Nottingham Forest banter 2

02 Feb 2026 06:24:23
A second goal would have put that game to bed yesterday and for me we didn't show enough intent to get it in the first half.
Having taken an early lead we let Palace get on the front foot even though they rarely looked like scoring.
Whilst I can see the logic of starting Dominguez away to add some defensive solidity I cannot understand him starting over Hutchinson yesterday.


What dangerous Palace winger was Dominguez there to help Williams out with?
It also means Hudson Odoi starting on the right and even though he is right footed he seems to become anonymous when playing down that flank. Barely noticed him in the first half!
The gap may well be down to 3 points next weekend with the Hammers playing Burnley and us playing improving Leeds. Let's hope not.

02 Feb 2026 08:53:14
Well said Fred. HDO is useless down the right and Domingues has no pace at all. And that's the reason Jayzoos struggles to score prem goals his lack of pace stops him getting that extra yard to get on the end of things or get clear of his man. Probably the reason why we didn't get a 2nd goal in the first half.

Williams stupidity cost Dyche the luxury of being able to utilise players like Lucca. Players wearing gloves is so efimnate, and it's not natural to stick your hand up even on the goal line. Ban gloves and man up.

02 Feb 2026 11:24:03
Watched MOTD for their take on the game. I know pundits have inflated egos, but Troy Deeney seems to have a well, you know. wouldn't like to say.

02 Feb 2026 11:55:57
Clough, Sheringham, Wood had no pace.
Just say'n.

02 Feb 2026 13:17:37
Not a comparison I'm afraid Rogie.

02 Feb 2026 16:06:29
I think your falling back into your old argumentative self there rutters bud. What the diamond is only saying is you don't need great pace to be decent. Look at huddle, Platini, fabregas etc.

As long as they tie into dyches chess game (ok ok one at a time) it's what ya do. Now remember we don't get reports on training schedules, are they lazy etc. So good point rogie. 👍.

02 Feb 2026 16:38:59
Hoddle damned pred text. 🤣 threw a hooked worm in there for bites.

02 Feb 2026 17:43:14
Ah Bowie my point is those 3 were and are class acts, jayzoos works hard but with his Ltd ability needs a bit of pace to be threatening. Sheringham was superb even in tge air. I'm not just being argumentative I'm stating a valid point. Its tge same with Dan andoy. No pace leaves him wanting.

02 Feb 2026 20:01:33
Good honest debate lads. cheers Bowie.
Saw brilliant clip on U Tube.
Martin O'Neil said Cloughie said to him at half time one day.
"You were terrible!. the linesman is having a better game than you! "
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

02 Feb 2026 20:33:39
lol, that’s well funny put down - I’d not heard that one before ……he liked to give MON a bit didn’t he!

01 Feb 2026 22:12:25
Looks like Luca is an Edu signing as he was on the bench and SD brought Ndoye on when Jesus went off strange that when he had an Italian international available

Hope I’m wrong.

01 Feb 2026 22:44:52
Think we all. felt the same about last sub?
But to be fair dyche got it spot on.
With ten men other than ndoye?
Should have won it, but we didn't and that's life.

01 Feb 2026 22:46:40
You are. Speed up front and some defending was needed, that's not Lucca's forte who has only trained once with the group.

01 Feb 2026 22:57:39
Thought it baffling bringing Ndoye on instead of Awoniyi, after last week's heroics, he must have been chomping at the bit to get on the pitch.

02 Feb 2026 08:04:14
Hutchinson or Awonyi would have been better than Ndoye but hey thought Dyche did OK under the circumstances so that's that move on to Friday 🤡.

02 Feb 2026 16:33:04
For me Rutland is spot on about Jesus, he’s not quick enough for the premier league, the disparity in his goals in the Europa league. Which is has been a lower standard, tells its own story, he hardly ever hits the ball 1st time, always needs to take a touch, in that split second the chance has gone at that level,

02 Feb 2026 22:23:26
100% in agreement Stevie f, I've been saying it for weeks. His goals are coming against lower standard opposition.

