Nottingham Forest banter 8

12 Sep 2026 18:45:08
Individual mentions.
McAtee looked good first half and was superb second half. Ran the show in midfield.

Schlager the hod carrier, under the radar, got through a ton of work.
Aina looked excellent as part of the back 3, bringing it out from the back and getting us moving forward.

Diomonde looked composed and a good run out against a light weight Villa attack.
Sels the usual solid apart from when Murillo did a bit of Keystone Cops defending which required him and the post to save us.

Murillo definitely a bit below par. But, as they say, form is temporary, class is permanent. With Cunha and Milenkovic to come back it will be a big decision for OG to make.

MGW, incredibly slightly outshone by McAtee. With them both stepping up second half we played some delightful stuff.

12 Sep 2026 18:54:17
Good post Stokey.??.

12 Sep 2026 21:03:31
Yep, good post Stokey.

12 Sep 2026 21:30:48
Did anybody else think villa were lightweight. Or did we see Forest play one of the the better 2nd half's we seen in a long time - just wondering ?.

12 Sep 2026 22:16:49
Better 2nd half me thinks.

12 Sep 2026 22:29:13
Yes stokie just reminded me of one of the match of the day pundits. saying how good we are but saying how poor villa are and thats why we looked good. Just saying reading your posts mate ?.

12 Sep 2026 22:54:43
BTW, I do love your term 'hod carrier' Stokey! It sums up the defensive midfield role perfectly.

12 Sep 2026 23:01:17
'Midfield General' or 'Destroyer' is a better description. ?.

13 Sep 2026 10:15:54
Skegs, I did mention in a previous post that Villa aren't the team they were last season. They've sold Martinez, Roger's, Tielemans, Watkins and Konsa. They haven't really replaced them. All world class players.


But like I also said, you can only beat what's in front of you, which we did.
I never listen to MOTD or Sky pundits. Except Murphy occasionally, he's the only interesting one with something to say.

13 Sep 2026 10:34:26
I was surprised that Emery only made one change ( and that was enforced, injury or suspension can't remember which) from the team that played in Brussels on Tuesday evening. I'm not really concerned with Villas problems but does it show lack of squad depth or, as I remarked, Emery is a stubborn old do and so trying to prove a point about poor recruitment?
It's no coincidence that they faded drastically second half, they looked knackered. The loss of a player to injury when there were no subs finished them off.

They lost another defender early too.
Credit to OG at HT too. I think he knew Villa would run out of steam and Forest would bring this about quicker by stepping on the gas, which they did.
That, and the masterful subbing of Ndoye for Jesus. Not only that the Son of God applied the coup de grace by scoring but also, psychologically, the last thing a tiring defence needs in to come up against a bundle of fresh energy like our scorer.
Great management and tactical masterclass.

13 Sep 2026 10:41:41
I like the rugby term " enforcer” myself. I think " Hod Carrier” was a term used by Eric Cantona to describe Didier Deschamps for derogatory purposes.
However Deschamps had the last laugh by captaining France to glory whilst the much more gifted ( but mercurial) genius that was Cantona hardly played for his country.

12 Sep 2026 18:30:41
Just watched Emery's Sky Sports interview post match. Calling for a red card and VAR intervention for the tackle which injured Matsen.
Boo hoo ?????.
He also said it was an even game? Obviously watching a different one to most people.

12 Sep 2026 18:54:54
Emery reminds me of Dracula ???.

12 Sep 2026 19:01:28
More like the Count from Sesame Street Sesame Street. ?.

12 Sep 2026 19:05:05
I'm glad McAtee is”finding his feet”.

12 Sep 2026 19:29:59
"1!!!.Ahh!! Ah! Ah!! 2!!!.Ah! Ah!!! Ahh!!"
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12 Sep 2026 19:46:44
So true Red robin ???????.

12 Sep 2026 21:08:15
He is a weird looking guy, that's for sure. Remember the Fast Show 'Mr Dead' sketches?!
PS. I'm not taking any offence by your comment BSE!!

12 Sep 2026 18:26:27
Lift off! Great result and could have been much more comfortable. Delap bullied them all the game but especially second half. Tactical masterclass from OG, especially after the late disruption caused by the injuries to Milenkovic and Cunha. I'm assuming both were late withdrawals as both trained this week and neither was mentioned by OG in the press conference.

We looked solid and kept it tight, isolated McGinn and wore them down. I know Villa played on Tuesday but I'm surprised Emery only made one ( enforced ) change. They did look increasingly leggy as the game wore on.

I think their manager is a stubborn so and so and not happy with the loss of key players like Rogers, Konsa, Watkins, Martinez, Tielemans. The heart ripped out of the team from last season. But, you can only play and beat what's in front of you.

I think them finishing with 10 men was the final straw tbh. What a friend we have in Jesus. Who said he wouldn't score if he came on? Poacher and finisher extraordinaire. Great result but against a poor team today. But I'll take it.
COYR ??.

