Kris has linked up with TheFA.com to bring you his thoughts on life with Nottingham Forest.

This week the midfielder has been in touch to talk about Forest's loss to Leyton Orient, the club's annual hospital visit and what he wants for Christmas.

Hi everyone.

We have missed a few opportunities to extend our lead at the top of the league this season, and last Saturday was another example.

We knew Scunthorpe had lost to Oldham on Friday, so as soon as we got into the changing room, everyone was buzzing. We knew we could go eight points clear if we beat Leyton Orient, but we were not on the ball. We were flat. There was no energy.

We have had two or three opportunities this season when Scunthorpe or Bristol City have lost but not taken them. If we get promotion, it won't be the easy way.

We had our Christmas do after the game in London. We had a brilliant time, it was just a shame it was not on the back of a win. It was one of the first times I have been out in London and most of the lads stayed out of trouble! More importantly, we must concentrate on Doncaster. We need to get three points.

We had a double training session on Wednesday, weights in the morning and then training in the afternoon. The gaffer just wanted us to shake the cobwebs off.

We then went to the Queen's Medical Centre for our annual visit. It's a real reality check when you see all these children in intensive care, it brings you down to earth knowing that most of them won't be at home for Christmas.

Of the children we met, a couple were Forest fans. There was one newborn baby in intensive care called Daniel. He was in his Forest baby grow with Forest pictures on the wall. It's heart-breaking when you see things like that. All the children look forward to it and it's good for the club to do.

Christmas is a difficult time of year for a footballer. I wish we had a week off, say from 23 December to New Year's Day. It would mean we could spend more time with our families. I feel really sorry for the players who have young kids. I don't mind the training but the games are hard on the body. I have so much admiration for the players who went to the World Cup, I'm sure they could do with the rest.

Christmas and the New Year period is the most important time of the season. There are nine points up for grabs, it's a massive time.

We have a game on 23 December against Doncaster, then depending on the result, we might come in on the 24th for a jog around the track and a stretch, just to keep the mind focused. It will probably be the same on Christmas Day, another jog and a stretch, then I'll spend the day with the missus and the family. I'm looking forward to a traditional Christmas dinner. Because of training I might get away with just peeling spuds! It should be a good Christmas.

In terms of presents, I don't really need too much. I could do with some boxer shorts and socks, you can never have enough of those. Neil Harris said he might be able to get his hands on some Nintendo Wiis, I've got my name on one of them. That would be a great present.

I managed to get most of my Christmas shopping done on Tuesday. I still need to get a few bits and bobs though.

Happy Christmas everyone.

Speak to you next week.

What is your preferred position at Forest?
Adam Chantrey
I like to start on the left but then to get the opportunity to drift inside in a free role.

Are you looking forward to playing against Andy Reid when Charlton come to the City Ground?
Duaine Elliott
Of course I am. But I am also looking forward to playing against Charlton. I think we have a great chance of an upset. Being a Premier League side they should be favourites, but their confidence will be low and we are playing well.

Who is the best player you have ever played with?
Steven Pearson
I would have to say Andy Reid. He just knows where everything is. He's got a sweet left foot and can stick the ball anywhere. In the season we were relegated, he was the one who got us playing. He could grab games by the scruff of the neck. He could change matches.

I saw your amazing hat-trick against Yeading. What is your favourite ever goal?
Gareth Roberts
I would say my goal against Preston a couple of years ago. I got the ball on the right and lobbed the keeper. I don't even think the keeper was off his line, it was more the angle. I have scored some special goals. I lobbed the keeper from 35 yards against QPR. But the most nervous I have been scoring a goal was my third one against Yeading. I was only three of four yards out, but so many things went through my mind before I hit it. I had never scored a hat-trick before. It was a great feeling.

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