Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[Ozzjim]

I’ve been informed that Onana wasn’t injured at the weekend. He was sick. Anybody else heard this?

Unai said a pain in his knee I think and rested as precaution

[HolteL4]

We've lost a game (despite having three really good chances to put it to bed) and some are losing their heads. A bit of positivity will do some the world of good.

‘Losing their heads’ ? Fucking hell ! Are you always so fucking deliberately obtrusive ?
It’s a pre match thread. People are just voicing their thoughts and concerns.

Same here, Vs Sunderland who had nothing to play for we were comfortable and imploded, Sunderland then got battered 5:0 by Forest who have scored 9 in what 2 games, we played Fulham and we weren't weren't great.  I think it's perfectly understandable that fans are a little concerned. The concerns might all come to nothing and we'll win easily, but there is reason to be a little concerned.

[Behind Bluenose Lines]

 Just hope we don't lose tomorrow: I'd fancy us to go through to the final (probably on pens!  ) next week then.

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We've lost a game (despite having three really good chances to put it to bed) and some are losing their heads. A bit of positivity will do some the world of good.

‘Losing their heads’ ? Fucking hell ! Are you always so fucking deliberately obtrusive ?
It’s a pre match thread. People are just voicing their thoughts and concerns.

Same here, Vs Sunderland who had nothing to play for we were comfortable and imploded, Sunderland then got battered 5:0 by Forest who have scored 9 in what 2 games, we played Fulham and we weren't weren't great.  I think it's perfectly understandable that fans are a little concerned. The concerns might all come to nothing and we'll win easily, but there is reason to be a little concerned.

Did you watch the Sunderland Forest game?

[Baldy]

At least we have 'two bites at the cherry' in qualifying for the Champions League. Could be worth approx 70-80 million quid to us.

Forest have one bite at qualifying and are also battling to survive relegation. The next month could be worth approx 200-300 million quid to them.

They are under more pressure than us and will fight to the last drop. Their owner will demand it. Match their intensity and over the two legs our extra quality will shine through.

Not expecting a PSG/Bayern type match. Be more more like the Kilkenny Cats.

   

[Stu]

I’ve been informed that Onana wasn’t injured at the weekend. He was sick. Anybody else heard this?

Unai said a pain in his knee I think and rested as precaution

He’s in training today according to John Townley, and they’re seeing how he goes.

[Goldenballs]

Since their new manager took over they've been better than we have in that period. Obviously we've had injury problems, I'm sure they probably have too.

They're where they are because of bizarre managerial appointments, lurching from Nuno to Ange to Dyche. They're better than their league position suggests so I can see why people are nervous about it, it wouldn't be a shock to me if they win the first leg.

Could be 3-1, could be 0-1, neither scoreline would surprise me tbh, given our recent semi final dissapointments, and overall lack of balls in the last 30 years.

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Forest were in a semi final last season and lost. Given how us working on fumes 2 years ago is apparently relevant, I'm at a loss as to why that one isn't. Or their endless play off battering by the likes of Stoke etc.

[dorsetvillian]

Forest seemed to have stumbled on a new formation having lost Hudson - Odoi and it seems to have benefited them going forward.

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Their win at Sunderland was nothing to do with formations. People clearly didn't watch that first half. A half where after Jesus wins a header st the back post for the own goal, Sunderland decided that it was better to just stop marking him all together. And to be even more helpful, have their keeper pass the ball to Wood.

[Baldy]

Unai on Forest game, team news:

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2026/april/29/prematch-team-news-for-forest-first-leg/

[ADVILLAFAN]

Sounding like Murillo out, but Jair may be available. Shame, as I was hoping Morato would play.

Sangare also in contention for them.

[TheToffnar]

Their win at Sunderland was nothing to do with formations. People clearly didn't watch that first half. A half where after Jesus wins a header st the back post for the own goal, Sunderland decided that it was better to just stop marking him all together. And to be even more helpful, have their keeper pass the ball to Wood.

People will call it cope, but it was probably one of the worst defensive displays I've seen from a PL side for some time. Amateur hour stuff at times.

Clearly had their ears chewed off at half time as they looked a lot more composed in the second.

[eamonn]

A pity they didn't defend like that against us a few days prior, we might have scored 8 instead of 4.