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Your Weather for Saturday Afternoon. Rain will spread across many western areas this afternoon, turning heavy in places Many eastern areas will remain dry but rather cloudy Despite the cloud and rain it will be feeling mild for many of us

This article is well worth a read regarding our match up with Wrexham today.

Day three of the third Test started with much promise for England, but early wickets for India and a collapse of the middle order gave the initiative back to India. England were all out for 319 with Duckett scoring 153, and India, in their 2nd innings, were 196/2 at the close of play. Well in command of this Test.

GB under 14 Boys advance to the Winter Cup final with a 3-0 win over Romania. They play France tomorrow in final

It's matchday. Can we tame the red dragons today?

A Notts County Historical Great. William Eric Houghton, (Eric) Born 29/06/10 was an English footballer, Manager, & Cricketer. Football Career. Houghton signed for Aston Villa in 1927 as a seventeen-year-old & played in the Villa side until 1946, scoring 170 goals in 392 games (The total including wartime matches was over 200 goals.) He also won 7 caps for England. Houghton scored 30 goals in the 1930-31 season for Villa, in which Villa scored 128 league goals, a First Division record. Houghton transferred to Notts County in 1946 & over a three year period, he scored 10 goals in 55 games for Notts. Managerial Career In 1949, Houghton became Manager of Notts County & Eric is regarded as being the Manager of Notts who guided them through their first golden age, with players in the side including Tommy Lawton, & Jackie Sewell, who helped their side win the Third Division South Title in Eric's first season as Manager, in front of record attendances. Eric remained Notts County Manager until 1953. In 1953 Eric Moved to Aston Villa as their Manager, guiding Villa to a FA Cup triumph in 1957. He left Villa in 2958. He later returned to Villa as a director. Cricket Career. Houghton played seven first-class matches as a right-handed batsman and a right-arm bowler for Warwickshire County Cricket Club (1946–1947) and also minor counties cricket for Lincolnshire County Cricket Club. He also played club cricket for Sleaford, Aston Unity and Olton Cricket Clubs. Houghton died in Sutton Coldfield on 1 May 1996, aged 85. (Source Google) Legacy. William Eric Haughton will be remembered at Notts County as Managing & guiding a great side that won the Third Division South Title. Eric is a Notts Managerial great and legend.

Game day. A trip to the league leaders tonight. Sheffield Steelers v Nottingham Panthers, face-off 7pm.

Your Saturday Morning Weather Make the most of any drier and brighter conditions on Saturday morning as western areas will turn increasingly wet later in the day A bit chilly first thing in northern Scotland but another mild morning for most of us

Great analysis by Tom Williams. Analysing the 4-2-3-1 against Newport. CLick in the Link. Great analysis by Tom Williams. Analysing the 4-2-3-1 against Newport. CLick in the Link.

Just imagine Notts County going out to Spain to play Barcelona for 3 games in 1914, pre War.and coming back with three wins.

This was a really great match. It was end to end stuff from beginning to the end. Manchester City had a good side and Clive Allen led their line. Manchester City hit the woodwork 3 times and I call this match a Steve Cherry masterclass, he was absolutely brilliant that day, saving several shots at point blank range and winning one on one battles too Notts had their chances too, Kevin Bartlett missing two excellent opportunities in the first half & Phil Turner too . Phil Turner & Kevin Bartlett found themselves clean through in the 2nd half but couldn't put it away. And we come to the drama two minutes from time when Gary Lund stroked the winner What drama, and the scenes at the end. Unforgettable

What a win this was against Manchester City. What a match this was. Steve Cherry the hero. I was privileged to be there.

Bazball is here to stay.

Remaining Nottingham Rugby fixtures for the season.

Weather for Friday Afternoon. Another mild afternoon to come and feeling spring-like in any sunshine and light winds Large amounts of cloud for some areas though and even the chance of an isolated shower, especially in some northwestern regions

Nottinghamshire's Ben Duckett is the century maker as he gives England a great start to their first innings in the third test against India. At stumps Duckett is 133 not out & England are 207 for 2 in replay to India's 445 all out.

Weather for the next seven days The weather stays mild for the next several days, but it turns colder towards the end of next week with a return of some hill snow.

Your Weather for Friday morning. Rain will clear the far southeast during Friday morning Some early fog patches in Northern Ireland, parts of Scotland and northern England too Otherwise a cloudy start, scattered showers in the west alongside some bright spells and mild temperatures

Brilliant podcast by Tom Williams reflecting on the win at Newport.

Highlights from Panthers Superb win against Dundee Stars.