Nottingham Forest away fourth round FA Cup replay match thread

[Jerseybean]

Having knocked out West Ham in the third round, we are looking to eliminate more than one top-flight opponent in the same FA Cup campaign for the first time since 1919-20.

This is how the BBC reported on the home game, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68109627

Despite a very solid and professional team performance we didn’t manage a single shot on target.

Cam Pring is suspended as is TGH, Matty James is a doubt following a knock against Leeds, here he is pre- match: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/matty-james-nottingham-forest-press-conference/

LM pre-match - https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/its-about-creating-memories-manning/

Nuno had this to say. New signings Matz Sels, Gio Reyna and Rodrigo Ribeiro, who made their Forest debuts in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth, are ineligible having not been registered for the original tie.

Midfield duo Ryan Yates and Nico Domínguez will also be unavailable through suspension, having both picked up two yellow cards so far in the competition.

In terms of injuries, Nuno revealed that Callum Hudson-Odoi is a doubt after being on the receiving end of a challenge that saw Philip Billing be shown a straight red card against Bournemouth, whilst striker Chris Wood will be unavailable for “some time” due to a hamstring injury.

“Callum’s having treatment. He still has a lot of pain, but he’s having treatment and let’s see.”

“Chris is out for some time, hopefully not for a long time. We are frustrated, but this happens. Unfortunately he’s going to be out for some time.

On Sunday they faced Bournemouth away it finished 1-1.

Officials

Referee: Michael Salisbury
Assistant referees: Matthew Wilkes & Craig Taylor
Fourth official: John Brooks
VAR: Darren Bond
Support VAR: Michael Oliver
Assistant VAR: Natalie Aspinall

Nottingham nonsense

One of the most unusual facts about Nottingham is where its name comes from. Around 600AD, the town was under the control of an Anglo-Saxon tribe called the Snotingas, where the chief was called ‘Snot’, meaning caves. They called the town ‘Snotengaham’, or literally ‘the homestead of Snot’s people’. Over the years, the city’s name was gradually modified until it became known as Nottingham around the 12th century.

Many celebrities and well-known personalities have a long association with Nottingham – the Boot family, founders of Boots the Chemists pharmacy chain, musician Jake Bugg, Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson, poet Lord Byron, fashion designer, Sir Paul Smith, Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice, and HP Source inventor, Frederick Gibson Garton are just a few of the famous locals.

Robin Hood may just be a medieval folklore, but his arch-nemesis, the Sheriff of Nottingham is a real-life position that actually exists today. It’s an ambassadorial role where the Sheriff is charged with welcoming visitors and promoting Nottingham’s historic associations.

In 1953, Boots pharmacist Dr Stewart Adams was working in a house in the south of Nottingham, performing clinical trials on pain-killing chemical substances. His only successful attempt was ibuprofen, which he tested on himself for a hangover. Since 1983, ibuprofen (now known as Nurofen) has been one of the most popular over-the-counter painkillers.

After seeing thousands killed on the roads, Nottingham High School student John Peake Knight came up with a solution in 1866. He created a system with a revolving gas-powered lantern and a red and green light to control road traffic. The very first one was placed at the junction of Great George Street and Bridge Street in Westminster, London.

The Nottingham Goose Fair is an annual travelling funfair that has existed since at least 1284. Once it was known for as a trade event with exceptionally high-quality cheese; today it’s one of the UK’s most prestigious fairs with over 500 attractions, games and rides. The Nottingham Goose Fair is held at the Forest Recreation Ground during the first week of October.

Notts County are one of the 12 founders of the football league.

The shortest distance between grounds in the English Professional Football League is that between the City Ground and Meadow Lane at 0.7 miles.

Fish n chips

https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/10-best-fish-chips-shops-7134513

Perhaps the finest fish and chips near the stadium are to be found at the Bridgford fish bar on Radcliffe Road about a three minute walk from the ground.

Pubs

Probably best trying the Ye Olde Salutation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ye_Olde_Salutation_Inn or Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, both on Maid Marion Way (the Trip is just "off" MMW. They are a two minute walk from the train station, and a 10 minute walk from the ground. Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem claims to be the oldest pub in continuous use as a pub in the world - well worth a visit.)

This is seriously good pub territory, the next  five listed are all worth finding but please note none of these are typical away fans pubs.

Tap and Run, 20 minute drive away from the City Ground. Main Road, Upper Broughton, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3BG, (01664) 820407

You'll be bowled over by this stylish pub that's set up equally well for casual dining or a relaxing drink and a chat. Straddling the Leicestershire/Nottinghamshire border in an hilltop village on the edge of the picturesque Vale of Belvoir, it's owned by England and Nottinghamshire cricketers Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney. Modern décor mixes modish paintwork in dark green and grey, walls of bare brick and metro tiles, tiled floors and a nice mix of wooden café and dining chairs and tables. Old photos and a large map cover one wall. There's a bar area with tub chairs, a leather sofa, stools by the polished wood counter and a brick fireplace with a woodburner, and also an attractive conservatory set for dining with large palms in pots. Friendly young staff serve well kept Charnwood Vixen, Timothy Taylors Landlord and a guest ale on handpump, along with a farm cider, 20 wines by the glass and a good range of gins, whiskies and rums. There's a patio and garden with seating.

Rewarding food from a shortish menu mixes pub classics with more restauranty options. Dishes includes crispy calamari salad, white stilton pannacotta with pickled walnut, mango and date, beef brisket pie with mash, duck breast with aubergine croquettes, pomegranate and tarragon salsa, wild mushroom pappardelle with spinach, courgette and corn fritter with fermented kale and corn chipotle, burger and chips, and puddings such as lemon custard tart with blueberries and clotted cream, and chocolate fudge pie with orange mascarpone; a three-course set menu is available weekdays.

