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First Team Squad
No way going to Saudi - he was desperate to get back to Premership - if he leaves it will be to a bigger club. Surprised Man Utd have not been linked.
Nuno Herlander Simões Espírito Santo
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Green Jumper
"Nottingham Forest Are Premier League"
The Nuno Espirito Santo Rolling Scorecard 24/25 Edition
Crystal Palace 1-1 Forest
A decent enough showing to arrest recent disappointments, but the kind of performance that divides opinion. Forest looked far more controlled early on than recently and played some nice stuff on the break against strong opponents. The lads could just about feel disappointed not to be leading at half time, but going in level was an advance on the most recent intervals.
The second half quickly became far more intense with chances at both ends before Palace went ahead. Despite the setback, Forest maintained their composure, quickly levelled and briefly looked set to push on to claim the spoils before our relatively small squad began to tire.
Things got very tense towards the end as the hosts threatened to overcome the lads' rearguard action and it was a relief at the final whistle when what will hopefully be an important point was confirmed.
Nuno cards par to remain at -16 on The Rolling Scorecard.
Trend (last 6): W, l, L, w, L, d.
Crystal Palace 1-1 Forest
A decent enough showing to arrest recent disappointments, but the kind of performance that divides opinion. Forest looked far more controlled early on than recently and played some nice stuff on the break against strong opponents. The lads could just about feel disappointed not to be leading at half time, but going in level was an advance on the most recent intervals.
The second half quickly became far more intense with chances at both ends before Palace went ahead. Despite the setback, Forest maintained their composure, quickly levelled and briefly looked set to push on to claim the spoils before our relatively small squad began to tire.
Things got very tense towards the end as the hosts threatened to overcome the lads' rearguard action and it was a relief at the final whistle when what will hopefully be an important point was confirmed.
Nuno cards par to remain at -16 on The Rolling Scorecard.
Trend (last 6): W, l, L, w, L, d.
So at the absolute worst this season, Nuno is going to card a very creditable under-par round.
I like this timeline.
I like this timeline.
Steady on Strum. That assumes a 15 over par final hole is totally out of the question. Give Sabri Lamouchi a call and ask him how that goes.
Alf-engelos Mindminackers
The Artiste formally known as "Wanksy"
Ironically, the only forward player to have ever scored more goals against us than for us whilst at the club, and who shone at that time, was called "Nuno" too
Listen 'ere young man
John Robertson
Also Nuno's highest finish was 7th with Wolves, twice and he could conceivably do that here too on top of an FA cup semi defeat.
weejockmcplop
Jack Armstrong
Interesting Nuno fact:Ironically, the only forward player to have ever scored more goals against us than for us whilst at the club, and who shone at that time, was called "Nuno" too
Nuno Tavares, formerly of Forest, has 8 assists for Lazio in Serie A this season, enough to put him in the top 5 for his league. An incredible achievement for someone who always appeared to me not to be able to actually play football.
Gyros Peter
Sauce salad?
Read an article the other week suggesting we were interested in Tavares again incidentally.
weejockmcplop
Jack Armstrong
If Nuno wants him I guess I'd be behind it but I honestly think he's shit as a fb.
Robertson
Grenville Morris
He can play football for sure. Just not for very long and rarely in the right place.
Gyros Peter
Sauce salad?
There's a decent player in there; he did pretty well last time round but couldn't stay fit - I wouldn't be against it, though Newcastle and Brighton apparently want him too.
Mr. Blonde
Stuart Pearce
I know it's a bit of a daft criticism of a defender but Tavares' shooting was hilarious, he'd go on a blistering run then sky the f***er into row Z!
isaacs
Grenville Morris
Nearly choked on my breakfast last week when i read that Lazio were going to make the loan deal permanent for 6mil and then sell him to Juve for 40mil!
Normally the Serie A is a league i love to follow but was too busy following every team around Forest, but apparently he's put in the season of his life at Lazio
Normally the Serie A is a league i love to follow but was too busy following every team around Forest, but apparently he's put in the season of his life at Lazio
Ashley
Steve Chettle
Tavares is a strange player. Has ability and all the physical tools, but it very rarely came together during his time here.
Gyros Peter
Sauce salad?
He's the Adama Traore of fullbacks.
In seriousness there's plenty of players that have all the attributes but don't click until later - I suspect with Tavares he's more suited to the continental game.
If we were in I'd be happy, though I suspect he likes the continental lifestyle better and apparently wants to challenge for silverware so Juve will appeal.
My only concern with him is injuries really - he linked really well with Callum for a spell when he was fit.
In seriousness there's plenty of players that have all the attributes but don't click until later - I suspect with Tavares he's more suited to the continental game.
If we were in I'd be happy, though I suspect he likes the continental lifestyle better and apparently wants to challenge for silverware so Juve will appeal.
My only concern with him is injuries really - he linked really well with Callum for a spell when he was fit.
Monkman
Jack Burkitt
I do remember CHO flourishing when he played in front of Tavares.
Gyros Peter
Sauce salad?
I'm out of the Tavares race having looked at his injuries this year - 19 games missed due to injury this year. Amazing returns given that, but he's one of those that can't stay fit.
GreeksBearingGifts
Stuart Pearce
This is not the time for cool-headed thoughts for the future, but next season Nuno will have to reinvent Forest. You will not be the Cinderella trying to escape relegation anymore, you will be a top ten team of the Premier competing in a European competition. The 30% possession and lethal counter-attack norm of this season will need to transition to a more dominant style of play. You will need of course to maintain the magnificent defensive setup and resolve, but find ways to have a more structured attacking transition.
HappyHappyJoyJoy
Jack Armstrong
EM telling Nuno off on the pitch doesn't help
Alf-engelos Mindminackers
The Artiste formally known as "Wanksy"
Today's defeat fell a lot on the manager today. I don't get why he insists on bringing players like Big T on instead of Sosa after so many vapid performances from him now. Jotas sub was too late (again) too, we were looking nackard (again)
The way Marinakis went off at him at the end raises a lot of questions too.
The way Marinakis went off at him at the end raises a lot of questions too.
Always had the potential to get a bit messy after a dry January……
HappyHappyJoyJoy
Jack Armstrong
It's unnecessary but not that bad
I remember when we hired him thinking if he can take us to 7th like he did Wolves it would be incredible
Done in his first full season, with really only two first team improvements from last season, is beyond anything I thought we'd get all season
The full league table, rather than just looking at a select few recent games, doesn't lie. It's been by far the best season I've had as a fan, with my first season being the season after the last relegation from the Premier League
I trust Forest to get a few players in in the summer who will improve the squad, maybe not the best timing but personally I think it's a very exciting time to be a forest fan
Done in his first full season, with really only two first team improvements from last season, is beyond anything I thought we'd get all season
The full league table, rather than just looking at a select few recent games, doesn't lie. It's been by far the best season I've had as a fan, with my first season being the season after the last relegation from the Premier League
I trust Forest to get a few players in in the summer who will improve the squad, maybe not the best timing but personally I think it's a very exciting time to be a forest fan
Marco Pascolo
Viv Anderson
The only downfall of Nuno is him wanting a small squad to work with