All good things come at a cost

December 16th, 2009 by chris78901

Promotion contenders? Looking likely! I said in my last post that if we managed to get 4 points from Sheffield United and Swansea (both away), I would really think that we could do it. The football played may have been gritty and far from pretty, but it was effective and we ground out two results. [...]

Sorry have to go, its 5 past Leicester!!!!

December 7th, 2009 by chris78901

Nottingham Forest 5 Leicester City 1
A result quite frankly, I don’t think anyone in the world saw coming. I think now, even Billy Davies may secretly start thinking about promotion as most, if not all Forest fans have already. Although we are constantly reminded by Billy, and rightly so, that this season is a season [...]

The dreaded pre-season optimism

July 17th, 2009 by boozehound

As every new season draws closer, every team across the country gets a sudden blast of optimism. Last season’s performances go out of the window and the fans believe that this year could be ‘their’ year.

Liverpool supporters always think they are going to win the Premier League – that never changes. Notts County always think [...]

McCleary pens new deal

July 9th, 2009 by boozehound

 

Nottingham Forest midfielder Garath McCleary has signed a new three-year contract at The City Ground.
The 22-year-old, who signed for £20,000 from non-league club Bromley, has gone from being a regular in the reserves to first-team squad player in only 18 months.
He told the club’s official website: “The club is looking to push on to the [...]

Victor backs the Reds against all odds

July 8th, 2009 by boozehound

Bookmakers Victor Chandler have announced they will be the main team sponsor after a six-figure deal was struck for the 2009/2010 season.
They will replace Capital One who ended their five year association with the club at the end of last season.
Victor Chandler told the club’s official website: “Nottingham Forest have been a pleasure to deal with [...]

Reds looking to mastermind rivals

July 7th, 2009 by boozehound

The Forest Masters side will attempt to overcome their fierce rivals and link up once more with old acqaintances at the Nottingham Trent FM Ice Arena on Saturday 11 July.
There is no love lost between Forest, Derby County, Leicester City and Notts County and the Reds side will be looking to reach the grand finals [...]

Lee sets up Camp in Nottingham

July 2nd, 2009 by boozehound

Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Lee Camp is set to become Forest’s fourth signing of the week after the Reds finalised an undisclosed fee and agreed personal terms.
The 24-year-old, who made 15 appearances whilst on loan at The City Ground last season, has made no secret of his desire to move back to the East Midlands [...]

Moloney moves across the Trent

July 1st, 2009 by boozehound

Nottingham Forest and Republic of Ireland U21 international defender Brendan Moloney has joined nearby neighbours Notts County on a six-month loan deal.
Former Forest caretaker boss and current Magpies manager Ian ‘Charlie’ McParland knows the youngster well from his days at the City Ground and he is delighted to have secured his services.
He said: “Brendan’s a [...]

Forest’s double signing boost

June 30th, 2009 by boozehound

Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies has completed a double swoop by signing Dele Adebola and Paul Anderson.
Adebola, 33, joins on a free transfer from Bristol City and Anderson, 20, signs permanently from Liverpool for a fee of £250,000 after a successful loan spell last season.
Anderson, who has put pen-to-paper on a four year deal, made [...]

Reds seal McGoldrick deal

June 29th, 2009 by boozehound

 

Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Southampton striker David McGoldrick for £1m.
The 21-year-old former Notts County man has signed a four-year deal at The City Ground and becomes manager Billy Davies’ first official summer signing.
He could be the first of many to be leaving the Saints following their relegation to League One last season and their growing financial [...]