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NEXT MEETING: Please note that the next meeting of the Notts County Former Players' Association committee will be on Monday, January 30th, 2012 (7.30pm). We would welcome any input from former players. Please send your queries, comments or items to be included on the agenda to the Secretary, Brian Bates - email: bashandval@talktalknet
   
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SUDDEN DEATH OF 'SUPER FAN' IAN 

25/01/2012...Members of the Notts County Former Players’ Association will be saddened to hear of the sudden death of the football club’s popular statistician and long-time supporter, Ian Mills.

ianmillsjpeg_306Ian (61), who collapsed after the game against Preston at Meadow Lane, died later at the Queen’s Medical Centre.
    
NCFPA President Colin Slater has described Notts County as Ian’s 'passion'. “He never missed a match, whether it be pre-season friendlies or whatever there was.”
    
Ian has also previously helped the NCFPA with statistical details for this website.
          
We send our sincere condolences to his family.
      
                 
NOTTS GAIN ANOTHER SUPPORTER! 

What else would you read but a copy of THE MAG when you’re born into the family of Notts County’s all-time leading goalscorer?

hollyjpeg_360Holly Anne Bradd at just seven weeks old appears to be casting an eye over the club’s forthcoming fixtures.
    
She is the daughter of Tim and Kirsty Bradd – granddaughter of Les and Anne Bradd – and already relishing life in the big world.
     
Les and Anne became grandparents twice over in 2011, with elder son Simon and partner Natalie Peach presenting them with baby Millie some six months earlier.
      
Congratulations all round!
              
                 
NCFPA CHEER PANTHERS TO VICTORY

22/01/2012.......Members of the Notts County Former Players’ Association and their families were special guests at the Elite League Ice Hockey match between the GMB Nottingham Panthers and Fife Flyers.

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It further strengthens the bond between the two Nottingham clubs, after manager Martin Allen and striker Lee Hughes had been guests at matches earlier in the season.

Jackie Sewell - two days ahead of his 85th birthday - received a great ovation from the crowd, who were also introduced to: Brian Bates, Bob Tait, Dick Edwards, Mick Vinter, John Sheridan, Brian Stubbs, Gerry Carver, Pat Groome, Mike Rose, Peter Butler, John Newton, Phil Turner, Gary Lund and Tony Flower, along with former manager Ron Fenton.

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 To cap a good evening, Panthers followed up their 3-2 victory at leaders Belfast on Saturday night by winning 4-1 to maintain their push for honours on all fronts.

The NCFPA would like to thank Panthers’ General Manager Gary Moran for his kind invitation.

See www.panthers.co.uk 

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Former players picture: Ryan Tait. 

                                                                                                                                                                                              
           
           
GOALKEEPER DICK TWIGG (72) PASSES AWAY

22/01/2012........A former Notts County goalkeeper has passed away at his home in Wales.

Dick Twigg, who moved to Meadow Lane after more than 100 appearances for Barry Town, died on Saturday January 7th at the

 age of 72.

A minute’s silence was observed at Barry’s match against Ton Pentre. 

 A former Welsh Schoolboys and Welsh Youth international, Dick made his first team debut for Notts at the age of 19 in a friendly at Manchester United on January 24th 1959.

 He made his league debut on March 7th in a 2-1 defeat at Doncaster Rovers, going on to play in a total of three matches in Division Three as Notts failed to stave off relegation. 

The Notts County Former Players’ Association would like to send our condolences to Dick's family. 
                                
                                                             
150th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE WITH CIVIC RECEPTION 
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20/01/2012.........Members of the Notts County Former Players’ Association as well as the current management and squad were amongst the guests of honour at a civic reception in the Council House, at the invitation of  the Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Councillor Michael Wildgust.

    The club's present chairman Ray Trew, former chairman Jack Dunnett, Sir David Bernstein, chairman of the Football Association, and Lord Mawhinney, former chairman and honorary president of the Football League were also present in the second major event marking the club’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

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Pictured above, Brian Stubbs, Bob Worthington, Gerry Carver, Les Bradd and Phil Turner enjoy the civic reception.

