Billy Davies believes Nottingham Forest have lost the element of surprise in the Championship
BILLY Davies believes Nottingham Forest have lost the element of surprise in the Championship.
The Reds tore apart Bolton, Huddersfield and Charlton with dominant displays, immediately following the manager's return.
But, while they took their winning run to four games with victories over Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich, they were made to work much harder for victory by opposition intent on stopping them from getting into their stride.
And Davies believes Wolves will arrive at the City Ground with a similar attitude today, as they look to claw their way to survival under former Forest striker Dean Saunders.
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"The surprise element has gone now," said Davies.
"You are talking about a (Forest) team that, a month ago, people were saying was only heading in one direction.
"I will only look at the next game. I will look at the next match. We have had a few days to prepare, to put some freshness into the side.
"This weekend will be another tough match, but we will prepare as well as we can. In the end, at the moment, when a team gives you maximum effort, you cannot ask for any more.
"From that point of view, having tried to lift the spirits and confidence of a side that had won three in 14, it was always going to be tough."
Forest have kept three clean sheets in a row and Davies hopes that will boost the confidence of keeper Karl Darlow, who has flourished since being given his first extended run in the first team.
"I was pleased with a third clean sheet as well. I was delighted for Karl, for that, as a young keeper. It was important that we just dug in," said Davies.
"Sometimes you get a break, sometimes you don't. We will be thankful for this one (against Ipswich), but we are glad it is over, with three points in the bag.
"Now we will look at the next game and no further."
5 Comments
by tm2204
Sunday, March 10 2013, 3:53AM
“@Huey, that's an excellent interview with a man who never lacked motivational & management skills but, perhaps, lacked a little in other areas. This is a different Billy this time around, a more mature and, perhaps, a more appreciative Billy realizing the opportunity he has and looking to grab it with both hands.
Listening to Billy talking puts a smile on your face and fills you with hope; hope that's being backed up with results as his new tenure begins.
Forest are on a roll, hopefully we can keep it going all the way to the premier league.
Ohh and get Gonzo & McGugan signed up while the feel good factor is strong.”
by OzzieRed
Saturday, March 09 2013, 11:25PM
“HELLOOOOOOO............................HELLOOOOOOOOOO
FOREST ARE BACK
FOREST ARE BACK!!!!”
by HueyTheNoose
Saturday, March 09 2013, 10:32AM
“I implore everyone of the Anti-Billy Brigade to watch Billy's interview with an open mind.
http://tinyurl.com/9wtcn2s
Billy is a RED”
by paulywills1
Saturday, March 09 2013, 9:45AM
“ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK !!
C O Y R !”
by kel666
Saturday, March 09 2013, 9:01AM
“three more points in the bag today lads the only way is up
and king billy only one direction up up win win win win win”