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I was finally able to obtain a PS5 earlier this summer and I have picked up FIFA 22. I have had plenty of Manager Career's in the past (Hamburg in FIFA 14, Borussia Monchengladbach in FIFA 16, RCD Espanyol in FIFA 19, and of course my Bayer Leverkusen one in FIFA 21). This will be my first one in England and their four-tiered system.

I briefly ran a Forest career with PES 2021 so I am not unfamiliar with them. They had a lot of success in the 1970's, winning back-to-back European Cups. The goal here is to earn promotion from the SkyBet EFL Championship back into the Premier League and then qualify for European competition once again.

2021-22 SEASON
The Down Low on the Tricky Trees:

MANAGER: Mister Ninja
CAREER RECORD: (0-0-0)
STADIUM: City Ground (Capacity: 30,446)
RIVALS: Derby County (East Midlands Derby), Leicester City
TRANSFER BUDGET: $17,257,500
CLUB WORTH: $76,700,000
CURRENT WEEKLY WAGES: $747,000
WEEKLY WAGE BUDGET: $108,627
EXPECTATIONS: Gain Automatic Promotion; Concentrate on Youth Academy

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST RIVALS:

2021-22 EFL Championship Record: (14-12-20, 54 pts) 14th
2022-23 EFL Championship Record: (11-5-3, 38 pts) 4th

Home: (18-8-13)
Away: (12-12-12)
Neutral: (1-2-4)

Carabao Cup Record: (1-2-2)
FA Cup Record: (4-1-1)
2021 Champions Cup (France): (1-0-2)
2022 Champions Trophy (Spain): (0-2-1)



AFC BOURNEMOUTH (0-0-3)
August 14, 2021: Nottingham Forest 0:2 AFC Bournemouth
February 19, 2022: AFC Bournemouth 5:1 Nottingham Forest
September 10, 2022 AFC Bournemouth 4:0 Nottingham Forest
March 14, 2023:


AFC WIMBLEDON (1-0-0)
August 9, 2022: AFC Wimbledon 2:4 Nottingham Forest (Carabao Cup - Round #1)


AS SAINT-ETIENNE (1-0-0)
July 4, 2021: Nottingham Forest 2:1 AS Saint-Etienne (Champions Cup)


ASTON VILLA (1-1-0)
January 18, 2022: Nottingham Forest 1:1 Aston Villa (FA Cup - Third Round)
January 12, 2022: Aston Villa 1:2 Nottingham Forest (FA Cup - Third Round Replay)


BARNSLEY (2-0-0)
September 29, 2021: Barnsley 1:2 Nottingham Forest
January 1, 2022: Nottingham Forest 1:0 Barnsley


BIRMINGHAM CITY (1-0-2)
October 2, 2021: Birmingham City 1:0 Nottingham Forest
April 9, 2022: Nottingham Forest 0:1 Birmingham City
September 17, 2022: Nottingham Forest 4:1 Birmingham City
March 18, 2023:


BLACKBURN ROVERS (2-0-1)
August 18, 2021: Nottingham Forest 2:1 Blackburn Rovers
February 9, 2022: Blackburn Rovers 2:0 Nottingham Forest
October 6, 2022: Nottingham Forest 3:2 Blackburn Rovers
January 14, 2023:


BLACKPOOL (1-0-1)
October 16, 2021: Nottingham Forest 1:0 Blackpool
April 2, 2022: Blackpool 2:1 Nottingham Forest


BRISTOL CITY (2-1-0)
October 19, 2021: Bristol City 1:3 Nottingham Forest
February 26, 2022: Nottingham Forest 1:1 Bristol City
August 13, 2022: Nottingham Forest 4:2 Bristol City
January 28, 2023:


CARDIFF CITY (3-1-1)
September 11, 2021: Nottingham Forest 0:2 Cardiff City
January 23, 2022: Cardiff City 1:2 Nottingham Forest (FA Cup - Fourth Round)
January 29, 2022: Cardiff City 0:2 Nottingham Forest
August 24, 2022: Cardiff City 2:2 (2:3) Nottingham Forest (Carabao Cup - Round #2)
October 29, 2022: Cardiff City 1:2 Nottingham Forest
December 14, 2022:


