....and its none other than 'Mr Notts County' himself, Ian Richardson.
Now working his way up to league level, the ever-popular former Maggies defender ran down the tunnel onto the hallowed turf once more to be 'man in the middle' for a game between the Notts Reserves and Crewe on 4th April 2006. An enthusiastic crowd turned up to watch - unusually, most had come to see the ref ! Here's the view in pictures....
'We have a Volunteer
REFEREE
'
even the Beeb turned up to see him
Looking very much the part....
Richo is soon in action
..and his old mates from the first team
..no hard feelings then !
Pies managers past and present - Richo and Gudjon
Ian Richardson
'Mr Notts County'