Woodsman starts.
Nice of Marinakis to lend them his bedsheet for it.
Three for me, and two for them.
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
Forest host West Ham. Woodsman loves a goal v the Hammers
Frustrating game so far. Underlining how much Elanga’s pace was important for them. Ndoye kept very quiet and Hudson-Odoi often with two players. Hammers happy to sit deep and Paqueta and Hernandez are getting a lot of calls folding, rather than competing.
Edit: and Wood off for Igor Jesus.
Edit: and Wood off for Igor Jesus.
Premier League has been fun to watch so far this year... results are all over the place outside Liverpool, but they seem a little fragile as well.
Not many ppl can say they were subbed off for Jesus.
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
Wood off at 73 mins (0-0) as it finishes in a surprise 0-3 loss to the Hammers.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360808591/watch-liverpools-dominik-szoboszlai-stuns-arsenal-long-range-free-kick
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360808591/watch-liverpools-dominik-szoboszlai-stuns-arsenal-long-range-free-kick
West Ham eased the pressure on manager Graham Potter with a 3-0 win at Nottingham Forest, secured by goals from the 84th minute by Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta — from the penalty spot — and Callum Wilson.
West Ham lost its first two games in the league, conceding eight goals in the process, and also were eliminated from the English League Cup in midweek.
Paqueta, the Brazil midfielder, celebrated his successful penalty kick by pretending to answer a call and throw away a phone before kissing the badge on his jersey — perhaps a nod to being linked over the past 24 hours with a move to Aston Villa.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DODRGnOCu4_/
A brief story about Chris Wood,
9 years between debut and 2nd Premier League goal.
12 clubs.
Was actually 18 at the World Cup!
A brief story about Chris Wood,
9 years between debut and 2nd Premier League goal.
12 clubs.
Was actually 18 at the World Cup!
Supporting the supporters and love an away day anywhere in the world. Kiwis Can Fly!
Nuno sacked by the Greek mafia, turbulent times for Woodsy
Annual finals disappointment enthusiast.
Nuno sacked by the Greek mafia, turbulent times for Woodsy
Not sure if this makes it a good or bad time to be on the opposite side of the world.
Crazy next 3-4 days for Woody coming.
Sacked manager, Playing tonight at Mt Smart, fly back to Nottingham. Fly to London to be ready to start vs Arsenal on Saturday night (NZT) at the Emirates with a likely interim manager in place. Absolutely wild.
Sacked manager, Playing tonight at Mt Smart, fly back to Nottingham. Fly to London to be ready to start vs Arsenal on Saturday night (NZT) at the Emirates with a likely interim manager in place. Absolutely wild.
Nuno sacked by the Greek mafia, turbulent times for Woodsy
Official now
Nottingham Forest Football Club confirms that, following recent circumstances, Nuno Espírito Santo has today been relieved of his duties as Head Coach.
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) September 8, 2025
The Club thanks Nuno for his contribution during a very successful era at The City Ground, in particular his role in the… pic.twitter.com/catCyeaeR4
Oof.
Tbh though, good deal for Nuno. Gets a pay out and doesn’t have contend with a season with European football and a difficult ‘second album’ in the league, as it were, without his leading assist man from last season.
Bollocks, guna just keep Woodsy in my FF team and just ride the wave.
Tbh though, good deal for Nuno. Gets a pay out and doesn’t have contend with a season with European football and a difficult ‘second album’ in the league, as it were, without his leading assist man from last season.
Bollocks, guna just keep Woodsy in my FF team and just ride the wave.
Big Ange, the likely replacement?
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360817889/english-premier-league-nottingham-forest-sack-nuno-espirito-santo-ange-postecoglou-targeted
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360817889/english-premier-league-nottingham-forest-sack-nuno-espirito-santo-ange-postecoglou-targeted
Queenslander 3x a year.
Ange to win the Europa League twice in a row, heard it here first.
In fact I'll go one step further and say Ange to win the Europa League AND finish 17th in the league for a second year in a row lol.
In fact I'll go one step further and say Ange to win the Europa League AND finish 17th in the league for a second year in a row lol.
Ange to win the Europa League twice in a row, heard it here first.
In fact I'll go one step further and say Ange to win the Europa League AND finish 17th in the league for a second year in a row lol.
In fact I'll go one step further and say Ange to win the Europa League AND finish 17th in the league for a second year in a row lol.
Ange confirmed
I have an amazing ability to find my way out of mazes. I'm pathological.
Ange confirmed
Wood getting phased out then you’d think! Though he’s not that different to Solanke…
Not ideal. He definitely doesn’t suit the way Ange sets up. But then again neither do the CBs. They’re very good but very slow.
But Murillo and Milenkovic have been recruited by Nuno based off them being able to play in a deep block and soak up pressure to launch counter attacks.
Ange’s highline won’t benefit them at all. Let’s see if he adapts his way. He doesn’t really have another option outside of Woody so he’s gonna have to make do.
But Murillo and Milenkovic have been recruited by Nuno based off them being able to play in a deep block and soak up pressure to launch counter attacks.
