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Personal

The Long Game: 13 Years of Community, Football, and Reflection

It's been a while since I wrote a blog; for me, the personal ones were aimed at a release, while the insightful ones about PON were more about behind-the-scenes information and updates. In fact, I am writing this as I go along, which will hopefully end up less like a random ramble but more like a case of reminding myself where I was. I have spent a lot of time reflecting, thinking about how differently I would have gone about things, given what I know now. You do make mistakes, but you have to o
Fan Perspectives and Reactions

Director of Football: Now You See Him, Now You Don’t

Why is it that whenever things start looking vaguely positive for Notts County, the universe immediately slams the panic button? You’d think supporting the Magpies would come with a health warning by now. We’ve had 11 new arrivals, Curtis Edwards politely ushered out to Gateshead, Jack Hinchy turning up on loan market, and the midfield reinforced with what looks like a group discount at the “young loanee” section of the Football League. So far, so standard. But then the real curveball: Director
Fan Perspectives and Reactions

Kouhyar, Conspiracies, and the Keeper Conundrum

The world of football is a place where hopes rise and fall quicker than the English summer. Notts, with its eyes locked on the brass ring of promotion, has made its intentions clear: up the table or bust. This ambitious quest for glory has offloaded Stuart Maynard, our ex-head coach, to the annals of "what could have been." In his stead, we welcome Martin Paterson, whose introduction has divided fans as neatly as a knife through a contentious pie. Entering Meadow Lane feels like encountering num
Fan Perspectives and Reactions

Dan Crowley, Microwaved Lasagnas, and the January Transfer Circus

Since my last bout of keyboard clattering, Stuart Maynard has somehow surfed the tsunami of fan outrage without wiping out spectacularly. Astonishingly, Notts managed to snatch the 2nd place spot. Quite the magic trick for a manager who was being booed louder than a pantomime villain just for losing an FA Cup game and an away match against Salford. Given the circumstances, we haven't nosedived into oblivion, which is, frankly, impressive. I must admit, I was wrong about Dan Crowley before,
Fan Perspectives and Reactions

Keep Calm and Count the Injuries: Staying Level-Headed with the Pies

Ah, the beautiful game. Except when it isn’t. Over the past few weeks, I’ve found myself sinking deeper into a pit of despair, not because of anything happening on the pitch, but because of the unique breed of hysteria emanating from certain corners of the Notts County fanbase. It’s as if some believe we’re entitled to waltz our way to the top of the league with the ease of a TikTok influencer making their morning matcha. Spoiler alert: we’re not. This sense of entitlement, coupled with a k
The Magpie’s Eye

The Magpie’s Eye: Notts County - A Season of Promise and Progress

My last blog currently has 1,225 views, 3 comments, and 4 interactions. Since then, I believe the club has evolved significantly, and the summer signings have certainly made Notts much more solid. Having a strong defence should lead to more creativity upfront and the ability to handle the opposition, as Notts did against Tranmere Rovers and Grimsby Town early on. This makes me believe that, with time, our back line could improve significantly. While results will ultimately tell, the signs a
The Magpie’s Eye

The Magpie’s Eye: Views from the Heart of Notts County’s Black & White Army

It’s easy to criticise players when they’re not performing well and the disappointing results are accumulating, but it’s refreshing to see such positive tweets emphasising a player’s effort in a game that might not have gone as expected. On the field, no position is more scrutinised than the goalkeeper. I believe each of our goalkeepers has the potential to excel and also bring different styles to the table. Sam Slocombe has performed well since his return to action. His experience provides
Opinions

From Applause to Disapproval: The Shift in Meadow Lane’s Atmosphere

Football, affectionately dubbed 'the beautiful game', transcends mere matches and scores. It's woven into the fabric of the fans' passions, their jubilation, their despair, and notably, their vocal frustrations. A notable expression of this frustration is booing, a phenomenon often engulfed in controversy. This piece delves into booing's ripple effects across the club, spotlighting Notts County to unpack the intricate dance between fans' emotions and the club's pulse. Booing in football isn
Opinions

Notts County Gears Up for the New Season with Strong Additions

Notts County is enthusiastically preparing for the forthcoming season. Their schedule includes a sequence of pre-season friendlies and rigorous training sessions aimed at priming the team for success. Luke Williams, the team's Manager, has introduced four fresh faces to the squad this summer. Each has participated in some form within the team's initial pre-season friendlies. Macauley Langstaff, a forward for the team, has expressed his favourable impressions of how smoothly the newcomers have in
Interviews

The Making of Pride of Nottingham: An Interview with Chris Buckley

Chris Buckley, the owner of Pride of Nottingham, has been a lifelong supporter of Notts County Football Club. In this interview, he shares his journey from attending his first game with his grandfather in 1993 to starting the Pride of Nottingham website in 2009. Growing up in Aspley, Nottingham, Chris was initially drawn to football through his father, a Derby County supporter, who would occasionally take Chris's brother to games. However, Chris was deemed too young at the time and they onl
PON

Giving back to fans of Notts County

Each season I try to give back to the community. Obviously, last season proved difficult, but as I was prepared to sort through all the prints I have made since 2018 - which proved to be a terrible season to start, I thought that there might be fans out there who might appreciate being given one. Whilst some fans collect programmes, I have accumulated various player prints from past seasons, and as a whole I have learned about not overstocking them. Heading into the 2021/22 season, my
Personal

It's a start; Getting back to Meadow Lane

I have intended to keep this blog updated, although it has fallen wayward - much like a lot of things have. Personally, I can't blame COVID or the lockdown. As I made a promise to myself last time, I felt in this position that I would own my actions, and attempt to move past them. Returning to Meadow Lane has been overwhelming, both in a good and an awkward way. I haven't really enjoyed how busy it has seemed, bar the Tuesday night game against Wealdstone which felt more like I know. At the
Personal

I can see clearly now (a positive blog, I think.....)

