Forest to host Lyon

Nottingham Forest will host French giants Lyon in a pre-season friendly next month.The Champions League semi-finalists, who were runners-up behind Marseille in Ligue 1 last season, are set to visit the City Ground on July 28."It is a real coup to attract one of Europe`s top clubs," Forest operations manager Brandon Furse told the club`s official website."I am sure it will create a lot of interest among our supporters and in the city generally."Lyon`s visit will revive memories of when the two sides met in the UEFA Cup during the 1995/96 season.A Paul McGregor goal at the City Ground gave Forest a 1-0 first-leg lead and Frank Clark`s side produced a spirited performance to draw 0-0 in the south of France and advance to the fourth round.