1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast

It wasn't a classic, but no-one really minds do they? When the scoreline starts with "Blackburn nil" it was always going to be an improvement.  True, Rovers were missing some of their wise old heads, particularly in the middle of the park, but Forest managed to look more solid, with special mentions for Toby Figueiredo and Ryan Yates. Of course the icing on the cake was Forest's push in the last fifteen minutes, which saw Sammy Ameobi hit the post before Joe Lolleh's late strike took a deflection and gave the Reds a late winner.  We are joined by Dirk from Blackburn Roverseas, who shares his views on what went wrong for Rovers, why he feared the new manager bounce, and what it is like to be live-streaming when your team concede in the 90th minute. Like what you hear? Subscribe via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content. Find us on Twitter (@nottm_forest), join us on Instagram and Facebook (forestramble), or email info@forestramble.com. If you want to support the podcast and get some Forest-inspired merch - visit flat-back-4.co.uk and mention "1865" when you check out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Okt 202016min

With new manager Chris Hughton preparing for his first match in charge of Nottingham Forest, we speak to Brighton fan (and resident of Newcastle) Rick Loosemore. We discuss tactics, formations and style of play, and whether we can expect to see Forest play with inverted wingers and two upfront.  Rick also gives us an insight into Hughton's popularity on the south coast and in the north east, and confirms the old mantra that if you get rid of your manager, you need to replace him with someone better; Brighton feel as though they have achieved that, but other clubs (including Newcastle) have struggled to improve post-Hughton. Like what you hear? Subscribe via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content. Find us on Twitter (@nottm_forest), join us on Instagram and Facebook (forestramble), or email info@forestramble.com. If you want to support the podcast and get some Forest-inspired merch - visit flat-back-4.co.uk and mention "1865" when you check out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Okt 202023min

Well that has been another turbulent week for #nffc fans, hasn't it? In the spirit of Monty Python (ask your parents/grandparents, kids), "Now for something completely different..." We speak to North America's Nottingham Forest superfan, Big Wes Hall, to hear the story of how a case of mistaken identity on social media led to him discovering soccer (sorry) and become ever-so-slightly obsessed with the Reds. Wes tells us what he loves about British football culture, and the differences between US and English fans. We also hear how Wes has started learning some of the Nottingham dialect, why he loves Ryan Yates and what happened when Big Wes met the other Big Wes. Like what you hear? Subscribe via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content. Find us on Twitter (@nottm_forest), join us on Instagram and Facebook (forestramble), or email info@forestramble.com. If you want to support the podcast and get some Forest-inspired merch - visit flat-back-4.co.uk and mention "1865" when you check out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Okt 202030min

Things hadn't been right for some time, had they? Even before lockdown, the legs had gone, the poor January transfer window hindered the manager and then everything crumbled in lockdown. What seemed like promising recruitment quickly became insane, with sooooo many new signings, and in the meantime the manager had signed a new contract and recruited new backroom staff. Just another year in the life of Nottingham Forest... Our podcasters digest the departure of Sabri Lamouchi and ponder over the new gaffer's chances of success - he certainly has the pedigree, but does his status as Manager (rather than Head Coach) signify a change in football operations? Anyway, we praise the appointment of Chris Hughton and welcome the new gaffer to Nottingham. Like what you hear? Subscribe via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content. Find us on Twitter (@nottm_forest), join us on Instagram and Facebook (forestramble), or email info@forestramble.com. If you want to support the podcast and get some Forest-inspired merch - visit flat-back-4.co.uk and mention "1865" when you check out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Okt 202035min

We bring you a bumper podcast this month, as there is just so much to talk about:  #nffc's poor results have kept the focus on Sabri's future We discuss results and performances - is there a glimmer of hope? If keeping the manager was supposed to ensure stability, what message does it send to sign a whole new team? Does the club actually have a strategy? We also welcome back Jeremy Davies for an episode of Pointless (East Midlands football edition), and have a new feature from our newest squad member, Tom Newton. As if that wasn't enough, we close the podcast with mentions of Sam Allardyce and a stark b*llock naked Tony Pulis. Like what you hear? Subscribe via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content. Find us on Twitter (@nottm_forest), join us on Instagram and Facebook (forestramble), or email info@forestramble.com. If you want to support the podcast and get some Forest-inspired merch - visit flat-back-4.co.uk and mention "1865" when you check out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Okt 20201h 5min

I don't know, in some ways it would have been easier if we had got thumped, then Sabri could have been relieved of his duties and at least the debate would be over. As it is, despite another defeat, Forest might have done just enough to earn M Lamouchi a reprieve for a couple of weeks at least. The headlines are that Forest are still winless and pointless, but at least Luke Freeman scored a goal to perk up the Reds players, fans and manager. Unfortunately this came after Forest once again gifted two soft goals to the opposition, and if you give an in-form team a two goal head start, we all know how it is likely to end. Baz reports on a game where Forest at last gave the opposition keeper something to do. Our monthly review podcast is coming up soon; subscribe via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content. Find us on Twitter (@nottm_forest), join us on Instagram and Facebook (forestramble), or email info@forestramble.com. If you want to support the podcast and get some Forest-inspired merch - visit flat-back-4.co.uk and mention "1865" when you check out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Okt 20206min

Another defeat, another blank and another bad night at the office for Sabri Lamouchi. It was always going to be the case that the first team to score would win this one, and despite Ben Hamer making good saves from Sammy Ameobi and Loic Mbe Soh, the Reds' night was characterised by the lack of chances created, especially in the second half. In this special match report, we are joined by the Maradona of the Midlands and Kosi from Huddersfield Town podcast And He Takes That Chance, to review all the night's action. We reflect upon those saves by Hamer, that goal by Fraizer Campbell, and thank the Lord that Adama Bloody Diakhaby didn't score. We also hear an interesting story about that first minute challenge by Jonathan Hogg on Harry Arter - it should have been a red card for the Terriers' skipper, but it sounds like there was some history behind it. In the meantime, Forest lick their wounds and seek a glimmer of hope - we can't find one either. Like what you hear? Find us on Twitter (@nottm_forest), join us on Instagram and Facebook (forestramble), or email info@forestramble.com. If you want to support the podcast and get some Forest-inspired merch - visit flat-back-4.co.uk and mention "1865" when you check out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Sep 202016min

This episode could have been called "The Hangover Part 2", as two ludicrously soft goals in the first half gifted the game to Cardiff, and Forest looked just as poor as they had done against Barnsley and QPR. Except there were signs of life as the half-time Lucozade kicked in; the first-half tactical switch that saw Joe Lolley replaced by Lyle Taylor actually paid dividends as the Cardiff defence had more to think about, and the movement and guile of Luke Freeman made more of an impression as he came in from the right hand side, rather than playing as an orthodox number 10. Sure, Cardiff could take their foot off the gas as they probably had the points in the bag already, but Forest looked more energetic, had more forward movement and actually created chances, and at least warmed the gloves of Cardiff's Alex Smithies.  Still no goals, and still no points, so there's a long way to go; but the second half performance may have helped the confidence of players, manager and supporters. Like what you hear? Find us on Twitter (@nottm_forest), join us on Instagram and Facebook (forestramble), or email info@forestramble.com. If you want to support the podcast and get some Forest-inspired merch - visit flat-back-4.co.uk and mention "1865" when you check out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Sep 20209min