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31 Jan 2025 19:55:25
I'm hearing rumours we've re signed Sam Surridge? Anybody else heard this or is it a windup?
I thought he did well for us by the way.
1.) 01 Feb 2025 01:26:44
Right now I'd take him over Taiwo and if Everton are serious about taking him off us its got to be win win.
23 May 2024 17:14:18
There's talk linking us with De Zerbi. So long as it's not his much less successful Championship brother De Derbi. ????.
14 Jan 2024 21:25:35
Paul Taylor of the Athletic says we are to be informed we are in breach of FFP tomorrow. He's not usually wrong. ???.
1.) 14 Jan 2024 22:12:34
50 quid fine ?.
2.) 15 Jan 2024 12:12:55
Wrist slap, after appeal. ?.
3.) 15 Jan 2024 12:23:23
I d add quite a few noughts to that Skegs if I were you mate! And that’s if we are lucky. It’s loss of points that will kill us…….
4.) 16 Jan 2024 01:50:21
“The name of the club doesn't matter. Every club should be treated equally under the rules set out.
“But the elephant in the room isn't being addressed. 115 charges, zero action. Why? ”.
5.) 16 Jan 2024 09:32:22
There's a cult developing In this fanbase. Some fans am have fallen for the clueless and wreckless owners nonesense about ambition while breaking rules he voted to make last year at the long term expenses of the club. Thankgod for ffp to protect the long term future of clubs from bad ownership. Show some real ambition Instead of being nodding dogs to mariankiss, he sells anyone good buys a team for the money he gets and says that ambition, the ground was announced five years ago nothing, we are a laughing stock under him. Get these out while we're prem and hope for proper owners from USA or suadi.
6.) 16 Jan 2024 18:27:39
My nonsense-meter is twitching!
Owners take a calculated risk to stay in the Prem. Get accused of being wreckless when it works. Fans like being in the Prem are called members of a cult.
The solution: Get owners like the ones at Man United (Glazers? ) or Man city (109 charges and run a country where women celebrate being ALLOWED to drive in 2018),
Forstphil, what team do you support?
7.) 16 Jan 2024 22:23:12
Forestphil1234 - what a load of tosh!
21 Dec 2023 11:18:06
I don't usually pay much credence to the comments of Jamie Carragher aka Spit the Punk Dog, but the NEP s reported conversation between him and SC is very interesting and worth a read. It's a good summation of SCs "nightmare"situation under Marinkinakos ( and presumably that situation will be continued under Nunez).
It would appear that SC had no idea of what players ( and in what numbers) would be arriving at the club, despite his oft repeated mantra that he, the owner and the recruitment team were all supposedly "reading off the same page"?
It might be a rare glimpse behind the scenes at our beloved club before the media gag is imposed as part of the terms of SCs payoff.
1.) 21 Dec 2023 12:21:52
Tough to see SC go and we have to remain positive about Nuno. Did a great job with Wolves so just got to see how the City ground welcomes him saturday.
Transfers wise, realistically, we sell McKenna and Worrall unless they are given a chance by Nuno. I think we cancel the loans for Montiel, Tavares, santos and origi - they have offered us nothing all season.
Maybe sell Boly as he hates Nuno from their time at wolves and maybe sell Felipe due to injuries (hard for me to say this) but he's a strong leader in the group.
We sign Nino from Fluminense (centre half linked with) and get Omobamidele involved more with 1st team squad
The midfield is sound and we cover - Yates and Mangala start.
We buy another winger who has PL experience to compete with Hudson-Odoi and Elanga (Sancho on loan but doubt that will happen! ) and then we buy a striker. Maybe try and get the lad Serhou Guirassy from Stuttgart for 17.5m release clause but he may go elsewhere. Keep Wood as a last minute backup ready for Awoniyi.
2.) 21 Dec 2023 14:12:18
I don't get why we keep going on about players coming in are not the managers choice, it been like that for years now thier is not one manager out their that has control over the players that come in.
A manager years ago would go and scout the player themselves and go back to the owner or chairman and say who they wanted, however we don't have managers anymore they are HEAD COACH who are just told to train the players and its done to the director or football who we bring in, and it's also a lot to do with agents who in my opinion have spoilt the game.
3.) 21 Dec 2023 15:14:21
Lower BC, that’s why we willl never attract any great coaches. Can you imagine Klopp, Pep or Arteta putting up with the interference like SC has had to? Hence, the merry go round of new appointments.
4.) 21 Dec 2023 18:12:51
Do you really think they have that much say on who comes in aswell, good example kelvin Philips great prospect went to man city and has sat on the bench, he was not peps choice of player and it shows pep didn't want him, arteta never wanted ramesdale his first choice was alway raya.
We won't attract no big coach at the moment due to not finishing high enough in the league and no European football.
