16 Aug 2025 11:18:23
EXTRAORDINARY OUTBURST.
Just looking in full at Nunos press conference remarks on Forest's preparedness for this season.
Incredible remarks made in public obviously what he's been saying in private to the hierarchy. Clearly some politicking with Edu and the recruitment team and process and their "missed opportunities ".
It strikes me Nuno must be confident of his power base ( ie staff, players and crucially Mr M. ) The pundits rightly say it's best to ask for and get what you want at the beginning of a new contract and on the back of last seasons achievements, and I think they are right.
It's a bit unfair because of incomings, securing MGW ( and hopefully others like CHO) and the resolution of our European competition legal judgement with Palace, which has delayed this. Clearly Nuno wanted his squad fully in place ( and the departures gone) before pre season and certainly before the start of the season proper.
We certainly haven't got here ( in the words of US Confederate Cavalry Commander Nathan Bedford Forrest) "Fastest with the mostest" the basis of his ( and Nuno's) Philosophy.
A win tomorrow is vital as it buys us time to get the belated but welcome new signings bedded in.
Perhaps a little bit of kidology at play here but one to watch comrades.

1.) 16 Aug 2025
16 Aug 2025 12:12:24
"Conspiracy Theory"
Perhaps Nunos found out Edu's been looking around for a new coach, incase we are not where Mr Marinakis thinks we should be in the league by January?, and also Silva at Fulham putting it out there that he's not happy with the recruitment there, he's also a coach Mr Marinakis knows! ?. Or like the Moon landings, there's nothing in it?.

2.) 16 Aug 2025
16 Aug 2025 12:43:42
Recruitment has been dilatory to say the least, however remember Edu did not take up his position until July 7th just gone, and many players wanted to know the Europa situation before signing.
I think matters, including keeping MGW, have been largely out of Forest's control - probably Agents to blame - and moving players on like Miguel has taken far too long. We still have Bowler and Dennis to get out on loan but this can occur before next month.
Nuno is going to have to get used to this knife-edged situation probably year on year, because as the squad ages young replacements will be needed and the top clubs are already making moves for them.
Mr. M is doing the best he can but we are not accruing monies unless we can sell as well as buy, plus there is a rebuild on the stadium to think of. Fans' pockets can only stretch so far. Winning trophies will give forest more exposure to sponsors!

3.) 16 Aug 2025
16 Aug 2025 13:19:05
Pitiful pre season. Not good enough and ill prepared for the season. Now we have a disgruntled coach who’s feeling the need to prepare the fans for a poor start to the season. All a bit strange if you ask me, seems like he wants out himself, clearly an unhappy camp at CG, I’ll be surprised if Nuno is there for much longer, couple of poor performances (maybe because he’s looking for a way out ) will see him gone.
If I’m honest I think he’s been found out anyway.

4.) 16 Aug 2025
16 Aug 2025 14:14:16
Apart from the really big clubs it's been a difficult window for most with a lot of teams looking at the same players available. I don't think nuno is disgruntled at all, he has kept most of the team, but he likes working with a small group and doesn't want players hanging around the team that will most likely leave, he is open about what he thinks the club needs and I agree with him. The 3-4 signings will goto making sure he has what he needs to be able to change the way we play when needed in some games. I still unsure what benefits Edu will bring to forest in particular but can see why Mr M may want him involved in wider group of teams.

5.) 17 Aug 2025
17 Aug 2025 11:16:20
A lot of hoo haa going on here from every one a out preseason and speculation over edu etc, what a load of absolute bs the lot of you. If we have poor results for the first four games then there should be this negative energy. It's fing depressing reading the sheite on here sometimes. if we get Luiz, Lewis, or even Brownhill (free agent) and this french striker passes his medical, we have a bloody strong team. We are in Europe and would have assembled a squad to be proud of. I for one love this club, our owner ambition and our coaches calm and direct personality. Trust the people who actually knows wtf is going on and let's support our boys in what will be an amazing season either which way.