Nottingham Forest podcast: Evangelos Marinakis on the City Ground

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has been speaking about his plans for the City Ground on the Shut Up And Football podcast: "What we need to do is have a bigger stadium. The first priority is to do it at the City Ground - that's where the team belongs and where the tradition is.

"We have a lot of supporters and a huge waiting list for season tickets. I'm sure a 50,000 [capacity] stadium would be full to watch the team.

"This is important for the team, and most importantly for Nottingham. This is something I want to finalise, and have one of the best stadiums in England for years to come. This is my prime target right now."

Marinakis also owns Olympiakos, who became the first Greek side to win a European trophy last season and he is eyeing continental football for Forest: "Why not? We did it for the first time ever. We were the underdogs. Why not with Nottingham Forest? We have what is needed to go all the way, but the first target is playing well in the Premier League.

"If Europe comes, it's something we will look to perform in."