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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Through grief and adversity, Morgan Gibbs-White has given #NFFC hope of Premier League survival and European glory. This is the tale of a leader, team-mate and talisman driven by his points to prove, the struggles of his pals and a special bond with fans. open.substack.com/pub/petermic...

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'Morgan Gibbs-White is the best on earth'

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🇸🇵🇺🇷🇸 0️⃣⦂ 3️⃣ 🇳🇴🇹🇹🇮🇳🇬🇭🇦🇲 🇫🇴🇷🇪🇸🇹 The vindication of Vitor Pereira. Free for all now - because this is a day of celebration. My piece on a glorious feeling. open.substack.com/pub/petermic... #NFFC

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

These are my love letters to Ryan Yates and Elliot Anderson. A triumph and a tragedy. shorturl.at/M9gBo Please do read and subscribe. I am very grateful for your support. #NFFC

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A tale of two midfielders

The triumph of Ryan Yates and the tragedy of Elliot Anderson

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

An important read, free for all now: Why ticket price rises being considered are unconscionable and how #NFFC can break the status quo of the big clubs while being a moral champion and carrying the legacy of the Rebel City.

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Why price rises considered by #NFFC are scandalous. Do consider subscribing fully to support future work and get access to a growing archive. Monthly subs are at the cheapest amount Substack allows, or just £25 for a year. A small group of legends are founding pals. Thank you.

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The threat of relegation looms large - even for those of us who still believe. A sleepless night after Brighton left me pondering what football really means and the moments that matter. Eternally grateful to all those who support and subscribe. #NFFC shorturl.at/SZXn9

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

An emotional finale to my three-part Brian Laws interview: ○ FA Cup final snub: “I was angry” and Clough disappeared ○ The brutality of the back-pass rule ○ Life at #NFFC as the Clough empire fell ○ A family love story with Nottingham open.substack.com/pub/petermic...

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Brian Laws, part three: That FA Cup final, the back-pass rule and the fall of Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest empire

Things fell into place and Nottingham became my second home. My son still lives in Nottingham and is a Forest fan, my grandson is a Forest fan – it lives on… I’ve got a lot to answer for...

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Part two of a mammoth Brian Laws on #NFFC interview, including: ◉ Hillsborough - and how nothing was the same after. ◉ That replay and that ruffle of the hair from John Aldridge ◉ Brian Clough: "I don't mind if you get sent off today." open.substack.com/pub/petermic...

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Player power: A disingenuous debate post the sacking of Sean Dyche? And why there is so much joy to be had if only we find a way through the anger. petermichaelblackburn.substack.com/p/player-power… #NFFC

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Life, love and football. Slow reads for the soul, not for clicks. All my writing on #NFFC and the things that move us as people will be found here, updated regularly. Please do have a read and subscribe. petermichaelblackburn.substack.com

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

What's the best 5 a side team of players born on your birthday that you can put together? You've got to play in it. Stolen from latest @footballramble.bsky.social pod. Pete (gk) D. Bonera J.Andersen M. Reus B. Sesko

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Forest Focus Podcast @forestfocuspod.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

👊 Defending Arsenal set pieces 🤔 Yates good but Dominguez wasn't bad 🏆 Champions League race run-ins @mattdaviesff.bsky.social was joined by @petermblackburn.bsky.social and former #nffc defender Kelvin Wilson today. 🍎 Apple podcasts: tinyurl.com/4eebmd46 📱 YouTube: tinyurl.com/3d8shu4n

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Forest Focus Podcast @forestfocuspod.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

😨 Calm or worried after Fulham? 📋 Formation change a must at Newcastle? 🤔 Who starts alongside Anderson? @mattdaviesff.bsky.social is joined by Michael Temple and @petermblackburn.bsky.social #nffc 🍎 Apple podcasts: tinyurl.com/48p6c8u6 📱 YouTube: tinyurl.com/yc634rz8

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Forest Focus Podcast @forestfocuspod.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

🎙️ We'll be live at 11am to discuss the defeat to Fulham and the choices Nuno will have to make before #nffc go to Newcastle next. @mattdaviesff.bsky.social is joined by Michael Temple and @petermblackburn.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVEF...

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TWO BIG CHOICES FOR NUNO AFTER NOTTINGHAM FOREST ARE WELL BEATEN BY FULHAM

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Forest Focus Podcast @forestfocuspod.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

🏆 Last outing for the Cup team? 🤔 Sangare makes his case ☹️ Time up for some or too early to decide? @mattdaviesff.bsky.social is joined by Michael Temple, @petermblackburn.bsky.social n and #nffc legend Garry Birtles. 🍎 Apple podcasts: tinyurl.com/prv9b57j 📱 YouTube: tinyurl.com/yynd4en9

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Matt Davies Adams @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Really lovely piece from the great @petermblackburn.bsky.social here on trying to make sense of and enjoy what’s happening at #NFFC this season. Well worth a read wether you’re of a Forest persuasion or not 👇 thefamousclub.co.uk/2025/02/03/t...

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Nottingham Forest's magnificent season — and the moments that matter

Nottingham Forest are genuine contenders for European qualification. Peter Blackburn reflects on a journey few could even have imagined

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐬. Nottingham Forest's magnificent season — and the moments that matter. My piece about family, friends, football, and — of course — my beloved Reds. 𝑂𝑢𝑟 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑅𝑒𝑑𝑠. #NFFC thefamousclub.co.uk/2025/02/03/t...