01 Feb 2026 21:52:53
I know we were down to 10 men but why didn’t Dyche bring on 1 of the 2 strikers on the bench when taking Jesus off?

01 Feb 2026 22:47:08
To not lose the game?

01 Feb 2026 21:38:48
Here's the deal; no side is a pushover in this league
Villa found that out today
We should have won it first half?
But we didn't
Dyche got tactics right though and Palace never laid a glove on us despite the player advantage?

02 Feb 2026 11:18:19
Good post DTP, I agree entirely. Villa v Brentford shows what a great result we got last week when the Bees were comprehensively “ Dyched”!

01 Feb 2026 20:45:55
I'm amazed to be reading some negative posts about today's performance. I thought it was a gutsy, passionate performance where we actually looked very dangerous on the ball. I think that we performed very well as a team in both attack and defence.

I also think we should forgive Neco - he has been superb for us before that 'moment of madness'.

I'd say a very well-earned and valuable point.

01 Feb 2026 21:20:12
Lego I. agree.

01 Feb 2026 23:13:05
We was facing a team low on confidence, key players missing and a coach just going though the motions, we would have won that game, but for 3 minutes of madness, it may be a point won, let's hope them 2 points dropped ain't important come May?.

01 Feb 2026 23:59:00
Judging by today's performance I'd say not Mossy. Glass half full and not half empty here.

02 Feb 2026 08:59:33
Agree Lego. My only critiscm would be that JAYZOOS comes back to defend corners and is clueless in that area. We also still lack any cutting edge ourselves with our corners and free kicks.

01 Feb 2026 18:42:19
Some good football in the first half and a commendable performance from 10 men in the second half however a very disappointing afternoon against a team we have to get a win. Aina and MGW excellent followed by Murrillo, Anderson and Sangare. The problem is Jesus. If he had not fluffed 3 or 4 golden opportunities, handed to him on a plate we would have won. I'm not criticising his effort he is simply not good enough at this level of football. Our goal difference is -11 and could cost us a place because he is not scoring enough goals.

I don't know if he has relatives or disciples on here but don't understand the turning a blind eye to his limitations. He spends too much time on the floor and can't shoot from distance. All of his goals have been League 1/ 2 close range efforts. If he's not replaced we run the risk of him dragging us into the Championship. Don't understand the loyalty? Chris Wood is up to it but unfortunately injured and at the wrong end of his career.

01 Feb 2026 19:19:55
I will have to watch the game again because I cannot remember the amount of chances you have mentioned.

Dyche is now starting to play to Igor strengths and it will pay dividends in the long run if and it’s a big if he sticks to it.

The loyalty is I see the potential, Chris Wood has had one great season with us and i'm thankful for it, however it’s the one and only great season he has had goal wise ever

Just my thoughts RHR but as always in Jesus I trust.

01 Feb 2026 19:31:29
Sorry but Jesus is a talent and plays his heart out. As for Murillo it was his mistake on the half way line that led directly to their goal. Disappointing yes but don’t denigrate the great effort and spirit the lads put in. We got a vital point and move on.

01 Feb 2026 19:41:31
I don't remember the 3 or 4 fluffed chances by Jesus you mention.

01 Feb 2026 19:42:15
Wood didn't start very well when he joined us.
Just hoping he starts scoring. and very soon!

01 Feb 2026 19:46:14
I agree bsered, he plays his heart out but he doesn't score goals which will win us games and reduce the goal difference.

01 Feb 2026 21:57:38
Well that's eleven I've somehow missed?

01 Feb 2026 22:29:07
I ready worry about some of you, especially the crew that keep saying roff to themselves 😁🤣🤣.

01 Feb 2026 23:09:05
Giigle transplant (Google Translate) no likely that list piston. 🌳.

01 Feb 2026 17:09:31
Pathetic bunch of bottlers goal conceded right on half time again (irrespective of what Williams did or didn’t do )

Can’t keep focus for a full half - two more points dropped against such a weak side.

