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Born on 23rd May 1954 in Boston, England, Mick Vinter began his footballing career at local club Boston United before joining Notts County's youth setup. He made his professional debut for the Magpies in 1970 and went on to become a key player for the club. In his first four seasons, Vinter only made 50 senior appearances, debuting in a goalless draw against Shrewsbury Town in the 1972-73 season. However, in 1976-77 he became a more regular scorer, netting 12 goals in 36 appearances. The following season was his best with Notts, scoring an impressive 19 goals in 39 appearances and winning the Player of the Year award for 1978 from Notts supporters. Despite being the Magpies' leading scorer with 12 goals in 41 appearances the next term, Vinter wasn't as prolific. During his time at Notts, Vinter made around 186 appearances and scored 54 goals for the club. He played alongside other notable players such as Don Masson and Les Bradd, and helped Notts win the Fourth Division title in the 1970-71 season. He left the Magpies in the summer of 1979 for £150,000 to play for other league clubs, but never replicated his success at Meadow Lane. Vinter's performances in the famous black and white stripes caught the attention of other clubs. He he went on to play for Wrexham, Oxford United, Mansfield Town, Newport County, Gainsborough Trinity, Matlock Town, Oakham United, and Hucknall Town throughout his career. Following his retirement from playing, Vinter remained in Nottingham as a coach in the mid-1980s and went on to work as a football coach. He has coached at a number of clubs in the Nottingham area, including Dunkirk FC and Beeston FC. In addition to his coaching work, Vinter has been involved in a number of charitable endeavors. He has raised thousands of pounds for various causes over the years, including the Nottingham Hospitals Charity and the British Heart Foundation. On January 21, 2020, Notts County announced his passing, with tributes pouring in from fans and former teammates. Malcolm Shotton, who captained the side when Vinter was at Oxford United, spoke of his former teammate's importance to the squad. "Mick was an important part of the jigsaw for us," he said. "Jim brought in four or five really good experienced players, and the likes of Mick, Steve Biggins, and Neil Whatmore gave us a bit of know-how up front." Despite his impressive career as a footballer and coach, Vinter is perhaps best remembered by Notts fans for his contributions to the club during his playing days. His skill and determination on the pitch helped to establish Notts as a force to be reckoned with in English football. Vinter remained a lifelong fan of the club, and his dedication and commitment to the Magpies were praised by the club and its supporters. The club released a statement expressing their sadness and offering condolences to Vinter's family and friends. Many supporters also paid tribute to Vinter on social media, highlighting his contributions to the club and his love for Notts. Vinter's passing was a significant loss to the club and its community, but his legacy and memory will continue to live on. Mick Vinter was a traditional center-forward who depended on his physical attributes and goal-scoring instincts to influence the game. He was a classic target man known for his physical strength, aerial ability, and hold-up play, which made him an imposing presence in the penalty area. His team often used him as a focal point for attacking play, and he was skilled at bringing others into play. Additionally, Vinter was a clinical finisher with a powerful shot and excellent positioning in front of goal. We’re thrilled that Aaron Nemane has extended his stay at Meadow Lane! Share your joy and thoughts with us in the comments below. Rumour has it that Tiernan Brooks may be on the move to Cork City. What are your thoughts on this potential transfer?
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It's likely going to be two squads each half, if this is the case. I would like to see us try the new signings in a squad that has Matt Palmer, Kyle Cameron and Aden Baldwin in the starting XI. I think this would be a great way to see how the new players fit, I know it's early but if we throw in some of the starters. It gives us a chance to see how things may gel together. This said, I do think some players may have the luxuries of not playing many minutes. With it being the first friendly, I do think we will be experimenting whilst just giving the lads their first run out.
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@DangerousSausage Have you seen the UK film, Ghost Stories? It was released in 2017. I would recommend it to you, if you haven't.
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When I was younger, I always heard my parents and grandparents speak of change. It wasn't until my 30s I really noticed that it was a negative thing. There used to be two shops, 5 minutes away from my parents house. One of them was your usual 'happy shopper'. The other was owned by an elderly couple, I think the bloke was called Reg. He was quite grumpy. I remember getting penny sweets from the shop and toys from the front window. It was nicely arranged but it was quite small. I think he died and it got sold. Attached to the same shop, there was a hairdresser behind that you entered from a side door. I used to get my trims from there, a funny story. My mum took me one time, she asked what I wanted to do, and my mum replied, 'the usual please, just take the sides down a bit and a little off the top." The hairdresser then replied, do you want this much off? Holding a comb and scissors. My mum replied, yes. She then started making a few cuts. Then I decided to shave all my hair off. ???? I had the shortest crew cut possible. When my mum complained, the hairdresser said that we both had said "all off". I didn't, I know my mum didn't. I think he was starting to lose her mables, as she was quite older, but I got the blame for it.
