OPPONENTS GUIDE #8:NOTTINGHAM FOREST(H)

Nottingham Forest are next up as they make the relatively short trip to South Yorkshire.The Reds were unlucky last season not to get into the playoffs but hope to do so this season.

The Trent club have had highs and lows.They won the 1977 UEFA League trophy thanks to the legendary Trevor Francis and were managed by Brian Clough.The weekend of the game marks nine years since his death.

The previous two seasons have seen change.The club were managed by ex-England coach Steve McClaren and then Steve Cotterill until the Al-Hawazi takeover.Former Donny bosd Sean O'Driscoll was chosen to take the hot seat but he was harshly sacked six months later.His replacement was Alex McLeish-and he lasted six weeks until being sacked.

The club are still in shock following their chairman Nigel Doughty's sudden death two years ago.The Nottingham Forest lover bought the club in 1999 for £2,000,000.

Forest are currently 5th in the league and have taken nine points in their last three games.

THE GROUND-THE CITY GROUND

Infamous for the Brian Clough Stand and the ex-home of Premier League football,the stadium is a fantastic place for away fans to visit of all clubs.The ground is on the opposite side of the Trent where Notts County are,so you can kick a ball from one stadium to the other!

THE GAFFER-BILLY DAVIES

The 48-year-old Scotsman notably won promotion with Forest's rivals Derby in 2007,but left the club when they struggled in the top flight.He was sacked by Doughty following a promotion failure but has since been rehired to get the club in the big time again

ONES TO WATCH

KARL DARLOW-YOUNG TALENT

Young goalkeeper Karl Darlow was given the number one by Davies for the new season,having made some superb performances during a double loan spell at Walsall in League One.He has been at the club since 2010.

GREG HALFORD-USEFUL UTILITY

Greg Halford started his career with Colchester,becoming their Player of The Year in 2006 and Best Defender of 2007.He since played for Wolves in the Prem and then moved to Portsmouth.However,administration forced him to leave the Hampshire club.

ANDY REID-LUCK O'THE IRISH

Ireland international midfielder Andy Reid is a prolific free kick taker and scorer for Forest.Played in centre midfield or up front by O'Driscoll,Andy now reverts to a winger who crosses well in his second spell.

JAMIE MACKIE-BRAINBOX 

Recently capped for Scotland,striker Jamie Mackie caught the attention of QPR in 2010 when he was at Plymouth.He scored 26 goals in total in two years in Devon and has been a key role so far for Forest.