Nottingham Forest banter 6

21 Sep 2025 05:46:04
Quite a few positives to take from the game and hopefully we get a settled side soon.

I’m seeing a lot of criticism of Ange who’s only just been appointed so it’s pretty unfounded IMO.

I feel a few fans are slating him more to cause arguments than any other reason.

At the end of the day he’s here and needs to be given a chance.

21 Sep 2025 10:37:23
Here here pineapple.

21 Sep 2025 07:39:20
{Ed's Note - RedCyclist has posted a new article entitled, Nottingham Forest v Burnley Review

20 Sep 2025 22:38:15
Summary as I see it. We desperately needed a win and couldn't score two goals to secure a win against one of the poorest teams in the division who will probably be relegated. We started the second half with a 5 minute spell that was as bad as I've ever seen a Forest team defend, if it had been top half opposition it would have been game over. If Dan Ndoye believes his contribution today was good enough he is having a laugh. Didn't think Wood was as bad as some are saying but his miss in the first half may cost us a victory. Very concerned with Kalimuendo's finishing when he came on. We desperately need Murrillo and Aina back in the team before we play decent opposition. Positives: Luiz looks class, MGW better today but still short of his best, Zinchenko can shoot on target from distance.

20 Sep 2025 23:26:14
Kalimuendo was played out of position. He is a striker, not a right-winger. But why is Kalimuendo missing a big concern, but Wood - who started - missing not something to be concerned about? Kalimuendo is finding his feet and being played out of position but has years to develop, Wood is a seasoned pro and supposedly warrants starting ahead of a guy who scored twice this week.

Agree with most of the rest, but looking classy is not end product. When Luiz didn't start that was the reason we weren't winning according to certain people. Well he's started the last two games.

20 Sep 2025 23:36:46
Agree bout Kali why play a cf out wide when you got 37mil winger sat on the bench

I'll be honest I can't relate one bit with ange, think big mistake. today he just stood there hood up no gesturing shouting or even moving. everything he says just s repeat of his spurs time.

21 Sep 2025 05:41:13
Have the players got enough bottle for a relegation battle?

21 Sep 2025 09:42:48
Silkman there won’t be a relegation battle.

20 Sep 2025 21:40:25


RedCyclist has written an article entitled, Nottingham Forest v Burnley Review

20 Sep 2025 21:57:57
Good post mate, agree with woody looks like a fish out of water in this system, Jesus has to start next game. Canny plan for player mistakes as you said. Meltdown of the week?, i think I've got a couple of contenders for ya??.

20 Sep 2025 21:16:22
Not long back, shocking weather all day, m6 awful on way back, hope everyone else got back OK.

Really not sure of what to make of that looked decent at times and poor at others

Zinchenko worries me, OK when at city or the arse when barely has to defend but he was right mid and no.8 at times, he'll cost us more than he'll create

Luiz absolutely class can't wait til he can play 90

Wood miles off it bakwa the same, Milenkovic stil awesome and sure he played a 1 2 on edge of their box

Thought Hutchinson should have got a run out instead of callum

But my god that rain after was biblical.

20 Sep 2025 22:01:26
Good ya got back safe n sound stripey ? proud of ya.

20 Sep 2025 22:09:46
Just seen the highlights of the Blackburn game just down the road from Turf Moor, abandoned after 80 odd mins. ?.

20 Sep 2025 22:17:50
Seen some Ipswich fans at Services they well pissed off n still had about 4 hours to go!

20 Sep 2025 18:37:22
Yep, we’ll be ok DTP. Everyone, I know it’s been strange these last couple of weeks, but it’ll be ok. This wasn’t expected, but it’s happened, and we genuinely do have some good players in this squad. We will be ok.
Well, whatever happens, we’ll still be going/ supporting the mighty reds. No one can take that away. And take solace in that MR M has huge ambition for us. He won’t let us slide!
I genuinely believe we will end up having a good season. Problem is, society these days wants everything instant. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work like that!
We will be ok.

20 Sep 2025 19:22:41
Instant it's took us decades to get stability back to get where we are in the Premier league and into Europe we just get settled and guess what a change of manager/ coach whatever but that's not the biggest problem if your going to get rid of a decent manager please upgrade him we have a manager now that took Tottenham to the lowest they've been in this league ok he won the uefa Cup against a poor man utd but unless we can score 3 or 4 goals a game we won't win a game because he doesn't know how to defend simples.

20 Sep 2025 19:31:35
Let's hope your right Arizona.

Today was a mixed bag. We did put a few nice moves together. However defensively we look one good ball away from being in trouble all game.
Obviously we missed Murrillo, but I am a bit concerned. With the strengthening we have done on the base of last seasons brilliant team. We should be beating, Burnley.

Two massive games coming up for different reasons.

Ange needs to get that W sooner rather than kater or the pressure will soon mount. I have my fingers crossed for him.

20 Sep 2025 20:26:29
Hooydonk strange thing with you skegs you and your oppo spent all coopers reign moaning about his ‘ park the bus “ tactics, then when nuno did it, it was ok, now you got a bloke trying to implement the style you wanted when cooper was in charge with basically a new squad, more possession, more attacking, now all of a sudden you don’t like it, what exactly do you want?

20 Sep 2025 20:39:17
We missed Aina too.

20 Sep 2025 20:42:27
Always admire you Arizona young man. take care ?.

20 Sep 2025 20:49:26
Hooydonk, I’m not saying I agree with the change, not at all. And with the ‘instant’ comment, all I meant was that when there is a new coach, instant results are expected.

20 Sep 2025 20:50:26
Good sensible post 67.

20 Sep 2025 21:48:35
I've always loved your posts Arizona and your upbeat outlook on things mate. I have also, personally, loved your support for me in the past when I've been doing stupid things to try to overcome the mental impact of my leg amputations.

For once, however, I'm going to challenge you. A hard-nosed comment, I know - but nowadays results are all that matter in football. Performances are quickly forgotten about, but results are etched in history.

The reality is that over our last two PL games, Forest can't beat two of the lower ranking clubs in the PL - including a 3-0 spanking at home. That's in addition to losing against a Championship side in the cup. After spending so much on new players, changing Manager (with no 'bounce-back' as most clubs get), little 'buzz' about our club from many supporters and (seemingly) players alike. Frankly, I'm finding it hard to remain positive about this season.

20 Sep 2025 23:18:26
Ange Postecoglu is Tottenham's most successful manager in 40 years. He took them to 5th in the league, won a European trophy and got them into the Champion's League.

They haven't had success like that in 40 years.

20 Sep 2025 23:31:59
Asia Title for Australia. Asian version of Champions League, loads of League titles in 3 continents, 5th in the Prem and a European Trophy.

What has Nuno won? The Saudi Super Cup, Saudi Championships and the 2nd division. That's your lot.

So an upgrade on Nuno is clearly in place. It might not work out, but Ange is no downgrade. Ange is a winner based on his record.

20 Sep 2025 23:50:12
Got to be honest cyclist i'm fairly excited by what I've seen so far, especially later in second half, patterns of play, counter pressing and committing players forward. Get the right player playing down the middle and we're almost there. Said from day one Jesus is that man. ?.

21 Sep 2025 06:19:57
Absolutely nothing wrong with being challenged Lego mate! Firstly though, thank you for your kind words!
In response to your post, I can’t argue with what you have written, but it kind of validates my point, that we want instant results whenever there is a change.
And I certainly agree that the ‘buzz’ has gone at the minute ( I don’t go to away games, so can’t comment on whether the buzz is still there away).
And hopefully, we will get some positive results etched in history very soon!
I still think we’ll be ok though ?
Take care buddy!

21 Sep 2025 06:22:29
And thanks Bowie mate. I hope you and the good lady are well and you’re enjoying your well deserved retirement sir!

20 Sep 2025 18:17:28
Really impressed with that performance
17 shots 8 on target
Luiz, Anderson and MGW look a perfect partnership in midfield, with MGW looking like himself again with no sangare slowing it down
Jesus looked sharp and zinchenko pure class
Onwards and upwards.

20 Sep 2025 18:36:58
Hang on, hang on? So your happy with that performance dtp. Now before you reply. I looked up to you a while ago and your knowledge of forest. Now try again. Breathe in tell the truth about forest and a very poor burnley, breathe out and swallow your pride?

