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  1. Chris
    We still don't know how we truly compared to other League Two teams, I am sure Fleetwood Town has some quality in their side and those players we will need to be prepared for. I think they will try to play a similar game, I don't think they will want to be caught out of possession and both midfields will likely be the turning point. Pressing high and opening space should make the game a lot more entertaining. I'm just excited to be back at Meadow Lane tomorrow, I hope the game goes well, and I am sure we will give Fleetwood a good test. Both teams will be looking to finish as high possible and those early points do tend to be crucial when it comes down to things. I know some won't like it, but a draw would hardly be a bad thing for either team. Ideally, Notts will get the three points but if it does end in a draw. I at least hope we can manage to avoid conceding.
  2. Chris
    I tried the app on the way to Tranmere, it actually looks very promising. I did notice that it would randomly crash, and at times my phone would ask me to wait for it to load. Something which only happens with slow apps, but I am sure the kinks will be fixed in time. I honestly don't like using the OS site, it's extremely slow and worse on mobiles. The application swiftly loaded the article content. I have not checked if the update fixes any of the issues I experienced, but I couldn't watch anything. If the actual site was a bit more optimised it wouldn't really need the app, but it does make it more compatible with phones.
  3. Chris
    Out of all the League Two teams that might express interest in him, I would give us a shout at being a good fit. His raw potential could give us a different element in games; hopefully he has a bit of pace and doesn't shy from taking on players. I am slightly concerned about the decision to loan Jaden Warner after just one impressive performance. I don't think Warner was a bad loan signing, but I don't think we really made use of him. We do need someone different up top and if we can figure a way to fit him into our team, I am not against it. I just wouldn't want us to rush to sign Ken Aboh on loan, only for it to end up similar to the Warner loan. We would need to play him more than Junior Morias, otherwise he might be best loaned elsewhere.
  4. Chris
    The same thing happened with Tiernan Brooks last season: he wasn't included in the photoshoot(s) because he had been already loaned out. So, it's a high probability in my opinion that the club has either secured James Sanderson a loan deal, or it's being worked on, and he's currently away. Should I offer the club my services? If I spent longer, I could get the hair to look much better, but it's already much nicer than the cut before I worked on it.
  5. Chris
    I know, and I do - believe me. Yesterday, I went to an appointment with @cheeky~k8. It was very warm in the waiting room, I would have melted if it was on one of those really warm days. I could feel the liquid leaving my body. I left feeling like I had been in a sauna. It was a bit on the gloomy side, though I happily just walked back to the bus stop and home wearing a t-shirt (no coat/jumper). Later on, we also went to the cinema for a belated treat for Ava's 13th birthday. Got caught in a bit of an April type shower walking to it, but I really enjoyed the quality time with the family. Today, I have felt quite drained - so I have listened to my body and decided to rest. I'll be having an early night later, I think.
  6. Chris
    I PM'ed you a suggestion. Parking can be a nightmare. Many use the paid parking spaces but if you don't mind a walk - which parking on the embankment would (my grandfather parked himself there). I hope you find somewhere.
  7. Chris
    I have a couple of Brazilian friends, one is a dev, and he has spoken about how it's dangerous even for people who know what areas are like. I should have read the article though, as I thought it was based on the club. Though a lot of clubs are owned by dubious people unfortunately.
  8. Chris
    I was listening to the game via the radio and BBC's Live feed. I had tried to see if Notts' was working, but I gave up with it. I had a great time keeping our Facebook group up to date. A friend had said he'd take over the second half. Here's me thinking I had given him a good handover, only to see his curse strike again. Between those messages, I came on here and tried to chip in. @Robbie does a great job ensuring the key moments are included. I thought by the sound of the first half that Notts gave a great account of themselves. Shrewsbury sounded determined in the first 4 minutes, then we scored out of what sounded like nowhere. A few minutes later, another chance which Mark Stallard said should have been taken better. Then David McGoldrick had a chance, their keeper saved it and Diddyz set up Sam Austin to make it 2-0. As I say, I didn't quite think it was over, but I thought Notts had control enough to see through the game. At 3-2, I had accepted defeat, even though I had a glimmer of hope which I put to one of Joe M's posts in the group. In a matter of seconds, Jatta found the back of the net. It would have been great to be amongst the fans. We can take both the negatives and pluses, review them and come back stronger. I don't take cup games to heart as much as league games, although I don't really dwell on results. There's nothing we can change, except to improve or ideally, hopefully improve within time. I'm sure this Sunday, we'll see Notts respond.
