Radi Majewski believes Billy Davies can get the best out of him at Nottingham Forest
RADI Majewski believes Billy Davies is the man to get the best out of him – and the rest of the squad – at Nottingham Forest.
The Polish midfielder struck a spectacular hat-trick as Davies took charge of his second game since returning as manager.
Majewski says he has 'already forgotten' about his goalscoring heroics in the 6-1 win over Huddersfield, as the Reds prepare to face Charlton tomorrow.
But he believes the motivational powers of Davies can continue to inspire him between now and the end of the season.
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"He does motivate me. He expects 100 per cent from us in everything we do," said Majewski. "He is the sort of person who will not let us drop our standards.
"I do not speak to him too often, but he does give me advice when he does.
"It is difficult to put your finger on (how Davies inspires), but I hope to continue that level of performance and score more goals.
"He changes small details. But those small details make the difference.
"He has told us that we have a good squad, that we have the ability to be in the play-off places easily – and that we should not waste that.
"He says we should play that well in every single game we are involved in."
Majewski believes the midfield diamond Davies has fielded for much of his first two games can work in his favour, as it gives him the freedom to get forward.
"In the formation we are playing in, I believe I should be in the box a lot. I scored the first goal like that," he said.
"I had so many shots, I do not remember having as many shots as I have had in the last two games, so I should score some goals.
"The third one was in the middle of the goal, so I think it was the keeper's mistake. The second one was perhaps better. But, as I have said, I have already forgotten them, the goals.
"I forget about the Huddersfield game now. Yes, I scored some goals and we won 6-1, but now I am focused on making sure we perform to the same level in the next game."
Majewski says that, less than two weeks after his return, Davies already had Forest performing with belief.
Forest drew 1-1 with Bolton on Saturday, but could easily have won after creating a host of chances.
And they will head to The Valley in a positive frame of mind, says Majewski: "He has brought motivation and confidence back to the players.
"We played more aggressively and with more energy. That is what he expects.
"He is always shouting from the touchline, so everyone on the pitch feels under pressure to produce.
"If you don't play well, you can be dropped to the bench, so everyone is playing with more desire.
"At the moment, everything is superb."
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by ChrisForestFn
Saturday, February 23 2013, 5:56PM
“4 goals two games, I hope this puts the negativity to bed. Pure and simple the lad can play we have seen it before and now we are seeing it again. It's just a shame some people have a short memory. YR”
by HarrySkillman
Saturday, February 23 2013, 7:53AM
“I think Radi is the most gifted footballer in our squad and has been for some time now. His vision and ability to pick out an incisive through ball set him apart from anyone else we have and on his day he is one of the most dangerous players in the division.
If he can just become more consistent then we have a real match-winner on our hands. I believe he is one of the players who could flourish if we get back to the Prem, where midfielders can usually have slightly more time on the ball than in the more robust Championship and his size wouldn't be so much of an issue.The more talented players you put around him, the better he will become in my opinion and i'm really glad we got him tied down for the next 3.5 years.
Keep it up Radi, fulfill the promise we all know you have.”
by a11anb
Friday, February 22 2013, 7:35PM
“Huey
You couldn't be more wrong
I have been a loyal Red since 1958
and in that time never missed a home game
I have only stated the truth,How many games has Radi finnished in the last 2 years
How many gams has he been inifective in midield and brought off.
How many goals has he scored per season since we signed him?”
by whatidontbeli
Friday, February 22 2013, 6:33PM
“AncientRed, I don't think that the change in the second half was down to tactics by Huddersfield. The game was won at half time and we took our foot of the gas. Had it been required Crissy could have stepped up a gear again. It's alright teams knowing how to play us, it's another thing actually being able to do it. In my head I know how to stop Ronaldo, doubt if it would come off in reality however.”
by HueyTheNoose
Friday, February 22 2013, 5:18PM
“***** I think the clue may be in his profile name. 11anb ??? Knowing the low level of literacy in Derby, he maybe thinks you spell LAMB with a N. He's obviously not a Red.”
by Beetlejuice
Friday, February 22 2013, 3:26PM
“New evidence has been found outside the Pistorius home that completely exonerates him of his girlfriend's murder……………. Footprints!”
by kraut
Friday, February 22 2013, 3:10PM
“11anb
fair point, but all i was saying is that there have been quite a few worse performances than those from Radi, and to be quite fair on the boy to say he was garbage is i think abit over the top,
no offence intended
we are al in this together so lets all get behind the team
UUUUUUUUUUREDS”
by a11anb
Friday, February 22 2013, 2:08PM
“Just look at how many games Radi hs started under previous managers
then look at how many games He has actually played for 90 mins.
In fact after 20 mins on Tues night Billy had got McGuigan warmed up ready to come on.
So don't think the comments are that harsh”
by AncientRed
Friday, February 22 2013, 1:56PM
“Tomorrow will be the biggest test yet of the fine start under Davies. Charlton will be on as big a high as Forest after their win over the Foxes, so it won't be easy and the defence will surely be tested a bit more than against Huddersfield.
One thing that nobody seems to be commenting on anymore is our notorious lack of width [no wingers], obviously because of the width offered by the full backs. However, second half against Huddersfield they made a change which kept Cohen far more in defence than the first half. It won't take long for other teams to cotton on to this and possibly play 5 in midfield, pushing up on both full backs. It wil be interesting to see how we combat this if and when it happens. Previously we've been rubbish against 5 in midfield, maybe now things will be different. Hope so.”
by totoseven7
Friday, February 22 2013, 12:31PM
“Big test for Billy tomorrow. Need a win to confirm his effect, need an away win anyway, also a clean sheet and perhaps a striker scoring within the 90 minutes. Otherwise??????????”