Black Horse, 29 Main Street, Caythorpe, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7ED (0115) 966 3520

It's the down-to-earth simplicity that attracts people to this welcoming country local, which has been run by generations of the same family for 300 years. Little changes, thankfully ' although the pub now has smart new indoor loos and accepts credit cards’. The homely, uncluttered, carpeted bar has just five tables, along with brocaded wall banquettes and settles, decorative plates on a delft shelf, a few horse brasses attached to the ceiling joists, and a coal fire. Cheerful regulars might occupy the few bar stools to enjoy the well kept Greene King Abbot, local Brewsters (Hophead or Marquis) and an example from Blue Monkey on hand pump, six wines by the glass, 12 gins and half a dozen whiskies. Off the front corridor is an inner room, partly panelled with a wall bench running all the way round three unusual, long, copper-topped tables; there are several old local photographs, darts and board games. Down on the left, an end room has just one huge round table. There are seats outside. Accommodation including a caravan pitch is planned. The pub is close to the River Trent where there are waterside walks. No children.

Good value home-cooked food (you'll need to book a table in advance) includes sandwiches, prawn cocktail, mushrooms on toast, three-egg omelettes, lamb chops with creamed potatoes, gammon and eggs, fish in parsley Source, and puddings such as sticky toffee pudding and treacle sponge with custard.

A 20 minute drive from the ground and again not your usual away fans haunt but a great pub.

Martins Arms, School Lane, Colston Bassett, Nottingham, NG12 3FD, (01949) 81361 www.themartinsarms.co.uk

This is also about a 20 minute drive from the City Ground, and worth finding.

The imaginatively presented food, big choice of drinks and civilised surroundings make this special inn stand out. There's a comfortably relaxed atmosphere, warm logs fires in Jacobean fireplaces, fresh flowers and candlelight, and the smart décor includes period fabrics and colours, antique furniture and hunting prints; board games. The main dining room is painted in a warm red with gold silk curtains. Neatly uniformed staff serve seven beers, such as Bass, Black Sheep, Greene King IPA, Jennings Cumberland, Marstons Pedigree, Ruddles County and Timothy Taylors Landlord on hand pump, 22 wines by the glass or carafe (including prosecco, champagne and pudding wines) and a fair choice of whiskies and armagnacs. The lawned garden (with summer croquet and barbecues) backs on to National Trust parkland. Do visit the church opposite and Colston Bassett Dairy (just outside the village) which produces and sells its own stilton cheese.

Creative bar food includes sandwiches, ploughman's, crispy paprika whitebait, poached pigeon with stilton and grape salad, smoked duck salad with feta, cashews and miso dressing, twice-baked cheese soufflé, beetroot risotto with goats curd and apple, pork fillet with crispy wonton, pak choi, squid and chilli, hake with herb gnocchi, ham hock and peas, and puddings such as chocolate and lime pannacotta with roasted pineapple, lime purée and roasted pineapple sorbet.

The Old Green Dragon. About a 25 minute drive from the ground. Blind Lane, Oxton, Nottingham, NG25 0SS 01159652243

There's a proper emphasis on excellent beer, wholesome food and a welcoming atmosphere at this homely red-brick local. There's an ever-changing range of four to six cask ales on hand pump on the solid oak bar ' recent brewers have included Ashover, Geeves, Lenton Lane, Oakham, Shiny and Shipstones (check social media for regular updates) ' as well as up to six ciders, 12 gins and a smattering of whiskies. Although the interior is open-plan, there are four distinct areas including a snug and a dining section. The menu offers honest pubby food in generous portions, with special themed nights from Wednesday to Friday. Service comes with a smile, children and dogs are welcome, and there's a sunny patio with seating at the front (though it's a bit close to the main road) as well as a small garden.

Straightforward, keenly priced food includes halloumi fries, stilton mushrooms, gammon steak with eggs, chargrilled steaks, Moroccan nut roast, vegan Penang curry, wholetail scampi, a pie of the day, burger and chips, sausages and mash, and puddings such as warm chocolate fudge cake and the always popular cornflake tart.

Radcliffe, 64 Shelford Road, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 1AW, (0115) 933 1622, theradcliffe.uk

An 11 minute drive from the stadium. This bright and airy village pub situated a stone's throw from the red cliffs of the River Trent has a new lease of life, thanks to a comprehensive revamp from the team behind the reborn Railway at Lowdham (see Also Worth a Visit). It's quite a transformation, open plan but with distinctly different areas, with colourful contemporary décor that includes boldly patterned banquettes, blue and mustard suede and leather chairs around polished wood or metal-topped tables, funky lighting, wooden floorboards and seagrass carpeting. Oars are lined up on a bright blue wall and a collection of copper pans hangs from the ceiling. Friendly, chatty staff serve four real ales on hand pump ' perhaps Adnams Southwold, Black Sheep, Castle Rock Harvest Pale and Oakham Citra ' as well as 13 wines by the glass, 20 gins and a similar number of whiskies. Outside at the back is a spacious fenced-off terrace with teak tables and chairs beneath parasols and an outside bar, and beyond that grass with a children's play area.

Good brasserie-style food include sandwiches, duck liver parfait with grilled focaccia, prawn and crayfish salad, roast cod with tenderstem broccoli, poached clams and patatas bravas, macaroni with ratatouille Source, goats cheese and black olives, bavette steak with confit tomato and fries, curried cauliflower steak with red lentils, apple and golden raisins, and puddings such as raspberry frangipane tart with clotted cream, and lemon posset with blackberry sorbet and minted meringue.

