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24 Aug 2026 20:33:25
Forest negotiating a deal for Delap.
Apparently a loan with a potential to buy.
1.) 24 Aug 2026 23:12:00.
He was injured a lot last year and only scored one goal in the season, and now we buy him for £50 million? Pants-down job if ever there was one.
2.) 25 Aug 2026 07:24:36
Delap will be on Chelsea wages, and that might be the stumbling issue. Watkins is available, and Harvey Elliot from Liverpool
Elliot is an ideal MGW replacement, who is injured currently.
07 Aug 2026 20:57:34
Villa has put a bid in for Man City's reindeer ?. ??.
28 Jul 2026 12:32:36
Don't shoot the messenger.
Have a relative who works at Leeds's UTd unfortunately.
Apparently Ousman Diamonde is in talk's with Leeds as Forest are hesitant on the fee.
Leeds's prepared to offer the full asking price.
Make of it what you will? ??.
1.) 28 Jul 2026 23:17:25
Being reported, Sporting have agreed a EUR40 million fee with us. ?
2.) 29 Jul 2026 04:51:57
Hope so. ??
3.) 01 Aug 2026 09:34:11
Read is more worrying. If the report that we were only a couple of million away from their valuation is correct, and Newcastle are inquiring, it seems like a lot of mucking about.
4.) 01 Aug 2026 10:16:18
Cyclist, I read that Roma are now his most likely destination. ?
5.) 03 Aug 2026 14:32:26
Reid's statement says he is weighing up his options, so he may be looking at CL games, or it may be wages. His agent is obviously trying to get him the best deal, which will also be considered by his agent as he will be in a percentage.
It's an auction, and, as any auction, you need to set a target that is valuable. If the price goes up like Bergval, it's time to strike elsewhere.
02 Jan 2026 13:48:54
Kali has left on loan!
That leaves Jesus and Awonyi?
Hmmmmm ?.
1.) 02 Jan 2026 14:01:36
See below.
2.) 02 Jan 2026 14:03:29
Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt for striker Arnaud Kalimuendo to leave the club just months after he joined, according to Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg.
3.) 02 Jan 2026 14:43:53
Sean Dyche seems to take against certain player's and doesn't give em a far chance, did the same to O'Brien at Everton. If Kalimuendo has left can only think someone's lined up to come to us.
4.) 02 Jan 2026 20:43:00
Rumour has it that Kalimuendo was not a great trainer which, on 40 grand a week, would get up my nose as well Mossy! ☹️.
5.) 02 Jan 2026 21:58:05
The problem is Stokey, John Robertson wasn't great at training, the great players usually had an adversion to it, mentioned a few in a previous post, not saying Kalimuendo would be anywhere near there greatness, but Sean Dyches mantra is a player has to do the "Hard Yards" yet the team looked shattered against Everton.
6.) 03 Jan 2026 11:38:45
Kalimuendo on the bench today, seems he can be in two places at once??.
7.) 07 Jan 2026 18:55:30
Clough was a one off and allowed players to have a cigarette at half time let the go out on the pi55 so long as they performed when needed so Robbo was also a one off over weight and unfit but his performance on the pitch didn't suffer.
8.) 07 Jan 2026 20:20:18
Fair enough but Kalimuendo is no John Robertson. He was in a League of his own mate!
09 Jul 2025 18:38:37
No idea if there is any truth in this?
According to Sports Mole on Nottingham Forest 24 7 site MGW has agreed personal term's with Man City! ?????.
1.) 09 Jul 2025 20:31:22
Nah. McAtee possibly coming our way, MGW staying.
2.) 10 Jul 2025 07:55:39
Sky reckon we are trying to sign McAtee now as well. We do need players who are from an English Academy to meet the regulations:-
At least eight players must be "homegrown, " meaning they were trained by the club or another club in the same national association for at least three years between the ages of 15 and 21. A separate List B exists for younger players (born on or after January 1st of a specific year) who have been at the club for at least two consecutive years.
McAtee qualifies as a home-grown.
3.) 10 Jul 2025 09:19:38
McAtee absolutely useless having watched all of the U21 performances. Also my mate who's a Man City season ticket holder - goes home and away every week says he's Championship class and money for him welcome! If this is true relegation battle coming.
4.) 10 Jul 2025 16:27:35
McAtee. no thanks.
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29 Aug 2026 04:46:56
That makes for interesting reading about Marinakis. It seems he is a polarising figure, similar to how Marmite is perceived – people tend to either like or dislike him intensely.
It is evident that he has made significant investment contributions. However, his impatient nature and fervent desire for immediate success are somewhat troubling.
It is common for every owner to make mistakes occasionally and for fans to express dissatisfaction, even when the club is performing successfully.
It is acknowledged that Marinakis is an enthusiastic owner who may take extreme measures, but ultimately, it is his club, and he is within his rights to take the necessary actions to achieve his objectives.
26 Aug 2026 20:52:52
Today's posts include some heartfelt contributions with valid perspectives, in addition to some that are sarcastic in tone. On a more serious note, I anticipate a challenging season ahead. It is difficult to understand why Marinakis would replace VP, who had the team performing harmoniously, only to be dismissed.
Does OG possess the cunning and resolve required to successfully implement his strategic approach with the team?
Stability is essential, but results are needed as soon as possible, otherwise another roll of the will be on the table.
Hoping things will balance out for the greater good.
1.) 26 Aug 2026 22:35:52
A very fair post. If we are guaranteed one thing with Marinakis, it is change. Last year, it was repeated change when it went wrong (or didn't go well quickly enough), but also change even when it went well (VP).