PHOTO TAKEN BY JOHN SUMPTER AND USED AT:

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For full details of activities marking the club's 150th anniversary, please contact Les Bradd at:

 les.bradd@nottscountyfc.co.uk

 or on 0115 952 9000 or 07968 115162.

          

STILL CONFLICTING OPINIONS ON CAUSE OF JEFF'S DEATH 

19/01/2012.......The widow of a former Notts County and England footballer has said The FA has never accepted how the game contributed to her husband's death.

astlejpeg_195Jeff Astle, who also played for West Bromwich Albion during the 1960s and 1970s, died 10 years ago.
   
A coroner ruled that the 59-year-old had suffered brain damage caused by heading heavy leather footballs.
   
The FA said "conflicting opinions" remained on the possible effects of heading a football over time.
    
Laraine Astle, from Netherseal, in Derbyshire, said: "I don't think they [The Football Association] want to hold their hands up and own up that the game that we loved proved to be a killer.
     
"Jeff died because he was a prolific header of the ball, no one has come near since. He scored more than half of his goals with his head.
   
“There are now standards set out in the laws of the game for the size, weight and pressure of footballs and other medical issues.
  
"Most of the time it was with the big heavy leather balls that when wet, gained water and were three and a half times heavier. In bad weather it used to freeze solid."
  
Mrs Astle said she and her three daughters had been unsuccessful in their bid to win compensation from The FA, despite the coroner's report.
    
An FA spokesperson said: "There remain conflicting opinions on the possible effects of frequent heading of a football over time.
       
"There are now standards set out in the laws of the game for the size, weight and pressure of footballs and we will continue to liaise with FIFA on this and other medical issues.
  
"Jeff Astle was a fine footballer and many fans will remember the great service he gave throughout his career, both to club and country."
  
Jeff Astle started his career at Notts County, scoring 31 goals in 103 league appearances before moving to West Bromwich Albion in 1964.
      
He won his first England international call-up in 1969 and was picked for the 1970 World Cup squad in Mexico.         
                     

RICHARD BUTCHER REMEMBERED
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16/01/2012........A memorial plaque for  the former Notts midfielder Richard Butcher and Keith Alexander has been unveiled at Lincoln City’s Sincil Bank ground.
     
butchmemorialjpeg_360The memorial is the result of numerous fundraising efforts through the Richard Butcher Memorial Fund which was set up following Richard’s tragic death last January.
   
Pictured, Richard’s wife Sarah and Keith's wife Helen unveil the plaque at the Trust Suite at Sincil Bank. 
                            

     FORMER PLAYERS MARK 150th  ANNIVERSARY LAUNCH

02/01/2012.......Around 50 former Notts County players were guests of the club at Bank Holiday Monday's match against Huddersfield Town, helping launch the 150th Anniversary celebrations.
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Project Leader Les Bradd commented: " All of the former players had a great day and relived some very happy times together. Many stayed on after the game in
The Meadow Lane Sports Bar discussing past memories."

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The former players parade for the crowd prior to kick-off
   
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Les Bradd puts Don Masson in a stranglehold! 
   
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Iain McCulloch, Don Masson and Tommy Johnson 
      
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Brian Stubbs and Dick Edwards

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       Dennis Oakes joins Don Masson and Les Bradd. 

               

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For full details of activities marking the club's 150th anniversary, please contact Les Bradd at:

 les.bradd@nottscountyfc.co.uk

 or on 0115 952 9000 or 07968 115162.

  
  
JANUARY BIRTHDAY WISHES
Many congratulations to all former Notts County players celebrating birthdays during the month of January. These include: 
1st Keith ‘Buster’ Brown (70), Bob Bulch (79), Paul Cox (40)
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 5th   Billy McDerment (69)
 6th Phil Robinson (45) 
7th Geoff Gould (67)
 14th David Robinson (47)
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15th Tommy Johnson, left (41), Colin Hoyle (40)
 16th Peter Russell (77) 

19th John Newton (72)

     

20th Jon Nixon, below (64) 

     

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24th  Jackie Sewell, left (85), Paul Dyer (59)
 25th John Beresford (66)
 31st Jim Doherty (55).   

