingham Forest for the first time in the Premier League as the Reds were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Bournemouth. Forest were overrun in the first half before improving marginally in the second half with Forest rooted in the bottom three after nine. We'll discuss team selection, a contentious first goal, a poorly defended…

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Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest opposition verdict | Dyche brings new dynamic? 22:56

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Forest Focus' Matt Davies is joined by Bournemouth fan regular Matt Davies to give us the lowdown on the high flying Cherries ahead of Sunday's meeting between the teams in the Premier League. Bournemouth are currently flying in third and have one of the most in-form players in the country in Antoine Semenyo. We discuss all that and their impressiv…

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Dream start for Sean Dyche at Nottingham Forest | Bournemouth preview 1:04:58

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It has been a miserable season for Nottingham Forest but it all felt right again as the Reds beat Porto 2-0 in the Europa League in Sean Dyche's first game in charge. We'll reflect on the match, as well as Morgan Gibbs-Whites' post match interview when he said it felt like he could breathe again on TNT Sports. We'll also look ahead to the Premier L…

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Nottingham Forest 2 Porto 0 | Post match verdict as Dyche wins first game 55:51

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Sean Dyche enjoyed a dream start as he took charge Nottingham Forest for the first time and they beat 2-0 Porto in the Europa League with penalties from Morgan Gibbs-White and Igor Jesus. We discuss the game in full as Matt Davies is joined by Michael Temple and former Reds B team captain Sam Collins. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe…

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Nottingham Forest vs Porto opposition verdict | Huge first test for Dyche 22:07

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Sean Dyche takes charge of Nottingham Forest for the first time against Porto in the Europa League. Forest need a win to kick-start their European campaign but Porto will prove to a tough test given their incredible start to the season under Francesco Farioli. Matt Davies is joined by Porto fan Andrew Batista from the Long Ball Futebol podcast to d…

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Matt Forde on 'miserable' Ange and knowing Sean Dyche 53:34

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Matt Davies is joined by comedian and Nottingham Forest fan Matt Forde to discuss the departure of Ange Postecoglou and knowing it had to happen, knowing Sean Dyche and what he is really like and dealing with grief after the terrible loss suffered by Stuart Pearce this week. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can al…

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Is Sean Dyche the right man at the right time for Nottingham Forest? 1:00:36

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Sean Dyche is officially Nottingham Forest manager having signed a contract until the summer of 2027. We discuss his appointment in full and ask if the former Everton boss is the right man at the right time with Forest in the Premier League relegation zone and on to their third manager of the season already.Matt Davies is joined by Mikey Clarke and…

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Sean Dyche to be next Nottingham Forest manager after Ange Postecoglou sacked 1:05:50

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Ange Postecoglou's time at Nottingham Forest is over after just 39 days but that does not mean the problems have gone away. Forest owner Evanglelos Marinakis is in the process of choosing the next manager and it's one he can't afford to get wrong with Sean Dyche poised to be announced on Monday. Fulham manager Marco Silva was also a target and form…

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Chloe Mustaki on beating cancer and refusing to give up on football 24:29

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Nottingham Forest Women and Republic of Ireland defender Chloe Mustaki joins us to discuss being diagnosed with cancer at 19 and overcoming another career threatening injury as fought for a career in professional football. #nffc #nottinghamforest 🙏 Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/chan…

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Ange Postecoglou sacked! | Roberto Mancini or Sean Dyche next at Nottingham Forest? 1:09:08

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Ange Postecoglou has been unceremoniously sacked 20 minutes after Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-0 by Chelsea, ending a shambolic stint as manager after eight winless games. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Paul Morley and Adam Summerton from TNT Sports to react to the news, the timing of the decision from Evangelos Marinakis, what next and who …

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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea opposition verdict | Could Chelsea see red? 21:49

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Matt Davies is joined by Chelsea fan Harry Daniels (FPL Harry) to give us the opposition verdict ahead of their game against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Harry gives us the lowdown on the season so far and a predicted XI. Plus we also ask if they have a discipline problem after multiple red cards. #NFFC #nottinghamforest #chelsea 🎫 Treat y…

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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea match preview | Can Ange finally get a win? 55:00

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Nottingham Forest have endured a miserable couple of months since the first two unbeaten games of the season. Ange Postecoglou has yet to win in seven games as manager and fans already want him to be sacked. Can he get them onside to at least some degree with a win against Chelsea?We'll preview the Premier League game in full as Matt Davies is join…

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Should we give Ange Postecoglou another chance at Nottingham Forest? 59:51

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Ange Postecoglou has been written off as Nottingham Forest manager by fans and guests on Forest Focus. With an international break winding down and Sean Dyche touted a successor, do we all have to give one more shot to get it right, starting with the Premier League game against Chelsea? If any podcast regulars are going to back him it's Greg Mitche…

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Warren Joyce on coaching under Ferguson, Football Manager and his rugby legend mentor 1:01:49

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Today's podcast is a Nottingham Forest coaching special as we sit down with B team manager Warren Joyce and head of the academy foundation phase Nathan Cantrill. Warren tells us about his career and early years being inspired by Rugby League legend and TV commentator Ray French, a fresh cycle for the B team, what happens when a new manager comes in…