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12 Feb 2026 14:46:45
Some whispers coming out of the camp. It’s really not good. Over training, differences of opinion, players running until they are exhausted. Calling out of tactics, senior players not really onboard.
Player disharmony is catastrophic for any club, but I understand it did seem like players v management rather than players against players.
Massive mistake IMO to appoint Dyche in first place, his brand of football isn’t to my liking.
Sadly looks like it’s Periera - the guy who couldn’t win a game for wolves this season. If it’s him he will relegate two clubs in the same season. Unbelievable.
1.) 12 Feb 2026 16:26:33
Can you name the source of these alleged “whispers” Frog or are they just careless ( and baseless)?
2.) 12 Feb 2026 19:46:36
Stokey its been all over the radio this afternoon, no need to have a dig due to the content not following the happy clapper mentality. ?.
3.) 12 Feb 2026 20:56:16
Just curious mate. Which radio channel? I’ve been following the story in the media, not heard such rumours on the radio. BBC Five live sport and my daughter has Radio Nottm?
4.) 12 Feb 2026 21:30:44
Talksport. ?.
5.) 13 Feb 2026 07:44:42
Thank you ?.
6.) 13 Feb 2026 10:05:28
Apparently 5 senior players were asked to meet with Mr M after the game, the meeting took a couple of hours then Mr M called Dyche back to sack him. ?.
7.) 13 Feb 2026 14:03:28
Yeh like I’m making it all up Stokey ?
I made the post before this was common knowledge so perhaps an apology eh?
8.) 13 Feb 2026 14:46:06
Sources inside the club were apparently saying this last week. This is according to folks like Wolfie on FFTV and the Athletic who do have contacts in there.
9.) 13 Feb 2026 14:52:38
Ever seen a pig fly? ?.
10.) 13 Feb 2026 16:17:42
I’m not apologising for seeking clarification. Touchy or what? Talksport, “Wolfie from FFTV” are still a bit nebulous to my mind. I generally rate the Athletic because I have a Liverpool contact there ( Simon Hughes ) a brother in law.
I’ll be amazed if the story is true and substantiated. It’s not our owners style and I’d love to know the 5 alleged backstabbers.
11.) 13 Feb 2026 20:08:13
I can name a couple of back stabbers on here.
Just saying and thanks for the non apology. Your a class act.
12.) 13 Feb 2026 20:46:06
There's some glory hunters on here aswell that turn their backs on the club when results aren't good.
13.) 13 Feb 2026 21:48:54
Frog, mate, you forget I’ve had 30 years in an evidence based Police career. I’ve spent a big chunk of it in numerous meetings with CPS barristers and solicitors all over the country including, on many occasions, the Inns of Court in London on whether the evidence obtained is sufficient to secure charging and the prospect of conviction.
Your post is interesting as is the media discussion but I can hear a senior barrister saying…
Were you present at the meeting Mr M allegedly had with several senior players?
Do you know or have any record from anyone present at the meeting as to what was discussed or said?
Has anyone even admitted such a meeting even took place? Or given an account of what was discussed?
In conclusion, if not, it’s hearsay and gossip, perfect on a Rumours and media website but no where enough to proceed
Sorry, but that’s how it is and how I roll.
I will, of course, apologise if any solid evidence emerges to confirm the story
Or.
14.) 13 Feb 2026 22:40:12
No one will know what really happened
But putting it simply, marinakis wasn't impressed with the performance against Palace Leeds and wolves and neither was i or the vast majority of supporters?
So whoever he chose to speak to player wise is irrelevant
He obviously wanted to hear from a players point of view, but in reality had decided to axe dyche anyway and rightly so.
15.) 13 Feb 2026 23:18:57
Tbh I've only had one court case and I won, hear say is irrelevant as its not possible to prove
Its al about actually facts and evidence?
Short statement but true.
