The 2006-07 campaign was a season of soaring ambition and agonizing near-miss for Nottingham Forest as The Reds finished a strong 4th in League One under manager Colin Calderwood, securing a coveted spot in the promotion play-offs. Leading the charge was the fan-favorite forward Grant Holt, whose 14 league goals (18 overall) anchored a potent attack and earned him the club's Player of the Season award. However, the season ended in heartbreak in the play-off semi-finals, where they lost a dramatic tie 5-4 on aggregate to Yeovil Town after extra time. It was a vital year that showed the team's capacity for winning, yet remains a defining, painful chapter in The Reds' prolonged fight to return to the Championship.