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I thought George Abbott played very well, winning the ball back and getting involved. Defensively, I felt he was solid. However, his passing and purposeful movement going forward really earned my vote.

George Abbott for me too. He created his first goal by pressing their defender and then produced a lovely touch and cross for Jatta's goal. He was the reason we scored 2.

The club has done this in the past; it didn't work then, and I don't believe it would now. I would hope that it does have benefits, but from my experience it just leads to being unproductive. I wish that this could work, and that supporter groups are treated equally, and that they put aside any differences to serve us fans better. Under Alice Kelk, I personally felt my presence wasn't respected. I got kicked out, then re-asked to take part. I soon decided, like many others, that it wasn't worth the hassle or my time, though my intentions were only to help the club. I personally didn't want to be all that involved, though some sought access to the board level, and I don't like that idea. The point of the committee was to represent the fans, provide supporter feedback, work in harmony, and assist the club with fan-related initiatives. Though most meetings were pointless, and my treatment greatly saddened me. I had a very good understanding with Sarah Gooding, who first started the committee idea, and even though those original meetings seemed pointless. It was nice to see groups at the same level, and it seemed promising, but they just stopped and started. Once Sarah left, Alice eventually resumed it, and I don't think my issues stemmed from her. Yet to be removed from the list, to be told it was a mistake, considering how involved I was, just made me realise my effort and time would never be appreciated. Whoever comes in as the chair needs to avoid silly disagreements and start with a plain canvas, without taking sides or listening to past gossip, because it does not help the future.

As a community where everyone should be able to say they "love" Notts, we should put that love and passion first. All groups should build each other up, both big and small. After all, fans will choose whom to support and where to take their voices. The main thing is to listen and carry that forward. You don't need any official connection to do this, just someone as a point of contact within the club. This is what the previous attempts failed with, so I hope the new committee will be beneficial. I strongly feel that the club needs to get some representation for young supporters. My cries of neglect that the Junior Magpies/ YOUng PIES still haven't been properly addressed, and they are our future. There have been encouraging, but I am aware of a lot of disappointment. The Junior Magpies used to be a fantastic scheme for younger fans, and should be returned to its former glory. This YOUng PIES branding, I still believe needs scrapping. Plus, it's important for the club to listen to feedback of this nature rather than ***-for-tat.

I agree that the players mentioned had decent games, but I think we were much better defensively than we were in an attack yesterday. Slocombe wasn’t really tested but the back three were solid to be honest, Platt probably edges it for me cos he constantly won a lot of headers.

Jarvis had a good 2nd half and Didzy tried his heart out but I thought Whittaker looked quick, dangerous and creative. Ref was a joke obviously.

It's unfortunate that several attempts to allow politically based discussions have failed during the time the Pride of Nottingham has existed. Therefore, it is banned immediately from today. In line with the majority of online forums, I have decided to remove the political forum. This might upset some people. However, there is never an easy decision, and I can honestly say I have tried in many ways to make it work without issues. But such is the nature of passion; it is impossible. The only exception is cartoons, as these can be funny. But any attempts to discuss politics in writing will be removed by the moderation team. I do not want to discourage active participants, but the site and community are better off keeping things non-politically aligned. There are plenty of subjects to discuss which won't become heated, so I encourage members to support this decision. In addition to the changes, I will limit the site's access for guests. Forum posts will have a limit, as with articles, but most visitors will be able to read articles, features, and news without an issue until this content is viewed more than ten times. This counter will include all the articles. I would advise those who are not members to consider joining and becoming a part of the community. Some forums will also be made strictly members-only. In time, I will make some features unavailable to newcomers. Such as the ability to edit content, privileges will be gained by active participation of the community. This will fall in line with badges and awards to be used as incentives for involvement. Our community grows with your support, which is always appreciated. Best wishes, Chris

The four players on my shortlist for Man of the Match are Jacob Bedeau, Matty Platt, George Abbott, Alassana Jatta Both Platt & Bedeau had a solid game for Notts today. It is something that we have become to expect from them & they always seem to deliver. Bedeau was class once again & his goal was well taken.Jatta is so important to Notts & he proved it once again today. He could easily have had a hat trick today with the chances he had. For me it was a close run thing between Abbott & Jatta but I think that Abbott just nicks the award for me. So my PON Man of the Match is George Abbott

Thanks Robbie I can now vote for Abbot, although I didn’t go to the game listening to the radio it sounded like Abbot had a good game scoring a goal and getting an assist.

