Junior Magpie - Harry Buckley

Harry was born 11th of February 2010, and was joined up to the junior magpies two weeks later. He was a proud owner of the football shirt at the same time. We took him to his first match when he was only a few weeks old. The match was against Macclesfield Town, and we won 1-0 (goal by Clapham in 18th minute). Harry was taken to every home game of the season, and a running joke that he was our lucky charm was soon banded about within the family and friends at the club.

We also got married at the club in May 2010, which Harry proudly wore his Notts County Football kit and England football boots. As well as this, Mr Trew kindly arranged it so that we could bring Harry to the club, following training to meet players and the manager at the time, Steve Cotterill. He met many players who made a real fuss of him including; Neil Bishop, Ben Davies (shortly before his Derby departure), Lee Hughes, Kasper Schmeichel….But Harry was laughing and giggling away when he met Mike Edwards. Mike kindly spent around 15 minutes talking to us about his family and playing with Harry, so much that he had to be called back to perform his duties. This day is one we will never forget as a family, and Harry still treasures these photographs to this day.

While going to the matches, it was wonderful to see Harry grow, and take more of an interest in the matches. It even became apparent he had favourite players. We always sat in the Pavis Stand, and so he would watch the players on the bench warming up, and Craig Westcarr in particular would always getting Harrys attention. Mike Edwards would always wave and usually come over to say ‘Hello’ to Harry during the pre-match warm up. And luckily Harry got to see Notts County get promoted, which he enjoyed at the final home game of the season.

We still try to get to matches but unfortunately have not been able to afford it for a season or so. Hopefully we will be able to go to a few more of the games in the 2013-2014 season, and Harry can add many more signatures to his NCFC autograph book.

Current Favourite Player; Alan Judge (but he also loved Hughesy)

Favourite Chant; Wheelbarrow Song

Best highlight of Meadow Lane; Promotion from League Two

Pride of Nottingham would like to Thank Vicky and William, Also a big hello to young 'Harry' who we are delighted to feature as a Junior Magpie! If you would like us to feature your little one or child, please get in touch by E-Mail. webmaster(at)prideofnottingham.co.uk - Replace (at) with @