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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.

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.

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.

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!

Five hours before the poll closes. Please get your vote in. @True Magpie @Chris @TheSkipper @CliftonMagpie

George Foreman’s life was remarkable, not just because of his boxing achievements but also because of his transformation as a person. He started as a tough, angry young man, but after his loss to Ali and his retirement, he became a preacher and mentor. His return to the ring in his 40s was unheard of at the time, yet he still managed to claim the heavyweight title. Then, he became a business icon with his grill, making more money than he ever did in boxing. He was proof that second chances can lead to something greater. A true legend in and out of the ring.

George Foreman was one of the few boxers who truly changed their life for the better after retirement. A class act.

i was aware he was a boxer, but i knew him better has the face of the george foreman grills. not that i dont appreciate that he won the world title twice or had some amazing fights. rest in peace, george foreman.

That grill made him more money than boxing ever did! Amazing how he reinvented himself after the ring. Rest in Peace...

Being nearer to home will hopefully benefit him, though I do wonder how he’s adjusting to a new squad and the challenge of making new friends in this environment. Depression is tough, so my thoughts are with him, and I truly value what he accomplished during his time at Notts.

Will Jarvis gets my vote. I thought he showed real class in taking on players and getting shots off. David McGoldrick also played well and took it upon himself to try to break the deadlock. However, I felt Jarvis played as though he was sending a message to Stuart Maynard. If we can see performances like this from him regularly, he could be vital in the race for the play-offs or automatic promotion.

I already have Robbie, unless I get a second vote?

Losing to Ali made him a better man. He found peace and faith, and that’s inspiring. RIP Big George.

Rest in peace, George Foreman. It's truly sad to hear about the passing of such a great boxer.

Foreman had that old-school toughness. No fancy training, just raw strength and grit. They don’t make them like him anymore.

Foreman’s career was one of the most fascinating in boxing history. His early years were defined by raw power, an undefeated streak, and a devastating win over Joe Frazier. The Rumble in the Jungle showed his weakness, but in hindsight, that loss helped him become a better person. Instead of letting defeat ruin him, he found faith and walked away from boxing, dedicating himself to helping others. Few fighters have shown such personal growth. His comeback was nothing short of miraculous. To return after a decade away, in his 40s, and reclaim the title against a much younger champion was inspiring. But what makes Foreman truly special is his warmth, humour, and ability to connect with people. He wasn’t just a fighter, he was a storyteller, a mentor, and a man who gave back. Rest in peace, Big George. A legend in every sense of the word.

I still remember watching the Moorer fight. Everyone counted him out, but he shocked the world. Rest in peace, legend.

Sam hasn't had much first team football this season until Alex Bass was injured & many of the Notts fans were saying that losing Bass for probably the rest of the season was a big blow to Notts's promotion ambition.. However, Sam has come into the side & he has two clean sheets to his name in the three matches he has played since Bass's injury. I am confident that Sam will be a good replacement for Bass during the run in till the end of the season. Do other Pride of Nottingham members agree or disagree with me?

Newport County are a difficult team to play at home; their ground just makes it feel more comfortable for them, and it's not an easy place to play 'pretty football'. Newport also fit the mould of being a team that is happy to bully, waste time, frustrate, and just do anything within their power to stop teams playing. They are fully capable of mixing how they play, so I would hope that between Matt Palmer and George Abbott we can control the midfield battle. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if we struggled to get shots on target but retained the usual higher amount of possession. We need to be direct and dangerous, but steady at the back. If Notts can make good movement, maybe it will prove different, but I just feel this is one of those games where Newport will either sit for the draw or shock us on the counter-attack.

Notts have eight cup finals to the end of the season & it starts away to Newport County. Other teams around Notts keep losing. I can't remember a league being as poor as this one has been this season. Just when you think a team is going to put a run together they unexpectedly lose. Bradford & Colchester have been the only teams to have put a decent run together during February & March. Despite the Notts poor form, they are still in with a shouting chance of getting automatic promotion. Unfortunately, help from other teams isn't going to last & Notts need to start winning starting on Saturday. Somehow, I feel more confident with Notts being away rather than them being at home.

He's more of an old style goalkeeper rather than a ball playing one, and he doesn't seem so comfortable with the ball at his feet. But that part of his game has improved massively in the last couple of years and I can't imagine too many better number two keepers in L2. He seems a fantastic professional, brilliant to have a round the place to help the other keepers and focussed and ready to step up when needed, as he's proved. His big failing is penalties, so if we have to go through the play offs, we'd better win in normal time!

I'm so sorry, I've only just seen your reply!! Thank you, that's a great help.

The results: Crawley Town 1-0 Bristol Rovers Wrexham 1-0 Stockport County Bradford City 4-1 Colchester United Carlisle United 2-1 Bromley Chesterfield 0-0 Harrogate Town Oldham Athletic 2-0 Halifax Town Solihull Moors 0-3 Yeovil Town Wealdstone 1-0 Woking --- Most of you managed to beat me, so well done. Congrats to this round's glorious winners @Dan and @super_ram! --- There's little change in our table overall, but @super_ram is now within striking distance of @ARLukomski at the top... --- That's it for now, but on Saturday we will have another round, so keep your eyes peeled for the next fixtures tomorrow. Thanks for playing!

