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The Opposition |
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Gudjohn Thordardson during his spell as Stoke City manager |
Former Stoke and Barnsley manager Gudjon Thordarson took
charge of Notts County at the end of May and immediately called to make
their Meadow Lane home a fortress for the coming season.
"We really need to make teams dislike coming to Notts. It
could give us a bit of an edge," he told the club website. "The home
record does not read that well, and if you want to be successful you
need a good home record."
The club have been kept afloat during the summer by a
£50,000 loan from the Supporters Trust and Thordarson's activity in the
summer transfer market has been a rather low key affair. He did make his
first signing in late June when former Manchester United keeper Kevin
Pilkington arrived on a free transfer but the club were annoyed when
midfielder Paul Bolland moved to Grimsby whilst Thordarson was on
holiday. Since them Dan Martin, Brian O'Callaghan, Lewis Mahon and Andy
White have agreed terms to strengthen all areas of the team.
County have had a strong pre season at home by
defeating Championship side Derby and Gillingham from league 1 although
they did fall to defeat at Hereford last weekend. |
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The Opposition View |
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We catch up with Paul of
You Pies
for his views on the Magpies and Tuesday's game:
What was the reaction from your fans following the
appointment of Gudjon Thordarson?
Very Good
What is the current financial position of County now you are out of
administration?
Money is tight like all the other clubs but Notts hopefully are learning
from what happened before and are coming through stronger
What are your realistic expectations for the coming season?
I would like Notts to make the playoffs
How has pre season gone?
Very Good only lost 1 game
What are your initial thoughts on the new signings?
They look good but wished there was more
What system do you play and have you noticed any changes from last
season?
4 4 2 or 4 5 1 .The team are fitter this season from last season
Who will be you main threat?
White if he plays
What are County's strengths?
Team work
What are County's weaknesses?
scoring goals
Do you know much about the current Wrexham team?
Sorry no
Finally, a score prediction?
1-0 Notts but have a good season |
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Team News |
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Wrexham Team News:
Wrexham are reporting no injury concerns with the only doubt over defender
Dave Bayliss as his wife is now overdue to give birth. Therefore expect no
changes from the weekend with Michael Ingham starting in goal with a back
three of Shaun Pejic, Dave Bayliss and Shaun Pejic with Andy Holt at left
wing back. Holt may have to drop back into defence if Bayliss' wife goes
into labour prior to kick off and this will see Alex Smith start on the
left. Danny Williams, Darren Ferguson and Mark Jones make up the midfield
with Lee Roche on the right. Jon Walters and Lee
McEvilly continue up front. Matt Crowell could
be available following a knee injury but Jim Whitley's hip continues to rule
him out.
Wrexham Squad (18): Ingham, Michael Jones, Pejic, Bayliss, Lawrence,
Spender, Ferguson, Williams, Mark Jones, Roche, Bennett, Holt, Smith,
McEvilly, Walters, Mackin, Evans, Crowell.
County Team News: Notts County have not reported any injuries
following their draw at Torquay on the weekend but remain with out Ian
Richardson and Mike Whitlow whilst Riben Zadkovich serves the second of a
three game ban. There were some doubts over Dan Martin after he was replaced
at half time but the young defender reported for training with no problems.
Officials: The match referee is Mick White from Sussex and he is
assisted by Patrick Keane and Craig Pawson with Steve Bratt as the fourth
official. |
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Venue Guide |
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Address:
Meadow Lane, Nottingham, NG2 3HJ
Telephone Number:
0115 952 9000
Fax Number:
0115 9553994 |
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How to get there? |
| By Car:
Leave Wrexham on the A534, A51 and A500 towards Stoke, then the A50
to Utoxeter and Derby. About two miles after the Derby Welcomebreak take
right hand lanes for the roundabout where you take the second exit to
continue on the A50. This takes you to junction 24 of the M1 where you
take the second exit at the roundabout to join the A453. Travel through
Clifton and after passing Trent University you reach the junction with the A52
where you go
straight on at the lights to pick up the B679 and follow signs for West Bridgeford. Continue on this road for
a mile and at the roundabout
take the first left onto the A60. Continue over Trent Bridge and take
the first right at the lights into Castle Market Road where Meadow Lane
will be on your right hand side. Allow yourself at least 2 hours 30
minutes. By
Train:
Nottingham Midland Railway Station is a two minute walk from Meadow
Lane. Exit the station via the main entrance and turn left and left
again in Queens Road. Follow this road until it ends at the t-junction
with London Road where you turn right onto London Road. Follow this road
until your first left turn where you enter County Road and the stadium
will be visible on your right. Click
here for the Rail
Track Online Timetable or call national enquiries on 08457 484950. |
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When you are there |
| Car Parking: Park
either at the Cattle Market opposite the away end costing £2.00 or at
the club car park at a cost of £2.50. Street parking is also available. Beer and Grub:
A trip to Nottingham cannot be made without a few jars in the Hooters
Bar on Great Northern Close in London Road. Also recommended is the
Globe on London Road just across from the hump back bridge over the
canal plus it also serves food. On the other side of Trent Bridge is the
Southbank that also serves real ale as well as serving excellent food
and having numerous TV screens. If travelling by train then just across
from the front of the station is the Vat and Fiddle. Closer to the
ground further down Meadow Lane is the Magpies Pub. Named after the club
its has real ale and decent grub at decent prices and also has parking
spaces if you get there early. Finally, there is the Trent Navigation
and Trent Bridge Inn located nearby and the Navigation has parking
spaces at a cost of £1.50. You really can't go wrong wherever you pick.
Cash Machines: Bank of Scotland at the services
on London Road and a Nat West Machine at Nottingham Forest's City
ground. |
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How much to get in? |
| Kop Stand:
Adults £16, Seniors £10, Students £9, Under 16s £4 |
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Disabled Facilities |
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There are 75 wheelchair spaces and they only exist in the Derek Pavis Stand,
Jimmy Sirrel Stand and the Family Stand. These stands also have disabled
toilets but the catering kiosks are not adapted. Park spaces are limited to
six and these are reserved for wheelchair users. Contact County on 0115
9557210 to book any spaces. |
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The Last Eight Games |
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Wrexham:
W
Notts
County: D |
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Weather Forecast |
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Predominantly sunny with temperatures reaching a minimum of
12 degrees Celsius and a 7 mph north westerly wind. |
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Bookies View |
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Notts County are 6/4 favourites with the majority of Bookies
with Stan James offering the best price on Wrexham at 7/4. The draw is
priced at 9/4 with Ladbrokes and Corals. |
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