Nottingham Forest Banter 4

20 Jun 2026 21:41:55
Ze Germans vs Sangare and co is a cracker so far. 🌳

21 Jun 2026 17:38:24
Sad end to the game.

22 Jun 2026 00:30:30
I was heading to bed and made the mistake of checking the Cape Verde game. This is a classic, no matter the outcome. 🌳

20 Jun 2026 20:11:59
Evening Reds. A long way off, but I should be there for the 5th September game against Spurs. I'm planning to be at the TBI around 1pm with McGovern and Stokey. It would be great to meet as many of you as possible there for a beer before the game.

20 Jun 2026 21:47:48
I got more chance of turning pink, growing a curly tail, trotters and wings. 5th is Mrs Winters' birthday. 🐷🌳

20 Jun 2026 22:27:32
C'mon, Winter. Do it the Cornish way, mate. Give Mrs Winter a good birthday seeing-to first thing, then feed her a pasty for brunch. After that offer to take her to the Forest game, followed by a romantic dinner after the game.

She'll be so mellow that she'll refuse the game and agree to dinner with you at 7.30pm, once she's 'recovered'.

Job done, mate.

20 Jun 2026 22:40:16
Nah she deserves better than a day out in the Midlands lol. It's going to be Dublin or Edinburgh, I think. Long weekend, wined and dined, expensive hotel, keep her happy, and I can do anything I want for the rest of the year. 😉🌳

20 Jun 2026 23:28:20
Fair play, mate. I've not been, but Mrs Legolas raved about Edinburgh after her recent visit with our daughter.

21 Jun 2026 00:52:16
Edinburgh is right up there with the best cities in the world, well worth a long weekend. 🌳

21 Jun 2026 07:17:32
Been there, mate...
Both are great, however, Dublin for me, not being biased.
🤭🤭🤭

22 Jun 2026 09:20:10
Manchester trumps em both.

Edinburgh (where a lot of my family are from) is beautiful. Dublin is a good laugh. Manchester is just great for the music and love the atmos. London is too crowded.

22 Jun 2026 09:56:28
I hate London, as you said, the crowds are too much, and also the scale of the place. I was considering Whitby, but there isn't a whole lot going on down there. Edinburgh is convenient for me, tbh, a couple of hours drive or by train.

Manchester just doesn't appeal to me, and doesn't have the same ring to it. I can imagine her face, 'babe I've booked us a fantastic weekend away in Manchester'. 🤣 🌳

{Ed001's Note - bring her to Dubai - she will love it. You don't even have to pay a fortune if you stay away from the tourist traps.}

22 Jun 2026 10:12:40
Now i have all these options spinning around in my little head. 🤣🌳

22 Jun 2026 10:47:35
The sort of women I've dated (who love going to gigs) have loved my weekends in Madchester. It's not working so well now I'm middle-aged. Trips to the Med are coming into force at this point.

22 Jun 2026 11:23:03
Funny story: I actually met her in Newquay. We were both at Boardmasters and found her sulking in the chill out area, both disappointed with the music and kids (younger people, 🤣) running around and being rude. Several pints of Cornish Rattler, and more than a decade later, we're still putting up with each other. 🤣 🌳

20 Jun 2026 16:21:33
No incomings and no real outgoings. I'm getting jittery.

20 Jun 2026 16:58:28
As always. Last minute.com.

20 Jun 2026 18:16:40
Hope you have a great day with your Dad tomorrow, Skeggs.

20 Jun 2026 19:25:18
He's in hospital now, Rog. Just left him. He's at the end, mate. He can't talk, just being pumped with morphine and sedatives. But I will be with him tmoz. He's being well looked after, and he looks peaceful.

Hope all the dads on here have a great Father's Day. And all the sons that still have their dads, enjoy it. Just seen Netherlands score. My bet, it's looking good for them to win the comp.

20 Jun 2026 19:58:23
Ahh, sorry, mate.
Really don't know what to say.
Except God bless you and all the people who knew and loved him.
You're in my thoughts. 🙏

20 Jun 2026 20:05:11
Try to hang in there, Skegs. My thoughts are with you, bigboy.

20 Jun 2026 21:12:11
Been there, done it, Stellaboy.
It's not nice.
Best wishes to you and yours.

20 Jun 2026 22:37:56
Yeah, me too. Actually sent you a text, Jay, obviously never read it. Although it's been a while, sat with my ma n da going through it. Dad on his way out (swear by my kids). Skylight above his room, gulls flying over. We just all thought he was f***d. Only gets up with the words, "Seagulls calling, boats are waiting, I'm about to go on a journey." Bless him. Not gonna go too much into him, always the club boys before his kids. Yup, wrong to call ya old man man out on social. I don't give two flyings.