COVENTRY CITY (2-0-2)
August 7, 2021: Coventry City 1:0 Nottingham Forest
February 5, 2022: Nottingham Forest 2:1 Coventry City
September 6, 2022: Nottingham Forest 4:1 Coventry City
October 25, 2022: Nottingham Forest 1:2 Coventry City (Carabao Cup - Round #4)
March 18, 2023:


DEPORTIVO ALAVES (0-0-1)
July 6, 2022: Deportivo Alaves 1:0 Nottingham Forest


DERBY COUNTY (1-2-0)
August 28, 2021: Derby County 0:0 Nottingham Forest
January 19, 2022: Nottingham Forest 2:0 Derby County
September 24, 2022: Derby County 2:2 Nottingham Forest
April 1, 2023:


FATIH KARAGUMRUK SK (0-0-1)
July 7, 2021: Fatih Karagumruk 3:0 Nottingham Forest (Champions Cup)


FULHAM (0-0-2)
October 23, 2021: Nottingham Forest 0:2 Fulham
March 19, 2022: Fulham 2:1 Nottingham Forest


HUDDERSFIELD TOWN (0-2-0)
September 18, 2021: Huddersfield Town 3:3 Nottingham Forest
December 29, 2021: Nottingham Forest 1:1 Huddersfield Town


HULL CITY (0-1-1)
December 18, 2021: Nottingham Forest 0:3 Hull City
May 7, 2022: Hull City 0:0 Nottingham Forest


RC LENS (0-1-0)
July 3, 2022: Nottingham Forest 1:1 RC Lens


LUTON TOWN (1-0-2)
November 23, 2021: Nottingham Forest 0:1 Luton Town
April 15, 2022: Luton Town 4:0 Nottingham Forest
August 17, 2022: Luton Town 0:1 Nottingham Forest
January 18, 2023:


MIDDLESBROUGH (1-2-0)
September 15, 2021: Nottingham Forest 6:2 Middlesbrough
December 26, 2021: Middlesbrough 1:1 Nottingham Forest
October 15, 2022: Middlesbrough 1:1 Nottingham Forest
February 5, 2023:


MILLWALL (0-2-2)
August 10, 2021, 2021: Nottingham Forest 1:3 Millwall (Carabao Cup - Round #1)
September 25, 2021: Nottingham Forest 2:3 Millwall
January 15, 2022: Millwall 0:0 Nottingham Forest
November 19, 2022: Millwall 1:1 Nottingham Forest
March 29, 2023:


NEWCASTLE UNITED (1-0-1)
March 1, 2022: Nottingham Forest 1:0 Newcastle United (FA Cup - Fifth Round)
October 1, 2022: Newcastle United 2:0 Nottingham Forest
December 25, 2022:


NORWICH CITY (0-1-0)
November 23, 2022: Nottingham Forest 1:1 Norwich City
December 31, 2022:


OXFORD UNITED (1-0-0)
August 20, 2022: Nottingham Forest 4:1 Oxford United
April 15, 2023:


PETERBOROUGH UNITED (2-0-1)
December 4, 2021: Nottingham Forest 2:0 Peterborough United
May 11, 2022, 2022: Peterborough United 2:1 Nottingham Forest
July 30, 2022: Nottingham Forest 3:0 Peterborough United
February 25, 2023:


PRESTON NORTH END (0-1-2)
November 6, 2021: Nottingham Forest 1:3 Preston North End
February 22, 2022: Preston North End 4:3 Nottingham Forest
September 28, 2022: Nottingham Forest 0:0 Preston North End
December 28, 2022:


QUEENS PARK RANGERS (1-1-0)
October 30, 2021: Queens Park Rangers 0:2 Nottingham Forest
March 15, 2022: Nottingham Forest 0:0 Queens Park Rangers
December 10, 2022:
March 25, 2023:


READING (0-1-1)
November 20, 2021: Reading 1:1 Nottingham Forest
March 30, 2022: Nottingham Forest 0:1 Reading
December 3, 2022:
April 22, 2023:


