Press Talk
Wed 07 Jan 2009
The press talk page will slow down now the transfer window is closed, but if you see something in the press that we have missed please email editor@nottinghamforest.co.uk stating the source of the news and giving a link if possible.
Daily Mail, January 7th
Davies wants to be reunited with Derby keeper Bywater at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies wants to sign goalkeeper Stephen Bywater
from former club Derby County for around £250,000 and has a good chance as he is out of contract at the end of the season.
The new Forest boss took Bywater to Derby from West Ham.
Davies is also lining up out-of-favour Preston winger Simon Whaley.
Daily Mirror, January 5th
New Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies is set to raid former club Derby for keeper Stephen Bywater.
The Sun, January 5th
Breckin eyes Forest stay
NOTTINGHAM FOREST veteran Ian Breckin hopes to secure his future at the club — after shutting out Manchester City's millionaires.
He told SunSport: "The new manager came into the dressing room before the Man City game and wished us the best.
"I told the lads they had a great chance to impress him — and they certainly did that.
"As it stands, my situation hasn't changed, although I hope to speak to the new boss in the week.
"I have never wanted to leave. I just wanted first team football.
"It's not good when a manager loses his job and the players have to take some responsibility for that.
"But I've started the last two games since Colin left the club and if that remains the same under the new boss, then I'm more than keen to stay."
The Sun, January 1st, 2009
I'll fight Forest fire if fans let me!
NEW boss Billy Davies insists he has never been more fired up — as he bids to win over the doubters at Nottingham Forest.
The appointment of ex-Derby manager Davies has generated anger among Forest fans.
But Davies is ready to silence the sceptics by pulling out all the stops to save Forest's Championship skins.
He said: "Life goes on and if it was good enough for Brian Clough it's good enough for Billy Davies.
"I would hope my record in the past speaks for itself. I've never been so fired up to succeed at any time in my managerial career.
"There is massive potential at Forest and nothing would give me greater pleasure than eventually leaving the club in a better condition than I found it.
"I am very proud of the condition I left my former clubs Preston and Derby in — they were in a much better state than when I came in. I want to do the same here.
"The long-term aim is to reach the Premier League but obviously in the short term it is to keep Forest in the division. It's not cut and dried and it's going to take a massive effort to stay up. I've enjoyed my time out of the game and spent time with my family.
"But I can't tell you how much I am raring to go."
Forest legend Kenny Burns believes Davies is the ideal man to revive the club's fortunes, claiming the players had too easy a life under Calderwood.
The European Cup winner said: "Billy did a superb job taking Preston to two Championship play-offs before leading Derby to the Premier League so he has a first-rate pedigree at this level.
"Billy is a big ball of fire. He stands for no nonsense but at the same time is very fair. He will reward those with a good attitude who work hard and deliver what he wants.
"But there would be no more Easy Street. And that is what it has been at the City Ground for far too long.
Daily Telegraph, December 31st (plus a multitude of other news sources)
Nottingham Forest to appoint Billy Davies
Billy Davies is expected to take charge of Nottingham Forest before the trip to Manchester City this Saturday after the club confirmed they had entered contract negotiations with the former Derby County manager.
Daily Mirror (and other papers) December 31st
Nottingham Forest are set to name Billy Davies as their new manager within the next 48 hours.
Forest chief executive Mark Arthur confirmed: "We are looking for somebody with Championship experience." Davies wants a salary of about £750,000-a-year to take over at the City Ground.
Daily Express, December 30th
Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough is ready to follow his late father Brian by managing Derby.
sportinglife.com, December 30th
Curbs holding out for top job
Former West Ham boss Alan Curbishley says he is holding out for a return to Premier League management.
The former Hammers and Charlton chief has been out of work since walking away from Upton Park in September.
He has been strongly linked with the vacant posts at Coca-Cola Championship clubs Nottingham Forest and Derby, with both having recently parted with their managers.
However Curbishley has been quick to play down the speculation, making it clear that he would favour a return to top-flight action.
"No disrespect to the clubs out there at the moment, but I've been a Premier League manager for the last 10 years and that's where I want to go back to if I can," he told Sky Sports News.
"We'll have to see what happens.
"Once you've been in the Premier League, if you talk to anyone about it, that's where you want to be and I think I have earned the right to go back in there if there is an opportunity for me."
Nottingham Evening Post, December 30th
Forest draw up shortlist of five
Nottingham Forest have drawn up a shortlist of five potential managers as they look to make an appointment before the weekend.
Chief executive Mark Arthur revealed today that the club have been delighted with the quality of the applicants since Colin Calderwood's departure.