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We also remember our good friends Arthur Mann who would have been 64 on January 23rd and Bill amann_60 bill_60

Brindley who would have been 65 on January 29th.
    
                     
COLIN'S BOOK A MUST FOR NOTTS FANS
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24/11/2011......Several former Notts players such as Les Bradd, Don Masson, Brian Bates and Phil Turner were amongst guests at Meadow Lane for the launch of NCFPA President Colin Slater’s eagerly awaited book, ‘Tied Up With Notts’  - which is on sale in the club store at Meadow Lane, price £14.99.

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Ray Trew, Derek Pavis and several of Colin’s media friends attended the event, fittingly held in the Colin Slater Suite.

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If you would like to purchase the book, you can either visit the store, email magpiestore@nottscountyfc.co.uk or telephone 0115 9557200.

Pictures courtesy of www.nottscountyfc.co.uk      
            
                                              
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23/11/2011...... Mike Godfrey from Past Heroes has been in touch again to repeat his invitation for former Notts County players to contact him with any  personalised memorabilia, plus details of availability for  personal appearances at dinners, golf days, corporate events etc.
                                     

"We are building a team of Past Heroes, who will all be willing and able to sign something personally to an individual -  whoever it is for, it will be a unique and personal gift that you will know has been signed specifically by request," Mike explains.

"It can be signed for a particular birthday or event, an anniversary or any occasion - you specify the words to make the signature more personal.

"Whilst we have no limits on age or era of our Past Heroes, we are focusing more on those who had their time in the limelight from any time in the past up to the 1970s or 80s."

Call or email for more details:

Mike Godfrey,
Past Heroes Ltd.,

Tel: 01592 779199
Fax: 01592 779193
Mobile: 07802 501641

email: mike@pastheroes.com
web site: www.pastheroes.com

                     
MEMORABILIA WANTED
                                                       

 As part of the football club's 150th Anniversary celebrations, they are aiming to assemble as much Notts memorabilia as possible.

   
Can you help with such things as shirts worn in special matches, medals won in promotion campaigns, commemorative matchday programmes, etc?
     
These will all be most gratefully received and will later be returned to you. Please contact Brian Bates 0115 9257274 as soon as possible letting him know how what you might have to offer. 
              

                                                                              

                       

STORIES FROM LEGENDS BOOST STATUE FUND
11/11/2011.....Personal memories of two iconic Notts personalities, Jimmy Sirrel and Jack Wheeler, were shared by three of the club's outstanding players from that era - Les Bradd, Don Masson and legends_jpeg_01 
Brian Stubbs - at a well-supported evening in the Meadow Lane Sports Bar, which raised over £1,600 for the Jimmy and Jack Statue Fund.
 
All three former players had their own special stories.
Les recalled a time when he was hauled into Jimmy's office, asked how he thought he'd played in the previous game and had it pointed out to him that he'd not done what he was selected to do - either score goals or get involved in the build-up play to a goal.
 
Don told how Jimmy had accompanied him on the visit to Queen's Park Rangers which ended with him signing for the London club - against the advice of his manager who said other clubs were also interested in him.
   
But, said Don, he was interested only in moving to the top flight of
English football to see whether he could handle playing at that level.
     
Brian said that after Jimmy arrived in 1969 the daily training routine
changed completely. Jack used to get them warmed up by some circuits of the track, then Jimmy took over "and day after day we just played football games which were frequently halted by Jimmy's whistle so that he could sort out some aspect or other of our play."
 
They all paid tribute to Jack as being one of the few true gentlemen
of football and who, said Les, rescued his career. He revealed he did not find it easy to settle down after moving from Rotherham United and had a difficult relationship for a time with Billy Gray, his manager. A transfer to Kettering was in the air and it was Jack, in a long private conversation, who persuaded him that his future remained at Meadow Lane.
   