ROTHERHAM UNITED (1-0-0)
October 19, 2022: Nottingham Forest 2:0 Rotherham United
February 11, 2023:


SD EIBAR (0-1-0)
July 10, 2022: Nottingham Forest 2:2 SD Eibar


SHEFFIELD UNITED (0-0-2)
November 2, 2021: Nottingham Forest 0:2 Sheffield United
March 5, 2022: Sheffield United 1:0 Nottingham Forest


SOUTHAMPTON (0-1-0)
September 22, 2022: Nottingham Forest 1:1 (2:0) Southampton (Carabao Cup - Round #3)


STADE BRESTOIS 29 (0-0-1)
July 11, 2021: Nottingham Forest 1:3 Stade Brestois (Champions Cup)


STOKE CITY (2-0-1)
August 21, 2021: Stoke City 2:4 Nottingham Forest
February 12, 2022: Nottingham Forest 3:0 Stoke City
October 22, 2022: Nottingham Forest 2:3 Stoke City
December 17, 2022:



SUNDERLAND (1-0-0)
August 8, 2022: Sunderland 1:2 Nottingham Forest
February 19, 2023:


SWANSEA CITY (1-2-0)
December 11, 2021: Swansea City 0:0 Nottingham Forest
April 30, 2022: Nottingham Forest 0:0 Swansea City
August 27, 2022: Swansea City 1:2 Nottingham Forest
May 13, 2023:


WEST BROMWICH ALBION (1-1-0)
November 27, 2021: West Bromwich Albion 2:2 Nottingham Forest
April 18, 2022: Nottingham Forest 3:2 West Bromwich Albion


WEST HAM UNITED (1-0-0)
March 12, 2022: Nottingham Forest 3:0 West Ham United (FA Cup - Quarterfinals)


WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS (0-0-1)
April 23, 2022: Wolverhampton Wanderers 2:0 Nottingham Forest (FA Cup - Semifinals)

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST TRANSACTIONS

August 5, 2021: Acquired LW Jayden Braaf from Manchester City for $3,800,000 transfer fee
August 5, 2021: Acquired LB/LW Alex Balde from FC Barcelona for $4,000,000 transfer fee
August 5, 2021: Acquired CAM Robert Navarro from Real Sociedad for $4,500,000 transfer fee.
August 17, 2021: Acquired CF Anass Zaroury from Sporting Charleroi for $5,300,00 buyout.
August 21, 2021: Acquired CB Jarrad Braithwaite from Everton for $3,500,000 transfer fee.
August 31, 2021: Acquired ST Liam Delap from Manchester City for $4,500,000.
January 1, 2022: Djed Spence loan recalled by Middlesbrough.
January 1, 2022: Jodri Osei-Tutu loan recalled by Arsenal.
January 1, 2022: Lewis Grabban transferred to Angers SCO for $1,250,000 transfer fee.
January 1, 2022: Lyle Taylor transferred to FC Luzern for $1,500,000 transfer fee.
January 27, 2022: Acquired CM Teddy Teuma from Union SG for $2,000,000.
January 31, 2022: Cafu transferred to Union SG for $1,500,000 transfer fee.
July 2, 2022: Acquired CDM Romeo Lavia from Manchester City for $2,400,00 transfer fee.
July 8, 2022: Acquired ST Lois Openda on one-year loan from Club Brugge
August 10, 2022: ST Nuno de Costa transferred to CFR Cluj for #1,700,000 transfer fee.
August 24, 2022: Signed free agent LWB Adan Gutierrez.
August 31, 2022: Signed free agent LB Dominic Thompson.
August 31, 2022: Acquired CM Bersant Celina from Dijon FCO for $5,000,000 transfer fee.
September 10, 2022: RM Joe Lolley transferred to AFC Bournemouth for $2,200,000 transfer fee.

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST HISTORY

2021-22 Season:
EFL Championship: (14-12-20, 54 pts) 14th Position
Carabao Cup: 1st Round, lost to Millwall 2-1
FA Cup: Semifinals, lost to Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0
MVP: Milan Borjan, GK, 46 appearances, 11 clean sheets, 7.0 avg rtg, 10 MOTM
Recap: The EFL Championship was a disappointment for Nottingham Forest, finishing in 14th position and only winning one of their final 14 matches. But a run to the semifinals of the FA Cup maybe gave a glimpse of what this side is capable of in the future.