Redemption now needed at Leeds. As no one is expecting anything there.

Such a shame we are still in Europe we do not need the extra game. Should be through but we bottled it at Braga didn’t we.

01 Feb 2026 18:08:42
Watch it DTP and the happy clappers will be coming after you. 😉🌳.

01 Feb 2026 18:35:32
What a load of utter garbage you have just posted.

01 Feb 2026 18:49:57
Takes one to know one chap 👍.

01 Feb 2026 19:00:18
To be honest if you look at his points there are a lot of truths. But its all ifs and maybes. 🌳.

01 Feb 2026 19:10:04
Have a look how many goals we concede just before half time Robin, non league players have better focus and concentration.

01 Feb 2026 19:22:17
Don't hold back, Stars. Say what you really mean.

01 Feb 2026 17:08:42
Excellent point in this one, but I have to say Crystal Palace let us off the hook! Their tempo dropped in the second half, almost like they didn't want to score. Although Hughes had a few goes, way of target for the ex sheep!
Well done lads, could have stuck it at the end with the right sub! I'd have brought on Hutchinson for Jesus, let someone with pace run at them.

I did think Glasner made a good substitute, taking off the booked centre half who took out Jesus when he was through - but the ref didn't see a foul again!
Let's take encouragement to Dirty Leeds and do a number on them!
COYR.

01 Feb 2026 18:44:21
Good point redtree12, palace we're poor any other side would have put us away, but I'll take the point on balance. On the issue of Jesus he needs to stay on his feet a bit more, falling down every time someone tackles him.

It was a foul when he went through but all his antics you can see why the ref took no notice. I just wonder if forest have had an offer for sels? Didn't see him get a knock.

01 Feb 2026 18:56:15
Grateful for a point at home to a team in free fall - tells you all you need to know doesn’t it.

01 Feb 2026 21:10:02
Game changed when Williams lost the plot
But he's been a star all season
Just saying.

01 Feb 2026 16:50:37
Well earned point today.
Yes Nico gave a penalty away but either way it was a goal regardless.
COYR!

01 Feb 2026 16:44:59
Apparently Sels was taken off at half time after he had a massive melt down over Necos top draw save.

Not sure how true that is.

01 Feb 2026 16:17:26
Skegsjay showing his depth of knowledge of the game Williams misses 1 game as it was a proffesional foul.

01 Feb 2026 17:03:36
Watch out skeggs new head boy will be taking you down a peg, tweet tweet 😁🤣🤣🤣.

01 Feb 2026 17:37:51
🤣🤣🤣 my little ram.

01 Feb 2026 17:59:49
I actually thought it was 3 also. 🌳.

01 Feb 2026 18:37:25
My big Bin Dipper.

01 Feb 2026 18:46:03
And along he comes 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

01 Feb 2026 16:13:27
Well we got away with a point well done lads for a back against the wall performance. Not going to say anything about Neco he’s been brilliant this season for us. Onto the next one- battling spirit needed for sure.

01 Feb 2026 16:12:30
Before you lot tear in. Here's my pittance.
Mgw getting motm 👍👍👍 williams giving that goal away. (Coz he f kn cares reds, ) instinct. Aina, milenkovic amazing. Set pieces again how many of ya read my thoughts on our coaching squad. Gunn well done young man, couldn't have been easy. But done enough. Murrilo I love the laddie, wouldn't change a thing with him, because his confidence is what we need.

Jesus I actually thought growing in confidence but looks tired tbh. Anderson, probably the same. Actually been a while for me since we seen best of him. I actually think we played a weak team today and unlucky not to take advantage. Doesn't mean we are finished, as a lot will post. Anyway FTID,

01 Feb 2026 17:07:59
Great appraisal mate.

01 Feb 2026 17:27:11
Agree Bowiered, it's a shame Lucca couldn't get on but understand Dyche playing a system for if someone was sent off, my only complaint is Hutchinson should have been on instead of Ndyoe tricky and speedy and they wouldn't have liked that well done you Reds Considering.