Gavin Kilkenny: Season on loan would be 'ideal' 

Last season, Kilkenny was the early bolter of the Cherries side by starting the opening seven games.

Gavin Kilkenny. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Once the promotion celebrations subside, a reality check dawns for a clump of players at every Premier League-bound employer.

Nottingham Forest’s squad are still in the throes of their Wembley Championship playoff success party from Sunday, some acutely aware of the inevitably that follows.