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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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24 Oct 2025 13:25:32
Well, that makes a refreshing change!
Lovely to see how upbeat the crowd was before, during and after the game. What's with all the flares and fireworks? Very welcome though. And yes Mossy I do have a smile on my face mate, as I always do when the Reds win.
A long way to go though, starting with a real tough one away at Bournemouth on Sunday, but, as Mao said " In a journey of a thousand miles, you have to take the first step". We did that last night against an excellent Porto side.
As for the game itself, I can't add much to what's already been said on here.
We look comfortable going back to our "identity" under Nuno. Malenkovic and Murillo back to their usual selves, Williams and Zinchenko solid defensively and Savona looks a real find on this performance.
Luiz and Anderson are key. We have to keep them fit and available, both vital cogs and they complement each other. MGW and Jesus were a constant nuisance to them going forward, both playing with confidence.
I actually stood up ( like the idiot I am) to celebrate Ndoye chasing upfield a long way to force a throwing deep in their half. To me, nearly as good as a goal because it showed intent, motivation and hard work, all missing for most of Ange's time
CHO putting in a shift in attack and helping out defensively. Should have scored a couple.
The subs did well and slotted in seamlessly.
We had a bit of luck with VAR but, as Napoleon said " I'd rather have a lucky General than a good one".
Likewise, was it Arnold Palmer who said " It's odd, but the harder I work, the luckier I get". We certainly put a shift in!
I don't really know what so called "Dyche ball" looks like yet but I like winning. After so many recent disasters it was like John Mills sinking that pint at the end of "Ice Cold in Alexandria ". bring it on.
As a footnote, which member of SDs staff was booked after our second penalty late in the second half? Whoever it was, I love the passion and commitment ???????.
1.) 24 Oct 2025 16:26:00
Savona looks good to me as well. He'll need a bit of time to get used to the Prem but looks like he has what it takes to me.
We were so overdue some luck as well.
We played a reasonably entertaining style, which I prefer to what Everton were doing under the new boss. Praying they continue to do that.
2.) 24 Oct 2025 16:57:41
It was Woan booked, great you enjoyed the game, really hope The Forest Old Boys can create a "Liverpool Boot Room" vibe. Still have some douths about Dyche but for know, let's see where this journey take us??.
3.) 24 Oct 2025 17:06:23
How was it luck cyclist 2 clear penalties and a goal disallowed for being way offside the team kept a good scoring unbeaten team out and forest controlled the game so why do you keep saying lucky lol give credit where its due.
4.) 24 Oct 2025 18:48:42
If we hadn't got the penalties it I'd have said it was bad luck so.
Was anyone in E block or nearby and heard what Woan said when he got booked?
5.) 24 Oct 2025 19:06:54
Agree Stokey apart from it was Gary Player who said " the harder i work the luckier i get" after he chipped in and someone said "that was lucky"
6.) 24 Oct 2025 20:27:23
Yes you are right Oakham mate! I stand corrected ( as the man with the orthopaedic boot once said ……. ) ?????.
7.) 25 Oct 2025 10:33:45
Yes, correct Oak, I think it was because they were calling him a lucky player a lot, he was a great player.
I loved his cameo in 'Curb your Enthusiasm' with the jackets.
8.) 25 Oct 2025 15:20:15
Great match review Stokey. It was Woan that got the yellow, even though Porto’s coaches were the ones starting trouble and deserved the booking. Good to see you back on here buddy.
9.) 25 Oct 2025 16:06:49
Thanks Buster! ??.
22 Oct 2025 10:35:07
Just watched extended highlights of Porto v Benfica a nil nil over the weekend. Both teams are full of better divers than Tom Daley, something we will have to watch out for with Dyches "muscular" style. A strong ref would be very useful.
21 Oct 2025 20:13:22
Whilst I'm in "banging on" mode, what's all this " show us your trophies " nonsense? I can't think of any Forest manager who arrived at the club with a major trophy under his belt since the days of Cloughie and his success at Derby.