And, while he refused to confirm whether the likes of Billy Davies, Alan Pardew, Alan Curbishley, Ian Dowie and Adie Boothroyd were among the men the club are considering, he did admit: "We are looking for somebody with Championship experience."
Arthur continued: "We have got our list down to four or five potential candidates and we hope to make an appointment in the next few days. Certainly, we would like to have somebody in place before the weekend.
"Since it was announced that Colin was leaving we have been very pleased with the number and the quality of the applicants.
"It would be unfair to name names, because some of them are still in employment with other clubs. But we would prefer somebody who has experience of managing at a Championship level."
Read the full article here.
Nottingham Evening Post, December 30th
Clough plays down Forest speculation
NIGEL Clough has refused to be drawn on speculation linking him with the vacant manager's job at Nottingham Forest.
Fellow ex-Forest star and Evening Post columnist Garry Birtles says now is the right time for Forest to move for Clough. The 42-year-old has also been linked with Derby after the resignation of Paul Jewell.
Clough said: "I have had no contact with either club and I will just get on with doing my job at Burton, as always. I would rather talk about the ten games we have won on the bounce. I don't want anything to detract from that because it is a remarkable achievement. All my mind is on is our game with York on Thursday."
Daily Mail, December 29th
Former QPR boss Iain Dowie is being touted for the Nottingham Forest manager's post.
skysports.com, December 29th
Porter denies Forest talk
Motherwell striker Chris Porter has rejected reports that he has agreed a deal to join Nottingham Forest.
Porter is out of contract at the end of the season and his future has been the subject of intense speculation.
"I read in the papers a couple of days ago that I had signed a pre-contract with Nottingham Forest, which was not true. I have never even spoken to Forest," said Porter.
News of the World, December 28th
Roy Keane is a shock contender for the vacant Nottingham Forest manager's job following Colin Calderwood's dismissal.
Daily Mail, December 29th
Dowie joins managers list for Nottingham Forest job
Iain Dowie has joined the list of candidates for the vacant manager's post at Nottingham Forest.
Barnsley's Simon Davey, Nigel Clough at Burton Albion and Roy Keane have all been linked with the job following Colin Calderwood's Boxing Day sacking.
Former Manchester City boss Joe Royle and Billy Davies have also been mentioned.
Forest chairman Nigel Doughty is keen to make a swift appointment.
Sunday Mirror, December 28th
Nigel Clough willing to take on Nottingham Forest post
Nigel Clough is finally ready to follow in his legendary father's footsteps and ride to Nottingham Forest's rescue.
Clough Jnr has told close friends he is prepared to take the drastic step of quitting Burton Albion to make a sensational City Ground return.
The 42-year-old is set to fight No.1 choice Billy Davies to succeed Colin Calderwood, who was booted out on Boxing Day.
Former Derby boss Davies was initially lined up for the job four weeks ago, but the deal collapsed after a last-minute hitch over personal terms.
sksports.com, December 28th
Davey denies Forest talk
Barnsley boss committed to role at Oakwell
Barnsley boss Simon Davey brushed off reports linking him with the Nottingham Forest manager's job.
Speculation has claimed that Davey is a contender to take over at the City Ground after Colin Calderwood was sacked on Boxing Day.
But, speaking after Barnsley's 1-1 draw at home to Preston on Sunday, Davey confirmed he is happy to stay in charge at Oakwell.
"Nothing has been said to myself," said Davey.
"I am Barnsley Football Club manager and I love being the manager and unless somebody tells me different then nothing changes."
Nottingham Evening Post, December 20th
Forest boss: Striker is priority
COLIN Calderwood has put a striker at the top of Nottingham Forest's January shopping list - with Motherwell's Chris Porter believed to be among the prime targets.
"We need to bring another striker to the club if we can," he said.
"We will always need that option. We are one injury away from having nobody on the bench who can make a difference - and we can't have that.
"I know we brought in Joe and Robert this summer, but other clubs have brought in strikers since then.
"We will look to make a difference in that position now, and will consider loan signings as well as permanent additions where possible."
Read the full article here.
Daily Mirror, December 17th
Nottingham Forest boss Colin Calderwood wants to move for Motherwell's English striker Chris Porter.
Daily Mirror, December14th
Coventry are lining up a swap deal involving striker Leon Best for Nottingham Forest's Nathan Tyson.
Daily Record, December 12th
Exclusive: Nottingham Forest target Rangers star Charlie Adam
NOTTINGHAM FOREST will attempt to take Charlie Adam off Rangers' payroll when the January sales open.
The midfielder is one of a number of players to have been told they can leave Ibrox in the transfer window if the right offer comes in.
Adam is just two seasons into a five-year contract but has failed to find a regular place in Walter Smith's side and the manager wants to cash in on him to bring in new faces to bolster their title hopes.
