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Colback advocates for McAtee's consistent playing time after Leeds loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:21 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Colback advocates for McAtee's consistent playing time after Leeds loss

Summary

Following Nottingham Forest's 1-0 defeat to Leeds on August 24, Radio Nottingham analyst Jack Colback emphasized the need for James McAtee to gain more match time to build confidence. McAtee played 74 minutes in the season opener, contributing to Forest's disappointing opening-day record, which has seen them lose six of their last eight league season openers. The defeat also marks a continuation of Forest's struggles at home, winning just one of their past 12 league matches, with seven draws and four losses during that stretch.

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By the Numbers

•Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Leeds on August 24.
•James McAtee featured for 74 minutes in the match.
•Forest extended its poor record to six losses in eight season openers.
•The team has only one win in their last 12 home league matches.
•Jack Colback stresses the importance of McAtee getting more starts.

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11:21 AMYahoo Sports — 'I think McAtee needs run of games' - Colback

What they're saying

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Radio Nottingham's analyst Jack Colback thinks James McAtee needs a run of games in the Forest side. McAtee was selected for the opener against Leeds but Colback thinks he now needs time to build confidence. McAtee featured for 74 minutes as Forest suffered a late 1-0 defeat to Leeds, extending Forest's poor opening-day record to six defeats in their last eight league-season openers (W1 D1).
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