Premier League 2 Non League

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...

In Profile...  Cameron Johnson of Belper Town Name:  Cameron Johnson Position:  Forward Current Club:  Belper Town   Previous clubs:  Stamford, Peterborough Sports, Tamworth, Boston United Team supported growing up?   Liverpool   Childhood hero?   Has to be Zidane, for me was unreal. Could do everything, so good to watch.  Biggest influence?   My Mum, been none stop Favourite current player? D on’t really have a favourite but one I like watching the most I’m gonna have to say is Haaland his movement pace and power is unmatched.      Best ground you’ve played at?  Bramall Lane or Edgeley Park, love the history of that place   Best friend in football?   Too many top lads to choose from has the privilege of being in some top changing rooms    Best player you’ve played against & why?  Charalampos Mavrias Sunderland ripped a new one 😂😂.  Stranded on an island with 3 ex or current te...

In Profile... Alex Smith of Southwell City & England Deaf International Photo by Rob Currell Name:  Alex Smith Position:  Goalkeeper Current Club: Southwell City   Previous clubs:  Dunkirk FC, Kimberley Miners Welfare, Sherwood Colliery, Clifton All Whites, Bilborough Town   Team supported growing up?  Liverpool   Childhood hero?  My Grandad, he introduced me to football and supported every single game I played in. He’s my biggest hero and I owe a lot to him.  Biggest influence?   My grandad, he motivated and inspired me massively growing up. He still does motivate me every day to make him proud, he recently passed away but the influence he’s had on me is massive.  Favourite current player?  Alisson & Onana - they’re such good technically aware goalkeepers who like to play with the ball at their feet.  Best ground you’ve played at?  North Ferriby FC - ground was like an absolute carpet.    Best frien...

Notts Olympic - 100 Years In The Making On Saturday 16/09/2023. The newly reformed Notts Olympic will play their 1st home game in over 100 years.  To look on from the outside. This is just a new team who play their football in The Notts Senior League Division 2. However with an historic name and a modern way of doing things. Notts Olympic are a little bit different. One of the original clubs for organised football with games dating back to 1882. In 1884 Notts Olympic competed in their 1st ever FA Cup match losing 2-0 to Notts County. With a goal of playing in the famous cup competition again.  Notts Olympic player Herbert Kilpin may not ever have been a household name around Nottingham but while working in the textile trade in Italy. He was one of the founders of the Italian giant now known as AC Milan.  Ahead of their 1st home game in over 100 years. I spoke with Danny from Notts Olympic discussing all thing Notts Olympic.  A club that has a fine history linked with...

In Profile...  Romaine Graham of Eastwood CFC Name:  Romaine Graham Position:  Centre Half Current Club: Eastwood Community FC   Previous clubs:   The midlands 😅 Newark,  Long Eaton,  Ilkeston,  Carlton Town,  Rainworth,  Hucknall,  Mickleover Sports,  Grantham Town,  Eastwood Town Team supported growing up?   Man United, the class of 92 were a joke.   Childhood hero?   Ryan Giggs. I grew up as a winger and idolised Giggs. His simple way of dribbling past players. Biggest influence?   Mark Nangle, Hucknall Town U18 manager. we had some memorable journeys and FA youth Cup runs. He gave up his time to take us. Football helped me focus and stay out of trouble. Favourite current player?  I would have to say an inform Modric. The way he can dominate a game reminds me of the players I grew up watching. when football was less driven by stats. Best ground you’ve played at?  City Ground, Nottingham Fo...

In Profile... Tesfa Robinson of Sporting Khalsa Name:  Tesfa Robinson Position:  CB/LB/LCB Current Club: Sporting Khalsa   Previous clubs:   👀 Romulus, Chasetown, Redditch, Evesham, Halesowen, Stratford, Oldbury Untied, Rushall Olympic   Team supported growing up?  Aston Villa Biggest influence?  My Mom Favourite current player?  I don't have one, just love watching football Best ground you’ve played at?  Aston Villa, Cardiff or in Haiti on international duty in-front of 15000😉   Best friend in football?   Josh Mackenzie grew up with him from kids   Best player you’ve played against & why?  Wouldn’t say best player 😬 but was always a handful Lee Brown Stranded on an island with 3 ex or current team mates. Who would you want with you and why?  Josh Mackenzie, Carlo Franco and Romone Stevens. Just will be a vibe and all good lads I could trust  Best players in each position you have played with?  1 Keep...

In Profile... Nathan Benger of Rainworth Miners Welfare Name:  Nathan Benger Position:  Striker Current Club:  Rainworth Miners Welfare   Previous clubs:  Matlock Town, Stocksbridge Park Steels, Belper Town, Heanor Town, Pinxton   Team supported growing up?  Arsenal   Childhood hero?   Alan Shearer, greatest goal scorer in the English game and now Harry Kane has gone to Germany he keeps that status.  Biggest influence?   My Dad. He drove me all over the country, turned up home and away, week in week out to support me and many times to tell me where I could improve.  Favourite current player?  Bukayo Saka. Being an Arsenal fan he’s just a special player and I love watching him one v one against a defender.  Best ground you’ve played at? Pride Park, Derby   Best friend in football?   Kieran Debrouwer   Best player you’ve played against & why?  Roy Carroll. Only saying this because I managed to pu...

In Profile... Brad Wilson of Anstey Nomads Name:  Brad Wilson Position:  RB/CB Current Club:  Anstey Nomads FC   Previous clubs:  AFC Mansfield, Rainworth Miners Welfare, Worksop Town, Long Eaton United   Team supported growing up?  Derby County   Childhood hero?  Has to be John Terry, gave everything on the pitch and would run through a brick wall for the team.  Biggest influence?  Most influential people in my life have always been my parents, they’ve taught me to always aim high and that hard work pays off and always guided me through life.  Favourite current player?  Jude Bellingham, the kids got everything to be the best. Best ground you’ve played at?  Adams park home of Wycombe Wanderers.      Best friend in football?   Alex Marshall I’m going to say, we was close when we played together and still always keep in touch every other day.    Best player you’ve played against & why? ...