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Hello and welcome to Friday's LIVE coverage of Nottingham Forest from Nottinghamshire Live.

We've got a busy day on our hands with Forest back in action tomorrow when they host Brentford (3pm).

There will be plenty of build-up from the Reds' camp, with boss Martin O'Neill hoping to keep his side in touch with the Championship's play-off places.

We will also be bringing you live coverage of Forest's under-23s' Premier League Cup clash with Leicester City tonight (7pm), as well as all the fallout from Joe Lolley's new four-and-a-half-year deal he signed at the City Ground yesterday .

And we'll keep you right up to date with all the latest transfer news and views from Trentside, so stick with us to make sure you don't miss a thing.

You can get involved in the conversation on Facebook and Twitter , or, alternatively, you can leave us a comment in the section below.

What a 'keeper he was...

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Brentford boss misses out

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has missed out on winning Championship Manager of the Month.

The Bees are on a ten-game unbeaten run in all competitions, and only dropped two points in January.

Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray has instead won the award.

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EFL 'Spy Gate' verdict

The EFL have decided that they require more time to make a decision on last month’s ‘Spy Gate’ saga.

The meeting, which went on all day yesterday, resumed this morning as the Football League attempt to decide what punishment, if any, Leeds United should face for sending a member of staff to spy at Derby County’s training ground.

At its meeting on Friday afternoon, the EFL Board (*excluding representatives of the Championship) considered the matter of the incident in the vicinity of Derby County’s training ground on Thursday, January 10. Following a comprehensive review of all available evidence, it was determined that there remain a number of areas that require further exploration and clarification and these investigations will take place at the earliest opportunity. An update on this matter will be provided following receipt and analysis of those subsequent enquiries and until this point no further comment will be made.

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A wonderful opportunity

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Former Forest and Cardiff man pays his tributes

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Martin O'Neill is NOT concerned

Nottingham Forest have lost seven of their last nine meetings with the Bees, but Reds boss is focused on addressing that run.

(Image: Getty Images)

Here’s the full story.

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Have you picked your Reds team for tomorrow yet?

You can pick your team, here.

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Gerrard hails Forest defender

Steven Gerrard has hailed Joe Worrall’s attitude and professionalism following Rangers’ 4-2 win at rivals Aberdeen.

Steven Gerrard praised Joe Worrall after the win at Aberdeen
Steven Gerrard praised Joe Worrall after the win at Aberdeen (Image: Jeff Holmes/PA Wire)

Read the Liverpool legend’s comments, here.

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'SpyGate'

The EFL are today continuing their discussions into last month’s ‘SpyGate’ saga.

The meeting went on all day yesterday and has now resumed as the Football League decide what punishment, if any, Leeds United should face for sending a member of staff to spy at Derby County’s training ground.

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Still time...

There is still time to get your questions in for Paul Taylor on our Forest webchat.

Forest manager Martin O'Neill
Forest manager Martin O'Neill (Image: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Get involved here.

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Sad news coming out of Brazil this afternoon

Ten people are reported to have died in a fire at Brazilian side Flamego’s training ground.

The fire broke out in the accomodation block where many of their talented academy stars live.

The club have tweeted ‘O Flamengo está de luto’, Flamego are mourning.

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More than just a Forest legend

“Martin O’Neill is a #Forest legend, and a legend in this county, as a coach and as a player.”

Thomas Frank applauds fans after the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Barnet and Brentford.
Thomas Frank applauds fans after the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Barnet and Brentford. (Image: Getty)

High praise from Brentford boss Thomas Frank. Here is the full story.

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MON on his latest defensive dillema

New signings Alex Milosevic and Molla Wague are both fit - but Reds boss is cautious about plunging both into the back four so soon.

Nottingham Forest boss Martin O'Neill and assistant Roy Keane against Birmingham City
Nottingham Forest boss Martin O'Neill and assistant Roy Keane against Birmingham City (Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)

Here is the full story.

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Forest ranked 19th on chance creation

Some interesting stats from infogol.net...

The trip to Birmingham was the fourth straight game in which Forest have generated less than 1 xG (Expected Goal[s]), so something really needs to change if they are to make a late push for the play-offs – though even that seems unlikely given that Forest have been only the 19th best team according to xG.

Brentford have seen an upturn in form of late, are find themselves on a seven-game unbeaten run, with victory over Blackburn last weekend being their fourth in that run.

Defensively they have been extremely impressive in that time, conceding an average of just 0.64 xGA per game, so can be expected to limit an already poor Nottingham Forest attacking line.

The Bees sit in a false position at present, having been the 8th best team in the league, so it isn’t a shock to Infogol that they are favourites for this game, and in fact the 7/5 on offer still represents value.

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Join the debate!

Nottingham Forest manager Martin O'Neill and assistant manager Roy Keane
Nottingham Forest manager Martin O'Neill and assistant manager Roy Keane (Image: Dan Westwell)

Today’s webchat with Paul Taylor will kick-off at 12pm.

You can get involved HERE

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'There’s only one player who would play in the Premier League here, and that’s Kelvin'

Kelvin Wilson in action for Nottingham Forest
Kelvin Wilson in action for Nottingham Forest (Image: Dan Westwell)

Former Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson says the “biggest regret” of his career is not getting the chance to play in the Premier League – even though he was told he was good enough to make it at that level.

Read the full story HERE

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Tonight's U23s clash with Leicester is OFF

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I could be blind' says ex-Forest star Nelson Oliveira after Tyrone Mings' horror tackle

Nelson Oliveira is on loan at Reading from Fulham
Nelson Oliveira is on loan at Reading from Norwich (Image: PA)

Reading striker Nelson Oliveira has revealed just how lucky he is following an incident which left him with a broken nose, saying the challenge could have left him blind.

The ex-Nottingham Forest loan striker, who famously scored the winner against Derby during his spell at the City Ground in 2015, suffered the horrific injury in a clash with Tyrone Mings last Saturday.

Read the full story HERE

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'Would like to see them back' - Ex-Ireland player on Forest's promotion chances under O'Neill and Keane

Nottingham Forest manager Martin O'Neill and assistant manager Roy Keane
Nottingham Forest manager Martin O'Neill and assistant manager Roy Keane (Image: Dan Westwell)

Former Republic of Ireland international Stephen Kelly believes Nottingham Forest are in good hands under Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane.

Read the full story HERE

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'I will dispute it to my dying day' - Mark Warburton on accusation about his move to Forest from Rangers

Forest boss Mark Warburton
Former Forest boss Mark Warburton

Mark Warburton insists he will “dispute to my dying day” accusations he spoke to Nottingham Forest while he was still manager of Rangers.

It is almost two years ago that the 56-year-old left Ibrox and took charge of the Reds.

Read the full story HERE

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Pick your Forest team: Should Martin O'Neill makes changes for clash with bogey side Brentford?

Saidy Janko, Jack Robinson and Leo Bonatini leave the pitch at full-time
Saidy Janko, Jack Robinson and Leo Bonatini leave the pitch at full-time (Image: Dan Westwell)

Nottingham Forest have picked up just a single win in their last five games, and now they welcome bogey side Brentford to the City Ground.

Pick your Reds team HERE

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Where will Forest finish? Predict the Championship promotion run-in

Reds boss Martin O'Neill at Birmingham
Reds boss Martin O'Neill at Birmingham (Image: Getty Images)

It’s that time of year again when you can predict where Nottingham Forest will finish in the Championship.

Have a go, right HERE

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Forest and Notts fans 'deserve much more than what they're being served'

Nottingham Forest manager Martin O'Neill and Notts County boss Neal Ardley
Nottingham Forest manager Martin O'Neill and Notts County boss Neal Ardley

I’ve never really been one to go along with the idea that players or football clubs “owe” their supporters.

Read Gregor Robertson’s latest Reds column HERE

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Good morning

Welcome to today’s live blog.

Stay tuned for the latest Reds news.

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