Chris

Good win. Shrewsbury might not have won, but it still takes a committed team to beat who they are up against. I had this feeling we would win. It's just a shame I wasn't there, as it would have been good to see a game with 5 goals, and 4 of them for Notts. I am seeing a lot of criticism still for Kelle Roos, I am not completely sold on him, but I do hope he settles further. It would be nice to see us use this as a confidence boost and push on from here. Shrewsbury might be in a mess, but they are a decent enough team. Matthew Dennis now has 2 goals, and Alassana Jatta is back. I look forward to the weekend, but before that I await the full match video on the OS.

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Cedwyn Scott is better than the level South Shields are at, so he should fit in and refind himself with them. I just hope he can maintain a positive attitude towards playing, because if he moves on and this becomes a regular thing, then his career could be hindered. I hope he manages to make South Shields a competitive team and that he can earn a promotion with them. I do find it weird when managers say the club signed a player because he fit the system then, but that it has changed and they can't find a place for him, It's basically suggesting he's not good enough.

I haven't seen Shrewsbury Town play this season, although I have been in discussion with @shrewswill and @friendlyshrew who has mentioned that they haven't been performing their best. Defensively, I am told they are "dire" and struggle to defend in key moments. I don't know if they have watched any of our games, but it could be entertaining for all the wrong reasons. Notts just have to work much harder than they have been, communicate, and get into areas where they can cause Shrewsbury headaches. I do have a good feeling, as I think we would have hit the training ground and focused on a lot of the negatives we have seen during the games so far. It would be ideal if Martin Paterson introduced Nick Tsaroulla as a starting player. I would look at avoiding starting Kellan Gordon, but it's not like Keanan Bennetts has been any better, but I do think he's the better of the two going forward. I am sure Gordon will have his moments, but right now I don't think he deserves to start. We need to be more focused in our passing at the back, avoid giving the ball away, and play into space. Pass and move, find the opening space, and be constructive. Paterson would be wise to drill in that passing back must be the last resort, with consideration of just lumping the ball forward if passes are hard. At least this way, we don't invite pressure, and we can then retain a positive shape. You never know, it might cause issues for the defence, and some of our pacier players might gain an advantage from it. I would rather lose the ball with us trying something different than gift it away or pass into areas where it is impossible to retain Half of our problem so far stems from the lack of football intelligence in our movement going forward. We can't just give the ball to someone and hope they can make the space open up; others have to try to assist and support the attacking players.

It's harsh to say it's horrendous that we didn't go up; we should have, and I think had we managed to cover the squad's injuries better, we might have stayed on course. Having three players listed is great, but there have been teams that have struggled in the past and still have made the Team of the Season. I am not entirely sure why some of these awards are so late to be announced. It should have been done at least by the end of pre-season.

Hard luck, ladies! Derby County women would be expected to win this game, so I don't think it's done them any injustice or shown our girls up. I am encouraged to see how they do and wish them more success in the league. PS. Even though the graphics are basic, they are a million times nicer to look at now. Good job to the person(s) providing the updates.

Ah, nobody comes here to read about me complaining. Unfortunately, I am having to rest today and have decided to miss tonight's game. Jake isn't feeling all that well himself; he has some bug, but mine is related to joint and back pain. My friend who takes me to games and his partner are working, and that would have made it easier because I could rest between walks. I have committed to going to Tranmere, which we enjoyed last season and @super_pie is coming with us. In other things, I have been focusing on the football app. It's bringing to life important areas of the site, with improvements being made by the dev who's doing an awesome job. I will be focusing on making sure every page is updated, along with appropriate widgets on display. I know that's not exactly exciting, but you would be amazed how it can bring a community to life.

This is awesome! I am trying to watch as much football in my free time, whilst doing PON stuff that I can, and being able to watch the Bundesliga would be a nice way to get in some games from overseas. I watched Southampton vs Ipswich and Crystal Palace vs Chelsea. It would be nice to educate myself about German football, as I am hoping to publish content about my thoughts on how Notts position themselves in games and how the tactics work, or what should be done differently. The more football I can consume, the better my understanding of difficult play styles will be. Setanta Sports is truly missed, as I watched Dutch and Italian football back in the day, along with English non-league games.