  9. Chris
    More information about "Opposition View: How Fleetwood Town’s New Signings Could Impact the Notts County Game"
    Fan Introduction: Name: Tom Pratt. How long have you supported Fleetwood Town?I have supported Fleetwood Town for 18 years. Are you a season ticket holder? I am a season ticket holder. Age? 30. Favourite Player? Danny Mayor. How do you feel about Fleetwood Town’s pre-season preparations this year? Were there any standout performances or new signings that caught your eye? Also, what are your thoughts on the team’s performance in the opening game of the season? I think Fleetwood Town has had a good pre-season this year. Mark Helm has caught my eye as a key player. I think they played well in the opening game of the season; they looked good defensively, but not so much in attack. Reflecting on Fleetwood Town’s performance last season, what were some of the key moments or challenges that stood out to you? Given the club’s relegation, what changes or strategies would you like to see implemented to help the team bounce back and achieve promotion? I think Charlie Adam coming in steadied the ship. I would have liked to see Fleetwood make more signings in the attacking positions. I started supporting Fleetwood because a family member was part of the club. Memorable moments for me include winning six promotions in ten years and also winning the League Two play-offs at Wembley. What are your thoughts on the upcoming match between Fleetwood Town and Notts County? How do you think both teams will perform, and where do you believe each team will finish at the end of the season? I think it would be a great match and I think they will both be challenging for automatic promotion. How do you feel about the current depth of Fleetwood Town’s squad? Are there any specific areas or positions where you think the team could improve or strengthen to enhance their performance this season? I think Fleetwood need more options at striker. Who do you believe will win the League Two title this season and secure the automatic promotion places? Additionally, which teams do you think will finish within the playoff spots, and what are your reasons for these predictions? I think Fleetwood will possibly win League Two this season. Notts County will finish runner-up, and in the last automatic position, I think it will be Gillingham. I think the play-offs will include Bradford, Port Vale, Chesterfield, and Tranmere. I believe it will be like this because each of these teams has recruited well for the standards of League Two. Final comments from Chris Fleetwood Town should not be underestimated, they come to Meadow Lane having beat West Brom in the League Cup 2-1, as well as winning their opening League Two game of the season against Grimsby 1-0. Notts must shrug of the disappointment of losing in the League Cup against Shrewsbury Town, as an impressive first half saw a 2-0 lead which the Shrews overcame in the second half, pulling back to level terms and going 3-2 up before Alassana Jatta forced both teams into penalty shoot-out. Notts must approach the game like the 0-0 draw against Tranmere, but work hard to create efforts on goal. So far, only 4 shots have been registered by the Magpies' on goal and this will need to be much higher come Sunday. It should be a good game, but I do feel Fleetwood won't be pushovers and may force Notts to dig deep to pull off a good result. Notts County has recently celebrated 5-years under the Reedtz Brothers ownership. Have a look at what the Pride of Nottingham community has to say and join in by sharing your own thoughts on their time at the club. Pride of Nottingham member, Robbie writes: "Conor Grant, who is he?' Find out more about the latest Notts County recruitment and be sure to leave a comment on the topic.
  10. Chris
    I have to say, David McGoldrick sounds like he's performed very well. I don't like being critical of players, but an assist and clearance in our half to stop Shrewsbury pulling one back. Involved with most parts of the game, this is what you want to see from him! I do think we had a tendency to over play him, which I did mention as potentially being part of his poor form towards the end of last season. Credit to McGoldrick for his performance so far. Notts sound like they are working hard as a team, I hope we can keep another clean sheet. That would be huge!
  11. Chris
    Jodi Jones and David McGoldrick both presented chances to get Notts 2-0 up, however, it's Super Sammy Austin who pulls it off. Superb bit of play by McGoldrick, who made up for his one-on-one miss.
  12. Chris
    Good start by Notts, at first it sounded like Shrewsbury were piling on the pressure and trying to keep it in our box. Next thing, we break and score! Conor Grant in the right place, with a good assist from Jodi Jones.
  13. Chris
    Hello @Gaz whitworth, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. I hope you enjoy being a part of our Notts County community.
  14. Chris
    Hello @Nay, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. I hope you enjoy being a part of our Notts County community.
  15. Chris
    Hello @Countylad, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. I hope you enjoy being a part of our Notts County community.
  16. Chris
    Armed robbery? South American football is dangerous as it is. What if the club has connections to a cartel, drug lord or otherwise dubious person? It could be a bad decision to rob the club. I doubt the culprits will be charged or face punishment. The ground and club appear to be quite impressive.
  17. Chris
    C'mon one is clearly pumpkin orange and the other mellow red, two completely different colours. Though I do quite like the Flemingo look of the shirt inverted.
  18. Chris
    Good write-up, @Robbie. It's a very good idea too, as topics on who players are - along with where ex players are now. Are very formative! I think Conor Grant has been signed to play, the 3-year deal might have been at his request. As, I think he's very keen to continue playing regularly and if he can perform well enough. I see now reason as to why he would be a great addition. His 10 minutes cameo, it's promising but I try to avoid the hype, especially that of the club because it's the player who gets the stick when performances aren't great. I'm looking forward to watching how he grows in his role with us and hope that he can impact the team in a positive way.
