Would they make the starting XI now.

[DaveRedDog]

Over the years some regular starting eleven players have moved away from Forest. How many of them, still playing, would make the current starting 11 at Forest.

For example, and this one is easy, Kris commons v Andy Reid – No comparison for me here, Reidy is a much better player and has more passion for Forest and the fans. Commons would not get a start with Reid in the team.
Another example might be Chris Gunter who I think would make the Forest starting 11 over say Maloney or Halford.

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[chriscl]

<Controversial>
James Perch would get in our current side.
</Controversial>

[RobbieLePop]

<Controversial>
James Perch would get in our current side.
</Controversial>

Probably.

Just to continue the controversial nature the start of this thread has, Kelvin Wilson would for me too, probably the best centre back we've had at the club since Micky Dawson.

Grant Holt would be a shout too.

At the moment I'm favouring Halford over Gunter. I loved Gunter in his first season as an overlapping full back, but by the end of his time here he'd become a defensive liability with limited attacking threat. A solid RB at Championship level but no more, which is probably what Halford is, although he has a dangerous long throw and is a threat in the air.

[cms186]

depends how far back you want to go, do you include loans? if so I would have Gunter over Moloney/Hutch/Halford, Bertrand or Shorey over Harding and McCleary over Majewski. Obviously going back further then youd have daws back in a shot too

[DaveRedDog]

I also think Dawson would get into the starting 11 if he could stay fit enough for long enough.

[DaveRedDog]

I wasnt going to include loans but you can if you really wanted to. You could include Terry and SWP in that case.

[Alf-Inge of Fudge]

A Wilson or Dawson type CB would be immense for us.

Top of the lists of signings for Jan has to be a player who can play both LB & CB well defensively, can read the game, pass the ball and play it out from the back, and who's also got some pace too. Easier said than done finding one for the right price though.

[Rory]

A Wilson or Dawson type CB would be immense for us.

Top of the lists of signings for Jan has to be a player who can play both LB & CB well defensively, can read the game, pass the ball and play it out from the back, and who's also got some pace too. Easier said than done finding one for the right price though.

I would say Collins is the CB who can play LB.

From the attributes that you have just said, I would say Lascelles fits the bill perfectly, technically very good and quick. He may be young, but Andre Wisdom who is only a bit older, has just played in a merseyside derby. I think Lascelles could definitely do a job partnering Collins.

[Alf-Inge of Fudge]

I would say Collins is the CB who can play LB.

From the attributes that you have just said, I would say Lascelles fits the bill perfectly, technically very good and quick. He may be young, but Andre Wisdom who is only a bit older, has just played in a merseyside derby. I think Lascelles could definitely do a job partnering Collins.

Really hope we get to see a bit more of Lascelles soon. I know he's only young and it appears that OD doesn't feel that he's ready to step up yet, but he could be the very answer and when we're 4-1 against sides like Barnsley it's the ideal time to give him some experience.

[tropix]

Grant Holt? Hmmm not sure.

[tropix]

<Controversial>
James Perch would get in our current side.
</Controversial>

He is a quality player. Gillett is just too good at the minute though

[Rory]

Really hope we get to see a bit more of Lascelles soon. I know he's only young and it appears that OD doesn't feel that he's ready to step up yet, but he could be the very answer and when we're 4-1 against sides like Barnsley it's the ideal time to give him some experience.

I agree! Unfortunately I think he's injured atm, however you would think in his new contract that it will guarantee him game time.

[tropix]

I agree! Unfortunately I think he's injured atm, however you would think in his new contract that it will guarantee him game time.

Can't wait to see just how good he is. Might have to wait until next season

[chib-e]

Jermaine Jenas.

[ForestRCohenUp]

Of players currently playing

Camp

Perch
Terry
Dawson
Bertrand

McCleary
Ramsey
Jenas
Cohen

Sharp
Cox

Now Terry is a complete penis but if anyone really wants to argue he's not as good as Collins etc.. Then good for you but the fact is they aren't!

[Windows]

<Controversial>
James Perch would get in our current side.
</Controversial>

Modern day James Perch would walk into any side in the division. However he has improved as a player immensely in the last two years compared to when he was here. Nottingham Forest's James Perch would be our second choice DM / Right Back at best.

[adam09]

Commons > Reid

I love Reidy but Commons could cross a ball, beat players and stayed out wide for starters. He created so much and chipped in with way more assists and goals than Reidy does.

Gillet > Perch

I was always a Perch fan too (except when he played left back in vital playoff matches...), he was a hard worker, got stuck in and never shirked a tackle. However, he doesn't read the game, pass or retain the ball as well as Gillet.

Collins actually does remind me of Wilson at times with the way he covers his full back and reads the game. Of course, Collins' is getting on a bit so doesn't have the same pace but still has the brain, like Breckin did when he first joined us.

I'm a big Halford fan but we'd be even more dangerous with Gunter providing width and crosses for the strikers we have now. I prefer Halford in the centre to Ayala personally. However, neither of them are Matty Louis Jean.

[porks]

No loans camp gunter wes Kevin Collins Cohen gillet jenas commons sharp cox

[MSG]

Grant Holt would be a shout too.

Second most prolific English striker in the Premier League last season. He would get my vote ahead of Sharp.

Dawson and Terry in the middle of the back 4...

Ooooh, I love reading threads like this.

[chriscl]

For those saying Gillett over Perch; I'd agree, as I'd play Perchy at Centre Back.

He's looked excellent for Newcastle when I've sen him play there.

[Schillaci]

Kelvin Willson over Daniel Ayala

[tropix]

Kelvin Willson over Daniel Ayala

Every day of the week. Wilson was such a beast the year before he became an exile. Wilson and Collins together would be great.

[Schillaci]

Shorey over Harding

[tropix]

Shorey over Harding

That's like saying Cox over Junior Agogo

[Schillaci]

That's like saying Cox over Junior Agogo

Probably