Episodes
For the final time this season, Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Paul Taylor and Nick Miller alongside him to round off Forest's thoroughly underwhelming 2020-21 Championship campaign. Senior football writer Daniel Taylor has the latest developments surrounding the club's hierarchy as preparations begin ahead of next year. We dish out our end of season awards - including best game, worst performance, player of the season - and *some* (yes, really) reasons to be cheerful. And of course...
Published 05/13/21
The Athletic's Paul Taylor and Nick Miller are alongside host Matt Davies-Adams as we prepare to call time on this most unusual of Championship seasons. Plenty of your questions answered, a brief summary of the stalemate at Hillsborough, we try and muster some excitement to say *anything* of note about the final day visit of Preston North End - and go on a very bizarre alternative tour of Nottinghamshire. And as ever, get ready for the penultimate instalment of "Did They Really Play For...
Published 05/06/21
The Athletic's Nick Miller, Paul Taylor and host Matt Davies-Adams are joined by famous Forest fan, actor, Arsher Ali. Ahead of the penultimate game of the season, we’ll ask do you want Derby to get relegated? Plus of course there is another nerve-racking instalment of "Did They Really Play For Forest? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/29/21
The Athletic's Nick Miller and Paul Taylor are alongside host Matt Davies-Adams to take the positives and good vibes from a luck point at Birmingham. It's all aboard the hype-train as the lads discuss BrennanJohnson, currently tearing it up on loan at Lincoln - can he be convinced that Forest is the place for him to develop? We also look ahead to Stoke, surely things cannot be as bad as last season's capitulation? Plus of course there is another instalment of "Did They Really Play For...
Published 04/22/21
The Athletic's Paul Taylor and Nick Miller are alongside host Matt Davies-Adams to talk all things Forest. There's a lookback at the Ashton Gate stalemate, previews of the upcoming ties against Huddersfield - with the help of Town expert Dave Hartrick - and the trip to a rejuvenated Birmingham City. Plus, a spotlight on some of the favourite and most memorable loan signings to grace the City Ground. And of course...there's the latest instalment of "Did They Really Play For Forest?" Learn more...
Published 04/15/21
The Athletic's Nick Miller and Paul Taylor are alongside host Matt Davies-Adams to indulge in some wild transfer speculation now that Forest look safe! Which players could add something & how on earth do we replace James Garner if United call him back?! They also look ahead to Bristol City, answer your questions & there is another instalment of "Did They Really Play For Forest?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/08/21
The Athletic's Nick Miller and Paul Taylor are alongside host Matt Davies-Adams to do an audit of the Forest squad.  Who stays? Who goes?  They also look ahead to Easter fixtures against QPR & Cardiff whilst selecting their favourite Mick McCarthy quote.  And Paul has his weekly time to shine in the latest edition of "Did They Really Play For Forest?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/01/21
The Athletic's Nick Miller and Paul Taylor are alongside host Matt Davies-Adams to pick the bones from part one of Chairman Nicholas Randall's comprehensive Q&A with the Supporters Trust. There's time to look back on the point earned at Brentford - and a word on how some of Forest's finest are getting on on their travels during the international break. Your questions are answered - and of course - there's time for the latest edition of "Did They Really Play For Forest?"
Published 03/25/21
The Athletic's Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams try to find the positives from a comprehensive defeat to high flying Norwich & look ahead to another tough game at Brentford. And as Forest's joint top scorer this season is "Own Goals" the lads pick out the best OG's in Forest history. And we also answer questions from listeners, and of course they'll be another fix of "Did They Really Play For Forest?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/18/21
The Athletic's Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams to bring you the lowdown on upcoming games against Reading and Norwich with our man on the Canaries beat Michael Bailey.  We also speak to Joey D’Urso Investigations Writer at The Athletic about the collapse of The Football Index - Forest's shirt sponsor and so called  stock market of football -  that has seen users portfolios crash to almost nothing.. We answer questions from listeners, and of course they'll be another...
Published 03/11/21
The Athletic's Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams to lament that loss to Luton and we hear a clip from Paul's interview with former Forest defender Kelvin Wilson. We celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dibble Day and peer from behind the sofa at a frightening forthcoming fixture list. And we also answer questions from listeners, and of course they'll be another fix of "Did They Really Play For Forest?" . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/04/21
The Athletic's Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams to bring you the inside track on the game against 'them' on Friday with Derby County writer Ryan Conway. They also bask in the afterglow of two dogged wins and answer questions from listeners. And of course they'll be another exciting instalment of "Did They Really Play For Forest?" with a Stewards Enquiry on last week's shambles....
