Nottingham Forest banter 10

15 Jan 2026 17:56:49
Dyche was today asked about Cuiabano, and replied he's been at Forest for a week and training. So no loan out so far. I'd like to see what he can do.
Still no news on Yatesey or Wood. Maybe Luiz will go back as it looks like (according to rumours, can never be sure of them) that we are interested in Davide Frattesi a midfielder.

15 Jan 2026 19:47:20
If he performs like Kalimuendo during training, he will not get a chance with Dyche.

15 Jan 2026 21:18:48
Problem we now have is that even if we sign a striker, jesus has to play arsenal, braga and the Hungary lot at least, stupid to let Kaliamundo go.

16 Jan 2026 03:07:11
Another Judas in the making 💰💰Murillo Remember Elanga and Johnson and that lovely green grass on the other side.
The 23-year-old told the Benja Me Mucho podcast “I had the dream of playing in the Premier League and I had that thought. I thought, ‘I’ll go to Nottingham Forest, have a good year and then I’ll go to a big club’.

16 Jan 2026 05:29:21
Hardly a Judas. He said that over a year ago. You can't expect players to stay at Forest all their careers. Especially one as good as Murillo and especially when we've gone backwards and haven't progressed after last season. We seem to have got worse. He's better than a relegation battle anyway. Which is what we'll be in next season as well.

16 Jan 2026 06:36:32
Thought you’d be pleased balloons. Club make some money and get rid of a “bang average” player.

16 Jan 2026 06:51:28
I am pleased but just pointing out the fact he thinks he's playing for a small club when he is just bang average along with the rest that jumped ship. Johnson and Elanga have done nothing when they were supposedly Star men just ended up bench warmers. Murillo would just be a bench warmer too at a top 6 club.

16 Jan 2026 07:00:07
Larry he is not a Judas. He's proven himself and has attracted interest from bigger clubs. This is a normal progression for a good footballer. Given the current situation at Forest, I wouldn't hesitate to support any player in their development.

16 Jan 2026 07:01:23
You beat me to it Arizona mate!
Simply no pleasing some!
Hilarious!
😂😂😂.

16 Jan 2026 07:04:55
Allowing Kalimuendo to leave while not having secured a replacement is a risky strategy. Exposing a position and relying on only Jesus and Awonyi presents challenges.
I wonder if Edu will be leaving after this January transfer window after his woeful acquisitions?

16 Jan 2026 07:18:34
Anderson will leave as well, Larry. Is he a judas?

16 Jan 2026 08:00:46
Yes if he goes. He was a solid reserve at Newcastle. We turned him into a full international. No loyalty in modern football 💰💰💰.

16 Jan 2026 08:09:48
Also Balloons, a little context of what he said. He said ‘when I joined I thought I’d stay a year etc’ So he was saying what he thought when he got the chance to play in the premier. The fact he recalled this during in an interview a year ago ( after he had been here a year and a half) doesn’t mean that’s what he thinks now.

And he signed a new 4 year deal after he said it in that interview.
I get what you say about Elanga and Johnson though.

16 Jan 2026 08:26:05
Larry in the context of Forest is not a large club. While it has a rich history, it is a significant distance from achieving the status of one of the "Big Six. "

16 Jan 2026 08:32:35
When he was growing up and watching and dreaming about playing in the Premier League we weren't in it. So as he's never seen Nottingham Forest play in the top league then to him we are a small club. When compared to some of the clubs he mentioned like Liverpool, United and City we are a smaller club. Let's be realistic.

16 Jan 2026 09:26:08
Silkman let's be realistic, you are talking to balloons 🎈 😁🤣.

16 Jan 2026 10:06:28
Good post Arizona! However, you should never let the facts get in the way of a good old whinge mate! 😂😂😂😂👍.

16 Jan 2026 10:23:26
I think "Bit Lairey" actually likes Murrillo after all!
You've really made my day mate!
😊😊😊.

16 Jan 2026 10:55:25
Its like I quiet Sunday afternoon down at the lakes. just popping the bait in and watching you reel them in 🤣🤣🤣.

