10 Aug 2025 13:17:56
Another 0-0 yesterday, anyone else worried about the lack of goals? I know it's only pre season games and they are mostly for player fitness but surely we should still be scoring a few goals, it's got me worried anyway.

1.) 10 Aug 2025
10 Aug 2025 13:50:30
Daz I’ve watched the “ serious “ friendlies “ on Forest TV (, Fiorentina and Al Qadsiah, perhaps one chalice Monaco) where we’ve put out teams approaching full strength and it does seem to be coming together mate, despite the lack of goals.
Defensively we look solid and organized. I’m liking MGW in a deeper role, it’s not quite coming off for Jesus as a number 10 yet but there’s signs he’s got something. Luiz would be a good addition imo
I’ve always said we are light up top. Wood isn't getting any younger and Anoniyi ( understandably) isn’t the player he was before his injuries.
Saving all the goals for Brentford perhaps ????

2.) 10 Aug 2025
10 Aug 2025 14:53:49
Ok, cheers for that update Stokey, here’s hoping you are right and we get a few in the first game.

3.) 10 Aug 2025
10 Aug 2025 17:25:40
It was noticeable that Jesus had two good chances with his head and almost put one away. Looked like typical number 9 type scenarios to me, though. If one had gone in people would be calling for him to start the first game probably.

No way do we know what to think about the new signings. Even Murillo arrived not fit enough for Prem level and hired a fitness coach before getting into the team. Takes time to settle in a new country and the hardest league in the world.

An experienced striker and loan for Awoniyi wouldn't hurt but is it a priority over a left back and replacement for Danilo. We probably still need another winger as well really.

4.) 10 Aug 2025
10 Aug 2025 17:42:41
I share your worries Daz. Stokey is a lot more 'measured' in his thinking than me and I do like his reply to your post. I too have seen positive glimpses of what we can be in the friendlies so far. However, without the end product of a goal do those glimpses really mean anything?

Stuck record time. Elanga, whilst far from perfect, always gave Forest a 'get out of jail card'. Get the ball to him and at least we knew that we would be on the front foot again - and quickly! Elanga brought out the very best in Wood and that led to goals. It was a perfect combination.

Overall, our efforts to re-invent ourselves post-Elanga simply haven't worked so far. I hope Nuno has the answer.