Dyche has managed at Premier minnows Burnley and cash strapped ( and FFP points deducted) Everton for Gods sake! If he'd managed at Real Madrid and Barcelona and failed to win a trophy there, now that would be a stick to beat him with.
Let's keep it real shall we comrades? ??.
1.) 21 Oct 2025 20:45:01
Your right Stokey, that's why we've never won out since Clough mate ??.
2.) 22 Oct 2025 13:12:33
No we haven't appointed proven trophy winning coaches for a long time as we didn't have the squad and status to attract that. We now have the 14th most valuable squad in world football, so can and should be more ambitious.
As I say, some fans are happy with mediocrity. Oooh we have a mediocre safe pair of fans. How exciting. Shall we crack open the champagne? ?.
21 Oct 2025 19:24:06
Just a few head wobbling thoughts to ponder on fellow Reds.
Percentage long balls (rounded up) Nuno 14% Dyche (Everton) 18% Postacoglau 6%
Percentage goals from set pieces Nuno 26% Dyche (Everton) 44% Postacoglau 16%.
Dyches Everton score a lot from set pieces. Perhaps he could coach this knack into our team and stop the set piece goals being conceded at our end. After all, we now have an excellent free kick specialists in Luiz and Zinchenko plus some big units in Malenkovic, Yates, Morata, Anderson, Murillo, Woody etc
For those being sniffy about long balls, perhaps we should give Liverpool the 3 points back that we got from CHO from MGW at Anfield, or the point we saved at Palace from CHO and Ndoye etc. If it results in a goal chance it's a good option. '
For those being dismissive of supposed low block defensive football, whilst your heads are still wobbling, have another look at Forests European Cup Final wins, particularly Hamburg. If, occasionally, it was good enough for Cloughie it's good enough for me.
Lastly, Dyches stats and style are very similar to Nuno. Which brought us some great victories and memorable moments last season. Were you not entertained?
We need stability. Our attrition rate of managers is getting like Darth Vaders Death Star captains or the red shirted security men in Star Trek. ???.
1.) 21 Oct 2025 19:46:59
You don't need to convince anyone mate, Mr M clearly thought he was the right man to recharge our season. And those ney sayers don't have any input into Mr M's world. ?.
2.) 21 Oct 2025 20:16:13
Percentage this and percentage that. Percentage possession. Percentage shots on target to shots taken. XG Percentage. XG Percentage against. Save Percentage. Pass Completion Percentage. Interception Percentage. Clean Sheet Percentage. Win-Draw-Loss Percentage. It all means nothing. The only thing that matters is the result.
3.) 21 Oct 2025 20:29:02
I'm expecting a night full of passion, and fight!
I won't see any of it as it's my wonderful daughter's Birthday!
So if course it will be all about her.
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4.) 21 Oct 2025 20:41:20
If you want mediocrity, then you have it now. NO need for stats, we know what we are getting for Dyche as he's been a mediocre manager for 20 years now.
5.) 21 Oct 2025 21:33:34
Yup, that’s right mate! don't confuse me with the stats and the facts, my mind is made up……???? I rest my case and see what the future brings ??????????.
6.) 21 Oct 2025 21:38:34
Stability?
That went out the window when nuno spat his dummy out
What makes you think dyche can sort it out?
You come up with nothing stokey than things from the past, the past is gone and the future is now
I hope he does do a good job, but your bigging him up far to much in what he's achieved.
7.) 21 Oct 2025 21:41:35
Well we are at the moment a mediocre side so we've got whatever we deserve so stop bleating and start cheering the owner has played his next card he's payed his money and he'll take the Hit we will just be disappointed maybe, maybe not but the sun will still rise tomorrow for us hopefully and all it's cost is a couple of pounds COYR????.
8.) 21 Oct 2025 22:14:17
Nuno answered a question or two, Dtp. It was Marinakis who spat his dummy out.