2021-22 Season:
Premier League Champion: Manchester City
EFL Championship Champion: Sheffield United
Carabao Cup Champion: Everton
FA Cup Champion: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Champions League: FC Barcelona (defeated Atletico Madrid)
Europa League: Manchester City (defeated Real Sociedad)
Europa Conference League: Tottenham Hotspur (defeated Bayer Leverkusen)
Relegated to League One: Barnsley, Huddersfield Town, Blackpool
Promoted to Premier League: Sheffield United, Fulham, West Bromwich Albion
Player of the Year: Ryan Christie, AFC Bournemouth
Keeper of the Year: Robin Olsen, Sheffield United
Golden Boot: Ryan Christie (AFC Bournemouth) 29 goals
Manager of the Year: Paul Heckingbottom, Sheffield United

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2021-22 Preseason Roster

FORMATION: 4-2-3-1 WIDE

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Nottingham Forest will begin the Mister Ninja era with a trip to France as they were invited to the 2021 Champions Cup. They will face Trench sides AS Saint-Etienne and Stade Brestois 29 along with Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk SK in the group stage.

Forest will open up the EFL Championship campaign at Coventry City on August 7th and finish at Hull City on May 7th. They will face rival Derby County in the East Midlands Derby on August 28th away and January 22nd at City Ground.

Forest will face Millwall in the first round of the Carabao Cup on August 10th at City Ground.

They will face recently demoted clubs Fulham (October 23rd and March 19th), West Bromwich Albion (November 27th and April 18th) and Sheffield United (November 2nd and March 5th).

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CHAMPIONS TROPHY RECAP


Nottingham Forest made an early exit from the 2021 Champions Trophy Tournament in France.

France (AP) - Nottingham Forest's trip to France for the preseason Champion's Trophy tournament was a short one as they bowed out in the group stage. An opening win over AS-Saint Etienne was followed by losses to Fatih Karagumruk and Stade Brestois.

Manager Ninja went with his preferred 11 in the opening match, a 2-1 victroy over French side AS-Saint Etienne. Goals from Joao Carvalho and substitute Lyle Taylor paced Forest to the opening win in the tournament. But things went south from there as Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk had their way with Nottingham Forest 3-nil on match day two. Forest fielded their "B" side in that match.

They would close out their tourney with a 3-1 loss to French side Stade Brestois. A goal from Philip Zinckernagel put Forest in front late in the opening half in a match where Forest really dominated play. But in a match where Forest needed a win, they could not hold on with Stade Brestois scoring three times in a nine minute span early in the second half to send the French side to a 3-1 victory and helping them top the group.

Fatih Karagumruk defeated French side Montpellier in the first semifinal, 2-nil, with German side Greuther Furth defeating Stade Brestois 2-1 in the other semifinal.

Fatih Karagumruk SK would win the 2021 Champions Trophy as they defeated Greuther Furth 4-3 on penalties after playing to a 2-2 draw in the final in Paris on Sunday, July 18. Aleksander Pesic scored twice in the final and scored the winning penalty kick for the Turkish side.

Stade Brestois' Franck Honorat earned the Player of the Tournament honors with two goals and an assist. He led the French side to a semifinal loss to Greuther Furth.

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SUMMER TEAM NEWS

West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire (AP) - As teh 2021-22 campaign approaches, Nottingham Forest have made a few moves in the transfer market focusing on youth, bring in three teenagers.

Robert Navarro was purchased from Real Sociedad for $4.5 M. The 19-year-old center midfielder could see time with the preferred eleven before long. He is a very skilled player and could be a future star at Nottingham.

The other two are a bit more of long term developmental players but the club feels they will be crucial in the future plans of the club. Jayden Braaf was acquired from Manchester City for $3.8M. The 18-year-old winger can play on the left or right side and is an excellent dribbler to go along with his lightning speed.

Alex Balde, a 17-year-old left back, was acquired from FC Barcelona for $4M. He is quick and good with the ball at his feet. He is more of a project but could rotate into and out of the lineup in less important matches.

