Billy Davies praises Nottingham Forest following Chalton win and admits: "We could have had more"
BILLY Davies today praised his Nottingham Forest players for their comfortable 2-0 win over Charlton – and admitted they might have had more goals.
Radi Majewski and Henri Lansbury struck to secure three points at the Valley, but the win might have been even more emphatic, with the visitors missing several good chances amid a rampant performance.
Polish midfielder Majewski could have followed up his midweek hat-trick against Huddersfield with another in south-east London.
He netted the opening goal for the Reds and could have had two more, had he made the most of two equally good openings.
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"Radi could have had a hat-trick, he should have had one. There is a lot of debate in the dressing room about the goals that he does not score," said Davies. "But he is such a busy player, he has great qualities and it is important that we keep him doing what he has been doing.
"It is the same with young Lansbury, he is another one I am trying to encourage to get forward and get some more goals under his belt.
"Some of our set up play was excellent, we missed some good chances. But what you see at the moment is a group of players that is working very, very hard and a group of players that is realising the message we are trying to put across to them.
"Asides from the goal scorers, the forwards were outstanding. Cox worked his socks off, Henderson was outstanding, Reid was superb in the middle of the park and the defence was well organised, helping us to keep a clean sheet. It was a team effort, a very good team performance."
Davies felt that Forest were in control even before Yann Kermorgant was red carded in the 37th minute, for lashing out at Greg Halford.
"I have not seen the action of what happened. But I am told their player kicked out. If that is true, the referee had no option. But, even before the sending off, we controlled the game," he said.
But Forest suffered a blow of their own later in the game, when Halford picked up a suspension of his own, when he was booked for a foul.
"We lose Halford for two games now, because of his booking. That will mean somebody else gets a chance," said Davies.
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by redsong
Tuesday, February 26 2013, 5:03AM
“Trentend Red
Another who isnt happy until he's destroyed the reputation of a previous manager!
So you heard SOD didnt even sign the players did you - well that must be true then!
So summing up SOD didnt help to save us from relegation.
He didnt sign any of the squad that most people on this forum acknowledge is the best squad for years
He didnt play any good games - one he was so lucky he won by an own goal.
I heard from a close mate that he didnt get us within one place of the play offs.
What is it with so called fans that they have to denigrate every previous Forest manager and owner!
When Billy came last time he was fortunate to inherit a squad that by and large were the successes of his play off campaigns. Ask your mate if they were signed by CC - I feel sure they werent
This time Billy has inherited an even better squad signed exclusively without any input from SOD by the man that a couple of months later Fawaz sacked! Now that makes a lot of sense to some!
Ask your mate if he has got any other dirt on SOD - that mild mannered man who threw everything he had at the Forest job clearly deserves the jibes!”
by desnffc
Monday, February 25 2013, 8:45PM
“I wish we'd change the lyrics in the Nottingham is full of fun it soundsa little bit lame now just a thought”
by redone1
Monday, February 25 2013, 12:53PM
“Very little support from management?? where on earth was all the money coming from then? maybe the budget was mismanaged by the manager and the board but there was certainly backing to get us into the playoffs (maybe not enough to get us in the prem but thats how the budgets managed or spent rather than lack of support/backing?)”
by flipflopper
Monday, February 25 2013, 12:02PM
“No_You_Shut_Up, good comments. Most true Forest fans will back any manager util they prove to be the wrong person for the job. I had concerns about Billy's previous off the field business, and also wondered if his tactics in the play-offs were intentonally self destructive. Billy once again has my complete backing. Also I am positive that when Billy gets us promoted that he will make a good Premiership manager. Hopefully Fawaz will listen to the fans and allow for Billy's slow starts, unlike the useless board at Dierby. Still once again the sheeps ineptitude could be Forest's blessing, remember Mr Brian Clough.
So it's Billy all the way.
C'mon you Reds”
by No_You_ShutUp
Sunday, February 24 2013, 11:46PM
“Those so called fan who are not sure of BD long term, isn't three years of saving us from demotion and then two play offs with very little support from management? Most Managers would be happy with half of that. Billy has a proven record. You would have fired Brian Clough with the way he started. BC went on to win back to back European Cup championships. Give credit where it is due. We are lucky to him. Forest forever.”
by TrentEndRed
Sunday, February 24 2013, 11:04PM
“Positivepaul, I agree with what you say except o'driscoll didn't sign most of those players, I'd heard back in October most of the players were signed on the wishes of the scout and marthur with little input from o'driscoll. This is what o'driscoll meant by interference, possibly explains a lot as they weren't his kind of player?
If that is the case, and consider how fast we signed players I think it probably is, plus the rumours of dodgy deals regarding certain ex board members then the squad we have might be mainly down to Keith burt.
I always believed o'driscoll was the wrong manager from the start, he's too wrapped up in tactics, stats and decisions whereas to me the 'forest way' is playing by instinct and players just playing with a positive mind, a fixed system and not befuddled with thinking.
All billy has done is cleared the minds of radi, Lansbury, Reid etc, told them to play and do what they feel is right. Most of our players are naturally gifted attacking footballers, god help our opponents. It's the Keegan way for the next 12 games!”
by plainsman
Sunday, February 24 2013, 9:59PM
“Positive Paul
I was impressed with your post. A commonsense down to earth approach to the present situation at the C G. I did not think it was a good thing to bring Billy back... I was wrong.. in the short term. I genuinely hope that i will be proved wrong in the long term. Not because I like/admire or even dislike any individual but because I will support whoever who manages or plays for Forest.
I hope BD will be successful and am gaining in belief that he will be,but those who seem to get some sort of kick from putting down those with different views to their own should maybe remember that we're all supposed to be on the same side of the fence??
Those red Arrows were, in my view, totally unjustified.”
by smac54
Sunday, February 24 2013, 9:31PM
“Le't's keep our heads as we approach the last 12 games or so.We have had the ability but did not have the direction or conviction that Billy seems to bought back to the club.
Take every game as it comes...Come on U Reds!!!”
by RedRuss60
Sunday, February 24 2013, 8:18PM
“... and add to the 'Nottm is on a roll' - Carl Froch, Torville & Dean on every Sunday night which is a reminder of their excellence, Jake Bugg smashing it at 17 years of age, Lee Westwood and lets give the Magpies some credit also, it would be great to see them geth in their play offs also.
Oh Nottingham is full of fun!
Just saying!”
by kraut
Sunday, February 24 2013, 5:21PM
“oh Nottingham
is full of fun
oh Nottingham is full of fun
its full of ,,,s ,,,,,s and Forest
oh Nottingham is full of fun
UUUUUUUUUUUREDS”