Who is a top class coach you would like to see though being our head coach, for me I would like Marco rose.
{Ed001's Note - neither of those examples are true, both Pep and Arteta have full control of recruitment.}
5.) 21 Dec 2023 19:40:32
Thought so Ed1. What’s the recruitment agreement at Liverpool with Klopp?
{Ed001's Note - he has final say.}
14 Mar 2023 18:08:56
Dennis also I guess before Ayew. Though, as I say, none of those replacements have pulled any trees up this season . ?.
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16 Jun 2025 10:23:13
My Nan died aged 94. The really sad thing is that we were only half way through her bumps. ??.
1.) 16 Jun 2025 14:52:57
I know one or two who wouldn't get past 15??.
2.) 16 Jun 2025 17:51:31
Jesus ——-!
16 Jun 2025 10:21:17
Anyway, ( whilst i'm twiddling my thumbs waiting for some action whilst doing my jury service at Stafford Crown Court).
Paddy meets a girl at a disco and asks her if could walk her home later.
She says " OK but no funny business I'm on my menstrual cycle"
Paddy says " No problem. I'll just follow you on my moped. ???
Just remember sharks never go bald just a little fin on top. ??.
14 Jun 2025 10:50:44
What do we think of the return of Niakhate? I thought he had a good game against England (although I accept that most of our team were mentally on the beach). Can he play a part for us this season, even if only as backup for the Conference mid week dirt trackers side?
1.) 14 Jun 2025 13:08:45
He seems to be an intricate player for Lyon, playing 30 odd games last season, can not see him coming to us to play second fiddle, and as DTP posted we have AFCON again this year.
It looks like Lyon are becoming Frances version of Sheffield Utd in taking ex Forest players?.
2.) 14 Jun 2025 20:06:54
Try not to mention me mate as its become the DPT site apparently?
3.) 15 Jun 2025 08:59:31
Fame at last eh Ff.
Congratulations mate.
4.) 15 Jun 2025 11:31:33
Fortunately I post "My" opinions DTP and if I agree with you I will say so, if I don't, likewise. I personally like your contributions and if the Ed's keep allowing them that's all that matters!
5.) 15 Jun 2025 15:11:25
Agreed Mossy. That's how it should be on here. Agree, disagree, have a bit of banter but don't get personal as it so often does.
It's been great on here recently and I hope it stays like that. I'm not holding my breath though.
6.) 15 Jun 2025 21:47:26
Gazz exactly ?.
12 Jun 2025 19:01:10
Tuchel hasn't impressed me so far. His teams are more ponderous than Sir Gareth's.
Why pick Henderson 35, Walker 34, even Kane 32? Why bring Ivan Toney all the way from Saudi then sit him him on the bench even when we are losing and Kane's been subbed?
Why give MGW 90 seconds against Andorra?
The German is quite a prickly character by all accounts with a reputation for upsetting players egos. That's fine if you are Brian Clough and winning everything but this England team looks fragile and temperamental to me. Thoughts?
1.) 12 Jun 2025 19:48:06
We won the war stokey is my only explanation ??.
2.) 12 Jun 2025 20:06:16
Turtle needs to retreat back into his shell.
His demeanor is that of a bank clerk who favours has beens.
Get rid asap, he has zero Charisma and is uninspiring.
Wake up FA and appoint someone with zest and passion.
3.) 13 Jun 2025 06:39:45
Thomas Franks going to manage Spurs it must be hard being a Brentford supporter seeing your team being decimated!. I wonder if the FS consided Franks for the England job.
4.) 13 Jun 2025 09:57:50
Don’t mention the war DTP …. ??.
12 Jun 2025 12:41:36
Just seen that Jobe Bellingham and Liam Delap have pulled out from England under 21s European Championship to play for their new clubs in a money spinning World Club tournament.
It sums up why our senior players have been so dire against Andorra and Senegal. Playing for their country is a very low priority. Their regard for the fans is non existent.
1.) 12 Jun 2025 12:52:23
I agree Stokey Rude Bellingham is a talent but he has an I’m better than you attitude to his team mates
You can tell by the body language that he is not popular with his team mates in particular Declan Rice who runs and runs and does most of the donkey work for the team
Real Madrid finished 2nd in La Liga and were knocked out of the Champions League is Rude Bellingham a rotten apple in the barrel in which case talented as he is get him gone
PSG are the definitive example of a team that as a young side have gelled together.
2.) 12 Jun 2025 13:52:28
Agreed Munmad. I personally think Jude Bellingham is a mediocre player who does well in Spanish football where he has more time and extremely talented players around him.
In the hurly burly of the Prem I think Elliott Anderson far outstrips him mate ….
