Sean O'Driscoll: It's up to Brendan Moloney to earn new deal at Nottingham Forest

“First, it's great to see so many good and varied suggestions by Forest fans on this page. Even though some fans are a little frustrated (fans always will be commenting ways to improve their team's play / strategies etc) in my honest opinion it's been a very good season overall, particularly given that we might have easily finished functioning as a (viable) football club if things had not luckily gone our way in June.
Also, compare the comments and the general feeling on this page to the comments this time last year. It proves that Forest is now in a much healthier state and, not withstanding fans' desires to see their team perform better, it shows just how much progress we have made since the summer.

Moloney is a good player and he'll only get better once he has more confidence - which will partly come about from a sustained run in the team. I can understand O'Discoll's comments but for me it'd be better if Forest tied up his contract now - I doubt his wages are that much and if he leaves, it might well put us in a worse position regarding players.

As for pace - yep, it's a good argument that we need pace on the wings. (It's also a great comment by M15t3rT that pace can come through the team play as well).
However, people have been banging on about the need for pace since August. We know that it'd be nice to have a Thomas Ince or a Zaha now, but until we can get a suitable loan player or bought player in January, we only have what we have and we should work more on exploiting our current midfield strengths. I'm pretty sure that O'Driscoll is more aware of this than anyone, as he's got more coaching experience that any of us and also his job is on the line ultimately.
A Tyson or Findley is not the answer - if it was, then why were they never consistent when we gave them games previously?

And yes, there are definitely bargains to be had at a lower level - Stuart Pearce and Ian Wright were two such players in the old days, and (amongst other) McCleary is a more recent example.
However, it also comes down to who can make the grade, and who can fit in personality-wise at the club.
Pennant has pace and a good cross but I wouldn't want him anywhere near the club, thanks.

Last, for all those below yet to be convinced by O'Driscoll (assuming that you're not a troll unlike SnennyRam and Billy, who seem to have greater love interests with Forest than their own clubs) - who would you put in his place? C'mon, don't be shy...

Cheers.”

“Great that we all have a view on how to get more out of our Reds
Facts:

-We are loads better off than we were in August
-This squad still needs some sorting out
-We are not badly placed in the league - but could be better - but we understand that it is a long term plan to success
-Nevertheless its frustraing that we occasionally promise lots - but are falling short of that promise.
-We need to be less predictable
-We need to be less open to being bullied off the ball

I was really hoping that Geddy ad Cohen would be the bees knees in central midfield for us not looking to be the case. We have tried some variations and we are not privvy to what goes on in training.
Can Radi being out really make tht much difference? Couldn't Reidy play in the same central role?

IMO - maybe the thing to try is 4-2-3- 1
4 +

Gillet Cohen

Coppinger Jenas Lansbury

Pick 1 from 3

Why:
Forwards not exactly setting Trent on fire
Cohen's industry is better in a more central role
More stable defensively
Jenas and Lewis and Geddy interchangable
Reid and Lansbury interchangable
Coppinger and FINDLAY interchangable. I join the plea for Findlay to be given a go. He will run past people and proved that he is cute on the back post -given chances he will score - he did that last year in a bad team

Wear out the 3 strikers in rotation!

PS although it would be tough on the lad I see Gillet and Jenas as interchangable also. Hmmmm Cohen and Jenas in front of a back 4, that would be class to build on!”

“M15t3rT

I agree with you Finley is not the answer BUT at the present we have no one with that speed to run the wing so beggers cant be choosers, Yes we can keep switching players about but it is still the same type of play, throwing something in to the mix might surprize but if you do not try...”

“Why would he want to stay at tin pot Forest?

He is 23 and might want to play in the prem before he retires. Another 14 years with no prem football and his career will be over.

He will leave the sinking ship you watch.

Can't stop laughing.”

“I'm all for having a look at findly down the wing. I don't see that we have much option in that position. Thank god Cohen has been on form so far or forest's weekness would be a lot more serious than it is. Forget Christmas I'm just looking forward to January and that window opening. One things for sure my Saturdays are a lot more cheerful this season than last, and if Hamilton could have a race like this every race then I think I would start to see more of the pubs than the wife a bit more often.

Feels good to be a sports fan. YR”

“Simple fact is our midfield is not as good as some Reds think. The only time I have seen it dominate a team is when they have an extra man. ie. Blackburn. Personally I would play 5 in midfield and give Reid freedom to roam. Do agree that we need some speed down the flanks, if only to change the game. I know I keep saying it, but you can put Ronaldo and Messi up front, but if they don't get the ball, they won't score! Simples!

bearwoodred wot about Cohen?”

“Players who are able to make the step up the leagues tend to actually do well in their current leagues themselves. If you struggle to get in a league two side's first team then I'm not sure you'll be able to make the grade in a better league, especially at 27.”

“The fact that someone is playing in a lower legaue doesn't mean too much. charlie Austin - non-league to possible Div 1 in 4 years. Adam Le Fondre went from Div 4 to Div 1 in 4 years also. Vardy at Lesta is playing his part - non-league last season !
There's LOTS of examples. It's about the coaching. I've long held the view that at Forest the '2nd and 3rd team' coaching has been better than the 1st team ! I hope SOD can put that right.”

“Have to disagree with you there oldref, it's a team game and just because they are on pro wages, it doesn't mean they can read minds or have eyes in the back of their heads. Attackers will be trying to drag our defenders out of position and it's important that if that happens, we have someone covering that position. Just a small example but communication is key.

I also don't think Findley is the answer to our prayers. Gillingham manager might have had full of praise for him but he couldn't get in their first team and this is league two. He was the only one of our current loanees to not get an extension. He's fast but cant't run with the ball and has a bad first touch.”

“Look at the players who are seen as 'the future' for England - Zaha, Chamberlain, Sterling - all wide-men - all super-fast. Peter Taylor said it "You can't teach pace" - furthermore, he said that was the first quality he looked for in a player (might explain why he rejected Kevin Keegan!!).
Palace, Cardiff and Leicester all have a lot more pace in their side than us - go figure why they're at the top ! Such a shame that that Dutch winger couldn't be persuaded to join us last August - he looked very good on You Tube !”