16.) 13 Feb 2026 23:21:51
High horse or what? ? Stokey get a grip, that ginger boyfriend of yours has gone. Remind me of something, is this not the "rumours" section of the site? The key word is in its name "rumour". Journalists whispers and usually total crap but sometimes there's substance. ?.
17.) 14 Feb 2026 08:45:45
Red Robin, that’s exactly what I said “perfect on a rumours or social media website “. I’m sure some on here can’t be bothered to read the whole post…. understandably perhaps ?
DTP exactly. Hearsay and gossip don’t mean jack ?. I think I only lost one case at Court in 30 years where I was OIC. And that was when the main witness bottled out….
18.) 14 Feb 2026 12:46:52
Honestly Stokey i read the first few lines then scan over the context. ? ?.
19.) 14 Feb 2026 15:20:17
Again, that’s why I used the word “understandably” mate! ??.
20.) 16 Feb 2026 21:09:41
If it's true, then they aren't backstabbers. It was 5 employees being asked by the owner a question and answering it. Dyche was useless.
27 Jan 2026 17:31:36
Looks like we have made enquiries about Lewis Dunk! Plus have an offer in for Mateta- at least with Luiz going the treatment room will be thankful.
1.) 28 Jan 2026 22:41:22
Dyche and dunk ball?
Why do we need a cart horse like dunk?
02 Jan 2024 20:11:37
Worrying reports tonight that the Premier League are looking at us over financial fair play. Shame given some of the dross we have paid out for -I know we sold Johnson but it could be a serious matter for us.
1.) 03 Jan 2024 06:51:49
They may stop us getting anymore players, which is not such a bad thing?.
2.) 03 Jan 2024 07:54:37
The Premier League will take Chelsea's and City's points deduction and give it to us and the Toffee's.
3.) 03 Jan 2024 09:29:07
Could effect a potential Navas loan?
4.) 03 Jan 2024 11:54:34
The PL is looking at everyone, it's the annual check of club accounts and we (and every other club) will find out if we've been good boys or not on 14th January. It's only the press that are targetting Forest as 'most likely', no the PL.
5.) 03 Jan 2024 14:08:01
I think we'll probably be OK:-
A few points.
We spent around 85m on wages last season; this excludes any income we received from players going out on loan.
Our liability on amortised transfer fees for last season was around 50m, you can add another 5m on top of that for loan fees.
That comes to around 140m
Our earnings from the PL will be a minimum of 114m
Our earnings from gate receipts will be around 30m, with another couple of million for the cup run.
We should have cleared another 5m from commercial rights and another 2m for additional corporate earnings.
I would guess that our earnings will be at least 150m - that would give a 30m margin of error - 10m plus the 20m we are allowed to lose
The Premier League allows any losses directly caused by the c.v. to be discounted from FFP calculations. Forest have previously said that the adverse impact of c.v. was £16.7million across 2019-20 and 2020-21.
Where we do have a problem is promotion bonuses for the year we went up. We didn't budget for these, so probably went outside the limit that season. Will we be sanctioned for that? If so, I'd say it is unlikely to be a 10 point deduction effectively for getting promoted unexpectedly.
6.) 03 Jan 2024 15:10:47
Interesting analysis RC. I've read that our championship losses used up our 'allowance'. £13 million per season and £35 million for first PL season, we overspent by £61 million before promotion.
Crux will be, what have we spent and generated in our first season back?
It would appear we're not allowed any losses, so BJ sale could be crucial. I like Forest in the news but prefer if it was footballing issues.
7.) 03 Jan 2024 22:31:21
Brennan Johnson transfer fee was 'pure profit'. Which apparently is quite important when factored into FFP. Not totally sure, though, as I've not really looked into that side of it all.
8.) 04 Jan 2024 08:44:55
Accounts for 2022/ 23 ended June, Johnson was sold in September so won't be included in the accounts.
Forest will argue they kept him beyond June to claim an extra £10m+ on his transfer fee.