The club is still looking at adding a center back and had talks with Everton about Jarrad Branthwaite, but talks broke down. The club is also looking at a couple of German central defenders and a striker from Belgium.

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CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHDAY 1

vs.

COVENTRY CITY 1:0 NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Ricoh Arena (Capacity: 32,609)


Nottingham Forest had one breakdown on Saturday and it cost them in their opener at Coventry City..

SCORING:
55' - (COV) - M. Godden

DISCIPLINE:
NONE

8/7/21
Coventry, West Midlands (AP) - The Mister Ninja era at Nottingham Forest started off on the wrong foot as they dropped a 1-nil decision at a rainy Ricoh Arena against Coventry City. Matt Godden's goal in the 55th minute proved to be the difference between the sides in a pretty evenly played match.

Nottingham Forest held a big advantage in possession in this match but could not put together many great scoring chances. They were outshot 9-8 with Coventry City holding a 6-4 advantage in shots on target and an expected goals advantage of 3.5 to 1.2. Nottingham outshot Coventry City 5-2 in the second half.

Forest's best chance came late when Philip Zinckernagel raced down the right side and got past the Coventry defense, but his shot was stopped by keeper Tim Ronning. Alex Mighten had a chance in the 53rd minute but his shot bounced off the woodwork.

Nottingham Forest keeper and captain Milan Borjan earned Man of the Match honors. He had a match rating of 7.4 making five saves on six shots on target.

They won't have much time to reflect on the opening loss as they will host Millwall on Tuesday evening at the City Ground in the first round of the Carabao Cup. They return to EFL Championship play next Saturday as they will host preseason favorites AFC Bournemouth at City Ground as they try to avoid consecutive losses to open the campaign.

Match Day 1 Results:
AFC Bournemouth 0:4 West Bromwich Albion
Fulham 4:2 Middlesbrough
Blackburn Rovers 1:1 Swansea City
Luton Town 2:1 Peterborough United
Stoke City 0:3 Reading
Cardiff City 0:0 Barnsley
Bristol City 1:0 Blackpool
Derby County 0:1 Huddersfield Town
Preston North End 1:0 Hull City
Queens Park Rangers 0:2 Millwall
Sheffield United 1:0 Birmingham City

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CARABAO CUP FIRST ROUND



vs.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1:3 MILLWALL
City Ground (Capacity: 30,576)


Jed Wallace unleashes a howitzer into the top right corner to seal teh win for Millwall.

SCORING:
14' - (MIL) - T. Bradshaw
64' - (NFO) - J. Carvalho
72' - (MIL) - T. Bradshaw
88' - (MIL) - J. Wallace

DISCIPLINE:
NONE

8/10/21
West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire (AP) - Nottingham Forest was bounced from the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening at City Ground, dropping a 3-1 decision to Millwall. Tom Bradshaw scored twice for the visitors as they advanced to the second round.

Bradshaw put Millwall in front just 14 minutes in, splitting the Forest defense and taking a pass from Jed Wallace, then striking it into the top left corner from just inside the box.

Alex Mighten had a chance to level it in the 20th minute for Forest, but his shot rang off of the woodwork. The teams went to the break with Millwall holding a 1-nil advantage.

Nottingham Forest would level the match in the 64th minute as Joao Carvalho dribbled past his defender and struck a low right footed shot into the lower left corner. Forest had dominated possession up to that point and finally received their reward.

But it was short lived, as just eight minutes later Tom Bradshaw struck again. This time he made a run down the middle and Jed Wallace was able to thread a pass into him. He blasted it past Milan Borjan to make it 2-1. Jed Wallace would add a late goal as he hit an absolute cracker into the top right corner from outside of the penalty area to give Millwall a 3-1 advantage.

Millwall outshot Nottingham Forest 12-11 despite Forest possessing the ball for almost twice as long. Millwall had sic shots on target, while Nottingham had just four. Jed Wallace was the Man of the Match, earning an 8.8 rating with his goal and two assists.

Nottingham Forest returns to EFL Championship play on Saturday as they will host AFC Bournemouth.

