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Notts County 2-1 Eastleigh: Forgotten man is a cup king for County

The forgotten man of Meadow Lane got Notts County out of FA Trophy jail against an unfortunate Eastleigh.
Notts County

By John Brindley

NOTTS COUNTY 2
Sam 9. 87

EASTLEIGH 1
Pritchard 7
THE FORGOTTEN man of Meadow Lane got Notts County out of FA Trophy jail against an unfortunate Eastleigh.
Eli Sam, the unpredictable striker who has barely had a kick all season, is fondly remembered by Notts fans for his wonder goal in a Trophy tie against Oxford City.
And here he added to his label as a cup specialist by netting twice as Ian Burchnall’s side recovered from an early setback to win in slightly unconvincing fashion.
Sam also did well enough to give Buchnall a timely reminder of his ability with a good all-ro...

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