Jonathon Forte:

[countygump]

Retired due to knee injury.


https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/...onathan-forte/

[MagpieMike]

Retired due to knee injury.


https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/...onathan-forte/

Its now in the Post as well: https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport...nathan-3230535

Great shame, I really liked him, never understood why Nolan wouldn't play him.

[Robertomac]

For whatever reason, Nolan didn't like him and only played him when forced to due to other players being injured. When that happened, he proved that he could score goals - which was what had dried up. Had Nolan played given him an opportunity earlier, I think we'd have gone up automatically. Just my view of course, but that was very poor management from Nolan.

Returning to topic, it's a real shame to read about as he always came across as a nice bloke when I heard him interviewed and I thought he always gave it his all when he played for us. Good luck to him in whatever he does next.

[Woodypie]

For whatever reason, Nolan didn't like him and only played him when forced to due to other players being injured. When that happened, he proved that he could score goals - which was what had dried up. Had Nolan played given him an opportunity earlier, I think we'd have gone up automatically. Just my view of course, but that was very poor management from Nolan.

Returning to topic, it's a real shame to read about as he always came across as a nice bloke when I heard him interviewed and I thought he always gave it his all when he played for us. Good luck to him in whatever he does next.

Forte was a good player mismanaged and undermined by Nolan repeatedly in media interviews. I agree, if used properly Notts may well have been automatically promoted that season.

[the_anticlough]

Forte was a good player mismanaged and undermined by Nolan repeatedly in media interviews. I agree, if used properly Notts may well have been automatically promoted that season.

Agree with all posters. Their manager gave him a better testimonial than Nolan ever would

Matt added that Jonno was a very popular figure in the dressing room and everyone’s thoughts at Exeter are with him.....''I wish I would have worked with him five or 10 years ago because he is a hell of a player and a hell of a person.

I know what a great character he has been around the place and it is such a shame. I am really disappointed for him.... we are always here as a club for Jonno and he is always going to be welcome. We will catch up with him time and time again when we play up north and hopefully he will bring the family down south to watch some games at the Park...

... I know the fans will appreciate what he did for the club, even in a short period of time, but these things happen in football. It is a real shame because Jonno is a top, top bloke, regardless of football, and good person to be around on a daily basis and we will miss him.”

[Freeman25]

Great shame, I really liked him, never understood why Nolan wouldn't play him.

Hint: The reason is what the article is about, the guy was made out of glass and was never fit.

Nolan didn't keep him out of the team because he didn't like him and then eventually give in to peer pressure, he just couldn't stay fit, Nolan even joked about it and the fact that he could, it's no surprise the career of a perenially injured player has come to an end due to an injury.

[Robertomac]

Hint: The reason is what the article is about, the guy was made out of glass and was never fit.

Nolan didn't keep him out of the team because he didn't like him and then eventually give in to peer pressure, he just couldn't stay fit, Nolan even joked about it and the fact that he could, it's no surprise the career of a perenially injured player has come to an end due to an injury.

He clearly had injury problems during his career, however, I'm certain Nolan left him out for other reasons during the playoff season. I'm sure there was an interview on RN where when Forte came back into the side and was asked why he'd been out, he said he hadn't been injured and was just left out. He seemed rather perplexed about why.

Amebie and Forte would have been my first choice strike partnership that season.

[countygump]

Here's one:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1163775889529868288

[slack_pie]

Here's one:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1163775889529868288

Ah, that goal. Good times.

[DaveSmithRules]

23 goals in 83 games for us according to Wikipedia. I think that includes subs appearances too. It's a really good strike rate considering how often he was overlooked. With the possible exception of Oldham, we basically had his best years with us...