Today marks the start of the new season for Nottingham Forest, with Aitor Karanka’s side heading to Ashton Gate to take on Bristol City.

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As kick-off edges closer, Karanka has named his first starting XI of the season, with one big surprise coming in the form of Daryl Murphy, who has been handed a start ahead of summer addition, Lewis Grabban.

Last season, Grabban scored 20 goals during spells with Sunderland and Aston Villa, firing the latter to the brink of promotion in the Sky Bet Championship.

Whilst Grabban flourished, Murphy flopped in his first year at the City Ground, as Forest struggled their way to mid-table.

Murphy scored seven goals for Forest, but hasn’t found the back of the net since November.

However, Karanka has handed the Irishman a confidence boost ahead of the new season by including him in his starting XI.

It’s certainly a talking point amongst Forest’s supporters and here is the best of their reaction…