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Nigel is a member, but he tends to be busy. He has written for PON too, in the past under his account. @Natty. See the above, @Fan of Big Tone suggested asking Nigel to come on board and he has helped in the past. I believe he goes to Nottingham Panthers games too, which takes a lot of dedication and time too.
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I would be surprised if there's a cult classic or major horror film from the 80s which I haven't seen. I really enjoy horror films, but like mentioned I do not like third person/camera style films. They tend to have actors who can't hold my attention, because they seem to be acting as annoying people. I like zombie films, but I do like other things like creatures, werewolves, vampires etc. Recent horror films (although it's very loosely horror IMO) Renfield is great. The Pope's Exorcist was enjoyable, although a little predictable and drawn out in parts. Cocaine Bear - Not remotely horror but falls within that enjoyable silly style story. Knock at the Cabin - another enjoyable film labelled as horror, but it's not. Smile - I thought it was a creepy enjoyable film, but it's a more supernatural thriller. The only film you didn't mention, @AmericanPie which I would have added was 'The Lost Boys'.
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Very true, @Fan of Big Tone. I wished this was something I could have focused on years ago, but life is all about learning and those lessons we face are what determine who we are. I am thankful for those I have around me.
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I remember some of the stores, I remember when where Tesco is in bulwell, each of the shops that were their before and how where Wilko's is, it used to be a CO-OP. Jolly Giant, Summerfields etc. Toys R Us was much better than other toy stores, The Entertainer isn't bad. I bet this is like memory lane for my dad, I'm surprised @Fan of Big Tone hasn't joined in.
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We did well in our first season, but we had a hard time with the physical teams in the National League who knew how to stop us from playing. Ian Burchnall's appointment went a long way to improving the standard of football. I liked Neal Ardley, but I felt we were quite complacent at times. The appointment of Luke Williams proved to be the catalyst to propel the club into a real promotion fight. I value the effort of all the players in each season and our recruitment has helped us to become stronger. Superb feature. @Magpie Bill. Thank you for your contribution.
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Yes, I do feel exactly the same as the message shown in the original post by @Joshua. I wrote it. ???? i'm glad it's not a dream, although some days still feel like it is and that I haven't woken up. God help us if David Batty or any ex Premier League player was anywhere near our club. Then again, we had Paul Ince before the comedy hour. Also, I have had nightmares in the past that Paul Scholes came to us after he was let go by Oldham Athletic.
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I remember when Tony was pitched side and his wife proposed to him, I didn't know him by name then, but I have grown to know him quite well. He's a great guy, I wasn't aware of his hospital visit, but I thought it's good of the club to take that step to go show their support. It's really something that boosts fans, I bet he never expected it. I'm assuming this was when Aileen Trew was at the club, as she often sent the players out to do good deeds and be a part of the community. That was one of the positive things of that era. ????????
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@Fan of Big Tone Yep, I have spoken to the dev of the mobile webview app about this and have today put in a support ticket. If I disable it, it stops, so there's something causing the duplicated emails. I thought this was limited to only those who created a token to use the App, but it seems not to be the case. Please don't use the email notifications for now, unless you don't mind duplicate emails (even I would get annoyed after a while of getting them).
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I strongly urge you to start following other members whom you find interest in reading their opinions, just as you would on Twitter or any other social media platform. Although, I understand that the terminologies may differ. Also, please do take a moment to follow discussions, forums of which interest you. Maybe even a category from the article sections, such as news or features. You will get notified or emailed based on your preference. You can set them to be grouped, daily, single blah, blah blah. See your notification settings here: https://prideofnottingham.co.uk/notifications/options/ You get the gist. It will enable you to never miss a thing and to become more involved. Make new friends and, follow your favourite PON sections!
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@Fan of Big Tone Can I give you some friendly advice, my dear friend? You see the peak, in which you stand? Now this is your kingdom whilst you remain top of the Guess Who, Notts County Edition forum game. Out of the white mist fog, you returned to challenge @Fozzy to what would have been a runaway train, had you not come back. Yet, my nugget of friendly advice is..... Watch where you tread from here on, as there's only one way you can go.
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This for me, played a part in what made me feel it was a good move. I felt a little sceptical before and I didn't really believe the rumour. Like some others, I thought it wasn't much truth but now he's signed I think we can look forward to having a bit more experience in the right departments. Stepping down to League Two, he should be able to make a big impact and, I think if Ruben leaves this would be where McGoldricks prime position would be for us. As he can drop deeper, come back and support the attacking play. Really happy with the recruitment so far, Jodi and Randall, now Big Dave.