16 Jan 2026 17:01:00
Don't You kid yourself Skeggs?
Your mate walked right into that one. and closed the door behind him!
🤣🤣🤣.

15 Jan 2026 17:37:43
Ryan Yates and Sangare back for the Arsewipes game

Pack the midfield and stop Odegard and Rice don’t give away cheap free kicks and corners

Sels

Aina
Milenkovic
Murrilo
Williams

Sangare
Yates
Anderson

MGW
Hudson Odoi

Jesus.

15 Jan 2026 18:53:28
I like the look of that setup Munmad.

15 Jan 2026 21:11:04
Only thing munmad is Yates isn't fit.

15 Jan 2026 21:46:46
Is Yates fit then?

16 Jan 2026 06:54:50
Sums up the state of our club when we are celebrating the fact we can play Yates again 🤣🤣.

16 Jan 2026 08:33:10
I still think it will be 0-3.

16 Jan 2026 10:27:42
Are you a Ram.

16 Jan 2026 11:06:18
Absolutely not. But you can't honestly believe we will beat Arsenal.

16 Jan 2026 11:42:06
Cooper beat them with a lesser squad.

16 Jan 2026 15:57:02
On my coupon it's 9-2 for a Forest win, going on home form lost one drew one and won one against Arsenal, see if the public scolding of some of the players has brought team unity to get that win?.

15 Jan 2026 10:44:05
Dyche was right to criticize the players vs Wrexham. The blame should be on Edu as he leads recruitment. We have not got an upgrade from Elanga although Hutchinson is showing signs of improvement - although his errors are also expensive as they tend to lead to a goal threatening situation at the wrong end.

He also needs to put some more muscle on given the demands of EPL.

15 Jan 2026 15:19:57
Disagree on calling out players in public bad for team spirit in the squad
Dyche has to take the blame for Wrexham game
He played mcatee who is a no 10 as a defensive midfielder and played Hutchinson who is a winger as a 1, thats just bonkers to start with and he played morato, who is a liability in defence.


There was no game plan and that down to Dyche
Apparently Morato is wanted by palmeries for 15 million but Dyche rates him and doesn't want him sold, says it all for me.

15 Jan 2026 15:58:00
100% DTP, Dyche is a terrible coach and will take Forest down. The owner knows it and that’s why we are not signing anyone. Hoping other teams do worse than us is a poor tactic buts it is now our only hope.

West Ham are making changes and have a very good chance of catching us. Drop a winger and play a second forward to support Jesus, we can all see it why can’t he?

15 Jan 2026 16:09:39
Then they should perform if they're asking to play.

15 Jan 2026 16:14:20
Agree Panjabi it was actually refreshing to hear a manager TELL THE TRUTH which is exactly what he did. And yes I also agree some of Edu signings have been very poor indeed.

15 Jan 2026 16:39:50
Why shouldn't players be as guilty as dyche dtp? Both work for the badge, and in the public eye, or fans in this case. Both paid more than enough. What I'm getting at is nobody. Including the owner should not be under scrutiny at this point. because let's face it reds. We really are swimming against the tide here. No game I'd be confident in. Which shows the club going through same emotions. Btw I'd put backroom staff, coaching etc as well.

For me forest have just lost that heart. The will to play as one (not individuals) and btw I'd stick the wfcg in the mix. (Not away fans) wasn't long ago when players would brag about getting a bollocking from the good lord clough. But nah money and sky spoilt it all. So yeah, the lot get paid while we hurt. Just my opinion. Lazy approach from all factors. Naivety from the owner.

15 Jan 2026 16:59:40
Makes me laugh you wollies, how many new members do we usually get a season, 3, 4, 5?
I like Ravers is having you all on, musical usernames. Sad really. 🌳.

15 Jan 2026 17:29:22
It seems we are split as to whether Dyche should have called out the " p! ss poor" players' performance.
I'm in the yes, he should have.
It should blooming well make them so determined to prove otherwise.