It was not lost on an appreciative audience that otherwise Les would not have become Notts' all-time record scorer!
  
NCFPA president Colin Slater, MC for the evening, also contributed his own memories of Jimmy and Jack from the perspective of the media and as a friend of both.
                                    
LES TO LEAD 150th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

10/11/2011.......Notts County’s all-time leading goalscorer is back working for the club again.

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NCFPA committee member Les Bradd, has completed a loan signing from commercial partners and friends of the club, Hillside Medical, taking up the post of Project Leader for the 150th anniversary celebrations.

Les is re-joining the Meadow Lane staff on a part-time basis, working two days a week under a deal agreed with Hillside Medical.
He will be responsible for all commercial aspects of the club’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
     

We are certain that Les will prove a huge success in his new role and wish him well in galvanising all the ambitious plans.

He can be contacted for further details at:

 les.bradd@nottscountyfc.co.uk or on 0115 952 9000 or 07968 115162.
                          
            
MEMORIES OF 1939 GOALKEEPER

21/10/2011......The Notts County Former Players’ Association has been flicking through the record books to help solve an enquiry from Emily Williams (nee Wheldon).

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Emily wrote: “My grandpa, Eric Wheldon, played for Notts County in goal, just before the outbreak of World War II.


“I'm trying to find out if any photos exist of the team or matches that he played in as it would mean a lot to my dad, Eric's son. If you could suggest where I might be able to go that would be fantastic. I've tried searching online but not had any luck.”

The NCFPA has been able to trace the fact that Eric played in two friendlies for Notts - a League Jubilee Fund Friendly v Nottingham Forest on August 19th, 1939, at Meadow Lane, watched by 6,000 - the result being 1-1.

He then played in a friendly at Northampton Town on October 7th 1939, which, sadly, Notts lost 6-0.

In thanking us for our help, Emily replied: “My husband found it very funny that my grandpa let in six goals against Northampton – who just happen to be the team he supports!" 

                       

         
25 YEARS OF LIFELINE CELEBRATED
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16/09/2011.......Ten former Notts players were guests at Meadow Lane on Thursday 15th September for a gala dinner to celebrate - to the day - the 25th anniversary of Lifeline, the club's successful fund-raising scheme.

     

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 The party was led by Steve Sims, the Notts captain when Lifeline was launched. Steve is pictured above (far left) with Brian Bates, Phil Turner and Notts manager Martin Allen.
     
        Speaking to a packed 1862 Suite, Steve recalled the evening at the Astoria Ballroom in Nottingham when hundreds were locked out and over 1,000 who managed to gain admission signed up to Lifeline there and then.
   
      Jimmy Sirrel did not explain to the players exactly what was going to happen on the night - but Steve said they guessed it was something special when they found Tommy Lawton was also there.
  
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       The other former players who joined the gala night were Don Masson, Phil Turner, Les Bradd, Iain McCulloch, Brian Stubbs, Steve Cherry, David Hunt, Gerry Carver and Brian Bates.
 
Brian Stubbs and Les Bradd are pictured left in conversation with Martin Allen.
    
   
       Les made presentations to Pat Worthington who retires shortly after 32 years in the club's conference and banqueting office and to Bernard and Mavis Greally who joined Lifeline on day one and who were celebrating their golden wedding.
    
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A special presentation was also made to NCFPA President, Colin Slater MBE (pictured right), who acted as MC both on the first night and again on this 25th anniversary and who received an inscribed glass plate from John Mounteney, the club's former vice chairman and long-time supporter.                     

    
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Far left, Steve Sims, David Hunt and Gerry Carver enjoy the Lifeline festivities, while two former QPR players meet as Martin Allen greets Notts legend Don Masson.
                                   
