benjamin1945 16,257 Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 Forest in 2nd division......early 50s Run by a commitee.. Reserves in Midland league.. Trent end 1/6 Players going to Ground on the Bus... Had to take a job in Summer Wages £12 per week Shirts numbered one to Eleven... Goalie taking 3 steps then belting it down pitch Full-backs not wing backs Half backs......and inside forwards Sliding Tackles All standing on the Terraces Shoulder charges Tackles from behind British Players..even Manager who could speak English... Flat Caps and smell of smoke... Half time Marching Band... Shuffling side of Trent after game... Kids passed down to wall... Eee i loved FOREST........ 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,512 Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 ........and it was probably the days when the players went to the match on a bus, alongside the spectators. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,360 Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 15 hours ago, benjamin1945 said: Forest in 2nd division......early 50s Yes Ben and the blanket being carried round the touch line for people to throw their loose change in for charity. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 820 Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 Went to watch that other Nottm team on the other side of the Trent with my grandad in the 50s calling in at the sweet shop just outside the ground a lot the players were hanging around talking with everyone Wills, Wylie, Robey, Linton and Hately no security back then it was a pleasure going . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,360 Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 Yet another loss now ten games without a win! According to BBC Nottingham only 2 shots in the whole game and none of those on target. Being able to score has long been a problem for the Reds so what did we recruit during the off season....... defenders. About time for the board and owner to be changed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,360 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 A second string team hammered 4-0 by Wolves at the City Ground BBC Nottingham sports report says Nottingham Forest boss Chris Hughton: "I am incredibly proud of this young group, who would have been excited when they saw the team Wolves put out. "We had to rely on Ethan Horvath to make some excellent saves. Two of the goals were quite soft and, without those, it would have been a credible result for a side that included seven academy lads. "We held them for an hour. I am proud tonight; prouder than I was when we beat Bradford in the first round. We had to work really hard for possession. We will learn immensely from this game." What is this guy doing? It was an opportunity for the first team players to learn how to work as a unit, gain some confidence and hopefully trigger a climb away from relegation, which i am sad to say at this point in time looks inevitable. If the first team players do not perform then yes put the young guys in and I would rather them go down whilst gaining experience and building for the future rather than having a team of overpaid failures just turning up without any passion for the club. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mess 624 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 The game against Derby this Saturday is make or break for Chris Hughton. If Forest lose the fans will be reaching for their pitchforks. If they win, it will buy him a bit of time to try and get some points under their belt. I don't think Forest will lose. Past history shows that Forest always manage to raise their game against Derby who aren't exactly tearing up the league at the moment. I predict a very dull 0-0 draw which will give CH a couple more games to get a win. If he doesn't then I fear he'll be gone. Who will come in? On the NP site I've seen suggestions that Nigel Clough would be a good shout and one poster even came up with Ian Burchnall. I can't see either of these happening but it's fun to watch from the sidelines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,360 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Yes Mess, I agree, It is quite likely to be a nought on the Forest side of the scorecard so perhaps the question is how many will the sheep score? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,224 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 I hope that Evangelos Marinakis doesn’t hear of RR’s comment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mess 624 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 18 minutes ago, Mess said: I can't see things improving at Forest until the club is sold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,527 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 4 hours ago, philmayfield said: I hope that Evangelos Marinakis doesn’t hear of RR’s comment. Why? RadfordRed has more knowledge of the Forest set-up than the big Greek businessman. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,224 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 I’m alluding to the libel law. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,360 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Just noticed that it is now 22 years since Forest were in the Premier League! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,741 Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 I don't really follow footie.. but is the owner deliberately using Forest as some sort of Tax loss? I can't think of another rational explanation for such inept handling 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,445 Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 It must be something like that Col, most clubs seem to carry a debt that would sink a normal business in very short order... Chelsea are over a billion! in the red.. how the hell do they service a debt that size? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,360 Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Another loss, this time at home to Cardiff. I just don't understand the thinking at the club as it keeps signing defenders and defensive midfield players. In order to win you need to score more goals than your opposition yet we have no-one that can score. 5 goals for and 10 against, this ratio is not going to stave off relegation. Unless there are some drastic changes it is going to be a grim year. Meanwhile back in Mansfield with five straight defeats they have slid from promotion contenders to 20th. Thankfully the Magpies continue to hold their spot in the play off group and are the only bright point in Notts football at the moment 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,360 Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 Oh dear! another home defeat. Look out for an announcement soon. If the Reds are ever going to recover it is now time for a clear out of the owners, directors, coaching staff and players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 I think theres mini leagues within leagues, Fulham, West Brom, Bournemouth off to a fast start, no surprise, nice to see Brentford promoted.. Anybody name a team the benifited from Europa league qualification? Ok..Man United.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,360 Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 Just read a report in the Post about Forest fans complaining about the lack of cleanliness in certain areas. One complainant said "It's for everyone if that makes sense, fans all want to go to a ground and not have to put up with facilities that are not Championship level." A bit strange when they are still going to watch a team that is certainly not Championship level yet it has the second highest average attendance in the Championship??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,878 Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 Hughton has now been sacked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,224 Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 Now sack the incompetent players and start again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 Crikey ..... Didn't see that coming Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annesley Red 80 Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 I wonder if Blilly still has his files. Seriously a football club owner shouldn't have two clubs we are just a sideshow for Marra . Ive been a supported since 1964 and the whole set up this last ten year has been pathetic. Well at least no season ticket rise in L 1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mess 624 Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 I feel really sorry for the Derby supporters. Put into administration by a wealthy owner who is only trying to cover his backside and doesn't really care about the club. There's no way they won't be relegated now. And what about Forest? Can a new manager save them from relegation? It's possible but I fear their owner is just using the club for his own ends. Mansfield have imploded recently but surely Nigel Clough is a good enough manager to bring them success eventually? And then there's dear old Notts County. They seem to have come through some very turbulent times and although they have slid into non league they now seem to have responsible and committed owners who with their new manager and players are clawing their way back. You never know Notts might be the top dogs again in Nottinghamshire football in a few years time. I live in hope but seriously wish the others well or there'll be no one left for Notts to play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 I feel sorry for Wycombe Wanderers who were denied a chance to stay in the Championship due to Derby’s flouting of the rules? All we need now two more teams to fall foul of the rules & we'll be safe for this season @ least Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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