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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 Jun 2026 12:17:42
Good morning comrades.
I left Istanbul yesterday afternoon, their temperature was 31 degrees. Heathrow was 36 degrees. What’s that all about?
Dashed northwards and made it just in time for the England v Ghana game and wished I hadn’t bothered. Not much different style wise to the Southgate era, despite Tommy Turtles ideas and philosophy.
Having said that, Ghana were superb. They worked so hard, strong, physical, organised, aggressive and dangerous on the counter. They were unlucky not to get a penalty.
Low block defence is very very difficult to break down. Hence Tuchel's tactic is always to take a risk, break quickly having drawn them into us, especially our battery of fast wingers. Sounds familiar, where have I seen that before?
But we were too pedestrian in transition, risk averse allowing them time to get set defensively. Also, someone seems to have convinced Pickford that he’s a ball playing GK. He’s not.
It’s a confidence thing imo team wise.
Anyway, have I missed anything?
1.) 24 Jun 2026 14:43:12
No Stokey. We were very lucky not to have Pickford dismissed for missing the ball and taking down the player, and Konsa's foul was a clear penalty. So what does Tt do? Gordon vs Rashford. I am not a fan of either, but it has to be Rashford. If Barcelona want one or both, too much sun must be getting to them. Gordon, once I think, went for the byline. Spence got so fed up with him losing the ball every time he passed it to him, he gave up and was subbed with him. Or Reilly or Spence - tricky. Reilly nearly scored with his shoulder and did pass to Rashford. Konsa gives me no confidence, and if Stone is not up to it, Quansah for Panama.
The centre backs and James were guilty of back and sideways passing. James is another potential weakness in the side. Bellingham is a class player, and somehow we need to get the ball to him as Ando did several times. When Rogers came on, it made a difference. Rice - also I have a question over him, he spent a lot of time in their half. So why not replace Rice with Rogers for Panama. As per usual, our 150 M player was superb - irreplaceable. Kane might have missed a sitter, but he is the one up front.
That was my summary.
2.) 24 Jun 2026 15:07:03
Good summary, Nuno. ?
3.) 24 Jun 2026 15:26:46
Stokey, I think your summary was perfect. Not many are praising Ghana for their performance, but we raved about Cape Verde and others. They put their bodies on the line and got the result that they wanted. We have a pretty p*** poor record against African sides anyway.
Going into the last game, all we need to do is better Ghana's result vs Croatia. Still in it, still unbeaten, and we looked the better side in both games. There's a long way to go yet. ?
4.) 24 Jun 2026 17:10:52
The World Cup in general so far is not worth watching.
It's too many teams, for starters, like Ghana just putting eleven players behind the ball.
Switched more games off after 30 mins, sun's out, and rather be outside than watching TV with crap on view.
5.) 24 Jun 2026 20:24:25
For once, I couldn't agree with you more, DTP.
6.) 24 Jun 2026 20:41:24
I totally agree DTP, spot on. Hence the jocks getting in, beating clamidea to get through. Again, Hastings had it right, putting a wall up against their football.
7.) 24 Jun 2026 20:48:27
Hang, make that two, Hadrian. Wouldn't care if he parked his horse in our back garden. ?
20 Jun 2026 08:04:38
My tip for Scotland ….
Save yourselves the embarrassment of conceding the earliest ever World Cup goal by ……… Oops too late … ?????.
1.) 20 Jun 2026 09:09:58
I don't know if it was hot at Scotland's game last night, but I'm told they moved around less than Nicola Sturgeon's camper van. ????
Anyway, got through ok and now about to set off to Ephesus. It's a hot one.
2.) 20 Jun 2026 12:24:40
And Stokey, earliest goal game from Paraguay a few hours later. ?
3.) 20 Jun 2026 12:23:10
We might all laugh at the Scots but the worrying thing is Refs and VAR, shocking they didn't get a pen at the end of the game. ?