Think it's going to be tight. Hopefully Big M has a few contacts.
9.) 04 Jan 2024 16:48:39
Steve, the big man does have contacts but unfortunately they’re all in Greece mate! ??.
10.) 08 Jan 2024 17:07:18
Eric Dier offered to Forest on loan apparently. sounds like rubbish to me!
14 Jun 2023 17:42:55
Brentford bid 30 million for Johnson.
Dream on.
Who’s been smoking the crack pipe down in London? Obviously we rejected out of hand.
1.) 14 Jun 2023 19:19:09
Has to be untouchable this window.
2.) 14 Jun 2023 22:11:23
Ivan Toney bet on us keeping him so must be good.
3.) 17 Jun 2023 10:25:44
He will want another year with us at least to establish himself as a top striker.
16 Apr 2023 13:31:07
Well I’m in the boozer before kick off. Big rumours that Steven Gerard will be at the City Ground today. So keep your eyes out folks ?.
1.) 16 Apr 2023 14:03:55
More likely to be keeping an eye on parked cars for a few quid than anything else.
2.) 16 Apr 2023 14:14:02
I don’t think a young inexperienced manager such as Gerrard or Viera have any chance of saving Forest, infact it’s frying pan into the fire. Who did Crystal Palace replace Viera with a 70 yr old. We would be better with a Sam A, Harry, or Benitez.
3.) 16 Apr 2023 14:29:11
Sacking Vieira worked for palace as they brought in a manger who knows the club and players. Sacking the manager hasn't helped southampton or Leicester.
4.) 16 Apr 2023 16:30:00
'arry has sunk every club he's been to!
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10 Aug 2026 06:39:54
If we do go three at the back after getting Diomande, that has to be the strongest three outside of Champions League. It’s the midfield that worries me, and also lack of goals from strikers. Another midfielder, striker and back up keeper essential IMO. As ever it’s all looking a bit too late again.
1.) 10 Aug 2026 08:29:09.
Back three with two holders, Sangare, Dominguez, Schlager and Yates all candidates. That frees up MGW for a free role in behind Jesus and Taiwo. Obviously Aina and Williams as wingbacks. ?
2.) 10 Aug 2026 08:34:15
Imagine that pressing high from halfway, Dio and Murillo have the pace to counter any balls over the top. ?
3.) 10 Aug 2026 09:26:22
Doesn't Glasner play with two number 10s behind a striker and rely on lots of work from the wing backs?
Does Aina have the stamina to play that role every game? No. Is Da Silva ready, as he is that type of player. I like Eric Da Silva and hope he sticks around this season. Would also suit Ndoye as a full back IMO. Williams is perfect for that role, but nobody can do that 100 minutes twice a week for long.
Two number 10s would mean a Wood/Delap type up front with Jesus/McAtee/Kalimuend/Hutchinson, with MGW behind.
Wood can't play every game (if he's ever going to fully fit again). We need a striker who fits that system unless Glasner thinks Taiwo or Kalimuendo are right for that role. For me, this is more important than another MF.
Another creative player is always handy, as is an amazing all round midfielder, but I reckon another FB and number 9 (especially if Kalimuendo is leaving) should be top of the shopping list.
4.) 10 Aug 2026 10:05:48
Frog, I've been saying exactly as per your post since the end of last season.
Four signings. Firstly, replace (if that's possible) Ando (unless Schlager is the answer, which I doubt); secondly, a striker for the ageing Woody (Mateta perhaps, unless Taiwo can step up); thirdly, beef up the goalkeeper department (Pope?). John Victor has done nothing in pre season, except confirm my belief that if Sels gets injured, we are screwed; and lastly, Diomande to facilitate the 3 at the back that Glasner prefers.
I'd just make the further point that with the change of manager and systems, the £70 million we spent on wingers like Bakwa and Hutch will be largely wasted unless we are chasing the game under this system. Our main striker will need a supply from the flanks, and that will be down to the wing backs.