Ange’s highline won’t benefit them at all. Let’s see if he adapts his way. He doesn’t really have another option outside of Woody so he’s gonna have to make do.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360817889/english-premier-league-nottingham-forest-sack-nuno-espirito-santo-ange-postecoglou-targeted
One would hope that Ange can use the team he ahs been given, they may not suit his style but it's not like he can do mych about that until January now.
I wouldnt worry if I was Wood, his record at the club should be enough toi give Ange somehting to work with.
One would hope that Ange can use the team he ahs been given, they may not suit his style but it's not like he can do mych about that until January now.
I wouldnt worry if I was Wood, his record at the club should be enough toi give Ange somehting to work with.
Queenslander 3x a year.
you can never discount this mans commitment to club and country.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360775332/chris-wood-ends-trans-tasman-goal-drought-all-whites-lose-socceroos-again
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360775332/chris-wood-ends-trans-tasman-goal-drought-all-whites-lose-socceroos-again
Queenslander 3x a year.
you can never discount this mans commitment to club and country.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360775332/chris-wood-ends-trans-tasman-goal-drought-all-whites-lose-socceroos-again
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360775332/chris-wood-ends-trans-tasman-goal-drought-all-whites-lose-socceroos-again
Absolutely.
Also I didn’t realise that Wood and LBS started out at the same club, that was a neat bit of trivia.
Forest with new gaffer Ange travel to Arsenal
Woodsman starting once again. Ange on his debut playing out a similar formation to Nuno, almost like Nuno never left.
Murato in for the injured Aina. Thought it was gunna be a 3 when I saw that at first!
Be interesting to see how Forest defend corners.
Be interesting to see how Forest defend corners.
Wood almost scores with his chest, looping it over the keeper who just gets fingertips onto the bar.
Gives an idea about the quality of service and about how awesome Woodsy is.
Gives an idea about the quality of service and about how awesome Woodsy is.
he teed up gibbs-white nicely too
forest completely out done by arsenal
forest completely out done by arsenal
League Cup, 3rd Round. Swansea host Notts Forest.
Will Wood play? Sounds like Stamenic won't be fit enough to be involved.
The Woodsman about to become a very busy boy, as Forest's Europa League campaign kicks off next week, starting with a trip to Real Betis. Potentially 9 games in about 4 weeks (if you include the two Socceroos fixtures) plus travel, up to the Oct FIFA window. Need to manage that workload
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2025/09/17/england/league-cup/swansea/nottm-forest/I2335145/
Will Wood play? Sounds like Stamenic won't be fit enough to be involved.
The Woodsman about to become a very busy boy, as Forest's Europa League campaign kicks off next week, starting with a trip to Real Betis. Potentially 9 games in about 4 weeks (if you include the two Socceroos fixtures) plus travel, up to the Oct FIFA window. Need to manage that workload
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2025/09/17/england/league-cup/swansea/nottm-forest/I2335145/
A feeling that things won’t be fun at Forest for a while.
Perhaps Wood should be on the blower to Newcastle? Short on strikers, he owes them some goals and there’s plenty of creative power there.
No Wood in the cup squad as Forest fold late to lose to Swansea 3-2, after two goals from Jesus to lead 2-0.
Perhaps Wood should be on the blower to Newcastle? Short on strikers, he owes them some goals and there’s plenty of creative power there.
No Wood in the cup squad as Forest fold late to lose to Swansea 3-2, after two goals from Jesus to lead 2-0.
A feeling that things won’t be fun at Forest for a while.
Perhaps Wood should be on the blower to Newcastle? Short on strikers, he owes them some goals and there’s plenty of creative power there.
No Wood in the cup squad as Forest fold late to lose to Swansea 3-2, after two goals from Jesus to lead 2-0.
Perhaps Wood should be on the blower to Newcastle? Short on strikers, he owes them some goals and there’s plenty of creative power there.
No Wood in the cup squad as Forest fold late to lose to Swansea 3-2, after two goals from Jesus to lead 2-0.
Didn't they just buy two strikers?
Three for me, and two for them.
A feeling that things won’t be fun at Forest for a while.
Perhaps Wood should be on the blower to Newcastle? Short on strikers, he owes them some goals and there’s plenty of creative power there.
No Wood in the cup squad as Forest fold late to lose to Swansea 3-2, after two goals from Jesus to lead 2-0.
Perhaps Wood should be on the blower to Newcastle? Short on strikers, he owes them some goals and there’s plenty of creative power there.
No Wood in the cup squad as Forest fold late to lose to Swansea 3-2, after two goals from Jesus to lead 2-0.
Didn't they just buy two strikers?
Kind of. But they’re in Europe and the German guy is quite an unconventional forward, and Wissa still somewhat untested.
I just like the idea, if Woodsy could keep his target eye in, he gets Elanga and Murphy assisting him, plus Barnes, Gordon, Trippier, Joelinton and Bruno G, and the Italian dude.
They’ve got a lot of games and he’d give us them depth and something more conventional. If he could stand going back there with the fans after his last spell.
I know, will never happen. But seems more fun than hanging around at Forest while Edu sorts things out.
And for Woodsy fans Forest has been fun to watch for a couple of years.