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  1. Chris
    He's a , people like him shouldn't be working in football. He became abusive towards fans after Jamie Fullarton was sacked, he told me that he believed Fullarton was the best manager he had worked under. He claimed the players were getting him sacked, and that tactically Fullarton was a football genius. It's a good job I had my camera with me and witnesses. He went to Nottingham Forest, god knows how and got caught out for knowing absolutely nothing. I am afraid, in my opinion - which all of this post is. He uses his friends in the game to land jobs where he pretends to "know" more than he does, but what he does isn't worth much at all.
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    I think we would have to have a striker that is prolific, and here for the majority of their career. I do think it will be broken, I thought Macaulay Langstaff would leave having earned the record. There's every chance that he might come back, probably not next season but in the future. Even at 30-years-old I think he would bag goals in our squad. It's going to take a lot of effort to break it, if not Langstaff, than I say, someone who can score 15–20 goals per season and at the club long enough to do this. It's possible. I'm not saying this is true, but there was a rumour going round that we sold Macaulay Langstaff to protect Les Bradd's record.
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    There was a period where "Wham bars" were quite hard to get hold of. I think it was more a supply issue, but I love them. I can't think of anything from the top of my head snack or sweet wise that no longer exists. I really miss the Brtivic 55 drinks. Again, it seems a supplier thing but very few pubs sell it and I don't know of any supermarkets that do. Something that has been discounted twice, the second time less success than the first and what was largely down to poorer taste. The berry, orange and apple flavours were also heavily when they first released them.
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    I think he could be a very good league manager in this day and age, football has come along way, but he had the skills when times were hard. I think the fact that money is used more freely now, and I know we paid good fees for players, but Jimmy worked with mostly what he had and added to that. This in my opinion would see him do well in the modern game, as he could get the best out of academy players but also use his knowledge of players to suggest who to bring in. A model like the one we currently have at Notts would allow Jimmy Sirrel to truly thrive. The only reason Brian Clough failed with the development of the Premier League, was solely due to his age. No doubt, a lot of past managers had the skills to do well in the modern game, they transfer over quite easily.
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    Most players at this level, they will just get on it, but the fixtures can become demanding and when postponements happen then it can get a bit crazy. I think with the Premier League, it's more of an excuse to say they need their main players. Where they should be able to compete with the squad's depth, Notts has to make the most of what they have. It's evident that Aaron Nemane was overplayed and in need of rest. This situation highlights the importance of having sufficient depth in the squad to manage player fatigue effectively. I know when I have spoken about hoping to see the Anglo Italian Cup return, people suggest there's already enough fixtures.
  6. Chris
    It's possible that injuries were around back then, just that the players played through them (less severe injuries). At what point has football had people who declared players unfit to play? Brain Stubbs once told me, he played when in discomfort but that he carried on because he didn't want to miss playing. I think the art of tackling is dying off, due to the stricter rules about fouling opponents. There's some very good challenges which are now deemed as fouls, but the increase in players suffering broken legs or more serious issues comes from badly timed or poorly judged tackles. It might have something to do with the studs on players' boots, although again it probably comes down to how they collide with players these days. Also, players train a lot more these days. That puts stress on the bodies, where training used to be quite friendly and more group based fun. Now, it's heavy drills, running, exercises and much more demanding. I don't want anyone to jump on this comment, but I mean in the past training was more like a kick around with your mates - now it's competitive and players are often injured because teams take it too seriously.
  7. Chris
    Luton Town 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield United 0-1 Derby County Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Reading Peterborough United 3-1 Bristol Rovers (Joker) Bradford City 2-0 AFC Wimbledon Salford City 1-1 Walsall Hartlepool United 0-0 Dagenham & Redbridge Oldham Athletic 0-1 Yeovil Town
  8. Chris
    Rob Zombie released a film a few years back. I haven't seen it, but I was 50/50 on it. The trailer looked really cheesy, but some of the scenes I did see over time did look amusing. I just don't think it could ever be the same. The Addams Family has always done well to recast the family, well maybe not the family in NetFlix's "Wednesday" but the 90s and TV series before are classic. Back to The Munsters, they shot the pilot in colour, but it just seemed so much better in black & white. I get how it lost some of its charm in colour; the biggest issue was the decline in ratings.