I personally think Netz and Moreira will be good back up for Aina and Williams, with Ndoye a possibility.
5.) 10 Aug 2026 10:09:01
Glasner played 2 up at Wolfsburg, just saying. ?
6.) 10 Aug 2026 10:39:39
Like all good coaches, RRH, he's flexible and pragmatic. Perhaps, using Cloughie's dictum, "it's not tactics that win you matches, it's good players," he'll build a system that plays to his (perceived) strengths, mate?
I'm going on pre season, where it's invariably 3 at the back.
Of course it could be a double bluff. Like Billy Connelly's great story about his Dad who trained for months as a Para in the mountains of Scotland only to be dropped in action into Holland. ????
7.) 10 Aug 2026 11:34:25
Forest just got a striker from Newcastle on a free.
8.) 10 Aug 2026 11:36:33
Sorry, chaps, it's a woman striker, my mistake. Does look like a man though.
9.) 10 Aug 2026 15:21:28
?, Vale, don't you just hate that a lot of sites don't separate men's and women's football. You read the headline, get sucked in, then realise you ain't got a clue what they're talking about. Daily occurrence for me. ? ?
08 Aug 2026 09:50:00
Our crappy transfer dealings will come back to haunt us. We started last season with some unfit players and that bad start caused all sorts of managerial shenanigans.
Perhaps Mr M, rather than keep sacking managers, we should be sacking our recruitment team? After Ross Wilson went It’s been all downhill.
1.) 08 Aug 2026 10:25:19
Don't start Red.
You might upset Skeg, he thinks Ann and Neil Diamond are still signing for us!. ??
2.) 08 Aug 2026 11:13:27
In all fairness, you lot sound like a broken record. Same posts every day. Yes, we're all frustrated by lack of incomings, but quality over quantity takes time. ?
3.) 08 Aug 2026 12:05:31
Acknowledged. We all recognise that you will be among the first to complain if no transfers occur. When the best players have been recruited by other clubs due to our inactivity, please feel free to express your disappointment winter. ?
4.) 08 Aug 2026 12:18:46
Do i ever complain about the club? Do i ever knock our owner? Only thing i remember complaining about was the agricultural style of Dyche.
You and your cronies are just depressing, negative post after negative post. ?
06 Aug 2026 14:29:12
Just what the heck is going on with our recruitment team? Complete lack of communication and now Juve are after Milenkovic?
And when is some of the crap like McAtee and Bakwa being sold?
Very frustrating period and OG, given his outspoken criticism of lack of backing at Palace must surely be a little miffed?
1.) 06 Aug 2026 14:44:21
I'm sure if Glasner is not happy he will leave. Because you can guarantee he has it penned in his contract. So until he walks out there's nothing to panic about.
2.) 06 Aug 2026 14:56:15
Diamonde not coming. What is going on with our recruitment. ??
3.) 06 Aug 2026 15:26:36
You were saying, Skeg? ?
4.) 06 Aug 2026 15:29:17
Talks have ceased. That doesn't mean the deal is dead and final. And if the price isn't right, we won't pay it. If anyone on here was buying a house or a car, you would have a price in mind, what it's worth to you. I don't know about anyone else on here, but I wouldn't pay over the odds. ?
5.) 06 Aug 2026 15:39:29
Regarding the price, if you offer bids comparable to Temu's pricing, you will receive products of a similar quality. How can we be expected to advance or improve when the offered bids are consistently low?
It is risky to proceed without recruiting any players, akin to treading water.
I can imagine OG is thinking this is reminiscent of Palace.
6.) 06 Aug 2026 15:40:11
Skeg. ??????
7.) 06 Aug 2026 15:50:49
Ripley, ??? You know Im always right. Wonder where you will dissappear to at end of window when all players are in place and signings are done. Im sure you will pop on again after, if you can find something else to moan about Forest. ????
