Nottingham Forest will enter the new calendar with a sense of anticipation after a good 2018.

The Reds have had a horror last few years but 2018 was much better, as Forest had a positive transfer window followed by a good start to the season where they are real play-off candidates, despite tailing off in recent weeks.

2018 was also a year that a lot of money was spent, so 2019 promises to be fruitful, as these players will start to gel.

The Reds promise to be in for a promising year ahead, and the City Ground will surely continue to fill in anticipation.

Here, we look at THREE things to look out for in 2019.

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There is always uncertainty over managers, particularly in the Championship.

Karanka seems to be the best Forest manager in recent years, but there is speculation over his future.

2019 will be uncertain over the managerial situation, at least at the start, which could hamper January transfer plans.

So far this season, the City Ground has been a fortress. For under 25s, Forest made the season ticket prices around £100, meaning the ground is filling up each week, which only helps.

In 2019, expect this to continue, as Forest look to make their home a fortress in a play-off chase.

Expect more money spending in 2019.

The Reds splashed the cash on foreign talent such as Gil Dias and Joao Carvalho in the summer, breaking their transfer record along the way.

Forest will continue to do this next year, as they look to bolster their chance of a Premier League return.