Chris

Those fireworks! I almost dropped my camera and suffered a heart attack!!! It was an interesting build up, really enjoyed it. I spoke to quite a few people as per usual, however with the group picture it felt like a nice way to end the season. The game itself was impressive for me, I felt we was up for it and each player contributed towards something on the pitch. Blackpool never really looked a threat to me! Collin seemed decent in goal, yes he did a few wobbles but nothing serious. Dickinson played alright, much better than normal and wasn't always beaten for the ball or left for dead by a pacey player. Really, we should have won more comfortably. I didn't appreciate Richard Duffy's outburst towards Adam Collin mind, plus a few minutes after he swore at Haydn Hollis. Then again, we could say our Player of the Season was lucky not to have been sent off. The game had literally everything!

It was a good team performance, I felt Notts did to Blackpool what Pompey did to us. We deserved the win, I don't recall them troubling us much. COYP!

Name: Richard Duffy celebrates Blackpool winner Category: Official Notts Videos Date Added: 2017-04-30 Submitter: Chris Richard Duffy is mobbed by his team-mates after scoring the winner against Blackpool at Meadow Lane. Richard Duffy celebrates Blackpool winner Why not subscribe to PrideofNottinghamTV?

Name: Hollis-Cam: Blackpool (H) Category: Official Notts Videos Date Added: 2017-04-30 Submitter: Chris Magpie Player HD left the camera in Haydn Hollis' capable hands as he and his team-mates conducted a lap of appreciation following their final home match of the season - a 1-0 win over Blackpool. Hollis-Cam: Blackpool (H) Why not subscribe to PrideofNottinghamTV?

I do think we will be able to end the season with wins, though I'm not expecting goals galore - the final game will be quite slow IMO. Probably only looking at 2-3 goals, so I think this is more optimism. Are you going to stay or go Jon? Someone play the music...

I still feel sorry for the lady pie fans and of course those that made every effort to help, though really I fail to see how things could be different? Without an investor or money coming in, it could have spelled the end of both teams. Don't get me wrong, this doesn't make it easier to accept but you would have to think Alan made the right choice. Why another club couldn't take the license is beyond me, that would have resolved the problem. Though would we see another fan base split and franchise debate? It's just very sad to see a club formed but those who think it doesn't happen in the mens game are wrong.

The build up looks amazing, those lights and a true spectacular show. Cheers for sharing mate!

I'm going to start off by predicting a 2-1 win for Notts. The game should be fairly lively, though I'm expecting the focus of our opposition to be somewhat elsewhere. If we keep their strikers quiet and retain the ball, pressure will increase on them and although they're a decent side - I can see time and good chances coming our way if we aim to play directly. Of course, if Kevin Nolan decides to play defensive - this will only invite Blackpool to play. So we'll either counter or take what chances come, but that said Jorge Grant could be key due to his eye for goal. The Tangerines won't like players shooting outside of their penalty box.

Positive stuff, but we shall see what happens. I can't say I'm overly bothered about many of the existing players, though I'm sure Kevin Nolan can move us forward.

We normally don't have award nights when we struggle, so despite the turn around under Kevin Nolan - its probably the right thing to do but I'm not sure the ladies needs mentioning at all. I'm 99% certain it would cause them more annoyance than anything, so I do think people on FB summed it up.

It really is the end of the era for Notts. I saw Colin Slater doing some sort of video/interview when I went to renew my season ticket the other week, he was near to the J&J statue - so I'm not surprised to learn he's stepping back. I am sure we will still see him around Meadow Lane, so it's just time for him to relax after the years of work. All the best Colin.

Name: Luton 2-1 Notts Category: Official Notts Videos Date Added: 2017-04-24 Submitter: Chris Elliott Hewitt's opener wasn't enough to prevent the Magpies from slipping to defeat at Kenilworth Road. Luton 2-1 Notts Why not subscribe to PrideofNottinghamTV?

