By PON_News
David McGoldrick has expressed his delight at returning to Notts County, the club he supports and where he started his career. The striker, who joined the Magpies on a two-year deal after leaving Derby County, said he felt at home at Meadow Lane and was impressed by the changes at the club.
He had expressed his excitement at the prospect of playing for Notts County again. The striker, who joined the Magpies after leaving Derby County, said he was impressed by the changes at the club and was looking forward to contributing to its success.
McGoldrick, who scored 25 goals for Derby County last season, said he was taken around the stadium and saw the new changing rooms and the new PA system being installed. He said he noticed the difference from when he was here as a teenager and said it was more up-to-date.
He said: "Yeah, much different. I've been getting taken around the stadium, these changing rooms here, it's a completely different night and day to when I was here. It's more up to date, shall I say."
He added: "It's nice to be back and see familiar things and familiar surroundings of when I was here years ago."
McGoldrick also spoke about his memories of watching Notts County as a kid and visiting as a fan. He said he always felt a connection to the club and drove past the stadium often. He said: "Do you get that feeling of being at home when you walk around here, even though there's a lick of paint here and there, and you saw a new PA system being installed just as you were walking around? Yeah, it does. And even like, obviously I'm a Nottingham boy, so when I drive past the stadium, it brings back all the memories I have when I was a kid here. And I've been back here watching games many times. So yeah, I always get that feeling when I come here. It is home to me. It is my club, so it's proud, yeah."
McGoldrick also reflected on his debut for Notts County against Sheffield Wednesday when he was 15 years old. He said he remembered the players and the staff who helped him at that time, such as Paul Heffernan, Kevin Pilkington, Gary Brazil and John Gawne. He said he owed a lot to them for bringing him through.
He said: "Yeah, so I was still in school in year 11. I remember the way we were in the team then I think it was like the Paul Heffernans and then I got milled an all-in goal but yeah it was a fantastic moment I think the first game here was against Sheffield Wednesday. Bournemouth away we played at Travolta, remember the boys got me in the back playing poker when I was 15, 16 but yeah great memories and good times."
McGoldrick also revealed that he had always wanted to come back to Notts County and did not want to miss the opportunity. He said he had other options in higher leagues and higher wages, but he chose to join Notts County for footballing reasons and personal happiness.
He said: "I can't go into a specific time, but it's always been in the back of my mind. I've always been watching the scores from when I left the club many years ago, and obviously I've been back here many times, and I've always said I want to come back. And that might not have happened. This was a couple of years ago, the club in a different direction. It might not have happened, but with my contract expiring and the offer there for me to come back, I didn't want to look back in 10 years' time and think, I wasted this opportunity, I wish I did this."
He also thanked his family for their support and said he was proud to show them his surroundings at Meadow Lane. He said he wanted them to be part of his journey at Notts County and see him perform again for his boyhood club.
He said: "Yeah I told them that my aim is to finish at Notts County, so I want them to be part of it and to show them my surroundings, and they'll be at many games this season, they've already told me that. So yeah, family is massive to me, I'm a Nottingham boy and to show them that this is a club that I'm going to be playing for is a proud moment of a dad."
David McGoldrick’s return to Notts County is a proud moment for the striker. He has always had a connection to the club and is excited to be back where it all began. With his family’s support, McGoldrick is determined to make the most of this opportunity and help Notts County achieve success.
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