Nottingham Forest Banter 4

15 Jul 2026 12:06:07
Yesterday evening was probably the most one sided World Cup semi final I’ve ever watched. I’m surprised it finished only 2 nil, such was Spain’s dominance.
The French team looked as if they’d never met before, disjointed, missing their passing, no shots on target until near the end, Mbappe largely anonymous, out muscled all over the pitch.
Even the usually inspirational Deschamps sat down in his dug out for the last 25 minutes, muttering and baffled about what he was seeing and unable to do anything about it.
As has been mentioned on here, every side has a collapse in them, even the best and, let’s be fair, the French always have a capitulation in them as we know from history ….

As it was Bastille Day as well, it must have been particularly “Gaul ing” (you see what I did there) 😂😂😔😔😏.
As a footnote to Barry and Titchmarsh, I decided (quite reasonably I thought) to watch the game between the 2 best teams in the World rather than spend it posting.
I did, however, note this morning that you managed between you, to mention my name in vain on no fewer than 9 occasions during the course of the match.
Including dehydration breaks, the half time interval and injury time this is about once every 12 minutes.
May I take this opportunity to offer my deepest appreciation to you both for allowing me to live rent free in your heads………. 😂😂😂.

15 Jul 2026 13:34:48
I was just replying to the 2 days you were commenting about me, Pan. 😁 So much for your 'best team in the world' prediction, France Stokie. Stick to your Beano and Dandys, mate, cause you know very little about football, mate. 🤣🤣 And I take it you won't be watching England tonight, as you've said it's already fixed for Argies to win. 😁

15 Jul 2026 13:39:04
Stokey, I don't know why people are surprised at Spain beating France. France have looked ok against mediocre opposition. Spain are the first top side they've run into, and it showed. Reigning European champions prove their worth.

15 Jul 2026 14:04:25
Barry, demonstrably wrong again, mate.
I have never "predicted" that France are the best team in the world. I just looked at their current FIFA ranking.
Check it out...
Or is it FIFA's stats that are faulty?

15 Jul 2026 14:11:17
Stevie, I wasn't so much surprised at the result, just how big the gap was between the sides currently ranked 1st and 2nd in the world, mate.
I suppose the way this tournament has been seeded, Spain have only really played 2nd or 3rd ranked teams up to now, like Austria and Portugal.

Apart from their draw at minnows Cape Verde first up, they have seemed comfortable, like France.

15 Jul 2026 14:29:12
You did say that pan. I have it in a written statement. But it's not surprising that you got it wrong again. 😁

15 Jul 2026 14:47:34
France are (or were until last night anyway) the best team in the world, Barry, according to the FIFA world rankings.
Please feel free to produce any "written statements" you have in evidence, mate. I'm intrigued...... 😂😂😂😂😂😂

15 Jul 2026 15:04:05
Gaul-ing 🤣. Love it. Sadly, mate, you don't just live rent-free in their heads. I think it's becoming more so. If you start finding your tighty whiteys disappearing from the washing line, Titchmarsh is your man. If you start feeling you are being watched whilst on the bog, don't look down, Barry lurks down there. 🩲💩🌳

15 Jul 2026 15:24:03
Hey up, it's the Pan and Ken show. 🤣🤣

15 Jul 2026 15:42:03
👆 You and DTP seem to finish literally every post with laughing emojis. Why? Neither of you are funny. In fact, I think it's to cover the inadequacy of a sense of humour. 😁

15 Jul 2026 16:11:59
Ken barbies, missing u, pal. You need to go and finish that extension on her dolls house, pal. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

15 Jul 2026 16:38:28
I can think of a lot of things you are missing. 😉 🌳

15 Jul 2026 17:15:48
You finish yours with a Christmas tree, and you think we are strange. 😂😂😂🥂

15 Jul 2026 17:30:11
That's because he loves Xmas. And gets excited about sitting on Santa's knee. 🤣🤣

15 Jul 2026 18:50:24
The relevance of an Oak Tree is clearly lost on the ignorant. 🌳

15 Jul 2026 22:18:16
Still waiting for the relevance of the oak to be revealed by two of our experts. 🌳

14 Jul 2026 22:06:07
I have just watched a very good team make France look very ordinary. When England get through after tomorrow. The final will be a close one for sure. I still think Tt will have worked out how to beat Spain. They are excellent at possession football. That is too true, but we will still win.

14 Jul 2026 22:32:31
I'm winning the jackpot on lottery tmoz night as well 🤣🤣

14 Jul 2026 22:00:39
The laws of the game stipulate that the break at half time should last no longer than 15 minutes. Guess what? It'll be 30 minutes on Sunday. 👎, FIFA are taking the p. now. Games going down the pan. Get that idiot out! 🌳

14 Jul 2026 23:36:17
Stokey has got to you. 😂😂

14 Jul 2026 23:41:40
If we are playing Spain we might need the extra 15 minute recovery time.

Every cloud.....