Nearer the stadium

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, 1 Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham, NG1 6AD, https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/nottinghamshire/ye-olde-trip-to-jerusalem?utm_source=g_places&utm_medium=locations&utm_campaign=HT_pubpage

Broken Wheelbarrow, Meadow Lane, Nottingham, NG2 3HJ

Larwood and Voce, Fox Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AJ, https://www.larwoodandvoce.co.uk

Stratford Haven, 2 Stratford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6BA, https://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/stratford-haven/

Ye Olde Salutation Historic stone-floored and oak-beamed 17th century pub, with a labyrinth of caves beneath, which are said to be haunted by two ghosts. 10 hand pulls offering a range of ales with a consistent core range. In the evenings, especially at weekends, rock music dominates, with live bands or karaoke in the function room upstairs. Those preferring conversation can retreat to one of the two small side rooms. There is also a large outdoor area of bench seating.

COYR let’s get behind the team and let the large traveling support be loud and proud.

[Unan]

Bristol City is gearing up for an FA Cup fourth-round replay match against Nottingham Forest, aiming to eliminate a second top-flight team in the same campaign for the first time since the 1919-20 season. The team showed a solid performance but failed to register a shot on target in their last game. Bristol City faces the absence of Cam Pring and TGH due to suspension, and Matty James's participation is uncertain following an injury. Nottingham Forest will be without new signings Matz Sels, Gio Reyna, and Rodrigo Ribeiro, as well as Ryan Yates and Nico Domínguez due to suspension. Injuries also sideline Callum Hudson-Odoi and Chris Wood for Forest. The match officials are led by referee Michael Salisbury, with a comprehensive team including VAR.

The post also delves into Nottingham's rich history and culture, mentioning its origins, famous residents, and innovations. It highlights the city's association with well-known figures and the Sheriff of Nottingham's real-life role. Nottingham's contributions to traffic light systems and painkillers like ibuprofen are noted. The Nottingham Goose Fair, a historic annual event, and Notts County, a foundational football club, are also mentioned.

For fans attending the match, a selection of notable pubs and eateries near the stadium is recommended, each offering a unique atmosphere and menu. The list includes Ye Olde Salutation and Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, both conveniently located near transportation hubs and the stadium. The post concludes with an encouraging call for strong support from Bristol City's traveling fans.

[Davefevs]

 

[W-S-M Seagull]

Hamstring injury for Chris Woods?  

[1960maaan]

29 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

 

Well, I remember wins, so ....... 

[BilboBaggins05]

Meadow lane serving as an away pub.

 

[1960maaan]

19 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

Hamstring injury for Chris Woods?  

 

Plus , midfielders Yates and   Dominguez suspended, and Hudson-Odoi doubtful.

They have striker Taiwo Awoniyi back  after injury though

[FNQ]

2 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

 

Plus , midfielders Yates and   Dominguez suspended, and Hudson-Odoi doubtful.

They have striker Taiwo Awoniyi back  after injury though

Not forgetting Elanga too.. he’ll be a handful on either the right or the left.

[sugarwray]

Is this game being televised? It does not appear to be on any UK schedule or Robins TV

[Mr Popodopolous]

Just now, sugarwray said:

Is this game being televised? It does not appear to be on any UK schedule or Robins TV

FA Cup games tend not to be on Robins TV, League Cup games ditto.

Won't be televised on any main channels no, maybe some foreign hopefully foreign but English language channel might pick it up.

[redkev]

3 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

Hamstring injury for Chris Woods?  

Have we signed him

[BigTone]

4 hours ago, Jerseybean said:

Having knocked out West Ham in the third round, we are looking to eliminate more than one top-flight opponent in the same FA Cup campaign for the first time since 1919-20.

This is how the BBC reported on the home game, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68109627

Despite a very solid and professional team performance we didn’t manage a single shot on target.

Cam Pring is suspended as is TGH, Matty James is a doubt following a knock against Leeds, here he is pre- match: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/matty-james-nottingham-forest-press-conference/

LM pre-match - https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/its-about-creating-memories-manning/

Nuno had this to say. New signings Matz Sels, Gio Reyna and Rodrigo Ribeiro, who made their Forest debuts in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth, are ineligible having not been registered for the original tie.

Midfield duo Ryan Yates and Nico Domínguez will also be unavailable through suspension, having both picked up two yellow cards so far in the competition.

In terms of injuries, Nuno revealed that Callum Hudson-Odoi is a doubt after being on the receiving end of a challenge that saw Philip Billing be shown a straight red card against Bournemouth, whilst striker Chris Wood will be unavailable for “some time” due to a hamstring injury.

“Callum’s having treatment. He still has a lot of pain, but he’s having treatment and let’s see.”

“Chris is out for some time, hopefully not for a long time. We are frustrated, but this happens. Unfortunately he’s going to be out for some time.

On Sunday they faced Bournemouth away it finished 1-1.

Officials

Referee: Michael Salisbury
Assistant referees: Matthew Wilkes & Craig Taylor
Fourth official: John Brooks
VAR: Darren Bond
Support VAR: Michael Oliver
Assistant VAR: Natalie Aspinall

Nottingham nonsense

One of the most unusual facts about Nottingham is where its name comes from. Around 600AD, the town was under the control of an Anglo-Saxon tribe called the Snotingas, where the chief was called ‘Snot’, meaning caves. They called the town ‘Snotengaham’, or literally ‘the homestead of Snot’s people’. Over the years, the city’s name was gradually modified until it became known as Nottingham around the 12th century.