Forest have watched both 22-year-old Adam and Chris Burke, who is also available for transfer, many times.
Daily Mail, January 7th
Davies wants to be reunited with Derby keeper Bywater at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies wants to sign goalkeeper Stephen Bywater
from former club Derby County for around £250,000 and has a good chance as he is out of contract at the end of the season.
The new Forest boss took Bywater to Derby from West Ham.
Davies is also lining up out-of-favour Preston winger Simon Whaley.
Daily Mirror, January 5th
New Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies is set to raid former club Derby for keeper Stephen Bywater.
The Sun, January 5th
Breckin eyes Forest stay
NOTTINGHAM FOREST veteran Ian Breckin hopes to secure his future at the club — after shutting out Manchester City's millionaires.
He told SunSport: "The new manager came into the dressing room before the Man City game and wished us the best.
"I told the lads they had a great chance to impress him — and they certainly did that.
"As it stands, my situation hasn't changed, although I hope to speak to the new boss in the week.
"I have never wanted to leave. I just wanted first team football.
"It's not good when a manager loses his job and the players have to take some responsibility for that.
"But I've started the last two games since Colin left the club and if that remains the same under the new boss, then I'm more than keen to stay."
The Sun, January 1st, 2009
I'll fight Forest fire if fans let me!
NEW boss Billy Davies insists he has never been more fired up — as he bids to win over the doubters at Nottingham Forest.
The appointment of ex-Derby manager Davies has generated anger among Forest fans.
But Davies is ready to silence the sceptics by pulling out all the stops to save Forest's Championship skins.
He said: "Life goes on and if it was good enough for Brian Clough it's good enough for Billy Davies.
"I would hope my record in the past speaks for itself. I've never been so fired up to succeed at any time in my managerial career.
"There is massive potential at Forest and nothing would give me greater pleasure than eventually leaving the club in a better condition than I found it.
"I am very proud of the condition I left my former clubs Preston and Derby in — they were in a much better state than when I came in. I want to do the same here.
"The long-term aim is to reach the Premier League but obviously in the short term it is to keep Forest in the division. It's not cut and dried and it's going to take a massive effort to stay up. I've enjoyed my time out of the game and spent time with my family.
"But I can't tell you how much I am raring to go."
Forest legend Kenny Burns believes Davies is the ideal man to revive the club's fortunes, claiming the players had too easy a life under Calderwood.
The European Cup winner said: "Billy did a superb job taking Preston to two Championship play-offs before leading Derby to the Premier League so he has a first-rate pedigree at this level.
"Billy is a big ball of fire. He stands for no nonsense but at the same time is very fair. He will reward those with a good attitude who work hard and deliver what he wants.
"But there would be no more Easy Street. And that is what it has been at the City Ground for far too long.
Daily Telegraph, December 31st (plus a multitude of other news sources)
Nottingham Forest to appoint Billy Davies
Billy Davies is expected to take charge of Nottingham Forest before the trip to Manchester City this Saturday after the club confirmed they had entered contract negotiations with the former Derby County manager.
Daily Mirror (and other papers) December 31st
Nottingham Forest are set to name Billy Davies as their new manager within the next 48 hours.
Forest chief executive Mark Arthur confirmed: "We are looking for somebody with Championship experience." Davies wants a salary of about £750,000-a-year to take over at the City Ground.
Daily Express, December 30th
Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough is ready to follow his late father Brian by managing Derby.
sportinglife.com, December 30th
Curbs holding out for top job
Former West Ham boss Alan Curbishley says he is holding out for a return to Premier League management.
The former Hammers and Charlton chief has been out of work since walking away from Upton Park in September.
He has been strongly linked with the vacant posts at Coca-Cola Championship clubs Nottingham Forest and Derby, with both having recently parted with their managers.
However Curbishley has been quick to play down the speculation, making it clear that he would favour a return to top-flight action.
"No disrespect to the clubs out there at the moment, but I've been a Premier League manager for the last 10 years and that's where I want to go back to if I can," he told Sky Sports News.
"We'll have to see what happens.
"Once you've been in the Premier League, if you talk to anyone about it, that's where you want to be and I think I have earned the right to go back in there if there is an opportunity for me."
Nottingham Evening Post, December 30th
Forest draw up shortlist of five
Nottingham Forest have drawn up a shortlist of five potential managers as they look to make an appointment before the weekend.
Chief executive Mark Arthur revealed today that the club have been delighted with the quality of the applicants since Colin Calderwood's departure.
And, while he refused to confirm whether the likes of Billy Davies, Alan Pardew, Alan Curbishley, Ian Dowie and Adie Boothroyd were among the men the club are considering, he did admit: "We are looking for somebody with Championship experience."
