This lad left home at 21 to go to a country he'd never been to, didn't speak the language and had only played 13 senior games.
Today he's scored a goal at Anfield, defended like one of the best to do it and more impressively done a 4 minute interview in English. Bravo š #nffc
Nottingham Forest is proud to launch āMagic Momentsā, a powerful community initiative spearheaded by Club owner Evangelos Marinakis which will see 30 tickets for every home fixture during the 2025/26 season donated to children and young people most in need within Nottinghamshire.
Reflecting Forestās deep-rooted commitment to supporting the local community, āMagic Momentsā will open the doors of the City Ground to those who may not ordinarily be able to experience the excitement of a matchday ā including those who are living with long-term illness, underprivileged, at risk or otherwise vulnerable.
In addition to attending home matches, each group will receive exclusive behind-the-scenes matchday access. From walking through the iconic tunnel to meeting players and staff and receiving their very own Forest shirt, āMagic Momentsā is designed to provide an unforgettable day of joy, comfort and inspiration during some of lifeās most challenging circumstances.
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Local charities, youth groups and organisations working with children and young people in Nottinghamshire will be invited to be part of the initiative throughout the season.
To celebrate the launch of āMagic Momentsā, 50 youngsters have been invited to Forestās Premier League season opener against Brentford on Sunday. The groups include teenagers and young adults from Teenage Cancer Trust, as well as Switch Up ā a Nottingham-based charity whose mission is to steer young people away from crime and gang involvement through mentorship, positive activity and long-term support.
As part of the initiative, Forest will continue to set aside 10 tickets on each home matchday for Warriors United, a club for children and young adults with learning disabilities.
Under Evangelos Marinakisā leadership, the Club has increasingly focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of people across the region. From supporting food banks and healthcare services to working alongside grassroots projects and educational causes, the Club has regularly used its platform to uplift, support and connect.
In recent months, this has included donating 2,000 club kits to schoolchildren across Nottinghamshire, partnering with Linden Lodge and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to aid supportersā rehabilitation, and welcoming Club legends Frank Wignall and Peter Grummitt back to the City Ground to mark Dementia Action Week.
Nottingham Forest Owner Evangelos Marinakis said: āThis initiative is about more than football. Itās about giving back, providing unforgettable moments and ensuring that our Club continues to stand proudly at the heart of the Nottinghamshire community as a force for good. We know that one special day can have a lasting, meaningful impact, and we want to create special memories for those who need them most ā moments of hope, happiness and magic. We are on a special journey as a Club, and we want to ensure as many people as possible have the opportunity to join us.ā
Nobody likes you when you're depressed.
Plain and simple. We can talk all day about mental health and how important it is, but the moment you are depressed, people start to distance themselves. They see you as negative, a burden, and someone too heavy to handle.
@lv you cancelled my policy 2 months early, saying i emailed and cancelled it but cant tell me what email address it has come from, wont give a partial refund as i am now without breakdown and are just saying to take out a new policy but cant offer it at the same price š”
Pancake Day tomorrow. Itās when the āerm, hello, spoiler alert: youāre an adult, you can have pancakes any day of the year!?!ā people come out of the woodwork.
I do not want pancakes any other day of the year. I want them only on Pancake Day, like a proper British person. And I want to have so many pancakes on Pancake Day that it puts me off having pancakes again for an entire year. Thank you.
My favourite hobby after an away game is to search āRyan Yatesā on Twitter š the bloke lives rent free in so many heads and thrives off their tears, what a lad š #NFFC