Nottingham Forest banter 2

25 Sep 2025 10:13:11
Seen some of the posts below, I just want to say I was hugely proud of the whole club last night, players, management, and fans, we took it to a good Betis team, a superb first half, in which we played some great attacking football, in a fantastic stadium, a real fitting stage for our return to European football, we wilted a bit in the humidity second half, but baring in mind 4or 5 years ago we were lauding away points at the likes of Preston and qpr as decent, I think last night was a great result, , and I think as a game, a credit to both teams, and I have to say I seemed to get 'something in my eye ' as Morgan led us out of the tunnel into that superb cauldron of arena, yep it even got to grizzled git like me, 😊.

25 Sep 2025 10:56:49
It's a shame we didn't kill them off in the first half with all the chances we created but I would've took a point before the game. Monumental effort from the boys in red but we just ran out of steam in the end. Brilliant from the fans as well. Backed the team from the start.

25 Sep 2025 11:57:51
The turbulent forest engine has finally started and is now revving in first gear.

With the team and manager now in place, its fair to say, the last couple of weeks were our pre-season. In an ideal world we should have been up and running for the start of the season but that is not the forest way.

Still. a draw away at Bettis is amazing when all things considered.

Exciting times when we click into second gear.

25 Sep 2025 14:51:27
Must admit Stevie i was hugely impressed with the first half, the attacking intensity is something I've never actually witnessed as a fan of our mighty reds. Anderson and Luiz were top class to the point i mentioned that Ando was playing like Zidane in his pomp. Jesus is looking the real deal, Drogba mark 2, hopefully he gets a decent shot at Sunderland next up. All in all extremely happy and optimistic. 🌳.

25 Sep 2025 15:50:52
Playing Ange ball in that heat for the first 45 mins completely shattered us and legs were gone second half, we must learn to pace ourselves especially when players two games a week or like Spurs last season something will give.

25 Sep 2025 16:30:49
I'm more than proud of the performance from the players and the fans last night. The £35 million we paid for Anderson seems like the bargain of the century. We were excellent to a man (although I think Kalimuendo could do with a crash course on his first touch). We missed a few chances in the first half and should've been out of sight by half time but still immensely proud of the team. YOU REDS!

25 Sep 2025 16:48:29
Yes, we looked impressive in the 1st half WITHOUT a No10.

26 Sep 2025 01:59:32
I thought Morato had hit first good game in the Garibaldi.

26 Sep 2025 20:20:25
Carlo my old friend, that actually makes a lot of sense.

25 Sep 2025 09:23:04
Hopefully so much learnt by Ange last night, MGW needs dropping to kick him up the ar@e yes an assist but anonymous rest of game, Sangare is a liability yes great interceptions and blocks but no good if your just going to pass it straight back to them, that back pass to Sels in the first few minutes was horrendous, and get Kalimuendo to practice his first touch for the next week, still can't warm to Zinchenko just can't defend, rest looked good especially Williams who is seems to be getting better and better.

25 Sep 2025 11:24:00
Red mate, if MGW isn't having a good game. he'll chase everything down regardless.

25 Sep 2025 12:42:50
Zinchenko comment about not defending is more down to style of play
I would say only 50% of the time he was in a defensive position
Ange has him swopping to inside position and attacking
I don’t think with ange the back four are ever going to sit and need to adjust to style of play.

25 Sep 2025 14:27:09
I'm. sorry but look at MGW stats for the game
Interceptions 0
Blocks 0
Clearances 0
Tackles 0
Possession lost 11
Successful dribbles 0
Key passes 1

I love as much as any other fan but he isn't chasing anything down, he was dropped before and came back outstanding he just isn't adding anything at the minute.

25 Sep 2025 14:52:41
We were absolutely fantastic first half, really don't get the downside from our fanbase. 🌳.

25 Sep 2025 17:53:30
It was an amazing, scintillating half!

25 Sep 2025 20:29:32
Because football consists of 2 half's we can't keep having a great 45 mins followed by a dire 45 mins and end up losing or drawing all the time.

25 Sep 2025 07:39:37
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Matchday 5 - Quick Round Up

25 Sep 2025 00:24:29
So ta bed, said the other night. You know them films you have seen over and over. But once ya start watching you can't stop. At the time it was terminater 2,
Along with others like your rockys. Rambos, gladiator. Life of brian etc etc. What do TNT play. straight after game. (I believe in miracles) dam just cannot stop watching it for umpteenth time. Bigger hero's than your stallions, arnies. Dunno how it was for you lot, but just brought that warmth and belief back to football from our club for me. Players done brilliantly. Or good as. Don't get me wrong I miss the old tackles and no dodgy decisions VAR dodgy refs, linesman. Simple pundits like moor, jimmy Hill etc etc. Strikers allowed to take keepers out. Don't miss the bore fest passing back to keepers. The old pitches, rain drenched. B1tch fest. good old days reds. (Just remember who ya spent em with) never forget they need more love as they age. FTID ❤️.

