Nottingham Forest are confident, but still won't mention the 'P' word, says Simon Cox
NOTTINGHAM Forest are confident of extending their recent revival in form – but still cautious about mentioning the 'P' word.
The Reds will be looking to record a third consecutive win for the first time this season, when they make the short trip to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday evening.
And striker Simon Cox admits there has been a change in attitude since Billy Davies returned for a second spell as manager and says the biggest factor has been the self belief engrained in the side by the Scotsman.
But Davies will not allow his players to look beyond the game at Hillsborough and consider their prospects of making a late push for promotion.
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"It has been good over the last few weeks," said Cox. "The lads have responded to the way the new manager wants us to play.
"You have seen the change in results and that breeds confidence. The team are full of confidence at the minute.
"Do we look upwards a little more now? No, winning does help your belief and we are doing well at the minute.
"But we are going to take it one game at a time, which means our focus, for now, can only be on Sheffield Wednesday."
Cox hopes Forest can build on their unbeaten start under Davies – which has seen a 1-1 draw with Bolton, followed by fine wins against Huddersfield and Charlton.
"Momentum is important, but we are not focusing on anything long term at the minute," he said. "We genuinely are only looking at the next game.
"Our results have been good so far and we want to keep things simple, to make sure that is maintained.
"Sheffield Wednesday is another challenge for us and a different one as well, because it is on television, it is a big stadium and there will be pressure now, because of the way results have gone for us.
"But we will accept that. Our performances and results have been good, so if that brings expectation, so be it. But it also brings confidence."
Cox is enjoying life under the manager – and believes the changes Davies has made to their training routine is already being reflected on the pitch.
"A few of the lads who had played under him before said good things about him. In fact they all did," said Cox. "He has come in, he has been first class. His training is good, the staff are good. Everything is very enthusiastic.
"We have taken the things we have done in training into the games, which has proved to be vital."
Forest took around 2,500 fans to Charlton on Saturday and can expect a bigger following in south Yorkshire.
"The fans were magnificent, it was more like a home game on Saturday, because they were making so much noise," said Cox.
"We thank them for continuing to follow us and hopefully they will give us good backing again this weekend."






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by desnffc
Friday, March 01 2013, 3:40PM
“@ Morninchile
Stand up n take a bow, the best post I've read on here for ages m8 seriously, I have family out in oz but unfortunately they support the team from the other side of thee A5-2, their actually living in Perth they email me on the odd occasion and tell me to their jealousy that there are a fair few reds living out there”
by Parvared
Friday, March 01 2013, 11:21AM
“It's interesting that the Anti-Billy/Fawaz gob sh*tes (M15, figaro, the loony redsong, Brinders, Bomdia) spew their hatred and poison against our manager and owner and feel that we should all accept their nastiness without comment.
Sorry ladies but that ain't never going to happen.”
by HueyTheNoose
Friday, March 01 2013, 11:01AM
“by figaro1Friday, March 1 2013, 8:38AM
"I think this site morninchile is poorly or not monitored as a result it has lost a number of interesting and articulate posters!!!!
So that would be why you are still here then Fig? lol Would one of those 'interesting and articulate posters' be PaulDerby? Remember how you anti Billy/pro Arthur lot used to suck up to him, and tell each other how wonderful everything at the CG was, when it clearly was not. And how he manipulated the lot of you, because you morons were as anti Davies as he was. Shameful.
morningchile If you can't stomach my posts, just skip over them. It really is very simple. The NEP very kindly puts the name of the poster at the top of their posts. Unless, of course, you find my posts interesting, and can't help yourself but read them.
I will reply to 'anti Forest' posters like Brinders and Figaro and about three others (maybe the same person) when they post their poison about Davies, Fawaz, or the club in general. If, for some strange reason you don't like that, just SKIP MY POST'S. I do it all the time with some posters. It's really very simple.”
by figaro1
Friday, March 01 2013, 8:38AM
“I think this site morninchile is poorly or not monitored as a result it has lost a number of interesting and articulate posters. A small number of stalker posters try to make posting an unpleasant experience , get very annoyed if challenged albeit only occasionally on their many inaccurate assumptions.
I think ex pat reds like yourself are just as important as someone who prefers Forest Youth or reserve or first team. I like yourself looked forward to Bombdias posting on the academy lads and he is one example of a lost poster- our loss. Even though Bomdia has not posted for sometime he still gets an almost daily unpleasant mention.
Keep up the good work in Oz I value your contribution and if in Scotland a visit is a must and that goes to all football supporters whatever there scarf colour.”
by Morninchile
Friday, March 01 2013, 5:26AM
“Huey(please find)TheNoose seems to be on here a lot lately and always find some way to attack someone....so I figured i'd throw myself in the mix so you can have a go at me.
I'm sure there are loads of posts that I have written where I have contradicted myself. Feel free to search through them as I excitedly talked about promotion and signings, I am usually pretty positive about Forest, I find it's the only way to not actually get a noose and do myself in!!!
I probably even slated Billy a few times in his last tenure, to be honest, I have no idea.
Huey...you seem a bit obsessed by it all. Who cares if someone has multiple accounts and changes arrows...I don't care if you do or someone else does. If you do though, it's very very sad , unless you work a night shift...and then it's just sad.
Having moved to Australia 5 years ago I haven't been back to England yet. I'll be going back this summer to catch a few games and I do what I can from here. Spread the word, buy strips and Forest rubber ducks, listen on Forest Player at 4.20am on a Sunday morning and subscribe to Setanta so I can catch all of our games. It's not a lot I know but I can't afford the flight back each week and even if I could, the jet lag and DVT would soon get the better of me.
The point that I am only just getting to (lol) is that I am bored by all the arguing / bullying that goes on. I just log on to see if there is anyone who has an insight into the youth (Bomdia) or give player ratings from a game I couldn't attend and potentially a few farcical rumours along the way. Oh, I also love it when Derby, Leicester and Leeds falter as the cowards stay well away and it reinforces the lack of respect I have for them.
So....how about for the sake of al fans who want to just talk football and not attack each other that you get an Instant Message account and then when you get a bit angry and want to have a go you Instant Message someone you can argue with. There must be someone who wants to take you on and save us from your obsession with quoting the past and accusing people of changing their minds....the horror of it all!
You can't use quotes from two years ago to reinforce your posts as it isn't relevant...it just means that people have moved on (as you should) and just accept that not everyone is going to agree...unless it's on supporting Forest....and then, you might (just) have a point.”
by HueyTheNoose
Friday, March 01 2013, 12:33AM
“M15t3rT/PosPaul...erm. And this person accuses me of multiple personalities and fiddling green/red arrows! Forgot who you was posting as hey? I suppose it's a good way of increasing the ABB'S membership to five though! Ha Ha Ha What a dickh...
Well done Coxy. Looking at your recent performances, you have a lot to thank Billy for with your much improved game. Well done, and keep up the good work.
In King Billy, Fawaz, and our fantastic Academy I trust!
COYR'S”
by Arnoldred
Thursday, February 28 2013, 11:27PM
“All this aint bad for a squad that was recently described as 'braindead'. That is what you called them Mr McLeish isn't it??????”
by PositivePaul
Thursday, February 28 2013, 10:42PM
“And what must really hurt you is lots of people agree with me.”
by PositivePaul
Thursday, February 28 2013, 10:25PM
“Huey I have a life, I think you got my message. I have nothing further to add.
You are a gobby bully and sad enough to sit up all night changing green arrows to red.”
by M15t3rT
Thursday, February 28 2013, 10:08PM
“1. Not being told about the sale of Perch”