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Notts County’s Tobi Adebayo-Rowling Makes Triumphant Return to the Pitch


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After a long-awaited return to the pitch, Tobi Adebayo-Rowling is back in action. The talented footballer has been out of the game for some time, but he's now ready to make his mark once again. 

Fans were thrilled to see him take to the field, and he didn't disappoint. Tobi's return was met with cheers and applause from the crowd. 

He's been a fan favourite for a while, and his absence was felt by many. But now that he's back, there's no doubt that he'll be making headlines once again. The match was an exciting one, with both teams giving it their all. Tobi played exceptionally well, showing off his skills and proving that he's still got what it takes.

In a post-match interview, BBC Radio Nottingham caught up with Tobi Adebayo-Rowling, who has been out of action for some time, was all smiles as he took to the pitch once again. "It’s been way too long," replied Tobi.

"I thought the performance from the boys was amazing. First half obviously, you got to keep it humble because you know, steady preseason.

"We’ve got a lot to do. But just as a team, I thought we were class today, first half and second half. Big improvement on Stoke. So happy to be out there."

"It’s tough," admitted Tobi. "But I’ve got good people, an amazing team here who helped me through that and amazing family as well.

"But I mean it’s horrible, isn’t it? Watching the boys and not being able to play at all, not even train.

"You got to go to the gym and all that. But at the end of the day we’re blessed in it, doing the best job in the world. So I can’t complain but yeah, it is tough."

"I had an AFL reconstruction because my ligaments were just basically non-existent in there," explained Tobi.

"So I had to get that all tied together and then yeah, just a bit of fluid out of there. It’s all perfect, stable. It’s brand new, I love it."

The occasion had started on a sombre note as the clubs came together to pay tribute to those who had lost their lives suddenly.

"That was very sad," agreed Tobi. "I saw that news in the off-season. It was heartbreaking.

"Obviously it’s an amazing tribute today to do something like that but yeah, God bless the families. I hope they’re ok and really good support from everyone as well."

Tobi was thrilled to be back on his home stadium and see half the ground filled with red. "Proper like you know before the game where you have those butterflies?" he said.

"It was beautiful seeing so many people here, but we got amazing fans. Like we always have a big turnout but yeah, I couldn’t even hear it on the pitch! It was amazing! So yeah, thank you for the support by the way! Beautiful! Love you a lot!"

Tobi also spoke about his connection with Aaron on his right-hand side. "I love it because if you give it to him, he will just cause madness down the right!" he said enthusiastically.

"And I feel like we got a good connection like on and off the pitch so like it shows but yeah we still got a lot to do in it and like you know what I mean?

"That was a sort of a new position for me as well, so yeah, it was good! It was really good!"

When asked about which fixture caught his eye now that they had been released, he replied: "Nothing really personal but maybe MK Dons? They’ve got a lovely stadium! But yeah, just being in league two! Like how good is that? When I was confident South a couple of years ago to be here with this amazing team! League two! Just any team! Any team bring it on!"

It's clear that Tobi Adebayo-Rowling is back and ready for action once again. With his positive attitude and determination, we're sure he'll be making headlines once again very soon.

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liampie

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i think hes really coming into it now, its hard not to like him because of his personality is great. i hope he manages to keep fit and becomes a vital part of our team, as he did well against forest.

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Sirrels County

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Thrilled to see Tobi back! Amazing how he’s fought back and returned stronger and more motivated. The excitement in his voice resonates with us fans too. Here's to more inspired play from Tobi and the rest of Notts County!

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Joshua

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I wasn’t sure how he would fit into the squad, having not seen him play much. However, he seems to have come back from rehab and training and just gone with it, which is great to see. He comes across as an uplifting character, which is always good to have in a squad. His ability is also showing, as he put in several classy crosses and was one of the better performers against Forest.

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thommo

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Tobi's interview was very heart warming. It's impressive that despite everything he's been through, he's maintained his positive spirit. It's clear that he appreciates what brings joy in life, even in difficult times. Stay strong, Tobi!

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lambleypie

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Reading about Tobi's return made me realise how much he brings to the team. His statements about his connection with Aaron and the excitement of being back on the stadium show the level of dedication he has. And the great turnout of fans indicates just how much he’s missed.

Here's to more victories with Tobi on field!

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Wilfordpie

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Absolutely brilliant performance from Tobi Adebayo-Rowling. You can see how much he's been missed in the team. His enthusiasm on the field, combined with his technical prowess, creates such a palpable energy in the game. It's not just about the goals, but how he contributes to the overall dynamism and spirit of the team. Welcome back, Tobi!

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MagpieLane

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Great to have you back, Tobi! You made the game so much more exciting.

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NottsLoyal

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He performed very well with the minutes he was given; his height provided us with something different. I believe that’s partly why he started, and why Connell Rawlinson appeared to be the main centre-back, allowing Kyle Cameron to have the freedom to move forward.

If we can maintain this level of performance from him while building his confidence, he should go on to prove himself even more. It’s great to have so many options; Luke Williams will be pleased with it.

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eighteensixtytwo

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Hearing Tobi talk about his AFL reconstruction surgery was quite an eye opener. It's his strength and warrior-like spirit that he's been able to recover from such a procedure and return to the pitch with a bang. Can't wait to see more of him!

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allardyces tash

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Tobi seems to be one of those people who live life to the fullest and are always happy. It’s infectious, and I must admit that I would have written him off if it weren’t for his performance against Forest. He fit well into the system, and if we can consistently get that level of performance from him while carefully managing his injury risk, I believe he will go on to do great things for Notts.

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Fan of Big Tone

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He seems to be a right character, the sort of person you can’t help but like, I bet he’s great to have in the dressing room. It sounds like he had a good performance against Forest from what I hearing, so I’m sure he’ll do well this season. I’m really looking forward to seeing him okay in league 2.

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upthepies

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The inspiration shown by Tobi Adebayo-Rowling is truly extraordinary. Despite having been out of action for some time, he's returned to the pitch with phenomenal grace and strength. His love for the game and his commitment to his team shines through in his performance, setting a brilliant example for his fellow players.

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