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    I grew up loving all comedies and sitcoms, especially things like Bewitched. I used to watch them with someone very dear, who would take breaks between working to watch certain shows at times. The Munsters are one of my all-time favourites. A while ago, probably around 2008. I was given £10 to buy a present back, I tended not to be bothered about this after my teens. The same person I mentioned previously, very stubborn when determined, wouldn't take no for an answer and insisted I at least looked. I discovered in the long-lost Herrick Watson at the top of "Chip Alley." the complete box set of The Munsters. £6.99 absolute bargain, I remember looking up the price on Amazon and seeing it for £12.99. It's now one of my most favourite box sets, which I cherish now. It's a shame the coloured antics of Batman & Robin killed The Munsters off.
  11. Chris
    Personally, I think it just draws attention and makes officials less likely to offer protection - with teams realising it bothers us. This said, Michael Kelly didn't do anything to Curtis Edwards. Edwards trailed himself into the keepers feet, maybe momentum, but to me, it looked like he thought he could get a penalty. By the time Kelly had two hands on the ball, Edwards tripped himself into the keepers feet. A wiser decision would have been to just jump over them, but as I say, either genuine momentum or a thought a penalty could be won led to the injury.
  12. Chris
    We're going to miss his presence, and it's very sad news, but the injury in my eyes could have been avoided. The incident unfolded as Curtis Edwards charged towards Michael Kelly, the goalkeeper for Accrington. Kelly, had already won the ball, I am not sure Edwards had to continue. At the time part of me thought he was trying to win a penalty. Falling like that is never going to end up well. I wish Edwards all the best, we will miss him because he has been quality in the games that he has featured. When I learned of the news, I felt surprised, since he carried on, but I did notice he seemed hurt after thie moment I mentioned. I assumed he would be okay, and that it wasn't anything serious.
  13. Chris
    My grandfather only knew up to 7, it was my English teacher Mr Sherrif who taught me the full words. He also mentioned some of the other versions, one of which you touched upon. Yet I didn't know about the devil part.
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    I have heard that magpies are supposed to be evil, though I find crows to be more a pest. That said, I once noticed a magpie killing a very large crow, to which it pecked at its neck whilst both birds were flying, the crow dropped to the ground and the magpie pecked out the crow's eyes and then started pecking at the head's inners. At no time before this, have I ever seen a magpie(s) fight over anything. I have seen dumb pigeons fight, I have seen various birds picking fights with ducks and grey geese but never a magpie. One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a girl, four for a boy, five for silver, six for gold, seven for a secret never to be told. eight for a wish, nine for a kiss. Ten a surprise you should be careful not to miss, eleven for health, twelve for wealth, and thirteen beware it’s the devil himself.
  15. Chris
    We should always treat the FA Cup as important, maybe not at the expense of the league but Stuart Maynard could rotate the squad a little, then building up a run - along with maintaining the leagues form could create a huge buzz around Notts. If we could make it through the rounds, a good Championship or Premier League team could be drawn to us at Meadow Lane. It could be happy days. I would love to see Arsenal, Chelsea or a team like Newcastle come to play us. Even if it ended up being an away game at a nice ground would make a change.
  16. Chris
    It's awesome how we have started, it has been important after the Fleetwood game that we got off to winning ways and have managed to protect the three wins leading into the Bromley match. At some point, it will be broken, but whilst Notts are working hard and the players are enjoying their football - we could within the right approach been somewhat unbeatable. Gillingham is going to be a good insight as to how we match up against another but for now, I do feel we can make Meadow Lane a fortress. With Notts being prompted around various social media pages, it's great to see!
  17. Chris
    I would say since the formation of the Premier League, football has been more about having a squad of about 20–22 players who any of those could be considered first team players. With the rest of the squad made up of youngsters, reserves or players just making the step-up. I think lower down, sometimes teams would sit around 16-18. That's the way Notts has been for a while; we've had spells where the focus was "depth" but usually we did fall short of it, especially under the Trew era. Sometimes it would see us top-heavy with "experienced players" and "journeymen". I think it's not always a bad idea, but the season where Craig Short took over after we gained promotion to League One, the championship winning side was torn apart, and we went for a focus on "former Premier League players". Some who've had experience were beyond past it or were too injury prone. We had spells where that approach was scrapped, with the focus on young players which was exciting, but it was always going to lead to issues. Even under Alan Hardy, we had a lacklustre approach, with the focus being more on attacking players at the expense of people who could actually defend. I think the best we have had true depth has always been under the Reedtz. I thought we would struggle to sign players in our first season in the National League but the depth we had, it looked good enough and far better than I expected. Every season from that point, the quality has increased and depth has become better. This is despite losing players such as Kyle Wootton, Cal Roberts and decent prospects like Sam Osborne. This year, I did think we need a few more signings after the departures, but I think we have done well to avoid being "top-heavy" and instead of recruited players who offer something different but fit within our system. George Abbott is a very good use of the loan system, I am hoping Jevani Brown proves to be too. If we have a good enough budget, we should always try to make sure we have a good amount of quality. I don't mind filling some space with young, such as the likes of Ed Francis and Will Patching (although they may have been on a decent wage). My point is, there's space to have some room for those coming through. I would mention Regan Booty, but his injury history with us wasn't good - yet I thought he was a promising player.
  18. Chris
    More information about "Opposition View: Gillingham FC Fans on Their Promotion Push & Tough Test Against Notts County"
    Introduction: Name: Steve Hall. David Garth. How long have you supported Gillingham? Steve: Supported Gillingham since 1964. David: I've been a Gills' supporter since the 1963/64 season when Gillingham won the old Division 4 title on goal difference from Carlisle United. Are you a season ticket holder? Steve: I am not a season ticket holder as I live away. David: Yes, I've held a season ticket for many, many years now. Age? Steve: I'm 68. David: 21 plus 59! Favourite Player? Steve: If pushed... David Peach, who went on to play for Southampton, but Bradley Dack, Steve Bruce, Tony Cascarino, Brian Yeo, John Simpson, etc, etc. David: There are so many that could fall into this category, but in recent years, I'd say my favourite has to be striker Cody McDonald, who played for us between 2010 and 2017 and scored 105 goals. He was very quick, both in pace and thinking, and worked well with several different pairings during his time at Priestfield. From today's squad, I'd have to pick Conor Masterson, who has been outstanding alongside Max Ehmer in defence. I'm hoping he'll be back in the side soon after his injury! How do you feel about Gillingham’s performance so far this season? Which player has impressed you the most? Steve: Obviously, I am very pleased with the points total. Very pleased indeed. Maybe I sound like a manager now... "it's a team performance." That is exactly the sound bite you get out of Bonner, and in this case, it is true. With the obvious exception of Bradley Dack, I would not say we have too many "stars," but we field a team ready to shed blood, sweat, and tears. David: Considering our injury list (we've had between 5 and 7 regular starters out all season), we have done exceptionally well. Armani Little has been particularly impressive since joining us from AFC Wimbledon in the summer, and youngsters Jayden Clarke and Joe Gbode are both flourishing under Mark Bonner. I'm sure they will continue to improve and make valuable contributions this season. What are your thoughts on the team’s current tactics? Do you think they need to make any changes to stay competitive? Steve: We have only conceded two league goals. If we carry on like that, we will be in with a shout. We have had injuries, and I am not sure if we have hit top gear yet. That's encouraging. David: Still, the tactics have most certainly worked with four wins from six! Mind you, I am still an advocate of 4-4-2 and do wonder if at some point there will be a switch from one up to an attacking pair once Elliot Nevitt and Josh Andrews are both fully fit. How confident are you in Gillingham’s chances of maintaining their position in the top three? Which upcoming match do you think will be the toughest? Steve: If we can keep Bradley Dack fit, I am confident of a play-off spot. He really is a quality player, but obviously, it will be a challenge to get 30+ games out of him. Another sound bite is "there are no easy games," but I am comfortable we will take six points off the Plastics. Tougher games? Notts, Barrow, and Doncaster are all six-pointers. Twelve points from those games would be a huge step towards promotion. David: I think we are good enough to maintain a promotion push and would like to think we've got a realistic chance of an automatic spot, but there are several very good sides in