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09 Sep 2026 14:45:41
RUMOURS:
We could still get Dodo on a free transfer. His contract with Fiorentina ends in 2027, so he can be signed for free in January.
We are still looking to buy Corinthians star youngster, midfielder Andre (age 189) who would be able to join in January.
Speaking of midfielders, "Nottingham Forest midfielder Ibrahim Sangare is being considered by Besiktas as an alternative to Rangers star Nicolas Raskin, who they failed to sign during the summer transfer window."
1.) 09 Sep 2026 15:31:41
Andre is even older than me then Cyclist ….
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01 Sep 2026 23:52:59
Out/In
Gunn - Bender ?
Ortega - ???? ?
Abbott - ???? ?
Morata - Diamonde ?
Boly - ???? ?
Huchinson - Munoz ?
Anderson - Schlager ?
Bakwa - Kalimuendo ?
Taiwo - Delap ?
01 Sep 2026 15:05:10
Nottingham Forest are said to have had an offer rejected for Newcastle United star Jacob Murphy as they rush to get business done ahead of the deadline this evening, on Tuesday night.
1.) 01 Sep 2026 16:20:35
It's a strange one, unless it's a loan. We've just got rid of Hutch and Bakwa (Hutch to Amorim's AC Milan, who use wing backs mostly as well). Murphy is 31. ?♂️ ?
2.) 01 Sep 2026 16:45:34
2 bids, apparently. Maybe his assists are what Glasner wants. Delap would get fantastic service from him. ?
3.) 01 Sep 2026 17:17:58
Not if we don't play wingers. ?
4.) 01 Sep 2026 17:40:30
Wingback? ?
5.) 01 Sep 2026 18:50:11
Not sure we will be putting in 3rd bid, he is no spring chicken.
6.) 01 Sep 2026 19:05:44
We're back in for Garner, Everton must hate us atm. 50 million plus is being quoted. Sounds like a cheat bid to me. ?
7.) 01 Sep 2026 19:44:18
I'd have Garner anytime.
8.) 01 Sep 2026 19:56:53
Yeah, me too, but that American forward to the Toffees has fallen through, so they probably won't be selling anymore. ?
31 Aug 2026 21:38:00
Zach Abbott likely to go on loan with option to Southampton.
1.) 01 Sep 2026 11:04:21.
Morato was more of a threat in the opposing box, with a better xG and xA, while he also completed more long balls per 90 than his compatriot.
The West Ham-linked defender made more tackles, clearances and blocks per 90 than Cunha, while he was also dribbled past less on average too.
He won more ground and aerial duels per 90 too, and lost possession on fewer occasions, although Cunha won more interceptions and committed fewer fouls per 90.
Glasner's treatment of Morato seems misguided, especially considering that he is one of just two Reds centre-backs who are left-footed, and so is comfortable on the left side of a back three.
2.) 01 Sep 2026 11:07:26
Hugo Larsson, young MF from Frankfurt, is interesting.
According to Florian Plettenberg, Eintracht Frankfurt are in talks with Nottingham Forest to sign Arnaud Kalimuendo.
Would the Kali deal be used as leverage?
31 Aug 2026 18:04:50
Puerta is a Red.
1.) 31 Aug 2026 18:53:06
Off on loan. Are we the new Chelsea?
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09 Sep 2026 21:05:42
A post about football not each other coming up (I know, some of you aren't interested in silly old footy).
Chelsea are losing to Leeds.
1.) 09 Sep 2026 22:58:58
Wow! Didn't watch the second half, unfortunately. It was Chelsea 0-2 Leeds at half time and I checked out. ?
2.) 10 Sep 2026 05:13:05
A fixture like this takes me back to where I first got into Football. Every team had a Chopper Harris or Norman "bite your legs" character. There was at least one player in a team who had three front teeth missing. The sports scientist was a bloke in baggy shorts running on the pitch with a galvanised bucket with cold water and sponge! And the only player who wore gloves was the goalie! Good old days. I wonder. ?
3.) 10 Sep 2026 07:46:30
So Alonso sussed Leeds out in the second half then, 6 goals scored with just one reply. Forest should have done Leeds the same way, but the results stand as they are.
Ndoye wanted by Man United now, so what do they see in him? Maybe the lad just doesn't want to be at Forest now!!!
4.) 10 Sep 2026 10:07:57
Chelsea look awesome going forward, Rogers, Palmer, Neto and Pedro are a delight to watch. ?