Many celebrities and well-known personalities have a long association with Nottingham – the Boot family, founders of Boots the Chemists pharmacy chain, musician Jake Bugg, Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson, poet Lord Byron, fashion designer, Sir Paul Smith, Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice, and HP Source inventor, Frederick Gibson Garton are just a few of the famous locals.

Robin Hood may just be a medieval folklore, but his arch-nemesis, the Sheriff of Nottingham is a real-life position that actually exists today. It’s an ambassadorial role where the Sheriff is charged with welcoming visitors and promoting Nottingham’s historic associations.

In 1953, Boots pharmacist Dr Stewart Adams was working in a house in the south of Nottingham, performing clinical trials on pain-killing chemical substances. His only successful attempt was ibuprofen, which he tested on himself for a hangover. Since 1983, ibuprofen (now known as Nurofen) has been one of the most popular over-the-counter painkillers.

After seeing thousands killed on the roads, Nottingham High School student John Peake Knight came up with a solution in 1866. He created a system with a revolving gas-powered lantern and a red and green light to control road traffic. The very first one was placed at the junction of Great George Street and Bridge Street in Westminster, London.

The Nottingham Goose Fair is an annual travelling funfair that has existed since at least 1284. Once it was known for as a trade event with exceptionally high-quality cheese; today it’s one of the UK’s most prestigious fairs with over 500 attractions, games and rides. The Nottingham Goose Fair is held at the Forest Recreation Ground during the first week of October.

Notts County are one of the 12 founders of the football league.

The shortest distance between grounds in the English Professional Football League is that between the City Ground and Meadow Lane at 0.7 miles.

Fish n chips

https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/10-best-fish-chips-shops-7134513

Perhaps the finest fish and chips near the stadium are to be found at the Bridgford fish bar on Radcliffe Road about a three minute walk from the ground.

Pubs

Probably best trying the Ye Olde Salutation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ye_Olde_Salutation_Inn or Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, both on Maid Marion Way (the Trip is just "off" MMW. They are a two minute walk from the train station, and a 10 minute walk from the ground. Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem claims to be the oldest pub in continuous use as a pub in the world - well worth a visit.)

This is seriously good pub territory, the next  five listed are all worth finding but please note none of these are typical away fans pubs.

Tap and Run, 20 minute drive away from the City Ground. Main Road, Upper Broughton, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3BG, (01664) 820407

You'll be bowled over by this stylish pub that's set up equally well for casual dining or a relaxing drink and a chat. Straddling the Leicestershire/Nottinghamshire border in an hilltop village on the edge of the picturesque Vale of Belvoir, it's owned by England and Nottinghamshire cricketers Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney. Modern décor mixes modish paintwork in dark green and grey, walls of bare brick and metro tiles, tiled floors and a nice mix of wooden café and dining chairs and tables. Old photos and a large map cover one wall. There's a bar area with tub chairs, a leather sofa, stools by the polished wood counter and a brick fireplace with a woodburner, and also an attractive conservatory set for dining with large palms in pots. Friendly young staff serve well kept Charnwood Vixen, Timothy Taylors Landlord and a guest ale on handpump, along with a farm cider, 20 wines by the glass and a good range of gins, whiskies and rums. There's a patio and garden with seating.

Rewarding food from a shortish menu mixes pub classics with more restauranty options. Dishes includes crispy calamari salad, white stilton pannacotta with pickled walnut, mango and date, beef brisket pie with mash, duck breast with aubergine croquettes, pomegranate and tarragon salsa, wild mushroom pappardelle with spinach, courgette and corn fritter with fermented kale and corn chipotle, burger and chips, and puddings such as lemon custard tart with blueberries and clotted cream, and chocolate fudge pie with orange mascarpone; a three-course set menu is available weekdays.

Black Horse, 29 Main Street, Caythorpe, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7ED (0115) 966 3520

It's the down-to-earth simplicity that attracts people to this welcoming country local, which has been run by generations of the same family for 300 years. Little changes, thankfully ' although the pub now has smart new indoor loos and accepts credit cards’. The homely, uncluttered, carpeted bar has just five tables, along with brocaded wall banquettes and settles, decorative plates on a delft shelf, a few horse brasses attached to the ceiling joists, and a coal fire. Cheerful regulars might occupy the few bar stools to enjoy the well kept Greene King Abbot, local Brewsters (Hophead or Marquis) and an example from Blue Monkey on hand pump, six wines by the glass, 12 gins and half a dozen whiskies. Off the front corridor is an inner room, partly panelled with a wall bench running all the way round three unusual, long, copper-topped tables; there are several old local photographs, darts and board games. Down on the left, an end room has just one huge round table. There are seats outside. Accommodation including a caravan pitch is planned. The pub is close to the River Trent where there are waterside walks. No children.

Good value home-cooked food (you'll need to book a table in advance) includes sandwiches, prawn cocktail, mushrooms on toast, three-egg omelettes, lamb chops with creamed potatoes, gammon and eggs, fish in parsley Source, and puddings such as sticky toffee pudding and treacle sponge with custard.

A 20 minute drive from the ground and again not your usual away fans haunt but a great pub.

Martins Arms, School Lane, Colston Bassett, Nottingham, NG12 3FD, (01949) 81361 www.themartinsarms.co.uk

This is also about a 20 minute drive from the City Ground, and worth finding.