9.) 21 Oct 2025 22:45:23
Hey Ff. That's a good un. The future is now!. Hilarious mate.
10.) 21 Oct 2025 22:59:43
You know what they say gazzi?
Little things please little minds.
11.) 22 Oct 2025 09:46:22
They certainly do mate. I'm still laughing at that one.
12.) 22 Oct 2025 09:48:51
One day you will wake up and realise that, sometimes, the only thing to look forward to is the past ……
DTP, I don't know how old you are mate but I’m guessing that, like me, you were the future once ………??.
13.) 22 Oct 2025 13:20:12
Stokey, you want to talk stats do you?
Dyche win percentage:
Watford: 35% (1.4 pts a game)
Burnley: 36% (1.3 pts a game)
Everton: 31% (1.2 pts a game)
He lost more games than he won at Burnley and Everton.
That might be good enough for you and many Forest fans. For me, it's not ambitions enough.
Dyche's teams also have a lower possession percentage than Nuno or Cooper. His teams are boring and don't play with enough ambition to get anyone excited. Hope I'm wrong.
20 Oct 2025 14:06:42
Let's keep things in perspective folks. Stuart Pearce lost his son Harley today. RIP young man.
09 Oct 2025 21:03:13
I thought Rafa has had heart problems in the past? The last thing you want as a Forest manager is a dodgy ticker……. ???.
12 Aug 2025 22:11:35
I agree Mossy. It’s an absolute shambles mate. Transfer window should end at least a fortnight before the action starts imo. Very unfair to the clubs who have to sell.
12 Aug 2025 10:15:01
I’d imagine Man City will insert a buy back clause Mossy to prevent a re occurrence of the Cole Palmer miscalculation. In other words we get the lad cheap but become a nursery club for the big boys. That’s just the way it is mate ….
05 Aug 2025 20:33:55
Very good! ???.
05 Aug 2025 18:59:08
Ideal as our owner has a notoriously twitchy trigger finger………??.
26 Oct 2025 19:35:45
Lego, your post hits the nail squarely on the head mate. I posted something very similar a week or so ago, blaming shocking ownership and how badly this club we love is run. I believe I even cited Bournemouth as a prime example of a well run club.
The people on here blaming Dyche need to give their heads a wobble. He arrived Tuesday and had 1 and a half coaching sessions before Porto. Then recovery Friday, travelling to the South Coast Saturday. Then playing a team 2nd in the table. They will turn over sides in much better shape than Forest this season if they can keep their manager and key players. Also, they had a week off with no European involvement. It showed today. Dyche, very reasonably, picked the same team as Thursday to provide some sort of continuity.
The downside is they looked knackered from the off, especially against a fast pacy team like Bournemouth who play with great intensity right from the off
This is what happens when you “ change horses mid stream” as I've put it previously. No pre season, 13 new players to assimilate and a disastrous managerial appointment bringing an entirely different style of football. The players probably don’t know if they are coming or going.
Mr M for all his ambition and passion gives even his successful managers an impossible task. So SC, Nuno, Ange, rinse and repeat….
The good news is that SD has a week with the squad and the chance to prepare properly for Man Utd. What’s the old saying “ ( Dyche” ) can do a good job given time, miracles will take a bit longer…….
26 Oct 2025 10:27:41
Realistically, a draw would be an excellent result against the Cherries. They’ve only lost one in the Premier League this season and that was 4. 2 at Anfield with 2 very late goals from the Scousers. They have a lot of pace and a weeks rest with no European competition.
25 Oct 2025 16:06:49
Thanks Buster! ??.
25 Oct 2025 11:06:23
West Ham still beat us 3 nil at our place when Potter was still in charge so I wouldn’t mock too much comrades.
Talking of being mocked we were roundly joked about last night for our managerial and general incompetence on “Have I Got News for You”.
We need to make establishing our credibility as soon as possible which means our illustrious owner has to back off a bit and let SD do his job!
24 Oct 2025 20:28:13
Yes welcome back Bowie! ?.