                          
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David Hunt and Iain McCulloch with their late entry for Nottingham in Bloom!                          
Photos taken by John Sumpter and used on  www.nottscountyfc.co.uk 
           
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It's Charlie's day in the golf!
14/09/2011......Former player and manager Ian ‘Charlie’ McParland became a first time winner of the Arthur Mann Memorial Trophy at the Notts County Former Players' Association’s 13th annual golf day, held for the second year running at Chilwell Manor.
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 Receiving the Trophy from Sandra Mann, Arthur's widow (and pictured left with Arthur's daughter Georgina), he spoke of his deep affection for the Meadow Lane club and recalled some of the good players he'd either played with or managed. He continues to watch Notts play whenever possible.
   
 Finishing on 40 points, Charlie held off a strong challenge from former goalkeeper - and now Centre of Excellence director - Mick Leonard on 39 points, with Dean Yates and Brian Bates level on 35 points each in third place. 
  
Thanks were expressed to Les Bradd and Brian Bates for the smooth organisation which ensured the day went without a hitch. Proceedings concluded with a meal at which the various prizes were presented.
 
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 Les won the "Nearest the Pin" prize; the best four ball went to Ian McParland, Nigel Jemson, Jack Oldershaw and Ken Heseltine with a score of 130; Don Masson and Chris Frake, on 83 points, were the best pair; and Chris Frake's 48 won for him the Best Guest score.
    
 Those competing for the first time, and to whom a special welcome was extended, were former players Phil Turner and Dave Harbottle; former club officials Steve Parkin and Alan Hill; and the former Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Corrigan, a guest of Neil Mann.
            
TOMMY AND STEVE JOIN NCFPA COMMITTEE 

14/09/2011.....Goalscorers are always fans' favourites and no Notts player in modern times has been more popular than Tommy Johnson. 

 

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And no wonder - he found the net 53 times in 110 League and Cup starts before his £1.3m transfer to Derby County in 1992.
    
 Since then he's been back at Meadow Lane in a coaching capacity and now has a new role as the latest recruit to the Former Players' committee.
  

He was warmly welcomed to the position at the Golf Day dinner.

   

 Tommy's priority is to get support for events, notably the annual dinner in May and the golf day on the second Wednesday of September, from a younger generation of former players.

    

stevepic_268 He looks forward to attending his first committee meeting on 31 October when he will once more link up with his former colleague Steve Cherry, who has also recently joined the NCFPA committee.
   
 We are sure that both will give invaluable support to events in the future.
                                           
Meanwhile.....CRAIG RETURNS TO FOOTBALL WITH RAMS

06/09/2011........We’re delighted at the news that our former captain and manager Craig Short has returned to football.

craigs_238Craig is back with another of his former clubs – Derby County – as head of academy recruitment.

It is also reported that he will help Nigel Clough with some first team duties.The Rams’ chief executive, Tom Glick, commented: “He’s a very well respected, very well connected guy and highly intelligent – so we’re thrilled.
     

“Craig is looking to find 13 to 16-year-old talents to be a part of the academy, which is making great progress.”

                 

                            

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 HELPING HAND FOR FORMER PLAYERS THROUGH OUR BENEVOLENT FUND 

Remember - a helping hand is always there for any of our former players who might need it, courtesy of the Notts County Former Players’ Association Benevolent Fund. hands

The fund was set up in 2009 and has already proved beneficial to several of our members. It was launched with a bucket collection at the home game against Aldershot in season 2009-10, which topped £2,000 and has been considerably boosted by kind donations from Club Life President and former Chairman, Derek Pavis, and long-time sponsor and supporter Joy Sharpe, on behalf of Hillside Medical Supplies of Newark.

A sub-committee has been set up to administer the fund - including all-time top scorer Les Bradd, who commented: "We believe it is a long overdue development for the Association. Our main activities are the Annual Dinner and Golf Competition, which bring people together from all sorts of far flung places to relive some great days at Meadow Lane, but the feeling among committee members is that we need to look beyond that.

“The Benevolent Fund gives us the chance to reach out a helping hand to those former players who need one." Anybody willing to make a further donation is asked to write to cheque made payable to the NCFPA Benevolent Fund and send it to: Don Masson, The Grange, Sutton Lane, Elton, Notts. NG13 9LA, or please  call Don on: 0788 795 2181.

