Chris Cohen: Nottingham Forest could deal mental blow to rivals by beating Wolves
CHRIS Cohen believes Nottingham Forest can take a huge mental step by climbing up into the top six this weekend – even if it only proves to be for a few days.
The Reds could overtake Brighton if they slip up at Bolton and Billy Davies' side claim three points against Wolves at the City Ground today.
Gus Poyet's side still hold the advantage of having a game in hand on the Reds, which they play at Barnsley on Tuesday.
But Cohen is convinced that, even if it was only for a few days, climbing up into the play-off places – and above the Seagulls – could be a significant moment for Forest, following their remarkable upturn in form.
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"A lot of football is mental and, mentally, for us, going up into the top six would be important for us, even if it was just for a short space of time," said Cohen, who also warns Forest can take nothing for granted against Wolves today.
"For them (Brighton) to look at us and see that we are on a run, they might think that we have a chance. It is an opportunity we have to take.
"We are not getting ahead of ourselves or thinking too much about what we have done, because there is much work still to do.
"But you have to enjoy things as well, when they are good.
"We might win the next game, we have to believe that we will. We have to be positive."
Forest have won four games on the spin heading into the visit of Wolves this afternoon.
But Cohen insists there will be no complacency in their ranks as they come up against a side fighting for survival at the opposite end of the Championship table.
"We know that, the better you do, the more teams will up their game against you," he said.
"In the past we had lots of teams who would come to the City Ground and raise their game.
"Look at how many times we got a 1-0 here in the past.
"We know that, when you are playing well, teams do have a defensive mind-set against you and they can be tough to break down.
"That was certainly the case against Ipswich on Tuesday.
"But, if we play well, if we play to our best, we will back ourselves to win the game.
"We have to make sure we are at our best, however."
8 Comments
by richardw11
Saturday, March 09 2013, 2:47PM
“Positive Paul - agree 100% with your post. I too admit to being a Davies-Doubter, but there is no doubt that that interview shows that we have the right man. I just don't understand why the Owners didnt go for him after SOD. I like the comment about "Fawaz said if I want players, to go and get them". Agree with Cohen too - a win today and Brighton losing is going to put pressure on them on Tuesday evening. I personally think that to achieve 5th/6th means that we cannot afford to lose more than one more game this season (Cardiff, away would do for me) - but we HAVE to beat Brighton - if we don't I don't see it happening for us - but I honestly think we will beat Brighton - we battered them home and away last season and got nowt. Luck evens itself out, and although I think that Brighton are a good side, they have yet to have a bad patch this season - let's hope it's coming. but Wolves today is the focus and if we get an early goal - not done that for a while - then i can only see another 3 points.”
by HueyTheNoose
Saturday, March 09 2013, 10:28AM
“PositivePaul Good and fair post. I just hope that you are not going to rush on here at Billy's first slip up and tell us you were right all along. But fair play to you.
Chris was in the SkySports team of the week last week.(along with Raddi). So his excellent performances are rightly being noticed by more than just Reds fans.”
by redtedng9
Saturday, March 09 2013, 10:24AM
“Great to have Chris Cohen back and firing on all cylinders. It still seems astonishing that this player lost a year through injury and yet he has worked his way back.I will always remember how Derby played on while he was down injured even though Forest were pleading for them to stop the game.
Keep it going Chris. U Reds !”
by farcall2
Saturday, March 09 2013, 10:04AM
“Tough game yet again, they have some very good players,but hey' so have we, on Billy's command..Unleash He!!....al”
by PositivePaul
Saturday, March 09 2013, 9:46AM
“I have watched the Billy Davies interview on the BBC website and I was indeed very impressed. His passion for the job in hand and the club in general was extremely impressive. I am also very impressed by the start that Billy has made and I hope with every fibre in my body that Billy continues to be successful and achieves his ambition of getting us promoted.
Billy the coach and motivator has always been good, but this time around Billy seems more at ease with himself and the club he manages. His relationship with Farwaz is obviously one built on mutual respect. The early signs are brilliant and it feels like the whole club is pulling in the same direction. It would be foolish to pretend otherwise.
As one of Billy's previous doubters, I am more than happy with this version of Billy. There are stern tests to come, both on and off the field, but I am delighted with Billy the sequel.
COYR”
by steadichris
Saturday, March 09 2013, 9:45AM
“In Chris Cohen we trust
COYR”
by tonypoloney
Saturday, March 09 2013, 9:34AM
“slowly slowly catch the monkey”
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”