this division, including Notts County, Chesterfield, and Doncaster Rovers, so it's going to be a real fight throughout the season. The toughest match? They are all tough! What do you think of the new signings this season? Have any of them exceeded your expectations? Steve: I refer to my earlier answer, as they say in the Commons. Bradley Dack is the standout signing. A lot depends on him. Let's hope he can start proving everyone's faith very soon. David: I'm very pleased with our recruitment for this season and with how most of the new signings are shaping up. As I said, Armani Little has been particularly impressive, while, on the other hand, I think Jack Nolan has been a bit below par, but it's only a matter of time before he starts to fire on all cylinders. As for Bradley Dack, there's no doubt that on his day he will be right up there as one of the best attacking midfielders in the business, but it's all about getting him fit as he's hardly played any football for some time. If he gets fit, we will be a real force for sure! What are your thoughts on the manager’s decisions so far? Do you think he has the right strategy for the rest of the season? Steve: I was not convinced with the choice of Mark Bonner. I thought Stephen Clemence had done okay. I thought Neil Harris would also have brought success given time. To be honest, I am quite impressed. The defence looks strong, the keeper is fine, and he has fostered a strong squad feeling with a committed dressing room. I am not eating my words, but I am reasonably optimistic. He is focused on what I am... promotion. Anything else is not acceptable, to be blunt. David: Mark Bonner has really impressed so far and has made the right call in most games. He's done particularly well in the last two home games when we've had a player sent off on the hour mark, as his substitutions all worked really well - just ask Tranmere after last weekend when we broke out from a solid defence to score twice late in the game. How do you feel about the team’s performance in cup competitions? Do you think they should focus more on the league or balance both? Steve: A nice FA Cup run would be nice and can often help a league campaign. I'll forego it if we go up! David: Personally, I'm not too fussed about the League Cup or the Trophy, but I would love a run once again in the FA Cup, which is the cup competition that most of us really care about. What are your expectations for the rest of the season? Do you think Gillingham can challenge Notts County for the top spot? Steve: Going out on a limb, yes, I think we can go all the way this season. Yes, it's a long way to go, but from what we have seen so far, we are definitely in with a chance. A 1-0 win at Meadow Lane would do our season no harm. David: My expectation is that we will hopefully feature in the promotion race throughout the season and will have a good go at an automatic promotion spot. As for today's game, a lot may depend on who is available (back from injury) for our side, but I think a 1-1 draw is the most likely result. It will be two very good teams going head-to-head, I'm sure! Final comments from Chris Both teams will be eager to make the most of the game, so it could be a very difficult match for both respective teams. For Notts, it will be a good insight as to how the team will cope against coming up against an inform team at Meadow Lane, with the likes of Dan Crowley and Jodi Jones recently having been influential in the magpies recent 4-2 away win over Bromley. Gillingham will be looking to cause as much trouble as possible early on, so defensively Notts must be ready to take on that challenge. I suspect Gillingham will want to try to retain as much of the possession as possible, so it will be interesting to see if Notts can retain their usual high amounts, and if the Gills' will focus on pushing back Notts forcing them to be more creative going forward. I have this down as a 2-1 home win, although I don't deny the quality of the opposition. Join the Pride of Nottingham match discussion for Saturday's game at Meadow Lane against Gillingham FC! Share your thoughts and opinions on how Notts County will fare in this crucial clash. What have you been up to this week? Join the weekly chat on Pride of Nottingham and share your latest activities with fellow members!
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    I remember coming across videos on YouTube, then later finding it to watch. I think it actually used to be on YouTube. I thought for the time, it was well filmed and whilst the subject is one of major concern, I can't say it had the same effect as someone who watched it going in blind or at the time of its creation. I like films where it focuses on disasters, so that doesn't help. It's better than the "Day After Tomorrow".
  20. Chris
    It looks like we made the right decision by not signing any of them, two of the players I looked at either had a trial whilst at a club or are unknown as to where they are. I'm happy with how the squad has turned out, I don't mind giving players a chance as who knows? I just think some of these, if not all might have just become squad fillers. Notts has done best to avoid this.
  21. Chris
    I need to watch them all again as an adult, the older ones I haven't seen all since I was a young teen. I remember when I was young, thinking Papa Shango was the same character from a James Bond film, who wrestled for the WWF (now WWE). It turns out, the gimmick is based on Baron Samedi. I really liked the film the character was in, but honestly, I wouldn't be able to say which one it was. I know, Richard Kiel played Jaws in 'The Spy That Loved Me' and 'Moonraker', I very loosely remember them. I wasn't a huge fan of Daniel Craig, but the films he's been in have grown on me.