Carabao Cup First Round Results:
Oldham 2:1 Cheltenham
Ipswich Town 2:2 Derby County (Derby County advanced 5-4 on penalties)
Burton 1:0 Rotherham
Blackpool 1:0 Forest Green
Charlton Athletic 0:0 Mansfield Town (Mansfield Town advanced 4-3 on penalties)
Wimbledon 0:2 Exeter
Portsmouth 0:0 Hartlepool (Portsmouth advanced 5-4 on penalties)
Bristol City 1:2 Bolton Wanderers
Sutton 2:0 Cardiff City
Cambridge 1:1 Blackburn Rovers (Cambridge advanced 4-3 on penalties)
Northampton 2:4 Swansea City
Stoke City 2:1 Luton Town
Rochdale 1:2 Bristol Rovers
AFC Bournemouth 1:1 Swindon Town (AFC Bournemouth advanced 5-4 on penalties)
Barnsley 1:1 Wycombe (Wycombe advanced 5-4 on penalties)
Sunderland 0:0 Salford (Sunderland advanced 5-4 on penalties)
Plymouth 1:0 Newport
Lincoln 0:1 Hull City
Birmingham City 1:2 Harrogate
Coventry City 1:2 Oxford United
Gillingham 2:1 Sheffield Wednesday
West Bromwich Albion 1:0 Crewe Alexander
Colchester 1:2 Walsall
Middlesbrough 1:1 Wigan Athletic (Wigan Athletic advanced 5-4 on penalties)
Preston North End 2:0 Barrow
Reading 3:1 Doncaster
Port Vale 2:1 Stevenage
S****horpe 0:4 Huddersfield Town
MK Dons 1:1 Peterborough United (MK Dons advanced 4-3 on penalties)
Accrington 0:1 Shrewsbury
Fleetwood Town 3:0 Carlisle
QPR 1:2 Crawley
Tranmere Rovers 2:3 Fulham
Bradford City 0:0 Morecambe (Bradford City advanced 4-3 on penalties)
Leyton Orient 3:2 Sheffield United

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CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHDAY 2

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0:2 AFC BOURNEMOUTH
City Ground (Capacity: 30,576)


Ryan Christie raced in and scored to put AFC Bournemouth up 2-nil.

SCORING:
42' - (BOU) - D. Solanke
76' - (BOU) - R. Christie

DISCIPLINE:
74' - (NFO) - P. Zinckernagel (Yellow)

8/14/21
West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire (AP) - Nottingham Forest's tough start to the 2021-22 campaign continued on Saturday afternoon as the dropped a 2-nil decision at home to AFC Bournemouth. Dominic Solanke and Ryan Christie each scored for the guests as Nottingham dropped to (0-0-2) on the young season.

Dominic Solanke got Bournemouth on the board late in the opening half, drilling one into the top right corner from just inside the box in the 42nd minute. It was a very evenly played first half with Forest dominating possession, but once again they could not convert their chances. Each side had five first half shots.

Joao Carvalho had a golden opportunity to level the match in the 60th minute, but his shot from the top of the six yard box rolled just wide of the left post.

Ryan Christie then scored a huge insurance goal on the counter attack in the 76th minute to put this one to bed.

The shots were even in this match at 11-11 with Nottingham managing 4 on target to just three from Bournemouth, but Forest could not score. They held a 60-40 advantage in possession in the loss.

Dominic Solnke was named Man of the Match with a 7.4 match rating. He scored the first goal and assisted on the second Bournemouth goal. He took five shots with just one on target attempt.

Nottingham Forest (0-0-2, 0 pts) will return to action on Wednesday evening at City Ground as they take on the Blackburn Rovers (1-1-0, 4 pts).

Match Day 2 Results:
Swansea City 0:3 Sheffield United
Huddersfield Town 2:4 Fulham
West Bromwich Albion 1:1 Luton Town
Millwall 0:1 Blackburn Rovers
Middlesbrough 2:1 Bristol City
Blackpool 1:2 Cardiff City
Barnsley 2:3 Coventry City
Hull City 1:1 Queens Park Rangers
Reading 1:1 Preston North End
Birmingham City 1:0 Stoke City
Peterborough United 1:1 Derby County

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CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHDAY 3

vs.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2:1 BLACKBURN ROVERS
City Ground (Capacity: 30,576)


Anass Zaroury scored the match winner in his club debut.

