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06/09/2008 - New era for cherries

Former England international Darren Anderton was a Tottenham player when Notts County dumped them out of the League Cup in October 1994.

He didn't play on that memorable night at Meadow Lane when Gary McSwegan struck twice and Tony Agana also netted in a 3-0 win for the Magpies.

But he does remember it because it was Ossie Ardiles' last game in charge of the London club.

Almost 14 years on, Anderton is set to face Notts with his latest club, Bournemouth.

And on the stage where Ardiles' reign ended, Cherries' boss Jimmy Quinn's will begin.

After the sacking of Kevin Bond following two draws and two defeats in the opening four games of the season, Anderton believes today's match is an opportunity for a fresh start.

He said: "It's always a shame to see people go but we've got to look to the future. It's a happy camp now.

"It was always going to be hard for us this season because of the points deficit, and we have lost three of our better players as well.

"We needed to start well, but we haven't.

"In football, if that happens the manager losing his job is usually a consequence.

"I enjoyed playing for Kevin but it's one of those things.

"I've had plenty of managers, some good, some bad. But they all seem to go and it's a shame when it happens."

Anderton starred in the Cherries' 3-0 win against Bristol Rovers in the first round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy in midweek, with Quinn watching from the stands.

And he is hoping they can reproduce that form at Meadow Lane to put a wretched start to the season firmly behind them - and start to claw back their points deficit.

"I was lucky enough to miss out when Tottenham lost there in the League Cup in 1994," Anderton said.

"Of course it's a very important game for us.

"It's difficult to turn things around when they aren't going well and sometimes it's more difficult to be brave and to try to play football.

"But the boys did that on Tuesday and we can go into the game with good confidence."