A sit down with... Andy Stokes, the voice of Meadow Lane
A sit down with... Andy Stokes, the voice of Meadow Lane If you have been to Notts County's Meadow Lane ground in the past few seasons, You'll have heard Andy's voice on the speaker system. I "sat down" with Andy discussing how he became the voice of Meadow Lane, How a matchday looks for a stadium announcer, Wembley playoff final & much more! Firstly, how did you get the job of stadium announcer and become The Voice of Meadow Lane? Since 2012 I have been a volunteer at the club. First starting off as photographer for the youth team, then after a few years covering some events at Meadow Lane, and on a match day taking players to meet sponsors, taking photos. As covid hit and matches were going to be played behind closed doors, there was a limit on photographers, and sadly I was down the list. But an opening came for up for the stadium announcer. The club asked me if I would like to do it. I’m no stranger to holding a mic, so took them up on the offer, and ma
