Kenny Burns: Trip to Hull is crucial for Nottingham Forest ahead of taking a break
GAMES have been coming thick and fast since Billy Davies returned but that has proved beneficial after five wins and a draw.
In fact, 16 points from a possible 18 is fantastic and it has propelled them from nowhere into the play-off positions.
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Kenny Burns
Now, they have a week to relax and prepare before they head to high-flying Hull City this weekend.
After that, there is the international break so an extended period without any action.
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That is why Saturday's game becomes all the more important because in the space of a few weeks, that is the only chance to pick up points.
Should the Reds worry about Hull, given they are above them in the Championship?
No. Not if they want to get promoted and on current form, shouldn't Steve Bruce and his men be worrying about the Reds?
Also, when Hull visited back at the start of December, they beat the Reds 2-1.
But I wasn't impressed. In fact, a lot of people weren't. They packed the midfield and Forest couldn't cope but I feel with Davies in charge, they would find a way around that.
Also, the emphasis is on Hull, as the hosts. But that could suit the Reds but it is about the old cliché, one game at a time.
And with this being isolated somewhat, it makes it even more important to get the three points and ensure the momentum continues.
It will be tough. But at present, anything seems possible with the Reds, doesn't it?
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by tfaulkner
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 9:09PM
“The problems upfront are worrying. Shoving Halford up there was desperate and is unlikely to work against an efficient Hull side. Lets hope Henderson can play as it looks like Blackstock's hamstring wont recover.”
by derkaiser
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 7:25AM
“The Grim Reaper:
Couldn't agree more. I see absolutely no reason for the bubble to burst either, for the very reasons you put forward.
I think we're getting to the watershed where other teams are starting to worry about us, rather than the other way round, as it should be. This is the foundation for a good push for play-offs (although I am sometimes silly enough to not write off an automatic!).”
by Henrik1968
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 7:17AM
“We always have our problems with Hull. Somehow they always managed to ruin our game plan and hurt us with silly goals... So of cause it's a difficult game, but for what I have seen since Billy came back, we got a very good chance to beat them. Yesterday Hull won at Burnley, again with a strong and packed midfield ruining Burnleys game plan. I'm quite sure that Billy can find the right formular, get the players going so they will run, play and fight for the red shirt!
In Billy I trust, GO REDS ON SATURDAY AND FOREVER!!!”
by The Grim Reaper
Monday, March 11 2013, 9:36PM
“I don't have a feeling the bubbles going to burst on Saturday. Hull are well organised but were very lucky to beat us at The City Ground. A dodgy penalty and a goal knocked in with a hand. We are better than then. U reds.”
by forestred
Monday, March 11 2013, 9:01PM
“Just have a bad feeling that the buble is going to burst on saturday. In a way it could be he best thing to happen to the team. It will re-focus them for the rest of the season. We always struggle against Hull for some reason. Am expecting negativity about my comments. Nothing would make me happier than to be 100% wrong about saturday's game. you redssssssssssssss”
by jrust
Monday, March 11 2013, 2:38PM
“Billy did say after Ipswich the lads were looking 'leggy' under the new harder training regime and with strikers out injured I think this week to get ready for Hull and then two weeks off to work on the Billy team philosopy and get players back and the rest fitter for the last 8 games could work perfectly, lets hope you reds!!!!!!!”
by ferrets23
Monday, March 11 2013, 2:03PM
“It would have been better for the game to have been played on tuesday while we are still on a roll and a pity theres is going to be a break for the International games they have come at the wrong time for us better we had had an uninterrupted run to the playoffs kit gives the players too much time to think and worry about the next game,still 16 points from 18 carry on with this and might even see us in second place and automatic promotion and the key to the city for King Billy lol”
by Craigwigan
Monday, March 11 2013, 1:53PM
“NOTTINGHAM PANTHERS HAVE JUST WON AT HULL
NOTTINGHAM FOREST NOW IT YOUR TURN
3 POINTS”
by valencian
Monday, March 11 2013, 12:04PM
“I am sure it will be a good game against Hull but I also see a very close game and probably low scoring
Up to a couple of weeks ago I would have agreed with you but all of a sudden we have goals galore in our matches. 18 in the last three games unfortunately too many of them in our net. I agree it should be a good game because both teams try to play football the only problem maybe the state of the pitch which is not at its best at this time of the year.
Tonight we play Burnley and we have over the last 4 seasons lost 7 on the bounce most of them we have deserved to lose but a couple they had decisions go for them and we let a 2 gaol lead slip on another occasion with only 12 minutes to go. I note this is your managers 7th game so perhaps this week 7 could be our lucky number.”
by ToneToneTone
Monday, March 11 2013, 11:29AM
“Valencian
I am glad to hear of your admiration for our great club
The present Forest is a Forest we have not seen for a very long time.
Not only do we keep the ball well we look like we can score every time we go forward
We now defend like our lives depend on it and the players want to play for Billy, something that has been sadly missing over the last couple of years.
I am sure it will be a good game against Hull but I also see a very close game and probably low scoring
At this stage of the season a draw would be seen as a good result for both teams but as I said earlier 3 points for the Reds would be even better”