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Too little, too late? Notts County's history and heritage will live on regardless


What a season the 2018/19 League Two campaign has been, never would have dreamt that Notts County would be on the verge of relegation from the Football League.

It’s something I find very sad, certainly it’s not good to see the faces of worry in the crowd but you know what? This is football after all, once you brush off the hurt and come round. I think the majority will accept that having the club still in existence is the main thing.

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The community around the club is one I would consider to be very solid, it’s been a huge privilege and its seasons like this when you miss the old days.

I often think back to when I was bitten by the away day bug, how seeing the fans anticipate the game for me was one of the most exciting aspects – feeling that match day atmosphere floating around, not knowing what to expect.

The club’s actual history could never be erased by being relegated to the Vanarama National League, yet it’s important that a smooth takeover happens – especially to avoid the worry of falling into administration.

This is where the risk of the club’s heritage falls into concern, yet for me this isn’t something I feel is likely to happen.

As fans, we just need to ensure that our support is there. After all the moans and groans, would a Saturday afternoon be right without seeing Notts County take to the field?

That’s where the community comes into, we’ve all made a connection to other fans on match days, it’s almost like a ritual for some and the flocking of magpies’ is one that has great meaning behind it. Feeling like you’re a part of that community, knowing that you’re right behind the football irrespective of what happens on the pitch.

I have seen fans come and go, quite a few who are no longer with us, but I will personally do my best just in the hope of making a small difference.

Notts County has three massive games remaining in League Two season, games which need to see the players fight – not just for the badge but for the club itself. Survival is important, going down without a real fight isn’t what we want to see.

Too little, too late? I have the feeling this might be the case, but I do restore the hope that the very last game of the season against Swindon Town will be one to remember for all the right reasons.

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liampie

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the main thing is the clubs existence, players come and go. relegation happens, i hope that we survive but if we dont i will still be here next season.

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upthepies

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You're right @Chris, Notts will be fine and the clubs lucky to have someone who fights so hard to represent them despite all your up evils.

Great blog.

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magpiejue

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I'll be there next season hopefully playing in league 2. 

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BromPie

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I would be hopeful that it isn't too little, too late.

Whatever happens I will still make the trip to match days.

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Magic magpie

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 Bloody fantastic read some extremely good points .. and puts a perspective on the current situation .. really good read wrote with passion facts not spectaculation .. well done @Chris

DangerousSausage

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Good piece - safety is still there for the taking, but if we fail our history will remain intact. We are the oldest professional football club in the world and will remain so. But whatever happens, a new chapter is about to begin, and it could still be better and more successful than what came before. If we stay behind our club, and keep this community together, we'll come back stronger.

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cheeky~k8

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safety is still there but it will be a miricle, good read.

liampie

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On 21/04/2019 at 20:07, DangerousSausage said:

Good piece - safety is still there for the taking, but if we fail our history will remain intact. We are the oldest professional football club in the world and will remain so. But whatever happens, a new chapter is about to begin, and it could still be better and more successful than what came before. If we stay behind our club, and keep this community together, we'll come back stronger.

the team has done well to keep it there, i just wished they had picked a few more points up to make it easier.

Chris

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Thanks for taking the time to have a comment, it turns out it was too little, too late. Bitterly saddening, but you know what? We go again!

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