4.) 20 Jun 2026 13:05:38
At least they are there giving it a go, unlike the supposed best centre half in the supposed best league in the world, Murillo, who can't get near the Brazil squad. Flog him if someone is daft enough to pay 80 mill for him & keep Anderson, a proper world class player.
Murillo is just bang average, sadly.
5.) 20 Jun 2026 13:54:01
No laughing at the Scots allowed. ??
6.) 20 Jun 2026 14:53:41
Interesting post, balloons, bit heavy on Murillo. I think he's a more than competent c/ half. But, as you say, I'd sell him to keep Ando. Thing is, are you sure he wants to stay? Be honest here. I can't see us pushing for the Champions League. And he deserves that kinda team.
7.) 20 Jun 2026 15:33:00
He says he's very happy with us, Bowie. The grass ain't always greener. Ask Grealish & co.
8.) 20 Jun 2026 17:47:33
Now, now, Larry.
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19 Jun 2026 10:11:17
So, Leeds at home first game then Liverpool away the following weeend.
Just been accosted by the third Forest couple this morning in Rhodes, to follow the 2 yesterday in Crete.
Off to Turkey (Ephesus) tomorrow. Lots of hot weather and cold beer.
Have I missed anything? Apart from the England Croatia game? A belter by most accounts. Hope everyone’s OK? Uuuuu redddss.
1.) 19 Jun 2026 13:45:44
The morning conversation goes like this.
Stokey, "Just going to the toilet, love."
Mrs Stokey, "Why are you taking your phone with you?"
Stokey, "I might just check in with my Banter admirers, they will be missing my wit and knowledge."
Mrs Stokey, "Don't be so blummin daft, of course they won't."
2.) 19 Jun 2026 15:06:07
There is some truth in what you say, Gazzi, my friend. ?? I think 2 things jogged my memory and made me think of you guys
The first one was being approached by the Trickies abroad as mentioned.
Secondly, I did visit the "Throne Room" at the Palace of Knossos yesterday. ??
3.) 19 Jun 2026 15:12:30
To my wife's annoyance, I did manage to catch a few highlights of the Canada v Qatar game this morning.
She said "I bet you can't even name 3 Qatar players."
I said "Oh yes I can. Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin and Jimmi Hendrix." ????
4.) 19 Jun 2026 15:21:26
As always, Stokey.
5.) 19 Jun 2026 18:23:47
Brilliant. ?
6.) 20 Jun 2026 06:42:12
Stokie blows the dust off another gag. God bless Google. ?
7.) 20 Jun 2026 08:25:43
Morning Larry. I'm glad you've re-surfaced, mate, because I've been meaning to Google Leicester's fixture list and couldn't be bothered. Who have they got first up? ???
Anyway, got to go and try to get through Turkish immigration, who will be grumpy after Turkey's exit from the World Cup a couple of hours ago.
Wish me luck. Let me know if I can bring anyone some new teeth back. ????
8.) 20 Jun 2026 10:27:39
Larry needs a new Barnet lol.
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14 Jun 2026 16:27:51
Just a bit of information before I head off to Heathrow .
Apparently there's a guy in the Middle East who's invented a method of converting land mines into prayer mats. Prophets are going through the roof .
Take care y'all . ????.
1.) 14 Jun 2026 17:32:56
Have a great holiday, Stokey. ??
2.) 14 Jun 2026 17:34:01
Enjoy!!!!!!
3.) 14 Jun 2026 17:46:36
Cheers, lads.
Be good, and stay safe whilst I'm away. ????
4.) 14 Jun 2026 22:37:33
Have a great break, mate. Jealous!
12 Jun 2026 11:14:14
I haven't been to Skeggy since I saw some terrible scenes on the beach as a kid .
There was a man and a woman arguing violently in front of a load of kids, then a Policeman turned up and hit the man with his baton, they started fighting and the man managed to take the baton off the Policeman and beat him unconscious .
I was traumatised
Then a crocodile turned up and stole all the sausages . ??????.
1.) 12 Jun 2026 13:31:55
Skeggys, too good for the likes of you, Stokie. You stick to your historical tours. In the likes of Disneyland and Lapland, where you get to sit on Santa's knees and give him a lecture on history. ?
