He arrived on a free transfer in 1975, and bowed out 37 years later as club chairman – has anyone else been involved with Forest on as many levels Frank Clark? We’ve spoken with him before, but this time we sat down to the pick the brains of Frank the manager – a man who in three short years took Forest up, finished third in the Premier League, reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup… and signed Nicola Jerkan. Continue reading Mr Nottingham Forest
In a busy Bridgford bar, a Forest legend gives a sermon on self-confidence, friendship, tiki-taka and pundits. John Robertson made a career out of listening – and in the presence of a genius, that’s exactly what we did. Continue reading First Among Equals
These are interesting days for women’s football in Nottingham. While Notts County Ladies disappeared in a puff of smoke, Forest Ladies are on the rise. We spoke to sports presenter Jacqui Oatley about the state of the women’s game. Continue reading This Girl Can!
It’s a year since I sat down to write the first Bandy & Shinty editorial, and quite a year it’s been. Whilst the club spent much of that period in ownership purgatory, waiting ever more desperately for a takeover to bring an end to five largely painful years in the throes of Fawaz Al-Hasawi’s misguided leadership, Bandy & Shinty has exceeded our expectations. We’ve been overwhelmed by the support we have received from contributors, interviewees and readers in that time, and are delighted to now be publishing Issue Five. Continue reading Issue 5 Editorial
Managers who averaged 35 games each. No single season ending with the same manager who started it. 40 permanent signings. Countless loan signings. A failed eye test. In the third and final part of his financial review series, Steve looks out from behind his fingers at the Al-Hasawi era. Continue reading Financial Review: The Fawaz Years
An exclusive interview with Forest’s former Chief Executive, Mark Arthur. Continue reading Arthur
In part II of his financial review, Steve Wright casts his eyes over the Nigel Doughty years. Continue reading Financial Review: The Doughty Years
If the written word documents history, the voice brings history to life. We went to the BBC to meet Colin Fray, and kept the lanyards for evidence. Continue reading The Man Behind the Mic
1997-2000 was a turbulent time for the club. Steve Wright looks back on the tenure of Phil Soar and Irving Scholar and leaves no stone unturned. Continue reading Financial Review: Bridgford PLC
These are difficult times for all businesses and the full impact of Covid-19 won’t be seen for some time, but with the publication of new financial statements for the year 2019/20 Steve Wright takes a look at the financial condition of the club and tries to draw out some meaningful questions for all stakeholders to consider. Continue reading 2019/20 Financial Review
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