OPINION: Forest stalemate is a decent point against a top six side

Nottingham Forest and Derby County shared a goalless draw at the City Ground for the first time since April 1906, on a day when the home side almost refused to attack.
IN PICTURE: Ben Brereton.
STORY: SPORT LEAD: Nottingham Forest v Derby County.  Sky Bet Championship match at The City Ground, Nottingham.  Sunday 11th March 2018.IN PICTURE: Ben Brereton.
STORY: SPORT LEAD: Nottingham Forest v Derby County.  Sky Bet Championship match at The City Ground, Nottingham.  Sunday 11th March 2018.
IN PICTURE: Ben Brereton. STORY: SPORT LEAD: Nottingham Forest v Derby County. Sky Bet Championship match at The City Ground, Nottingham. Sunday 11th March 2018.

The excitement and anticipation leading up the East Midlands clash created a real fervour, none more so than just before kick-off.