Guess Who? The Notts County Edition

[CliftonMagpie]

Round six:

Clue - This lethal finisher began his career with a Midlands club and rapidly made a name for himself as a formidable goalscorer. He’s not the “Ray Trew” prolific type, but rather a true master of finding the back of the net.

Good luck!

@super_ram, @TheSkipper, @Chris, @Dripsey3, @liampie, @allardyces tash, @KB1862, @Fan of Big Tone, @yelobeli, @Piethagoram, @Canadian, @DangerousSausage, @Megan_Elizax, @upthepies, @thommo, @Carlton, @themightymagpies, @4everapie, @NCRichie, @Joshua, @lambleypie, @Countyman, @ARLukomski, @gtownjohnno, @MuddyPatchPie, @eighteensixtytwo, @BESTpie, @B&Wstripes and @Richo.

[KB1862 𝕏 @KB1862 Instagram Bainbridge316]

Lee Hughes 

[Chris Website URL Visit Site 𝕏 fmcj10 Instagram fmcj10]

@KB1862 We've already had Lee Hughes mate, it's a good guess, but I think it's unlikely that it would be him again so soon.

Tommy Johnson is who crossed my mind.

[CliftonMagpie]

No, it’s not Lee Hughes. Unfortunately, that is correct. Chris is also correct in saying that I wouldn’t use a player again so soon. Although it may be mischievous, it could be a good idea.

[ExiledPie]

Tommy Johnson started his professional career at Notts and was highly successful in his early years, though less so as time went on. I also thought of him when reading the description.

[Fan of Big Tone 𝕏 @mainstandpie]

Did he start at Wolverhampton Wanderers?

[KB1862 𝕏 @KB1862 Instagram Bainbridge316]

My bad, I'm new to this game didn't realise Lee Hughes had already been used. First player that sprung to mind with that description

[Fozzy]

I’m going to have to nick a stock question on here, did he ever play for Derby? (Sorry @super_ram)

[CliftonMagpie]

No, he didn't begin his career at Wolverhampton. However, after leaving Notts, he did play for another club in Birmingham. His footballing CV is quite impressive and he was quite stylish in his day, resembling a popstar. He started his career with Notts.

@Chris, @KB1862, @Fan of Big Tone, @super_ram, @Fozzy, @ExiledPie

[Fan of Big Tone 𝕏 @mainstandpie]

Got to be my hero Tony Hateley 

[CliftonMagpie]

Yes, you’re right. The answer is Tony Hateley in honour of your return. I shouldn’t have mentioned that he played for a different Birmingham-based club.

Points Table

@Fozzy - 3
@Fan of Big Tone - 1
@KB1862 - 1
@super_ram- 1

Round 7, will be teased at 6:30pm tomorrow.

[Fan of Big Tone 𝕏 @mainstandpie]

I’m honoured thank you @CliftonMagpie thank you.

[Fozzy]

Well played @Fan of Big Tone, he was on my initial list of 3 players I thought it could be. Unfortunately, I tried to eliminate the wrong one first!

[CliftonMagpie]

Sorry about that! Earlier, I thought I had sent this message but it appears it was left unsent on my screen. Now it’s finally here. I’ll wait for a few questions before revealing anything in great detail. I’m aiming for 3 to 4 rounds of accurate guesses!

Round 8:
Clue: He came from London, but he wandered far and wide. He played in many places, but he never stayed for long. Who is he? 

[super_ram]

Next!

[Fan of Big Tone 𝕏 @mainstandpie]

Does this player have any connection to Notts?

[CliftonMagpie]

Hello @Fan of Big Tone, the objective of this game is to discover the identity of a former Notts player or manager. Indeed, this individual did play for Notts. 

[Fan of Big Tone 𝕏 @mainstandpie]

6 hours ago, CliftonMagpie said:

Hello @Fan of Big Tone, the objective of this game is to discover the identity of a former Notts player or manager. Indeed, this individual did play for Notts. 

Ah sorry @CliftonMagpie being late to the party I hadn’t realised I thought it was any player. Right that narrows it down, I’ll get my thinking cap on.

[CliftonMagpie]

Don’t worry, this time I’ve been much more careful, but there’s still enough information for some guesses to be made. Once I receive two guesses or any questions, I’ll follow up.

[liampie]

hayden mullins?

hes from reading so that goes out of the window.

[upthepies]

I suspect that this is Frank Vincent, with his recent release.

[eighteensixtytwo]

Good guess, London lad that has played for Torquay and Bournemouth. That covers some distance and he fits quite well but it could be anyone born in London that has played for Notts.

[Countyman]

It would be quite sneaky if you had chosen Frank Vincent, @CliftonMagpie. I’m waiting for your reply to see if that’s correct. If it’s not, could you give us another club to guess?

[Fozzy]

Good guess @upthepieswhich has made me think of another current player, John Bostock. Born in Camberwell, played across Europe and also Toronto. Plus he never stays at a club for that long (well, not since his Spurs days).

[CliftonMagpie]

It’s not Frank Vincent or John Bostock, although both are excellent guesses based on the limited information provided in the first clue.

The second clue: He is now a manager. The first four teams he played for have a very interesting pattern that was only broken after he signed from one London club to another.