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'Why not both?' Weighing up FA Cup against Champions Leaguepublished at 15:48 24 April
15:48 24 April
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We asked you what would mean more to you - winning the FA Cup and the glory of lifting a trophy or qualifying for the Champions League?
This is what you said:
Arthur: While qualifying for the Champions League would be great, winning a trophy would live longer in the memory of the fans.
Dave: Given the past two seasons, if we win the FA Cup but "only" qualify for the Europa League, is anyone really going to complain? I know I wouldn't.
Mark: I reckon most fans would love a cup final, which is a big ask as Manchester City have found their touch again. The Champions League would be amazing and financially very good for the club but I would settle for the Europa League and a cup final.
Alex: Champions League would give us more finances to build a team next season. That is more beneficial in the current footballing climate.
Nick: Why not both? City will be favourites on Sunday as Wembley is like a second home to them, but in a one-off game who knows? We won against the same side recently, albeit at home.
'Pinch yourself moments - but Forest must focus fully on league and FA Cup'published at 09:31 24 April
09:31 24 April
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Nottingham Forest's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City is a game of contrasting styles.
City are not a team known for going on quick breaks and Forest are not a side that keeps a lot of possession. However, they have both ended up being in similar positions in the league, so both systems can work.
In terms of how they go up against each other, I think there is a lot to be said about the value of that first goal.
From a Forest standpoint, taking a lead will give the confidence to believe they can hold on to it in the same way we have seen many times this season already.
They can frustrate their opposition into over-committing at times, meaning they can maybe go and get a second or a third goal while not adjusting their style of play.
For City, if they get the first goal, their ability to control the tempo of a game and possession can frustrate the opposition - especially if you want to try to force them to come out and on to you.
That first goal is going to be key because whoever gets it really will dictate the nature of the game. When sides have similar styles, the first goal could be the first of many and it could be back and forth. I don't necessarily predict that in this one.
It is too close to the end of the season to say that the Champions League is something Forest should not be thinking about, but they are also one win away from having the chance to play for silverware. So I think both things are massive.
The cup final is before the end of the season so Forest could go into it in great shape and with Champions League qualification looking likely anyway, so maintaining good form means both things look after themselves.
These are pinch yourself moments for the Forest fans. If they get one and not the other, they can decide how they feel about that afterwards. In the moment, as soon as you play down one thing, it can affect the other.
Forest are a robust team, tough to play against, and they have enough talent to win at home and on the road. Cup games are one-offs but I think they have got enough to be able to reach the Champions League.
Among the players, there will be belief and Nuno Espirito Santo will believe too.
The fans will be a little bit nervous, but they know the team is good enough to be able to do well given what they have done so far this season.
What would mean more to you - winning the FA Cup and the glory of lifting a trophy, or qualifying for the Champions League?
'What we are seeing this season is, in essence, classic Forest'published at 12:36 22 April
12:36 22 April
Pat Riddell Fan writer
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Much has been made of Nottingham Forest's possession this season. Or rather lack of it. Averaging just 39.3% per game, the Reds have been called the antidote to modern football.
In the age of pressing, passing, turnovers and xG, Forest have maintained their low ball retention of recent seasons but added a pragmatic yet ruthless approach to games. And while the naysayers might look at the statistics and call it anti-football, they're not watching what's in front of them.
This team of skillful, technical players are exhilarating and entertaining to watch at their best. The transition from defence to attack, the blistering pace, the exquisite cross-field passes, the clinical finishing… Forest's ability to score first — the best record in the Premier League, by a country mile — and their determination to protect that lead is something to marvel.
And while Tottenham Hotspur fans may sniff at Monday night's result, their potentially season-defining win last Thursday at Eintracht Frankfurt was achieved by defending a 1-0 win with… 39% possession.
Brian Clough's 18-year reign at the City Ground was built on basic fundamentals, some of which were already in the club's DNA. His instructions to the players were very simple while the style was very much based on a strong backbone, absorbing pressure and playing on the counterattack; this tactic was heavily leaned upon when playing away, especially in Europe.
Nuno Espírito Santo clearly has a long way to go before emulating Old Big 'Ead but what we are seeing this season is, in essence, classic Forest. And while it might nod to the past, it's certainly not old fashioned by any means. As ever in football, it's not how long you keep the ball but what you do with it.
Tottenham 1-2 Nottingham Forest - the fans' verdictpublished at 09:35 22 April
09:35 22 April
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We asked for your views on Nottingham Forest's performance in their 2-1 win against Tottenham.
Here are some of your comments:
Sean: For all the huff and puff Tottenham gave us in the second half, it never looked in doubt after Chris Wood's goal. Committed performance from all players in red - Harry Toffolo clearing off the line was legendary, Matz Sels' close-range block of Richarlison after a defensive mix-up equally so. We were full of that level of commitment, covering each other, working hard together. A good warm-up for Wembley at the weekend.
Andy: Forest dominate games without the ball. Ruthless approach to winning football matches. Brilliant.
Jil: Great comeback from back-to-back defeats. Toffolo's clearance was incredible - I'm so pleased he had a great game. Hearing all the fans sing his name... magic!
Doug: A very good performance considering the pressure we were under following recent results around us. We took control of the game early on and made it count. Well done, you Reds.
Rob: Forest did what they needed to do, especially with Ola Aina out injured. That said, Nuno Espirito Santo's change of formation in his backline was made too early and almost cost us the game.
Ross: Thrilled for Wood to get back on the scoreboard. What an instrumental figure in Forest's success this season. A real workhorse and classy finisher!
Luke: A terrifying second half to watch. I always feel like we shut up shop too soon, but you can't argue with it when we get results. Immense credit to Nuno for the way the team is drilled, just got to keep it together for another five fixtures. What a time to be alive!
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