SCORING:
62' - (BLB) - J. Buckley
70' - (NFO) - J. Carvalho
90'+7 - (NFO) - A. Zaroury

DISCIPLINE:
41' - (NFO) - R. Yates (Yellow)
88' - (BLB) - D. Lenihan (Yellow)

8/18/21
West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire (AP) - Nottingham Forest picked up their first win of the 2021-22 campaign in dramatic fashion on Wednesday evening as newcomer Anass Zaroury scored in the seventh minute of injury time to send Forest to a 2-1 victory over the Blackburn Rovers at City Ground. The full three points were much deserved as Nottingham Forest easily played their best match thus far under new manager Mister Ninja.

The opening half was scoreless but Nottingham Forest dominated, outshooting their guests 11-4 including 6-2 in shots on target. But as has been the case this far, they were unable to find the back of the net.

Then in the 62nd minute, a turnover by keeper Milan Borjan setup Blackburn to take the lead. His clearance kick went right to Johnson who sent it back into Dolan who one timed a pass to an unmarked John Buckley, who tapped it home to give Blackburn the lead despite having none of the run of play.

Minutes later Joao Carvalho looked like he would level it, but his shot was somehow saved by Thomas Kaminski to keep the visitors out in front. Finally in the 70th minute, newly acquired Anass Zaroury sent a perfect through ball onto Joao Carvalho and he raced in alone. This time he made no mistakes and the match was level at 1-1.

It would remain that way late into injury time and it looked like the teams would settle for a draw until Ryan Yates intercepted the ball in the midfield and raced down the left side. He sent a pass across to Zaroury who beat his marker and he knocked it in off the far post to send the City Ground crowd into a frenzy as Nottingham Forest took the lead 2-1 in the seventh minute of injury time.

Anass Zaroury, making his Nottingham Forest debut, scored the match winner and assisted on the other goal.

"We brought in Anass because we needed speed on the front end," said manager Ninja after the match. "He gives us an element that we were lacking the first few matches."

Blackburn keeper Thomas Kaminski earned Man of the Match honors in the loss. He faced 19 shots, including 13 on target and he saved 11 of them. The 19 shots were a season high for Nottingham with another season high in expected goals at 9.6.

The win snaps a five match losing streak across all competitions for the Reds as they improved to (1-0-2, 3 pts) with Blackburn dropping to (1-1-1, 4 pts). Up next will be a trip to Staffordshire on Saturday afternoon as they will take on Stoke City.

Match Day 3 Results:
Swansea City 0:0 Stoke City
Huddersfield Town 0:4 Preston North End
Blackpool 3:3 Coventry City
Peterborough United 0:3 Cardiff City
Barnsley 1:3 Luton Town
Millwall 0:3 Fulham
Reading 1:1 Bristol City
West Bromwich Albion 1:1 Sheffield United
Birmingham City 1:1 AFC Bournemouth
Hull City 0:2 Derby County
Middlesbrough 0:2 Queens Park Rangers

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CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHDAY 4

vs.

STOKE CITY 2:4 NOTTINGHAM FOREST
bet365 Stadium (Capacity: 30,089)


Alex Balde celebrates his first goal at Nottingham Forest.

SCORING:
6' - (NFO) - J. Carvalho
15' - (STK) - A. Sima
40' - (STK) - A. Sima
45' - (NFO) - A. Zaroury
45'+3 - (NFO) - J. Braaf
64' - (NFO) - A. Balde

DISCIPLINE:
76' - (STK) - M. Vrancic (Yellow)

8/21/21
Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire (AP) - Nottingham Forest won their second straight match on a rainy Saturday afternoon as they bested last place Stoke City 4-2 at the bet365 Stadium. Three goals for players acquired in the last month helped pace Nottingham to the victory.

Joao Carvalho got things off to a quick start in this one, scoring in the sixth minute. He took a pass from Alex Balde and put it in under the crossbar to make it 1-nil. Just the quick start that Nottingham was looking for.

