Happy New Year to all the Maggies in the world

[ForeignLegion]

From Brisbane....and to 59, remind yourself that you've got powers within you, talents within you, that you haven't even reached for yet. The power of positive thinking will get you through.

[irishpete]

My lads moving to Bribane on 11th so if you see a big lad 6ft plus wearing the current Notts top you will know he's mine(irish accent)

[ForeignLegion]

My lads moving to Bribane on 11th so if you see a big lad 6ft plus wearing the current Notts top you will know he's mine(irish accent)


I’ll keep an eye out.

[OchPie]

Happy new year from Tokyo. Had my old scarf on in Roppongi.

[Lullapie]

Happy New Year from Cambridge, New Zealand. I reckon we were the first major country to celebrate the beginning of 2024.

All the best and stay strong 1959.

[upthemaggies]

50 years tomorrow since our first ever New Year Bank Holiday fixture. It was always a normal working day before 1974.

It delivered probably one of our most notable away victories of all time, a 2-1 win at FA Cup holders Sunderland.


SUNDERLAND 1
Halom 3

NOTTS COUNTY 2
Masson 30
Masson 50

HT 1-1

Attendance :- 22,581
Referee:- Jim Whalley (Lancashire)

SUNDERLAND
Colours:- Red & white striped shirts, Black shorts, Red socks
League position before match:- 11th/22
Manager:- Bob Stokoe

1. Jim Montgomery
2. Dick Malone
3. Joe Bolton
4. Danny Hegan
5. Dave Watson
6. David Young
7. Bobby Kerr
8. Rod Belfitt
9. Vic Halom
10. Ian Porterfield *
11. Dennis Tueart

Sub: Jackie Ashurst *65

NOTTS COUNTY
Colours:- ?Yellow and Green?
League position before match:- 8th/22
Manager:- Jimmy Sirrel

1. Roy Brown
2. Bill Brindley
3. Eddie Cliff
4. Don Masson
5. David Needham
6. David McVay
7. Steve Carter
8. Kevin Randall
9. Jon Nixon
10. Eric Probert
11. Arthur Mann

Sub not used

https://i.ibb.co/7SKYVbK/1974-01-01-Sunderland-away.jpg

[60YearsAPie]

50 years tomorrow since our first ever New Year Bank Holiday fixture. It was always a normal working day before 1974.

It delivered probably one of our most notable away victories of all time, a 2-1 win at FA Cup holders Sunderland.

We’d had two home defeats over Christmas that season, losing to Forest 0-1 and Carlisle 0-3, and Sir Jimmy rang the changes for the New Year’s Day fixture at Roker Park. Out of form Les Bradd and Bob Worthington were dropped. (Worthington was to play only twice more for the Magpies). Jon Nixon took over Bradd’s No.9 shirt, and Steve Carter, playing his first game since early September, took Nixon’s place at No.7. (Nixon was to make only four more appearances in a Notts shirt, plus a handful as a substitute). Jimmy’s final tweak was to swop David McVay and Arthur Mann’s roles. Carter played a part in setting up both Don Masson goals, and Arthur Mann gave a five-star performance in the back line. (Brian Stubbs was missing following a cartilage operation).

[applepie2]

We’d had two home defeats over Christmas that season, losing to Forest 0-1 and Carlisle 0-3, and Sir Jimmy rang the changes for the New Year’s Day fixture at Roker Park. Out of form Les Bradd and Bob Worthington were dropped. (Worthington was to play only twice more for the Magpies). Jon Nixon took over Bradd’s No.9 shirt, and Steve Carter, playing his first game since early September, took Nixon’s place at No.7. (Nixon was to make only four more appearances in a Notts shirt, plus a handful as a substitute). Jimmy’s final tweak was to swop David McVay and Arthur Mann’s roles. Carter played a part in setting up both Don Masson goals, and Arthur Mann gave a five-star performance in the back line. (Brian Stubbs was missing following a cartilage operation).

And we’d been thrashed by Sunderland 4-1 in our opening home match that season (after winning 4-1 at Crystal Palace). I don’t think many people expected us to win at Roker Park.

[forwardmagpie]

50 years tomorrow since our first ever New Year Bank Holiday fixture. It was always a normal working day before 1974.

It delivered probably one of our most notable away victories of all time, a 2-1 win at FA Cup holders Sunderland.


SUNDERLAND 1
Halom 3

NOTTS COUNTY 2
Masson 30
Masson 50

HT 1-1

Attendance :- 22,581
Referee:- Jim Whalley (Lancashire)

SUNDERLAND
Colours:- Red & white striped shirts, Black shorts, Red socks
League position before match:- 11th/22
Manager:- Bob Stokoe

1. Jim Montgomery
2. Dick Malone
3. Joe Bolton
4. Danny Hegan
5. Dave Watson
6. David Young
7. Bobby Kerr
8. Rod Belfitt
9. Vic Halom
10. Ian Porterfield *
11. Dennis Tueart

Sub: Jackie Ashurst *65

NOTTS COUNTY
Colours:- ?Yellow and Green?
League position before match:- 8th/22
Manager:- Jimmy Sirrel

1. Roy Brown
2. Bill Brindley
3. Eddie Cliff
4. Don Masson
5. David Needham
6. David McVay
7. Steve Carter
8. Kevin Randall
9. Jon Nixon
10. Eric Probert
11. Arthur Mann

Sub not used

https://i.ibb.co/7SKYVbK/1974-01-01-Sunderland-away.jpg

Remember it well - what a team, the only player I can’t visualise is Eddie Cliff.

