The World in My Eyes

Last time I wrote a blog about THE game, I wrote it with an air of optimism that the clash between the two teams was going to be (finally) a great match of football between the two. Unfortunately my team were less than impressive that day- who am I kidding? We were diabolical. And the only good football came from Derby. Although it still leaves a bad taste in many Red Dog's mouths, I think it's safe to say we're  now recovered from that shambolic time and feeling much better about the future of our club. So the first thing to say is, and I quote the title, "Here we go again..." I was planning on writing my blog the day before the game although I wasn't really expecting to wake up this morning being quite the shaking nervous-wreck state that I am. I am fine now though. I think... I say last time (march) I had an air of optimism for an all round good clash for the two teams, admittedly on the morning of the game I looked at our remaining players...

5 days later, I feel as though I'm possibly finally recovered from my huge emotional hangover. Don't get me wrong, I've felt worse... The play off trouncing against Yeovil had me in tears long into the new season... but the game on Saturday was up there with one of the worst days I've ever experienced; however, only from a performance perspective.  I do have to come out and say it; Derby County 5 - 0 Nottingham Forest.  I was never entirely confident entering the game. There was an element of hope surrounding us, but from what I could tell on social network sites and from fellow bloggers, in honesty, Forest fans went into that game with a 'if we get a point it's an achievement' view.  Nevertheless it was a typical derby day feeling. Derby County were trying out their new South Stand regime and had moved the away fans into the corner of the ground- I'll say more on this later. The weather was pleasant and the air was tense.  The game- f...

Unfortunately, or possibly fortunately, I have not been able to attend the last two games for Forest. This means I missed two draws, one away against Middlesbrough (1-1), the other at home against Doncaster (0-0). From what I've heard, neither game was particularly inspiring. This leaves me in a less than able place to comment on the games themselves. Andy Reid appears to have made a miraculous recovery from his 6 week injury after less than 6 days. Good news supposedly, though I'm sure I'm not the only Forest fan panicking that his early departure in the Doncaster game isn't another knock that he's picked up. This could be the worst case scenario, especially as we have our bitter rivals, Derby County, to play this Saturday. Further worrying is the fact that we have made so questionable starting team selections over the past few games.  This could lead to a few tears before the game, especially if Forest fans see likes of Collins, Harding, Moussi and Half...

With a world of controversy currently surrounding the Nottingham Forest camp over the past few weeks, it's no wonder the fans went into this game with caution. New injuries picked up by new signing but the yet-to-impress Rafik Djebbour and Simon Cox left more groans among the Forest faithful. This information was soon followed by the news that the not so outspoken but opinionated Forest gaffer will not do any interviews till March 26th following his recent 5 match touchline ban for 'abusing' a referee. Up to yet, what that term means we are unsure of; all we understand is that he's certainly made his feelings known on the poor refereeing performance during the Forest and Leicester draw. The increased injury list, lack of manager and the "lower team" curse that Forest carry with them mean that a trip to Oakwell (a place we often struggle to pick up points at) left little for Forest fans to get excited about, but still we held faith that we may pick up...

As an avid Forest fan, my heart is beginning to race at the thought of the upcoming weeks. I'm sure if you approached any other Forest fan or Derby fan for that matter, you will find that their nerves are also starting to settle in. It's nearly here.  Yes, it's the game that everyone eagerly searches for when the June fixture list comes out; the East Midlands Derby.  The second round for these two feisty rivals is sure to be one to go down in history as potentially one of the worst or best (depending on the outcome) local derbies most of our fans will have witnessed in a long time.  One of the things we DO agree on. RIP Brian Clough Jack Hobbs scoring the winner vs Derby September saw round one swing towards Forest with a late first half header from Forest defender Jack Hobbs the only thing separating the two teams. Whilst neither team were up to scratch that day, it wasn't over all a bad game. Despite this, it lead to the untimely, or possibly tim...