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No room for complacency

Posted: Mon 25 Jan 2016
Author: Nick Richardson



Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman has no fears of complacency ahead of Tuesday’s home match against Queens Park Rangers.

Freedman’s side are on a 12-match unbeaten run and will be looking to make it a third consecutive win and clean sheet tomorrow night.

And, while he accepts complacency can sneak in unexpectedly, Freedman expects his players to show more of the professionalism that’s served them so well recently.

The manager told Forest Player HD: “Complacency is sometimes difficult to pinpoint before it comes but I’m pretty confident that the players are nowhere near that.

“I learned last season when we were on a good run when I first came in, there was a lot of complacency and a lack of determination and desire to keep it going. I had to correct that.

“We have to take this game on the front foot and make sure we respect QPR for what they are – they’ve got very good players.

“If we turn up and keep to our identity, take our opportunities when they come along and make sure everyone is willing to put their bodies on the line for the team then it’s a winnable game for us.”

Freedman’s team selection at Middlesbrough may have raised a few eyebrows but his side went on to topple the league leaders.

And the manager says he will continue to make cutting-edge decisions in his pursuit of success.

Freedman said: “I’m not going to get them all right, I’ll get many wrong, but I’ve got to make decisions that I think are best.

“I feel with the small squad I’ve got if I keep playing the same team week in, week out, which I’m sure everybody would like to see, we’d get beaten.”

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Forest 0-0 QPR

Posted: Tue 26 Jan 2016
Author: NFFC



Nottingham Forest were held to a goalless draw by Queens Park Rangers at The City Ground this evening as they stretched their unbeaten run to 13 matches.

Ben Osborn and Robert Tesche both hit the woodwork for Forest with Alejandro Faurlin doing likewise for Rangers as the two sides shared the spoils on a blustery night on Trentside.

Dougie Freedman made three changes to the side which beat Middlesbrough on Saturday. Gary Gardner, Jamie Ward and Oliver Burke all made way as Ryan Mendes started on the right of the midfield with Nelson Oliveira and Chris O'Grady in attack.

The game started in a disjointed fashion but it was the visitors who created the first chance of the night. Sebastian Polter teed the ball up for David Hoilett to strike from 20 yards but his low effort was turned around the post by a sprawling Dorus de Vries.

Rangers goalkeeper Alex Smithies then had to be at his acrobatic best to prevent Forest from taking the lead at the other end. Michael Mancienne met Robert Tesche's corner with a bullet header from close range but Smithies reached to the top corner to turn the ball over the crossbar.

Visibly upping the ante, Forest then came even closer to the opening goal of the night a minute later. A smart ball from Mendes found Ben Osborn inside the penalty area and although he beat Smithies with his effort, the ball came back off the post. O'Grady's follow-up shot was deflected behind off a Rangers man.

The woodwork came to the visitors' rescue once more on 24 minutes. Tesche hit a stunning half-volley from 30 yards out and Smithies could only watch helplessly as the ball bounced off the crossbar and away to safety.

Mendes became the first man to go into the referee's notebook ten minutes later as he made a cynical but necessary challenge on Leroy Fer as the midfielder led a counter-attack for the Hoops.

Despite Forest's dominance Rangers were still showing a threat at the other end and German striker Polter should have done better from Massimo Luongo's pinpoint cross but headed a yard wide of the target.

De Vries had to be alert with five minutes to go until half-time as he was forced to palm away a stinging half-volley from Hoilett before Oliveira tested Smithies at the other end with a low effort from close-range.

QPR were to have the last word of the first half and they almost hit the front in stoppage time. Polter was brought down on the edge of the Forest penalty area and although Faurlin curled the ball over the wall, de Vries was able to touch it onto the crossbar and away as the two teams went in level at the break.

The half-time break saw the rain begin to teem down at The City Ground and it was Forest who fashioned the first opportunity of the second period. O'Grady created some space on the left-hand side of the penalty area but his low shot was comfortably held by Smithies.

Freedman then made a double substitution on 55 minutes in an attempt to freshen things up as Burke and Ward replaced Mendes and O'Grady respectively.

The two substitutes almost combined in perfect fashion soon after coming on. Ward put Burke through on goal but the winger was forced wide and in the end Smithies was able to get down and push his shot behind for a corner.

