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NOTTINGHAM FOREST FACE EUROPA LEAGUE PLAY-OFF NIGHTMARE AFTER DISASTROUS RYAN YATES OWN GOAL
Nottingham Forest’s 1-0 loss to Braga leaves Sean Dyche under fire as Lorenzo Lucca arrives for a medical to solve the striker crisis.
Sean Dyche and his players didn’t just hear the boos from Nottingham Forest fans in Portugal—they felt every bit of it. Ryan Yates’ own goal summed up a night that went from bad to worse, especially after Elliot Anderson picked up a red card late on. The mood? Flat, frustrated, and just about fed up.
Now Forest’s hopes of cracking the top eight in the Europa League group are hanging by a thread. They need a win over Ferencvaros at the City Ground next week just to make the play-off round. Even that doesn’t seem to be enough for the fans, who made it clear they’ve had it.
It all unravelled so quickly. Gibbs-White missed a penalty, and less than a minute later, Yates tried to cut out a cross and ended up scoring at the wrong end. You can forgive a freak goal if the team’s fighting, but the 2,100 Forest fans who made the trip weren’t buying it. They booed the players off at half-time and let them have it again in the second half. Some even started chanting, “Sideways and backwards, everywhere we go,” as Forest struggled to lay a glove on Braga.
The dig at Dyche’s style wasn’t subtle. He’s always drawn flak for his direct approach, but this was something else.
Yates’ own goal sealed the defeat. Braga’s subs piled onto the pitch to celebrate, while Gibbs-White could only think about his missed penalty. Nobody in a Forest shirt escaped the crowd’s anger. New signings Bakwa and McAtee were booed as they went off, and Dyche is desperate for a reaction at Brentford on Saturday to calm things down.
He brought on Anderson, Hudson-Odoi, and Williams in the second half, and honestly, all three look set to start at Brentford. Dyche had shuffled his eleven, making seven changes, and with Igor Jesus out hurt, Forest didn’t even have a real striker. That could change if Lorenzo Lucca’s loan from Napoli goes through—he might debut on Sunday, assuming he passes his medical.
The first half barely offered anything worth remembering. Gibbs-White forced a save from Hornicek, while Martinez should’ve put Braga ahead but headed wide. After the break, Horta missed a sitter for Braga, but then Forest nearly stole the lead. Martinez bundled McAtee over in the box, and after a long delay, Gibbs-White stepped up... and Hornicek saved.
And then, just seconds later, disaster. Horta found space, Yates got tangled up trying to clear, and the ball trickled into his own goal. Forest fans groaned louder. Gibbs-White tried to make up for it but blasted over, and Ola Aina rattled the crossbar with a thunderbolt. Braga hit the post on a counter, then in a chaotic scramble, Ndoye and Yates almost levelled things, but it just wasn’t their night.
Let’s be honest: Forest were poor. Braga weren’t much better. But with UEFA stretching these group stages to protect the big clubs and rake in more cash, you end up with nights like this—matches that feel almost pointless. Both teams knew losing didn’t really change much. That’s what hurts the most.
MARSEILLE MELTDOWN: WHY MEDHI BENATIA QUIT AFTER A BITTER MASON GREENWOOD FALLOUT
Marseille meltdown: Medhi Benatia resigns as Sporting Director after clashes with Mason Greenwood. Get the latest on De Zerbi’s exit.
Marseille’s sporting director, Medhi Benatia, has quit his job after reports of friction with Mason Greenwood, the former Manchester United striker.
It’s a tough time for the club. Benatia’s exit comes with pressure piling up; Marseille’s going through a rough patch that also saw Roberto De Zerbi walk out. De Zerbi left after that brutal 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The team are sitting in fourth, and they just missed out on the next round of the Champions League in dramatic fashion.
Benatia, who used to play for Morocco and had a solid career with Bayern Munich, Roma, and Juventus, confirmed he’s stepping down. In his statement, he didn’t hold back: “Since I got here, I’ve poured my heart into this job with one goal: getting Marseille back where it belongs. I know this club inside out. I understand what it asks of you and the passion behind it.”
He tried to keep things positive: “We’re still in the fight. Making the Champions League is within reach, and we’re still gunning for the Coupe de France. Even with the setbacks and bad luck, the project’s still moving forward on the pitch. But I can’t ignore what’s happening around us.”
Benatia pointed to growing frustration and a communication breakdown: “In Marseille, results speak for themselves. You know I don’t sugarcoat things. With all the tension in management, I’ve handed in my resignation because, to me, the club always comes first. I don’t want to be an obstacle or a burden.”
He finished with a note of regret: “I did everything I could, but I couldn’t calm things down around the team even though I really believe they can hit their targets.”
Apparently, Benatia and Greenwood just didn’t get along. Greenwood’s been crucial for Marseille since joining in 2024, and while De Zerbi backed him publicly, things between Benatia and Greenwood reportedly got icy. L’Equipe claimed the two barely spoke, and Benatia didn’t hide his criticism on or off the field.
Some say Benatia got fed up with Greenwood ignoring commercial duties last summer and not caring about the fallout. Now De Zerbi’s on the market, a familiar name for clubs like Manchester United and Tottenham, both hunting for new managers.
De Zerbi’s already been linked to United before. After his stint at Brighton, he was apparently considered for the Old Trafford job before they stuck with Erik ten Hag.
ARRESTS AT THE MKM: WHY POLICE INTERVENED DURING HULL CITY’S FA CUP DEFEAT
Police made arrests at the MKM Stadium as Chelsea beat Hull 4-0. Read the full report on Pedro Neto's hat-trick and the fan fallout.
Hull City say police made arrests after fans started up discriminatory chants during their 4-0 FA Cup loss to Chelsea on Friday night. Early in the game, the stadium’s PA system cut in with a warning: stop the chanting, or face arrest. Stewards and police didn’t mess around in the second half; the club announced they’d actually detained some supporters.
The chant targeted Chelsea and was homophobic. It’s not the first time this kind of thing has happened. Back in 2022, the Crown Prosecution Service made it clear that a certain lyric in the chant is a homophobic slur, and using it can land you in legal trouble. Just ask Paul Boardman, a Liverpool fan who got slapped with a Wembley ban and a £500 fine for shouting it at a train station.
Meanwhile, the game itself got away from Hull. Chelsea rolled over them, with Pedro Neto bagging a hat-trick. Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic still found a few positives, though. He liked the team’s defensive setup and thought they could’ve used their counterattacks better. “We deserved at least one goal,” he said, “but if we play like this, we’ll be in a good spot in the Championship.” He’s already thinking ahead to the next match against QPR.
On the other side, Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior was back at the MKM Stadium, his old stomping ground. He was buzzing about his team’s attitude and effort, especially in the first half. “Hull are flying in the Championship, and I hope they make the Premier League,” he said. “But our mentality and quality tonight made the difference.” He singled out Pedro Neto for his work rate and finishing, but really, he seemed proud of the whole squad. “Everyone put in a shift. The mentality was spot on.”
The night was extra special for Rosenior. He had more than 20 family members in the stands and got warm applause from both sets of fans. “This club means a lot to my family and me,” he said. “I really appreciate the welcome. It was a good night all around.”
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