All fans should be able to get along with each other and put aside their differences for Notts. It sounds like the club is taking a more formal approach to past attempts. It's important that the club comes first and any hidden agendas are cast aside. This will attract people who want to feel special or even powerful, but the principle sounds good. The club needs to avoid those bad types and encourage people who are passionate. I am sorry if this comes across negatively. All the supporter groups do nothing for most fans and don't have the appeal to young people.

@ChrisThis is a very wise decision and one I’ve been hoping you’d implement for some time, as I’ve said in the past politics divides people and this place shouldn’t be devisive. I believe the community will benefit from the changes you have made, thank you.

I had forgotten that the club even had someone acting as the club's SLO. One got sacked from the role if I remember correctly for posting controversial messages on social media. It doesn't sound like a good idea, knowing how little some groups actually represent the fans. If things have been fine in the last four seasons, why is the club doing this now? You can only hope that supporters can do best by their club.

I can't believe the club is actually going ahead and trying this again, with its new shiny name but the same principle. You would hope that it could be useful, but it needs a strong leader, and that is hard with getting football fan groups together. The Trews decimated the connection between fans, a bond that used to be present years ago when everyone seemed together. Now you don't see this at all. The fighting I am aware of amongst some is very petty.

from start to finish i thought matt palmer was class, some of his passing was brilliant and more so the balls which cut through the crewe defence. he played a blinder which was pin point to david mcgoldrick who unfortunately was not able to control the ball, but had he done he would have been clean through to have a chance in the first 20 minutes against their keeper. i wished we had tested them more, filip marshall did not look the best but i really do feel palmer did a lot of positives yesterday.

That's fair enough @allardyces tash I like how everyone sees the the match so differently, I seem to be in the minority though so maybe I'm wrong! But for me I thought Bedeau, from a defensive point was pretty good. Some of the fouls awarded against him were harsh, but he was part of a defence that limited Crewe to just the 4 shots yesterday.

I would choose Will Jarvis, but I was tempted to vote for David McGoldrick, who was excellent at finding positions and transitioning to take shots. Jarvis appeared more committed to playing as part of the team. @menzinho Jacob Bedeau, I can't imagine anyone voting for him. I thought yesterday was his poorest performance for Notts. He made too many mistakes and fouls, not great, but slightly better than average overall.

Charlie Whitaker and Will Jarvis both had some really good moments and helped create chances. Jarvis seemed a bit more driven to take chances or set them up for goal. David McGoldrick was outstanding, but Jarvis edges it for me.

Another dissapointing home defeat for Notts this afternoon. I have included 12 Notts players for you to choose your PON Man of the Match. S. Slocombe J. Bedeau M. Platt L. Macari M. Palmer (c), N. Tsaroulla K. Gordon C. Grant G. Abbott D. McGoldrick A. Jatta W. Jarvis Please choose your player & let us know why you voted for him.

david mcgoldrick, all of our smart play came through his creativity and drive to get notts into scoring oppatunities. he did some great passes, and made it hard for chesterfield.

Gordon for all the crosses

Well said Robbie....couldn't agree more...

We know that David McGoldrick is not just a colossus on the pitch even though he's 37 years old, but he is big off the pitch for Notts too. David McGoldrick has scored 26 goals in 56 league games for Notts County Boss Stuart Maynard called veteran forward David McGoldrick "Superman" after the fit-again striker came off the bench to seal Tuesday's win at Grimsby Town. He is so influential & a great leader as well as being a fantastic role model for the other Notts players. The performance of the match squad go up when he's on the bench & field of play. It was there for all to see against Grimsby. His brilliance on the field at this level is unmatched too. His ability to score a goal out of nothing could be an important factor for Notts during the season run in I believe that Notts should offer him an extension if he wants it, maybe including a player coaching role, where he can study for his coaching certificates if he wanted it.

Leave politics to social media or the right forums for that. It can be a toxic subject, which benefits nobody when they can't agree to disagree. The way it is currently is only intended to distract and cause inner fights. The best decision is to ban it.

A draw for Notts today & a clean sheet. Notts had a few chances but couldn't put them away. The eleven players that started the game for Notts are on the list for you to choose your PON Man of the Match today. The players are:- Slocombe, Gordon, Bedeau, Platt, Grant, Whittaker, McGoldrick, Palmer, Macari, Abbott, Jarvis. Please choose your man & let us know why you chose that person.

I don't think David McGoldrick deserved Man of the Match. Even he seemed to disagree, shaking his head at the decision. Will Jarvis was quiet in the first half, almost unnoticeable, but much better in the second half. Charlie Whitaker was excellent until he was subbed off, which was a puzzling decision. Whitaker would be my pick for Man of the Match.

