West Ham United co-chairman David Gold admits some nerves facing former club Birmingham City.
He admits his departure from City was acrimonious after claiming he was offered a role under the new board as vice-chairman - something which was denied by Carsen Yeung.
Gold told the Birmingham Mail: "I left Birmingham in rather acrimonious circumstances. That was hugely, hugely disappointing at the time.
"I was saddened by how it all ended and I had mapped out my future life continuing there. I had no thought of West Ham - although they were always in the back of my mind because I was a supporter and they were my boyhood club.
"But once it happened, I moved onto the next chapter. Whether it was to be at Crystal Palace, Charlton, West Ham, I didn't know.
"But I will always have great memories of my time at Birmingham. How couldn't I?
"The fans, by and large, were very nice to me and I made some very good friends - friends I miss, and look forward to seeing on Saturday.
"But I will go to Birmingham with some trepidation despite the friends I made when I was there."