He's a good choice as far as backup goalkeepers in League Two go. He struggled last season due to a calamitous defence and the constant rotation with Stone; with a steadier defence in front of him, he'll do a steady enough job. That said, he still has his "moments" and I'd be glad to see Bass back again.

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.

I probably won't have the time to watch the game live, but I will try to keep an eye on the score. @super_ram: fingers crossed the stand for your new TV will be set up in time for the game, as I know you will be watching. I expect updates from everyone who manages to watch the game.

i am glad that notts gave him time and i think its good that he has managed to move closer to home, i wished he was still here because i thought he was a good player and someone who could get goals if played as a striker. i hope hes happier in carlisle.

i did not watch the game and only learned about the result now. its a good win for england, pleased to see harry kane score and the debut goal. did anyone else watch it?

Rumble in the Jungle is still one of the most famous fights of all time. His power was frightening, but Ali had the perfect plan. Rest in Peace, Big George Foreman.

I think when you get promoted, in an ideal world, you want to do it a bit like how we did it in the National League – not in the sense of it being as nerve-wracking but where the team is comfortably better than the level it’s at. If I’m being totally honest, I think we are a good League 2 side, but I wouldn’t say we are comfortably better than most of the opposition as our results against the top 10 (top 7 in particular) show. Promotion if you are not really ready for it can actually be a bad thing. Look at Carlisle when they got promoted via the play-offs they only won 20 matches in total in League 2. Unsurprisingly in League 1 they had a terrible season and now look at them. I agree that League 1 is a really strong league right now, assuming those in the relegation spots get relegated that leaves you with Northampton, Bristol, Exeter and maybe Mansfield as the weaker teams the rest are all decent/very good (a lot better than us!). I think if we were to get promoted, I agree we’d need to make some considerable changes to the squad, assuming we don’t want to just come straight back down and that puts a lot of pressure to get the summer recruitment spot on. If you already have a very strong squad that's ready to step up, there’s a lot less to do.

In response to Stuarts statement above, there were no chances to take that’s why! Didzy fizzed a half chance wide and Abbott had half decent chance right at the end but that was it, for 80 minutes prior we didn’t create much of note. But I agree we should’ve had at least 1 penalty. Whitaker is caught but the way he goes down turning to ref to appeal just makes it look weirdly suspect. The one on Jarvis, Cooney leads with his arm so it’s daft I don’t think you could complain if it had been given. First half was just a boring non-event really. We were better in the second half though, but again it took us far to long to actually start putting Crewe under a bit of pressure. We were solid and defended well, but attack wise for too long we looked a bit lost and clueless. Jarvis, who looked threatening taking players on spent too much of the match in his own half. And on the other side in Gordon we have a player who is really quick but not that skilful, yet we kept playing the ball to his feet expecting him to beat his man. He’s crying out for a 1-2 to get in behind. And particularly first half, I had no idea what both Whitaker and Grant were supposed to be doing. I feel like our way of playing, especially going forward relies too much on individual players and their quality to just be better than the opposition. I know it’s harder with Jodi and Jatta missing but we need to be more adaptable and play to strengths of the players on the pitch more.

A comfortable win for England tonight against an Albanian side that offered very little upfront. Albania were content to put 10 men behind the ball and try to hit England on the counter. A goal in each half was enough for England tonight. Nice to see Lewis-Skelly get a goal on his debut & Kane took his goal well. His 70th for England. It was good to get the win but I felt that England were too pedestrian at times, with two much passing around at the back & not enough slick passing up front for my liking. Phil Foden was given a lot of the ball on the right hand side but I felt he didn't make the most of it. I felt that England were just intent on passing it around too much & chances were not forthcoming for the amount of possession they had. England reminded me of Notts when they are trying to break a team down that just sits back. Sometimes you just want them to go more direct to try something different.. A win is a win, but there will be harder games than this one & England will have to improve, if they want success against the better sides.

Update GOOOOOAAAAAL KANE England 2 Albania 0 Final Score. England 2 Albania 0 Lewis-Skelly, Kane.

Update GOOOOOAAAAAL LEWIS-SKELLY England 1 Albania Update. Half time England 1 Albania 0

For me, fighters like George Foreman, Muhammad Ali, and Mike Tyson are what's missing from modern-day boxing. People like Tyson Fury would never have been able to manage any of those three, and that's what is missed. Due to the standard these days, it's rare for me to get excited about boxing in general, but I can certainly appreciate those fighters before. When I am in the mood, I do enjoy watching boxing documentaries and past fights on YouTube. It really shows the decline in the sport, where these days it's all about hyping the fight and the money, instead of a good fight itself. George Foreman will always be remembered for the great boxer he was and for his ability to sell grills faster than Hulk Hogan. My thoughts are with the Foreman family and his friends. Rest in peace, George Foreman.