The new npower Football League season gets underway this week, and as ever, it is excellently previewed in the September issue of FourFourTwo magazine. For those that don't know, it asks a fan of each club a set of questions about their team and the season. I am a Nottingham Forest fan, and here are my answers to those questions:
Dream season:
Automatic promotion. I think we're some way off that though, especially looking at some of the squads in the division.
Our fans think our team is:
Short of a left back and a 20-goal-a-season striker, yet capable of beating any team in the league on their day.
Best away ground in your division:
The atmosphere at Upton Park was brilliant when we went there in the Cup last season. A proper ground with passionate support.
Manager's popularity out of 10:
There seems to be cautious optimism at the moment, yet you can't doubt Steve McClaren's pedigree, England notwithstanding. I'll say 7. I get the feeling that the national press will be breathing down his neck if we make a poor start though.
Unsung hero at the club:
With Luke Chambers and Wes Morgan doing so well for us, it's easy to forget Chris Gunter's role in our side. One of the best right backs in the league right now.
Opposition player you admire:
There must be some great left backs around in the Championship. We can't be the only team without one.
Do you think McClaren has learned much since his 'Wally with the Brolly' England days?
He had a bad time with England, but that shouldn't be the be-all and end-all. After all, he has been successful before and since. One bad experience doesn't make you a bad manager.
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