Chris

I think some fans just feel overshadowed by the whole 'Welcome to Wrexham' and that it naturally takes the light away from the club. As for people, who believe that it's an effort to be interviewed. I hope they realise that it would happen just by walking down the street. It's the way the media works: they generate a buzz and thrive on people like vampires.

I am quite confident that many of us fans are not far behind or are indeed past that mark. To begin with, I must admit it's quite helpful that I honestly can't recall the goal. You see, I was accidentally punched twice, which left me with a very faint memory of the game and the day.I have to watch the highlights just to jog my memory, in fact the video the club did of the game really helps. I thought this was a brilliant video by the club.

@super_ram I think you may struggle unless they're well known to you. It will make it a bit more fun for your mind. You'll have to think outside the box and stop asking if they're connected to Derby County. Then @CliftonMagpie can sneak in an ex-player of both Notts and Derby!

His deal runs out in June, but I have read on two sites that it had experienced already which is incorrect. The Oxford website has provided clarification on this matter. If his contract had expired, then his player registration would have been removed from Notts, however this isn't the case thank god.

When Jodi signed my prints, he said that he wanted to stay at Notts. If he will, it's a different question, but the club could do with agreeing permanent terms with him. Since his loan spell is over, I assume he won't be part of our Wembley squad. It's interesting how this situation would play out, but a lot of fans have taken to Jodi Jones. He's a very good player and would be a massive coup for us no matter what happens on Saturday. I should've clarified with the Oxford site but for clarification, his deal ends in June.

A work-horse that is quite skillful, I bet he's onto bigger and better things. I actually liked him during his time here and, I would naturally welcome him back. I don't suspect he would, as we are already blessed in this area of the pitch.

There will probably be other famous people, such as ex-footballers, too. I think the fact that Ryan and Rob have extended their well-wishes is only a positive for our club. Everyone will have a different take, I get that, and I don't personally see a problem. People need to remember that this comment came from a Talk Sport interview with Ben Tozer, who mentioned it. As for singing "You can shove your Ryan Reynolds up your arse", I get the feeling he would find that funny 100%. Yet on the grand stand, it becomes less whimsical and more childish, especially since he's wishing our club well.

Just like a strangling horse failing to reach its full potential, only to make a last minute surge in the grand derby. @DangerousSausage has seen the final line and has overtaken the two who seemed destined for a photo finish.

@Joshua I did find it funny at school, when people would go on about Manchester United and how die hard of a fan they were but had never been to a single game. I don't mind if people choose to support whoever they want, and I don't even mind if they're fans of two teams. However, it becomes an issue when they switch between teams based solely on whichever one is performing better at the time. Yet I have had issues with some United fans before; oddly when I went to Manchester with my family they were all very friendly and inquisitive about Notts.

Thank you, everyone for the kind words. On 22nd August 2016, I uploaded one of my favourite pieces of graphical work. I captioned it: "Infinite memories, thousands of fans, but only one Notts County!" While I don’t judge my work based on likes, it does make me happy to see it do well. This specific post garnered 80 likes and 6 love reactions. I invest a lot of time in creating things like this; it’s not a 10 or even 30-minute job. Anyway, here’s the inspiration behind it. I have many things which I have done, that I simply do not have the time to upload to the site's wallpaper section. However, I will try to find time as otherwise I will have just wasted time. Of course, I am always happy to help members with signatures or any type of graphics.

Well done everyone! See you back for the Prediction League next season. I am going to try to do more homework ahead of games, see if I can regain my crown. I'm also hoping we can attract a few more players. It's a fun thing to do, nothing serious at all. So, why not see where you finish? Congratulations to @ARLukomski on your victory! @Dripsey3 for coming second, @magpiejue for coming in third. Honourable thank you, to my wife @cheeky~k8 for seeing out my mum's predictions, it won't be the same without mum's jokes about her walking sticks or joking with DangerousSausage/other members. Thank you, @DangerousSausage for doing this and for all the effort that goes into it.

@super_ram It looks like Ryan will have to share Notts with Rob after all! Attending the game would be a remarkable gesture on their part, signifying their unswerving commitment to football and complete indifference towards any rivalry, as they relish the experience of owning Wrexham and simply savour the game. It will be interesting to see 'Welcome to Wrexham' if it features Notts in the playoff final.