15 Jan 2026 18:44:59
I agree players play shit. they deserved to be called out. edu brings in crap players he deserves to be called out.

15 Jan 2026 19:15:04
DTP 🥱24😀💤.

15 Jan 2026 20:23:13
I agree Stokey.
DTP - I'm afraid you're sounding like you have some form of OCD about Dyche. At the risk of aggravating your obsession even further, personally I think that in this moment in time Dyche is the right man for us. Is he my perfect Forest manager - no, of course not. However, I'd have him over any manager out there to keep us up for this season and then appoint someone else for the next.

Just as a suggestion DTP, maybe go onto the discussion forum and talk about anything other than Dyche or Trump. It may be good for your mental health to discuss other subjects. Maybe the details of your weekly food shop; the difference between African and European ants; the mating sounds of South American frogs.

Anything to ring the changes and save our mutual sanity.

15 Jan 2026 20:24:10
Winter you'll never do a Sally from the palais like i did till edd rumbled me, jyst started to get em going aswell 🤣🤣.

15 Jan 2026 20:35:44
Tell you what stokey your wasted on here
You could be a millionaire if you went on who wants to be a millionaire, the chase, beat the chasers and the 1% club, they wouldn't stand a chance against your superior knowledge 🤔😁🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

15 Jan 2026 20:43:34
Lego mate
I've said we won't sack him till the end of the season, so you agree he won't be here next season?
Stop trying to prop your mate up as he wants dyche to be given at least two transfer windows and a preseason, which from reading, you don't
So actually you agree more with me than you do your pal 😁
Ps keep your suggestions of what you want me to do 🤣🤣🤣.

15 Jan 2026 20:46:09
Fooking auto correct lol, it's meant to read "its Ravers" 😕 not "i like Ravers". i was trying to warn the dumbos falling into his trap. I can't be bothered to play games like some on here Sally. 🌳.

15 Jan 2026 20:52:49
Yeah right
Take that wooden spoon off yer then? 😁🤣🥂.

15 Jan 2026 21:01:52
You can believe what you like, i know, the Eds know. Feel free to comment mysterious overseer. 🌳.

15 Jan 2026 21:38:09
Well, thanks DTP that’s a compliment as gratifying as it was unexpected mate…. 😂😂😂😂😂😂👍😂😂.

15 Jan 2026 22:07:34
Like a poor workman blaming his tools, that's what Sean was doing blaming the players who find his tactics baffling, these was decent players once, Sean's way of playing has drained any creativity from them, and made them one dimension players.

15 Jan 2026 22:40:17
All I'm saying is that you have become a bit monotonous DTP. Yes, I do agree with a lot of Stokey's posts (when I can stay awake whilst reading them), but I also agree with you that SD should be gone after (hopefully) saving us this season.

Maybe just post a bit less about the subject mate and more about the mating sounds of South American frogs.

15 Jan 2026 22:44:32
I agree with you lego. dtp was all dyche when he was winning and now he's not doing well he's turned never takes him long. he hates being wrong. where as me I've never rated dyche or his football the blokes a championship manager at best his football deserves to be seen in a pub league at the least I've always been honest about him 😁.

15 Jan 2026 23:28:32
I agree with you skeggs as always 😁🤣.

16 Jan 2026 04:55:46
Legolas, a few posters have posted something different and started a thread, but gets hijacked back to a debate about Sean and Edu, if you didn't join in you would never post at all🤷.
Something you posted a while back about Jack the Ripper, Lucy Worsley is doing a programme at the moment about a murderer, committing murders like Jack, at the same time, you may find informative, it called "Lucy Worsley s Victorian Murder Club".

He's also unidentified.

16 Jan 2026 08:35:46
I got banned as Ravers, Robin, and I'll probably get banned again now the eds know who I am. 🤣🤣.

16 Jan 2026 10:50:50
Nah Dave, just behave yourself mate, many of us have been banned at some point. 🌳.

16 Jan 2026 14:16:22
Like I've told you before little red Robin
Keep em coming, water off a ducks back my little cornish gnome 🤣🤣🤣.

