Davies can't wait for season opener

Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies cannot wait for their Championship opener against Burnley at Turf Moor.

Forest, who were beaten by Blackpool in the play-off semi-finals last season, are again among the favourites to challenge for promotion to the Barclays Premier League. They face a Burnley side who are back in the second tier following last season's relegation and Davies is relishing the task.

Speaking to the club's official website, he said: "I'm looking forward to the challenge and I know the players and my staff feel exactly the same way."

He added: "I always relish the start of a new season. There's great optimism but as ever there's also great passion and commitment as well.

"It's a fantastic challenge again for us - there are exciting times to look forward to, so bring it on."

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