He got a good cheer when he was warming up in front of where I was sitting at Barrow. The stand opposite started chanting his song; you could see that it meant a lot to him. I personally think he should be among the regular starters provided he is fit; for some reason, he was in and out of Stuart Maynard's selection, but I would certainly have him ahead of Keanan Bennetts or Kellan Gordon. I dream of Tsaroulla and Will Jarvis on each side, switching over at times and bombarding the opposition defence, causing nothing but mayhem. Tsaroulla is a great talent, and I don't think we have seen the best of him in a settled squad, but I can't wait for the chance to see it happen because I think he could cause no end of trouble.

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I understand the hurt and upset, but I don't like seeing some fans act as if Notts is more theirs when we are trying hard to fix the divisions within our fanbase. Some will allow results to linger, but I hardly think it's woke to vote for a Man of the Match from the Notts perspective just because we performed badly as a team. There's no pushing of a political or social agenda here; it's fans coming together and voting for who they feel deserves to be named the Man of the Match from the Notts perspective. Comments like this aren't worth engaging with, although it does make me wonder what it would be like if we also voted for a player from the opposing team. Would that be acceptable? Would some of our supporters be fair enough to acknowledge a player from the opposition as doing "well"? I remember sharing some of Piethagoram's scouting reports, only to receive biased comments as to why anyone would single out a player from a team we destroyed. Being unhappy that Notts played so poorly is understandable, and not everyone will be thoughtful about how they conduct themselves. I allow them to fly over my head, as I have far bigger things to focus on, and a football match doesn't compare to life. The state the world has become, being overly aggressive and negative, is just one way that the media has primed people. I am certain all fans care about Notts, but if you can't accept the situation or stand with a club you claim to be a fan of when it's needed. Don't stand with them when they're winning. This is to the types of people who told x, y, and z (players) to get out of the club just because of our poor start to the season.

Well done to Matt Palmer, that's two Man of the Matches so far. I wish Barrow's was under different circumstances, because some might feel it's solely due to how poor the others were, but I do think he's been one of our better players in the three games we've played. I really hope he can continue that impact and help kick the others into upping their own game.

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I thought Sonny Aljofree played fine; admittedly, I struggled to see the 2nd half, but in the first half he did well. His issue was, in my eyes, down to Kellan Gordon being inconsistent and indecisive. The issue for me was Rod McDonald did well enough, but Jacob Bedeau has had a very poor start to the season. Watching him is quite frustrating because he will do something good, then make a rushed pass. He gets the ball in space, then lunges forward with no purpose, then passes the ball back. For me, the issue is the major lack of movement and communication seems to be quite nonexistent. When we get the ball, we try to pass it around in a way that makes it difficult to move forward because so many players have it drilled into their heads that they must stay behind the ball or in line with it. Despite my comments about Bedeau, it's the midfield that is holding us back. There's zero desire to get forward, no neat overlays, no support. Everything good that Barrow did as a team, we did just as poorly. Barrow is a sly, physical team, but they attacked the game well. They deserved the goal, and if pulling off a lucky goal near the end is enough to say we were denied a point based on our performance, I am sorry to say I don't think we deserved anything from the game. For me to find fewer positives than negatives is really a sign of how bad it is. Notts didn't even play well enough for 5 minutes, let alone 30. In the dying moments of the game, we sneak a goal, which was well taken, and I wished more than anything Matthew Dennis had more of a reason to celebrate his goal rather than being pushed into it. Our shape is also a major problem with harder-working teams, as they don't have to stretch the play to create chances; they can just overload us, and then the pressure becomes too much, leading to a very well-executed goal, even though at the game there were doubts over offside. Notts are neither good in goal, defensively, nor from an attacking point of view. I am inclined to believe that, upon reflection and hindsight, our slow recruitment and German tour were nothing but a hindrance. We have overloaded the midfield with so many players that need to get to the same speed, and this must be improved in training. As for games, I don't think Matty Platt made any difference. He gave the ball away more than Bedeau and looked generally clumsy, which is strange. Paterson needs to get the players talking; he needs to drill in the desire of wanting the ball and movement. The players have to work harder, but despite what I feel is fair and constructive criticism, I am not going to abuse them, no matter how far I have traveled and no matter how long I have supported the club. What disappoints me the most is some fans behaviour, their excuses to be abusive. Though these are probably the first to celebrate them when things are going well, if you truly loved Notts vent fairly and don't ruin the game for others with nonsense. Are you seeking memorable experiences? Accept the bad in hopes of better days; otherwise, I fail to see how those types of supporters are any better than mercenary players who have zero connection to the teams they represent.