So, logically, if OG has a tough 6/7 matches, he will come under pressure, and he could even get the chop, therefore.
Let's hope it doesn't get to that. I can see us Supermarket Sweeping over the next week to get more signings, and let's hope there's enough in that. There's probably no great plan; it doesn't appear to have been since we came back.
What is intriguing about OG is that he is 100% his own person. He speaks his mind and is direct. So he could well clash with M even more than others (albeit both parties will have known that).
One thing is also for sure - OG is a very good manager. What he achieved with Frankfurt and also Palace was remarkable really. He's the real deal but that doesn't mean he will get the time and kind of support he probably needs.
2.) 26 Aug 2026 23:16:27
Very good and reasoned posts, guys. I still can't quite believe that Mr M threw out a coach, VP, who had our team cohesive, playing great football, and winning games. It simply doesn't make sense.
I don't buy into the debates about who is the better coach. I don't care. For me, I'm a great believer that the 'proof of the pudding is in the eating'. VP had Forest in the perfect place. Big M has ruined that.
3.) 26 Aug 2026 23:20:38
L, can't argue with that. VP did a remarkable job.
4.) 27 Aug 2026 08:49:59
Great posts all of the above. ? ?
26 Aug 2026 06:31:32
Post match quotes via Glasner.
Nottingham Forest ‘ignoring reality’ in opening losses – Oliver Glasner.
“This is a little bit the assessment after six weeks here, that maybe – and not just in the team, it’s maybe in the club – that there’s a little bit of ignoring the reality,” Glasner said.
“Right now, we are far away from where we want to be, and what I’m really convinced in that where we will be.
“The fact is that this team had a relegation battle for nine months. Very turbulent season and it ended with a huge effort to stay in the league, and this is our starting point.
“It’s really very important not to blame anybody because sometimes I tell them facts and they say, ‘Oh, Glasner is complaining’.
“No, no, no. But then maybe your best midfielder (Elliot Anderson) leaves the club and now we expect we compete for European places because Oliver Glasner is in. Sorry, this is what I can’t deliver within six weeks.
“I’m no magician, no messiah, just hard work. That is what we have to do.
“It doesn’t make sense talking about seventh two years ago. It’s hard, it’s tough, but if you ignore the reality then you live in dreamland and this is never the best thing to do.”
Fair points I'd say.
1.) 26 Aug 2026 13:40:03
I'd say so too, Ripley. ?
26 Aug 2026 05:43:03
Following another defeat, it appears that the current squad may not be optimally suited for the tactics being implemented by Glasner. Specifically, Wood seems to be past his prime, and the players collectively appear disoriented on the pitch.
In hindsight did Marinakis do the right thing with VP?
It is evident that VP and Nuno successfully motivated the team to function cohesively.
Each player demonstrated a clear understanding of their individual role and the roles of their teammates.
Will OG get it right? I sincerely hope so, because we can't keep rolling the dice and getting rid of coaches/ management.
It's not over as yet but it doesn't look great at this early stage.
Patience is needed, along with a few replacements.
Please maintain your belief.
23 Aug 2026 17:12:23
Unfortunately, we suffered a defeat due to a free kick. Prior to that, a draw seemed likely. We have completed one game with many more remaining. Do we anticipate at least three new players joining the team to achieve better balance?
I believe Marinakis should observe Leeds and Farke and note how maintaining faith in a coach can yield positive results.
Hopefully, he has realised that employing numerous coaches has only served to damage his reputation, and by sticking with OG, makes sense.
Dust off the loss, move fourth and get results.
1.) 23 Aug 2026 18:25:36
"Fourth"??!!
I thought we were "Fourth" from bottom!!!.
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2.) 23 Aug 2026 19:50:27
Bloody predictive txt. ??
3.) 23 Aug 2026 19:56:40
Eye no, mate... absolute night mayor!!!.
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4.) 24 Aug 2026 06:33:22
Rogie. ?????
5.) 24 Aug 2026 10:07:36
Excellent post, Ripley.
By the way, the inventor of predictive text passed away recently. ?
His funnel is tomato.
Restaurant in peace. ?
6.) 24 Aug 2026 13:38:14
May the fourth be with us.
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29 Jul 2026 04:51:57
Hope so. ??
28 Jul 2025 13:59:29
Heard Luiz has turned down Everton.
Probably end up at Man U?
28 Jul 2025 13:58:37
If the Greekfather is doing it the price will cheaper otherwise a horse's ? head will be in someone's bed.
26 Jul 2025 16:53:09
Red I know we have a ding dong or three but Traore. not for me.
26 Jul 2025 16:52:12
Fofona going to Everton. ?????.
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06 Sep 2026 08:04:39
Bowie, I appreciate your posts, but I am uncertain about the connection between warfare and football. Winter raises a valid point concerning the historical context and the current state of football. Fighting for one's country and playing football are fundamentally different endeavors.
Mr. Glasner is currently in charge; let's support him until his term concludes.
Marinakis, I'm sure, has his hand on the trigger!
05 Sep 2026 19:08:28
Enjoy Stokey. ??
01 Sep 2026 19:50:11
More like Windy Wendy. ???
01 Sep 2026 17:22:04
Shhhh. ???
01 Sep 2026 16:52:38
Regarding the topic of lipstick shades, I assume you are familiar with them. Are you not Wendy, who on Wednesdays wears a black wig, stilettos, a beauty spot, and a leopard print dress?