2.) 12 Jun 2026 13:38:03
I always enjoyed Skegs, Skegs, mate. My Mam and Dad had a caravan at Trusthorpe. Many happy times there. Bracing, as the advert says, plus great offers on recliners.
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3.) 12 Jun 2026 14:16:51
I go downtown for my recliners, electric leather massage, beer holder and little fridge apartment in arm. Living the dream. ? And no wonder it was bracing in Trusthorpe in the middle of fields, nothing there lol.
4.) 12 Jun 2026 14:19:39
"Downtown" Skeg! It must be like the Bronx, mate. ????
5.) 12 Jun 2026 14:34:01
Nothing wrong with bronx. Or the people who live in it.you stick to your downtown Abbey with your little finger poking up while sipping your tea.mean while in the real world ?
6.) 12 Jun 2026 14:41:26
Just remember Stokey, the tour guide, is in charge; you're only there to learn, so let him get a word in. ??
7.) 12 Jun 2026 17:03:03
My son loves Ingoldmells... I just sit around and have a few pints and take in the sea breeze (when it isn't wazzing it down)...
He makes me sit through endless karaoke though, which is a bit painful.
8.) 12 Jun 2026 17:23:28
Karaoke and 2.50 pint and Skeggy full blast breeze can't beat it.
9.) 12 Jun 2026 17:57:12
Cheap beer and overpriced fish n chips. What's not to like?
10.) 12 Jun 2026 18:08:02
Looking from the beach. "Windmills of your mind."
11.) 12 Jun 2026 18:14:07
And dog s**** on your shoes.
12.) 12 Jun 2026 18:27:12
I have heard that the NHS in your area, Skegs, has a huge backlog of people waiting for their sense of humour and charisma bypass operations, mate. I take it you've had yours already? ????
13.) 12 Jun 2026 18:32:18
Bingo and cranes trying to pick up soft toys.
Same as most seaside places tbh.
Blackpool the worst, Yarmouth, Rhyl, Cleethorpes, Weston-super-Mare, Southend, Margate, Scarborough, Bridlington, even Newquay.
14.) 12 Jun 2026 18:45:49
I've never had a sense of humour, Stokie. If I don't like someone, I'm sure I make it clear so they know. Out of every 100 people I meet, I think I would just about get on with one, if they're lucky.
? I don't like laughing. I think comedians are stupid, and especially the people who pay to go and see them. I've gone through life with a very small circle of people, and that's the way I like it. ?
15.) 12 Jun 2026 18:56:13
You're right, dtp. But, when I fancy a 10 min walk, I get to walk along the beach, which is usually quiet. The area I go to, nobody is about, so I sit there with my dog and a can of Stella and enjoy the view of the sea and the peace and quiet.
Where do many of you go after a 10 min walk for a nice view and peace and quiet?
16.) 12 Jun 2026 19:09:38
Glad you said "Walk", mate!!!.
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17.) 12 Jun 2026 19:11:34
Exactly Skegs, beach+dog+tinny, you speak my language.???
18.) 12 Jun 2026 19:20:12
"If they're lucky." ????
19.) 12 Jun 2026 19:33:02
Being genuine now, Skeggs. Yes, I get that, and fair play, mate.
A walk along any beach, away from tourists, is always a different experience.
20.) 12 Jun 2026 20:00:04
I take my dog to a place where I live, where a segment of Game of Thrones was filmed... Stunning views, I get where you're coming from, Skeggs. The peace and tranquility is great for the soul.
21.) 12 Jun 2026 20:08:35
I just step into back garden tbh.
Got everything I need from life.
22.) 12 Jun 2026 21:02:01
Anyone think we'll get the 130 million for Anderson?
It would be a big loss but a game changer for Forest imo.
23.) 12 Jun 2026 21:05:55
North Yorkshire Moors for me.
Just 10 minutes from where I am, complete solitude and stunning scenery.
