"It's a mouthwatering start for us, there's no doubt, and it really gets the heart pumping for what lies ahead," said the Burnley boss, whose relegated Clarets take on the Reds at Turf Moor on opening day. "I had a little chuckle when I saw the opening fixture, but I have a good record against Forest, so I am particularly looking forward to it," added the ex-Forest defender, formerly in charge at Scunthorpe and Sheffield Wednesday. "Everyone wants a home game to begin and it's a fantastic opportunity to start the season well. Forest will again be pushing to have another go at the Premier League, which makes it a tough start. But what a game to begin."