1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast

Eleven changes to the starting line-up and most of them underperformed as Forest crashed to a deserved FA Cup exit at the hands of Championship strugglers Blackpool. The Reds deservedly went behind but then had more than enough chances to put the game out of sight, before more defensive errors allowed the Seasiders to convincingly put the game to bed, and leave Steve Cooper absolutely fuming. Steven Toplis presents alongside Adam, who is fresh back from his disappointing day at the seaside. We'll be back with reports after Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final against Wolves; how many team changes will Steve Cooper make this time? Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and partners with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a big night for Forest - not quite must-win, but certainly must-not-lose against bottom of the table Southampton. The Reds (wearing yellow) duly took all three points, courtesy of Taiwo Awoniyi's first half goal. Although the away team did not play amazingly, the Saints could offer absolutely nothing and Dean Henderson didn't have to make a save as Forest got their first away win this century in the Premier League. Baz presents this match report, and is joined by a still-hoarse Tom Newton, fresh back from St Mary's to discuss Taiwo, Scarpa and the back four; we also hear from some disgruntled Saints fans. We'll be back with reports after our two forthcoming cup ties. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and partners with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It felt a little bleak when Forest managed to concede yet another soft goal in the first half, but they came out fighting after the break to really take the game to Chelsea; Morgan Gibbs-White was unlucky with a 20 yard thunderbolt, and the number 10's corner caused havoc in the box, and Serge Aurier took advantage to score his first goal for the club. In the end, Forest were disappointed not to get the win which would have elevated them out of the drop zone. Steven Toplis is joined by a rather hoarse Tom Newton to review the match, in particular the Reds' second half showing, and thinking ahead to the midweek six-pointer against Southampton; we'll be back after the match at St Mary's. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and partnered with FanHub and Fandango. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a comfortable victory for the home team as Forest huffed and puffed, but provided very little threat to the Manchester United goal. First half efforts in quick succession from Marcus Rashford and Antony Martial effectively killed the game, although things could have been different if one of Ryan Yates' efforts had crept in; the first was saved, and the second snuck in off the leg of Willy Boly, who was in an offside position. Rich Ferraro is joined by Baz to review the match and there is a view from the home end by Man United fan Steven Barnes. We also have a think about the home and away dichotomy, and analyse Steve Cooper's post-match comments where he considered the difference in levels between Championship and Premier League. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and partnered with FanHub and Fandango. Thank you for joining us throughout 2022, which has been one of the most memorable years for many Forest supporters - come on you Reds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the end it was a convincing and comfortable victory for the Reds, who put out a strong XI against Blackburn's much-changed team. Brennan Johnson got two goals and put in a strong showing, with Jesse Lingard also causing problems, and scoring a goal with a double deflection. JLingz also set up Taiwo Awoniyi's goal with a great pass which the Nigerian complemented with a good cut inside and finish. Rich Ferraro is joined by guest reporter George Edwards to review the match and there is a view from the home end by Dan from Rovers Chat. We also take a few minutes to reflect upon the news that Forest will be sporting the UN Refugee Agency's logo on their kits for the rest of the season, starting from New Year's Day. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and partnered with FanHub and Fandango. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Cup is over, and for thousands of Nottingham Forest fans, we are getting back to business! Some Reds have been playing on the global stage, whilst Steve Cooper gets a midwinter preseason with the remaining players, including several friendly games. In this month's Forest Ramble, we: Say a big hello to Gustavo Scarpa, and look forward to how he might fit into the Forest team Talk about the gaffer's love for the club and his preparations for the second part of the season Look at the Reds players at the World Cup and give praise to a first-teamer and a loan ranger All this, and we still have time to hear the opinions of you, the fans, as well as hearing from Jeremy Davies with the 1865 Sketch, and another game of Guess That Red. Presented by Rich Ferraro, with Steven Toplis, Adam and Callum Castel. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and partnered with FanHub and Fandango. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the season pauses for the World Cup in Qatar, we return with another Forest Ramble, in which we discuss events at the City Ground over the last few weeks: The on-pitch progress made by the Reds How much of a boost has Steve Cooper’s new contract given to players, fans and the club more widely? Are the new signings finally bedding in? Can Morgan Gibbs-White, Jesse Lingard and Brennan Johnson really play in the same team? We will also have our regular sketch from Jeremy Davies; we will hear from you, the fans; and we will have a game of Guess That Red - all in this episode of 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast. Presented by Rich Ferraro, with Steven Toplis, Baz, Adam and news roundup from Callum Castel. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and partnered with FanHub and Fandango. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forest got a home win against Crystal Palace to round off the first part of the Premier League season before the World Cup break. The result was crucial because it took the Reds off the bottom of the table, and it also means that the Reds have surpassed the points record of Derby County's Worst Team In History, with well over half the season to go! Rich Ferraro is joined by the Maradona of the Midlands to talk about team selection and tactics, VAR, and why Stevie Cooper is such a gem. We also hear from Jim of the Five Year Plan podcast, to give a view from the away end. We'll be back to sum up the first half(ish) of the season before the World Cup begins - stay tuned! Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a satisfying night at the City Ground, as Steve Cooper's much-changed team put a strong Tottenham side out of the Carabao Cup. Renan Lodi and Jesse Lingard both scored their first Forest goals, and it could have been more, before Orel Mangala saw red for a second bookable offence. Adam reports back, fresh from the City Ground, reporting on performances, goals, and his wife attending her first Forest match, only to be reduced to the role of "designated Bovril holder". Sorry, Mrs A. We'll be back with a full-length match report after the Palace match. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A point gained, or two dropped? A late late own goal rescued a point for the Reds in a game laced with refereeing controversy - Steve Cooper said that either all the penalty claims should have been given, or none of them, and even the OG needed VAR to confirm whether or not there was an offside. Oof. Steven Toplis and Baz discuss Morgan Gibbs-White's first goal in a Red shirt; the penalties that were, and weren't given; and whether a draw at home to Brentford means that Forest are destined for the drop, or does a mostly positive performance give us hope? We also hear from Billy Grant of the Beesotted podcast, for a view from the away end. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Cooper could not hide his emotions as Forest crumbled in the second half to lose by five goals to league leaders Arsenal. The Head Coach was understandably annoyed that, having mostly followed the game plan in the first half, his players threw it out of the window with a lack of the basics - hard work and application. Rich Ferraro is joined by Tom Newton, who was rather vexed that the fans turned up, but the players didn't. We discuss what the plan might have been and what Forest will need to do to avoid the drop this season. We are also joined by Bob from The Away Gooners YouTube channel, who gives his thoughts on the match and Forest's prospects. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the return of the 1865 Forest Ramble! In our monthly discussion show, we take the time to have a chat about Steve Cooper and his role in plugging our leaky defence; off-pitch matters, with the arrival of Filippo Giraldi and dismissal of Andy Scott and George Syrianos; and we take the time to discuss the accusations of offensive chanting by Forest supporters in the Liverpool match, with our guest Zigger Zagger. Rich Ferraro presents, and is joined by Steven, Tom, Adam and Baz to talk about the key issues of the last month or so, and also to play a game of Guess That Red. We are also delighted for the return of Jeremy Davies with the 1865 Sketch, on the perils of supporting your team via live text. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A great victory for the Reds, as Taiwo Awoniyi's goal against his former club was enough to defeat Liverpool. Morgan Gibbs-White and Ryan Yates could have added to the lead before Dean Henderson made several late saves to preserve the points. Rich Ferraro is joined by Baz to discuss the match, the tactics and notable performances from the likes of Kouyate, Yates and Awoniyi, although the whole team performed well. We also discuss Steve Cooper's tactical plan and how the players seem to be working as a unit - does this give the Reds a chance of avoiding the drop this season? Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not one for the neutrals, this game saw Forest finish with an XG of 0.13, as the hosts' inability in front of goal, coupled with some resolute defensive play from the Reds, saw Forest leave the Amex with a hard-fought point. In truth, Dean Henderson only had to make one or two decent saves, and Leandro Trossard's effort hit the bar, so Roberto de Zerbi's men really should have made more of their territorial advantage. Steven Toplis and Tom Newton discuss a game which saw Forest's only real shot go out for a throw-in; Scott from We Are Brighton also joins us to discuss a game which won't live long in the memory, but which was kind of fun in its own way. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it too early for this to count as a six-pointer? It was certainly a bitterly disappointing result as Wolverhampton Wanderers, lowest scorers in the league, managed to beat Forest in a tale of two penalties; Ruben Neves made his spot-kick count, while Brennan Johnson saw his effort saved by the one-armed Jose Sa. Rich Ferraro is joined by Steven Toplis to discuss the game, the performance, the lack of composure, and to ponder on Steve Cooper's post-match thoughts - the gaffer certainly doesn't seem to be shying away from the challenge. We also hear from Wolves fan Matt Langham, who has some kind words for the Reds after a match in which neither team looked that sharp. Finally, Callum Castel provides the 1865 news roundup, prompting Rich and Steven to have a brief discussion over what is really happening at the City Ground. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was the first chance for Reds fans to show their appreciation to Stevie Cooper since he signed his new contract, and the players alos showed their love for the gaffer with a much improved performance. Villa have problems of their own, but aside from Ashley Young's rocket, rarely posed any real threat. Rich Ferraro and Baz take time to dissect the action, and reflect upon Cooper's team selection and tactical approach, and how this gave the Reds some much needed spine. We also have praise for a number of players including Morgan Gibbs-White and Emmanuel Dennis. The view from the away end comes from Neil, the host of For The Love of Paul McGrath podcast. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A rollercoaster week at the City Ground, which started with Forest slumping to the bottom of the table and speculation that both Steve Cooper and Dane Murphy were facing the sack, but ended with a new Sporting Director, but the CEO retaining his position and the Head Coach signing a new contract which ostensibly keeps him at the City Ground until 2025. Rich Ferraro is joined by the Maradona of the Midlands to discuss the ups and downs of the past week, and we dip into the collective wisdom of our podcast crew, with Callum and Tom making radio appearances to discuss the gaffer and Adam sharing his reasons why it was the right thing to do to extend Cooper's stay. We also preview Monday's encounter against Aston Villa, which arguably takes on a new lease of life as the fans show their support for the Reds' gaffer. We'll be back with a match report after the game. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another painful and humbling night for the Reds, as Steve Cooper's men endured a torrid first half, conceding three goals in quick succession. The second half saw some improvement, but in truth it was difficult to say whether this was real, or just the consequence of the hosts having a commanding lead. Steven Toplis and Tom Newton report after their visit to the King Power Stadium, discussing the game and the speculation over the future of Forest's Head Coach. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Steve Cooper marks his first anniversary as the Nottingham Forest Head Coach, Rich Ferraro is joined by the Maradona of the Midlands to think about Forest can make the most of their newly-assembled squad. We hear from regular pundits Adam, Baz and Steven with their first choice Reds line-ups, and you might not be surprised to find out what they think about playing a back three. We also have a news round-up from Callum Castel, including some of the speculation about a possible new Sporting Director to work alongside Steve Cooper, and the panel discuss whether that means that Forest are thinking about ways to strategically and practically support the gaffer as Forest adjust to top level football. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The history books will show that, for the second game running, the Reds relinquished a half-time lead, and conceded three second half goals, as well as all three points. In reality, they showed a bit more to offer this time around, although Steve Cooper had to concede that there is a lot of room for improvement in terms of getting the team to gel and maintaining composure. Baz is joined by Tom Newton to discuss the game, team selections, tactics, formations and substitutions. Amongst other key questions, what difference did it make playing with a number nine, did Forest look better with a back four, and how come Lewis O'Brien was so much more effective than both Ryan Yates and Remo Freuler? Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an episode recorded before the announcement of the Queen's passing, our panel have a deep dive into the Reds' first few weeks back in the big time. It's fair to say that it has been a whirlwind, and results have been a mixed bag; a good win and away point at Everton were counterbalanced by a tough first day at Newcastle, a good performance but defeat against Tottenham, and a really disappointing day at the office against Bournemouth. Steven Toplis leads the discussion, joined by Adam, Baz and Tom Newton; as usual for our monthly discussion, Jeremy Davies also pops in with his regular sketch. With the extended break, hopefully players like Mangala and Niakhate can return to fitness, and the Reds can have some valuable time to gel. We'll bring you a match report after the Fulham game. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Also, please nominate us for the Football Content Awards! Vote via the website in the category Best Club Content Creator – Premier League, or you can vote via Twitter. Nominations close on Sunday 4th September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This one felt far worse than being hit for six by Man City, as the Reds lost the battles on and off the pitch against one of our rivals (at least in terms of possible league positions). With Scott Parker gone, Gary O'Neil showed tactical awareness by changing formations and approach in the second half, and Steve Cooper and his team were simply unable to respond. It had all felt so good at half-time as well, with Brennan Johnson's spot kick adding to Cheikhou Kouyate's header (from a corner!), but Phil Billing's 30 yard rocket swung the momentum back towards the visitors early in the second half, as the Reds lost the physical and tactical battles. Rich Ferraro is joined by Baz to discuss the game from a Reds perspective, with a view from the away end coming from Kirk of the Cherries Red Army. We are also joined by Callum Castel-Nuovo with a round up of the Forest news. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Also, please nominate us for the Football Content Awards! Vote via the website in the category Best Club Content Creator – Premier League, or you can vote via Twitter. Nominations close on Sunday 4th September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a humbling night for Steve Cooper's Reds at the Etihad, where they were soundly beaten by the world's best coach, best striker, and then they brought the best midfielder off the bench. The key thing here is that City were just too good, but Forest's gaffer admitted afterwards that the away side were naive and there was much to learn. Baz is joined by Tom Newton, fresh back from Manchester, to offer a post-mortem on the game. We also hear from Mike Passaris from the Perth De La Prem podcast, offering the Man City perspective. In an episode recorded before last night's transfer deadline, we also hear some thoughts on the rumours circulating around the City Ground. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Also, please nominate us for the Football Content Awards! Vote via the website in the category Best Club Content Creator – Premier League, or you can vote via Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a disappointing defeat but positive performance from Steve Cooper's men, as the opposition showed what a difference a striker can make. Forest had chances, most notably from Ryan Yates and Neco Williams, but apart from Lewis O'Brien's long-range effort, Hugo Lloris did not have a save to make. On the other hand, Harry Kane had three chances, and although his penalty was well-saved, he was clinical in scoring a brace. Rich Ferraro is joined by the Maradona of the Midlands to discuss team selection, physicality and Richarlison's antics. We also hear from Spurs fan HG of the Cheese Room Podcast, listen in to our Tom on BBC 5Live, and get the latest Forest news roundup from Callum Castel-Nuovo. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Also, please nominate us for the Football Content Awards! Vote via the website in the category Best Club Content Creator – Premier League, or you can vote via Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Reds made the trip to Blundell Park, ate their chippy tea and made eleven changes to the starting line up as Steve Cooper took the opportunity to get minutes into the legs of some players. Ryan Yates, Remo Freuler and Guilian Biancone put themselves back in the mix; Emmanuel Dennis, Sam Surridge and Loic Mbe Soh will have appreciated the minutes; and for youngsters such as Aaron Donnelly and Zach Abbott, it will have been a dream come true (Abbott gets his GCSE results this week!). Guest reporter George Edwards shares his thoughts on the game, fresh from his evening out at the seaside, as impressive first half finishes from Yates and Surridge gave control to the Reds, before Grimsby came back at us and we needed Surridge's second goal of the night to put the game to bed. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Also, please nominate us for the Football Content Awards! Vote via the website in the category Best Club Content Creator – Premier League, or you can vote via Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two late goals at Goodison swung the pendulum towards the Reds, before Everton got a share of the spoils. Steven Toplis is joined by Adam the Cycling Defender, fresh from the game, to discuss the game, the performance and the atmosphere, as Forest got their first away points in the Premier League since 1999. We are also joined by Mike from the Unholy Trinity Everton podcast, who gives us the view from the home fans, and as usual Callum Castel-Nuovo pops in to give us another Nottingham Forest news roundup after another hectic week of transfers (hi Morgan!). Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back baby! On a scorching hot day with a scorching hot atmosphere, Nottingham Forest recorded their first Premier League victory in 23 years! In this extended match report, Rich Ferraro talks to the Maradona of the Midlands about VAR, yellow cards, tactics and Taiwo. There are also kind words for Henderson, Toffolo, O'Brien and Mangala, amongst others. We are also joined by James from the We Are West Ham podcast, who is not happy with the result, but also our very own Adam, who is! Finally, Callum Castel-Nuovo pops in to give us another Nottingham Forest news roundup in a busy week at the City Ground. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this extended match report, Steven Toplis chats to Tom Newton as he returns from the Reds' big day out at St James' Park. Let's be honest, the result and the performance were a little disappointing, and Tom dissects the team's shortcomings as they try to make the step up to the big league. We are also joined by Jack from Newcastle United podcast Toon Under, to share his thoughts on the match and the Reds' prospects, and Callum Castel-Nuovo pops in to give us another Nottingham Forest news roundup. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a podcast extra, we bring you our panel's Premier League predictions: who will finish in the top four, who will battle the drop, and which gaffer is likely to face the chop? We also have a discussion with Premier League podcast Perth De La Prem, to get their predictions but also to discuss what they think about the Reds' ascent to the top flight and how they think Forest will fare in the top flight. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nottingham Forest are about to start their first Premier League this century, and we are here for it! In our preseason preview, Rich Ferraro is joined by Tom Newton, Steven Toplis and the Maradona of the Midlands to discuss transfers (in and out), the ground redevelopment proposal, and reflect upon a busy summer for the club hierarchy. The headlines were grabbed by the capture of Jesse Lingard, and our Adam spoke to BBC 5Live's Juliette Ferrington to share his excitement, but there have been 11 (ELEVEN) other additions and probably more to come. In addition, we hear from City Ground Stadium Announcer Mark Dennison, as he looks forward to plying his trade in the top flight - will we still be hearing Freed From Desire and Just Can't Get Enough? We also have the return of our old friend Jeremy Davies (JDingz) with the 1865 Sketch, and introduce our news reporter Callum Castel-Nuovo. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's our first Premier League Podcast! In this episode, Steven and Adam have a chat about the fixture list, and whether it feels real yet. We also discuss some of the transfer speculation as rumours circulate about the possible departure of fans' favourite Brice Samba and potential arrival of Taiwo Awoniyi and Moussa Niakhate. We'll be back later in the summer to talk transfers and preview the season. In the meantime thanks for listening! Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just a bit of fun to end the season, as Tom Newton grills Rich Ferraro, Steven Toplis and Baz on their knowledge of Nottingham Forest's Premier League years. Jeremy Davies pops in at the end to award the prizes, and we take the opportunity to say thank you to some of the many people who have contributed to the podcast this season. We'll be back in August to preview the new season as Steve Cooper's Forest get ready for the Premier League! Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this podcast extra, we bring you the full interviews with our recent guests City Ground Stadium Announcer Mark Dennison and football writer Nick Miller. Mark brings you the ins and outs of the big day out at Wembley, the mild panic about Steve Cook's fruity language at Slab Square, and the joys of working at the City Ground in a historic season for the club. We also take a few minutes to show our appreciation for Radio Nottingham's Forest commentator, the marvellous Colin Fray. Nick tells us about his experience as a fan on the day, and whether this would count as his greatest ever day as a Forest supporter. We also discuss the accusations of media bias, and that the press wanted the Reds to go up - no spoilers here, but journalists love a good story. Finally, we also discuss whether that rainy night at Ashton Gate was the turning point in Forest's season. We have one more podcast coming up for you this season, with our Premier League Quiz. In the meantime, thank you to Mark and Nick, and thank you for listening. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has it sunken in yet? NOTTINGHAM FOREST ARE PREMIER LEAGUE! In this very special and excitable podcast, Rich Ferraro is joined by Baz, Steven Toplis and Tom Newton to talk about penalties, Premier League preparation and VAR. Tom quizzes us about the promotion season, and Jeremy Davies also joins us with his Sketch about Forest's special day. We also have a number of special guests: City Ground Stadium Announcer Mark Dennison talks about his Big Day Out At Wembley; football journalist and Forest fan Nick Miller discusses that night at Ashton Gate and how promotion after 23 years is quite a story; we also hear from Huddersfield fan Brady, Championship podcaster Elliott, and Reds fans Kate and Adam. We have produced 76 podcasts so far, and still to come this season, we have extended versions of our interviews with Mark and Nick, and we will have the Premier League Promotion Party Quiz. Thank you all so much for listening - we just can't get enough. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was the big day out and Forest have done it! A first half own goal from Levi Colwill, under pressure from Ryan Yates, gave the Reds a slender advantage. In truth Forest were the better team in the first half and Yates should have given them the lead with a header which went just wide. Naturally, the Terriers came back at us, and although they didn't have many clear efforts on goal, they will feel aggrieved that they didn't get at least one penalty, even with VAR. On a special day, we have a special match report, with Rich Ferraro and Baz bringing you thoughts and reflections from before, during and after the game, along with roving reporter the Maradona of the Midlands, and some of the atmosphere from the Red end of Wembley - do visit our social media for more clips (see link below). Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Apologies to podcast subscribers using Apple. There was a problem with our feed but hopefully this has now been fixed. This podcast was initially published on Monday 23rd May, and we hope you can still enjoy it before the big day out at Wembley* No-one saw this coming eight months ago - Forest are on their way to Wembley to play in their first ever playoff final! Rich Ferraro is joined by Baz, Steven Toplis, The Maradona Of The Midlands and Tom Newton to discuss the rollercoaster of emotions during and after the semi-finals against Sheffield United, and whether we have "pre-traumatic stress disorder" (c. Nick Miller, 2022). Naturally, we discuss the importance of belief and PMA (positive mental attitude). We are joined by guests including Hal from The Sheffield United Way to reflect upon the semi-final, and the aftermatch shenanigans; and Brady from And He Takes That Chance to get the lowdown on what Forest should expect from The Terriers at Wembley. We'll be back after the big match with a review of the match, and end-of-term debrief. By the time the season is over we will have recorded 75 podcasts this season; thank you so much for joining us. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dramatic night at the City Ground, as Sheffield United produced a spirited performance to beat the Reds 2-1 on the night, which meant extra time and eventually penalties. Brennan Johnson emulated his dad by scoring in both legs of a play-off semi final against the Blades, but second half goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and John Fleck meant that it was honours even on aggregate. Brice Samba was the hero, with a save late in extra time to deny Iliman Ndiaye a certain winner, and then three penalty saves in the shootout; Johnson, Cafu and Cook all buried their spotkicks before Joe Lolley's miss for the Reds, but Samba denied Gibbs-White to prompt a pitch invasion. Rich Ferraro and Baz report on the good, the bad and the ugly (the Billy Sharp incident), with sore throats and aching heads having just returned from the match. We will have more considered thoughts for you at the weekend, when we will also preview the play-off final! See you at Wembley. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A scintillating Forest performance saw the Reds carry a slender advantage into Tuesday's home leg. In truth, the away team should have put the match to bed in the first half, with a number of good chances bringing near misses and decent saves from Wes Foderingham (especially the double save from Surridge and Johnson). However, Forest will be delighted, having taken an early lead from Jack Colback and then doubled the advantage with Brennan Johnson's cool finish after good work from Joe Lolley. Sander Berge scored a soft late goal from a corner to give the Blades hope for the second leg (and give Paul Heckingbottom the chance to engage in some amateur mind games), but if Forest can reproduce their attacking display from today, they will be confident about the prospects of making the final. Tom Newton was at the game, and reports back in conversation with Steven Toplis. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're of a nervous disposition, you might want to give this one a miss! A couple of years ago, during the nationwide lockdown, Rich Ferraro, Steven Toplis and the Maradona of the Midlands reviewed Forest's previous play-off campaigns, including the classic but heartbreaking encounters with Sheffield United in 2003. We'll be back with our match reports from both of this year's semi-finals against the Blades, and will be hoping for better fortune this time. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheffield United in a two-legged Championship play-off semi-final? Nothing can go wrong there, can it? In our 70th podcast of the season (phew), we review the season just gone, thinking about the Steve Cooper Revolution, and how his tactics and management have made such a huge difference to our team's fortunes; we hear from a Blades fan and discuss how we definitely don't have PTSD from 19 years ago; and on a more positive note we choose our goals of the season, and players of the season. Even amongst all of that, there is time for a discussion about VAR and whether it would have made a positive difference to Forest's season, as well as hearing from Jeremy Davies with his final sketch this term. We also have time for some news from Fanhub and our final giveaway of the season: we will give out some Forest mugs, courtesy of our friends at The Terrace - just post a lovely review of our podcast on your app of choice, and send us a screenshot to [email protected] by 6pm on Friday 20th May, and we will select four lucky winners that weekend. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a sterling run of results throughout April, some Reds fans would say that this has been a disappointing week to end the season, but in the space of 39 games Steve Cooper has turned the Reds around from relegation certainties to a place in the play-offs, where they will face Sheffield United. Rich Ferraro and Tom Newton discuss the performance of a much-changed Forest team, as the gaffer took the chance to rest many of his first choice XI (and he said that most of them were carrying injuries). As a result, the performance had an end-of-season, slightly disjointed feel, but the away side will still feel like they should have won the game as they took the lead through Brennan Johnson's stoppage time penalty, before Lewie Coyle (or was it Keane Lewis-Potter?) equalised for Hull just a minute later to consign the Reds to fourth position and a trip to Bramall Lane. We also hear the views of YouTuber Old Grandpa Joe, providing a Hull City perspective. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The automatic promotion dream came to an end as Bournemouth's second half performance saw them take the points with a late goal from Kieffer Moore, who always scores against Forest. The Reds had some cause to be aggrieved after the linesman's flag wrongly denied them a certain penalty, and Steve Cooper was not impressed when the officials apologised to him afterwards. Steven Toplis and Baz review the match and the Reds' performance. In truth, the best team won on the night and you cannot argue that Bournemouth don't deserve it over 46 games - congratulations to them. We also send our very best wishes to Steve Cook and his family, after the awful news of Cookie Sr's cardiac arrest just before the game. Get well soon. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A thumping victory from the Reds, but it could and should have been more. On a day when Bournemouth remained in pole position, Forest ensured that they were keeping the pressure on for the final automatic promotion place. Sam Surridge's hat-trick was the highlight, with Cyrus Christie's farcical own goal and Alex Mighten's scrambled effort ensuring that the Reds kept a healthy goal difference, as this could still be crucial. In this extended podcast, Rich Ferraro and Baz discuss a first half that was frankly insane, a second period in which Forest stamped their authority on the game, and the atmosphere before, during and after the match. We also discuss how the Reds will be feeling, and whether Bournemouth are rattled, before Tuesday night's head-to=head encounter, in what is surely the Reds' biggest game in years. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An outstanding night for Forest as they battled and fought their way to a clean sheet and an excellent three points away to champions-elect Fulham. Philip Zinckernagel's scrambled goal (with an assist from the gaffer) was enough to secure the points, but that only tells half the story. Steven Toplis and Tom Newton discuss a famous night for Forest, with a home fans' view from Matt from the Fulham Focus podcast. The Reds are now within three points of second-placed Bournemouth, and level on goal difference; one game at a time ... one game at a time... Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A narrow win for Forest drew them one step closer to the play-offs but relegated plucky Peterborough United. Sam Surridge's goal just before half-time came after excellent work on the counter-attack from Philip Zinckernagel and Brennan Johnson, and despite the home team's continued efforts, Forest had enough to see the game out. The Maradona of the Midlands and Steven Toplis report on a victory that was very different from last week's thumping win over West Bromwich Albion. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A thumping victory for Steve Cooper's Reds, as they bounced back from Good Friday defeat against Luton Town. Forest completely controlled most of the match, and goals from Johnson, Yates, Colback and Surridge grabbed the points. Jack Colback's effort has gone viral as a goal of the season contender, but did he really mean it? The visitors were bad-tempered, and although Steve Bruce grumbled about the incorrect award of a throw-in, it is difficult to overstate how poor his tactical setup was, even before Darnell Furlong's early red card for two bookings. The second half was not exciting to watch, but again, the Reds were in control as the Baggies barely got into the Forest half. Rich Ferraro and Steven Toplis review the match, with a view from the away end from Louis of the Baggies Podcast. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The referee and his team took centre stage at Kenilworth Road, as a controversial penalty and some baffling decisions left Steve Cooper furious. Forest had decent chances but Grabban and Zinckernagel will both feel that they should have done better, while Djed Spence's goal was wrongly ruled out for offside (yes, the rules are odd, but that doesn't mean that they shouldn't be enforced). Luton suffered themselves, as Sonny Bradley received a second yellow card when Sam Surridge should have been called offside. Rich Ferraro is joined by Luton supporter Ryan McCole to get a view from the opposition, and Tom Newton also joins the discussion, fresh from the away end at Kenilworth Road. Can the Reds pick themselves up and go again on Monday? Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Cooper's Mighty Reds ascended to third in the league, albeit in a match overshadowed by a serious-looking injury to visiting keeper Neil Etheridge. Forest took an early lead with Keinan Davis' blasted finish, although that only told part of the story as the build up evoked memories of the Chuckle Brothers and the Isley Brothers. After Etheridge was stretchered off midway through the second period, the mighty Scott McKenna sealed the points with a header from Jimmy Garner's corner. Rich Ferraro and Baz review the match, with a view from the away end from Tom of the Blues Focus Podcast. Rich and Baz then dare to dream - with five consecutive victories, favourable results elsewhere, and second-placed Bournemouth having a tricky run-in, can the Reds really challenge for automatic promotion? Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another hard-fought victory from the Reds, perhaps lacking in style and panache but making up for that with grit and determination, against a decent Coventry team and a baffling referee. After the match, Steve Cooper claimed that he wasn't aware that this win put Forest in the play-off places! However, he did comment on the need to keep up the momentum, not only in results but also playing style and game plan. Steven Toplis and Baz review the match, with a view from the away end from Glenn of Sky Blue Fans TV. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A real statement victory from the Reds, as they were ruthless in the first half against a Blackpool team who will have had their own play-off ambitions. An early deflected effort by Philip Zinckernagel was added to by two brilliantly taken goals from man-of-the-moment Brennan Johnson. We also have kind words to say about the whole team, but there is a special mention for Scott McKenna, who is still supposed to be injured! Rich Ferraro is joined by Adam, who had just returned from his day out at the seaside, as we discuss all the action, the post-match reactions from the two managers, and we are pleased to offer praise to the referee! Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices