A late new year post… 2025 was a huge year for me. You know, I mostly post football related pieces here, life in general rarely takes centre stage on this platform. From a football perspective: I celebrated my fourth year commentating on football, and my team, Nottingham Forest, including at Wembley & for Premier League productions. Meeting idols including Martin Tyler, Peter Drury, et al, and building great friendships in the space, always learning from them. From a life perspective: I’ve had emotionally one of the toughest years ever. Moving 10,000 miles from home, enduring relationship breakdowns, learning to be an adult, truly. I took therapy for the first time this year for my anxiety, panic attacks, and personal related situations. But I’m proud of how I’ve come out of the year. I’m enjoying what life is throwing at me. Moving to Australia for a year is the best decision I made. It’s easy to look at the year and think you’ve not done much. Looking at social media and thinking you’re underachieving. But sometimes all it takes is just a moment to reflect: where were you last year? Where were you the year before that? Etc. you’ve come a long way, you should be proud. I don’t share much of my personal doings on here because, well, I like to talk football and some other sports. It’s my outlet, I love it. Alongside this, I appreciate the support and engagement with my work & opinions, the feedback, the critics, all of it. Thank you. This year also saw me start my podcast, @MakingItPoddy, and my new blog, and I’m immensely proud of that. Furthermore, I know the opportunities the next year will bring and how exciting they will be. I wish you all the happiest, healthiest and most prosperous 2026 for you, your family and friends. My inbox is always open, let’s make this year a great one! Jamie ❤️ #NewYear2026

In the dark? Serious BS going on here. No way does the owner keep a manager “in the dark” concerning one of his best players. Rubbish! #NFFC

Hot take (?) United fans cannot say they are doing “great business” by not buying Anderson, when they are still going to pay £80m odd for Matheus Fernandes… Yes, Anderson costs more, but in both situations - using their own logic - they lose…. Would still rather pay big money for Anderson! Maybe I’m biased 😉 #NFFC

You saw it coming a mile off. The lad is going to be the absolute dogs b-…. Baller. #NFFC

#NFFC still have hurdles to overcome before they will get the green light to begin their ambitious redevelopment of the City Ground. It remains a complex and many faceted project. But the reality is that work won’t fully get underway until 2027. nytimes.com/athletic/7351132…

So it begins…. A friendly by the way.

This is honestly so strange…. What on earth is going on at Wolves?! #WWFC

Proof, once more, only to trust your Ornstein’s, John Percy’s, etc… #NFFC

Have to respect Forest’s stubbornness here. Hell of an offer. Let’s see how this plays out… #NFFC

The trefoil needs to be on our shirt now. Come on, please @adidasUK 🙏 #NFFC

“Games gone” @SaeedTV_ ?

All the best Willy Boly - brilliant for us! #NFFC

Nottingham Forest’s retained list for the Men’s First Team has been confirmed. 👇

a 3-hour video essay on the tactical evolution of the inverted fullback is exactly what we need right now

£80m odd used to get you Gareth Bale. I understand transfer inflation. Julian Alvarez is a great player. But that much? Games gone.

Reports suggesting Saudi Sides interested in Vitor Pereira. Money is always a huge player - for some the biggest - but I think Vitor is a man of principles, someone who will stick by the club, especially with an offer on the table. If there is any doubt, the club should do absolutely everything to keep him — avoid the merry-go-round of last season. #NFFC

Terrified of this French team in the World Cup. Michael Olisé, Cherki, Doué, Dembelé, the list goes on… Christ.

This David Sullivan situation is absolutely appalling — vile stuff.

Trattativa in corso tra Atalanta e Nottingham Forest per Nicolò Savona.

Wait, what? Didn’t expect that! No luck since leaving Forest really. Didn’t work out with us, but what a career he’s had — all the best, Divock!