IAN MCPARLAND'S FULL KIT IS SPONSORED BY THE NOTTS COUNTY SUPPORTERS TRUST FOR THE 2008/09 SEASON
IAN'S BOOTS & SOCKS ARE SPONSORED BY JACK JOEY OLDERSHAW

Ian 'Charlie' McParland was appointed as Notts County's Manager on Thursday 18th October 2007, replacing Steve Thompson.

The Scotsman spent eight years at Meadow Laneduring his playing days, scoring 90 goals in 267 appearances after beginning his career as an apprentice at Sunderland.

He signed for Notts from Ormiston Primrose in December 1980, winning the hearts of fans by scoring the winner against Manchester United in a 3-2 thriller in the final match of the 1982-83 season.

The 5ft 8ins striker went on to score 68 more League goals in his time at Meadow Lane before joining Hull for a club record fee of £155,000 in March 1989.

He also played for Walsall, Dunfermline, Lincoln and Northampton, ending his playing career in Hong Kong.

McParland returned to the UK to begin his management career with a brief spell at Arnold Town before moving to Nottingham Forest, where he acted as Reserve Team Coach for 10 years and then stepped up as Joint-Caretaker Manager with Frank Barlow following the end of Gary Megson's tenure.

The pair almost inspired Forest to the League One play-offs, and McParland returned to a coaching role once Colin Calderwood was appointed as manager.

He left the City Ground in August 2007, but has now returned to the club where he was a true fans' favourite - this time as Manager.