2010-11 npower Championship Preview: Nottingham Forest

Last updated : 02 August 2010 By Kevin Markey

















I'm extremely worried. Not only have we had no new signings, but we've weakened, with James Perch leaving (although some fans are pleased about that) and Joe Garner shipped out on loan (who many, myself included, regard as one of our better strikers). Even more alarming is the apparent fallout between the board and the manager. There are lots of rumours doing the rounds that Billy Davies and the board have had enough of each other (over the board's inability to sign anyone and Billy's need to mouth off in public). If things get patched up and we get a couple of signings we'll be fine (though last season was an overachievement). If it falls apart, who knows?

Last season 3rd Prediction 7th

The new boys Transfers are a major problem. I don't know if Billy's targets are unrealistic, whether the budget is uncompetitive or if our "acquisitions panel" is just really poor at negotiating. Most fans point the finger at the panel.

Men to watch Wes Morgan and Lee Camp are loved by the fans and Rob Earnshaw absolutely loves us.

Best youngsters Radi Majewski: he's a proper talent, too good for the Championship (just watch that goal against West Brom on YouTube). However, people know about him now so I can see him being double-marked out of the game.

Target for the boo-boys Perchio has left, so that's one less to boo. So it will fall on Dele Adebola, David McGoldrick and everyone's favourite scapegoat, Luke Chambers.

Hate figure Derby County, "Non-League" Nigel Clough and Robbie Savage, of course. And QPR manager Colin will always be up there.

Going up Burnley, Cardiff, QPR
Going down Barnsley, Scunthorpe, Crystal Palace


When Do We Meet?
City Ground: 15 Aug 2010
Elland Road: 2 Apr 2011


Previous Positions:
2007-08: 2nd (L1)
2008-09: 19th
2009-10: 3rd

Odds
Promotion: 11/4
Relegation: 20/1

First team squad (As of 21 July 2010)
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.PositionPlayer
1EnglandGKLee Camp
4EnglandDFLuke Chambers
5EnglandDFWes Morgan
6EnglandDFKelvin Wilson
7EnglandMFPaul Anderson
8EnglandMFLewis McGugan
9NigeriaFWDele Adebola
10WalesFWRobert Earnshaw
11EnglandFWNathan Tyson
12EnglandMFGarath McCleary
15EnglandMFChris Cohen
16WalesDFChris Gunter
No.PositionPlayer
17EnglandFWDavid McGoldrick
18EnglandMFPaul McKenna (captain)
19FranceMFGuy Moussi
21EnglandGKPaul Smith
23EnglandFWDexter Blackstock
26EnglandMFMatt Thornhill
28PolandMFRadosław Majewski
29EnglandDFJulian Bennett
33EnglandDFJoel Lynch
37Republic of IrelandDFBrendan Moloney
38EnglandGKKarl Darlow