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The next Notts County Super Fan is...

Posted on: Thu 03 Jun 2010

After recognising Kim, Jayme and Natty as Super Fans, we turn to a supporter who supports and promotes the club off the pitch brilliantly.

Rob Bristol from Sutton in Ashfield has supported Notts since 1975.

He is the man behind the very successful Easter egg collection and Christmas selection box campaigns. The chocolates are then distributed around local hospitals to sick children.

Rob said: "I started the collections in in 2003 because I was determined to find some way of promoting the name of Notts County in the local community.

"Getting started was pretty easy. I used the internet forums to ask for supporters to donate via the club shop. The first team, Sven-Goran Eriksson and Chairman Ray Trew have accompanied me in the past.

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"The importance of such interaction within the community cannot be overstated. Notts County are now a permanent fixture on the calendar of Nottingham QMC and Kings Mill, Sutton in Ashfield and such publicity is priceless."

This year he managed to hit his record number (so far) - with over 614 eggs being collected.

The way Rob became a Notts fan was slightly different to the usual tales. He said: "Well it's really an odd way, but I went into a sports shop and the owner was in conversation with an elderly man.

"As I was waiting to be served, the older man looked in my direction whilst still speaking to the owner and said something along the lines of how few youngsters support Notts County these days.

Sven-Goran Eriksson

"I promptly asked for a Notts County badge there and then, as I say a very unorthodox way to make a choice but there you have it."

Rob's first match was shortly after when Notts played in a League Cup replay against Everton where Les Bradd scored twice in a 2-0 victory.

He has watched the Magpies in all four stands. He now sits behind the opposition's dug-out with his friend and takes him and his son, along with his own son to all the away matches.

He adds that the chant "Black and White Army" sung by the Kop when in full swing sounds 'simply awesome'.

The 48-year-old names Don Masson, Tommy Johnson, Mark Draper, Mark Stallard and more recently Ben Davies as his favourites, but only one player stands above the rest.

He adds: "Stevie Carter, a brilliant winger and scorer of the best "individual goal" I have seen, a scintillating effort against Norwich City in the "Anglo Scottish Cup".

Rob remains confident that Notts can go from strength to strength following last year's Champinship.

Easter Egg Appeal

He said: "I see no reason whatsoever as to why Notts cannot consolidate themselves as a top half Championship side, that said, one of the best things about being a Notts County supporter is the fact that you could do the "92" club whilst still watching your team."

Rob suffers from Parkinsons Disease which forced him to take retirement on the grounds of ill health early 2009. He also runs the unofficial Notts County Facebook Page.

Rob everyone at Meadow Lane salutes you and congratulates you on your fantastic charity work which actively helps promote Notts County Football Club.

If you know someone who goes the extra mile to follow Notts. Get in touch with us.

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