Nottingham Forest

Discussion in 'League Championship' started by martin0482002, Mar 30, 2003.

  1. BuckeyeRed

    BuckeyeRed Member

    Jun 25, 2007
    Cleveland, OH
    Club:
    Nottingham Forest FC
    Starting XI could be as follows (considering not having Davies, Tyson, Agogo probably not match-fit):

    Smith

    Chambers/Moloney Wilson Breckin Lockwood



    Perch/McGugan Clingan Lennon Commons


    Dobie/Sinclair Holt




    Holty still has a bit of a groin strain so not too many choices up front. I'm guessing we'll play 4-4-2 but with Calderwood you never know. It will be exciting to see young Brendan Moloney progress this year. He had a great pre-season and is already pushing for a starting spot. We'll be a little thin until we get our strikers fit plus getting Davies and Cohen fit in midfield.

    BTW Gator-good job putting the Derby idiot in his place. We'll be in the same division next year.
    sephjr-The next trophy Brizzle wins will be the first, numpty.
     
  2. gatorguin

    gatorguin New Member

    Jul 24, 2007
    I noticed that you didn't include Morgan in the lineup. Is he not fit or perhaps you feel Wilson will get the nod more often than not?

    Also, I see you're from Cleveland or as us Cincinnatians like to call it, the "Mistake by the Lake". Are you able to watch Forest matches from the States? If so, how? I'm thinking about signing up for "Forest World" which, to be frank, sucks as I can only watch highlights or listen to the match (though I guess it's better than nothing).
     
  3. BuckeyeRed

    BuckeyeRed Member

    Jun 25, 2007
    Cleveland, OH
    Club:
    Nottingham Forest FC
    gator,
    I didn't include Morgan even though I like him. I think Wilson is better and they'll probably play Breckin simply because he's the captain. However, Morgan could well be in there. I think it depends on who they play at right back. Perch may have to be moved to right mid due to Davies being out so that will open up right back to either Moloney or Chambers.

    I'm not able to watch the matches, but had Forest World last year for match commentary and video highlights. Haven't renewed yet but probably will.
     
  4. Leedsunited

    Leedsunited Member

    Jun 14, 2007
    Yorkshire
    Club:
    Leeds United AFC
    Looking forward to visiting the City Ground this season, both of our squads look strong compared to others in this division.
     
  5. Rig1964

    Rig1964 Member

    Apr 11, 2006
    Nottingham
    Club:
    Nottingham Forest FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    I say sign up. I live about 8 miles from the ground but I sign up for Forest World to see highlights from away games, player interviews etc. It's not as good as seeing the whole game but it's a good way to keep up with what's going on.

    I'll be on holiday for the Leeds game, sooo p*ssed off I'm missing that one.

    Tw@
     
  6. BuckeyeRed

    BuckeyeRed Member

    Jun 25, 2007
    Cleveland, OH
    Club:
    Nottingham Forest FC
    Should be good stuff. One thing I've found about this division is that it is one huge banana skin. It's tougher than it looks because of the style of play. I think Leeds will find what we found out as well--that every match seems to be our opponents' cup final. Anyway, enough bitching about this dungeon of the Football League. It would be great if Leeds and Forest gained the auto promotion spot and let the rest of these guys fight it out for the playoffs. Good news about Leeds getting their share. Good luck.
     
  7. BuckeyeRed

    BuckeyeRed Member

    Jun 25, 2007
    Cleveland, OH
    Club:
    Nottingham Forest FC
    Rig,
    Hopefully I will be coming over in the spring for a match. Perhaps a pint before hand? I heard Casa is no longer in business. Where does everybody go for the pre-game pissup?
     
  8. Leedsunited

    Leedsunited Member

    Jun 14, 2007
    Yorkshire
    Club:
    Leeds United AFC
    I think Forest, then Leeds have made the better signings this summer. Forest signed the two players who ripped you apart in the playoffs to replace the old plodders and Leeds are relying on promising youth with the experience of Thompson, Flo, Rui, Ankergren etc. The 15 point penalty has shafted us, but we should still be aiming for a playoff position. All the best for the season.
     
  9. BuckeyeRed

    BuckeyeRed Member

    Jun 25, 2007
    Cleveland, OH
    Club:
    Nottingham Forest FC
    I am absolutely amazed that the appeal failed for Leeds. I thought the 15 pt penalty was made high so it could be reduced on appeal.
    That's 5 wins though and Leeds can make it up. Just remember, according to the BBC, Forest was one of the 15 or so clubs that voted FOR Leeds. Hope we both walk this division but it won't be that easy methinks.
     
  10. Leedsunited

    Leedsunited Member

    Jun 14, 2007
    Yorkshire
    Club:
    Leeds United AFC
    Judging by some of the chairmen's comments it was a popularity contest. It doesn't matter. Wisey wants 105 points which is unlikely but 80 or so would get us a playoff spot. Forest have no excuse for not winning this league at a canter.
     
  11. gatorguin

    gatorguin New Member

    Jul 24, 2007
    Yup, anything less than promotion would have to be considered a failure. Hell, anything less than an outright win of the league would be disappointing. But, I'd be happy with the promotion, no less.

    I'm looking to cross the pond twice next season (maybe the Southend match in Nov. and the Millwall match in Feb.). It'll be my first time attending the City Ground. Is it difficult to get tickets? Do the Supporter's Club offer tickets to members prior to the general sale?
     
  12. JackBastard

    JackBastard Member

    Jan 21, 2007
    Bridgend
    Club:
    Swansea City AFC
    Nat'l Team:
    Wales
    :D

    Whichever Leeds fan said that 80 point will get you a playoff spot is very deluded, we missed out with 72 last season and just sneaked in with 71 the year before.

    P.S. despite your clubs massive delusions of grandeur, this thread is still in the wrong forum.
     
  13. Rig1964

    Rig1964 Member

    Apr 11, 2006
    Nottingham
    Club:
    Nottingham Forest FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    It's very easy to get tickets for home games. Thet can be bought online through the Forest web site, by phone or obviously from the ticket office. You should have no problem buying tickets on the day of the match even.
    There is no priority for supporters club members, but as games rarely if ever sell out you won't need it.
     
  14. gatorguin

    gatorguin New Member

    Jul 24, 2007
    Thanks for the info.

    By the way, how was the game on Saturday? I watched a few highlights and it looked like we had some decent scoring opportunities. Hopefully we'll convert some of those against Chester tonight.
     
  15. gatorguin

    gatorguin New Member

    Jul 24, 2007
    Another draw. Can we please get a goal sometime this year? Thanks.
     
  16. Leedsunited

    Leedsunited Member

    Jun 14, 2007
    Yorkshire
    Club:
    Leeds United AFC
    We're catching you up!


    Ps, We apparently have asked Forest for more tickets as our allocation has been sold already. Any chance?
     
  17. JackBastard

    JackBastard Member

    Jan 21, 2007
    Bridgend
    Club:
    Swansea City AFC
    Nat'l Team:
    Wales
    Calderwood to be managerial casualty #2 of the season?

    You were awful on Saturday, with the exception of your 'keeper and the post that seemed to repel everything we threw at them. Any team with Grant Holt in it is always going to struggle though...
     
  18. Rig1964

    Rig1964 Member

    Apr 11, 2006
    Nottingham
    Club:
    Nottingham Forest FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England

    Calderwood picked that post. Another manager may have picked the reserve post and we'd have lost.;)
     

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