                                     
                                                                       
                                                              
DARREN AND MICK HONOURED
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21/05/2011..... Former Notts players from seven decades were among the guests at the latest successful occasion organised by the Association, the 13th annual dinner, appropriately held for the first time in Wheeler's Suite at Meadow Lane - named in honour of Jack Wheeler.
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The longest-serving former player present was Jackie Sewell, who made his debut in 1946, while Darren Ward (pictured left) last played for Notts in 2001. In total the former players in attendance chalked up over 3,500 first team appearances.
 
 A highlight of a great evening was when Darren became the twelfth recipient of an Achievement Award, recognition of his part in taking Notts to a play-off final in 1996 and the winning of the championship of the fourth tier in 1998.
   
After signing from Mansfield Town he chalked up 292 League and Cup appearances. Now goalkeeping coach at Preston North End, Darren recalled the heady days of the title win under Sam Allardyce.
      
 Another presentation was a "first" for the Association when the Harold Mace Memorial Trophy was handed over to Mick Jones to whom the award came as a complete bombshell!
     
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 The Trophy has been donated by Paul Mace, the Association's business partner, in memory of his late father, Harold - a lifelong Notts supporter who watched the Magpies play on all 92 Football League grounds - and was presented by Harold's widow Pat and grandson Harry.
     
Mick is now assistant manager to Neil Warnock at Queen's Park Rangers and was congratulated on their promotion to the Premier League.
    
Club chairman Ray Trew was assured of the support of all former players in helping Notts to celebrate the 150th year in 2012.
   
After an early-morning scare when comedian Sean Styles cried off through illness, followed by some deft work by Colin Slater, stand-in John Evans proved a hugely popular stand-up, stepping in only a few hours after entertaining holidaymakers on a cruise ship.
 
The company stood in silent tribute to five former players and former manager Billy Gray and when the formalities were over there was plenty of opportunity for the further sharing of memories.
  

NCFPA ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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1999 JACK WHEELER

2000 No award

2001 PETER THOMPSON

2002 COLIN SLATER MBE

2003 ALEX GIBSON

2004 LES BRADD

2005 DEAN YATES

2006 DON MASSON

2007 GERRY CARVER

2008 PHIL TURNER

2009 BRIAN STUBBS

2010 DAVID NEEDHAM

2011 DARREN WARD

    

  

   

            

  SITE ANNOUNCED FOR STATUE

April 11th, 2011........A location has been announced for the proposed statue honouring Jimmy Sirrel and Jack Wheeler.

Following consultation with the football club, Health & Safety officials and statue sculptor Andrew Edwards, the committee of the Jimmy & Jack Memorial Fund have revealed that the statue will be located around the tree that stands just inside the main gates at Meadow Lane.jimmy_and_jack_pic

A plinth containing up to 1,000 names of Notts County fans will be built around the base of the tree, with the statue of the two men sitting on a bench placed on the plinth.

Notts chairman Ray Trew says he is delighted that an agreement has been reached on the location of the statue.

“Having announced the plans for the 150th year anniversary celebrations, it seems fitting that we have made such a significant step towards honouring two of the most important characters in the club's history," he commented.

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“Having the statue just inside the main gates here at Meadow Lane seems like the ideal location, as it will be visible to every visitor to the ground and will serve as a lasting tribute to the passion and commitment that both Jimmy and Jack showed in serving this club.”

Over 300 fans have signed up to have their names on the plinth, with the current total raised now having passed the £10,000 mark – BUT WE COULD DO WITH MORE FORMER PLAYERS SENDING IN THEIR £25 CHEQUES.

Please note that you are now kindly asked to make your cheque out to 'NCFC 1862 plc - Statue Account' which can be sent to Les Bradd, c/o Notts County FC, Meadow Lane, Nottingham, NG2 3HJ.

