JamesPallatt commented Philippe Montanier explains why Jack Hobbs has not played for him...

Nottingham Forest boss Philippe Montanier has explained why Jack Hobbs has not played a single game this season despite the Reds' defensive issues.Head coach Montanier says fitness problems during pre-season have set the 28-year-old defender back so far this campaign.And he insists Hobbs faces stiff competition to win a place in the heart of the Forest back-four even though the Reds have conceded 22 goals in 11 Championship matches.Read more: Pedro Pereira quits Nottingham Forest"Jack...