BOXING day has always been a special day on the football calendar, but for Forest fans it brought an extra present.
Club chairman, Fawaz Al-Hasawi gave the club's supporters a late Christmas gift with the installation of two super-sized screens, premiered in the game against Leeds.
The mood of the home supporters was only improved by an impressive 4-2 win.
But, as fans watched the action, they had no inkling of the behind-the-scenes drama that would culminate in manager Sean O'Driscoll's sacking
The state-of-the-art video screens inside the stadium were joined by LED advertising hoardings around the pitch, representing a combined investment of £1 million.
Forest fans will have been pleased, however, that the screens didn't replay Leeds' opening goal, scored by Paul Green on 12 minutes.
During half time, replays of the action from the first half were played.
In the 49th minute, a Dexter Blackstock header went narrowly over the bar and groans from the crowd rang out as the replays showed the chance go begging.
Season ticket holder Andrew Cove, 31, said: "It looks pretty good. There are a few kinks to iron out. The advertising boards looked slick and I can see the brains behind them."
Before the game, the big screens welcomed Forest fans with replays of moments from classic games.
Mr Cove added: "It was nice to see the vintage black-and- white highlight reels."
Andy Butler, 23, of Bishops Drive, Southwell was at the game and said the new-look equipment made the ground look more professional.
"They're a useful asset and money well spent."
When Leeds United's Rudolph Austin scored an own goal, fans looked to the screens as the action unfolded quickly.
Mr Butler said: "They were really good then, because it helped to clear up what had happened."
Arun Verma, 26, of Worwood Drive said: "It changes the whole aesthetics of the ground. Every replay was awesome – for all the goals it was great.
"All the fans were looking at them and it changed how you interact with the players."
