Richo the ref

Richardson is currently working full-time with the club's Football in the Community team after nine and a half years spent working as a player, coach and manager with the Magpies.

Times change.

But the fans favourite has also been gaining his refereeing qualifications and will continue his progress by taking charge of tomorrow's clash at Meadow Lane against Crewe Alexandra.

The Magpies are expected to field a strong side for the game - that kicks-off at 1pm. Brian O'Callaghan, Stacy Long, Lewis McMahon, Noe Sissoko and Andy White are amongst the first-teamers who should feature.

Richardson has also received a huge boost as he prepares for his testimonial at the end of the month.

Premiership legend Teddy Sheringham has agreed to play on the Nottingham Forest Xl that will take-on Notts County's record-breaking 97/98 team.

Phonelines are still open for fans who want to line-up alongside their heroes on Sunday 30th April. Supporters should text either 'Magpies' or 'Forest' to 88100 for their chance to play. Texts cost £1.50 plus usual network rates.