The imaginatively presented food, big choice of drinks and civilised surroundings make this special inn stand out. There's a comfortably relaxed atmosphere, warm logs fires in Jacobean fireplaces, fresh flowers and candlelight, and the smart décor includes period fabrics and colours, antique furniture and hunting prints; board games. The main dining room is painted in a warm red with gold silk curtains. Neatly uniformed staff serve seven beers, such as Bass, Black Sheep, Greene King IPA, Jennings Cumberland, Marstons Pedigree, Ruddles County and Timothy Taylors Landlord on hand pump, 22 wines by the glass or carafe (including prosecco, champagne and pudding wines) and a fair choice of whiskies and armagnacs. The lawned garden (with summer croquet and barbecues) backs on to National Trust parkland. Do visit the church opposite and Colston Bassett Dairy (just outside the village) which produces and sells its own stilton cheese.

Creative bar food includes sandwiches, ploughman's, crispy paprika whitebait, poached pigeon with stilton and grape salad, smoked duck salad with feta, cashews and miso dressing, twice-baked cheese soufflé, beetroot risotto with goats curd and apple, pork fillet with crispy wonton, pak choi, squid and chilli, hake with herb gnocchi, ham hock and peas, and puddings such as chocolate and lime pannacotta with roasted pineapple, lime purée and roasted pineapple sorbet.

The Old Green Dragon. About a 25 minute drive from the ground. Blind Lane, Oxton, Nottingham, NG25 0SS 01159652243

There's a proper emphasis on excellent beer, wholesome food and a welcoming atmosphere at this homely red-brick local. There's an ever-changing range of four to six cask ales on hand pump on the solid oak bar ' recent brewers have included Ashover, Geeves, Lenton Lane, Oakham, Shiny and Shipstones (check social media for regular updates) ' as well as up to six ciders, 12 gins and a smattering of whiskies. Although the interior is open-plan, there are four distinct areas including a snug and a dining section. The menu offers honest pubby food in generous portions, with special themed nights from Wednesday to Friday. Service comes with a smile, children and dogs are welcome, and there's a sunny patio with seating at the front (though it's a bit close to the main road) as well as a small garden.

Straightforward, keenly priced food includes halloumi fries, stilton mushrooms, gammon steak with eggs, chargrilled steaks, Moroccan nut roast, vegan Penang curry, wholetail scampi, a pie of the day, burger and chips, sausages and mash, and puddings such as warm chocolate fudge cake and the always popular cornflake tart.

Radcliffe, 64 Shelford Road, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 1AW, (0115) 933 1622, theradcliffe.uk

An 11 minute drive from the stadium. This bright and airy village pub situated a stone's throw from the red cliffs of the River Trent has a new lease of life, thanks to a comprehensive revamp from the team behind the reborn Railway at Lowdham (see Also Worth a Visit). It's quite a transformation, open plan but with distinctly different areas, with colourful contemporary décor that includes boldly patterned banquettes, blue and mustard suede and leather chairs around polished wood or metal-topped tables, funky lighting, wooden floorboards and seagrass carpeting. Oars are lined up on a bright blue wall and a collection of copper pans hangs from the ceiling. Friendly, chatty staff serve four real ales on hand pump ' perhaps Adnams Southwold, Black Sheep, Castle Rock Harvest Pale and Oakham Citra ' as well as 13 wines by the glass, 20 gins and a similar number of whiskies. Outside at the back is a spacious fenced-off terrace with teak tables and chairs beneath parasols and an outside bar, and beyond that grass with a children's play area.

Good brasserie-style food include sandwiches, duck liver parfait with grilled focaccia, prawn and crayfish salad, roast cod with tenderstem broccoli, poached clams and patatas bravas, macaroni with ratatouille Source, goats cheese and black olives, bavette steak with confit tomato and fries, curried cauliflower steak with red lentils, apple and golden raisins, and puddings such as raspberry frangipane tart with clotted cream, and lemon posset with blackberry sorbet and minted meringue.

Nearer the stadium

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, 1 Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham, NG1 6AD, https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/nottinghamshire/ye-olde-trip-to-jerusalem?utm_source=g_places&utm_medium=locations&utm_campaign=HT_pubpage

Broken Wheelbarrow, Meadow Lane, Nottingham, NG2 3HJ

Larwood and Voce, Fox Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AJ, https://www.larwoodandvoce.co.uk

Stratford Haven, 2 Stratford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6BA, https://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/stratford-haven/

Ye Olde Salutation Historic stone-floored and oak-beamed 17th century pub, with a labyrinth of caves beneath, which are said to be haunted by two ghosts. 10 hand pulls offering a range of ales with a consistent core range. In the evenings, especially at weekends, rock music dominates, with live bands or karaoke in the function room upstairs. Those preferring conversation can retreat to one of the two small side rooms. There is also a large outdoor area of bench seating.

COYR let’s get behind the team and let the large traveling support be loud and proud.

Condensed Version

Nottingham Forest:

 Around 600AD, the town was under the control of an Anglo-Saxon tribe called the Snotingas, where the chief was called ‘Snot’, meaning caves.

Forest win 1-nil

COYR

ps: Just a thought - is it the birthplace of Booger King ?

[Sir Geoff]

Hope Manning goes strong for this one. Unforgiveable otherwise, particularly as it will be season over.

[Unan]

1 hour ago, sugarwray said:

Is this game being televised? It does not appear to be on any UK schedule or Robins TV

 

[GrahamC]

1 hour ago, Sir Geoff said:

Hope Manning goes strong for this one. Unforgiveable otherwise, particularly as it will be season over.

Seeing as TGH & Pring are both suspended, Mebude is ineligible, Twine is both cup tied AND injured & Sykes, Atkinson & Naismith (who?) are all out injured, he really doesn’t have a lot of choice.

