Brian Stubbs, a true icon and legend of Notts County, takes a wonderful journey back in time.<\/p>\n
And he delivers a great exclusive story about how Jimmy Sirrel resigned after Jack Dunnett quizzed him over his team selection in the seventies.<\/p>\n
Never told before, Stubbs recounts how Dunnett queried Mick Vinter\u2019s name on the subs bench.<\/p>\n
Jimmy resigned on the spot and disappeared home to Burton Joyce – finished with the club.<\/p>\n
A hasty deputation including groundsman Peter Thompson was assembled to try to persuade Jimmy to change his mind.<\/p>\n
Jimmy returned on the Friday morning \u2026 called a staff meeting and told everyone that he was in charge and no-one else. It never happened again and normal service was resumed.<\/p>\n
Brian was a true great of the club – making almost 500 appearances during a 13 year career with the club.<\/p>\n
And there are some truly great stories in this week’s ma- including a great battle of the hardmen with Graeme Souness. For once Brian came off second best, in what is a truly eye-watering anecdote.<\/p>\n
How Stubbs, Don Masson and Kevin Randall combined to miss three penalties in a game with Portsmouth.<\/p>\n
And the great partnership he enjoyed with Dave Needham at centre half – widely regarded as the best central defensive pairing never to play together in the top flight. Although Notts did turn down a \u00a3400,000 joint bid from Wolves.<\/p>\n
After leaving Notts, Brian went on to play at Grantham and was a regular sight doing his painting and decorating throughout Nottinghamshire.<\/p>\n
Thursday 15th April 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n