Former Forest defender James Perch was cautioned on 71 minutes for a late challenge on Ben Osborn. The youngster lifted in the resulting free-kick but Jack Hobbs' header lacked power and Smithies gathered easily.

Burke was typically involved in the majority of Forest's attacking endeavours and he tried to break the deadlock again seven minutes later but after cutting in from the right-hand side he could only shoot wide from 20 yards out.

Forest made their final change with two minutes of normal time to play as Dexter Blackstock came on to replace Oliveira.

But there were to be no further chances on a rainy night at The City Ground as Forest were forced to settle for a point that both they and the visitors deserved from the night's proceedings.

Forest: De Vries, Lichaj, Hobbs, Mills (c), Jokic, Osborn, Mancienne, Tesche, Mendes (O.Burke 55'), O'Grady (Ward 55'), Oliveira (Blackstock 88')

Subs not used: Evtimov, Wilson, Cohen, Gardner

Booking: Mendes 34'

QPR: Smithies, Perch, Hall, Onuoha, Konchesky, Phillips (Chery 90'), Faurlin, Luongo, Hoilett (Washington 62'), Fer, Polter

Subs not used: Ingram, Angella, Henry, Tozser, Mackie

Bookings: Perch 71', Luongo 85'

Referee: Paul Tierney

Attendance: 17,030 (349 away)

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The dreaded Reds

Posted: Wed 27 Jan 2016
Author: Nick Richardson



Nottingham Forest defender Eric Lichaj says the team’s defensive resilience will make teams dread playing The Reds.

Forest kept their third consecutive clean sheet in last night’s 0-0 draw with QPR and only top-two sides Hull and Middlesbrough have conceded fewer goals in the Sky Bet Championship.

Lichaj believes another solid defensive performance will further cement Forest’s reputation as a difficult side to break down.

The American said: “In the second half we didn’t get as many chances as in the first, so it was just unlucky that we couldn’t take our chances. But it was a good team performance.

“Everyone’s working together and you can tell defensively we’re on point. Teams will look at that and dread playing against us in the future.”

Forest’s next match is an Emirates FA Cup clash with Watford at The City Ground and Lichaj is looking forward to hopefully giving supporters a performance to be proud of against top-class opposition.

He said: “It’s a Premier League team so they will have some quality players. We’ll have to be on top form to do something special.

“Hopefully the fans will be roaring for us, we can get a few goals and we’ll see what happens.”

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Sherwood’s relay race

Posted: Wed 27 Jan 2016
Author: NFFC



Nottingham Forest are looking for Junior Reds members to take to the City Ground turf for a half-time game at Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup match against Watford.

Junior Reds over the age of three are invited to apply to take part in Sherwood the Bear’s third relay race of the season when Forest take on the Hornets.

The winning relay team will win a signed item each, while the runners-up will be given a food voucher as a consolation prize.

To apply for this opportunity, send the member’s name and client reference number to sherwood@nottinghamforest.co.uk before 1pm on Friday 29 January.

Please note: Those who wish to take part in this challenge must have tickets in either the Family Area (Peter Taylor Stand) or the lower tier of the Trent End. If selected to participate, match tickets can be changed free of charge, to the Family Area for this match.

Good luck!

Read more at https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/article/sherwoods-relay-race-2924267.aspx#8LtEuqX66tlYmIEk.99

Match pack: Watford (H)

Posted: Fri 29 Jan 2016
Author: NFFC



A place in the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup is at stake when Nottingham Forest take on Premier League Watford at The City Ground on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 3pm).

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Forest 0-1 Watford

Posted: Sat 30 Jan 2016
Author: Nick Richardson



Nottingham Forest were knocked out of the Emirates FA Cup after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Watford at The City Ground.
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We showed we could win it

Posted: Sat 30 Jan 2016
Author: Nick Richardson



Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman believes his side deserved more from this afternoon’s Emirates FA Cup fourth-round match against Watford.

The Reds were stunned by a clinical Odion Ighalo goal in the 89th minute as they lost 1-0 at The City Ground.

But Freedman believes his team deserved to be in the draw for the fifth round.

The manager said: "Overall I think we have contributed to a fantastic game today. In the first half we stood off a little bit too much - I think we paid them too much respect, although saying that we had the best chance of the game in the 45th minute.

"Second half we got at them and showed we could win this tie. We moved up a gear, had some exciting moments and created enough chances to win the game but half a chance and Watford have got the winner.

