Opposition Views

Introduction: Name: Steven Crank. How long have you supported Port Vale? 30 years. Are you a season ticket holder? Unfortunately, not because of work. Age? I’m 35. Favourite Player? Stephen McPhee Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you became a Port Vale fan? What are some of your earliest memories supporting the team? I’m 35 years old and a forklift truck driver. I’ve been following the Vale since I was 3 years old. My Nan used to take me until I was

Introduction: Name: Liam Cole. How long have you supported Carlisle United? My first proper memory with the Blues is probably the Leeds play-off game, since the 2007/08 season. Are you a season ticket holder? Unfortunately not. My work commitments mean I don’t get to all home games any more, but I still manage to attend about 80% of them. Age? 27. Favourite Player? My favourite player would be either Peter Murphy or Danny Grainger, both legends of the club’s recent past.

Introduction: Name: Mark Shore. How long have you supported Morecambe? 21-years. Are you a season ticket holder? Yes. Age? 35. Favourite Player? Danny Carlton. How do you feel about Morecambe’s current position in League Two, and what do you think are the main factors contributing to their struggles this season? I am not happy with us being bottom of the league. We play well, but things are not going our way. All this is because of our owner, Jason Whittingham.

Introduction: Name: Steve Hall. David Garth. How long have you supported Gillingham?  Steve: Supported Gillingham since 1964. David: I've been a Gills' supporter since the 1963/64 season when Gillingham won the old Division 4 title on goal difference from Carlisle United. Are you a season ticket holder? Steve: I am not a season ticket holder as I live away. David: Yes, I've held a season ticket for many, many years now. Age? Steve: I'm 68.

Introduction: Name: Steff Bale How long have you supported Bromley? I have been attending Bromley matches since I was 11 years old. I’m 52 now! I am a Bromley fan, but many Bromley supporters support other clubs, especially big London clubs. I used to watch Arsenal more than Bromley, but for the last few years, I have been going to watch Bromley more than Arsenal. Are you a season ticket holder? I was a season ticket holder at Bromley until this season when they changed it all. Yo

Introduction: Name: Michael Beardmore. How long have you supported Accrington Stanley? I’ve supported Accrington Stanley since I was about 8. I’m now 35. Are you a season ticket holder? Yes, I’m a season ticket holder. Age? 35. Favourite Player? Shaun Whalley. Andy Holt has been a prominent figure in the club’s management. How do you feel about his leadership and the direction he has taken the club? Are there any specific initiatives or changes he has implemented th

Introduction: Name: Lee Witts. How long have you supported Swindon Town? I’ve supported Swindon since I was about four years old. Are you a season ticket holder? I’m not a season ticket holder because I have a young child at home who is too young to go to games at the moment. However, I go to most home games and some away games, including some long ones. Age? 29. Favourite Player? The legends Don Rogers and Sam Parkin. How do you feel about Swindon Town’s performanc

Introduction: Name: Elliott Hanley. Neil Wilkinson. How long have you supported Grimsby Town? Elliott: Since I started watching Town. Neil: 48 years. Are you a season ticket holder? Elliott: Yes, I have a season ticket. Neil: No. Age? Elliott: 27. Neil: 57. Favourite Player? Elliott: At the moment, there are a few. Neil: Danny Rose. What are your thoughts on Grimsby Town’s performance in their first game of the seaso

Fan Introduction: Name: Tom Pratt. How long have you supported Fleetwood Town?I have supported Fleetwood Town for 18 years. Are you a season ticket holder? I am a season ticket holder. Age? 30. Favourite Player? Danny Mayor.  How do you feel about Fleetwood Town’s pre-season preparations this year? Were there any standout performances or new signings that caught your eye? Also, what are your thoughts on the team’s performance in the opening game of the season?

Fan Introduction Name: Joe Shillinglaw How long have you supported Tranmere Rovers? I have supported them since I was 11/12. Are you a season ticket holder?  I used to have a season ticket but haven't renewed it this year due to working as a chef at weekends. Age? 25 Favourite Player? My favourite player is Lee O’Connor How do you think Tranmere Rovers performed in pre-season, and what are your expectations for the upcoming season? I think we’ve done very well in terms of

Fan Introduction Name: Ed Gorton Age: 18 How long have you supported Macclesfield? I have supported Macc for 11 years now. My first game was actually at Meadow Lane in 2007. If I remember correctly we won 1-0. Are you a season ticket holder? I am. Favorite Player: Would have to be Danny Whitaker. Simply a club legend. How do you think Macclesfield have done so far this season in terms of form and expectations for the season? So far this season our performances have been ve

