It seems like 37 points is the crucial number for Nottingham Forest this season, and it appears that the battle for survival will go down to the wire.
The final game of the season could evoke memories of May 7th, 2017, when fans chanted "Psycho" as Stuart Pearce provided commentary as the Reds fought to avoid relegation.
Despite the tension around the ground due to Blackburn's early lead against Brentford, Nottingham Forest prevailed 3-1 with goals from Britt A and Chris Cohen, securing their safety on goal difference. The day was a turning point for the club, as it marked the beginning of the end of the Fawaz Al-Hasawi era and the start of a new ownership under Evangelos Marinakis.
This season's final day holds the promise of similar drama, and Nottingham Forest will be hoping for a positive outcome to secure their place in the Premiership. They face a challenging task of getting at least a point against Arsenal and a win against Crystal Palace on the road, but ending the season with an away victory would be a fantastic achievement.
While Everton's fate is not in Nottingham Forest's hands, the Toffees have a chance of getting four points from their remaining fixtures against Wolves and Bournemouth. It's important that the Wolves players understand the significance of their game against Everton, as it could trigger an additional payment clause for Morgan Gibbs-White.
Meanwhile, Leeds United could also get four points, and Tottenham may not have anything to play for on the final day if Liverpool beat Leicester. Nevertheless, Nottingham Forest must focus on their own performance and aim to get the extra point they need to ensure their survival given our goal difference.
It's just like Forest to put their fans through the mill and survive on the last day, but we can take comfort in the memories of May 7th, 2017, and hope that the last day of the season brings some symmetry to it. Here's to a nail-biting end to the season, and hopefully, we'll be celebrating our survival once again.
37 points is the magic number ?
posted on 14/5/23
posted on 14/5/23
37 points in more than the percentage of possession Forest have most weeks. Haven't seen a team this poor since Huddersfield were in there. Pleased they got back, but my word it be a crime against football if Forest stayed up over Everton or Leeds.
posted on 14/5/23
comment by Shaun M - Livin da vi la Roca (U9955)
posted 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
37 points in more than the percentage of possession Forest have most weeks. Haven't seen a team this poor since Huddersfield were in there. Pleased they got back, but my word it be a crime against football if Forest stayed up over Everton or Leeds.
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Nah it will be just fine sean no worries
posted on 14/5/23
Forest won’t need 37 points to stay up. They’ve survived already. Worst relegation battle in years, so many doggo teams down at the bottom - Leicester being the absolute worst
posted on 14/5/23
We will need more points, pretty sure of that. Everton, Leeds and Leicester all at home on the last day with winnable games. Our goal difference is so bad that we will need at least two points I think.
I think Arsenal losing today has helped as they are out of the title race now and will know it. Hopefully motivation drops as a result. Looks like they picked up one or two injuries too which could be helpful.
posted on 14/5/23
It’s amazing how one eyed and bitter some people can be, ‘haven’t seen a team this poor since ‘udder’ etc.
\crime against football, what a load of rubbish.
We are where we are in the table, because that’s where we deserve to be, not bottom, or even that close to it.
Yes we had some bad defeats early doors, but most teams have suffered heavy defeats during the seas, 7-0, 6-1 5-1 4-1 etc. I like to think we’ve learnt as the season has gone on, we are certainly more difficult to beat away from home, and when we do lose it tends to be by the odd goal. We may well still go down, only time will tell, but i believe there are worst teams than us this season, never mind over the last few.
We still have our destiny in our own hands, several other teams can no longer say that.
I also think if we do go down it will be with dignity, not sacking the manager as soon as things go wrong.
Cooper has worked miracles with a complete new squad, he has one more to work, only time will tell if he can do it.
As for Leicester, Everton and Leeds its looking like at least one of them will be going down maybe even two of them.
posted on 14/5/23
Out of everyone, I would be most surprised at Everton going down as they have a point advantage, competitive goal difference and the better fixtures.
Leicester have it all to do with two rock solid games and could be over for them before they get to West Ham.
Leeds could well get a draw at West Ham and beat Spurs on the last day. This will mean we could scrape by with two draws, unlikely as it’s Arsenal next, so to survive we may well need a win at Palace and so reach 37pts, good shout Doha
posted on 15/5/23
I think we should be aiming for a minimum of 38 points.
Leeds couldn’t catch us and Leicester would need to win all three remaining games.
Or, Leicester lose tonight, Everton lose to Wolves and we beat Arsenal. We’re safe with a game to spare.
posted on 15/5/23
comment by Shaun M - Livin da vi la Roca (U9955)
posted 22 hours, 37 minutes ago
37 points in more than the percentage of possession Forest have most weeks. Haven't seen a team this poor since Huddersfield were in there. Pleased they got back, but my word it be a crime against football if Forest stayed up over Everton or Leeds.
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If there was such a thing 'crimes against football' then how many life sentences do you think Allardyce and Dyche would be serving between them?
Watch the goal Forest scored against Man City with less than 37% possession for a display in quality that Everton and Leeds, plus each of their combined 5 managers this season, could only dream of producing.
posted on 20/5/23
37 points is the magic number !!
Well done Reds.