"Did they deserve it? No they didn’t. But as long as I can see commitment in our performances we’ll keep on marching forward.”

Freedman insists his side can’t dwell on the defeat, but also says there were positives to come from the game.

He said: "David Vaughan was the Man of the Match by far - fantastic display. He controlled the whole game in and out of possession today.

"It’s just so pleasingg for me to see young Oliver Burke, Jorge Grant and Ben Osborn in a cup tie on that pitch at the same time. There are some positives to come out of it - they will get better for it, we will learn from it and keep on progressing."

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Liverpool Youth Cup information

Posted: Mon 01 Feb 2016
Author: NFFC



Details of Nottingham Forest’s FA Youth Cup fifth-round tie against Liverpool have been confirmed.
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My Forest story: Robert Earnshaw

Posted: Mon 01 Feb 2016
Author: NFFC



Nottingham Forest fans can now watch Robert Earnshaw’s My Forest story.

In celebration of the striker’s career following his recent retirement, the documentary is free to view on the club’s YouTube channel.

Every month throughout the 2015-16 campaign, Forest Player HD will release a new documentary focusing on a pivotal figure in the club’s 150-year history.

John McGovern, Steve Stone, Julian Bennett, Trevor Francis, Frank Clark, Ian Woan, Nigel Clough and Dave Bassett have already told their Forest stories.

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Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 Under 21s

Posted: Tue 02 Feb 2016
Author: NFFC



Nottingham Forest’s Under 21s suffered a 2-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday this afternoon.

Goals from Tom Lees and Ryan Meadows handed the Owls victory over a depleted Forest side.

Under 21s coach Jimmy Gilligan said: “We had a very, very young team out due to the fact the majority of kids who play for us are preparing for the FA Youth Cup.

“We had an even more inexperienced team than normal playing against an experienced Sheffield Wednesday side who included Lees and Michael Turner in central defence.

We had an even more inexperienced team than normal playing against an experienced Sheffield Wednesday side who included Lees and Michael Turner in central defence.

“We had some good chances to equalise and a goal chalked off for a very close offside but overall, considering the age of the group, the effort and endeavour from the lads was absolutely superb.

“As a coach you ask the players to do everything they can and I think they did that today.”

Forest: Evtimov (c), Re, Wood, Burns (McClean 58'), Karo, Kelly, Gomis, Taylor, Walton (A.Wright 54'), Thorne, Austin

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Let’s go toe-to-toe

Posted: Wed 03 Feb 2016
Author: Nick Richardson



Nottingham Forest Under 18s assistant coach Gareth Holmes says the club’s
FA Youth Cup squad has the character and ability to go ‘toe-to-toe’ with
Liverpool.

Read more at https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/a...W6698pC5LOV8.99

A big occasion

Posted: Wed 03 Feb 2016
Author: Nick Richardson



Nottingham Forest defender Alex Iacovitti hopes Thursday night’s FA
Youth Cup match against Liverpool will be a similar occasion to
Tottenham last season – but with a different outcome.

Read more at https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/a...aTyEM0Aci6IY.99

Following defeat to Watford in the Emirates FA Cup last weekend, Nottingham Forest will be hoping to get back to winning ways in the league when they visit Leeds United tomorrow (kick-off 3pm).

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Leeds 0-1 Forest

Posted: Sat 06 Feb 2016
Author: Nick Richardson

Nottingham Forest’s excellent league form continued with a 1-0 win at Leeds this afternoon.

Nelson Oliveira scored the winner with a second-half header to give Forest the victory their excellent display deserved.

The Reds lined up with Matt Mills and Michael Mancienne in central defence, with a three-man midfield of David Vaughan, Gary Gardner and Robert Tesche. Ben Osborn and Jamie Ward provided the width and Nelson Oliveira lead the line.

Ryan Mendes, Dexter Blackstock, Oliver Burke and Jorge Grant provided attacking outlets from the bench.

Leeds claimed the first chance of the match in the third minute, Stuart Dallas crossing from the right and Souleymane Doukara nodding the ball wide.

Oliveira produced Forest’s response two minutes later, controlling Ward’s diagonal ball on his chest before being forced wide on his left foot. His effort was weak and Leeds keeper Marco Silvestri made a comfortable stop.

