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JFC: Notts County
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💬 Show Notes
Join us on a historic journey through the annals of football history as we explore the remarkable saga of Notts County, the world's oldest professional association football club. In this episode of Just Football, we travel back to 1862, to the streets of Nottingham, England, where the game was shaped and a legacy was born.
Here's what's in store:
- A look back at the early days of football and Notts County's inception
- The club's role as a founding member of the Football League and their FA Cup triumph
- The turbulent years of war, financial struggles, and the resilience of the Magpies
- The club's rise and fall through the divisions, including their heroic promotions and heartbreaking relegations
- The iconic Meadow Lane stadium and its place in the club's heart
- The evolution of the club's kit and badge, and the surprising connection to Italian giants Juventus
- Profiles of legendary players like Tommy Lawton and Don Masson
- The unwavering spirit of Notts County's fans and their fight to save the club
- Recent trials and triumphs, including the dramatic return to the Football League
Whether you're a Magpie, a football historian, or just love a good underdog story, this episode is packed with tales of passion, perseverance, and the unbreakable bond between a club and its community. So, put on your black and white stripes and get ready to cheer on Notts County with us!
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📋 Episode Chapters
(00:00) Introduction to Notts County, the world's oldest professional football club
(01:00) Club History
(01:45) Success arrives in the shape of the FA Cup
(04:30) Early successes and the FA Cup victory of 1894
(05:45) The move to Meadow Lane and mid-century challenges
(06:00) The rise under Jimmy Sirrel and the '70s and '80s rollercoaster
(07:10) The Munto Finance saga and its aftermath
(09:50) Honouring Notts County legends and a look at the iconic club badge
Notts County, Football History, Oldest Football Club, Football League Founders, Fa Cup Champions, Meadow Lane, Jimmy Logan, Tommy Lawton, Football Club Badges, Black And White Stripes, Juventus Inspiration, Nottingham Football Rivalry, Football Records, Football Club Ownership, Football Relegation, Football Promotion, English Football League, Football Club Anthems, Football Club Legends, Football Fanbase
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