I had wanted us to try to keep the majority of the core squad, even during the 10 games defeated run as I am sick of seeing Notts players coming and going. However, I think ideally it would be wise for Kevin Nolan now to build his own squad and then to make sure the players wearing the Notts shirt are those able to remain for a few seasons. We need good players who give 100%, who care and I'm not sure we have enough quality right now.

Name: Kevin Nolan on O'Connor injury Category: Official Notts Videos Date Added: 2017-04-22 Submitter: Chris The manager speaks to Leigh Curtis of the Nottingham Post about the serious injury suffered by captain Michael O'Connor in the 3-1 defeat against Portsmouth on Easter Monday. Kevin Nolan on O'Connor injury Why not subscribe to PrideofNottinghamTV?

Name: Jon Stead: "We can match anyone" Category: Official Notts Videos Date Added: 2017-04-22 Submitter: Chris The striker says the Notts team is capable of beating Luton Town at Kenilworth Road this weekend. Jon Stead: "We can match anyone" Why not subscribe to PrideofNottinghamTV?

It's getting close to kick off, just a few hours a way now but I still feel like we won't be too chuffed about the result. Michael O'Connor will be a loss for us, but hopefully it will present someone else a chance and that they take it. Where's Curtis Thompson? There's several players who have totally disappeared again, almost clockwork each season.

Awful injury to suffer, I received a text from a friend about him being out and it's one of those injuries that you never know what to say. I hope he makes a speedy recovery.

Name: Kevin Nolan on attracting players Category: Official Notts Videos Date Added: 2017-04-20 Submitter: Chris The manager talks about how he plans to sell the club to potential transfer targets in the summer. Kevin Nolan on attracting players Why not subscribe to PrideofNottinghamTV?

Approaching Easter Monday, I was quite excited about the game against Portsmouth. In the back of my mind, I did question the attitude of Notts as we approached the match. The thought of added fire to fuel the game certain may help, yet for me I felt it wasn’t required. Of course I’m referring to the comments made about spoiling/delaying their promotion party, it didn’t work did it? I just didn't feel that the message was the right focus, yet I've mentioned this on social media and across the Pride of Nottingham site so I shouldn't really repeat myself. That’s alright, I found the game to be quite flat for the most part. Early on I hoped to encourage the quietness of the stands, so I put a message up on FB and twitter – I don’t know why, it just seemed like Notts was quite ready for the kick off. I thought Portsmouth’s travelling support made a great amount of noise and the banter between the Kop and the Sirrel Stand (them) was amusing. It seemed like we were nervous as a club, but I’m sure this could explain what we watched play out on the pitch. The early penalty was just silly, I actually seemed to see it in slow motion and even now I believe we could have gotten away with the decision had Duffy not lifted his bloody foot. I don’t know, I kind of feel we see the same happen when we play a big team. I felt the exact same way when we last played Sheffield United and Coventry City back when we was a League One club. And it wasn’t that Notts overly played badly, I do believe Portsmouth just played in a way that limited us – they always seemed to manage to get the ball back. It was only after Jorge Grant scored that things in the stands seemed to wake up, ironically I laughed as I joined in ‘You only sing when you’re winning’ to the Pompey fans. The goal seemed to come out of nowhere, yet it sparked a brief spell where it seem like Notts could get another. I can’t fault any of the performances mind, Jon Stead was always isolated and we missed Shola Ameobi. The midfield was setup well enough to cope with Pompey’s style of play, and the defence just made the same minor errors we have seen all season and have repeatedly been punished by – yet really it was a deserved win for them. After the game I had that sinking feeling, like what will I do from here? It wasn’t remotely about Portsmouth fans celebrating. Just a case of the realisation that our own season had pretty much just ended. Bring on the 2017/2018 campaign! #COYP -- As always before the game I took to recording 'Meet the Fans', which I have also attached just in case you haven't seen it yet. Don't forget to subscribe!