16 Jan 2026 15:48:39
Mossy - thanks for the heads-up. I'll have a watch tonight.

17 Jan 2026 02:17:42
Legolas, 👍.

15 Jan 2026 07:39:26
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14 Jan 2026 23:30:11
I couldn't agree more. I watched several FA Cup games over the weekend without VAR and enjoyed them much more without the tiresome delays caused by VAR. Five minutes to dicide on that "offside" was rediculous. If it takes that long allow it. also I think it should be a players feet that decide offside. His shoulder or nose or even his head shouldn't be the determining factor.

15 Jan 2026 05:14:44
Clear and obvious is what we were promised. No linesman in the history of the game has ever been able to tell if someone’s toe was 6cm offside and therein lies the problem. Technically offside historically not offside.

15 Jan 2026 09:14:56
I sometimes think football would be better off without VAR. You can't really celebrate a goal without waiting a minute or two for VAR to check it by which time the novelty has worn off.

14 Jan 2026 23:26:44
I don't often post on here as I see what happens when when some people disagree and it gets personal. I was sorry to see Nuno go but looking at his record twards the end I can't say I'm surprised. The choice of replacement was a disaster and Dyche was brought in to bring some sort of sanity which he did for a while but now we are looking at the consequenses.

I have watched evey single game live, home and away, last season and this season, because of where I live. We have brought in some top class players and have the makings of a top 8 Premier League club but sadly some decisions and now some injuries mean we are fighting against relegation again. Without Wood we don't have a Premier League striker.

Jesus is a big hearted and quite talented striker but just not good enough on his own. Anderson looks knackered and given Dyche's long ball tactics is beginning to lose heart as is MGW. We have talent on the wings but without the right sort of striker on the end of crosses they are starting to look predictable.

Either we stick with Dyche to hopefully keep us in the Premier League, for the rest of the season or we look to find a talented manager who can mould the talent we have, bring in new players to create the team we would all like to see. I would favour the latter but I can see the risks in doing that.

I can also see the risks in sticking with a manager who's tactics are years out of date and are totally unsuited to the players, paticularly in midfield and upfront that we possess. The next few games will be crucial. Losses to Arsenal, Brentford, Leeds and even Wolves could put us in the bottom 3 again. Not what we were anticipating after last season's success. Everything crossed for the rest of the season.

15 Jan 2026 00:39:33
Spot on.

15 Jan 2026 04:24:55
The pre season was a disaster only ampaphid by employing the Australian, Sean Dyche took over and when the games came every few days Sean Dyche didn't have time to get his ideas across to the players, so some good results, the longer he's had the performances have gone backwards!. Sean after the Wrexham game called out some players, I would like to hear the players opinions about how they are told to play, Garner at Everton said it was like having the shackles taken off when Sean left, it seems it's his way of playing or your called out, it's still in Sean's hands how it turns out at Forest, but think it will take a big Damascus moment for him to change his football DNA, it's fortunate for Sean that Gary Brazil has left, because I could have seen him already in charge until the end of the season!.

15 Jan 2026 08:59:25
Well said capetown and mossy, you've been watching the same games as me.

15 Jan 2026 22:50:09
Superb post Capetown. I guess the Forest management are sitting at the poker table now, debating whether to stick or twist with regards to Dyche.

A gamble both ways, for sure. Personally, I'd stick.

14 Jan 2026 21:47:53
I've seen some dodgy paid off refs but this ref who's in charge of the morroco game is as dodgy as they cone.

14 Jan 2026 21:55:40
Its hilarious isn't it, how the commentators are holding their tongues is beyond me🤣🌳.

14 Jan 2026 21:58:56
Really want the Nigerians to put them out, the Moroccans are dirty, cheating, diving gits. 🌳.

14 Jan 2026 22:29:49
And if we let Murillo go in the summer, that Bassy from Fulham is an absolute beast of a defender. 🌳.

