Forest claim maximum points in South Wales

Nottingham Forest continued their excellent away form by returning from Swansea with three points, thanks to a David McGoldrick strike.

The former Southampton striker fired the Reds in front after 35 minutes, after Swansea failed to clear a Forest corner and McGoldrick was on hand to fire the ball past Swans keeper Dorus De Vries.

The home side did put the Forest defence under a lot of pressure throughout the game, but after proving that they were up for the challenge following Tuesday's clean sheet at Sheffield United, they never looked in danger of conceding.

Manager Billy Davies was back in the dug out after missing the game in midweek at Bramall Lane, and he made a bold statement by dropping leading scorers Dexter Blackstock and Robert Earnshaw and replacing them with McGoldrick and Dele Adebola.

And although the decision may have raised eyebrows, no one could question the Scot's judgement afterwards, as it was McGoldrick who scored the goal to continue the visitors unbeaten away record.

Swansea did pose a threat in the second half with the introduction of on loan man Lee Trundle, but he wasted two good chances to draw the hosts level.

First he cut inside Nicky Shorey, but saw a curled effort go just wide of Lee Camp's post, and then in injury time he wasted a great chance by firing over from eight yards out.

In the end astute defending from Forest was enough to see them claim their second clean sheet in a week and hold on to three points, to take them up to third in the table at least untill Cardiff take on Boro on Sunday, and are just two points behind 2nd placed West Bromwich Albion.

Unbeaten away, we're Nottingham Forest, unbeaten away

Nottingham Forest remain the only side in England to boast an unbeaten away record, after claiming a hard earned point at Sheffield United.

In truth, it was a point gained rather than two dropped as Forest were under pressure for the majority of the game and had to rely on keeper Lee Camp to save them on numerous occasions.

The former Derby keeper kept out efforts from Matt Kilgallon, Stephen Quinn and loanee Henri Camara to ensure that Forest left Yorkshire with a share of the spoils.

Forest did create one decent chance, with Robbie Earnshaw firing wide early in the second half, and also saw a shot comfortably cleared off the line by Blades skipper Chris Morgan.

But the brilliant travelling support were delighted to see the Reds hang on for a point and showed their appreciation to Camp by singing his name at the end of the game.

The match saw assistant David Kelly take charge in the absence of Billy Davies who was ill, and he will be delighted to have maintained Forest's impressive away record and kept the Reds in the play-offs in 4th place.

Earnshaw goes Fox hunting

Nottingham Forest recorded a remarkable East Midlands derby win over rivals Leicester City, with striker Robert Earnshaw bagging a hat-trick on route to a crushing 5-1 win.

The Welsh international was in unstoppable form, and netted Forest's opener after just 12 minutes.

Linking up well with strike partner Dexter Blackstock, the former Norwich man calmly slotted past visitors keeper Chris Weale before celebrating with his trademark somersault in front of the Trent End.

The Reds doubled their lead soon after. Chris Cohen's driven shot went through a melee of players before reaching Earnshaw who scored his second with a deft chip into the net. Cue somersault celebration again.

Forest were rampant and Leicester manager Nigel Pearson was clearly lost in what to do. He made two substitutes in the first half, including top scorer Matty Fryatt, to try and change his team's luck, but to no avail.

Forest started the second half in the same fashion as the first and five minutes into the half Earnshaw had completed his hat-trick.

Picking up a soft backpass by Jack Hobbs, Earnie ran the ball past the unimpressive Wayne Brown and finished emphatically into the top corner of Weale's goal.

Earnshaw had dedicated his second somersault celebration to the 2nd battalion Mercian regiment who were back from serving in Afghanistan, but this time the somersault was saved for the delirious Forest fans sat in the A block.

Paul Anderson won a personal battle by scoring past the hometown club, and beating the banter of his mates.

Forest were in cruise control, and looked dangerous every time they attacked. Yet it was the visitors who scored the next goal. A soft penalty was awarded for handball against Wes Morgan, but in truth there was little chance of the big centre half being able to get out of the way.

Many Reds fans believed the decision was a chance for referee Mike Russell to 'even' up the game, after previously awarding a penalty and then changing his mind against the visitors.

Martyn Waghorn converted the spot kick in off the underside of the bar, but that was as good as it got for the Foxes.

Substitute Dele Adebola put the game beyond doubt by following up fellow substitute Garath Mcleary's powerful drive, to make the scoreline look embarrassing on our East Midlands rivals.

This was one of Forest's best performances of the season, and saw the hosts leap frog their opponents into 3rd place in the table.

Home draw in Cup

Nottingham Forest have been handed a home tie in the third round of the FA Cup, after drawing Premiership side Birmingham City.

The Blues will travel to the City Ground on either Saturday the 2nd of January or Sunday the 3rd of January.

Forest pulled off the shock of the round at this stage of the competition last year, when they defeated big spending Manchester City 3-0 at Eastlands. The goals that day came from Nathan Tyson, Robert Earnshaw and Joe Garner.

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Forest crush Doncaster

Nottingham Forest moved up to 4th in the Championship table, after a convincing 4-1 victory of Doncaster Rovers.

The Reds' goals came courtesy of an own goal by Gareth Roberts and strikes from Wes Morgan, Robert Earnshaw and substitute Lewis McGugan.

Rovers did pull a goal back late on through Billy Sharp, but they were second best to Forest all game.

Manager Billy Davies decided to put Robert Earnshaw in the starting line up after his goal against Middlesbrough last week ensured a point for the Reds, and it paid off as the Welsh international looked sharp all game and scored a deserved goal in the second half which led to his trademark somersault celebration in front of the Trent End.

It was a performance that deserved three points, and leaves Forest in confident mood ahead of next Saturday's East Midlands showdown with Leicester City, where a win will see Forest go third in the table.

Forest Shorey up defence

Nottingham Forest have signed experienced defender Nicky Shorey on an emergency loan from Aston Villa.

The move sees the former Reading man move across the Midlands in the search of regular first team football, after falling down the pecking order at Villa Park following the signing of Stephen Warnock.

The signature of the two capped England man sees Forest's left back problems eased significantly. Last season's player of the year Chris Cohen has been playing in that position, but as we all know his best position is in midfield.

First choice left back Julian Bennett is still a long term injury casualty, and summer signing Joel Lynch is seen by manager Billy Davies as a future centre half than a left back.

So the signing of Shorey will certainly feel like Davies is no longer having to put round pegs in square holes in the left back position, with the impressive acquisition of a Premiership full back.

Whether the Reds look to sign Shorey in January remains to be seen, but Davies has also revealed he is lining up an ambitious move for Spurs man Garath Bale.

If any move for the Welshman does materialised it will be for big money, after Spurs spent £5 million to sign Bale from Southampton and still rate him as a real prospect.

However, his Welsh teammates Rob Earnshaw and close friend Chris Gunter may give the Reds an edge in their arsenal as they look to sell the ambition of the club to Bale.

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Forest look at permanent Majewski move

The news that all Forest fans were hoping to hear has arrived, as Billy Davies today confirmed he is looking to sign the Polish international on a longer deal.

Majewski arrived at the City Ground in the summer on a years loan from Polonia Warsaw and has impressed in the opening months of the season.

He quickly became a fans favourite on Trentside after netting a spectacular opener in the win over rivals Derby County.

Majewski has admitted he is keen to remain at Forest, who have first option on buying the midfielder from his parent club.

Most Forest fans will be delighted with this news as the Reds look to establish a squad capable of challenging for promotion.

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