The Portuguese forward had an almost identical chance eight minutes later, receiving the ball from Gardner but once again being forced on to his weaker foot and failing to properly test Silvestri.

Forest were quickly getting to grips with the match, however, and the chances kept coming. On 16 minutes the ball bounced in front of Ward, who sent it dipping dangerously towards goal. To the relief of the home crowd, the ball dropped into Silvestri’s clutches.

Three minutes later Gardner was fouled by Liam Bridcutt in a dangerous crossing position. Ward’s delivery was disappointing but Leeds could only clear the ball to Gardner with time and space on his side. He composed himself before striking it sweetly towards goal, skimming the bar.

The visitors were firmly in the ascendancy and had perhaps their best chance of the half on 26 minutes. Osborn was the next Forest man to try his luck from range, sending the ball looping up off a Leeds defender and dropping into the middle of Leeds’ area. Tesche won the scramble to meet it first and tried to guide the ball home on the volley. He got too much purchase on his effort, however, sending it over the bar.

Forest full backs Bojan Jokic and Eric Lichaj were having solid games and the latter nearly gave Forest the lead ten minutes before half time. Osborn played the ball to Tesche from a quick free-kick and the German spotted Lichaj’s forward run, picking him out with a well-measured pass. Lichaj opted to shoot first time, arrowing the ball low and just wide of the post. The American was adamant Silvestri had touched it wide but the officials gave a goal kick.

The Reds had one more chance to take a lead into half-time moments before the whistle. Ward picked out Oliveira, who showed tremendous feet and strength to get goalside of his marker and into a shooting position in the area. Before he could strike the ball, however, a defender arrived to knock it out for a corner.

Neither manager made changes at the break as Forest sought another strong half.

And Freedman’s side nearly had the lead six minutes after the restart. Osborn released Oliveira down the left and the forward had the pace to get around Bellusci to the byline. He cut the ball into the middle where Ward for a second looked like he would have a simple tap-in, but Scott Wootton slid in heroically to quell the danger. Both keepers were called into action shortly afterwards, Silvestri making a comfortable save from Ward before Dorus de Vries held on to shots from Dallas and Charlie Taylor.

But Forest had the goal they deserved on the hour. Gardner dinked the ball into the middle from just outside the area, catching the Leeds defence flat-footed. Oliveira was on his toes, however, drifting into space eight yards out and nodding the ball low to Silvestri’s left. The keeper got a hand to it but couldn’t prevent the ball bouncing off the inside of the post and over the line.

The Reds nearly had a sensational second two minutes later when they won the ball high up the pitch. Osborn laid it off to Gardner 25 yards out and he produced a superb strike, sending it whistling inches over.

Freedman made his first change on 75 minutes when he sent Burke on in place of Ward.

And Forest continued their impressive display into the match’s latter stages. Tesche could have had a goal when he did well to control Lichaj’s low cross, rolling his marker in the same movement to create a shooting opportunity on his left foot. The midfielder didn’t strike it cleanly, however, and Silvestri was able to make the save.

Osborn was the next to have a go with his weaker foot, striking the ball straight at Silvestri from 20 yards after receiving a lay-off from Vaughan.

Oliveira, who had just drawn the game’s only booking from Liam Bridcutt, was replaced by Blackstock shortly before four minutes were added on at the end of the match.

And Forest saw the game out comfortably to claim an impressive victory at Elland Road.

Forest: De Vries, Lichaj, Mills(C), Mancienne, Jokic, Vaughan, Tesche, Gardner, Osborn, Ward (Burke, 75'), Oliveira (Blackstock, 88')

Subs not used: Evtimov, Cohen, Hobbs, Mendes, Grant

Goal: Oliveira, 60'

Leeds: Silvestri, Wootton (Adeyemi, 90'), Bellusci, Cooper, Taylor, Cook, Bridcutt, Diagouraga (Erwin, 81'), Dallas (Carayol, 70'), Doukara, Antenucci.

Subs not used: Peacock-Farrell, Coyle, Bamba, Murphy

Booking: Bridcutt 87'

Referee: Scott Duncan

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Under 21s 0-1 Sheffield United

Posted: Tue 09 Feb 2016
Author: NFFC



Nottingham Forest’s Under 21s were beaten by a second-half goal at home to Sheffield United on Monday afternoon.