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The signing of Jodi Jones was a pleasant surprise for me. Despite not being fully familiar with his injury history, I had a strong feeling that he would bring tremendous value to the team. Whilst Wrexham fans became excited about signing ex-Palmer League keeper, Ben Foster, at the age of 40? It was a good signing, but in comparison Jodi gave us an edge we needed to go forward. I think it was a very smart decision to bring him in and, whilst I initially felt like we needed to make it known to him that we would like to retain him. It wasn't until he kindly signed my prints, that I realised just how much he liked being at Meadow Lane. It's good to see players with a smile on their faces, even when struggling because it's a sign of confidence and also that they're still in the game and haven't given up. Against Boreham Wood, the moment he came on he had that smile and tried to influence the play. Likewise, in the playoff final against Chesterfield. He seemed a bit cautious when he stepped up for the penalty, but his reaction after and in the celebrations was great. Going back to the opening day of the 2017 season, I made the trip to Coventry and sat watching him rip us apart. As he did in the playoffs against Coventry. He's not a super sub, although he does well. He's a promotion hero if anything!
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Notts County have returned to the English Football League after a four-year absence, thanks to a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory over Chesterfield in the National League promotion final at Wembley. The Magpies came from behind twice in a 2-2 draw, with John Bostock and Ruben Rodrigues scoring late equalisers in normal time and extra time respectively. Substitute goalkeeper Archie Mair then proved to be the hero, saving two penalties in the shoot-out to seal Notts County's promotion. Their head coach Luke Williams, who replaced Ian Burchnall in June 2022, praised his players for their resilience and character. He said: "It was an incredible game, full of drama and emotion. I'm so proud of the boys for never giving up and fighting until the end. They showed their quality and mentality throughout the season, and they deserve this moment." Notts County have been one of the most prolific teams in the National League past season, scoring 107 goals in the regular season and reaching the promotion final with a dramatic extra-time win over Boreham Wood. However, their defence has been a cause for concern, as they have conceded 14 goals in their last 10 games, including two in each of their last two home games. Their head coach Luke Williams has demanded his players to be more "proactive and aggressive" without the ball and to improve their intensity and concentration. He said: "When we have a lot of the ball and want to be attacking, sometimes when we don't have the ball I just feel that sometimes our intensity drops a little bit, and it's just waiting for us to get the ball back and start playing again. I want us to be much more proactive and aggressive." The Magpies' may look to strengthen their defence in the summer transfer window, as they prepare for life in League Two. Here are some potential signings that Notts County might want to consider: Notts County have signed Connell Rawlinson on a two-year deal. The club is still waiting to hear from Kyle Cameron, who has also been offered a new contract. These two defenders are among the seven remaining players from last season’s squad. The Magpies hope to keep the core of their team intact for another promotion push in League Two. With Richard Brindley, Adam Chicksen, Geraldo Bajrami, Tobi Adebayo-Rowling, and Aden Baldwin. The Magpies are hoping to keep the core of their team intact as they prepare for another promotion push in League Two. Defensive players Tom Bradbury Tom Bradbury is a left-sided centre-back who joined Cheltenham Town from Halifax Town in 2022. He helped Halifax reach the National League play-offs last season. He has made 13 appearances for Cheltenham, scoring one goal. He is 25 years old. Bradbury could be a useful option for Notts County’s defence, as he can also play as a left-back or a defensive midfielder. He is quick, agile and composed under pressure. He has also shown his versatility by playing in different formations for Cheltenham last season. Mamadou Jobe Mamadou Jobe is a young and strong centre-back who joined Maidstone on loan from Cambridge United in 2023. He has also played for St Albans, Concord Rangers and St Neots Town. He has made 13 appearances for Maidstone. He is 20 years old. Jobe could be a promising talent for Notts County’s defence, as he has the potential to develop further under Luke Williams’ coaching. He is powerful, athletic and confident on the ball. He has also impressed with his aerial ability and tackling skills for Woking past season. Adam Senior: Adam Senior is a promising and talented centre-back who has been with Bolton Wanderers since he was eight years old. He made his first-team debut in 2019. He has made 4 appearances for Bolton. He has been on loan to Ashton United, York City, Chorley, Telford United and Halifax Town. He is 21 years old. Senior could be an exciting prospect for Notts County’s defence, as he has shown his quality and potential at League Two level with Bolton past season. He is composed, intelligent and brave on the ball. He has also demonstrated his leadership skills by captaining Bolton’s under-23 team. Tom James: Tom James is a skilful and adaptable defender who can play as a centre-back, a full-back or a defensive midfielder. He joined Salford City from Hibernian in 2021. He has made 62 appearances for Leyton Orient, scoring 8 goals. He is 27 years old. James could be a quality signing for Notts County’s defence, as he can play in different systems and roles. He is technically gifted, creative and composed on the ball. He has also shown his defensive awareness, positioning and work rate for Salford last season. Jack Armer: Jack Armer is a defender for Carlisle United. He was born on 16 April 2001 in Preston, England and has represented Scotland at the youth international level. In August 2020, Armer joined Carlisle