Fan Introduction Name: Aidan Parfitt Age: 19 How long have you supported Crawley? I’ve been a supporter of Crawley for 14 years now Are you a season ticket holder? Yes, been a season ticket holder for most of the 14 years Favourite Player: Bondz N’Gala How do you think Crawley have done so far this season in terms of form and expectations for the season? I’d say at this stage of the season our form has been very inconsistent but in terms of expectation I’d say we are about

Fan introduction Name: Adam Kay Age: 26 How long have you supported Crewe? 19 years Are you a season ticket holder? Yes, since the 1999/2000 season. Favorite Player: George Ray How do you think Crewe have done so far this season in terms of form and expectations for the season? After our spectacular 6-0 start, things have only gone downhill and fast. After 5 games we were miraculously in minus goal difference. Although we have managed a few clean sheets, we have also faile

Fan Introduction Name: Matt Age: 15 How long have you supported Northampton Town? Ever since I had my first season ticket at 7-8 years of age. Are you a season ticket holder? Yes Favorite Player: John Joe O’Toole How do you think Northampton have done so far this season in terms of form and expectations for the season? In terms of results, way below expectations as we haven’t been as good at finishing teams off to get the 3 points, overall the quality of football has been

Opposition View: Stevenage   This week we have interviews from two Stevenage fans who will both be apart of this week's Pride of Nottingham’s Opposition View Series. Fan Introduction Name: Greg Kett Age: 28 How long have you supported Stevenage? I’ve supported Stevenage for 23 years. Are you a season ticket holder? No Favorite Player: Ronnie Henry Name: George Age: 16 How long have you supported Stevenage? 12 years. Are you a season ticket holder? Yes, I am a se

Fan Introduction Name: Rodney Boulton Age: 45 How long have you supported Exeter? I have supported Exeter for 27 years. Are you a season ticket holder? Yes, I am a season ticket holder. Favorite Player: Jayden Stockley How do you think Exeter have done so far this season in terms of form and expectations for the season? Considering the managerial change, from Tisdale to Taylor we’ve made a good start despite recent results. Which player left in the summ

Notts County are back in League Two action this weekend with a home game against one of League Two's trickier propositions, Exeter City. The Grecians topped the table earlier in the season and remain well in promotion contention as they sit fifth in the table. Pride of Nottingham has spoken to Exeter fan Matt to get an insight on Saturday's opposition. About Matt: I'm 27 years old, been supporting the team as far back as I can remember, and my favourite player is Richard Logan.

It feels like an age since we were last in League Two action given the glut of festive football followed up by the FA Cup and then nothing for a whole week! But here we are again in league action as we take on local rivals Lincoln City at Sincil Bank this weekend. Pride of Nottingham has spoken to Imps fan Sam to get an insight on the opposition for Saturday's short trip away. About Sam: I'm 25, been supporting the team since I was a kid with my dad taking me to games, and my favo

Once again, League Two will be put on ice for the time being because it's FA Cup time! Notts County have successfully navigated through two tricky ties in the opening two rounds, beating League One Bristol Rovers and non-league Oxford City to earn a tie at Championship side Brentford. Pride of Nottingham has spoken to Bees fan Will (@WillBoy65) to get an insight on Saturday's opposition. About Will: I've been supporting Brentford since I was 3 and my favourite player is Charlie Mc

The festive period continues to bring forth football action as Notts County, fresh from a 4-1 win away at Morecambe on Boxing Day, prepare for two games in three days, starting with Swindon Town away. The Robins sit a very modest 11th in the table with 35 points, putting them within reach of the playoffs. Pride of Nottingham has spoken to Swindon fan Robert to get an insight on Saturday's opposition. About Robert: I've been a Swindon fan since I was a kid, going back to the early

For all the excitement of reaching the third round of the FA Cup (and the ensuing anti-climax at drawing Brentford away), all that must now be stashed away until next month because now it's time to refocus on the league. And as fixtures go, this weekend's encounter is probably the most taxing we are bound to have all season (except for an away derby) - Luton Town away. The Hatters are top of League Two and their goal difference is frightening - they've been smashing goals in all season

We're 19 games into the season and top spot in League Two keeps changing hands more often than a game of "pass the parcel". Notts County were top of the table until Tuesday night, when a 1-1 draw at Yeovil Town saw Luton Town return to the top on goal difference (and theirs is pretty darn high). But this weekend we go again and the team standing between the Magpies and three points is Colchester United, who currently sit in a very healthy ninth place in the standings. Pride of Not