14 Jan 2026 22:53:25
Bassy his a monster. Great defender shame the Nigerians lost hope morroco lose in the final.

15 Jan 2026 10:21:26
The Lions of Teranga are a different kettle of fish as we all saw at the City Ground, put a tenner on them at the start and it's still looking good. 🌳.

14 Jan 2026 18:28:55
Almost half of January gone and no signings. Window closes 2nd February. We don't seem to be doing anything at all?

14 Jan 2026 19:15:50
Maybe maranakis doesn't trust edu with his money 🤑🤔.

14 Jan 2026 19:21:03
Taremi!
😏😏😏😏😏😏😏.

14 Jan 2026 19:29:07
Can't blame him, I wouldn't.

14 Jan 2026 20:48:25
It'll be a mad rush on the 2nd February.

14 Jan 2026 21:05:12
Do you think Evan Fergusan would be a good shout, remember seeing him last year thought he could be a good player, not sure what happened to him this year in italy!

14 Jan 2026 23:06:59
We have a tendency to go on a last minute shopping spree on deadline day after dragging our feet for a month.

15 Jan 2026 12:37:20
Don't think we can spend Dave till we sell first.

14 Jan 2026 14:38:48
On a very positive note, I've just been reading that Arsenal have defensive injuries! It could be a good time to play them, if our lads in Red put a performance in!

14 Jan 2026 17:49:39
We will still get beat.

14 Jan 2026 19:29:59
Bit of a blow Zinchenko can't play in this one 😁😁😁🤡.

14 Jan 2026 18:18:27
They'll still be good at set pieces which we are bad at defending.

14 Jan 2026 11:38:07
What a difference a year makes at Nottm Forest
This time last year, team spirt, second to none, harmony, second to none, respect in the game at its highest for years.
All of these wiped away.
We are now three managers on, chaos seems to be the rule.
What as caused this demise.
The influence and arrival of Edu seems to much of a coincidence to ignore.


Probably Mr M can see this as well but but Edu, s contract is possibly very secure plus he is privy to lots of inside information with his hand being on all three of MrM, s clubs.
He undoubtedly as not been an asset but it’s very hard to see him leaving in the near future.
CARLO.

14 Jan 2026 16:25:36
You messed up signing off as carlo? Or want culled as a badger 🤣 nah you hang in there carlo.

14 Jan 2026 17:28:40
Some how got removed for a while and struggled to get back on so in the end had to find a new handle.
CARLO.

{Ed033's Note - No Ed banned you.

14 Jan 2026 19:16:48
You naughty boy carlo 🤣🤣.

14 Jan 2026 19:19:54
Didn’t think for a minute you did, just some sort of technical issue.
Cheers Carlo.

14 Jan 2026 11:31:44
Its about time they abolish these subjective offsides in the game, it's ruining the spectacle especially for those who are paying through the teeth to attend games.
Use technology to make the game better they say? How about if the attacking player is level with the defending player its onside? Any part of the body being level i mean, rather than the crap we have to endure now.

🌳.

14 Jan 2026 13:48:35
That's how it should be, a kneecap over the line should not effect a goal decision or offside, it's used to show that them on VAR are important, it's deflating the atmosphere at games. The FA are forgetting Football is an Entertainment and making it all about VAR, is killing the game.

14 Jan 2026 21:35:09
Read that Wenger is advising Fifa over bringing back the "daylight" rule. 🌳.

14 Jan 2026 09:09:18
If a working person made as many mistakes as Stuart Attwell they'd be sacked for incompetence! The ref's association should remove him with immediate effect, before he drops another clanger!
VAR is a great idea, but at the moment it's a disaster because of the people looking at the screens!

14 Jan 2026 11:09:08
With a nod to Munmad's post earlier. City on the wrong end yes! But it was League Cup.

I'm thinking if it was Prem, would they have spent so long over it? If it was FA Cup, it wouldn't have even have crossed the mind of the officials to disallow! Using today's parlance, it would need a 'deep dive' into VAR to find anything questionable! A very deep one!

14 Jan 2026 11:32:27
It's ruining the game🌳.

14 Jan 2026 07:39:23
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