United after being released by Preston North End. Since joining the Cumbrians, he has scored three goals in 111 games. Armer could potentially be signed to cover Adam Chicksen while also offering support to the centre-back positions. If Carlisle is looking to strengthen their side for life in League One, a reasonable offer may tempt him away from the club. Ajibola Alese: Ajibola Alese is a robust and reliable defender who joined Sunderland last season, where he had previously been at Cambridge United on loan from West Ham United in 2021. He has also played for Accrington Stanley. He has made 20 appearances for Sunderland, scoring one goal. He is 22 years old. Alese could be a smart loan signing for Notts County’s defence, as he has the potential to improve further under Luke Williams’ coaching. He is physical, athletic and confident on the ball. He has also impressed with his consistency, concentration and communication skills for Cambridge past season. Zac Williams: Zac Williams is a young and agile defender who came through the Crewe Alexandra youth ranks in 2021. He has also played for Wales Under 18s and 19s. His season was ended by injury against Ipswich Town. He made 37 appearances for Crewe. He is 19 years old. Williams could be a promising talent for Notts County’s defence, as he has the potential to develop further under Luke Williams’ coaching. He is quick, skilful and composed under pressure. He has also shown his versatility by playing as a centre-back, a right-back and a left-back for Crewe past season. Di’Shon Bernard: Di’Shon Bernard is a skilful and athletic defender who joined Portsmouth on loan in 2023. He previously played for Hull City on loan from Manchester United in 2021. He has also played for Salford City. He is currently out of contract at Manchester United and could be a bargain signing for any League Two club. He has made ten appearances for Portsmouth last past season. He is 22 years old. Bernard could be an exciting prospect for Notts County’s defence, as he has shown his quality and potential at League One level with Portsmouth. He is composed, intelligent and confident on the ball. He has also shown his defensive awareness, positioning and work rate for Portsmouth and Hull City. Join the Pride of Nottingham and get involved with our forum discussions, be part of a lively fan site built on unity. Have a look at the Pride of Nottingham’s ‘Topic Feed’ where fans can easily respond to forum-related content. -
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The yellow card was harsh, I've seen plenty of blatant footballers leaving slowly to kill momentum in games or at least try. That said, he's not really a striker. He doesn't have goals in him. Though he did have some speed.
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Recap: Check out the Pride of Nottingham online magazine "Our Pride", which features the very best of the content. https://prideofnottingham.co.uk/ourpride/ Latest articles worth a read, plus a comment if you haven't. Also, Pride of Nottingham writer @Simon Clark has written a superb feature about how playoffs winners from the National League have faired since their promotion to the Football League.
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We must steer clear of the danger of being just an average team that will have a hard time succeeding. At the same time, we don't want to articulate anything that sets excessively high expectations or puts undue pressure on the players. I think we have a good squad, thankfully with many of the players renewing so far and that gives a good level of morale going into a new campaign. So, on paper we should do well and I do believe we will. I think under the Reedtz stewardship, we will be a forward-thinking club. However, if for some reason we do end up struggling at any point. I will try my hardest, as I always do, to encourage fight and belief.
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I've been trying to get @super_ram into this, keep his brain engaged. He likes things like this, I don't play it but it's popular. The TV game show based on this is a bit average but can be fun.
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Greg Tempest got upset with me when I praised him whilst appearing on BBC Match Talk, I praised his passing ability and tipped him to be a player that would reshape our squad in the future if he was given more time. A comment I believed, because I liked his work rate, character and ability. I thought he would've established himself as a League One/Two midfielder. I'm not exactly sure why he became upset with the comment but since his career hasn't turned out that well. I suppose he might have doubted what I said, that's on him and his confidence. I still feel he's wasted such a good talent that others more focused on their actual career would've made the most of. Some of his teammates when at Basford would agree that he lets himself down.
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Those were very good guesses with Frank Vincent and John Bostock. I wouldn't put anything past you @CliftonMagpie. I see you're holding your cards this round quite close to your chest, I think you may have given a bit of a big clue with the first part. We shall see. I am surprised. @super_ram hasn't had a stab at who it could be.
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True, @Joe Jones thought it would be nice to back a player. We had a difficult time doing it, as we were only offered youth players which we didn't mind, but there was an option being held back for some reason. I asked Joe to enquire about Jonthan Forte after his previous sponsor hadn't picked him up because he wasn't expected to play. We felt Forte offered good value, and we wanted to support him. I wrote an article at the time. No surprise that he improved our team once he did start getting game time. Jonathan Forte was a good servant for the club, who thankfully helped to improve our season and did well against Coventry when we lacked firepower. His spells with the club are prime examples of something who wanted to succeed, give his all and just get on the scoresheet whenever he could. I am thankful to Joe for sponsoring him for the Pride of Nottingham.
