12 May 2025 09:08:35
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Is this the way to Bratislava?
Looking to my Thursday night drama
Where we end up playing Parma
Where big Murillo scores for me
Sha la la la la la la Nuno
Sha la la la la la la Nuno?
Come on comrades, let's keep it all in perspective shall we?
I'm going to re watch it on catch-up at my daughters in sunny Donny then pen my thoughts ( I bet some of you can't wait eh? ) ????.
12 May 2025 19:01:28
Stokey - I remember you posting ages ago about how lucky that we had been with our lack of injuries. That situation had to change at some stage though, which I know that you knew when you posted.
Now that both injuries and fatigue have kicked-in, Forest's Achilles Heel is exposed though - our lack of quality in-depth.
With European football now looming I think we are facing a crossroads-moment. Stick or twist with regard to new players?
12 May 2025 20:42:52
Legolas, to win the. Champions League, Europa and Conference requires us to play 15 extra matches matches mate, often involving a lot of air miles. So, if we are going to take it seriously we will have to have a serious upgrade in terms of quality to cater for injuries, suspensions etc.
As you say, our “ core” of 15 or 16 players was severely stretched by only 5 matches extra to reach the FA Cup semis so Europe will be 3 times the workload with less travelling ( although Exeters a long way away …?). If I remember rightly Newcastle Utd knocked us out of the League Cup early doors on pens
The lack of injuries ( and suspensions) has been remarkable. The downside is little squad rotation and tiredness.
Our owner and the fans should remember how far we have come this season with smaller squads than the other top teams ( I know we should all have around 25 but take a look at the benches for a dose of reality) and a budget around one quarter of ours ( Despite FFP and God only knows what Man City are spending ).
12 May 2025 21:55:17
As usual, I agree with you Stokey and, like you, I'm still amazed how far we have come. I suppose, however, that I'm worried that we're about to 'run out of steam' next season due to our success in the current one.
13 May 2025 05:11:45
Love it Stokey
You always put a smile on my face
The jokes too
I just can’t get enough
Oops ? hope that hasn’t stirred the pot ?.