The Black Cats – 03 – Land of the giants
“C’mon les go!” George and Theo lead the charge onto the pitch at the Stadium of Light, an atmosphere igniting with wild celebration. Together they have cheered every goal. Every crunching tackle. Breathed in the sweet taste of each victory gained. Train tickets. Bus tickets. Go by coach. Late night banter. Early morning toast. […]
The Black Cats – 02 – Turn around, bright eyes.
George messages fellow Sunderland A.F.C supporter Theo from his holiday in Egypt following a Sunderland 3-1 away win against Blackburn Rovers. Game time: 30-Dec-2026 George: Gutted I couldn’t make the match today! Another solid win then? Message back when you’re on the coach. Theo: Yeah mate! Lads smashed it. Mubama was everywhere. 3-1 wins […]
The Black Cats – 01 – You’ve come a long way baby!
The Prelude: game time Saturday 10/10/2026 Theo held his head in his hands, his leg twitching with agitated frustration. At 22 this was his fourth successive season of beyond excessive devotion to watching Sunderland A.F.C play football up and down the country. Today he was at Notts County watching his side trailing 0-1 and struggling […]
MAGPIE DREAMS – 04 – From League Two to the Championship – The Miracle Men Do It Again!
Patrick Eagles sat across from Macaulay Langstaff in his office, the walls adorned with Notts County memorabilia, each photo or trophy a reminder of the club’s proud history. The mood was tense as Langstaff leaned back in his chair, arms crossed. He had just completed another remarkable season, finishing as the league’s top scorer […]
MAGPIE DREAMS – 03 – Champions Without a Budget: The Tough Road Ahead for Notts County
The atmosphere in the boardroom was jubilant, the walls echoing with laughter and congratulations as Patrick Eagles, the manager of Notts County, entered to a round of applause. The club’s promotion to League 1 had revitalized the team and its supporters. A bottle of champagne stood on the table, and the directors, some wearing club […]
MAGPIE DREAMS – 02 – Meeting the Moment: How Patrick Eagles Is Steering Notts County to Success
As the players leave the pitch after a solid 1-0 win away to rivals Mansfield, Eagles stands in the middle of the pitch, arms aloft and clapping the Notts County travelling supporters, acutely aware of the importance of the result. Captain Carl Cameron meets Eagles and they are all smiles in conversation as they […]
MAGPIE DREAMS – 01 – The emergence of Patrick Eagles
“I take over this team with a primary focus on creating a new synergy. Every player has unique qualities, but it’s the collective effort that will drive us forward.” Patrick Eagles finished the 2023-24 season with a 9th place finish in the National league, a solid first season in his managerial career at Southend, having […]