When handed to Mark Arthur to sort out every single one of the transfers collapsed. Why? Because we are told that Forest will not be held to ransom, and too much money was being asked to complete those moves. News Flash Mr Arthur! Forest are not in a position where it is safe NOT to pay that kind of ransom money. The collapse of those transfers left the squad so depleted that several positions simply have not been filled by players natural to several on-pitch positions. It also smashed the level of confidence the squad had upon Davies arrival as what few players were left got spanked by oppositions who frankly did not take much to see the flaws in our formations, and took advantage.

I can’t blame them. I would.

If Forest do go down this season then it won’t because of the manager. He’s done every he could. Mr Arthur on the other hand did everything but. People in such high positions who are so fundamentally shortsighted over such important decisions are a liability to any business they are involved with.