SEEING John McGovern lift the European Cup was one of the greatest days of Stuart Astill's life.
And the 67-year-old has had many days watching his beloved Reds.
He hasn't missed a league game for 40 years.
"Winning the European cups was unbelievable," he said.
"Seeing John McGovern lift the trophy in Munich, a few tears came to my eyes.
"I'd only seen the European Cup on telly – it was fantastic."
Unfortunately, Stuart's impressive run is set to come to an end on Monday, with the diabetic pensioner in hospital after having part of his toe removed.
"I've got my foot in plaster, with a big boot on it," Mr Astill said.
The doctors are allowing Stuart to take a trip out for today's home tie against Brighton, but an away trip to Burnley on Monday is a step too far.
Despite this obstacle to his loyalty, the former British Rail engineer remains in good spirits and is determined to watch as many Forest games as possible.
He said: "I'll get myself right and start another run of games."
For the 67-year-old, the situation could not have come at a worse time – with Forest having won six games in a row and fighting for promotion to the bright lights of the Premier League.
"You can't knock what Billy Davies is doing – this run is fantastic," he said.
"The Brighton game will be big. If we are going to go up, let's grab it.
"I'm not sure whether I could afford to go in the Premier League, but I would move heaven and earth to do it."
Even though Forest are flying high at the moment, Mr Astill can remember even better days.
He said: "I did see every competitive match that Brian Clough managed us in.
" They were an unbelievable team. I feel privileged to say I was there."
Mr Astill was rewarded for his loyalty at the beginning of the season as Forest's new owners, the Al-Hasawi family.
They gave him a complimentary place in the exclusive 1865 club for a year.
Mr Astill said: "I met Omar Al-Hasawi when they came to the club. A few days later I got a call from the chief executive to say I was being given a complimentary seat.
"I got to know quite a lot of the players in the old days. I was a big pal of John O'Hare."
Nottingham Forest have sent a get well message to Mr Astill in hospital.
A club spokesman said: "It is a great shame Stuart will not be here to cheer us on.
"Everyone at the club would like to wish him a speedy recovery."
