A merry Xmas for Forest?

Having taken four points from their last two games, Colin Calderwood's side will look to move out of the relegation zone when they entertain Sheffield United and Blackpool at the City Ground next week.

A trip to Southampton on 20 December preceeds what is shaping up to be a six-pointer at home to Doncaster Rovers on Boxing Day.

A topsy-turvy 2008 ends with an awayday at Norwich on 28 December.