20 Sep 2025 18:41:15
Over the moon with a point away. Very relieved and hope we can push on from here.

20 Sep 2025 19:09:24
It took Liverpool 90 plus 8 mins to beat their 5 man defence, we played some good football against a 5 man defence and a goalkeeper on top formbowie
Not sure what you where watching through those vodka tinted glasses
When have you seen forest create so many chances?
Answer on a stamp.

20 Sep 2025 19:12:00
Bowie Burnley at home aren’t very poor at home at the moment, Liverpool took 95 mins to break them down, they beat Sunderland convincingly,

20 Sep 2025 19:57:55
Not the old push on from here stars, really that bad.

20 Sep 2025 20:15:59
Again no good creating chances if you can't put them in the back of the net. amd keep a clean sheet useless and only worse to come.

20 Sep 2025 20:34:05
That's because the scouse had a bad day stevie, we are having a lot more than one. And burnley played 5 at back. Bit more optimistic with us. Just saying not here to generate none stop wrongs. But just see the simple things on our football. Stevie you tell me what style of football we are playing now my friend, ? As in defence pushing forward to midfield (defensive/ attacking) and WHO is actually feeding the forwards. In the case today wood donkey/ mgw simples. Any of ya on here looking for simplicity are wrong. because big m the godfather wants it yesterday. Stevie i say what I see. Not what I want.

20 Sep 2025 20:43:17
Not going to lie Bowie, I’m very worried.

20 Sep 2025 22:07:46
Stars i hate these posts, just hurts, the ignorance of simplicity.

20 Sep 2025 23:43:35
Bowie the coach is trying to implement a more possession based game, which is the brief given to him by his boss, even the first couple of games under nuno we had more possession than last season, we were sussed towards the end of last season, and something new had to be tried, it’s the logical next step in the club’s progression, not sure why this needs pointing out to you, Murillo would have made a massive difference today. With his ability to pick a pass, whether this coach is successful, who knows? This way of playing won’t suit Chris wood as much, that’s obvious, but Hopefully kalemuendo and Jesus can chip in, and the new players in general will get used to the system and in most cases the premier league, it was never going to click immediately, we have two top class midfielders in Anderson and Luiz who need to get used to each other’s game, I’m not in the slightest worried about relegation, , we will improve game on game, but it could be a bumpy road,

21 Sep 2025 00:46:08
I'm not i'm the slightest worried about relegation stevie, and the rest of ya. What I asked was the formation. Or defensive wing backs, midfield? Is it attacking or defensive, and clueless final 3rd. Just simple passes mate. And where to find them. Ok I give wood a hard time, and mgw. But someone please explain our formation moving forward. because today I just seen a group of individuals. Clueless? Not a team. Just my opinion bud. ok you lot shouting out we need new ideas. But you need to back em up. ME cannot see a scorer beyond jesus, none of them mate. And tell me who's and How's the front going to get service. F kn joke we are. Stop trying to kid yourselves. I see the basics of football as you all do. Not here to sour, but love our club. Take it as ya want. way I am. FTID.

21 Sep 2025 11:33:06
How can you say "where's the service coming from?
That's clueless as there where 17 shots at goal on a rain soaked pitch against a 5 man defence and an inspired keeper that didn't have to make a save then? ???.

20 Sep 2025 18:01:54
Start with you chim, don't be going at sels, that really is desperate. Wood, mgw last few games obviously pathetic, BUT saying that I'd give mgw the best game yet it's a 3 from len on a Saturday ? reds, could anyone please tell me a formation or a way of each player having one clue what to do with the ball? Backwards for me. Really is, get out there and spread out football.
Looking at the pitch and rain, you'd think surely jesus can run on water. 1 point better than I expected tbh. Say what ya see. Wanna see those fingers. (My way of breaking through the ugliness of current football) laugh and the reds laugh with ya. FTID.

20 Sep 2025 18:27:01
His criticism of Sels is way off.

20 Sep 2025 18:48:14
This finger??

Way i see it, we actually played pretty well at times during the game, glaringly missing Murillo at the back.
Can see that Ange has been working on attacking patterns of play. Unfortunately and i really mean this i don't think Wood now fits the system which sucks because i think he's fantastic but not mobile enough. As i said from day one Jesus is beast and once settled with be a massive hit.
Well chuffed for Williams, deserves abit of praise.