Good chance that several of the substitutes will have featured for the 21s up in the North East yesterday & we still won’t have a full subs bench tomorrow.

Not so much squad rotation as “can you bring your boots”.

[Mr Popodopolous]

Benarous too..sadly persistently for 2 years now.

That leaves us with the following outfield excluding Academy such as Yeboah etc.

McCrorie, Tanner

Vyner, Dickie

Roberts

Knight, James, Williams, King

Cornick

Bell, Mehmeti

Conway, Wells

Edited February 6 by Mr Popodopolous
Doh- and Knight thankfully of course.

[Curr Avon]

6 hours ago, Davefevs said:

 

Dave, the guy in the house 2 streets away says thanks for the large graphics.

Edited February 6 by Curr Avon

[Davefevs]

15 minutes ago, Curr Avon said:

Dave, the guy in the house 2 streets away says thanks for the large graphics.

Eh?

[Curr Avon]

3 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Eh?

As in the graphic was so large it could be seen 2 streets away. Sorry. I was trying to be funny. Trying being the operative word. I'll go back to being a minor guest on podcasts.

Edited February 6 by Curr Avon

[mozo]

1 hour ago, GrahamC said:

Seeing as TGH & Pring are both suspended, Mebude is ineligible, Twine is both cup tied AND injured & Sykes, Atkinson & Naismith (who?) are all out injured, he really doesn’t have a lot of choice.

Good chance that several of the substitutes will have featured for the 21s up in the North East yesterday & we still won’t have a full subs bench tomorrow.

Not so much squad rotation as “can you bring your boots”.

Yeah I was going to say that it's an opportunity for Roberts, but let's face it, there's no way he's usurping Pring, save for an injury. It's a pretty threadbare squad so we just have to hope it somehow clicks on the night.

[Mr Popodopolous]

11 minutes ago, mozo said:

Yeah I was going to say that it's an opportunity for Roberts, but let's face it, there's no way he's usurping Pring, save for an injury. It's a pretty threadbare squad so we just have to hope it somehow clicks on the night.

Hopefully we revert to a back 4 for this one..a fringe player who has had injury issues and is still young at LWB doesn't seem sensible to me.

Edited February 6 by Mr Popodopolous

[mozo]

Just now, Mr Popodopolous said:

Hopefully we revert to a back 4 for this one..a fringe player at LWB doesn't seem sensible to me.

Yeah I'd go with that

[sh1t_ref_again]

11 minutes ago, mozo said:

Yeah I was going to say that it's an opportunity for Roberts, but let's face it, there's no way he's usurping Pring, save for an injury. It's a pretty threadbare squad so we just have to hope it somehow clicks on the night.

Wonder if he will swap and put either McCrorie or Tanner at LB? as surprised he has not given Roberts any game time

[Mr Popodopolous]

8 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said:

Wonder if he will swap and put either McCrorie or Tanner at LB? as surprised he has not given Roberts any game time

Half expect Sam Bell to be shunted across to LWB just to keep the back 3 shape on the road..hopefully not.

[mozo]

4 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said:

Wonder if he will swap and put either McCrorie or Tanner at LB? as surprised he has not given Roberts any game time

Personally (I am not a qualified football manager), I would play Ross at RB and give Roberts a rare run out at LB. That way RM can play an hour, with Tanner replacing him, thus keeping our FB/WB options relatively fresh for Boro at the weekend.

[sh1t_ref_again]

26 minutes ago, mozo said:

Personally (I am not a qualified football manager), I would play Ross at RB and give Roberts a rare run out at LB. That way RM can play an hour, with Tanner replacing him, thus keeping our FB/WB options relatively fresh for Boro at the weekend.

Dont disagree and also surprised Roberts has had no game time, did not know if either had played on the left before and an alternative line up

[Henry]

34 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Half expect Sam Bell to be shunted across to LWB just to keep the back 3 shape on the road..hopefully not.

That would be peak Manning…and probably the most likely plan.

[22A]

5 hours ago, sugarwray said:

Is this game being televised? It does not appear to be on any UK schedule or Robins TV

Nor is it on https://sports-10.com/ who've shown the last two City games.

[gornagain]

5 minutes ago, 22A said:

Nor is it on https://sports-10.com/ who've shown the last two City games.

I don't think they list the games they are showing until the day of the game. The Coventry game didn't show until shortly before kickoff.

[BUTOR]

33 minutes ago, gornagain said:

I don't think they list the games they are showing until the day of the game. The Coventry game didn't show until shortly before kickoff.

Although they aren't actually showing it, as it's the Plymouth game when you click on the stream

[Tony Tootle]

Hoping for a VAR **** up that goes in our favour.

[JP Hampton]

35 minutes ago, Tony Tootle said:

Hoping for a VAR **** up that goes in our favour.

Will they be using VAR. seems crazy not to have consistency across the games. 

[ralphindevon]

6 hours ago, redkev said:

Have we signed him

It must be a side effect from when he did play for us

[Peter1450]

1 hour ago, 22A said:

Nor is it on https://sports-10.com/ who've shown the last two City games.

Sports-10 are probably bored of Manning ball too !

[frenchred]

10 hours ago, BilboBaggins05 said:

Meadow lane serving as an away pub.

 

Can we park here for the match? Anyone know?

[bcfc01]

10 hours ago, BilboBaggins05 said:

Meadow lane serving as an away pub.

 

Been there before.

Nottingham County are much more welcoming than Notts Forest.

[Back of the Dolman]

1 hour ago, JP Hampton said:

Will they be using VAR. seems crazy not to have consistency across the games. 