12 Sep 2026 18:50:25
Living the glasner dream 5 points from 12.8 from 15 next week top 10 or above this season just takes a little time but now we're up and running ?.

12 Sep 2026 18:59:58
I wouldn't be putting too much thought in to what OG ssys at press conferences regarding injuries. Last week he said the same and Sangare was out.

Why show the opposition your hand.

12 Sep 2026 20:04:29
To be fair to OG 67 he did say the scan results didn't come in until 9.30 am or Pm
didn't say. So certainly post press conference.

12 Sep 2026 20:35:27
The only change I think he will make for next week is Jesus for Ndoye.

12 Sep 2026 17:29:52
Seems like when everything is against us we play much better. Two central defenders missing and a patched up defence, and all players put in a great shift, challenge for everything eye to eye, gave no quarter, and played some scintillating stuff.

Impressed with Sels, Munoz, Murillo, especially McAtee who looks afraid of nobody, Delap and Jesus.

Despite a crap ref giving all the wrong decisions as normal we looked near unstoppable in that second half. Putting Wood on instead of Kalimuendo who has great pace was the only error in my estimation.

It could have been 3 or 4 -1. Now we need ro repeat it against Coventry. Well done lads you all played your hearts out!

12 Sep 2026 17:52:48
I think we should stick with that back 3 v Coventry.

I did say before the season that Aina as a right sided centre back was an option and it worked out well today with Munoz getting high up.

Will allow us to play more on the front foot which we weren't in the first 2 home games.

Great result today. Delap looks like he is going to be just what we need. McAtee stepping up to the plate.

12 Sep 2026 20:01:13
So we sell anderson for £116million and replace him with McAtee, not bad business i think.

12 Sep 2026 20:12:54
Looking good oak. Just needed a chance and glasners gave him that.

12 Sep 2026 21:00:01
Was just thinking the same.

Schlager doesn't look bad either.

13 Sep 2026 16:30:35
Schlager looks like being the bargain of the season atm.

12 Sep 2026 17:13:31
How did we get so many bookings, Villa only 2?

12 Sep 2026 17:51:05
Fingers crossed because Andy Madley is one of the biggest clowns in football.

12 Sep 2026 19:00:50
A villan or a Villain, Stevie?

12 Sep 2026 17:12:05
Great result for the Reds today, not seen the game yet, travelling back from holiday. At least I have bragging rights in the family, brother in law is a Villain lol
Well done to the whole team, Delap and Jesus goals, wonderful!
Can't remember the last time we won at Villa! I remember 5-5 draw ? ?
COYR.

12 Sep 2026 17:33:24
2 0 away 1994. The season Frank Clarke got us to 3rd.

I watched it in the Brian Clough stand. They had a big screen up. If my memory serves me right. Think it cost a fiver.

12 Sep 2026 17:52:25
Forest67 yes they did mate I was there too?.

12 Sep 2026 19:03:19
Makes you wonder why they don't do something similar these days when away tickets are so scarce?

12 Sep 2026 17:03:32
Fantastic win. Delap looked the part. Physical and puts himself about. Lots of chances missed to make it more comfortable. Keep proving me wrong Mr Jesus but it was a tap in after brilliant play ?. About time we got the better of Villa, can't stand them or their manager.

12 Sep 2026 17:08:00
Was only a matter of time uredddssss Uredddssss.

12 Sep 2026 17:12:03
.And I said after the first half Villa looked more likely to win.
Whatever Ollie done certainly improved us!
Well done all!!!

12 Sep 2026 17:00:50
Very well played, every player and subs and the manager! The first win at Villa since mid 90's. A significant victory and feather in our managers cap in his team selections.

12 Sep 2026 17:04:25
4 points clear of the relegation zone?.

12 Sep 2026 17:04:35
Far better second half!
Well done Oliie!
REVENGE!!!!!!

12 Sep 2026 16:59:21
Fantastic Result, second half was brilliant. ???.

12 Sep 2026 16:38:16
Delap brilliant 2nd half. Sels as I keep telling ya all our number one. Could never get that goal. Still for me. Sorry all over the place. few twitches who knows. Players are there which I ain't admitted to.

12 Sep 2026 16:43:00
Welcome back mate!

12 Sep 2026 16:50:17
Thank ya the diamond said I'd stay off good while, straight on prime for forest banter site patches, ? jesus you amazing red.

12 Sep 2026 16:57:00
Ok ok how many of ya gotta semi on with that bit of skill keeping the ball in from neco williams ????? or is it just me ?.

12 Sep 2026 17:01:53
Brilliant win.lads...
Best team won!!!
Well done Wrecking Ball Delap!!!
Who predicted Jesus not to score!!!
Glad I didn't lol.

12 Sep 2026 17:04:59
as i said .a little time.thats all that was needed ? living the glasner mr m dream uredddssss Uredddssss