Jimmy Gilligan named a young side to face the Blades with the likes of Jordan Gabriel, Liam Adams and Kyle McClean all involved.

Tyler Walker had Forest’s best chance of the first half but his effort was well saved by the Sheffield United goalkeeper following good build-up play from Adams.

But it was the visitors who took all three points as Harrison McGahey stabbed the ball home from close range after Forest had struggled to clear a free-kick.

Forest’s Under 21s are next in action when they travel to Leeds United on Monday (15 February, kick-off 1pm).

Forest: Evtimov, Gabriel, Karo, Iacovitti, Kelly, Adams (McClean 66’), Crookes, Yates (Austin 53’), Wood, Walker, Thorne

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David's dream December

Posted: Wed 10 Feb 2016
Author: NFFC



Nottingham Forest fan Georgia Norman had the chance to present Reds midfielder David Vaughan with an award this week.

Georgia made the journey to the Nigel Doughty Academy to hand over The Bed Chambers Player of the Month award for December to the Wales international.

The midfielder was an integral part of Forest’s midfield as The Reds went unbeaten during the month, winning two and drawing four of their six matches and Georgia was keen to praise David contribution to the cause.

She told Forest Player HD: “I feel like David had a really good month. He created plenty of chances for his teammates, passed the ball really well and he was important to us being unbeaten during December."

As part of the presentation package, Georgia enjoyed a tour of The City Ground and received a £100 voucher to spend at The Bed Chambers.

For your chance to emulate Georgia, keep an eye on nottinghamforest.co.uk to vote for February's The Bed Chambers Player of the Month.

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Gallery: Forest 0-2 Huddersfield

Posted: Sun 14 Feb 2016
Author: NFFC



Take a look at some of the images from Nottingham Forest's 2-0 defeat to Huddersfield Town in the Sky Bet Championship at The City Ground.


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Forest 0-2 Huddersfield

Posted: Sat 13 Feb 2016
Author: Nick Richardson

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 by Huddersfield this afternoon, their first league defeat since November.

A first-half Matt Mills own goal and a Phillip Billing screamer after the break handed the visitors victory on an afternoon when Forest struggled to create clear-cut chances

Dougie Freedman named an unchanged team following last weekend's 1-0 win at Leeds. That meant that a defence of Eric Lichaj, Mills, Michael Mancienne and Bojan Jokic had the opportunity to continue The Reds' defensive solidity, while Nelson Oliveira was given a chance to build on his winning goal at Elland Road.

While it was Huddersfield who made the better start, Forest were the first team to test the opposition keeper. Mills peeled into space to meet David Vaughan's 13th-minute corner but he had a lot to do with his header, sending it straight at Terriers keeper Jed Steer.

Mills did have the ball in the net a minute later but, unfortunately for him and his team-mates, it was to the visitors' advantage. Tommy Smith's low cross from the right forced Mills into action and, positioned centrally six yards out, his attempted interception diverted the ball beyond Dorus de Vries and into the net.

It was proving to be a busy start for Mills, who conceded a free-kick in a dangerous area on 21 minutes when he brought down James Husband. Nahki Wells took responsibility for the set piece but he could only send the ball straight into de Vries' clutches.

Forest then came close to a spectacular equaliser courtesy of Oliveira. He received the ball from a throw-in down the right, allowing the ball to bounce and twisting his body to present himself with a shooting opportunity on his left foot. He sent the ball dipping just over the angle of bar and post.

The Reds' pursuit of an equaliser continued when another Vaughan corner caused problems for the Huddersfield defence. This time Robert Tesche was the beneficiary, out-jumping his marker to nod the ball just wide.

With half-time approaching, Oliveira had a good opportunity after receiving an excellent Ben Osborn cut-back. He collected the ball in time and space on the edge of the area and curled it agonisingly wide of the far post.

Huddersfield still looked a threat, however, and they could have made it 2-0 after a forward foray involving Wells and Harry Bunn. The ball was shifted to Karim Matmour on the edge of the area, who struck it into the ground to present de Vries with an awkward save. The Dutchman managed to push the ball to safety.

Two minutes were added at the end of the half, in the first of which Jokic worked himself a shooting chance on his right foot after a strong run forward and some neat footwork in the area. The Slovenian could only curl the ball high and wide, however.

And it was the Terriers who claimed the final shot of the half, Wells' low, powerful strike from 22 yards being comfortably held by de Vries.