25 Sep 2025 07:42:42
Great post mate.

25 Sep 2025 14:53:16
Great post ya Geordie git😉🌳.

24 Sep 2025 23:26:05
No matter what the result, a point is better. blah blah
Just make sure you all come home safe, with a stick of rock!
Bugger - NWA - No Win Ange.

24 Sep 2025 23:23:32
Best performance by miles and being entertained now
My journey on here ends on that note
Cheery ho everyone
Goodnight and remember to be positive.

25 Sep 2025 05:44:35
It's about results not really about being entertained.

25 Sep 2025 09:06:23
I hope that doesn't mean you're leaving the site for good Ff.

25 Sep 2025 09:46:23
We can live in hope, Gazzi.

25 Sep 2025 14:57:29
Yeah DTP you better not be going, i know from time to time we clash but all the same mate, we're both reds through and through and this site needs level headedness. (not sure if that's actually a word but it works all the same) 🌳🌳🌳

And stop thumbing yourselves the couple above its sad, pathetic and completely obvious to those with sense.

26 Sep 2025 12:01:38
I think he means you, Gazzi. 🤣🤣.

26 Sep 2025 12:50:51
What's the threshold on 'thumbs up' until it qualifies for 'thumbing yourself', Robin? 4? 5? 6? 7?

26 Sep 2025 16:28:38
The fact you have to ask that question just points how pathetic it is🌳.

24 Sep 2025 22:42:10
Amazing atmosphere.

Proud.

Pity the Spanish police seemed to want to start something. that wasn't there.

All in sll a good away point and a great experience.

The highlight of the day was my brother letting a guy tag on with his who was on his own. Who was his his best mate for 3 hours till he found out he was Sun reporter for 32 years. They got in a right row in the taxi on the way to the ground. Had to cut the journey short before he knocked the S@@t out of him.

Memories aye.

In hotel bar now safe n sound.

All in all on that performance. Think we will be fine.

24 Sep 2025 22:52:18
Well said 67 enjoy every minute.

24 Sep 2025 22:57:15
Enjoy 67 sir. Give my best ta the good lady. Proud of ya 👍.

24 Sep 2025 23:26:44
Thanks Bowie. I Will.

24 Sep 2025 22:36:37
That was some performance 1st half, not sure why he took Luiz off lost control from ht, the subs v swansea and tonight seem to make us worse

Would've took that before ko though. Anderson gets better by the game. need that 1st win on Saturday.

24 Sep 2025 22:52:42
Hamstring redstripe.

24 Sep 2025 23:52:52
Bad news that if confirmed.

25 Sep 2025 13:40:34
Ange says it's a "Sore hamstring" so make of that what you will.

24 Sep 2025 22:22:18
Milenkovic cramp
Luiz hamstring.

24 Sep 2025 22:16:04
Unbelievable 1st half reds, like last season everyone believing once again and working for each other. Williams I know won't get a mention from anyone. But my just never stops working for the badge the laddie. Some lovely passing. as said anderson can play like Zidane. Jesus absolutely massive for us and his confidence in the premier. Definitely new forward. But said on live chat. The odd ball. You'd wish wood was their to finish it. Ok ok that's the good news. The bad what the, were some of them subs about. Ok ok know he's still getting to know the squad. BUT some for me just shouldn't have happened. BUT again not taking anything away from the effort put in. And performance. COYR we march on.

25 Sep 2025 14:59:09
If Ando keeps evolving at the rate he's going mate the skys the limit, potentially the best all rounder in Europe, actually the World. 🌳.

24 Sep 2025 22:12:18
To me hardest game in Europe looking at the games we face
Got a point and we'll deserved
Luiz when really up to speed will be immense
Missed him second half.

24 Sep 2025 22:00:25
Why the half time substitution? Is Luiz injured? All that momentum from a great first half, undone by a shot substitution! Yet again we can't hold a lead from a strong position! Is this the Nuno legacy of poor use of subs! So down hearted after a tremendous first half!

24 Sep 2025 22:00:24
If anybody wants to moan about Sangare then don’t. He had a very good game today and showed his quality and experience at this level.

MGW missing again.
Kalimuendo poor.

25 Sep 2025 09:17:11
Are you serious he was a complete car crash going forwards hardly passed to a forest player yes great interceptions but no good if your going to pass it straight back to them.