Day Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 BILLY Davies today said he was 'shell-shocked and stunned' at the failure to add new signings over the summer – and warned Nottingham Forest are not equipped to challenge for promotion. The Reds failed to make significant signings over the summer, other than the addition of Ryan Bertrand on loan. And, in a stark message to the club hierarchy, Davies today warned that the squad is not equipped to repeat the exploits of last season, when they finished third in the Championship. "I am shell-shocked and stunned, they are the two best words I could use," he said. "I am very disappointed for the fans. I was hoping that, in my term at the club, we would see a steady progression. "Unfortunately, that isn't going to be the case. "As I said before, I am stunned, like many others. "But when you look at the situation, we all knew that the agenda was to win promotion either this season or next. "If that agenda has now changed, then I would like to know about it because, as the manager, I have been recommending and advising what I believe is needed to move the club forwards." Davies does not believe that Forest are now capable of challenging for a place in the top flight. "The last permanent signing this club made (other than Radi Majewski) was 14 months ago," he said. "I am giving an opinion, as a manager that, with the group of players we have got at the minute – and they are a fantastic group – we are not anywhere near what is required to win promotion. "It may be the same group of players, but this group overachieved last season. "And, also, since January, this group of players have shown that there has been a clear decline in performances." http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/sport/Lack-signings-means-Forest-challenge-promotion-Billy-Davies-warns/article-2626452-detail/article.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Looking good with that December prediction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Happy days are here again.:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I think there maybe trouble ahead. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZeVLCCE2KY&feature=youtube_gdata_player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 Tough month ahead for Billy boy, Millwall who are flying on Saturday followed by a nice away trip to Preston. I reckon we could be looking at a September departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Nottingham-Forest-manager-Billy-Davies-tells-board-back-me-over-transfers-or-sack-me-article575223.html His P45 is definitely going to be on his desk in the coming few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Looking good with that December prediction. I think September 13th looks more likely now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red fever Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 It could be worse. We could have got rid of half the team & replaced them with lower league players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 What like.... Joel Lynch from Brighton Luke Chambers from Northampton Nathan Tyson from Wycombe Garath McCleary from Bromley Chris Cohen from Yeovil Julian Bennett from Walsall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red fever Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 What like.... Joel Lynch from Brighton Luke Chambers from Northampton Nathan Tyson from Wycombe Garath McCleary from Bromley Chris Cohen from Yeovil Julian Bennett from Walsall We were in a lower div when we brought them in ! In the Championship we brought in Earnshaw Derby Blackstock QPR Anderson Liverpool Gunter Spurs Camp QPR Majewski Poland international Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 A lower division? sorry forgot you are a lower league club, as you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red fever Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 A lower division? sorry forgot you are a lower league club, as you were. I can think of 11 good reasons why you find that period of time painful to remember:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 Can't be as painful as spending 12 years seasons outside the Premiership, 3 of which in the 3rd tier of English football aka League One. Back to 2010 and Billy Davies what does you think on what he has been saying to the press today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 3 words sum it up. Doom doom doooooooom:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red fever Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Can't be as painful as spending 12 years seasons outside the Premiership, 3 of which in the 3rd tier of English football aka League One. Back to 2010 and Billy Davies what does you think on what he has been saying to the press today? If what is reported is true, then i fully support Billy giving the board & fans his opinion. At this point in time the AP have not delivered what Billy feels is required to take the club forward. Billy has a job to do & wants the AP to be as committed as he is to delivering what is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 So you think after spending £13.4m in a season he's entitled to go splash more cash? Reminds me of being a kid and blowing all my pocket money in one go then asking for me and throwing a tantrum when I'm told no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramtasia Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Billy is doing what he does at every club he goes to. Complains about investment, says his players are not good enough, annoys the board and gets his pay off and does it all over again elsewhere. Only mistake we made was keeping that idiot has long as we did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red fever Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 So you think after spending £13.4m in a season he's entitled to go splash more cash? Reminds me of being a kid and blowing all my pocket money in one go then asking for me and throwing a tantrum when I'm told no. David if you are just going to find a negitive in every thing then it's hard to have a real discussion. Billy has been told by NC & MA we have money to spend this season. NC stated this in the match day programme Forest v Leeds. MA said on TV we are looking to bring in players & named Whitts & Pratley as targets. Billy feels as do the Forest fans that more could have been done to secure the signing of the players he feels we need to take us forward. The good thing is as MA stated we still have the money to go after players. The 93 day loan rule would suggest anytime after the 27th of this month would be the best time to take loans. Then they would be able to play in all our games over Christmas including Derby on the 29 of dec. We are linked with David Healy & a few other players. So we will just have to wait & see who's available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 David if you are just going to find a negitive in every thing then it's hard to have a real discussion. Red Fever you are on a Derby County Fans Forum in a board which Derby fans take the piss out of Forest, if your looking for all positive Forest talk then why not visit. http://forestforever.forumotion.com You are clearly on the wrong forum if that's what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red fever Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Red Fever you are on a Derby County Fans Forum in a board which Derby fans take the piss out of Forest, if your looking for all positive Forest talk then why not visit. http://forestforever.forumotion.com You are clearly on the wrong forum if that's what you are looking for. I thought you were an intelligent bloke that could have a real football discussion ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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