A world-class boxer and a brilliant fighter in the ring, yet an even better businessman who earned millions more from his association with grills than he did from boxing. George Foreman was boxing royalty and will be deeply missed. Rest in peace.

My shortlist for Man of the Match are Jacob Bedeau, Matty Platt, David McGoldrick, & Will Jarvis. Defensively Notts were sound & that was down to Jacob & Matty. Up front David McGoldrick was his usual self, working hard, & I believe Will Jarvis had his best match for Notts. On this occasion I'm going to go for Will Jarvis as my Man of the Match & I would like him to be selected on the left for the rest of the season.

Jarvis for me. I like that he is willing to carry the ball to try to break through the defensive lines.

I'm sorry to learn that George Foreman has died. Foreman is one of the legends in the boxing ring & he easily makes my top three heavyweight boxers of all time. He comes third on my list behind Ali, my number one, & Joe Frazier. The "Rumble in the Jungle" between Ali & Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire now (D R Congo) was the fight of the Century, watched by 1 billion worldwide, including myself on October 1974. In those days Boxing was big & I mean big. Three former legends of the sport, Ali, Frazier & Foreman were all fighting each other for supremecy, & they all held the Heavyweight title at some point. Foreman beat Frazier in Jamaica in 1973, knocking down Heavyweight Champion Frazier six times to win in less than two rounds. Foreman was deemed unbeatable & was a massive favourite when he met Ali in Zaire. But Ali won the fight against the odds when he wore Foreman out via "rope a dope" & then knocked him out in the eighth round to regain the World Heavyweight Championship for the 2nd time. Foreman retired not long afterwards, but he came back 20 years later to regain the World title at the age of 45 in 1994. The World will miss George Foreman, a great fighter turned businessman & Pastor. RIP.

I totally agree, I think he definitely deserves another contract he is one of our own and waived a good contract at Derby to come home to Notts, he’s done a fantastic job for us and is a real asset to the club whether he’s playing or not.

The loss of the coaching staff isn’t great, argue amongst yourselves whether or not you rate them but now Stuart can only really lean on Joao Alves for advice and he's at the very early stages of his coaching career. I’m surprised we haven’t added another first team coach, it’s been over a month since both Saunders departed. Richard going is a blow but I can’t see how it directly affects the current on-field issues. Perhaps there’s been a slight downturn in morale, but I’ve no idea how close he was with the current players. Crowley going for me has been a blow, ok by all accounts some players weren’t overly impressed with him and if he stayed he’d have left for free in the summer. That said replacing a player of his quality in January is far from ideal, we’d have had to have paid over the odds for someone and we know the club doesn’t operate like that. We’ve taken a bit of a gamble with Whitaker who shows promise but I agree that right now he’s nowhere near the same level. I'm not always sure you need a captain to scream and shout to be honest, no-one has really had an issue with Palmer in that role. We do have a younger squad now though, take today for example Matt Palmer was oldest player in that starting line-up, maybe a tad more experience is needed. Also I feel we rely too much on individual performances, we suddenly seemed to get back on track when Crowley returned from injury. And now look at us with McGoldrick (and Jones) out, it’s like we are just waiting for them to produce moments of magic. Look at the assists for this season, right now both Palmer and Abbott are joint 1st on 4 (only because Crowley has now left) the rest of our attacking midfielders and wing-backs have got either 2 or 1 - that is shocking, especially when we are 35 games into the season. Same goes for goals, we rely too much on Jatta and McGoldrick, Jodi is still our 3rd top scorer and he hasn’t been fit for months!

Favourite Player Right Now: jodi jones Most Consistent Performer So Far: matt palmer Rising Star in the Squad [Not Including Loanees]: charlie whitaker Most Improved Player Recently: rod mcdonald Best Player in Each Position: alex bass, jacob bedeau, jodi jones, matt palmer, jatta Who is your all-time favourite Notts County player and why? probably lee hughes or neal bishop, simply due to the memories of their time here. If you could have dinner with any current Notts County player, who would it be and why? i would be to anxious, but if i had to choose i would say kellan gordon because he seems to express a lot of understanding towards autism, disabilities etc. i would have said adam chicksen as he is very positive minded. What's your favourite Notts County chant or song? i had a wheelbarrow If you could relive any moment in Notts County history, what would it be and why? the chesterfield playoff final, it was a great experience and even though we were lucky to have won on penalties the game had everything a big match like a promotion game needed. very exciting and special. What's the furthest you've travelled to watch a Notts County game? carlisle? its a tricky question of the top of my head.