There were no changes for either side at the break and Huddersfield had the first chance of the second half when Vaughan tripped Bunn on the edge of the box. Former Red Joel Lynch opted for power and saw his low strike diverted wide by the wall.

Freedman made a double change shortly afterwards, sending on youngsters Oliver Burke and Jorge Grant for Jamie Ward and Gary Gardner.

Shortly after his introduction, Grant made a good forward run. When the ball ran away from him Oliveira pounced, firing a powerful effort low towards goal. Steer managed to wildly push the ball behind.

Long-range left-footers from Oliveira, over the bar, and Tesche, straight at Steer, followed as Forest upped the ante in the search of a goal.

The game then entered a scrappy spell, with Forest's Grant and Huddersfield's Jonathan Hogg and Smith entering the book.

Town were proving themselves a tough nut to crack and Freedman decided to send on Dexter Blackstock with nine minutes to play, Tesche making way.

But the visitors wrapped the game up in stunning fashion seven minutes from time when Billing picked the ball up in space 30 yards out and struck the ball into the top corner.

It could have been 3-0 shortly afterwards when Jokic conceded possession to Matmour 20 yards out. De Vries had to get down low to make the save at his left post.

Five minutes of added time were indicated at the end of the match but there was nothing Forest could do to stop their long unbeaten run from coming to an end.

Forest: De Vries, Lichaj, Mills (c), Mancienne, Jokic, Vaughan, Gardner (Grant 57'), Tesche (Blackstock 81'), Ward (O.Burke 57'), Osborn, Oliveira

Subs not used: Evtimov, Cohen, Hobbs, O'Grady

Bookings: Grant 69', Mills 82'

Huddersfield: Steer, Smith, Lynch, Hudson (c), Husband, Hogg (Cranie 90'), Billing (Whitehead 88'), Matmour, Bunn (Dempsey 90'), Lolley, Wells

Subs not used: Murphy, Davidson, Manu, Bojaj

Goals: Mills (o.g. 14'), Billing 84'

Bookings: Hogg 72', Smith 73'

Referee: Darren Deadman

Attendance: 19,984 (1,193 away)

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Credit to the opposition

Posted: Sun 14 Feb 2016
Author: Nick Richardson

Nottingham Forest defender Matt Mills says Huddersfield produced the perfect away performance at The City Ground yesterday.

The Terriers emerged 2-0 winners with a goal either side of half-time.

And Mills’ disappointment was clear to see after full-time.

He said: "That’s not the way we’ve been playing, which I think is the most disappointing thing.

"I think today was a classic case of how you can be picked off by anyone when you try to press the ball in the wrong areas. That’s not been us - we’ve been strong defensively, organised. It’s very disappointing. Huddersfield play a lot from the back so we tried to catch them out high but it just didn’t work.

"I thought it was the perfect away performance from them - that’s the way they’ll see it. They didn’t get out of their half in the second half but they didn’t need to. They could camp behind the ball, frustrate us and try to catch us on the counter. It was our job to try and break that down and create something, and we couldn’t.”

Mills insists the defeat won’t have a lasting effect on the team, however.

He said: "We’re in a mindset of not dwelling on things very long, be it a win or a defeat. We’ll come in, work hard and go again.

"We can’t do anything about it now, it’s gone. It’s frustrating, it’s disappointing and it will hurt - as I know it will for everyone who follows Nottingham Forest. But that’s football. We need to pick ourselves up.”

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Fawaz offers free coach travel

Nottingham Forest owner and chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi is offering free coach travel to the Sky Bet Championship match at Burnley.
The Reds head to Lancashire on Tuesday 23 February (kick-off 7.45pm) and Fawaz Al Hasawi will cover the cost of all official coach travel in recognition of the fans’ loyalty and commitment.

Supporters who wish to take advantage of the offer can do so by contacting the ticket office. Those who have already booked Burnley coach travel will be able to claim a refund.

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Time to right some wrongs

Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman says his team are ready to right some wrongs at Burnley tomorrow night.

The Reds travel to Lancashire with the unfamiliar intention of bouncing back from defeat after seeing their long unbeaten run come to an end against Huddersfield Town.

And Freedman is keen for his players to move on by producing a positive display at Turf Moor.

The manager told Forest Player HD: “The players are bitterly disappointed but we’ve learned from our failures. We all got it wrong but we’re looking forward to all getting it right against Burnley, which will be a very tough test.