My old ma, who I loved with every beat, got told she had stomach cancer (apparently too many kids I've been told). I dunno and don't want to. But I've actually posted this before on here. I waited for my family to leave, woke her up with shock, bless. Asked her, "Ma, what's it like facing death?" Her reply: "Son, it's like going through your garden which you love. At some point you're gonna have to open the gate to the outside." Make your own minds up on what she meant, I have. Just saying.

20 Jun 2026 22:45:27
I'm just f****** done.

21 Jun 2026 16:39:31
I thought I messaged you back on WhatsApp, but just seen it was a text. I do that to everyone at the minute, Bowie. I read a message, think I will text back later, and forget. Geordie, Ant and Dec lover.

21 Jun 2026 18:26:19
I remember you saying that a while back, Bowie....
I'm sure that gave you comfort, mate....

22 Jun 2026 09:02:01
You can't sign players who are not discussing moving until after the WC.

We could sign other players, but it could well be that we're waiting for the new PSR (or whatever it's called) cycle to start in July, as we've spent this cycle's money.

Some with sales. I reckon they are selling and buying in the cycle that starts in July, and have budgeted for that.

22 Jun 2026 09:16:19
Thoughts are with you, Jay.

It was my first Father's Day since his Mum died in October. ✊

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 … 😂😂😂😁😁.

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.

20 Jun 2026 12:24:40
And Stokey, earliest goal game from Paraguay a few hours later. 🌳

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. 🌳

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.

20 Jun 2026 13:54:01
No laughing at the Scots allowed. 😭🤬

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.

20 Jun 2026 15:33:00
He says he's very happy with us, Bowie. The grass ain't always greener. Ask Grealish & co.

20 Jun 2026 17:47:33
Now, now, Larry.
😊

20 Jun 2026 07:39:13
{Ed's Note - EHL2020 has posted a new article entitled, Why Rangers Pre-Season Matters This Year

19 Jun 2026 11:57:02
And look at all of those lovely 3.00pm Saturday kick offs.

19 Jun 2026 12:09:51
For now. Till they sort the TV fixtures out.

We should get more than the one last year though.

20 Jun 2026 15:36:50
You'll give em your hard earned money then go when your told to. It's non of your business what time they kick off, your only a loyal supporter of decades & have given thousands to the club.

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.

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."

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. 😂😂

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." 🙄🙄😃😃

19 Jun 2026 15:21:26
As always, Stokey.

19 Jun 2026 18:23:47
Brilliant. 👏

20 Jun 2026 06:42:12
Stokie blows the dust off another gag. God bless Google. 🙃

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. 😂😂😁😁

20 Jun 2026 10:27:39
Larry needs a new Barnet lol.
👴

19 Jun 2026 07:39:13
{Ed's Note - OptimumShots has posted a new article entitled, Everton Need One Clear Squad Plan

18 Jun 2026 17:44:12
Just like to add on here to the English ignorance. Ok, only one game in. But my, that was the best football I've seen in a lot of years from them. Believing and actually pushing forward. With a manager (actually) telling them to do so. Just my opinion. Give it a whirl. You may be shocked.

18 Jun 2026 19:30:51
Well said that man. 👍 🌳

18 Jun 2026 21:19:38
If you're talking about the second half, I totally agree.
First half, we were well off it though. I fear for our defence at times.

18 Jun 2026 23:11:46
I was actually Gazz, but at least Tuchel kicked their arse for playing the ball back at times. 1st half. Been a while.

18 Jun 2026 11:26:25
So much for getting our transfer business done early zilch zero.

18 Jun 2026 15:22:05
Wow, don't panic, don't panic. Cmon Munmad, for Taylor's sake.

18 Jun 2026 15:30:38
I think EM was quite clear that he wouldn't address transfers until after the WC.

18 Jun 2026 15:55:05
If players are not signing new contracts, or are waiting to see whether they can increase their value at the World Cup, then nothing is going to happen until after that, if the player is there.

18 Jun 2026 16:05:53
If you want a deal that might happen quickly...

Roma needs to generate capital gains by June 30 to comply with UEFA Financial Fair Play regulations, making them eager to sell players.

Forest are interested in Jan Ziolkowski. He is not at the 2026 World Cup because the Poland national team failed to qualify for the main tournament.



He is a Polish international cb, and is supposed to be a good prospect.

Roma are also rumoured to want Savona. My guess is they'd want him after the deadline, but to sell the Polish lad before for FFP.

If we get him cheaper because they are desperate, it might make sense.

18 Jun 2026 17:14:36
Must be one helluva P@#s he's having then, Cyprus!!!
🤣🤣🤣