Dear Dad ...

[Jampie]

Being a notts fan is one thing I can't blame my dad for. Although, connection to the UK? Totally his fault.

For me it happened by accident. I am not by any stretch of the imagination a "sports fan" of any kind. Or, I wasn't. A friend got me into the football manager computer games and I chose L2 cos it didn't sound like a total nightmare to learn but wasn't total bush league level, and I chose Notts because 1. big stadium for the league made me think this would be useful further up the ladder (correct) and 2. they were one of I think two teams that season wearing any black on their uniforms.

But then I took NCFC to the top of the premier league and we were routinely winning every cup and the champions league etc etc. By the 2030s we had built a new 65,000 seat stadium... named after... Curtis Thompson, of all people. Fans had decided he was the true club legend.

But the weird thing is, I started paying attention to Notts in real life. Curiosity, initially. But ultimately, I realised that all that time spent with the club in the game had wired my brain to be a Notts fan for real. And well, here we are. Notts for life, zero interest in any other team. Or sport, for that matter.

And I think this is at least partly why I'm so biased towards trusting the Brothers' vision. They run the club exactly how I would like to, if I were rich and stupid enough to buy it. They run it like they're playing a computer game. Analyse the stats, formulate strategy. Execute. Evaluate. Repeat.

[slack_pie]

Being a notts fan is one thing I can't blame my dad for. Although, connection to the UK? Totally his fault.

For me it happened by accident. I am not by any stretch of the imagination a "sports fan" of any kind. Or, I wasn't. A friend got me into the football manager computer games and I chose L2 cos it didn't sound like a total nightmare to learn but wasn't total bush league level, and I chose Notts because 1. big stadium for the league made me think this would be useful further up the ladder (correct) and 2. they were one of I think two teams that season wearing any black on their uniforms.

But then I took NCFC to the top of the premier league and we were routinely winning every cup and the champions league etc etc. By the 2030s we had built a new 65,000 seat stadium... named after... Curtis Thompson, of all people. Fans had decided he was the true club legend.

But the weird thing is, I started paying attention to Notts in real life. Curiosity, initially. But ultimately, I realised that all that time spent with the club in the game had wired my brain to be a Notts fan for real. And well, here we are. Notts for life, zero interest in any other team. Or sport, for that matter.

And I think this is at least partly why I'm so biased towards trusting the Brothers' vision. They run the club exactly how I would like to, if I were rich and stupid enough to buy it. They run it like they're playing a computer game. Analyse the stats, formulate strategy. Execute. Evaluate. Repeat.

Interesting! You live in Australia, right? Have you ever made it over for a game?

If only we hadn't sold Curtis Thompson.

[Jampie]

Interesting! You live in Australia, right? Have you ever made it over for a game?

If only we hadn't sold Curtis Thompson.

Yes, no, yes.

[PiearseQuared]

I was taken by my Dad to Notts first but in the 60s used to go to each on alternative Saturdays. It was affordable even on modest pocket money. However, my first love was Notts. I cannot explain it but I have had more fun, met more people and enjoyed the experiences more than any of my Forest following friends. Cannot begin to explain why, but will be forever grateful that I am a Pie.

[i961pie]

I was taken by my Dad to Notts first but in the 60s used to go to each on alternative Saturdays. It was affordable even on modest pocket money. However, my first love was Notts. I cannot explain it but I have had more fun, met more people and enjoyed the experiences more than any of my Forest following friends. Cannot begin to explain why, but will be forever grateful that I am a Pie.

Same here, I also couldn't see much at Forest so got bored.

[LincsPie]

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But then I took NCFC to the top of the premier league and we were routinely winning every cup and the champions league etc etc. By the 2030s we had built a new 65,000 seat stadium... named after... Curtis Thompson, of all people. Fans had decided he was the true club legend.

But the weird thing is, I started paying attention to Notts in real life. Curiosity, initially. But ultimately, I realised that all that time spent with the club in the game had wired my brain to be a Notts fan for real. And well, here we are. Notts for life, zero interest in any other team. Or sport, for that matter.
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This is bonkers but brilliant!

Hope u can get over to Meadow Lane one day to experience the agony or ecstacy!

Often it's the little things that get to you and create memories - the old tree outside the main entrance and Jimmy and Jack's statue just up the road, the glare of the floodlights as you approach the ground for a night game, the memorial plaques at the rear of the main stand, the 'triangle' on top of the Jimmy Sirrel stand, having a brief chat with Macca as he walked from the main stand to the Family Stand when he was injured one day.

It's these things that make us 'Notts for life'!

[Mud Pie]

we moved to Nottm in '72 and Dad says he actually picked Notts because they were the underdogs, lol and so it began. Season ticket holder for 50 odd years, he sent me a tenner in the pages of a Notts matchday program every birthday when I was working away, and treated me to matches whenever I was home. I'm another one who had to endure the redback's successes while at school, so basically despise them to this day! Used to kayak from near the boat club as a kid, and often took the opportunity to relieve myself against the Trent End when no one was around

We've had a number of family stories linked to Notts over the years, so basically bleed Black & White. As much as Notts have been a basket case of a club for most of the last half century, I wouldn't change my club for anything, really. Traveling around, everyone has heard of Fword, but I've taken great joy in heducating the global masses as to the Oldest Club in the World, and One True Nottingham Team! Always followed Notts from near or far, but waking up early to stream the games live has been a real guilty pleasure for me over the last few years. I'm so happy even now he didn't choose the plastic club of posers. Dear Dad, awesome choice! You won't be able to join me if I get back for the Donny game, but I'll bring you the program with a tenner in it!

[LincsPie]

..... but I'll bring you the program with a tenner in it!

No programs now - that's progress for you....

[Mud Pie]

No programs now - that's progress for you....

oh! Didn't know that. Saves me a tenner then!

[Canuckpie]

Yeah same as many others taken to Meadow lane by my Dad third generation Magpie fan, remember always going in the Norfolk Arms before the game they had a kids room in the corner of the pub. Used to meet up with Uncle & Auntie at half time they had main stand season tickets Auntie used to bring me a pork pie sandwich( still make um to this day) I remember the good times and the bad but most of my memories are happy watching some exciting football at times and witnessing the Magpies in the top flight twice.
Happy Days !!!