Davies still working on list of Forest transfer targets
BILLY Davies today revealed he is urgently compiling a list of potential targets to fill the void caused by Nottingham Forest skipper Paul McKenna's knee injury.
And it is understood that Wolves midfielder Andrew Surman is among them.
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Billy Davies
But the Reds boss also challenged his current squad to step into the gap left by McKenna, who should find out the seriousness of his knee injury today.
"We are still in the process of talking to our staff, of identifying targets and seeing who is available," said Davies. "We are doing that as a matter of urgency.
"But this is a tough time of year to be trying to sign players.
"We also urgently need to look at the left-back situation. This is something you would ideally like to address in January."
Davies will await the results of a scan on McKenna's knee today, but if his medial ligament is damaged as badly as feared, it will spell the end of his season.
"Lewis McGugan did well when he came on against Swansea. He looked a different player to the one he did against Doncaster recently," said Davies
"He was working hard and chasing back and he needs to keep doing that. He can't just be a player who is good with the ball at his feet.
"He has been frustrated at being on the sidelines and he could get his chance to prove himself now.
"But he is not the only one who will have an opportunity in the coming weeks.
"There are other players who will have something to say about that position in midfield.
"Chris Cohen, Raddy Majewski, James Perch and Guy Moussi are all options and all will have to step up to the plate.
"James Perch can obviously also play at left-back, so there are options for us there as well.
"As I said at the weekend, now is the time for some of our unsung heroes to come to the fore. Whether we sign anyone or not, they will have a part to play."
Wolves midfielder Surman is believed to be one of the players Davies is considering making a move for.
The 23-year-old was signed from Southampton for a fee that could rise to £2m last summer.
He had built a reputation as one of the brightest young talents outside the Premiership with the Saints.
But he has failed to establish himself as a first-team regular at Molineux, starting only three Premiership games and making four substitute appearances.
Davies added: "The key at this time of year is who is available.
"Clubs do not generally want to part with players at this stage of the season."
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by Posh Red, Peterborough
Thursday, March 11 2010, 12:08PM
“You know what, John Shepherd, I bet you support not smoking in pubs cos it's dangerous, not drinking more than 20 units of alcohol a week cos it's dangerous, not exceeding the speed limit cos it's dangerous and not crossing the road cos you might get run over. According to your reasoning, the less football a player gets involved in the better cos it will keep him safe. Get out more John!”
by Majewski's Magic feet, Nottingham
Thursday, March 11 2010, 10:13AM
“i still find it hard to believe that some forest fans have the nerve to have a go at BD.. we are 3rd in the league and have played the best football in years and we can actually see the premiership in the horizon. give him what he wants.. hes turned this club around in a year!! premiership = big ca$h day and an incentive for the likes of raddy to stay with us.”
by bumyucket, Kroy
Wednesday, March 10 2010, 9:38PM
“@ cumbucket, York - the percentage of kids who actually graduate from clubs academies is always low. we're talking 3/4 players out of 11 (at best, sometimes lower than that). Not enough to even fill a reserve team's bench.”
by Eboracum, York
Wednesday, March 10 2010, 9:07PM
“Another thought on the reserve team.What is the use of having an under 18 team if they have no team to play in when they are over age”
by leo, the hairdressers
Wednesday, March 10 2010, 6:54PM
“Had to boot Jorden out of the salon today , Percy caught him spanking dominic the petshops monkey in the sauna , the naughty boy”
by Red Fred, Trent End
Wednesday, March 10 2010, 6:52PM
“heheh.. just how Billy likes his fans.... blind as bats. lol”
by Guy & Toni, the salon
Wednesday, March 10 2010, 6:01PM
“Hiya room, that Stewpot you do more moaning than Elton john , he only pops in 2 have the fringe on his rug trimmed, We would sooner you visited Leo (sorry Leo sweetie).Roger the apprentice has gone down a treat 2day dressed as a chocolate finger. Notts and Forest both 4 promotion we luv you all. ps no Mandy or Exeter Nic, thers a bit of gossip 2moz.xx”
by Mick, Nottingham
Wednesday, March 10 2010, 5:34PM
“Stuart don't half make me laugh, comment on a County thread and hs is the first to pipe up. Obviously irony is lost on him”
by al, come on you old goat....admit it
Wednesday, March 10 2010, 4:32PM
“By the way the muncher that comes on here, he dosent really hate Forest, he hates billy for what happend to his beloved grass grazers”
by John Shepherd, Nottm
Wednesday, March 10 2010, 4:29PM
“ow.... looks like something went off and a message was deleted and i missed it :(
anyway, about the reserves. technically it's been disbanded, however, you could argue it's a good thing, since no one can get injured as a result of a nothing division. friendlies still happen to get fitness sorted and so it's the players fault if they are not match fit. it's a shame pemberton had to leave but as a result, players don't always get a match every single week and so cuts the risk of injuries down, which we've had less of this season”