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For those who weren't at the match on Saturday Colin Slater was given a great standing ovation after being inducted into Notts County's Hall of Fame on his 80th Birthday.

I only hope I am as mentally sharp as Colin if I am lucky enough to reach 80 years of age.

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Well Done Uncle Colin!

What's done is nothing short of amazing, I read about someone similar who's been covering a non league side for 25 years. He missed his first game the other day, how long he's survived and helped this club. He deserves the respect whilst he's imposition, horrible how some fans say he should retire when he's being praised for his dedication.

80th Birthday and still going strong!

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I was at the birthday event on Fri evening.

Have to say, more could have been made of the announcement and formal presentation of the "induction" process. It was almost an afterthought and was preceded by a few sparse words from Jim Rodwell, then Jamie Dixon actually made the announcement. I'm not sure that sufficient dignity and prestige went into what was a hugely symbolic and significant achievement. Some reference to Colin's long and distinguished association with the Club, the delicate and critical roles he has played in securing survival, let alone all the occasions he has compered, presented and hosted on the Club's behalf.

I expected more from the Club reps, tho' neither of the Trews were present. It could have all been handled more honourably IMO. Some of the historic commentaries, quotes and interviews would not have gone amiss. The Don could have made the award together with JR & John Mouneney, for example. No disrespect to Jamie, nice bloke etc, but it hardly seems fitting that he is the one to make the announcement and award the H of F honour to CS.

The rest of the evening was fine, usual good standard banqueting arrangements, the ex Players did their bit - well done to Les and "Basher" & most of the tributes, presentations & awards were ok, if a bit long winded at times.

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I was at the birthday event on Fri evening.

Have to say, more could have been made of the announcement and formal presentation of the "induction" process. It was almost an afterthought and was preceded by a few sparse words from Jim Rodwell, then Jamie Dixon actually made the announcement. I'm not sure that sufficient dignity and prestige went into what was a hugely symbolic and significant achievement. Some reference to Colin's long and distinguished association with the Club, the delicate and critical roles he has played in securing survival, let alone all the occasions he has compered, presented and hosted on the Club's behalf.

I expected more from the Club reps, tho' neither of the Trews were present. It could have all been handled more honourably IMO. Some of the historic commentaries, quotes and interviews would not have gone amiss. The Don could have made the award together with JR & John Mouneney, for example. No disrespect to Jamie, nice bloke etc, but it hardly seems fitting that he is the one to make the announcement and award the H of F honour to CS.

The rest of the evening was fine, usual good standard banqueting arrangements, the ex Players did their bit - well done to Les and "Basher" & most of the tributes, presentations & awards were ok, if a bit long winded at times.

interesting to see your comments, its a shame that it neither board members was present.

i noticed colin had turned 80, plus other things. hes a good ambassador for the club. 

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What an incredible achievement.He thoroughly deserves this honour.Long may he continue!


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Another candidate for the PON honours board me thinks.

Hear, hear.

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Another candidate for the PON honours board me thinks.

Agreed,definitely!

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Colin Slater is a legend and his place in the notts county hall of fame is long over due this man is a true gent that i have met many times before and is ambasida for notts county. The day when hr retires will be a sad day a loss for notts county and for people who listen to him  on the radio a professional a gent and now a hall of famer !!!!


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