24.) 12 Jun 2026 22:32:08
Let's be honest, some great places to live in this country, unless you are unfortunate enough to live in Derby or Leicester. ??
Mind you, Stoke-on-Trent is a dump as well. ?
25.) 12 Jun 2026 22:39:04
Sounds great Gazzi. Well, that's me off site for a bit, lads. Keep the banter going. Bringing my dad home from hospital tomorrow, so he can have his last bit of time with the family. uredddssss.
26.) 12 Jun 2026 22:59:37
I walk up to Forest Road, breath in the bus and lorry fumes, avoid making eye contact with the ladies of the night and crack dealers then pretend not to have any change to the fake homeless scroungers on the way back from the shop. Inner city life is great!
27.) 13 Jun 2026 08:14:12
Skeggs, we know we have our disagreements, mate. Just know you'll be in my thoughts. Now go make some more brilliant memories.
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28.) 13 Jun 2026 08:29:18
I agree about parts of Stoke on Trent DTP. I'm glad I don't live there, mate.
29.) 13 Jun 2026 09:10:44
Skeggs, I had no idea of the impending loss of your Dad, and I offer my deepest and genuine condolences. I've lost my Dad (and younger sister), and it leaves a big, big hole in life. All the best, mate.
30.) 13 Jun 2026 11:11:08
Just watched an appalling "Interview" featuring Jermain Jenas being questioned by Kate Garroway and Ranvir Singh especially.
Over his behaviour that led to him being sacked...
I personally think he handles their goading superbly well, very articulate, and has admitted what he did was completely wrong so many times?
As he said he wasn't "On here wanting my job back".
However, Rooney can screw around, Carragher spits in a kid's face... yet keeps his job?
Shame on them pair!!!
31.) 13 Jun 2026 14:42:08
Plus ca change, as the Germans say, eh Cyclist. Spent many hours on Forest Road (on the law enforcement side, obviously).
Once, I spotted a bloke in his car kerb crawling. I said to my partner, "It would be better if you dealt with this one, mate."
When he asked why, I told him he was my cricket team captain at Bulwell CC....
Awks....
32.) 13 Jun 2026 16:50:20
I have family who worked at Canning Circus on vice.
33.) 13 Jun 2026 16:50:52
Typical Bulwell type then? ?
11 Jun 2026 11:03:59
I'd be sorry to see Savona go, Cylist. The lads got talent (though better at CB than as an emergency full back, and we do have a lot of CBs). Perhaps he's homesick, or wants a regular starting place after his comeback from injury.
I agree with the agent playing with VP's contract. It's also a warning to Mr M that he won't hang around if things don't go his way with incomings and outgoings, plus pre-season preparations.
10 Jun 2026 17:04:25
We will, perhaps, never know, will we, RRH. Tantalising or what? ? ?
08 Jun 2026 14:15:41
I don't know, Cyclist. It was a genuine question, seeking clarification. Does "Not a chance" mean Mateta won't be arriving at Forest, or that Woody is a better finisher?
08 Jun 2026 14:12:23
Just a Cappuccino for me, thanks Bse. ??
06 Jun 2026 10:57:32
Please expand on that comment, Stab mate.
24 Jun 2026 21:42:26
It's a great read and an amazing story. Talk about triumph over incredible adversity. Wow! Someone should make a film about our Lego. Highly recommended. ??????
24 Jun 2026 16:32:28
Ram, there's plenty of fiery characters with explosive temperaments on here, mate ....
How about Red Adair?. ?????
24 Jun 2026 15:13:25
Stats don't always tell the whole story, Shots, but they are usually fairly accurate indicators. In MGW's case, especially towards the back end of the season, his record of assists and goals said he should be in the USA atm, and especially last night.
24 Jun 2026 15:10:40
Should be plenty of goals in that one Cyclist. ???
24 Jun 2026 15:09:36
Bse, mate. Agree with most of that. Not sure about McGuire though, he's a bit of a donkey. Might have been selected as a one-off against Ayew, who was putting himself about a lot, not always legally.