lost that loving feeling - Bring on the Derby!

After Saturday's frantic ticket sales for the big match in two week's time, the excitement is already starting to build up after the fantastic win at Millwall. The trip to Prideless Park awaits and I for one can't wait for it.

This game has been eagerly awaited since the fixtures were released back in June. The ticket sales had been discussed for weeks, many people asking what time to arrive at the ground and it was easy to see how important this game is for us Trickies by the amount of people down at the City Ground in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Living in North Notts, me and my dad had to be up at 5:15am to get down to Nottingham to queue for the tickets. When we arrived at the ground about 6:20 there was a few people there and the queue was increasing by the minute. Even at 6:20 the queue was fairly big as we were stood outside the doors to the Study centre. As the queue increased it stretched around the outside of the car park, back out past the ticket office and down towards Radcliffe Road. Despite the constant standing for about three hours it was well worth it, the relief when we'd got the tickets was enormous. It was a very enjoyable morning especially my breakfast that consisted of a bacon cob and two bottles of Stella - well I don't like coffee!

Many people were disappointed at missing out on a ticket, but then it doesn't help when the first person in the queue picks up over 100 tickets. I sympathise with those who missed out on a ticket after queuing but hopefully most will eventually get a ticket after D***y allocated us a few more. If not, then at least the game is on Sky, not much of a consolation I know but at least you'll see the match.

Foe those of us who have tickets, the excitement starts now. After the fantastic win against Millwall on Saturday at the New Den we're in great shape unlike our sheep-loving friends from down the road, who could only manage a draw to ten-man Walsall. We've had a good start to season and hopefully this will continue against the sheep. They, on the other hand, have had, let's say, a crap start to the campaign - oh, isn't life great at the moment!

However all that aside, it won't be an easy game. Anything can happen in local derbies and I expect this to be the same. Our young squad gets a two-week break they deserve to recharge the batteries and plan for this vital game. The players know how much this match means to the fans and without doubt they'll be looking forward to it as well, especially the younger players in the squad. If you asked any of the players at the start of the season which game their looking forward to the most, they would all of said "D***y". It won't be an easy match and it will be another test for our young squad. However, we have the confidence and ability the overturn any team is this league at the moment and D***y should be aware, the Reds are coming to get you!

The last time Forest played D***y was at Prideless Park a few seasons ago when they luckily beat us 1-0. I won't forget that game because it hurt, it's now time for revenge. It's time to give them revenge for not only that defeat but all the piss taking that they've fired at us over the last few years. Well guess what - it's our turn now. It won't take anything to fire me up and let's be a vocal as possible - I'm sure that goes without saying - and let them know who the best team in the East Midlands is.

The excitement between now and the 20th will build up by the day. I can't wait. The atmosphere is going to be something special. Let's welcome the sheep to the First Division by footballing them to death and out-singing them at Prideless Park. It's sure to be great game with a great atmosphere and hopefully we'll come back to Nottingham with three points

I'll be back in a few weeks after the big game to write my thoughts and opinions on it, but until then try to control your excitement. I don't know how, but try. I'll see you all at Prideless Park! If anyone's interested, I'll be sat on Row A, Seat 696, Stair 58.