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Forest Focus Podcast @forestfocuspod.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

🎙️ We'll be live at 11.30am to discuss how the 5-0 defeat happened, what will happen in training this week and what could happen with transfers. @mattdaviesff.bsky.social is joined by Michael Temple, @petermblackburn.bsky.social and former #nffc defender Kelvin Wilson. youtube.com/live/05HpCC4...

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BOURNEMOUTH 5 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0 | TIME FOR TRANSFERS AND HOW DID IT HAPPEN?

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Forest Focus Podcast @forestfocuspod.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

😍 Can Forest sign Cunha ahead of rich rivals? 💰 Elite player but would he cost too much? 📋 Bournemouth preview @mattdaviesff.bsky.social is joined by @ianfinch.tv, Michael Temple and @petermblackburn.bsky.social #NFFC 🍎 Apple podcasts: tinyurl.com/2kefhr8u 📱 YouTube: tinyurl.com/57zakzhz

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Forest Focus Podcast @forestfocuspod.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

🤔 Southampton match preview 💰 Wissa interest verdict 🤝 Multiple midfielders linked @mattdaviesff.bsky.social is joined by Michael Temple, @petermblackburn.bsky.social and @ourgloriousbanners.bsky.social. #nffc 🍎 Apple podcasts: tinyurl.com/43zaa5st 📱 YouTube: tinyurl.com/2su87kw8

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Bring your scarves. And bring the noise. We have topped up this team's special alchemy and carried them over the line before - and we will do so many times more. Together, we are genuinely special. Nottingham Forest are magic. COYR. #NFFC

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

The bewildering grappling with what this team are doing - and the looming sense of what could still be - are almost overwhelming this morning. No expectation, just opportunity. Today and for the rest of this season. Let's show the team how proud we are tonight. #NFFC

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Slightly lost for words after today. It all feels so surreal. I thought we had a good chance of 3 points. And they just absolutely delivered. We are so lucky to be enjoying these players and this team. A wonderful, festive day with family, friends, and three points. COYR. #NFFC

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

So tell everyone that there's hope in your heart - tell everyone, or it will tear you apart. At the end of Christmas day, when there's nothing left to say. The years go by so fast, let's hope the next beats the last. ❄️

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Really enjoyed this today. Can hardly believe the conversations we are having. These are the days of our lives. #NFFC

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Forest Focus Podcast @forestfocuspod.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

🎙️ We'll be live at 2.30pm to discuss #nffc being fourth at Christmas, the Brentford win and preview the Boxing Day visit of Spurs. @mattdaviesff.bsky.social is joined by @gergmitch.bsky.social, @petermblackburn.bsky.social and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan. youtube.com/live/CMlqBfI...

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Forest Focus Podcast @forestfocuspod.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

😍 Breaking down the Man Utd win 🤔 Yates, Gibbs-White and midfield balance 🙏 A win against Villa? @mattdaviesff.bsky.social is joined by Michael Temple, @petermblackburn.bsky.social and ex #nffc defender Kelvin Wilson. 🍎 Apple podcasts: tinyurl.com/w9fjbta4 📱 YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fn7exan

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Forest Focus Podcast @forestfocuspod.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

🎙️ We'll be live at 11.30am to break down the win against Man Utd as Forest go fifth and look ahead at what is to come in the next few weeks. @mattdaviesff.bsky.social is joined by Michael Temple, @petermblackburn.bsky.social and former #nffc defender Kelvin Wilson. www.youtube.com/live/IOTXqjG...

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Forest Focus Podcast @forestfocuspod.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

🎙️ We'll be live at 1pm to preview the Ipswich game in full. Does Nuno need to shake up the starting XI or get back to basics? @mattdaviesff.bsky.social will be joined by Michael Temple and @petermblackburn.bsky.social to discuss that question and more #NFFC youtube.com/live/tCE9epY...

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Forest Focus Podcast @forestfocuspod.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

😠 Too easy for Arsenal 🤔 Midfield woes and winger contributions 👏 Taking stock with Ipswich next @mattdaviesff.bsky.social, is joined by Michael Temple, @petermblackburn.bsky.social and #nffc legend Garry Birtles. 🍎 Apple podcasts: tinyurl.com/47ccdat9 📱 YouTube: tinyurl.com/nuz5hew2

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

This is out now on all @forestfocuspod.bsky.social channels. Myself, Temps, Chris Aylmer and @mattdaviesff.bsky.social previewing the Arsenal game.

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Recording the @forestfocuspod.bsky.social Arsenal preview in 15 minutes. Busy schedules have conspired, so we can't do it live on a Thursday like normal, sadly. What would your lineup be for the game? System change? Personnel change? Interested to hear your thoughts. #NFFC

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Forest Focus Podcast @forestfocuspod.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

We're here! If you're a #nffc fan or just like what we do give us a follow. We've heard good things about this new place.

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Forest Focus Podcast @forestfocuspod.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

If you've not seen our latest podcast, it's a good one we promise on what it means to watch #nffc at the City Ground. 🍎 Apple podcasts: tinyurl.com/bde2tvbw 📱 YouTube: tinyurl.com/yzf32s8n

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I was asked to come up with a Forest XI for a pod recently. I set two rules: Favourite, not necessarily best. And I had to be able to remember seeing all the players play 5 games live to avoid just picking childhood heroes that I didn't engage with properly. I'd be fascinated to hear yours... #NFFC

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Peter Blackburn @petermblackburn.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Any key tips for adapting to this new place?

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