Notts take on Lincoln at Meadow Lane tomorrow. How many links can we find between the two clubs, whether it’s owners, managers or players.

I’ll start you off with Ray Trew who was chairman of Lincoln City before buying Notts County for £1 in 2010.

Have a go lets see how many links we can find.

Terry Hawkridge is the first player that comes to my mind, I remember him because he was part of Lincoln's FA Cup run team.

Elliot Hodge. Rogue shout

Michael O'Connor, was really sad to see him leave for Lincoln. He had been a really good player for us at the time.

Richard Butcher, his vital goal kept us in League Two. Always appreciated Butch's efforts on the pitch!

Devon White. Lincoln scouted him from Arnold.

Some great links here, thanks, keep them coming.

I think Jeff Hughes played for Lincoln some time before he joined us if I remember right. I believe he left us for Fleetwood.

ian baraclough played for them, then mansfield and us twice. 😁

Lawrie Dudfield, he had a loan spell with Lincoln City earlier in his career.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrie_Dudfield

Delroy Facey, we loaned him out to them before he joined permanently.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delroy_Facey

Never to be forgotten. Bert Loxley.

6 hours ago, gtownjohnno said:

Never to be forgotten. Bert Loxley.

Blimey that’s going back a long way, I can remember Bert playing and I’m really old.

13 minutes ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

Blimey that’s going back a long way, I can remember Bert playing and I’m really old.

Lol. Me too.....my Dad took me to Meadow Lane in 1959...

Mick Waitt played for Notts in 1987 before eventually signing with Lincoln City.

Craig Westcarr is another player who has worn the shirt for both sides. He’s often overlooked, but he was much better than some fans give him credit for. He had a real eye for goal and knew how to find the net. His finishing was sharp, and he made a big impact when he was in form.

Growing up, he was one of my favourites. There was something about the way he played that stuck with me, confident, direct, and always willing to have a go.

Elliott Whitehouse is one I can add to this; he was a decent prospect for us, but I don't think he ever reached his potential.

On 01/09/2025 at 13:24, Fan of Big Tone said:

Notts take on Lincoln at Meadow Lane tomorrow.

Err, I got that wrong didn’t I? No one spotted my faux pas.

@Fan of Big Tone, that's the good thing about this forum. Here people respect one another's opinions and don't jump on every grammatical mistake that's made.

David McVay played a handful of games for Lincoln under trial in 1973 before he joined Notts.

45 minutes ago, McPie said:

@Fan of Big Tone, that's the good thing about this forum. Here people respect one another's opinions and don't jump on every grammatical mistake that's made.

You are so right @McPie that’s what sets this place aside from others and long May it continue.

That's easy for you to say @Fan of Big Tone, what about the crowd of people who converged on Meadow Lane after seeing your comment? 😉

Another one: our former managers Colin Murphy and Steve Thompson, both of them more popular at Sincil Bank.

53 minutes ago, DangerousSausage said:

That's easy for you to say @Fan of Big Tone, what about the crowd of people who converged on Meadow Lane after seeing your comment? 😉

I’ll apologise personally to each and everyone of them at the match on Saturday. 😂