IT'S not often that Rams fans and Forest supporters show a moment of solidarity – but this weekend the rivals will put aside their differences to mark the anniversary of Brian Clough's death.
A campaign on social media website Twitter has led to fans from both sides planning a one-minute applause in the 10th minute at Sunday's match to mark the 10th anniversary of his death.
Clough – who took both Derby County and Nottingham Forest to glory in the 1970s and 1980s – died on September 20, 2004, in Derby.
Both clubs enjoyed great success under the man who famously declared "I wouldn't say I was the best manager in the country. But I'm in the top one".
He took the Rams from near the bottom of the second division to a Division One title in 1972 – the equivalent of winning today's Premier League – and a European Cup semi-final.
He was at Forest from 1975 to 1993, winning back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980, as well as winning four League Cups.
Derby County Supporters' Club chairwoman Lynn Hemsworth has been to every Rams match, home and away, for the last 20 years.
She said a minute of applause on the 10th minute of the match is a great way to mark the occasion.
She said: "I thought it was a good idea when I heard about it and I think both sets of supporters will want to honour his memory.
"Brian meant so much to both teams and he and Peter Taylor's success is probably the reason that I began supporting the team."
Clough's name is held in such high esteem by fans from both cities that the A52 – the connecting road between Derby and Nottingham – has been named Brian Clough Way.
And statues of the Clough stand outside Derby's iPro Stadium and in Nottingham city centre.
"If the team had not been so successful then I probably wouldn't have been so bothered about going to see them," Lynn added.
Lynn and husband John will be at Sunday's game and they are both hoping for a good result.
Lynn said: "I have been to my fair share of Derby v Forest matches and they are always special games.
"The 10-man win stands out but I think the cup win where we beat them 3-2 after they were 2-0 up was the best.
"Hopefully Sunday will be another good game but it will be great to see the two sets of supporters come together to honour Brian."
Nottingham Forest v Derby County is live on Sky Sports 1 on Sunday. Kick-off is at 1.15pm.
