What is the walkout song for Notts County?
The club adopted Elvis Presley’s “The Wonder of You” as its walkout song in the 1990s, and it remains the track that echoes through Meadow Lane before kickoff. The song has become synonymous with matchday ritual for regular attendees, creating an audible signal that the game is about to begin.
What has happened to Notts County?
Notts County has experienced a turbulent decade. The club was relegated from League Two in 2019, then again in 2023, dropping into the National League — the fifth tier of English football. That second relegation in four years prompted soul-searching among the fanbase about the club’s direction and ambitions.
The club appointed Stuart Maynard as manager in 2024, signalling a push for stability. More recently, the 2024–25 Fan Engagement Plan commits the club to regular meetings with the Notts County Supporters’ Committee and Disabled Supporters Association, with fans’ forums live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person.
According to the club’s official Fan Engagement Plan (2024–25), the stated aim is to “listen and learn from supporters” and ensure fan feedback informs decision-making.
What is the recent history of Notts County?
The club has cycled through periods of financial instability and managerial turnover. Meadow Lane has been home throughout, but the stadium’s capacity of 19,841 has been a topic of debate — some supporters argue the club needs to expand to reflect its historical standing and ambitions.
Are Notts County in financial trouble?
While the club has navigated difficult periods, the 2024–25 season shows signs of stabilising under new management structures. The official presence on X under @Official_NCFC provides regular updates on ticketing and fixtures, suggesting operational continuity.
When did Notts County last get promoted or relegated?
The most recent relegation occurred in 2023, returning the club to the National League. The club previously held a Football League place continuously from 1924 until 1995, then again from 1997 onwards until 2023.
Why do Notts County songs “I had a wheelbarrow”?
“I had a wheelbarrow” is a traditional supporters’ song adapted by fans over the years, typically sung at matches with lyrics referencing “the wheelbarrow broke” and “the donkey died.” The chant has humorous origins and has become one of the more recognisable terrace traditions at Meadow Lane.
What are the lyrics to ‘I had a wheelbarrow’?
The full lyrics have evolved over decades of fan iteration, but the core verses involve the wheelbarrow and the donkey as recurring characters in a deliberately nonsensical story. Different sections of the crowd often take turns singing verses, creating an call-and-response dynamic typical of English football culture.
Is it a chant or a club song?
It’s primarily a fan-generated chant rather than an official club song. Unlike the walkout anthem, there is no club directive to sing it — supporters choose to carry on the tradition organically.
Why can’t you say Notts Forest?
The term “Notts Forest” is considered disrespectful by Nottingham Forest supporters and is actively discouraged on Notts County fan spaces including Notts Mad. The logic is straightforward: “Notts” belongs to Notts County as their abbreviation. Using it for Nottingham Forest implies a confusion of identity that supporters of both clubs generally find irksome.
On Notts Mad, forum moderators enforce this distinction. Using “Notts Forest” in a post is likely to draw a sharp response from regular members. The community takes its identity seriously, and the terminology is part of how that identity is maintained.
What is the rivalry between Notts County and Nottingham Forest?
The rivalry is rooted in geography and historical status. Both clubs are based in Nottingham, and for decades the fixture between them was a regular part of the football calendar. While they have not met in the same league for some time, the mutual awareness between fanbases remains strong.
Is ‘Notts Forest’ considered disrespectful?
Yes, particularly within Notts County fan spaces. The phrase is seen as an appropriation of a nickname that belongs to Notts County. Forest fans typically use “Forest” or “The Reds” when referring to their own club, and object to the abbreviation on the same grounds.
What is the Notts Mad football forum?
Notts Mad is the dedicated Notts County section of the wider Footymad Forums network, a long-running British football forum hosting club-specific sub-boards. Within Footymad, Notts County Mad sits alongside Forest MAD for Nottingham Forest fans.
The forum covers match discussions, transfer speculation, matchday banter, and broader topics about the club’s direction. To post or reply, users must register an account — a standard requirement across the Footymad network.
Notts Mad is not affiliated with the club itself. It operates as an independent fan space, similar to how Pride of Nottingham functions as an independent fansite providing match previews, reports, and community discussion.
How to access Notts Mad?
Navigate to Footymad Forums and locate the Notts County FC section. From there, you can browse threads as a guest. To participate — posting replies or starting new discussions — you’ll need to create a free account.
What topics are discussed on Notts Mad?
The forum covers the full range of supporter concerns: match previews and reviews, transfer rumours, managerial decisions, stadium issues, and nostalgic discussions about the club’s history. It functions as a digital equivalent of the pub conversation before and after the match.
Who are the moderators?
Moderator details are managed through Footymad’s internal system and are not prominently displayed on the forum’s public-facing pages. Forum users who violate community guidelines may find their posts removed or their accounts restricted.
How does Notts Mad compare to Pride of Nottingham?
Both are fan-run communities, but they serve somewhat different purposes. Pride of Nottingham positions itself as an independent fansite with editorial content — match previews, reports, analysis — alongside its community discussions. Notts Mad is more discussion-focused, structured around threaded forum posts rather than published articles.
A 2016 thread on Pride of Nottingham noted that Notts Mad was “still going” but “isn’t as user friendly as it once was,” suggesting the forum had become harder to navigate over time. Whether that has improved since is difficult to verify without current usage data.
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