Forest Boffin

In his concluding review of Nottingham Forest’s season, Forest Boffin follows up his first tactical analysis of 2014-15 with a frank assessment of the Reds’ misfortunes

Another season to forget for Nottingham Forest, somewhat predictably derailed by injuries, confidence and form. Forest Boffin begins his tactical analysis of 2014-15 with a defence of what Stuart Pearce was trying to achieve

Nottingham Forest’s strong start to the season was, somewhat predictably, derailed by injuries. But it’s the loss of Andy Reid and Chris Cohen in midfield that has proved crucial, says Forest Boffin

As Nottingham Forest and Derby County fans both remembered Brian Clough, a tight, grouchy game saw the East Midlands derby end in a 1-1 draw. Forest Boffin offers a fan’s eye view from the City Ground…

In part two of Forest Boffin’s assessment of the season’s tactics, Billy Davies’ switch to a 4-2-3-1 system kept Nottingham Forest in touch with the league leaders — until everything began to fall apart

This should have been Forest’s year. After strengthening over the summer they had the players and manager to compete favourably for promotion, but a series of own-goals and misfortune destroyed this dream; what went wrong? Forest Boffin assesses the season’s tactics

Billy Davies’ Promotion Ambulance hit another pothole on Saturday, as Doncaster Rovers delivered another jolt to the nerves by holding Nottingham Forest…

It’s been an inconsistent season for Forest so far as manager Billy Davies has needed to shuffle his team and tactics. Forest Boffin identifies the three…

How have Billy Davies’ tactics changed since last season? Forest Boffin believes a changed focus to crossing the ball, as well as maintaining possession…

From Sean O’Driscoll’s 4-1-3-2 to Billy Davies’ diamond midfield, it’s been an interesting season for tactics in the Championship. Forest Boffin looks at Nottingham Forest’s…