Chris

They have been warning us, with their chances, and it was a good team goal by Slovakia. Defensively, we have done okay, but we need to try to avoid the error of leaving winning the ball so late. Attacking wise, we just need to be calmer. Despite comments about it not being a good start, I think it has been alright. The goal puts a dampener on things, but we have looked like we can ask questions.

Big hype leading into the game, it's something which makes me nervous at times - especially when the performances haven't been great. I think England have started off better so far, but the challenge that Marc Guéhi just made was a bit rash. I don't think it was a yellow, the referee seemed very keen to issue it. Good early signs is that the play is wide open, it means if we get a grip we should be able to make something of it. Slovakia are looking good though, a chance just past the post.

Nuclear and solar power should be explored; Brazil has one of the best echo friendly setups for generating their power. 80% of their power is produced by a large hydropower plant. For such a nation, I think they're doing an amazing job to be at the front of this. We should be looking at replicating this sort of technology, even if it's on a smaller scale because any renewable energy is better than focusing on coal. Nuclear energy, it's something I am mindful of if it goes wrong and where it would be the safest to build. Yet I don't think you can pin the future on just one means of producing the energy needed, things change and having multiple options is never a bad thing.

This is right down @super_ram's alley. He spends a fair bit of time looking through pages with old pictures of Nottingham, Derby and his hometown of Alfreton. I also like seeing images of Nottingham. A few years back, I remember looking at pictures of Skegness that various pubs had in frames. Some of those remind you just how quickly things can change. These days, not all the changes are for the better. I love things like this being shared, as I have mentioned previously, I was unaware Nottingham had other train stations.

Oh jesus, just saying it out loud is enough to make you go red. I can't imagine telling anyone that I planned to have a nice relaxing lay down by the Trent using those words! No, not siree..

@super_pie was telling me about him as we watched Germany vs. Scotland. Supposedly, the German manager told him he was wanted, whereas Gareth Southgate wasn't as bothered. Jake's also mentioned how he's good friends with Jude Bellingham. It's a shame we are losing this type of talent, because he could be making us stronger as a nation. That said, if it's true that Germany showed more desire for him to play for them - I completely understand.

Connell Rawlinson should be remembered for his fighting spirit and aggressive approach to dealing with the opposition. Not quite the standard of Michael Doyle, but he wasn't afraid to slide in or put his body on the line. His first two seasons here, he showed us why we needed a defender with his height and attitude. He may have attracted criticism and some unfair comments, but the fact he still tried and performed to the best of his ability - this should be the point. He tried and loved his time!

It's awful, they have been massively let down by their owner and club officials for overspending. Noor Husin, our former midfielder, is currently playing for them. I don't see a bright light at the end of their tunnel sadly, I think they will be lucky to survive which is a shame because they have always been a league club in terms of where I would position them. Their downfall is very saddening, what happened to Bury shocked the football community but this I feel is even sadder because they have had issues for multiple seasons now.

I believe we were previously interested in Rod McDonald a few years ago, but I am not sure if that was serious. He's a good player, comfortable on the ball and copes with pressure. I am very pleased we have signed him, as he doesn't seem to have aged yet and should have a few good seasons left in him. Yes, he's only 32-years-old, but I have seen some fans concerned about that and I don't think it's an issue. He's a bright and alert defender, who should help us improve defensively.

Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea (06-18) all identify the best players and go out of their way to sign them. It generally works, but some of the best players in the world don't always work well. Sometimes you need a dependant player, that might not be the best but does exactly what you want. England has a good squad. Defensively, I think it's a lot more promising with Marc Guéhi. I think he's a far better defender than John Stones or Harry Maquire combined. He's settled well into this squad, but when you push good players to play in weaker areas due to a lack of cover there. Such as Kieran Trippier who has done well on the left side and can play the position - this tournament I just wished we played him on the right where he's extremely far more lively. Midfield wise we are extremely blessed, and I think the best players we have in this department can work well together, provided they keep a better shape and make movement. Rather than remaining stagnant and merely staring into space. You have to make the best players you have accountable, push them and ensure you can get the best out of them. Otherwise, it's just wasted potential.

I disagree; I think it was the correct decision not to bring Jack Grealish. He worked much harder when he couldn't get a game, but over time he became predictable and complacent. In this squad, giving him the ball would only invite pressure back onto us, as he wouldn't have many options to play and would most likely try to take on players without really considering what happens if he lost the ball. I love Jack Grealish, he's a great player, but he becomes very average when he doesn't push himself. If we could take Jack Grealish before the City move or the earlier signing, in terms of how he played. I would have him no doubt, but not the current player.

I felt a little slow reading this, I won't be ashamed to admit. It's a lot to take in. ???? I didn't know that lions were called leopards, so that took me a few takes to get. I can't imagine a world where a leopard was a black dotted large cat-like creature. Especially in comparison to lions which are a lot more furious. I mean, you wouldn't want to be around either but if it came to a fight - we stand little chance of survival against a lion. Thankfully, we are known as the 'Three Lions' as it makes for a better coat of arms.

Field a decent enough squad, but give Tiernan Brooks the chance to start and many of our younger players. Yet don't just throw them in with fringe players; give some of the first team candidates a chance to pass on their experience. I am not that bothered about the EFL trophy, but I do see it as a chance to give game minutes. With a larger squad, we can afford to do it this time round.

If @Dry Nelson Ray had got Dolly Parton over for our game last season, I am 100% sure @super_ram would have 'loved' to join me. Although I didn't get tickets unfortunately, it remains a ground that I haven't yet visited. Very funny video, Dolly at times looks unsure how to respond. ????

Hopefully, the league cup is worth taking seriously, but we seem to take the ELF trophy more seriously in recent years. Just like the FA Cup is well worth taking seriously, and not choosing to drop out of it. Agreed, we looked very good. We didn't look the same when we played them in this after that, Shrewsbury looked much better, but we didn't give a very good account of ourselves.

I hope the games streamed, as this would be a nice touch. I don't have a passport (as said elsewhere) but I think it's a fun fixture that brings a different friendly to those who can make the trip.

I always thought he would have adapted well to life in League Two, had we kept him. He was a big presence and had a decent shot on him, I mean if he played for us now he would love the amount of good players who could get him the ball. Unfortunately, it wasn't to be, but he's a decent player. Long term covid does sound quite nasty, but good on him for making a return.

He's done well at Gateshead, but he never seemed to get a chance here the last time and the memory I have of when he did. He didn't look all that special, but that seems a bit unfair to judge him by. Willing to trust our recruitment if they deem him good enough.

@super_pie loved Kane Hemmings, a photo of them both remained his display picture for years. Hemmings was a good player for us, worked hard and got goals when he played/had the service. I don't know why we tended to push him to the left side of the pitch, because as a striker he was the most threatening. It's a good signing for Crewe, I wish him all the best (except against Notts, although it will be nice to see him again).

Well I doubt anything was aimed at the families of the players, reporting that is just wrong and remaining anonymous is just cowardly. Nothing should be thrown at anyone, let's get that right off the bat. Plastic cups won't hurt, but that's besides the point. They take bottle caps off you, which is far less likely to cause any issue. The thing about cups is they can contain drinks, I have seen footage of it and some actually did. It's pathetic behaviour, which could cause FIFA to punish England for not controlling their fans.

No need to be sorry, due to disagreeing @Piethagoram. I value your opinion, I do think Andy Holt is a two-sided coin.

@KingMaynard actually, I don't believe it is the same CMS. It does look like the club is using something called Urban Zoo, instead of whom the EFL partnered with back when every club used the same platform and design. It also appears our design is based on Hull City. The actual style I mean, as they 100% use the same content management system. https://www.wearehullcity.co.uk/ The reason I say this, if you check the fixtures and then click the weirdly placed 'add' button. It takes you to a weird page for Hull City. https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/matches Hopefully, some of the code is tidied up over the next few weeks. I'm very curious about this new platform; it seems quite a few teams use them, including Nottingham Forest. It also says in the article published on the OS, that they use Urban Zoo. I have only just read that entry.

Exactly. ???????? The scousers used to make me laugh, plus Harry Enfield as the father who had a son who visited home with his boyfriend - not very PC now, but it's funny. Oh, and Paul's skits of football.

Drop me a PM if you have anything suited for publishing as an article. I'll keep you in the loop - re:content so that things don't cross paths. I am over the moon that you're up for it! PS. I know what it's like posting long comments, sometimes I just throw caution to the wind. ????

I like it, but I do think it needs further improvements. The navigation mostly looks nice, it uses a good mix of our traditional colours. The black menu could have more links to key areas and offer navigation underneath each section when hovered over. It's not very user-friendly to expect people to click on the hamburger menu to navigate further; that menu is also huge and cuts off the link to the mascot packages. The main design is also quite wide and very picture based, the latter is a more modern concept to web design. I do like it though; the article page(s) are nicer and much easier to read. One further concern, when ads start to appear on the site - the last version it became not as bad as the Nottingham Post but certainly unbearable at times. You're reading content, only to have a stretching advert take over. It's important that ads are served; I am sure the club gets a decent revenue stream from that but caution needs to go into it. I did chuckle when I made changes to PON, only to see it used as inspiration on the OS. Such as the featured content article style, the bottom and top navigations on handheld devices. Plus other things, at least some people won't be mistaken for me coping them. ????