  19. Chris
    When I was 5-15, I always loved going into the arcades where the machines would cost 10-20p. It became too much, when short plays would cost 50p to £1. Obviously, I loved the beach and playing sports on it. I have found memories of playing football with my brother, dad and grandfather. One time, at the top of Winthrope Avenue. We were playing, and some older people set up deck chairs on the path near to the sea front, just above from where we were playing. It was like having Sky cameras on me, I have to admit I did try harder as I enjoyed hearing their comments. They watched in a nice spirit, not in an alienating way and I appreciated that. Playing beach cricket and rounders was always fun; it's something my lot really don't do without complaints. Ava is actually scared of balls, bless her, so that can be difficult (I think it's more about being hit in the face), but she avoids them like the plaque. Some of the happiest times of my life, involved walking to Skeg pushing @GrannyPie's wheelchair and seeing my children grow up to loving Skegness, it's almost like re-living it through them. @super_ram will be coming against us, during our next family break and I love that he can join us. My children really loved it last year when he did; it gives us something extra to look forward to. I don't like hearing people criticising Skegness, as it feels like my second home. I know some of the locals, which is nice to speak with. They are few and far now, as I have been going all my life. Whilst it's sad to see certain aspects fade, such as the lights and ornaments which would be fun to look at. If someone really doesn't like it, then I wonder why they go - especially just to moan.
  20. Chris
    The EFL trophy, no, it costs the clubs a lot of money in stewarding and sometimes the addition of policing costs means Notts has to recoup lost money in future games. It's something a lot of lower teams have to balance until they make the later stages where the prize money is much better. As for the League and FA Cup, of course we should. I was disappointed when we dropped out of the FA Cup whilst in the National League. Those games can source a lot of money, if you can go on a good run it gets better. It was worse when we took the EFL Trophy more serious. The league and FA Cup are historic competitions that teams should consider to be important. We have played some great teams, like Sunderland, Manchester City and Liverpool. There are times I understand when times might not want focus on them, but it should never be at a cost of winning.
  21. Chris
    Right now, I am updating my Google calendar that myself and @cheeky~k8 setup so that I can be more organised. I have already lined-up opposition views for Grimsby Town, Swindont and Fleetwood are in the process of exchanging communication. I need to find time to write up an article based on what Jacob Bedeau said after the Tranmere Rovers game. I saved that for a quieter day, as sorting the social media has been fun. Today will be mostly focused on preparing for the Fleetwood game and the future. It's quite nice, as I have a cool breeze coming in from my window and I have YouTube on the TV as a means to keep me entertained. Some might find it distracting, but for me, it helps with keeping things flowing - instead of worrying about x, y or z.
  22. Chris
    I found him a little annoying when he burst onto the TV screens with his feats in diving. No question, he had talent, but the media swept him up and made such a big thing of him. By the time sexuality was being attacked, I felt sorry for him. The thing I found annoying, it wasn't him as such - it was how everyone wanted him to appear, have his views heard and just very over the top behaviour. I think when he was younger, the attention might have been a buzz to him and I wished he had been better protected. It's good it didn't cause any issues to his career, but I imagine it would have taken its toll on him personally. I remember the mixed feelings I have towards the UK media, a curious blend of love and hate. Some of the TV ads he has done over the years, have been witty and funny. I think some of it, he took to having digs back at his critiques. I wish him all the best in his retirement, I hope he continues to be involved with children's swimming and making appearances at schools.
  23. Chris
    It's important we don't just throw a lot of youngsters out and expect them to be able to perform well against a decent League One team. I would afford the chance for one or two to come into the team, either starting or coming on from off the bench. I think Shrewsbury will keep to their habit of countering, so defensively, it might be wise if we avoid making many changes here. Just smart decisions, as not to weaken us. It's important that early on we allow certain players to get minutes in and to further help their form. By making changes, especially by allowing Matty Platt and Jacob Bedeau to sit it out, I think it's a big change since they're both new to the team. I would suggest Lewis Macari could rest, then bring someone else in. As for wing backs, Jodi Jones has to be in the team if he's 100%. I wouldn't play Adam Chicksen, I thought he was very disappointing against Tranmere and looked like a weak link. He did some nice things, but would waste any chance he could have to influence the game by poor crosses, taking a player on when a pass is the better option or knocking the ball out. We could probably rest Jatta, although I think his height would be of use. Perhaps we should start Conor Grant? Keep Jatta up top.
  24. Chris
    Was it Duncan Ferguson who didn't even last the pre-season, sacked with a matter of days at Forest Green? It's silly to do this, it could cause them trouble moving forward.
  25. Chris
    I have seen the footage before there's a documentary on YouTube that uses it - along with footage from Butlins. It can get pretty busy on the beach these days, whereas when I was younger it wasn't remotely all that busy. I'm probably born in the generation where families were going overseas more than holidaying in the UK. I wouldn't change holidaying in the UK for anything, loads of fond memories of Skegness, Winthorpe, Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards.

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