It was a long day, but on my way home after the game, I could only think of George Abbott. He truly gave a superb performance, and I felt we controlled the first half effortlessly.

I think the past attempts failed for a reason. It doesn't sound like the club has ever truly committed to focusing on the benefits of such heads coming together. I don't see how this time would be any different.

Wise choice. Personally, the increase in political nonsense tended to put me off.

Do you think that if Notts were promoted this season, the club could improve enough to remain in League One? It’s a much tougher league, with teams that have far more quality. My concern is that most supporters may not be patient enough to see Notts rebuild and take the time needed to strengthen. With the performances we’re seeing now, I wonder if we should focus more on addressing the team’s form to better support our promotion hopes. I might be in the minority here, but while I hope for promotion, I also realise it would take a lot of work, and Notts might not be ready for it yet. I would prefer for the club to be well-prepared and capable of staying up. The current poor form might even reflect some doubts within the team itself.

George Foreman’s impact on boxing and beyond is legendary. His early career was defined by sheer power, knocking out opponents left and right, but what stands out most is his reinvention. Many boxers fade into obscurity, but Foreman came back stronger, not just in the ring but in life. His second reign as champion was historic, proving that age is just a number. And then there’s his grill, who would have thought a boxer could dominate the kitchen too? He embraced life beyond boxing, which is something so many fighters struggle with. His kindness, faith, and wisdom made him more than just an athlete. Boxing has lost a true great, but his legacy will live on forever. Rest in Peace, George!

No director of football No additional coaching staff January transfer window signings too lightweight? Captain lacks vocal authority?

I agree with @liampie in that I think Scott Lindsey is a decent coach for a League 2 team and that’s about it. I think MK got a bit blinded by how well Crawley played against them against in the play-offs. When you look at the big picture under Lindsey, they did well but they weren’t amazing, they lost 18 matches that season and only made it into the play-offs by a point. Again I’m amazed at how many League 2 clubs are so badly run, like devoid of basic thought and zero foresight. Why do you spend the whole window signing a load of his ex-Crawley players specifically for him and his way of playing only to then dump him? They aren’t short of money at MK now but the words chucking and drain come to mind.

It was a good point won for Notts in the end. With other teams around them either winning or drawing Notts remain in 4th place I have selected the Notts starting 11 for you to choose your PON Man of the Match against Fleetwood. Please select your Man of the Match & please share with us why you chose that player.. These are the players from the starting 11. Bass, Gordon, Bedeau Platt, Grant, Whittaker, Palmer, Tsaroulla, Johnson, Jatta, Abbott.

Do we still actually have a Supporters Trust and if we do, who is actually still a part of it? Plus, anybody who is appointed from the subsequent parties must, in my opinion, go home and away and have a genuine idea of what we want and need as a fanbase. My concern is the people who will represent the first Supporters Committee will include members who don't speak for the wider fanbase. There is a lot of division within the fanbase as it is and the last thing we need is members of supporter groups only speaking for themselves and their own particular interests, rather than the wider interests of the entire fanbase.

happy birthday @super_ram! hope you have a nice day.

George Abbott was outstanding and deserved the opening goal. It's a shame how quickly things changed in the second half, but Abbott was excellent.

@Piethagoram I can't say I am surprised. People who act nice to your face and come from nowhere usually can't take the truth.

The club is losing money due to the dire food quality in the stands. One area you would think would have improved is the standard of the tea bars and the warm food they offer. @Fan of Big Tone The pies are tasteless, with the worst pastry I have ever had. The hotdogs are rubbery and awful, while the burgers taste like reheated rubbish. The only thing I will eat is the overpriced chips, and that's only if necessary. The options within The Nest are superb, but the stands are still lacklustre, and I don't care for buying doughnuts.

Yes would definitely offer him another contract due to what he brings on the pitch and the touches that can turn a game but also the experience and advice he can provide off the pitch. I think we lost a lot of that when both Jim O'brien and John Bostock left, I think the value of this to younger and inexperienced players is invaluable.

I hope that time proves me wrong, but I don't see how this could be good for the club. It might be better to explore this nearer the end of the season. The focus right now should be on trying to get promoted. Any existing friction caused for various reasons, including the Trews, should be avoided at this crucial stage in the season.

My maternal grandfather was a Park Avenue fan and my dad took him and myself to a game in the 1950's.I can't remember who the opposition was but we sat in a stand very similar to the old Baseball Ground stands except for the lack of fans.The Rams bought Kevin Hector off them in 1966 and he went on to make the most appearances and win 2 League titles with us.I wish we had him, in his prime ,now!