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Nottingham Forest ended their pre-season campaign with a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabian side Al Qadsiah at the City Ground on Sunday.

In a largely uneventful match, Nuno Espirito Santo made nine substitutions.

It means Forest finish the summer with five draws and two defeats from seven friendlies.

Pre-season is almost completed and the countdown to the 2025-26 season is on.

It's been a busy summer at the City Ground with four arrivals and six departures.

Forest start the season at home to Brentford on Sunday - but are they ready?

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You have been sharing your stories and photos about why you love Nottingham Forest.

Here is a final selection of your submissions, but do make sure you scroll down this page to see all the best responses from throughout the week:

James: While growing up in different parts of the country I didn't really identify with football clubs until living near Nottingham in my teens. The fervour of the club and the loyal fans have always made me think of Forest as a true football team with pride and passion, in a fine city. The roar of the crowds and the friendliness is something to behold. It was a real joy to see them back in the Premier League where they belong. "Nottingham Forest are magic!"

Graham: My mum used to take me to watch Torquay United. Forest came down to play a pre-season friendly. They had just purchased Peter Shilton. He was getting bombarded by toilet rolls being thrown... then picked up a handful of mud and chucked it back. It went all over my mum. He came over and apologised. Brian Clough walked around the pitch and had a chat and a laugh with her. She dined out on that story until she died. I just thought anyone who could chuck mud over my mum must be worth following.

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Former Nottingham Forest captain Terry Hennessey has died at the age of 82.

Hennessey made over 159 appearances for Forest between 1965 and 1970, earning 39 caps for Wales over the span of a decade.

The club said in a statement: "Everyone sends their condolences to Mr. Hennessey's family and friends at this extremely difficult time."

Hennessey began his career with Birmingham, where he made 178 appearances and won the League Cup in 1963.

After leaving the City Ground he joined Derby County and won the First Division title under Brian Clough in 1972.

Paul Taylor - Nottingham Forest writer at The Athletic - speaking on the Shut Up and Show More Football podcast about Forest's pre-season campaign: "You have to be a little bit worried on some scale with Forest only scoring one goal, but pre-season is never a proper pedometer of how you will fare.

"There have been times when Forest have had really good pre-seasons and then that has not carried through to the start of their campaign.

"When you have only scored one goal in all the pre-season matches you have played then obviously that is a concern, especially when you have lost Anthony Elanga, who was one of the most creative outlets.

"But all that matters is that they are ready to go and are injury free. I wouldn't worry what happens too much in pre-season."

Nottingham Forest continued their pre-season preparations with a goalless draw against Serie A side Fiorentina at the City Ground on Wednesday evening. Their final friendly is on Saturday when Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah visit the City Ground (17:30 BST).

On the transfer market and Nuno's hopes: "Instead of trying to compete with lower end Premier League teams, Forest are competing with teams like Newcastle and Manchester United. That is a whole different kettle of fish. They will find it difficult to compete with teams who have so much history.

"As Forest continue to try and build their rise, they have got to find of way to be clever again and compete in something that isn't a level playing field.

"Their recruitment has been brilliant, but there is pressure to keep being brilliant when the landscape is changing.

"Nuno still wants to add four, maybe five signings. He definitely needs full-backs.

"When you have lost players like Alex Moreno and Harry Toffolo, you need to add some new players. They want another winger as well.

"It will be interesting to see if their recruitment is as good as it has been in recent years."

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Nottingham Forest captain Ryan Yates speaking on the Shut Up And Show More Football podcast on how he feels pre-season has gone: "Really good. I can't believe how quickly it has gone. Every season it seems to go quicker and quicker!

"We have had a really good, positive tour and got some good minutes in the legs for most of the squad. We are ready to go now.

"Portugal was a really positive tour. We got so much good work done there.

"It is tough in pre-season because you want to be fresh going into any game. But sometimes you go in with heavy legs having done harder training sessions.

"It's all for the greater good however. We will feel the benefits of that throughout the season."

Nottingham Forest have signed Dan Ndoye from Bologna in a deal worth £34m while Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn has joined the side on a one-year deal.

"We have bonded as a group really well and have got to know the new players," Yates added. "The first five to 10 games of the season will be the true test.

"From a player's point of view, it has been positive. We are focusing on each day as it comes and we are looking forward to Brentford.

"This is a totally fresh slate, it doesn't matter what has gone before now once the new season starts."

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Another edition of BBC Radio Nottingham's Shut Up And Show More Football podcast is now available.

The Athletic's Forest correspondent Paul Taylor joins host Colin Fray to put the spotlight on the Reds' pre-season as the search for goals goes in - plus hear from club captain Ryan Yates.

Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds