Chris

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!

I used to like Luton as a youngster but not so much since, so ideally I would love to see us win them. Yet I think they will have watched the Portsmouth game, which shows how we can be broken down - just the first two goals. Positional play wasn't great, pressure the defence and we all know what happens. Plus they are a side which likes to be physical and play a style of football which naturally means chances will fall. For this reason, I think they will control the game and probably win by 2 goals. Hopefully our players can remain focused, I know the seasons over for us but I wouldn't think a relapse in the quality would be wise. However, I am not overly worried. If Nolan sets us up right, avoids weak links on the wing and focuses on keeping the ball moving we can play them at their own game.

If you strive for success the foundations are paramount. I truly believe that the club can be successful under Alan Hardy, provided we have a manager at the elm who he can work with and support. We have this with Kevin Nolan, so we just need to work hard on identifying the right players and reducing some of the current crop who sadly haven't made the grade. Notts would bring confidence if we had a squad whereby fans felt everyone could contribute. All capable of having runs in the first team, if any fail to meet the high standard we should ensure someone else is given the chance and have people truly fighting for their place in an environment which doesn't adds silly pressure but keeps players on their toes.

I think if we can get the right players in, some real quality from the recruiting then I see no reason why not. The good feel factor can go a long way, so hopefully the club can allow the signings to do the talking and the performances on the pitch can reinforce the dream/target.

I've been saying for awhile basically what I was told when I appeared on NottsTV, Grant will be kept by Forest if they're relegated but he isn't rated by them allegedly (not at their current level). If they do keep him to see how things pan out, I still hope they'll loan him to us. We've proven we can help nurture the right players, so it would be a good thing. However, we do need quality like him in the summer and there's plenty of options for us. COYP

You'd never tell that they had the same busy schedule as us, they all looked eager and ready to perform. They had one of the most complete squads I've seen this season, which makes me surprised that we beat them the first time around. Certainly they seem to be in their element now and that made it hard for us! It's brilliant to see, so congratulations on your promotion back to League One. Hopefully Notts can make the use of the balcony of the Pavis Stand, it was inspired by Wembley as our former chairman hoped international games would be selected at Meadow Lane. So, it's good to see it being used and in style. Thanks for coming in good spirit and uniting football! Really this is what the beautiful game is all about.

I thought Portsmouth fans came in great spirit yesterday, so its good to see a club who's had it's own share of turmoil come good at Meadow Lane and clinch promotion back to League One. I've been overwhelmed with supportive messages, which is a little surreal but just goes to show the unity between football fans. Congratulations to all Portsmouth fans on the clubs promotion, it was well deserved.

Name: Meet the Fans 16/17 - Portsmouth FC (17/04/2017) Category: Meet the Fans Date Added: 2017-04-20 Submitter: Chris Notts County fans before the game against Portsmouth on Monday 17th April 2017. Be sure to let PON know your thoughts on 'Meet the Fans' below, the best comments will be published on our popular social media and of course our thriving web site. Our questions include thoughts on Haydn Hollis performances over the 2016/17 campaign and if he deserves another contract, how many fans would be at the game, if Notts could do a Pompey next season and gain promotion, and of course the score prediction. If you would like to feature, get in touch! Feel free to submit potential questions below and we will look into asking them. Be sure to subscribe, share, like and comment - Your support is greatly appreciated. Visit us on: Website: http://prideofnottingham.co.uk/ Community: http://prideofnottingham.co.uk/community/ Don't forget to register on our site, look out for us on social media and at live games. COYP! Meet the Fans 16/17 - Portsmouth FC (17/04/2017) Why not subscribe to PrideofNottinghamTV?

Name: Jorge Grant's goal vs Portsmouth Category: Official Notts Videos Date Added: 2017-04-18 Submitter: Chris The midfielder finds the back of the net with a superb strike. Jorge Grant's goal vs Portsmouth Why not subscribe to PrideofNottinghamTV?

Name: Highlights: Notts 1-3 Portsmouth Category: Match Highlights Date Added: 2017-04-18 Submitter: Chris The best of the action from Meadow Lane as Notts County hosted Portsmouth in Sky Bet League Two. Highlights: Notts 1-3 Portsmouth Why not subscribe to PrideofNottinghamTV?

It was strange from a Notts point of view. Our players started off very slowly and the pace never really picked up, I feel the same about the stands - we never really got behind the game. Don't get me wrong the atmosphere was okay and Pompey really impressed me. It was just like we didn't know what to do, so we never seemed likely to raise up to the occasion. I'm afraid all this talk of spoiling their party seems even more pointless now. Notts did alright, defensively we should have been better but Portsmouth didn't allow us to play - it's as simple as that. I can't complain about any of the performances mind, though I do realise that we will be better off without certain players.

I felt we was off the pace today, the stands was strangely silent and I don't think we raise to these games like we should. I always felt like Pompey would play in a way which would prevent us, so I don't think we played badly - we just struggled to get out of first gear at times. Our goal could have changed things but really, the match was entertaining. Credit to Pompey for bringing so many to Meadow Lane, I wish them well.

I'm really looking forward to the game, so regardless of what happens the atmosphere will be impressive. However, I just have this feeling like we are setting the game up to be more important than it should be and knowing Notts - this usually means it won't go to plan. I hope I am wrong, yet I do feel this is very likely. I just don't want to see Portsmouth thrash us, not because I want to spoil their party but because of how we are approaching the game. It would be great to see us evenly match them or even out play Portsmouth but I don't think it's likely. A good performance will do me fine, if we can grab the win - it'll be impressive. Yet we don't need to see how far we have come by beating a promotion contender, we have already seen the 'difference' - so I would hope we focus on the game alone.

When Haydn Hollis is focused and in the zone he's a very capable player in this division - the problem is when he doesn't keep to his game. He needs to do the simple things in which he excels at and there's no defender at the club currently who can do that last ditch tackle which Hollis does without second thought. I also feel sorry for him because at times there are players who deserve the harsh comments in which only he seems to always attract. Contract wise I think he could prove he's deserving of one, but we do need reinforcement in this department. Good write up @TheFostarr94.

We've seen already just how far we have come but I hope Portsmouth can highlight just how much further this squad can go. I have a feeling we may be tempting fate a little but if we focus, work hard and just go for it - I can't complain. COYP!

Please let the 'new signing' Mark Yeates start rather than Adam Campbell in that position, AC could focus on being more direct elsewhere and it would be best all round. Fingers crossed Notts can make it 22 wins tonight but I still feel a draw is right. COYP!

Name: Kevin Nolan: "Yeates looks like a new signing" Category: Official Notts Videos Date Added: 2017-04-13 Submitter: Chris The manager discusses Mark Yeates' return to the squad after his three-game ban. Kevin Nolan: "Yeates looks like a new signing" Why not subscribe to PrideofNottinghamTV?