26 Apr 2026 15:28:10
Just a couple of footnotes to our recent games against Burnley and Sunderland.
Firstly the refs. Tom Kirk, newly promoted to ref Prem games v Burnley and the sometimes inconsistent Darren England v Sunderland. Both excellent. Both let the games flow and crucially, they weren’t the centre of attention and you didn’t really notice them, always a good indication in my book.
Secondly, a shout out to young Hutchinson particularly against Sunderland.

Looked to have gained confidence and starting to live up to his price tag. Ran their full backs ragged and puts in a decent cross.
Lastly, I was impressed by “forgotten” young man Luca Netz. Looked composed in his 30 minutes, not frightened to get forward, helped create the last goal and looked a genuine prospect at this level.

1.) 26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 2026 16:07:57
Always had faith in Hutchinson, he's coming good just at the right time.
Netz getting game time too.

2.) 26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 2026 16:16:06
To be honest, Netz looks the business to me, a great signing who needs to play more! I'll give credit to the set piece coach, what a difference in the Sunderland game!
Some stats from the BBC figures: Forest had something like 80 shots over 3/4 games without scoring; against Sunderland, 6 shots with 5 goals!
COYR.

3.) 26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 2026 18:44:22
Sorry, the diamond, I really don't rate Hutchinson. He is just not bringing enough to the team. I'd get rid of him, probably at a loss. It's ok showing off, stepping over the ball, etc.

But you need to put decent balls into the striker area. And his efforts on goal are pretty bad. Don't get me wrong, I will have a statto proving me wrong. Just what I see, bud.

4.) 26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 2026 19:19:41
All that showing off stuff can be coached out of him, Bowie, my friend, hopefully.
Keep it simple, beat your man, and cross to the far post. Just put it on Woody's head or to MGW's feet, job done!

5.) 26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 2026 19:36:16
Exactly, Stokey bud, I know I keep highlighting Clough/Taylor, but they'd hate it. Just stick to basics, looking up. Not guessing. How I'd coach a team. (the game isn't about yourself as an individual, but a team).

6.) 27 Apr 2026
26 Apr 2026 22:07:30
He's too lightweight for me.
Never looks like scoring either, but doing a good job atm.

7.) 27 Apr 2026
26 Apr 2026 22:40:51
Hutchison played for the England 21 who won the Europeans, for which Mactee was captain, incidentally. So both are rated highly by Lee Carsley, who I respect. We need all our players on board and encouraged in the run-in. I don’t need to tell anyone on this site what will happen if we keep losing and West Ham and Spurs keep winning.

So, let’s get right behind all our players who will help us stay up. I certainly don’t want the Championship, but win the Europa Cup.

8.) 27 Apr 2026
26 Apr 2026 22:53:49
Simple answer is Spurs scraped one win all year against a relegated side.
We haven't kept losing, though we've not been beaten for a while.
But you are right about sticking together, and that's exactly what Vitor has instilled in the players, along with tons of confidence.
Our goal difference is a point as well.

9.) 27 Apr 2026
27 Apr 2026 10:40:53
All great posts. ?