“I’ve got to congratulate Burnley on their consistency – I think that’s something we’ve got to work on. I’m very proud to say we’re only one goal behind them defensively, but in attack they have bought big players for big money, and they have produced the goods for them.

“But we feel we’ve got the capability to go away from home and win because we’ve learned from our mistakes.”

Freedman had happy news on the injury front, announcing that Britt Assombalonga and Henri Lansbury could both return to full training in late March.

The pair will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Chris Cohen, whose successful rehabilitation from a serious knee injury means he is once again a regular in the matchday squad.

Read more at https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/a...quGDRrtZqrEq.99

Nottingham Forest will be looking to record a first win at Turf Moor since 2003 when they take on Sean Dyche's promotion-chasing Burnley this evening (kick-off 7.45pm).

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Burnley 1-0 Forest

Posted: Tue 23 Feb 2016
Author: Nick Richardson



Nottingham Forest suffered a 1-0 defeat at Burnley this evening.

Sam Vokes’ second-half strike sealed victory for the home side, who had been kept at bay by a resolute Forest defence until the 68th minute.

Clear-cut chances proved hard to come by for Forest, who must now prepare for Saturday’s visit of Bristol City.

Dougie Freedman named an unchanged line-up from the side he put out against Huddersfield last time out.

The first big chance of the game fell to Burnley when Joey Barton whipped the ball into the middle with a free-kick. His delivery picked out Andre Gray at the near post but the free-scoring forward could only nod the ball off-target.

Forest’s response came from David Vaughan, who struck the ball high and wide after it rolled out to him in space 25 yards out.

Gray is the Championship’s top scorer and he nearly added to his tally in unorthodox fashion on 20 minutes when the ball bounced behind him following a corner. He flicked his leg at it, backheeling it goalwards and forcing Dorus de Vries into a sharp save.

Jamie Ward, playing wide right, worked himself space for a shot shortly afterwards, twisting and turning 20 yards out before firing the ball straight at Tom Heaton.

Robert Tesche was the next Forest man to have a go, rattling the stanchion with a long-range strike, before Ward’s heavy touch following Vaughan’s incisive pass allowed Heaton just enough time to smother the danger six yards out.

As half-time approached Burnley upped their search for an opening goal. Just as one minute of added time was announced, David Jones struck a bouncing ball goalwards and de Vries had to parry it away.

The home side kept the move alive and worked the ball back to Jones, who tried his luck from range once again. The ball either took a deflection or swerved, forcing de Vries into an awkward save, and Gray could only fire the ball over on the rebound.

There were no changes for either side at the break and Forest frustrated their high-flying hosts before claiming the first chance of the second half. Jokic was played in down the left and he cut the ball back for Ward in the ‘D’. The winger took a touch but had to hurry with his shot as he was being quickly closed down, striking it well but sending it over.

But Forest’s defence was undone shortly afterwards when Stephen Ward made inroads down the left and cut the ball back for Vokes eight yards out. The striker made no mistake in stroking it past de Vries.

Burnley had chances to extend their lead through George Boyd and Gray, who both pulled the ball wide of the near post from dangerous positions in the Forest penalty area.

Freedman’s first change came on 74 minutes when he sent Dexter Blackstock on in place of Vaughan, before Chris Cohen and Jorge Grant replaced Tesche and Osborn shortly afterwards.

But Forest were struggling to trouble their hosts, with Ward’s wayward 85th-minute volley matching a similar earlier effort from Tesche by failing to cause any problems for Heaton.

Three minutes of added time were indicated at the end of the match but Forest were unable to score an equaliser as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at Turf Moor.

Forest: De Vries, Lichaj, Mancienne, Mills (c), Jokic, Ward, Vaughan (Blackstock 74'), Tesche (Cohen 81'), Gardner, Osborn (Grant 81'), Oliveira

Subs not used: Evtimov, Wilson, Hobbs, O'Grady

Booking: Jokic 42'

Burnley: Heaton (c), Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Ward, Boyd, Jones, Barton, Arfield, Vokes, Gray

Subs not used: Robinson, Long, Kightly, Taylor, Darikwa, Ulvestad, Hennings

Goal: Vokes 68'

Referee: Andrew Madley

Attendance: 15,517 (882 away)

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