Forest boss Davies steps up search for a striker
NOTTINGHAM Forest will step up their search for a striker today, as they look to fill the void left by the injury to Nathan Tyson.
Manager Billy Davies is hoping to sign at least one forward on loan before Preston visit the City Ground tomorrow, with Tyson having sustained a groin problem.
The striker is only likely to be sidelined for a week or so. But, with Adam Newbold also having sustained a hamstring injury and Emile Sinclair having returned to Macclesfield to gain experience, it leaves Davies critically short of options.
And he admits a striker will be his priority when he resumes his efforts in the loan market this morning.
"A striker does become a priority, yes it does. We know that we need to bring somebody in when you look at the injuries we have now," said Davies.
"Somebody up there does not like me at the moment because there is a lot going on when it comes to injuries and suspensions.
"Nathan has a slight groin strain and will be out for a couple of matches, I would imagine. We have also lost Adam Newbold to a hamstring problem as well on Friday.
"We have spoken about a few people, we have made a few phone calls and, fingers crossed, we are hopeful of getting something done before Tuesday.
"We are getting to the stage in the season where players are getting physically and mentally tired. It would be a nice time to bring in fresh faces, even if there are one or two guys coming back to full fitness.
"Robert Earnshaw is getting there, as is Paul Anderson and Guy Moussi was influential. We have boys coming back in – but it would be nice to get one or two fresh faces involved."
Davies was impressed with the contribution of Moussi, who completed a full 90 minutes despite having played barely 120 minutes in two practice matches prior to his first team return from an ankle injury.
"Considering what he hasn't done – in terms of training and match practice – he did very well. I always thought he would start in the way that he did, I always felt he would start slowly," said Davies.
"He was getting out of position because he was so enthusiastic and I had to have a word with him at half-time – but in the second half he was outstanding in the way he played.
"He is a great asset to the team, there is no doubt about that."
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by S, Wilford
Tuesday, March 03 2009, 5:42AM
“Davo, West Bridgeford, well mate billy Davies is doing all the talking and as u rightly point out the dynamic duo are keeping schtumb.
The pathetic part of all this is Doughty is responsible at the end of the day .He wanders around in a self imposed daze thinking the clouds are made of candy floss.
Why on earth aren't we getting any players exc Osbourne from Villa to sign???
Doughty is a clown and thinks his 4.5m quid a year makes him fire proof..ROT he's a standing joke and draggin our club down each time a player knocks us back.
Doughty out Now before we fall in a heap.”
by ramman, derby
Monday, March 02 2009, 10:09PM
“Douglas Ewe can increase the intelligence in any room just by leaving it You definately are an item It must be so embarrising there ewe are with a great big city ewe keep telling us about but nobody watches football Get to bed then because your boring me keep your hands above the sheets and dont get thinking about those trees especially the young saplings ewe ramssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss”
by Red Rob, Bulwell
Monday, March 02 2009, 10:02PM
“Ramman go home!
Dougie, Arnold
You said you love billy .it sounds like you have got something going on Trent End Tone? Your giving us Reds a bad name.”
by Red Rob, Bulwell
Monday, March 02 2009, 9:58PM
“Dougie, Arnold
You said you love billy .it sounds like you have got an eye on trent End tone?”
by ramman, derby
Monday, March 02 2009, 9:54PM
“Maddog Ewe cant understand my motivation Dont worry i wouldnt go near anybody from Mansfield especially those ugly women what dogs”
by Dougie, Arnold
Monday, March 02 2009, 9:45PM
“Trent End Tone would you believe has a season ticket for the Trent End, Mine is in Capitol one Corner. If we were the same guy we could have saved some money there. Mind you Ramman you save money in the buy one get one free (BOGOF) deal that direby put out in order to actually sell smalltown season tickets. you bore me too so good night, go count woolies zzzzzzz YEW REDS!”
by Maddog, Mansfield
Monday, March 02 2009, 9:14PM
“Frank/Jon, you must change your literary style when multiple posting. The smarter ones spot you a mile off. You've never been to a Pub, just a sticky keyboard in your life. Bored now, good night.
Grrrrrrrrrr.”
by Frank, eastwood
Monday, March 02 2009, 9:14PM
“Just seen your last post
I assumed that Trent E T ,Dougie and you same person cos you write the same type of childish cub scout nonsense. try reading back
and oh yes "stay strong" pr@ts”
by Frank, eastwood
Monday, March 02 2009, 9:10PM
“OK 10 mins”
by jon, eastwood
Monday, March 02 2009, 9:08PM
“Good spot Frank.
Can't find any posts by little schizo? So Dougie maddog posting don't make much sense.
Stay strong? Greenpeace or quakers?
Anyway enough of this b@ll@@ks.
Pint in the wellington Frank?”