Hard fought point away at a cold wet and miserable Turf Moor. Could be a whole lot worse. Onwards and upwards gentlemen. ?.

20 Sep 2025 18:56:44
Sorry 2 x points obviously ? really really really live this club outside my family and friends. Look at my posts next morning. Hate myself. But again. Football such a simple game made difficult with money. Yup same as. FTID.

20 Sep 2025 19:13:49
Williams who ya never wanted dtp? Now now be honest. Unbelievable cracker of a shot. Bobby Charlton ish. Well done williams. Class.

20 Sep 2025 20:35:33
Remember dtp just be careful.

20 Sep 2025 21:12:26
Yep, only two of our players look properly on form and Williams is one of them.

20 Sep 2025 21:53:21
Bowie cheer up man, leave DTP alone, i know he's a pain in the backside but he doesn't make the decisions at our club. And yes pot kettle black coming from me? but its reading like personal attacks. We're all a little disappointed with the results of late but there's no need to single one person out. ?.

20 Sep 2025 22:49:54
Well said winter, and tbh young man. Still have a lot of honest generosity to that lad. Brought me riches of honest sincerity, with this club. Along with the old timers carlo, and balloons. Know they clash as I do. But my. I could obviously add a lot more on here. Everyone mentioned, I luv ya all. And thank you. Xxxx.

20 Sep 2025 23:27:54
Still fooking raining here, canny wait for the morning, having in bred cornish webbed feet is handy sometimes ???.

20 Sep 2025 23:52:41
Canny forget Skegs and his bog seats ya geordie git??.

21 Sep 2025 00:48:07
?? cracker.

20 Sep 2025 17:07:29
So a point at Burnley, and lots of chances missed again! Poor defending again has cost us, plus an own goal to throw in the mix! Ange needs to lift the dressing room, it's all doom and gloom at the moment!

20 Sep 2025 18:20:06
Doom and gloom on here too.

20 Sep 2025 17:04:57
Awful.
Poor decisions. Playing backwards in advanced positions. Wanting too long on the ball. Subs too late in the game.

The good?
Morato was much better.
Douglas Luiz
Williams.
Jesus.
Zinchenko (unfortunate with the attempted clearance)
Bakwa. Will be a big player for us.

The bad?
Sels. Lacking in so much confidence that it's unreal.

CHO. Never known such a 1-sided player. If it's not in his right foot, forget it. Anyone with an ounce of ability with their non-shooting foot could have crossed at least. Nope. Not CHO.

Sangaré. Why?

Wood. Totally awful. Has anyone got a worst 1st touch?

We played 'some' nice football, but that usually ended up with a misplaced pass, or going backwards

Poor result at the end of the day.
Too many of our lot cannot finish.

Telling that within the first 5 minutes Jesus has a shot on goal. Should have been on from the start instead of Wood. Cannot see Wood being anywhere near scoring so many goals this season.

We REALLY needed to win this. Now we're in a spot of bother for sure.

Thoughts on Ange? Not much. I hope Marinakis has kept Nuno's phone number because I'd be pretty tempted to get on the blower if this carries on.

20 Sep 2025 17:35:51
I thought zinchrnko was awful error prone is an understatement we looked like team with no clear plan or strategy, mgw looks broken.

20 Sep 2025 17:45:45
Nuno to West ham I think good luck to the man. I'm sure West ham won't be worried about relegation if he goes there.

20 Sep 2025 17:45:56
Zinchenko couldn't have been awful mate.
Man City player of the year. 40 odd champions league appearances and 4 league titles.
At least he can shoot though. That's a real bonus for us of late!

