#Steve Cook

It was not just a love of football that helped Nottingham Forest forge a path to the Premier League - but also cricket. A key factor in Forest's remarkable climb from the foot of the Championship table to success in the Championship play-offs was their defensive solidity. It was provided, in the second half of the campaign at least, largely by the…

2022-10-21Premier League tips, October 18: Brighton can make possession count and give De Zerbi first win Brighton fans must have come away from Brentford on Friday night scratching their heads. After 21 goal attempts and 72% possession, the Seagulls faithful might have expected more than a 2-0 defeat. In truth, Ivan Toney's brilliance probably…

Nottingham Forest defender Scott McKenna Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Nottingham Forest v Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday. 3pm Saturday One or both teams not to score 2pts 11-10 Betfred Nottingham Forest Moussa Niakhite, Omar Richards, Harry Toffolo and Jack Colback are sidelined and Giulian Biancone has been ruled out…

Saturday, 12.30pm. Our prediction: 0-3 Suggested bet: Trent Alexander-Arnold to score on the banks of the Trent Forest picked up a handy point at Brighton in the week but they were second best throughout. Consecutive 1-0 wins against City and West Ham might just have sparked Liverpool into action. Everton v Crystal Palace Saturday, 3pm. Our…

It's another Monday matchup of struggling teams in the English Premier League when Nottingham Forest host Aston Villa at City Ground. Forest (1-1-6) have lost five straight games and could be headed right back down to the Championship if they don't turn things around quickly. They were already last in the Premier League table heading into last…