Coca Cola Championship Notthingham Forest FC vs. Blackpool FC Live Watch
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
The second leg of the play-off semi-final between Nottingham Forest and Blackpool could not be better poised. Blackpool journey to the City Ground in high spirits after coming from behind to claim their third win of the season over the Reds and hold a slender 2-1 lead.
The Seasiders, who have won seven of their last nine games, have not lost on Forest's turf in 33 years and Ian Holloway will be desperate for his side to keep it that way to book a trip to Wembley on 22nd May.
Charlie Adam has enjoyed an exceptional year for the Tangerines and the 18-goal midfielder has terrorised the Reds throughout the campaign, scoring in all three victories over Billy Davies' side.
But Forest are unbeaten in 20 games at home, winning 17 of them and Davies' men have gone 12 hours without conceding in the East Midlands so they have plenty of reason for optimism ahead of Tuesday's encounter.
Both sides are bidding to return to the top-flight after extended spells outside the big time - Forest are bidding to end an 11-year absence from the Premier League while Blackpool have not played in England's top tier since 1971.
Forest will be boosted by the return of Guy Moussi for the second leg semi-final against Blackpool.
The French midfielder is back in contention for the game at the City Ground after a groin problem ruled him out of the first leg. Captain Paul McKenna and fellow midfielder Chris Cohen returned to the side at Bloomfield Road and will keep their places after coming through the game unscathed.
McKenna made his first appearance since early March after recovering from knee ligament damage while Cohen, who scored on Saturday, was back after a bout of mumps.
Leading scorer Robert Earnshaw is likely to be recalled to the starting line-up as Forest look to fire their way to Wembley.
Holloway has no new injury worries ahead of his side's second-leg clash. Striker DJ Campbell was passed fit for Saturday's first-leg showdown after an injury scare as Holloway named an unchanged starting line-up.
He will be reluctant to make any alterations at the City Ground as the Seasiders bid to book a final spot at Wembley against Leicester or Cardiff.
The Seasiders, who have won seven of their last nine games, have not lost on Forest's turf in 33 years and Ian Holloway will be desperate for his side to keep it that way to book a trip to Wembley on 22nd May.
Charlie Adam has enjoyed an exceptional year for the Tangerines and the 18-goal midfielder has terrorised the Reds throughout the campaign, scoring in all three victories over Billy Davies' side.
But Forest are unbeaten in 20 games at home, winning 17 of them and Davies' men have gone 12 hours without conceding in the East Midlands so they have plenty of reason for optimism ahead of Tuesday's encounter.
Forest will be boosted by the return of Guy Moussi for the second leg semi-final against Blackpool.
The French midfielder is back in contention for the game at the City Ground after a groin problem ruled him out of the first leg. Captain Paul McKenna and fellow midfielder Chris Cohen returned to the side at Bloomfield Road and will keep their places after coming through the game unscathed.
Leading scorer Robert Earnshaw is likely to be recalled to the starting line-up as Forest look to fire their way to Wembley.
Holloway has no new injury worries ahead of his side's second-leg clash. Striker DJ Campbell was passed fit for Saturday's first-leg showdown after an injury scare as Holloway named an unchanged starting line-up.
He will be reluctant to make any alterations at the City Ground as the Seasiders bid to book a final spot at Wembley against Leicester or Cardiff.