I don't usually feel nervous, but I do, and I just want to take in the experience. I feel confident but as I have previously said, it always seemed destined for us to end up facing Chesterfield in the final. I think natural fans will say, it's only right for us and Chesterfield to be in the final. This is something I would have preferred not to happen, yet here we are, and I think the players need to avoid thinking about the occasion as such. They need to focus on the game as if it were normal, allow the preparation to be focused as if it was a normal league game. I hope Luke Williams addresses the defensive errors after reviewing the footage and implements training drills to minimise their occurrence in the playoff final. I anticipate Chesterfield will raise their game, and it's imperative that we thoroughly review our past encounters in order to fully grasp their tactics and anticipate their default strategies. It's important for every player to be mindful of their counterpart on the opposing team. Additionally, our defence needs to be fully aware of the primary threats and stay prepared to counter any momentum gained by the other team. Keeping the ball would be of a huge benefit, fans need to allow the players to have time to get comfortable with the pitch and their passing. We shouldn't urge them to rush, as this may lead to potential inaccuracies with our passing. Williams will be giving the players their instructions, so I have full confidence that we'll execute a game plan that enables us to move the ball fluidly, gain an early advantage, and set the tempo of the match. We will have chances, as Notts are a very good side, but we need to avoid giving the ball away cheaply or even underestimating Chesterfield. The Notts players will thrive on any potential slip or growth in their own confidence, allowing them to play and attack in a more determined way. I don't want us to rush, lose focus and end up making the game harder on ourselves. Midfield is key to retaining control of the game by moving the ball around well. All the players will have a key role in the game, however, we need to see players like Ruben Rodrigues at their best.

This should've been written for the second goal, way too early to suggest that an upset was about to happen. I thought Boreham Woods first was offside, but it was very well-timed. I felt very saddened at first but I always had hope and faith. Due to taken pictures I saw how it effected the fans, which is something I do tend to absorb due to my nature. I felt extreamly proud that an amount of fans just responded positively. A friend near to me threw his walking stick, everybody just had so much emotion.

We've got until Friday midday to make the final votes, before voting closes.

I have a tendency to sit on the gates that open up to the pitch, as a means to gain height and leverage to angle my photos. One time, I actually almost fell and another the gate actually was open (despite looking closed). @super_pie and @CallumW1862 found this to be funny! Last Sunday, I also told three lads off for all using their phones when I approached to take a picture. It was funny the comments we exchanged, one even tried to pose for the photo, while his two mates remained glued to their phone. I didn't manage to get a photo of them doing anything but looking at their phones. It's still an interesting picture and was taken before the game had even kicked off. I hope they were keeping up with the latest updates on the team!

I should remember to be more positive in discussions like this. I forgot to mention that some of the kindest people I met at school were actually fans of Forest, and they have expressed their support for Notts. In addition to that admission from my first post, if it wasn't for a nice Forest fan called Seany reaching out to me - I think I would still be looking for travel. Although I will be taken there by a Notts fan, it's Seany who offered me and Cal a lift, which means Jake is free to travel with a mutual friend who has saved us all. Although it's not an ideal scenario, and we would much rather be together, it's uplifting to be reminded that there are always kind and compassionate individuals willing to make a positive impact. PS. I did think I were being offered a lift by a travelling Forest fan, as they play Chelsea and I do now feel obliged to wish them well. "At first, the headline that came to mind was 'Forest Fan Goes the Extra Mile to Preserve County Fans' Dream of Wembley'."

After the game, I tapped Mark Stallard on his shoulder. You know how you would if you wanted them to look in the wrong direction. He looked to his right, didn't see anything then realised it was me and asked me how I was. Stall is always such a great guy, I love seeing his reactions to the goals.

I went to a school called Ambleside, it wasn't really as nice as it looked or pretended to be. In my year group, only myself and one other lad would mention that we supported Notts. Nobody really bothered saying anything negative, because most would support Arsenal, Manchester United or Liverpool. Back then, less acknowledged Tottenham Hotspur and even less would dream of saying they supported Manchester City, Chelsea also wasn't as glamorous to support. I was only bothered by individuals from my sibling's year, but they soon realized that I was not like my brother and stopped bothering me. I moved to Rosslyn halfway through year 5, football was more a thing to bound over, and I loved every minute in school from that point. There were lads that liked Forest but would never criticise Notts. We would play football during breaks and at dinner time, all the time one of us would pretend to be a football from a club we liked. The only issue I do recall between Ambleside and Rosslyn, was an old neighbour who had teen lads, and they were what most these days would refer to as 'Dingles'. They were annoying with their antics, but most of the time my family would just ignore them. I have to keep it PG, as I could tell some funny stories about my mum and how she would deal with their nonsense. She wouldn't take it, neither would my grandfather. Attending senior school was a unique experience. Although criticism towards Notts would often irritate me, I never let it get to me because I was a skilled football player. In fact, I took it as an opportunity to teach those who devalued my team a lesson by outplaying them on the field. There was a boy from Scotland named Brett. He thought he was the god's gift to football, and he was literally the worst type of football fan you could meet. He would switch his support from one team to another every week. A few weeks later, it would change again. His footballing skills were as good as his choice of teams he claimed to support, basically two left feet at best and average otherwise. Work has always been the most difficult, too many plastic fans that I would encounter. I mean, I met one semi decent Forest fan in @jsrjay but 90% of the rest needed a good smack.