15 Jul 2026 00:04:18
I suppose BTS and the others are right up your street, DTP. Bet you'll be sitting there with a box of tissues, not for the tears, either. 🌳

14 Jul 2026 21:38:46
Complete lack of transfer activity. We need to sort a deal or two out. Lots of sides now making signings, all we have done is sell one if our best players. Let’s hope OG has a few ideas because our recruitment team over the last year has been abysmal.

14 Jul 2026 23:38:15
No comment.
Unless you'd like one?
There is a simple explanation, though.

14 Jul 2026 21:08:25
Why do so called expert pundits think it's France not playing well?
Two sides on that pitch and Spain are an exceptionally good side.

14 Jul 2026 22:17:33
Spain were the better side all over the pitch. But none of the French players turned up tonight, we've seen it with England and Forest. Every team has that in them. But, my winning bet tmoz night is 3-1. Argentina, like I said to Stokie, are the best team in the world. Just to remind you, pal. 😁

14 Jul 2026 22:30:02
To be fair, I backed Argentina on here all along.
But I'm a true Brit, so come on, England, prove me wrong.

14 Jul 2026 23:39:10
England Spain will be the final then.

15 Jul 2026 06:39:08
Skegs, Spain are the better side. Full stop.

15 Jul 2026 10:23:52
The best side in the world. Will obviously be winning the World Cup, so we shall see.

14 Jul 2026 20:27:07
Opps, Lucus 'Liability' Digne. What was he doing? Swing and hope. 🤣 🌳

14 Jul 2026 20:21:48
Said France have a massive weakness last game, Digne, j6st play on him.

14 Jul 2026 16:21:56
1st of all, faith in Lions beating Argies,
Come on England.
Next I always wondered why Messi didn't spend at least 1 x season in the Premier. I love the game as a whole as we all do, love to watch him here. Who's his agent? Colonel Parker.
Next Neco is the absolute reason you build a team around. Heart and just badge through and through. Everything I look for in a player, not the money, mgw the same, Yates well he's on his own, just bleeds Garibaldi.

Sels still happy with Aina, got so much talent. Sangare for me plays when he fancies it. Jesus. Hope the laddie learnt from last season. (Give him time) Hutchinson from what I hear hasn't been given a squad number. Suits me. Still love Wood, will always give him hope when a lot don't. Anyway enjoy Reds. Take care. (Obviously more I should mention)

14 Jul 2026 17:14:36
According to the reports, Neco fancies a move to United. It just might be lazy reporting. But if it's true, then sell him. We need players who want to play for us, not cash crazed parasites just out for the wedge. We've only had one good season in the Premier League since promotion, so I expect Glasner to get recruitment right this time. Good post, Bowie.

14 Jul 2026 18:20:16
Neco is staying ready to sign a new contract. Wouldn't want to lose him.

14 Jul 2026 19:05:52
That's fantastic news Skegs, we need leaders.

14 Jul 2026 20:00:13
Omari has swapped from 21 to 20, the number he had at Ipswich.

Jota Silva had the 20 previously.

Hoping OH kicks on this season.

14 Jul 2026 20:14:05
No player stays at a club for life anymore.
Some just want to try a European league and different lifestyle.
No different to moving in any job to better yourself.

14 Jul 2026 22:28:17
Well France aren't going to win it @theExperts,

It's simply unpredictable. Why else watch?

14 Jul 2026 22:40:58
Because it's fixed @experts.com.

14 Jul 2026 15:21:24
Hey Skeggs and DTP
Argentina v England on Wednesday
I'll bet you two haven't been this nervous about a semi since you watched Brokeback Mountain .
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

14 Jul 2026 17:23:47
Stokey, that's hilarious. 😂😂😂😂
Yee Hah boy's. 🤠🤠🤠🤠

14 Jul 2026 17:30:46
🤣🤣 Brilliant. 🤣🤣

14 Jul 2026 18:21:55
That joke's been going around for a few days. Do you have any of your own jokes? In fact, no, forget I ask. 😁

14 Jul 2026 18:30:47
Come on Skegs, that's abit limp. 🤭🌳

14 Jul 2026 18:41:16
RRH. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

14 Jul 2026 18:44:07
You boys sure found a way to make the time pass up there.... 🤣🤣🤣

14 Jul 2026 18:51:30
Heard they both are starring in the follow-up, it's filmed on Bodmin Moor, at Cornwall's highest peak, the appropriately 'Brown Willy'. 😁🌳

14 Jul 2026 19:11:46
I'm sure you ladyboys know all about that 😁🤣🤣

14 Jul 2026 20:20:07
You sure your missus will allow you up so late to watch it, Stokey?
Pj and reading light on time. 😁😂😂😂