20 Sep 2025 17:50:19
I actually thought it was promising, although woody can’t play in that system, you need a more mobile striker Jesus or kalemuendo, Murillo will be massive with his pace and passing range, an option we didn’t have today, the higher line scared the life out of me at times, but as I said will be better with Murillo, thought zinchenko was ok, decent on the ball but at fault for the goal, Bakwa non existent today, Luiz quality and another hour under his belt, Williams our best player for me, Ando was Ando, and MGW seemed brighter than of late, but we’ll see if we can play like that against the better more possession based teams. It will be interesting,

20 Sep 2025 17:53:18
How can you slaughter Wood like that?
Short memory you ask me mate.

20 Sep 2025 18:16:58
Wood was woeful. As our main striker it’s obvious I he is going to struggle in that formation and playing style. His days are numbered. He’s too slow in that set up. A tree trunk has a better first touch. Couldn’t get his head on anything today.

20 Sep 2025 18:19:23
Coz he's there well paid like the rest of em the diamond. The laddies done fck all for us lately. And deserves every negative sent pathetic.

20 Sep 2025 18:22:31
Sanagare is really under appreciated by our fan base it’s unbelievable.

20 Sep 2025 19:31:37
What an absolutely b***cks post Chim, Sels is top class.
Is there anything your happy with?
Jesus wept, i wouldn't wanna be stuck in a room with you, doom merchant extraordinaire. ?.

20 Sep 2025 20:07:36
Sangare played OK. Not sure why bring him on when we need a goal, but I'll moan about Ange's substitutions later.

On the other hand, Luiz looks tidy but the midfield weren't moving the ball quick enough.

If our No.10 can't shoot or assist, does anyone else think we might as well not bother and instead play a No. 6 (Anderson/ Dominguez/ Sangare depending on the game) and two No8s (from Luiz, Anderson, MGW, McAtee). So basically a 4:3:3 instead?

See above for better analysis and/ or my rant.

20 Sep 2025 20:47:18
Cyclist I agree, we need to move the ball much quicker if this possession based stuff is going to work,

20 Sep 2025 21:23:33
Get a pair of stabilisers on your bollocks young man.

20 Sep 2025 21:48:20
Need something because they are huge???.

20 Sep 2025 21:48:21
I have a fluorescent set of bollocks to hang down under my seat, my mate gave me for my birthday. Gets me plenty of beeps Bowie.

20 Sep 2025 22:04:56
Love it cyclist.
Well dinner went well, father in law is a Boro supporter, did my fooking head in to the point i'm at home?.
Mrs got stroppy when i said if you weren't an old man??.

20 Sep 2025 22:14:32
Luv ya really you cycling t#at, reds will always be there for ya young man. Swear any of us will be there for ya through your times my friend. Hugs from me for you and the boy xxx.

20 Sep 2025 22:18:18
Don't talk to me about in-law wars. ?.

20 Sep 2025 23:21:29
My last away game was smoggys winter, son bought me a ticket for xmas and drove me there and back. 1st time I met my amazing friend jolly the punk. Sh1t game amazing memories. But that's football for ya.

20 Sep 2025 23:40:05
Cheers Bowie. A lot of the people on here don't know what's been going down at home, any good will is a bit of a lift. You can buy me a pint when you finally get yer arse back down to Notts. ?.

20 Sep 2025 23:54:45
S**t town, s**t club mate.

20 Sep 2025 16:59:41
If we can't score 2 goals against them and beat a team like that it's going to be a difficult season.

20 Sep 2025 16:58:58
Cold wet through but not to disappointed we did enough to win that game 18 shots 8 on target

Difficult place to go and atrocious weather 65 per cent possession as well.

20 Sep 2025 17:41:17
Shots for make no difference. Its goals that count and again poor defending. if we can't beat Burnley it's going to be a cliffhanger of a season.

20 Sep 2025 19:05:02
Are you my stalker.

20 Sep 2025 20:17:05
One day munmad one day ?.

20 Sep 2025 20:29:27
The stalker wants to pork ya???.

20 Sep 2025 21:17:49
Cudos for making the trip today. I've stewarded at Burnley and it's freezing up there as the year gets later.

20 Sep 2025 16:35:39
Surely not Sangare on as a substitute. Can't believe it! When is the penny going to drop?

20 Sep 2025 16:54:28
M-m-m-m-meltdown incoming??.

20 Sep 2025 17:02:04
Very hard fought point.
MGW nearly at the death.

20 Sep 2025 17:25:56
Sangare controlled play well. Try watching the game before you scapegoat.

Who actually let us down?