5.) 10 Sep 2026 17:20:41
Really, Redtrree.
Tell him I will drive him there.
05 Sep 2026 14:07:48
M. Sels
5, Murillo, Defender
31, Milenkovic, Defender
23, Jair Cunha, Defender
3, Williams, Midfielder
24, McAtee, Midfielder
21, Schlager, Midfielder
34, Aina, Midfielder
14, Ndoye, Attacking Midfielder
10, Gibbs-White, Attacking Midfielder (c)
19, Delap, Striker
1.) 05 Sep 2026 14:20:30
Netz doesn't get the start, I feel he's earned. Apart from that, happy with the team.
2.) 05 Sep 2026 14:20:52
No Diamonde.
3.) 05 Sep 2026 14:27:32
I'm happy with that team too.
COYRS!!!!
02 Sep 2026 12:26:54
Actual changes to the Forest Squad.
GK
Sels
Victor
Bender (in for Ortega)
Defenders
Aina
Munoz (in for Morato)
Williams
Netz
Savona
Murillo
Milenkovic
Midfield
Sangare
Dominguez
Gibbs-White
McAtee
Schlager (in for Anderson)
Yates
Attackers
Hudson Odoi
Wood
Jesus
Ndoye
Kalimuendo (in for Hutchinson)
Delap (in for Taiwo)
Only 5 changes really.
There is one more space as that is only 24. We can bring in under 22-year-old players, hence the bids for young MFs.
My honest assessment? Slightly stronger squad if the MF does OK.
Weaknesses:
Do we trust Victor and Bender if Sels gets injured? I'm unsure.
Not left sided CB to cover for Murillo. Not much depth at CB if we are playing 3 at the back.
No club could replace Anderson as he's unique.
We just don't know whether Wood will be fit enough to perform (he's great when he does). It is an improvement is Kalimuendo and Delap do well.
1.) 02 Sep 2026 13:22:39
Good appraisal cyclist, the goalkeeper situation is the one that bothers me most. Have to hope Sels doesn't get injured.
2.) 02 Sep 2026 13:26:04
That's a helpful side by side.
We aren't stronger, though, in my view, and we knew Anderson was leaving c6 months ago. We appear to have bid for loads of players.
We possibly/probably have a stronger manager, but that's about it.
We were in a relegation scrap last year, and unless MGW and Delap hit 25+ goals between them, we will be again, I suspect.
3.) 02 Sep 2026 13:46:35
It doesn't matter how long we knew Anderson was leaving, we couldn't afford a replacement as good. We looked into buying plenty of midfielders, Glasner thought might improve us, and they weren't available for the money they were worth.
There isn't a player in the Prem who had better stats than Anderson. We had no way to replace him. He's unique.
I also don't think we could stop Ortega leaving to play Champions League footy rather than being second choice when he was out of contract.
So, apart from Anderson and Ortega leaving, we are stronger in defence (barring injuries) and stronger up front. We've kept all our other core players.
We do have an empty number 1 shirt and an empty number 4 one. Maybe that tells us something.
To look at the window differently, have we signed any turkeys this window?
Actual incomings (Bender won't play in the Prem).
Diamonde.
Munoz.
Schlager.
Kalimuendo.
Delap.
4.) 02 Sep 2026 14:17:23
Let's see where we end up. I know you are very pro M, and all that, which is totally your call and not unfair.
I feel differently, and can't really say the squad looks this half.
A lot rests on Delap, I think, as MGW can't replicate his feats of last season again (or is unlikely to).
I just want a stress free season. Mid table obscurity, please!
5.) 02 Sep 2026 14:19:14
Bottom half squad at best.
Transfer market disaster. Players replaced by ones of no improvement. Marinakas rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.
6.) 02 Sep 2026 14:26:21
Absolutely brilliant and helpful posts, Agen and Cyclist. Great assessment of where we are and where we might be in the future!
Superb and thank you both. ????
7.) 02 Sep 2026 14:30:04
Who thinks Taiwo and Hutchinson are better than Kalimuendo and Delap?
Who thinks Boly and Marato are better than Daimonde and Munoz?
Let's get it on record.
Marinakis couldn't do much about the Anderson situation? I see people looking for scapegoats.
If you want to criticise Marinakis, then replacing a coach who had us scoring goals for fun, and had the whole squad happy, and the fans united behind the team, was ridiculous.