Sonny Aljofree, he should never have gone off. The best defender on the pitch, he overshadowed Rod McDonald and Jacob Bedeau, making them appear significantly less experienced. It's just a shame Aljofree had to contend with Kellan Gordon being alongside him, as he offered little defensive support. McDonald performed adequately, while Bedeau made an effort but fell short. Midfield is the area where we are struggling the most; as much as I love Matt Palmer and he did do well, there's not enough from him or those around him. Matthew Dennis didn't have much service, so I personally don't see how he can be rated or voted on.

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It's new ground for me, which I am looking forward to seeing, even if it is a typical non-league stadium. The thing that concerns me is how they haven't yet started their season off as they would want, and we are still seeking our first win. We can't really factor in Newport or Salford in terms of our performances, and that leads me to just hope that we do play with more intent on goal and less carelessness in passing the ball. I would like us to try to attack through the middle; yes, we have good wide players, but it shouldn't rule out just how much space can open up in this area. I also wasn't aware until I read @gtownjohnno's comment that Regan Booty had signed for them. I always liked him; in fact, I still have his print on my wall near my desktop. I just hope we are brighter and more alert, because a draw or worse could really drag on this start to the season. It's early days, but we really need to step things up sooner or later. I am sure we'll give a good account of ourselves (at least the fans). 😉

This I can understand, as it's very common for parents to keep a lock of their babies hair when it's first cut. Though much of the other stuff is very morbid, which explains why they had a fasincation with Jack the Ripper and all those type of things. Re: Death card, a fortune teller once spoke at my school and they said that the tarot card for it wasn't always a bad sign. Not that many believed her, but I have heard it spoken in films and TV. Queen Victoria wearing all black is probably the saddest anyone could look for the rest of their life.

This could be a very good way for me to take in some information about the German league, so consider me interested in being educated. I might be able to tell Jake something he doesn't know the next time he beats me on FC 2025, or whatever version it is. I will also be keeping tabs on Darmstadt, as some of their fans have been very friendly to Notts since the friendly game between us and them. It would be nice if we could invite them to play at Meadow Lane in the future.

I’d never realised how common “death photos” once were, families dressing recently deceased loved ones for a final portrait, even using hot wax to keep their eyes open so they appeared to pose. It’s fascinating but pretty morbid, and I’m glad the practice has fallen out of favour. WRM’s post is packed with quirky details, plenty of which were new to me.

They are still very much strapped for cash due to overspending previous seasons, though that doesn't stop Premier League teams from accumilating debt and spending more money. Snippet from BBC Sport Everton's net debt rose to £330.6m in their latest accounts, and having fallen foul of financial rules which led to deductions totalling eight points last season, any spending will need to be invested wisely. Upon completion of the deal on Thursday, incoming Everton chairman Friedkin said in an open letter to supporters: "Whilst we are new to the club, we fully understand the vital role Everton plays in local culture, history, and the lives of Evertonians here and around the world." The new executive chairman Marc Watts added: "As stewards of Everton, we look forward to showing our commitment to the club through actions, not words. "Our long-term vision is to harness the passion of fans and great qualities of the club to realise Everton's full potential." Their new chairman should be able to invest, but Everton won't improve all that much. They need to invest too much to compete with the upper table, and I doubt they'll even make it past mid-table. Which is a shame, because Everton have some talented young players, that could prove themselves. Personally, for Jack Grealish this will be a loan to other clubs to say "come get me". His price tag and potential current wages might lose bidders, but if he does well for Everton even though I don't fancy them to do well in the league table standings. It could be his way to attract a german club to come in for him. Dortmund reportedly expressed interest in him; however, his salary became a significant hurdle. I guess Everton might be willing to contribute more to Man City as a means to get a good player. It's a better move for Everton, than it would appear to me for Jack himself. Though, I wish and hope he does well because he's too good for them.

@Robbie, the lightweight theme does the scrolling thing in a different way. I made them transparent until pressed on both desktop and laptop. I also made it so that they don't interfere with the footer/copyright. With the default/main theme, it is only transparent on mobiles because of the lack of space at the side. On a desktop, they show to the side. These can be useful when you are scrolling long pages, something I missed from v4.