Published 02/25/21
The Athletic's Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams, to take the positives from an unfortunate loss at Swansea. They also look ahed to two big games against Blackburn & Rotherham - could Forest edge to a place of comfort in the table?  We'll also answer questions from listeners and they'll be another exciting instalment of "Did They Really Play For Forest?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/18/21
The Athletic's Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams, to look back on last weekend's win at Wycombe - what's with the incredible away form in 2021?! Also on this pod, an apology to goalscoring new signing Glenn Murray and Paul discusses his interview with Kris Commons about the real reasons for his controversial move from Forest to Derby. We’ll also look ahead to a pair of tricky looking fixtures, answer your questions and there is another edition of 'Did They Really Play...
Published 02/11/21
The Athletic's Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams, to look back on the win at Coventry and ask if Forest's goal-scoring-skipper Lewis Grabban is given enough credit. They also assess the debut of James Garner - on loan from Manchester United - and look ahead to this weekend's game at rock bottom Wycombe Wanderers. Plus, there is another edition of 'Did They Really Play For Forest', and they remember former Forest chairman Nigel Doughty who died nine years ago this week.
Published 02/04/21
The Athletic's Nottingham Forest experts Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams, to talk about reported interest in Glenn Murray and the difficulty balancing a long-term approach to recruitment with the fear of relegation from the Championship... Would Glenn Murray really be such an unfavourable signing, could an embarrassing FA Cup exit to Swansea be a blessing in disguise?  Plus, another edition of 'Did They Really Play For Forest', and a discussion about whether Forest...
Published 01/28/21
The Athletic's Nottingham Forest experts Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams, to talk transfers and being totally 'Warnock-ed' against Middlesbrough...  When did Assombalonga become such a wind-up merchant, do we still miss Ben Watson and do we really need another winger in Josh Murphy?  Plus, the gang look ahead to another FA Cup contest (they'd rather be without) against a well-rested Swansea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/21/21
The Athletic's Nottingham Forest experts Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams, to discuss Technical Director Francois Modesto's track record, as well as, both Gary Brazil and Chris Hughton involvement in signing new players... Plus, Paul reveals why Forest missed out on target Ben Whiteman and the guys reflect on an FA Cup victory and upcoming games against Millwall and Middlesbrough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/15/21
The Athletic's Nottingham Forest experts Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams, following a promising run of results over the festive period as Chris Hughton's 'settled' team show some consistency...  With the January Transfer Window open, Paul brings us the latest transfer news, the guys discuss whether or not Anthony Knockaert's loan should be extended and if Hughton should rest key players for the FA Cup game against Cardiff this weekend? Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 01/07/21
The Athletic's Nottingham Forest experts Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams, following a WIN over Sheffield Wednesday and Lewis Grabban's return...  How Hughton's 'risky' selection of Alex Mighten paid off and why Cafu's increasing influence has inspired optimism ahead of 2021. Plus Paul answers your questions on new deals for the likes of Anthony Knockaert and Joe Worrall's recent comments were received inside the camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 12/17/20
The Athletic's Nottingham Forest experts Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams, after 4 mad minutes against Norwich as the mistakes continue to cost Hughton's Reds...  What's happened to Brice Samba's form and is it affecting the defence... or should that be the other around? Is Joe Worrall aiming for more than a move to Burnley and is it high time we accept Forest are in a relegation battle this season?  Plus, the guys look ahead to games against Brentford and Sheffield...
Published 12/11/20
The Athletic's Nottingham Forest experts Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams, following an encouraging display of character in the draw with Watford...  Will Chris Hughton make signings of his own in January and which of the current squad would need to make way? Could Lewis Grabban end up supporting Lyle Taylor in attack - as a No.10?  The trio also preview another tricky set of fixtures at Reading and Norwich and discuss Daniel Taylor's special report on the state of...
Published 12/03/20
The Athletic's Nottingham Forest experts Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams to reflect on successive defeats to Barnsley and Bournemouth, and the need for patience as Hughton searches for our best XI...  With such an array of attacking talent on paper and an improving xG, are the goals coming soon? Are Forest paying the price for a chaotic summer spending spree?  Plus, the guys look ahead to even tougher tests against Swansea and Watford and ask if Forest are still...
Published 11/26/20
The Athletic's Nottingham Forest experts Nick Miller and Paul Taylor join host Matt Davies-Adams to discuss how the five-substitute rule could work in Forest's favour and look ahead to an important game against Barnsley on Saturday...  Plus, Senior Writer and Red's supporter Daniel Taylor is back as the guys reflect on a trio of infamous Italian flops who defined David Platt's tenure at The City Ground.
Published 11/20/20