Yes VAR will be used 

[wayne allisons tongues]

5 Live have mentioned that Newcastle at Blackburn and Man Utd at forest or us are the 2 live matches on the BBC  for the 5th round.

[Olé]

9 hours ago, wayne allisons tongues said:

5 Live have mentioned that Newcastle at Blackburn and Man Utd at forest or us are the 2 live matches on the BBC  for the 5th round.

On Wednesday 28th February. Since when has the Fifth Round been played midweek?

[ralphindevon]

4 minutes ago, Olé said:

On Wednesday 28th February. Since when has the Fifth Round been played midweek?

Last season v Man City was but yeah, it doesn’t feel right at all

[Northern Red]

5 minutes ago, Olé said:

On Wednesday 28th February. Since when has the Fifth Round been played midweek?

It was last season for starters.

[boadle]

10 hours ago, Back of the Dolman said:

Yes VAR will be used 

Is this the first game we've been involved in that has VAR? I can't recall one?

[ralphindevon]

16 minutes ago, boadle said:

Is this the first game we've been involved in that has VAR? I can't recall one?

Wasn’t West Ham away?

[View from the Dolman]

2 minutes ago, ralphindevon said:

Wasn’t West Ham away?

It was. As was Sheffield United away in the FA Cup during Covid.

[Sir Geoff]

51 minutes ago, Olé said:

On Wednesday 28th February. Since when has the Fifth Round been played midweek?

Since 2019/20 season.

[Bedred31]

I parked at County for Forest years ago. Looks next door but there’s a gert river in the way, and I seem to recall a longish walk to get to a bridge? Seemed quite a bit longer than the advertised 5-10 mins walk?

[Gimpymoo]

22 hours ago, BilboBaggins05 said:

Meadow lane serving as an away pub.

 

The "Meadow lane sports bar" at Notts county is alright to be fair, comfy with good food as well as far as football catering goes.

For parking, if getting there an hour before kick off, parking on the embankment on the road by the river costs a fiver but be warned, getting out can take forever so not ideal if you ware wanting a quick getaway. I parked at Long Ashton park and ride at your place and that was rather good, quick getaway. Getting away from the City ground in the pedestrian stampede can be slow.

Nottingham council are very much "Anti Car" and it shows. If you are able to walk, I would consider the train station car park, a bit less of a walk than from Ashton Gate to Long ashton park and ride. Can get away reasonably OK. Is a fiver after 10am I think. Would double check.

Train Station is about 10-15 minute walk from Meadow Lane (Notts County) if you are going to the sports bar.

Safe travels to anyone coming to the City Ground tonight.

If you are able to got some shots on goal, you might be surprised how awful our goalie is

 

[The Bard]

1 hour ago, Olé said:

On Wednesday 28th February. Since when has the Fifth Round been played midweek?

About 5 years

[weepywall]

7 minutes ago, Gimpymoo said:

The "Meadow lane sports bar" at Notts county is alright to be fair, comfy with good food as well as far as football catering goes.

For parking, if getting there an hour before kick off, parking on the embankment on the road by the river costs a fiver but be warned, getting out can take forever so not ideal if you ware wanting a quick getaway. I parked at Long Ashton park and ride at your place and that was rather good, quick getaway. Getting away from the City ground in the pedestrian stampede can be slow.

Nottingham council are very much "Anti Car" and it shows. If you are able to walk, I would consider the train station car park, a bit less of a walk than from Ashton Gate to Long ashton park and ride. Can get away reasonably OK. Is a fiver after 10am I think. Would double check.

Train Station is about 10-15 minute walk from Meadow Lane (Notts County) if you are going to the sports bar.

Safe travels to anyone coming to the City Ground tonight.

If you are able to got some shots on goal, you might be surprised how awful our goalie is

 

Thanks for the info...I'm heading up more in hope than expectation and we don't do shots on goal so your keeper should be fine.

[Gimpymoo]

24 minutes ago, weepywall said:

Thanks for the info...I'm heading up more in hope than expectation and we don't do shots on goal so your keeper should be fine.

No worries.

Oh, I forgot to mention and cannot edit post but the £5 parking by the river on the embankment is CASH only.

There is bit before the chargeable area where you can park for free as you go in through the gates to the embankment. This has the second advantage of allowing you to get out quicker. About 20 minute walk to the ground from there.

[Gimpymoo]

How many are you expecting to bring tonight?

[City oz]

19 hours ago, Sir Geoff said:

Hope Manning goes strong for this one. Unforgiveable otherwise, particularly as it will be season over.

He’s being going strong since he started. Unfortunately he’s now at the stage where he’s not many options left. If the FA cup run does not continue after tonight and at least six points achieved in the next four then he might make what could be a city record  of two managers so close together in time in one season to move on. 
The fans expectations are still high but inconsistent performances are starting to be the norm. Mr Lansdown seems to be on a different planet than most and Manning has most probably waken himself up to now what is an uphill battle as if a few wins are not strung together the bricks in his wall will unfortunately come tumbling down. 

[BRISTOL86]

Anyone know if this is likely to be available on any of the erm….fire stick….channels? 

[Komazawa]

10 minutes ago, Gimpymoo said:

How many are you expecting to bring tonight?

Around 2600

[Open End Numb Legs]

13 hours ago, bcfc01 said:

.....Nottingham County are much more welcoming than Notts Forest.

Great work there 

[Open End Numb Legs]

I am fearful of a beating I have to say. Too many games recently on those who are fit and eligible.

I would be very optimistic with a full and rested squad, but unless we held back something when playing Leeds (why would we?), it could get ugly.

Hope to be proven completely wrong. COYR.