  22. Chris
    Some Gillingham fans (not all) have this game won already by them, which is something I wish our fans avoid doing. It's one thing to predict the score, but it's extreme when you act like you are going to win the league and write off the team you are playing. That reflects a significant lack of understanding or may even verge on delusional thinking. I think they will be a good test for us, but I am confident about our home form and the ability we have within the team. This doesn't mean I would underestimate Gillingham at the slightest, because I know games like this can lift teams. Neither of us can underestimate any team, I mean I felt the game would be hard against Bromley, and whilst I didn't foresee them taking the lead - I don't think anyone would have done so early. Gillingham's fans would be foolish to believe we are in a false position, because it would show that they haven't seen any of our highlights. I would happily accept a draw, but I do think we have the quality to win the game. My prediction would be 2-1, I think we'll lead, and then they'll equalise perhaps before the end of the first half. For us to score around the 65th-70th minute and then the rest of the game will be a bit nervous at times.
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    Even at a young age, I was aware of who Dixie Dean was. I had heard stories of him, and it wasn't until I was like 9 or so, that I learned he had played for Notts. My grandfather, Ray, gifted me an intriguing book about Notts County that highlights its former players. It resembled a wiki, filled with intriguing facts and career statistics, but focused solely on Notts County. I have always loved books like this, but Dean was a true legend of the game. Another interesting fact:
  24. Chris
    I can't tell you how much that means to me, but it's a huge compliment, and it makes me feel like my efforts are appreciated more. Some people might need a little something to prompt them to see the good it does by supporting a site like PON. The other day, I had an email from an advertising agency and I strongly considered joining their network. I have always said from day one, I am against ads but if it helped - I would reconsider. I decided against it, even though I could make them go away for subscribers and team members. I don't like how they overtake a site, make it ugly or cause performance issues - they can rapidly slow down a site and cause slowdowns for visitors devices. I'm also aware a large number have ad blockers active which is counterproductive. In the future, I hope to serve our own local ads. Where local companies can purchase space for a reasonable fee, you see sites say "we have x impressions" and then want something daft like £70 a month. Whilst HUGE sites can demand such a fee, it's not practical and nor is it encouraging. I would rather ask for £5-10 for x months and get them to supply various advert graphics. I'm also keen to get free sponsors on board, with the mindset of charging a reasonable yearly fee. Yet I want to show companies first, that PON is a very good choice and able to help put eyes on products. When JJ was here, we had some success with this, but I find companies to waste time which is frustrating, and then the same places throw money at things that are pointless. I really need to get the "word of mouth" as that's what got PON involved with helping @NottsCountyFITC. I really need to reach out back to them, as I did earlier in the pre-season but haven't had the time to meet with them. (now Notts County Foundation) It's what happens when you disappear, things change but hopefully for the better! Thanks, Robbie. Again, it means so much more than what words I could write. I am very grateful for the support; it takes so much pressure off me with the costs involved.
  25. Chris
    @Robbie: Back in the day, most videos ended up being shared in the Magpies Media forum, but engagement wasn't so popular. Plus, videos tended to be shared around other topics at times which would be more successful. Highlights, for example, would sometimes see its own topic, or end up in the match discussion. With very few videos being directly ever commented on, I decided to turn off the comments - even after changing video systems. It's worth giving it a go now, as there are far more active members. I'm considering ways to try and make membership more meaningful, instead of having everything open and, therefore, encouraging people to sign in and contribute. I'm not really a fan of this, but it works for a reason and I think it would motivate interactions. I just need to figure out how to go about it, along with what areas without upsetting things. Also, it has been suggested recently to make articles first available to members and in time if we can increase the subscribers, make them the priority, so they get a peek before something would go live to everyone else. I do need to re-think the subscription benefits, as most just want to help and aren't bothered about a free print, or a custom portrait etc. Though I want to get a special print for subs. I have the Les Bradd one I need to get signed, which I offered you and @Michael D P. I can't remember if @Fan of Big Tone or @Dripsey3 wanted one, but they're also two people who should get something, at least to show my gratitide for their support.

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