An Interview With A True Magpie, Nick Baker

Last updated : 19 January 2003 By
Nick Baker
Name:

Nick Baker (aka the Kiwi Pie)

Age:
38

Which stand do you usually sit in ?
Been to the Lane once since I left England and sat in the Main Stand

Where are you from ?
New Zealand, originally Shropshire

How long have you been a Notts Fan ?
20 years

Why did you start to support Notts, and not the scum over the water ?
Was at Uni at Loughborough, had to choose between 2 Nottingham teams and
Leicester from the old Division 1. No choice really.

Who has been the best player you have ever seen in a Notts shirt ?
Draper

What was the first Notts game you ever went to ?
Oct 9, 1982, 4-1 v Villa

What is the best Notts game you have ever been to ?
3-1 v Brighton playoff final

What is the worst Notts game you have ever been to ?
2-0 away to Luton in Murphy era.

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Who have been the best opposition you have ever seen at Meadow Lane ?

Everton FA Cup Quarter Final 1983/84

Who has been the best opposition player you have ever seen down at the Lane?
John Barnes

What has been the best away ground you have ever been to ?
Villa

What has been the worst away ground you have ever been to ?
Swansea

What has been your funniest moment down at Notts County ?
When we were 2-0 up against Watford after 10 minutes and 4-2 down by half time, had to laugh otherwise would have cried.

Best Moment as a Notts fan ?
Play-off win v Brighton

Worst Moment as a Notts fan ?
Play-off defeat v Bradford

Which player have you been most impressed with this season, if any?
Fenton (from afar)

WHICH PLAYER(S) WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE DEARDEN NOT PICKING FOR THE SIDE ON A REGULAR BASIS?

Can't comment

Who looks the most exciting prospect at the Lane ?
Heff

How do you think the season has gone, so far?
As expected

And finally, Where do you think Notts will end up this season?
With luck, 19th