[Bazooka Joe]

12 hours ago, Back of the Dolman said:

Yes VAR will be used 

10.30pm finish then.

Nottm to worry about.

[Bazooka Joe]

2 minutes ago, Bazooka Joe said:

10.30pm finish then.

Nottm to worry about.

Ok for some, but Nott Forest of us.

[Big Cheese]

1 hour ago, Gimpymoo said:

The "Meadow lane sports bar" at Notts county is alright to be fair, comfy with good food as well as far as football catering goes.

For parking, if getting there an hour before kick off, parking on the embankment on the road by the river costs a fiver but be warned, getting out can take forever so not ideal if you ware wanting a quick getaway. I parked at Long Ashton park and ride at your place and that was rather good, quick getaway. Getting away from the City ground in the pedestrian stampede can be slow.

Nottingham council are very much "Anti Car" and it shows. If you are able to walk, I would consider the train station car park, a bit less of a walk than from Ashton Gate to Long ashton park and ride. Can get away reasonably OK. Is a fiver after 10am I think. Would double check.

Train Station is about 10-15 minute walk from Meadow Lane (Notts County) if you are going to the sports bar.

Safe travels to anyone coming to the City Ground tonight.

If you are able to got some shots on goal, you might be surprised how awful our goalie is

 

Your goalie will be ok then, we can go a full 90 minutes without having a shot on target!

[gornagain]

15 hours ago, BUTOR said:

Although they aren't actually showing it, as it's the Plymouth game when you click on the stream

now showing on Sports 10 for tonight

[22A]

2 hours ago, Bedred31 said:

 Looks next door but there’s a gert river in the way, 

That's where the 70's chant of "You're going in the river" originated.

Meanwhile Sports 10 is now showing tonight's game; https://sports-10.com/nottingham-forest-v-bristol-city/

As both teams can forget League success this season, I suggest this could well be the last meaningful game for the losers, so hopefully, we'll see two teams both going for it.

[LilRascal]

14 minutes ago, 22A said:

As both teams can forget League success this season, I suggest this could well be the last meaningful game for the losers, so hopefully, we'll see two teams both going for it.

haven’t Forest got a possible relegation scrap to worry about? That might be higher on their priority list than the cup..

[Gimpymoo]

48 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said:

I am fearful of a beating I have to say. Too many games recently on those who are fit and eligible.

I would be very optimistic with a full and rested squad, but unless we held back something when playing Leeds (why would we?), it could get ugly.

Hope to be proven completely wrong. COYR.

We are in a similar position really, injuries, players at AFCON, players ineligible, total nightmare.

January could have been a quiet month but we insisted on turning two games into four, with one and maybe two going to extra time.

[Gimpymoo]

2 minutes ago, LilRascal said:

haven’t Forest got a possible relegation scrap to worry about? That might be higher on their priority list than the cup..

My thoughts are "go for the Cup".

All psychological, in our promotion season, we got a quarter final and smashed Leicester on the way, very few were saying "But what about the league". Last season, we got a League cup semi final, in a relegation battle.

[southside]

25 minutes ago, 22A said:

That's where the 70's chant of "You're going in the river" originated.

Meanwhile Sports 10 is now showing tonight's game; https://sports-10.com/nottingham-forest-v-bristol-city/

As both teams can forget League success this season, I suggest this could well be the last meaningful game for the losers, so hopefully, we'll see two teams both going for it.

That's where the 70's chant of "You're going in the river" originated

First heard it from  Ipswich up there in the cup 78ish, followed by howls of laughter from our lot

Edited February 7 by southside

[Curr Avon]

Apologies if this has been covered before, and before that probably, but how about this 4-4-1-1 line-up?

O'Leary

Tanner Vyner Dickie Roberts

Knight McCrorie Williams Bell

Wells

Conway

 

 

[W-S-M Seagull]

56 minutes ago, Big Cheese said:

Your goalie will be ok then, we can go a full 90 minutes without having a shot on target!

We're gonna win it by them scoring an own goal with us having zero shots on target.  

32 minutes ago, 22A said:

That's where the 70's chant of "You're going in the river" originated.

Meanwhile Sports 10 is now showing tonight's game; https://sports-10.com/nottingham-forest-v-bristol-city/

As both teams can forget League success this season, I suggest this could well be the last meaningful game for the losers, so hopefully, we'll see two teams both going for it.

They've admitted an FFP breach so their position just outside the relegation is false right now. Once the points deduction is applied they'll be in massive relegation trouble. 

I don't think they will be as motivated as we will be to win to set up a tie again Man Utd. 

[MarcusX]

45 minutes ago, 22A said:

That's where the 70's chant of "You're going in the river" originated.

Meanwhile Sports 10 is now showing tonight's game; https://sports-10.com/nottingham-forest-v-bristol-city/

As both teams can forget League success this season, I suggest this could well be the last meaningful game for the losers, so hopefully, we'll see two teams both going for it.

2 points off the drop (Luton with a game in hand) I'd suggest this will not be Forest's "last meaningful game" by any means!

[redkev]

It seems like the manner of the lose against Leeds has had a big effect in confidence in the fans that we can get anything from this tonight , ( me included ) 

[Curr Avon]

20 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

We're gonna win it by them scoring an own goal with us having zero shots on target.  

They've admitted an FFP breach so their position just outside the relegation is false right now. Once the points deduction is applied they'll be in massive relegation trouble. 

I don't think they will be as motivated as we will be to win to set up a tie again Man Utd. 

I propose that Forest accept WSM's prediction and we can have a stress free night. All those in favour?

Edited February 7 by Curr Avon