Forest in talks with Billy Davies over manager job

BILLY Davies is now the firm favourite to be the next manager of Nottingham Forest if the club do take the decision to sack Colin Calderwood.

The Evening Post understands that preliminary talks have already been held with the former Derby County manager and he has confirmed he is interested in the role.

Calderwood has been left under pressure following a run of just two wins in 19 Championship matches, a run that has left them rooted to the foot of the table.

And it is thought that the club hierarchy could be ready to swing the axe before the visit of Barnsley on Saturday.

As stated earlier on thisisnottingham.co.uk former Notts County boss Sam Allardyce is thought to be out of the running, as the ex-Bolton and Newcastle man holds out for another job in the Premiership.