8.) 02 Sep 2026 14:43:33
I think Hutchinson is a lot better than Kanthitawindow.
9.) 02 Sep 2026 14:46:34
Another astute post, Cyclist. Spot on mate. ??
10.) 02 Sep 2026 14:59:48
Hutchinson would be better in Pereira's system but not Glasner's.
Hutchinson is a better pacy winger and doesn't fit into Glasser's system as well as Kalimuendo.
11.) 02 Sep 2026 17:05:00
Seemed to have missed Diomande and Cunha from the list?
12.) 02 Sep 2026 17:43:10
But Larry, the majority of this team under VP, over 16 or so games, produced form that, extrapolated over a full season, would have got us into the top 6. Goals scored and conceded, top 4 mate.
Are you saying OG won't get a similar song out of them?
13.) 02 Sep 2026 18:21:15
Not really, Stokie, but a quality upgrade in players would make his job a whole lot easier.
14.) 02 Sep 2026 19:17:24
Good thread that, Cyclist. ??
15.) 03 Sep 2026 13:16:11
I forgot to say, Jair Cuhna is under 22. I think that might mean there are 2 places available in the squad still. So, we almost certainly are still looking for a MF and GK.
01 Sep 2026 10:49:06
Strap yourselves in, my friends. Deal-line day.
Predictions time:
1. How many in?
2. How many out?
3. What positions in?
4. Hardest one, what players in?
1.) 01 Sep 2026 12:27:29
Garner, from Everton, in.
Morato out.
3, including Garner.
2.) 01 Sep 2026 13:06:13
Henderson in Bergvall in.
3.) 01 Sep 2026 13:19:17
Neither of those will happen.
4.) 01 Sep 2026 13:53:19
Question 4... I've got the hardest one. Just read one of Stokie's posts. Like a baby's arm. ? ?
5.) 01 Sep 2026 13:55:00
None of the above.
6.) 01 Sep 2026 14:18:39
I'm sure Cyclist said, "Name players you think will come in" — not be the usual negative and just say "none of the above." I know it's probably a hard question for some. ? So instead of just saying "neither" or "none above," try saying why and who you think. Not rocket science.
7.) 01 Sep 2026 14:20:24
Mind you, it's hard enough Munmad picking players for our starting 11, let alone players he knows nothing about. ? ?
8.) 01 Sep 2026 14:38:27
It's quiet on Forest incomings. The calm before the storm.
9.) 01 Sep 2026 14:43:00
Yes, expect the unexpected, Cyclist. ?
10.) 01 Sep 2026 15:21:05
2 in, Ramsdale GK, Suarez CF. ?
11.) 01 Sep 2026 15:27:19
Oh, and one out, Munmad, aka 'Jay` from the Inbeeters, free transfer to RHR's doom parade. ?
12.) 01 Sep 2026 15:57:01
Larry,….. . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Love from the itch you can't scratch, eh mate?
13.) 01 Sep 2026 15:59:45
At least Munmad has actually seen them play Skegs and his little finger knows more about football than your entire carcass ….
Thought I’d just get that in whilst my wife is dressing for dinner ……..???
14.) 01 Sep 2026 16:21:06
On your Hols, and thinking about Skegs. Very worrying, Stokey. Does your Mrs know about the dirty little secret obsession? ??
15.) 01 Sep 2026 16:36:30
He's my no1 fan, rrh. Miss you, stokie. Please try to enjoy your holiday without worrying about me. ? ?
16.) 01 Sep 2026 16:43:31
Sat in the corner of his hotel room is a life-size cardboard likeness of you, mate. There's lipstick kisses all over the face, worryingly it's not his wife's shade. ? ?
17.) 01 Sep 2026 16:43:33
RRH, he's not on holiday. He's at home, but always gets dressed for dinner.
White dinner jacket & cravat. Then sits down to double egg chips & beans before retiring to the study (garden shed) with a bit of Shakespeare & a Campari & soda.
Then secretly wacks Corrie on, on the 12" portable tv. One does have one's image to maintain, old chap.
18.) 01 Sep 2026 16:48:03
Double egg and chips, now you're talking. I could demolish that right now. ? ?
19.) 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?
20.) 01 Sep 2026 17:05:53
Ripley, are you the one who has hired me next week? Private performance? You sly old fox. ? ?
21.) 01 Sep 2026 17:22:04
Shhhh. ???