3.) 12 Jun 2025 14:04:19
Some players have over inflated egos and playing for Madrid is more important than England. But there's still players who respect the shirt, our very own MGW. The enjoyment he showed when he got his first cap was special, pick more players like him and we might get somewhere!
4.) 12 Jun 2025 17:18:58
Stokey. Don't know how to read that one.
Was waiting for the punchline.
Now I am a big admirer of Anderson and delighted with his progress. But. Bellingham is only 21. Look at what he has achieved already.
Freak of nature almost. It's a matter of which 10 go with him as far as England's concerned.
Now if there is a silver lining to the last couple of games, it is that
the penny drops as far as K Walker and J Henderdon are concerned. Good England careers, both. But all good things come to an end.
5.) 12 Jun 2025 18:54:50
Forest mate, I agree that Bellingham is an undoubted talent, especially at such a young age. But my feeling is he’s plateaued a bit. He should be running games and dominating good players. I noticed in the Euros he would fade from the game for long periods. He reminded me of Ali towards the end of his career putting in a brilliant flurry of punches in an attempt to impress the judges, then nothing in the tank for long periods, doing just enough. Declan Rice invariably outshone him in passes made, workrate, interceptions, tackles won throughout the games when they played alongside each other ( which was most of them).
Perhaps he fallen into the trap of believing his own publicity?
ATM, unless he puts in the perspiration to add to the inspiration he will become another star England player who wins Jack ?for his country and saves all his best performances for his club. Like Gerard, Lampard and Scholes. With those and Beckham we should have dominated Europe for a generation like Germany, France and Spain have done imo.
6.) 12 Jun 2025 19:51:08
Bellingham is the best player england have got, pure class, but he shouldn't have to try and play with the likes of Henderson and burn, straight away you have a "nine" man team.
7.) 12 Jun 2025 22:06:30
He is probably overplayed. But look at his stats, incredible.
3rd in the Ballon door.
Player of season in Germany
Top scorer for Madrid last year, when they won the treble. From midfield mind. And he missed 7 games.
At 21, most players are only breaking through.
For England think he is trying to do too much. Need to build team around him.
Liked the Muhamaad Ali Analogy though. not necessarily ? agreeing.
8.) 12 Jun 2025 22:37:35
Exactly 67.
9.) 13 Jun 2025 10:09:30
67 and DTP as I said he has immense talent but, as your stats say, he achieves much more for his club than his country. He has time on his side though to become truly a great.
He has to adapt to playing for his country which is entirely different to playing for his club. Think about it for a moment. For Real he plays with great players under superb coaches week in, week out, gets into a playing and system regime
For his country, it’s periodic with large gaps between tournaments interspersed with meaningless friendlies where he doesn’t know who’s in the squad from one game to another, different coach, different system, often mediocre players. There must be a temptation to do it all by himself and you can see he gets frustrated which in turn riles his team mates.
He may not have the temperament and it’s up to Tuchel to, as you see, build the team around him.
There’s a reason why a certain Eric Cantona for example failed for his country…… I’d hate to see Bellingham do the same.
26 May 2025 16:03:54
Mice not heard that rumour Doc. I think Nuno will be in charge next season provided he gets what he asks for from the recruitment team mate.
29 Apr 2025 21:15:11
He’s probably waiting to see if we are in the Champions League next season Mossy ….
09 Apr 2025 16:01:23
She will never grow old as we grow old …….
31 Mar 2025 20:45:04
You must be like me mate, definately batting well out of my league! Well done both of us I think! ????.
31 Mar 2025 10:34:10
Chuffing hell Polly! I bet, back in the day, you only gave Bo Derek a 9 ……. ??.
16 Jun 2025 12:45:41
Sels has been our Saviour this season certainly….
16 Jun 2025 12:44:26
Let’s not even mention Nuno Espírito Santo in this discussion eh? ???.
16 Jun 2025 10:02:45
From a cross apparently! “Nailed on “ prolific scorer at his current level ???.
13 Jun 2025 10:09:30
67 and DTP as I said he has immense talent but, as your stats say, he achieves much more for his club than his country. He has time on his side though to become truly a great.
He has to adapt to playing for his country which is entirely different to playing for his club. Think about it for a moment. For Real he plays with great players under superb coaches week in, week out, gets into a playing and system regime
For his country, it’s periodic with large gaps between tournaments interspersed with meaningless friendlies where he doesn’t know who’s in the squad from one game to another, different coach, different system, often mediocre players. There must be a temptation to do it all by himself and you can see he gets frustrated which in turn riles his team mates.
He may not have the temperament and it’s up to Tuchel to, as you see, build the team around him.
There’s a reason why a certain Eric Cantona for example failed for his country…… I’d hate to see Bellingham do the same.
13 Jun 2025 09:57:50
Don’t mention the war DTP …. ??.