Redemption
Chief Eye Roller
After some sort of winter pause and a surprise FFP charge, league football will make its return on Saturday evening when Nuno's mighty reds visit the London District of Brentford.
The feature narrative for this match will no doubt be Ivan Toney's return from his 8 month ban for damaging the Integrity of the Game with his betting habits. Forest's FFP woes will come a close second.
The key footballing issue is this is a bottom of the table clash. While Brentford have a game in hand - against Man City - they are currently 1pt adrift of Forest. The Reds come into the game with 6pts from last 3 league games under the new manager while the Bees have not taken a point in 5 games; their last points coming at home against Luton at the beginning of December.
Both sides have been depleted by injury and have key players away for international tournaments. Brentford will welcome back the talismanic Toney with a hope he can return to his former glories.
Brentford maybe tired from their excertions at Wolves last night in the FA Cup replay, where the yam-yams ran out winners in extra time. Forest have their own FA Cup replay test as a trip to Blackpool will leave them with day less to recover and prepare. We will see if Forest can return emboldened and confident after an illuminating victory or exhausted and embarrassed if the league one seasiders can prevail.
So, dear poster. Its over to you. How will Nuno set-up for this contest with Tommy Franck? Where are the key battles? Will the mighty reds triumph at the G-tech Community Stadium?
The feature narrative for this match will no doubt be Ivan Toney's return from his 8 month ban for damaging the Integrity of the Game with his betting habits. Forest's FFP woes will come a close second.
The key footballing issue is this is a bottom of the table clash. While Brentford have a game in hand - against Man City - they are currently 1pt adrift of Forest. The Reds come into the game with 6pts from last 3 league games under the new manager while the Bees have not taken a point in 5 games; their last points coming at home against Luton at the beginning of December.
Both sides have been depleted by injury and have key players away for international tournaments. Brentford will welcome back the talismanic Toney with a hope he can return to his former glories.
Brentford maybe tired from their excertions at Wolves last night in the FA Cup replay, where the yam-yams ran out winners in extra time. Forest have their own FA Cup replay test as a trip to Blackpool will leave them with day less to recover and prepare. We will see if Forest can return emboldened and confident after an illuminating victory or exhausted and embarrassed if the league one seasiders can prevail.
So, dear poster. Its over to you. How will Nuno set-up for this contest with Tommy Franck? Where are the key battles? Will the mighty reds triumph at the G-tech Community Stadium?
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Oh Brennan, he said No!