8.) 06 Aug 2026 15:53:24
Diamonde deal collapsed not due to money, but a major fallout between the negotiation teams!
The player must be well miffed, because he's not been training with Sporting!!!!
9.) 06 Aug 2026 16:00:44
It was also about the money. We were EUR2 million short, yet we are able to spend £20 million on a player for Olympiacos. This seems like a good deal for them. If Marinakis is truly committed to improving the team's standing in the league, his approach is rather unconventional and odd, to say the least!
10.) 06 Aug 2026 16:14:23
Ok, Skeg.... ?????
04 Aug 2026 19:13:44
Well, only Sunderland about as inactive as us in the transfer market. PL starts soon. We are making the same mistakes again not allowing any new signings to bed in pre-season.
Our recruitment team are crap. End of.
1.) 04 Aug 2026 19:49:22
Was really hoping Big M learned from last year and would get signings done early, but for whatever reasons it's not happening. Nuno dropped his bombshell over the very same thing, "we are not ready." Hope Glasner doesn't throw the toys out of the pram for the same reason. Obviously, he was promised money for signings. Come on, Mr M, get things sorted ASAP.
02 Aug 2026 06:02:12
Great managerial appointment, utterly laughable recruitment. Big M needs to sort this out or we will be in real trouble again. I just can’t understand how teams like Bournemouth and Brighton operate so effectively in the transfer market yet we seem to struggle so badly. It’s obvious we need recruitment in at least three key positions. Glasner won’t put up with this for long.
1.) 02 Aug 2026 08:34:04.
I mentioned this in a separate post and received significant criticism. It is quite embarrassing. I believe the low offers being circulated are hindering our progress and allowing other clubs to gain an advantage.
Forest appears hesitant and has demonstrated limited intent or ambition thus far.
But when the first love of Marinakis needs a player, we end up paying for the privilege.
Some posters here believe, without additional players, we will finish higher than last season. Unbelievable and delusional.
No wonder Glasner has a payout clause. Smart move!
2.) 02 Aug 2026 23:14:48
Ripley . We won't be starting the season with no new players.
We will finish higher than last season. Keep up the pessimism, someone has to do it.
Every summer the same. Most clubs hold out for the most money they can get... Fans get jittery and start crying because their owner won't throw money away. Seen it all before... At least we aren't starting the season with a Judas who will try to get themselves fired for a big payout and a better job...
08 Jul 2026 05:48:13
Agree. Lightweight player. Man City had our pants down well and truly with that signing. Glad we got some money back in on the Anderson deal.
We need a couple of quality signings now. In Glasner we trust.
13 Feb 2026 20:08:13
I can name a couple of back stabbers on here.
Just saying and thanks for the non apology. Your a class act.
13 Feb 2026 14:03:28
Yeh like I’m making it all up Stokey ?
I made the post before this was common knowledge so perhaps an apology eh?
11 Jan 2026 16:45:17
If Edu has anything to do with it he’s probably got one leg to stand on, no pace and a bad attitude to training.
24 Dec 2024 20:15:34
Err no thanks. He turned us down before. Why bother calling z he’s just not worth it.
11 Aug 2026 06:57:08
Bit disappointed, given it's the only all Premier League meeting of this round. Should be a full house though.
10 Aug 2026 11:34:32
Best bit of business we've done in years, selling him for that type of money. Such a shame; he could have been a legend, but instead he will hardly be remembered at all.
08 Aug 2026 13:54:39
Fair comment sheep it’s just so frustrating watching other teams secure decent players knowing we are or were never in the hunt. Brighton and Bournemouth keep pulling rabbits out the hat, we just seem to struggle
22 Jul 2026 21:32:08
No, it was terrible, Stokey. I think the players knew there were problems with Nuno and Big M.
22 Jul 2026 15:09:37
Sharp contrast to last pre-season, where we looked awful.