14 Jul 2026 20:27:57
He's not watching dtp. It's a fix. Remember, we're going to lose like we did against Mexico when everything was fixed against us. 🤣🤣

14 Jul 2026 20:38:17
Oh yes, Skeggs, the laughing policenan, is good at conspiracy theory. 😁😂😂

14 Jul 2026 20:48:49
You pair watching tonight's game?

14 Jul 2026 20:50:33
Could one of you experts please explain how VAR overturned the France free kick? No bookings, so therefore no right to interfere. Making the rules up as they go. 🌳

14 Jul 2026 20:54:31
I'm watching. Cause there's no Corrie tonight. 😁

14 Jul 2026 20:55:07
And excuse the 'experts' jibe, but I am genuinely confused. Surely someone else saw that? 🌳

14 Jul 2026 20:55:18
Stokey Winter is asking you a question. 🎣

14 Jul 2026 21:01:05
Stokey is sleeping. Honestly, not even the pundits have mentioned it at half time. Never seen anything like it. Total bull.

14 Jul 2026 21:01:43
Winter, Spain are the better side, Vierra needs to understand they are playing against quality now.

14 Jul 2026 21:06:41
Yeah im not disputing that, France have been terrible. What im disputing is VAR overturning an on field free kick, not a penalty, not a booking, a bog standard free kick. VAR isn't allowed to do that. That's my point. 🌳

14 Jul 2026 21:08:27
McCoist picked up on it, said they'd ask their ref expert, and it's not been mentioned since. Memo passed to them to shut up. 🌳

14 Jul 2026 21:10:10
France haven't been terrible, Spain have been exceptional, Winter.

14 Jul 2026 21:14:12
You asked if we were watching?
Not sure you are, tbh.
Spain controlling the game atm.

14 Jul 2026 21:23:03
Was I right, Winter, or was I right?

14 Jul 2026 21:29:24
Ah bless, no answer.
You lose a bet? 😂 😂

14 Jul 2026 21:32:58
I tried, wasn't even rude. Still waiting...

14 Jul 2026 21:36:34
Anyway, yes, Spain have been far superior. For the record, I'd rather face Spain in the final. A chance for revenge from the Euros, and we know exactly what to expect. 🌳

14 Jul 2026 21:38:40
Ahh bless.

14 Jul 2026 21:41:42
No, you think they would be easier?
Spain are stronger and fitter than France and have quality all over the park.

14 Jul 2026 21:45:13
Hope some of you guys had a sneaky bet on Spain like I said yesterday.

14 Jul 2026 21:51:20
Vale always said Spain, but don't bet on one-off games, no value unless you bet big, which I don't.

14 Jul 2026 21:55:09
I didn't, Vale, I had Spain to win on penalties.

14 Jul 2026 19:47:54
Oh Skegs, flaccid once again. That little blue pill mate, should help you up your game. 😁🌳

14 Jul 2026 20:53:36
Yep and spain all over the frogs winter
The missus is typing for me 😁😂😂😂

14 Jul 2026 22:06:40
Anyway, Skeggs, we won't get to play Spain cus of the ref according to the laughing police nan. 😁😂

14 Jul 2026 22:09:56
Not being nice now, are we, Winter? Now you got it wrong. 😂😂😂

14 Jul 2026 21:14:19
My god, i give up. It's like trying to explain offside to my Mrs, except she has half a brain. 🌳

14 Jul 2026 21:20:32
I've got more chance of teaching my dog the Pythagorean theorem than having a decent conversation with Bart and Milton. 🌳

14 Jul 2026 22:12:48
Is it not past your bedtime winter.your headmaster stokie as gone to bed. aint it about time you looked barbie up. in her extension youve put on your dolls house 🤣🤣

14 Jul 2026 22:32:24
And the last word is?

14 Jul 2026 22:43:56
Goodnight, Winter aka Ken. 😁

14 Jul 2026 23:01:54
Lol and there's those missing posts DTP🤣. Skegs, your jokes are about as funny as prying a leech from your balls, they suck. 🌳

14 Jul 2026 23:41:23
Night night, Ken. 😁

14 Jul 2026 23:49:00
France deserved to lose. The "experts" were completely wrong. Nothing new.

14 Jul 2026 11:27:45
We’re screwed …. USA ref and officials.
Up against 12 as per …. .😔

14 Jul 2026 15:26:33
Stokey, Is there any reason they would favour the Argies?

14 Jul 2026 16:01:15
Nono, I believe Infantino and FIFA would want a South American team in the final against a European team for global popularity and viewing figures.
Hence the seeding of the 4 streams of the 4 best ranked teams, which have led (with some astute manipulation) to the 4 semi finalists we have for the first time ever in World Cup history, mate.

14 Jul 2026 16:02:44
Plus, Trump and Infantino have a definite fetish for the great players like Messi.

14 Jul 2026 20:59:45
Another downer from the laughing policenan. 😂