County midfielder Mackenzie attempts to beat the boffins as first professional footballer to appear on Countdown

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Notts County midfielder Neil Mackenzie, 32, applied to appear on the Channel 4
programme to dispel the myth that all footballers are stupid.

He passed auditions in Birmingham with flying colours and went on to take part
in the 59th series of the popular teatime words and numbers quiz.

One from the bottom: Neil MacKenzie with host Des O'Connor (left)

Desk job: Notts County player MacKenzie

Footballing first: Neil MacKenzie (centre), with presenters Des O'Connor (left) and Carole Vorderman, becomes first pro to appear on Countdown

Countdown presenter Des O'Connor, 76, who played for Northampton before going
into showbiz, chatted about football with the League Two player before recording
began.

Kate Horton, the programme's associate producer, said: 'It was great to have
Neil on the show.

'He was a good sport and we hope this encourages other sportsmen and women to
have a go.'