Barry_Cooper published Nottingham Forest fan column - Barry Cooper: Unusual pre-season...

As close seasons go, I don't remember a more subdued or less dramatic one than the current period that is coming to an end.Over the last few years, whether it be new managers, multi-million pound signings or even new owners, summer breaks at Nottingham Forest have usually been remarkable affairs.However, you probably couldn't get a more striking comparison between 2014 and 2015.This time last year, the Stuart Pearce era was careering towards the hugely anticipated homecoming of the Reds hero...