Much has happened since that glorious Sunday in May - the one which means Nottingham Forest are about to start a new (Premier League) chapter.
And for the first time since their promotion success, the Reds returned to action on UK soil on Tuesday night. It was a chance for many fans to get a first look at some of the club's new signings.
Nobody's interested in pre-season friendlies? Try telling that to the strong travelling contingent who thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the Pirelli Stadium.