Arthur continued: "We have got our list down to four or five potential candidates and we hope to make an appointment in the next few days. Certainly, we would like to have somebody in place before the weekend.
"Since it was announced that Colin was leaving we have been very pleased with the number and the quality of the applicants.
"It would be unfair to name names, because some of them are still in employment with other clubs. But we would prefer somebody who has experience of managing at a Championship level."
Read the full article here.
Nottingham Evening Post, December 30th
Clough plays down Forest speculation
NIGEL Clough has refused to be drawn on speculation linking him with the vacant manager's job at Nottingham Forest.
Fellow ex-Forest star and Evening Post columnist Garry Birtles says now is the right time for Forest to move for Clough. The 42-year-old has also been linked with Derby after the resignation of Paul Jewell.
Clough said: "I have had no contact with either club and I will just get on with doing my job at Burton, as always. I would rather talk about the ten games we have won on the bounce. I don't want anything to detract from that because it is a remarkable achievement. All my mind is on is our game with York on Thursday."
Daily Mail, December 29th
Former QPR boss Iain Dowie is being touted for the Nottingham Forest manager's post.
skysports.com, December 29th
Porter denies Forest talk
Motherwell striker Chris Porter has rejected reports that he has agreed a deal to join Nottingham Forest.
Porter is out of contract at the end of the season and his future has been the subject of intense speculation.
"I read in the papers a couple of days ago that I had signed a pre-contract with Nottingham Forest, which was not true. I have never even spoken to Forest," said Porter.
News of the World, December 28th
Roy Keane is a shock contender for the vacant Nottingham Forest manager's job following Colin Calderwood's dismissal.
Daily Mail, December 29th
Dowie joins managers list for Nottingham Forest job
Iain Dowie has joined the list of candidates for the vacant manager's post at Nottingham Forest.
Barnsley's Simon Davey, Nigel Clough at Burton Albion and Roy Keane have all been linked with the job following Colin Calderwood's Boxing Day sacking.
Former Manchester City boss Joe Royle and Billy Davies have also been mentioned.
Forest chairman Nigel Doughty is keen to make a swift appointment.
Sunday Mirror, December 28th
Nigel Clough willing to take on Nottingham Forest post
Nigel Clough is finally ready to follow in his legendary father's footsteps and ride to Nottingham Forest's rescue.
Clough Jnr has told close friends he is prepared to take the drastic step of quitting Burton Albion to make a sensational City Ground return.
The 42-year-old is set to fight No.1 choice Billy Davies to succeed Colin Calderwood, who was booted out on Boxing Day.
Former Derby boss Davies was initially lined up for the job four weeks ago, but the deal collapsed after a last-minute hitch over personal terms.
sksports.com, December 28th
Davey denies Forest talk
Barnsley boss committed to role at Oakwell
Barnsley boss Simon Davey brushed off reports linking him with the Nottingham Forest manager's job.
Speculation has claimed that Davey is a contender to take over at the City Ground after Colin Calderwood was sacked on Boxing Day.
But, speaking after Barnsley's 1-1 draw at home to Preston on Sunday, Davey confirmed he is happy to stay in charge at Oakwell.
"Nothing has been said to myself," said Davey.
"I am Barnsley Football Club manager and I love being the manager and unless somebody tells me different then nothing changes."
Nottingham Evening Post, December 20th
Forest boss: Striker is priority
COLIN Calderwood has put a striker at the top of Nottingham Forest's January shopping list - with Motherwell's Chris Porter believed to be among the prime targets.
"We need to bring another striker to the club if we can," he said.
"We will always need that option. We are one injury away from having nobody on the bench who can make a difference - and we can't have that.
"I know we brought in Joe and Robert this summer, but other clubs have brought in strikers since then.
"We will look to make a difference in that position now, and will consider loan signings as well as permanent additions where possible."
Read the full article here.
Daily Mirror, December 17th
Nottingham Forest boss Colin Calderwood wants to move for Motherwell's English striker Chris Porter.
Daily Mirror, December14th
Coventry are lining up a swap deal involving striker Leon Best for Nottingham Forest's Nathan Tyson.
Daily Record, December 12th
Exclusive: Nottingham Forest target Rangers star Charlie Adam
NOTTINGHAM FOREST will attempt to take Charlie Adam off Rangers' payroll when the January sales open.
The midfielder is one of a number of players to have been told they can leave Ibrox in the transfer window if the right offer comes in.
Adam is just two seasons into a five-year contract but has failed to find a regular place in Walter Smith's side and the manager wants to cash in on him to bring in new faces to bolster their title hopes.
Forest have watched both 22-year-old Adam and Chris Burke, who is also available for transfer, many times.
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