I’ve been trying to draft my thoughts for some time now, it’s not been coming so freely and, I have found that my depression/anxiety had taken a deep hold of me. I share these, not because I want sympathy but because I can reflect on things. I can also appreciate the support it sometimes gets too; this isn’t about attention but because it’s helpful to feel understood. The past 3 to 4 years, it’s been me trying to keep things a bit more locked up. With the lockdown effecting many m

The forgotten Cup run

With no live footy to go and watch over the last few months I've ended up adding to my programme collection which has brought back memories.  This week I added a few from what should be remembered as one of our great cup runs given the sides we beat, yet in truth it's hardly remembered at all.  The 2006 league cup run for Notts was the first proper cup run I experienced as a fan. Its largely a forgotten run from a period of our history most people have tried to forget, but this was a s

40 ways to improve football

Right you lot. Inspired by 11 Freunde magazine, I've thought up a few ways to improve football. Agree? Disagree? Let me know! And feel free to add some more suggestions in the comments. Spoiler: lots of things are going to be banned Ban VAR. For better or worse, let referees decide on things instead of spending half of our matchdays staring at a monitor. We spend enough of our lives looking at screens as it is. Let's have some common sense in offside decisions. N

Dangerous sausages

I was recently asked what we eat at the football in Germany. The answer is: mainly sausages! If you go to a German football ground expecting a pre-match pie and peas, you'll be disappointed. Pies and sausage rolls are completely alien to Germany. Instead, the staple meal is the humble sausage. This can be a standard Bratwurst or a Feuerwurst ("fire sausage" - a spicy beef sausage) served in a bread roll - as demonstrated by Bayern Munich's Uli Hoeness below! This will set you back around €3

Notts County's National League transformation & season thoughts

It’s a bit of a depressing time right now with the Coronavirus pandemic restricting day-to-day in so many ways, yet it’s essential that we protect each other and, stay connected in the digital world. The National League season seems to have gone by quite fast, for Notts there were some dips and natural moments where it seemed like stability would be the main thing to take from it; however, the club managed to persist moving forward. Before the suspension, I felt like the magpies’ form
  • Chris

Germany's crazy weekend

This weekend the headlines have been dominated by the chants and banners aimed at Hoffenheim benefactor Dietmar Hopp, in developments that must seem a bit bizarre from over the Channel. I've seen a few articles in English papers already, but none seem to tell the full story. I'll try to give you the inside track. At the weekend, numerous matches in Germany were stopped while offensive banners aimed at TSG Hoffenheim's billionaire owner Dietmar Hopp were taken down. Most referred to him as a

Piethagoram in conversation with Ricardo Moniz

Piethagoram in conversation with Ricardo Moniz… (Copyright of Piethagoram) Martin Johnson, a former cricket correspondent at The Independent once wrote about Ray Illingworth ..”from the non bull-**** school of plain speaking” which in  many ways reflects on how Ricardo Moniz talks about the beautiful game….that is football and not cricket! Continually, the phrase “Remember, I’m from the streets” resonates still from his press conferences at Notts. Ricardo looks fondly back to his time

Personal Entry: January 15th, 2020.

This blog is personal, as a result, it's not your typical read on Notts County, and I thought that I should warn potential readers before. It's not designed to be or written to be appreciated, understood or to attract comments. It's more a personal approach to how the individual feels if any reads are struggling with depression, anxiety or illness - please do reach out. Support will be out there, so give yourself a little care. I keep meaning to try to find myself, but my head and
  • Chris

Under the floodlights at Meadow Lane is the perfect way to start 2020 at home.

There was something special about watching the first home game of 2020 under the floodlights at Meadow Lane, and I’m impressed with how December went and more so due to the buzz which we as fans have created. Of course, credit where it is due. Neal Ardley and the squad have done amazingly well – especially after the 2nd set back to Jim O’Brien. Despite feeling like Jim would be a massive loss, I think Notts as a squad has coped well to setbacks like these. As I have mentioned, I m
  • Chris

2020: Art will be one of my focuses within the New Year.

I've wanted to touch upon this subject for some time; however, I tend to put it off. It's not the most exciting subject, but at the same time having somewhere, I can express my inner thoughts did offer me some focus in the past. Towards the end of 2019, I tend to find my mind the most proactive of the year. While some openly mock people for wanting to improve their lives, whether it be for real or just for the sake of a quick social status - depression can be worse for those who suffer
  • Chris

Klopp's Passion so missing at Notts

So here we are, National League bound.. Capitulation against Swindon still fresh in the memory. Ardley's experienced midfield, O'Brien, Doyle and Vaughan ran through with ease by Kaiyne River Woolery a former Notts loanee, how the tide has turned! Only once, can I recall a passing move under Kewell, where a string of decent passes led to an opportunity for Tootle who didn't get hold of his shot. We have just looked like a team of individuals, bereft of ideas or haven't been "coached" in the

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