Yes, of course, mate. I'd be happy to share it.

Believe it, or not - I thought the same thing after commenting. @liampie

I am incredibly lucky and fortunate that my grandfather took me to every trip in the 90s, albeit not the Brighton game as I was deemed too young but my brother went to that. On the way home, they were involved in a crash and some other Notts fans brought them home. It says a lot about what our fans can be like when it comes to helping each other! Anywho, I look forward to seeing what else you post in regard to Wembley @Dripsey3. See you there, by the way!

Thanks for sharing, I am unsure of what value I can add or say. I feel a little lost for words in a way, that has me reflecting on the story and what it would have been like to experience it with my own eyes.

Considering it's his first season as our manager and that we are in the midst of promotion, this discussion could almost write itself. That said, it's raising some interesting points and posts. You can see that Luke Williams has a strong leadership style. He leads and inspires the best from the players. Everyone has had a decent season, with several players having a standout season such as Adam Chicksen, Ruben Rodrigues and Sam Slocombe. A successful football coach needs to possess the ability to motivate players with their words. However, in situations where the players are not performing up to the expected level, it might require more direct and assertive comments or a more hands-on approach to boost their confidence. I think the club has the best coaching setup for any lower tier team, including Wrexham. We are blessed to have such a talented list of staff and coaches, which I should include means our grand staff as they do a superb job maintaining the Meadow Lane pitch. Williams benefits greatly from these factors in his role as head coach. With others assisting in recruitment and other areas, he is able to be fully engaged in the training setup. This enables him to bring maximum impact to the team as a whole. Williams has a great understanding of tactics, and although he may occasionally make mistakes, overall he is much better than the last eight managers combined. I fully agree and believe that Luke Williams is one of the key factors as to why Macaulay Langstaff and Cedwyn Scott have hit the ground running. In a highly competitive league, Luke as our manager has displayed a good understanding of keeping a squad settled. As fans, we may suggest changes to his approach, and who knows, that might be a valid point. However, it's important to note that he relies on his wealth of experience and coaching knowledge to make changes only when he feels necessary. With his effective strategies, our team gains an edge over competitors who may not be as well-prepared. I'm excited to see what will happen when we return to the Football League, especially if our current coach stays with us until then. It's going to be an interesting journey. Players are developing all the time, which is handy when it comes to where we are in the football pyramid. I strongly suggest that Luke explores ways to involve younger players more frequently in cup matches, and potentially keep them in games for extended periods of time if they perform well, as long as the player they replaced isn't more reliable.I believe that players will look at Notts, see the setup and then see the manager - realising that the environment is steady for building foundations going forward. He has demonstrated great discipline in managing the budget by abstaining from reinforcing the squad before the Wrexham game. I'm not entirely certain if it's due to the acquisition fees we paid for players, but I'm impressed with our club's ability to refrain from taking out loans solely for the purpose of filling the roster. It shows great financial responsibility and foresight. Despite having a great support team, the sole reason behind the success of this season lies in the exceptional leadership skills of his manager.I strongly believe that the outcome would have been vastly different under different circumstances. I'd like to mention Williams' remarkable adaptability in the way he approaches games. He adds unique elements that keep Notts from becoming too predictable, and this affords him the flexibility to make strategic decisions as needed. For instance, he recently backed Archie Mair over Tiernan Brooks following Brook's return from international duty.It will no doubt make Mair a few inches taller, a lot more confident and made the opposition wonder why we weren't panicking. Both Brooks and Mair have been incredible and deserve praise for filling in for Slocombe. Communication is clear; he speaks softly and promptly on camera. Detailed in his words and usually careful in his demeanour, he could be more like Neil Warnock in the team dressing room for all we know. His commanding presence on the sidelines is a prime illustration of leading by example. If a manager doesn't worry, the players are more likely to have confidence from that and within their own ability. One of his greatest strengths is his unwavering passion and dedication to the club. He has successfully won over many fans and instilled a level of confidence that surpasses that of most managers we've had in decades. I suppose, we could reference Kevin Nolan who has shown a lot of this, but we know in hindsight that a lot of his reactions were simply due to good form. I don't deny that he cares about Notts County, my point is merely that in the season in which he was sacked - his whole attitude changed.