Nottingham Forest 1-3 Brentford: The 1865 Forest Ramble Podcast

As we get to the business end of the season, Rich Ferraro is joined by Steven Toplis, Tom Newton and Baz to reflect on Forest's current prospects. In the wake of good league form and after an unfortunate cup exit, do Steve Cooper's squad have enough physical and mental resources to gain a top six finish (or better)? Also this month, we talk about the wonderful atmosphere at the City Ground, with guest contributor Stuart Levy, and talk about a few off-the-pitch issues, such as the Fans' Q&A sessions and a new appointment to the club's board of directors. All this, and we have a game of Guess That Red, Jeremy Davies' 1865 Sketch, and another competition courtesy of our sponsors The Terrace: listen to the podcast and email your answer to forestramble@gmail.com by 6pm on Friday 1st April. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Mars 20221h 2min

Gutted but proud, Steve Cooper's Reds gave Liverpool a run for their money and could have snatched a result. In the tightest quarter-final of the weekend, Forest had enough chances to win this but were thwarted by a well-taken goal by Diogo Jota, just after Philip Zinckernagel should have put the Reds in the lead. Jota probably was onside, and the challenge by Allison on Ryan Yates probably wasn't a penalty, but it didn't stop the accusations about LiVARpool; as Cooper said, it would have been interesting to see what decisions would have been made at the other end of the pitch. Rich Ferraro is joined by the Maradona of the Midlands and Liverpool fan Johnny Shah to review the match itself, with special mentions for Yates and man of the match Joe Worrall; we also comment on the cost and value of Liverpool's team, especially after the quadruple substitution, and there are a few words about Jurgen Klopp. We also ask Tom Newton and Baz to join us to reflect on the match - could we really have won it, and what does this say about whether Forest could hold their own if they got promoted? Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Mars 202242min

You might have noticed that there is a match on Sunday! Although the league is surely Forest's priority, most Reds fans are looking forward to pitting their wits against one of the best teams in the country. Recorded just after Forest's victory against QPR, Rich Ferraro and Tom Newton look forward to the game, discussing the importance of momentum, possible team selection and comparing Klopp and Cooper in terms of playing and coaching style. We are also delighted to be joined by Neil from Liverpool podcast The Anfield Wrap to get a view from the opposition; can we expect Klopp to pick a strong team, and how much will home advantage play to Forest's advantage? As we say in the podcast, may the best team win! Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Mars 202219min

A blistering comeback from Forest was kickstarted by a thunderbastard from Djed Spence, as Forest eventually stteamrollered a stubborn and niggly QPR side. In a match that was another great advert for the Championship, despite a torrential downpour and a soggy pitch, Forest showed their ability throughout, but it was the visitors who took the lead against the run of play when Andre Gray ran between the lines, converting Ilias Chair's excellent throughball from a tight angle. For all that Forest were trying to overcome the shirt pulling and constant niggles, it needed something special to get the Reds back in the match, as Djedmond Spence conjured up a swerving shot into the top corner. After that, it still could have swung either way, but the forces of footballing good prevailed as Ryan Yates' deflected effort from a corner hit home, and then Brennan Johnson sealed the victory after sub Cafu's effort was well-saved following a counter-attack by subs Joe Lolley and Sam Surridge. Match report by Steven Toplis and Tom Newton. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Mars 202238min

Two goals from Keinan Davis set Forest on their way to an emphatic victory against relegation-threatened Reading. The Reds couldn't have made a better start, with Joe Worrall's throughball, Djed Spence's cross and Davis' turn and finish putting the home team in the lead after just 17 seconds! However, the rest of the first half was flat at best, with Ethan Horvath having to make a crucial save and Forest players struggling to play on the front foot. Max Lowe's enforced substitution enabled a tactical tweak, with sub Cafu playing in the hole, enabling Jimmy Garner to drop back into central midfield, and The Reds reaped the benefits in the second half. All the goals were tidy, with Yates and Surridge putting the seal on the victory, but it was the second goal that got everyone talking: Davis received the ball with his back to goal 25 yards out, and in one move he turned and shrugged off three men, before approaching the box and curling home a fine finish. Power, pace, confidence and finesse - this goal was Collymore-esque. The game ended on a sombre note however, as Davis' rival for man of the match, Steve Cook, limped off with a painful looking injury, and with all subs used, Forest finished the game with ten men. The Maradona of the Midlands and Rich Ferraro dissect the game, discussing memories of Jack Lester, the contributions of Yates and Surridge, and Steve Cooper's tactical tweaks. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Mars 202227min

In another televised match that will get casual football fans wanting to watch the Championship, Forest progressed to the quarter finals of the FA Cup at the expense of play-off rivals Huddersfield. After a strong start, Sam Surridge scored a brilliant goal which was wrongly disallowed for offside, and there were echoes of the league match against the Terriers when Tom Lees headed home barely two minutes later. The Reds looked shell-shocked but regained their composure, with Ryan Yates' lungbusting run leading to Surridge's emphatic finish to equalise, and the home team then took the lead before half-time when Yates' strong header made the net bulge. The second half was slightly more scrappy but still combative, as sub Danny Ward warmed Ethan Horvath's gloves twice, while Spence and Garner both put the ball over the bar when it looked easier to score. Overall, a good performance and a great result, cementing a quarter final at home to Liverpool. Rich Ferraro and Tom Newton discuss the match, with special mentions for Yates, Surridge, Davis, Horvath and of course Stevie Cooper; we also get a view from the away end from Brady Frost of the Huddersfield podcast "And He Takes That Chance". Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Mars 202231min

This was a great advert for The Championship, as Ryan Yates' stoppage-time goal rescued a point for the Reds, who had trailed to Billy Sharp's 70th minute header. In truth, Forest should have wrapped it up before the Blades scored, with decent chances for Davis, Zinckernagel and Cook; Brennan Johnson will also go back to practising penalties at the training ground as his first half spot kick was easily saved by Wes Foderingham. It was 70 minutes of wondering how we hadn't scored, and then 25 minutes of fearing that we would get battered; but good saves by Ethan Horvath, along with great tackles by Cook and Zinckernagel (yes, really), and a poor pass from Daniel Jebbison gave the Reds the opportunity to snatch a share of the spoils right at the death. Rich Ferraro and Baz discuss whether this was two points dropped or one gained. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. 1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is part of the Sports Social Network, and proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Mars 202229min

1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast is proud to partner with FanHub and The Terrace. After an up-and-down few weeks at The City Ground, with outstanding victories against the likes of Derby, Blackburn and Leicester in the cup, but a disappointing defeat at Cardiff and a lacklustre display away to Preston, before the Reds got back on track against Bristol City at the weekend. Rich Ferraro is joined by Tom Newton, the Cycling Defender and Steven Toplis to discuss all the events of the last month, including the Bournemouth postponement and the Reds' highs and lows. We also have another fabulous competition: listen to the podcast and answer our Depeche Mode themed question. Email your answer to forestramble@gmail.com by 6pm on Friday 4th March to win a Forest mug, courtesy of The Terrace. As if all that wasn't enough, we have the return of Jeremy Davies' 1865 Sketch, discussing football sh*thousery. Subscribe to 1865 via your podcast provider, and please leave a review, as it helps other Forest supporters find our content: Apple - Spotify - YouTube - Google - Tiktok. Join us on social media: linktr.ee/nottm_forest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Mars 202257min