After what seems like absolutely ages it's now almost time to dust down that City Shirt, get out the brand new season ticket (mines a funny silver colour this season) and get your self down to Filbert Street for the opening game of the season against Bolton Wanderers.

Make no mistake though, this game will be no easy run out to get us all into the swing ng of things. Even though Bolton are the new boys (again), City have some serious points to prove.

Even though City had an excellent start to last season and even managed to lead the Premiership at one point it all went down hill in the latter part of the season and that is now some doubt as to whether City are the force they once were.

Dedicated fans who went to pre-season games will have seen some bright flashes to take heart with. Ade's new toned look (we hear he was jealous of Ste), Scowcrofts first ever goal in a City shirt and Ian Walkers obvious class in goal. Those that arn't so dedicated and only managed to make the Florintina game will also have been treated to some delights such as Sturridge's hat trick and Dennis Wise's ability to rule the midfield.

Although Steve Guppy has departed for pastures Greener, Celtic Green to be precise, at the time of writing it now looks like Matt Elliott will almost definitely sign a new contract. That should atleast keep the worry warts off of Taylor's back for the first 5 minutes on Saturday.

Talking of Taylor, it has to be said that there are still many questions being asked about him. While FFS's policy on the issue has always been "Whatever is good for the club", this season I'm going to take a new stance on the issue. Basically it goes like this, Taylor is only as good as his last result. Which at the minute makes Taylor about as good as a half eaten bowl of Cheerios

City desperately need a good start to silence the critics (as if shutting them up is possible) and prove that the famous team spirit has not deserted us.

As far as Bolton is concerned this is a great chance for them to take an early scalp in their quest for survival. They have waited a long time to get back into the Premiership and they arn't likely to give up without a fight meaning that they will probably come out with all guns blazing and two of those guns will be known by City fans well. Mike Whitlow and Ian Marshall are both expected to play this weekend and FFS predicts a standing ovation for the man they call "The Farmer".

But you don't want this game hyping up, it doesn't\t need it. We've all been deprived for the last few months. We just want to get it on.

As far as the City team is concerned we should see only one of the new boys, Dennis Wise, tomorrow with Scowcroft struggling with a knee injury and Ian Walker under suspension courtesy of a Spurs reserve match. The rest of the team is injury free at the minute so expect to see the usual suspects in selected in what FFS believes will be a low scoring game.