22.) 01 Sep 2026 17:32:02
It doesn't take much... winding up these clockwork toys and watch them scuttling about... very entertaining indeed. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Got to go, fans... ?
23.) 01 Sep 2026 17:51:18
Enjoy, Stokie. Can't beat a cheap package holiday. ??? Miss u already. ?
24.) 01 Sep 2026 17:59:40
Talking of fans, I've got an Onlyfans page, so Ripley and Stokey, you can both find me there. Just search for 'Wooly Wendy'. ??
25.) 01 Sep 2026 19:48:52
There's nothing worse than ? when you've got no reply. First sign of defeat & old dtp tactic when ya brains ran dry & you've been
out classed. ??
26.) 01 Sep 2026 19:50:11
More like Windy Wendy. ???
27.) 01 Sep 2026 19:55:02
Ripley, you know where not to stand then. ??
28.) 01 Sep 2026 19:53:06
Exactly, Larry, i used to knock said gardener for using those stupid emojis when he began to fail, its stinks of lack of wit, intelligence and charisma. ?
31 Aug 2026 12:59:03
Looks like we are trying to shift out a defender and striker.
A GK, CM on the cards, based on the number of rumours about both.
The question for me is, are we secretly after another striker?
1.) 31 Aug 2026 16:12:37
Talking of Strikers...
Watched the first few minutes of "Meet The Owens".
4 mins I'll never get back.
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2.) 31 Aug 2026 17:41:24
Boom!!!!
Welcome Munoz!!!
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3.) 31 Aug 2026 18:17:09
Great signing that, Rogie, with Munoz. Always been impressed by him, very happy to get him on board.
Pacey, and has an eye for goal.
4.) 31 Aug 2026 18:39:49
He has mate, bolstering our back line.
Well done Ollie!
5.) 31 Aug 2026 19:02:04
Morato off to West Sham. There is a god after all. ? Good old Nuno. Take Yates as a buy one get one free.
6.) 31 Aug 2026 19:28:10
Thank God, if Morato's going?
Seen barge's turn quicker... Who actually thought he was good enough to come to Forest?
7.) 31 Aug 2026 19:44:13
God knows, Rogie. Costello (Marinakas), cause hes shifting Abbott off to Southampton now.
8.) 31 Aug 2026 19:54:42
"Russ" Abbot would have been a better option.
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03 Sep 2026 16:45:45
I don't think the team is weaker. I also think they were trying to sign a MF from the beginning of the window, and the failure was to sign who they wanted at a realistic price. They obviously wanted Bergvall or Fofana.
The first team looks stronger. It's the holes in the squad, in terms of backup, that are the bigger worry.
First choice, we are stronger or the same in every position apart from Anderson's.
03 Sep 2026 14:25:23
They (Marinakis and/or Glasner) have definitely taken a risk. If we get a couple of MF injuries or Sels gets injured, I agree that they are going to look pretty silly.
03 Sep 2026 13:08:50
@Ed001 Glasner had the final say on transfers. Maybe he had other targets and didn't want anyone from Olympiacos?
It feels like Forest went for mostly under-22 midfielders once they decided they weren't willing to pay £60M for Bergvall and a couple of others. It could come back to bite Glasner on the arse, if Forest are too weak in MF. I'm not convinced blaming Marinakis on that one is correct.
{Ed001's Note - Marinakis has the final say on everything. Not Glasner, Marinakis.}
03 Sep 2026 13:17:30
Oh, I forgot Jair Cuhna is 21. We have 23 senior players, so that leaves Two squad spaces left.
We are probably still looking for a MF and GK.
{Ed001's Note - the players Olympiakos sold to Hull were, can you guess? Oh yes a goalkeeper and a midfielder!}
03 Sep 2026 13:09:44
We definitely have a squad place empty.
10 Sep 2026 13:24:54
Jesus isn't our 1st choice number 9.
09 Sep 2026 22:58:58
Wow! Didn't watch the second half, unfortunately. It was Chelsea 0-2 Leeds at half time and I checked out. ?
09 Sep 2026 13:01:56
A joke or banter if funny. The same joke/topic for an entire day and three threads is tedious.
05 Sep 2026 20:23:36
How many minutes did Aina last?
05 Sep 2026 19:10:16
No. Not happy with a bore fest. Pereira was my man. Attractive footy down the toilet with a decent coach. ?