But it was Abdallah Sima who answered for Stoke City, scoring twice. In the 15th minute he volleyed home a deflected shot to level the match. Then in the 40th minute he put Stoke City in front with a quick shot from just about the penalty spot that caught Nottingham Forest off guard. Stoke City came into this match without scoring a goal in their first three matches of the season.

But Nottingham Forest struck twice in the dying embers of the first half. First it was newcomer Anass Zaroury, who took a long pass from Joao Carvalho, beat this marker, then raced in and slotted it home to level the match at 2-2. In the third minute of injury time, Jayden Braaf raced down the left wing, dribbled into the box and cracked one over the shoulder of keeper Josef Bursik to put Nottingham Forest in front, 3-2.

A wild first half with five goals and Nottingham outshooting Stoke City 5-3.

The second half was much more defensive as Nottingham Forest sat back, content to defend and limit chances. In the 64th minute Alex Balde dribbled up the left side and hit a left footed shot in that seemed to stun keeper Josef Bursik and Nottingham Forest extended their lead to 4-2.

Forest (2-0-2, 6 pts) would outshoot Stoke City (0-1-3, 1 pt) 14-10 and held a 61-39% advantage in possession. Abdallah Sima earned Man of the Match honors for Stoke City in the loss. He scored twice and had seven shots.

Up Next for Nottingham Forest is a trip to Derbyshire for the East Midlands Derby with Derby County (1-1-2, 4 pts) next Saturday afternoon.

Match Day 4 Results:
Bristol City 0:1 Swansea City
Queens Park Rangers 1:1 Barnsley
Luton Town 1:1 Birmingham City
AFC Bournemouth 1:1 Blackpool
Fulham 3:1 Hull City
Sheffield United 4:0 Huddersfield Town
Derby County 0:1 Middlesbrough
Cardiff City 0:2 Millwall
Blackburn Rovers 1:2 West Bromwich Albion
Coventry City 1:1 Reading
Preston North End 0:1 Peterborough United

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CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHDAY 5

vs.

DERBY COUNTY 0:0 NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Pride Park Stadium (Capacity: 33,597)


Lewis Grabbon ponders his miss in the 86th minute.

SCORING:
NONE

DISCIPLINE:
6' - (DER) - T. Lawrence (Yellow)
9' - (DER) - K . Bielik (Yellow)

8/28/21
Derby, Derbyshire (AP) - Nottingham Forest and Derby County played to a scoreless draw on a rainy Saturday afternoon in the East Midlands Derby at Pride Park Stadium. Each side had plenty of golden opportunities to score but could not as both settled for the point in a scoreless draw.

Lewis Grabbon had a couple of glorious opportunities to score late in the match, twice missing wide and once off of the woodwork. Colin Kazim-Richard missed just over the bar for Derby County in the 81st minute in what was likely their best chance to score.

Derby County outshot Nottingham Forest 12-8 while Nottingham held a huge advantage in possession. Nottingham Forest managed just one shot on target in the match, while Derby County had three.

Derby County was cautioned twice, both in the opening ten minutes of action.

Centerback Joe Worrall was named Man of the Match for Nottingham Forest. He completed 89% of his passes and had two tackles while winning possession seven times in seven chances.

The draw extended Nottingham Forest's unbeaten streak to three matches as they improved to (2-1-2, 7 pts), and leaving Derby County (1-2-2, 5 pts). Up next for Forest is a home match against Cardiff City (2-2-1, 8 pts) after the international break.

Match Day 5 Results:
Huddersfield Town 1:2 Reading
Fulham 1:0 Stoke City
Luton Town 1:2 Sheffield United
Preston North End 1:0 Swansea City
Barnsley 1:3 Birmingham City
Middlesbrough 0:3 Blackburn Rovers
Millwall 1:2 Blackpool
Queens Park Rangers 0:1 Coventry City
Hull City 0:2 AFC Bournemouth
Peterborough United 2:3 West Bromwich Albion
Cardiff City 2:2 Bristol City

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CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Bryan Grabs, LB (Fulham)