 Further information: www.jimmyjackmemorialfund.co.uk

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fgdjVjNllU  Jimmy and Jack memorial song by Jimmy Willan

 

 NEXT MEETING: Please note that the next meeting of the Notts County Former Players' Association committee will be on Monday, January 30th, 2012 (7.30pm). We would welcome any input from former players. Please send your queries, comments or items to be included on the agenda to the Secretary, Brian Bates - email: bashandval@talktalknet 

         
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April 7th, 2011..........Notts County Football Club has announced plans for the official celebrations of their 150th anniversary in 2012.

150years_jpeg_255Events will include a showpiece football match against one of the biggest teams in Europe at Meadow Lane and a gala banquet.

The Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire. Sir Andrew Buchanan, has accepted the role of patron of their 150-year celebrations with former England star and NCFPA member Dave Watson appointed as president.

Dave commented: “The 150th anniversary means a great deal to me. They are my home town club and the team I started my career with.

“Football is a game that thrives on its heritage so for Notts County to be celebrating is 150th anniversary is a truly historic landmark in world football.

 “You can win a trophy many times but no one can take the record of being the oldest football club away from you.”

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Club chairman Ray Trew (pictured right) said: “When I first took over the club a year ago, one of the things that most attracted me was its position not just in British football but in world football.”

Mr Trew said he was determined to make the 150-year anniversary memorable. He also urged Magpies supporters to look on their “shelves and in their garden shed” for club memorabilia to see if there are items they could lend to the club to help celebrate the anniversary.

The club is hoping to kick off the anniversary year with a civic reception in January with Nottingham’s Lord Mayor officially opening the year of celebration and showing the support of the city.

It will be followed by a gala banquet at Meadow Lane featuring a range of high profile dignitaries and leading figures in Notts County’s history.

The club also plans to exhibit some prestigious articles from its past in a gallery at Nottingham Castle.

Magpies fans are being encouraged to contact the club if they have any artifacts that they think may be of interest.

An open day, where members of the public can bring mementos to Meadow Lane to discuss their historical significance and have them valued by experts, is due to be announced later this year.

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The club will also be commissioning memorabilia and souvenirs as well as a special edition commemorative shirt.

For more information on the celebrations, visit www.nottscountyfc150.co.uk as well as the club’s official website.

  Pictured, Sir Andrew Buchanan and Dave Watson at the launch of the 150th anniversary celebrations.

    
        
         

MATCH TICKETS FOR FORMER PLAYERStickets

Notts County Football Club will be only too pleased to organise up to two free tickets per game for former players. Please contact, in advance of the day of the match, David Deighton in the Meadow Lane ticket office, on 0115 9557210 or call reception on 0115 9529000.

  

                      

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Email: b.tansley951@btinternet.com 

    

                       

 

                        IN MEMORY OF JACK

A memorial service to the Association’s President, Jack Wheeler, took place at St Mary’s Church in Nottingham on Thursday 19th March, 2009.

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More than 200 people attended the service, with tributes from Colin Slater, Richie Barker, Don Masson, Howard Wilkinson and John Mounteney.

Many former Notts players were in attendance, including Les Bradd, David McVay, Dean Thomas, Paul Hooks, Brian Stubbs, Mick Vinter, Pat Groome, Don Roby, Gerry Carver, John Sheridan, Ian McParland and Mick Leonard, along with Jack’s wife of 66 years, Olga, and members of his immediate family.

          

                                                                                                               

PLEASE REGISTER AS A MEMBER OF THE NOTTS COUNTY FORMER PLAYERS' ASSOCIATION 

logo_247This official website of the Notts County Former Players' Association (NCFPA) is designed to keep you informed about regular activities and encourage you to become involved.

If you have made one or more League appearances for Notts County, you automatically qualify as a member of the Association.

And as one of the distinguished band, we hope you will want to renew friendships with former colleagues on a regular basis by attending the annual dinner, golf competition and any other functions. 

Please register your interest by contacting Jon Nixon at: jonnixon@gmx.co.uk. Apart from your personal details – name, address, telephone number and email address – please supply a few details about what you are doing now, so that we can include a small item on this website.

It will be great to hear from you again! 

                                          
                             

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