Lennon Gone?

I have always thought that defensive midfield is the most important position on the pitch. Break up the opposition play, turn defence into attack with a pass to a player in space. The lack of one is why Paul ‘Evo’ Evans made such an impact when he first joined (shame he couldn’t keep it up). [...]

Boss very angry at Forest loss

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/nottm_forest/7066331.stm Colin Calderwood was “very angry” after a 2-1 defeat at Luton ended their unbeaten away record. “This is a real kick up the backside and a lesson for us,” he fumed.

Oh no he’s back

Whoops! I think BBC Nottingham missed the “former” from this news item – put me back in time by about two years and left me in a cold sweat: Megson leaves Leicester (updated 08.34, 25/10)Forest boss Gary Megson is expected to become the new Bolton manager after leaving Leicester City yesterday. He should take charge [...]

State of affairs

Nottingham Forest have published their accounts for the 2006-7 period. I am not going to run through the minutiae here, there are other people far more qualified than me to do so, and the commentary provided on the official website seems to cover most things that we would want to know. In addition, “Through the [...]

Did you know?

That Neil Lennon suffers from depression? That Junior’s real name is Manuel?

That Lovin’ Feelin’

Nottingham Forest 2 – 1 Hartlepool United

First time in my Dad’s seat in the Brian Clough Lower. So instead of hearing chanting, singing, swearing and moaning, it was mainly overhearing tales about grandchildren. Definitely a different experience to normal. CC had us lining up in a 4-3-3: Smith Chambers Morgan Wilson Bennett Clingan Lennon (c) Cohen Tyson Agogo Commons The game [...]

Feel the pressure

I think we can safely conclude that the fifteen point penalty has galvanised Leeds, and they really have made an extraordinarily good start to the season. Dennis Wise has today been charged by the FA for abusing a ref; he was apparently incensed by the fact that the ref allegedly used bad language towards him. [...]

The secret of success?

So, unbeaten for a number of matches, and CC is a contender for Manager of the Month. He has bravely tried a 4-3-3, knowing that he has the option to change things around. Those who muttered about how no-one arrived before the transfer window shut are now conspicuously quiet. Last night was a bit of [...]