[maddogslater]

Remember going to Roker Park, can't remember the year, Barnes scored for us in a 1 1 draw, both teams near top of division 3, what an atmosphere with the Roker roar!!

[CamPie]

Remember going to Roker Park, can't remember the year, Barnes scored for us in a 1 1 draw, both teams near top of division 3, what an atmosphere with the Roker roar!!

I was there too, absolutely brilliant day and the Barnes goal superb - always a favourite player and great to see son Harvey do so well. I don’t remember many specific games over the years but that one I do.

[Magpies1959]

I will try Lullapie 👍

[Mark_Ross]

Happy New Year everybody, from the north of Bonnie Scotland.

I think we have every reason to be optimistic going into 2024 & beyond.

Good owners for the first time in ages.
Our beloved Meadow Lane stadium is in great shape.
Our fan base is gradually improving.
We have a quality squad capable of moving us upwards.

U PIES !!

[ncfcog]

Happy New Year everyone!

I too was at Roker Park and still remember that Barnes goal as one of the best taken goals I’ve seen, so calm and clinical.

[queenslandpie]

Happy New Year from the Noosa Shire AU. 59 keep on battling. COYP 3 points at Tranny please. Was in bed by 10 I am getting too old for this new years malarky.

[Magpies1959]

Cheers QP

[ForeignLegion]

Happy New Year everyone!

I too was at Roker Park and still remember that Barnes goal as one of the best taken goals I’ve seen, so calm and clinical.


I was there with a Sunderland mate in their home stand. Deafening sound but had to remain pretty quiet when Barnes scored.

[Iremongersrighthand]

Happy New Year everyone 🍷🍷

[DuckPie]

Happy New Year.🥂🍺🍷
Here’s hoping for a winning 2024 COYP

[SmiffyPie]

Not sure if it was the Sunderland or Middlesbrough fans that had a hardcore that ran amok at most grounds but I remember them getting in our faces around then.

[uysapie]

Happy and Prosperous New Year to all

[Elite_Pie]

A Happy New Year to Notts fans everywhere.

[ajojones]

Happy new year everyone- in bed early in Hervey Bay queensland.

[upthemaggies]

Remember it well - what a team, the only player I can’t visualise is Eddie Cliff.

Eddie Cliff looked like he should have been playing guitar in a band like Flintlock or Kenny. Of his 5 apps, only 1 was at Meadow Lane (thrashed by Sheff Wed) so wouldn't be surprised if practically nobody remembers him, though he did play in the 0-0 over the river.
Cliff arrived the same summer as McVay, Probert and Collier, the last of those three making fewer apps than Cliff, though he also played against Fword.

[upthemaggies]

Here's Eddie Cliff in action in the USA. Some might recognise the other fella.......

https://scontent-man2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/304860886_1261100421320857_8893467532056987268_n.j pg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=xJLJ-ndeBAoAX8kXQX9&_nc_ht=scontent-man2-1.xx&oh=00_AfCzKzt281AIeAuvdEv8jDAC1C_sMg51C82bYx6acGNc 0g&oe=65970F2C


And before he joined Notts with Burnley. He had very long hair at Notts.

https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1227868900/nl/foto/eddie-cliff-of-burnley-at-gawthorpe-hall-in-burnley-england-circa-july-1970.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=TlCWFw8eBs0OojjJUZj-oHrQAxoEYdihjl5Ncp_Md9Y=

[forwardmagpie]

Here's Eddie Cliff in action in the USA. Some might recognise the other fella.......

https://scontent-man2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/304860886_1261100421320857_8893467532056987268_n.j pg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=xJLJ-ndeBAoAX8kXQX9&_nc_ht=scontent-man2-1.xx&oh=00_AfCzKzt281AIeAuvdEv8jDAC1C_sMg51C82bYx6acGNc 0g&oe=65970F2C


And before he joined Notts with Burnley. He had very long hair at Notts.

https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1227868900/nl/foto/eddie-cliff-of-burnley-at-gawthorpe-hall-in-burnley-england-circa-july-1970.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=TlCWFw8eBs0OojjJUZj-oHrQAxoEYdihjl5Ncp_Md9Y=

Thanks UTM, that’s probably why I don’t remember him.

[MAD_MAGPIE]

Happy New Year to all Notts fans at home and abroad. 2023 really was a special year for our club. The club is in an excellent position at the start of 2024. We already have 42 points on the board which based on FGR and Suttons PPG would see us more than safe in league two next season as they are only on 16 and 17 points so really are looking doomed. It's always the first target get to 50 points as early as possible, and if we can get to this point by the time we have played Mansfield then we will be in an excellent position to push on.

To 1959 I can only echo what other fans have said. Try to find joy in each moment and present day and that applies no matter how young or old we are, and whether we are in good health or not so good health.

Lets hope Notts can provide joy for all fans starting today on The Wirral.

[sidders]

Sorry to read of your worrying prognosis '59. Just to say that a dozen years ago I collapsed with a triple A and the surgeon told my wife that he was operating with only a 5% expectation that I would live. But I did. Before I left Hull hospital, she asked him how long he thought I would live. His words: 'With a fair wind, six years'. That was 2012!
Three things:
1. Be positive
2. Exercise regularly (I cycle and do 15 mins yoga)
3, Eat sensibly - cut back on alcohol and red and processed meat.
Best wishes, 1959, but I reserve the right to fight my corner in an argument