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Alan Sheehan was always a hero for Notts, if playing on the left of defence or as a centre back. I hated seeing some of the comments he attracted from some poritons of our fans who didn't appreciate his ability. He always did give 100%, good luck to him.
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Neither of these are correct.
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Bonus Round: Who's this? No clues... Try to guess first, and hints will follow. ????
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The key word is "officially formed". Notts' official website clears that it wasn't official before 1864. It's a bit of a "moving the goalposts" type statement. However, I fully understand why we are accredited as founded in 1862 because our records so date back. There's paper work from 1959, although it was 1862 when a group of individuals thought to start things.
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Once I got home, I started writing a response to this on my phone. I felt very displeased with what I witnessed, and I couldn't put into words how I felt about the game. I kept changing my text until I ended up deleting parts of it. Then I just gave up, it seemed pointless. I have nothing but respect for our players; it pains me to write things which they might disagree with or find unfair. However, I try to reflect on what I think, see and feel. Kyle Cameron wasn't at his best, I honestly think the pressure is getting to him. I heard other fans say after the game that he's never been good defensively and that he's not that good going forward. I disagree, because I feel there's been times when he's been exceptional. I thought when he arrived he looked quite comfortable and, mostly, did well in the National League. Yes, he got caught out at times, but nothing like against Walsall. It's not just Kyle, John Bostock looked unlike himself - could he still be carrying a knock? Maybe, but he was very poor on the ball. Likewise with David McGoldrick, he held the ball up and did some nice touches but largely had a pretty big off day. Lewis Macari was very encouraging in the first half, I thought he looked useful in the second and the decision to take him off for Richard Brindley left me questioning why. I don't think the game suited bringing on Jim O'Brien either, he showed his surge in wanting to get us forward but largely fell into the same trap as everyone else. Losing possession by making weak passes or holding onto the ball for too long without considering passing it sooner. In the first half, our game management allowed us to press and create chances. Notts focused on bringing the ball back far too much, especially when better passes were available. I was extremely disappointed with Aaron Nemane, particularly in his defensive skills. He looked magic at times going forward, but unproductive too, and sometimes you felt he should have passed. I love seeing him take on players, but when you are being marked by 3 or more players, passing seems a much safer option. There's no fault on him for Walsall's first goal. However, Cameron should have been where Nemane stood. Also, John Bostock and Sam Austin should have done better to cover the cross. Both put their feet in hoping to block it but neither actually focused on the ball. More hoping sticking out their feet would be effective enough, but it's not good defending. Aidan Stone mostly could be forgiven for me, but his positioning wasn't the best. Yes, his distribution at times perhaps wasn't great, but he wasn't the problem. He made some very good saves in situations where you would feel the attacking player was favoured. I couldn't imagine how difficult his job became in the second half with the lack of pressing, covering, defending and effort. Nemane should have put more effort to get back for their second goal, Walsall had another player who sprinted into a very good passing position and Nemane just stood as a spectator. He might not be great at defending, but a little effort wouldn't go a miss. The marking in the middle is too focused on a crowded area, but we lack effort from the midfield to get back and cover. Yes, everyone watched the ball end up being played perfectly to Isaac Hutchinson. There was time for more thought to go into the organisation of our defence. Jodi Jones really should have moved to get behind Hutchinson, he's watching it develop. The space opens up, by the time the ball is struck, only then does Jodi jog to cover. Although it's a bit belated, it's evident that everyone's defensive performance in the second half was absolutely dreadful. There is a lack of urgency, coordination, and communication. Our passing was disappointing, and we wasted every crucial minute when we could have pulled ourselves together. Mostly, I feel through a lack of effort and application. As for Luke Williams, he's at fault for not demanding more and for extremely poor tactical changes. No way should Dan Crowley have been taken off, he was one of the few players who were capable of stringing several successful passes together. Junior Morais should have come on for David McGoldrick. Dan Gosling made sense, at least in principle. I wouldn't have introduced Jim O'Brien or Richard Brindley. I know these seem like attacking minded players, I can't help but feel Adam Chicksen and Will Randall (although the latter has been poor) would have given us more attacking options. We might want to consider how strong our bench is in games where we need to produce more creativity because that's where we lack in that department. The defensive issue is a big headache, when nobody wants to take responsibility for it.
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Historically, this is the actual birth of Notts County. Our club's history does date back to 1862, which is where we are credited as being founded, but in fact this meeting is when it officially took place. Records in Nottingham show that we existed, but there was nothing formal before 1864. This bit of history tends to trigger some fans, who like to argue that we were founded in 1862, but the league only came around in 1888 and by which point our first ever match was today.
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I still believe we need to settle the back three down, despite the issues we have seen at times. Hopefully we do start to see a settled back three, as this would help on the communication front and consistency. The errors aren't something I feel should be a defining part of the squad in terms of us not being good enough. It's just an area we do desperately need to improve, and I think it would if we were settled in this area. Either include Lewis Macari, or see what Adam Chicksen brings to the role since he has some pace about himself.
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I might get involved with this, along with Wordle. I only did Wordle on holiday, as I would find @super_ram racking his brain early in the morning, and it became fun to have banter with him. It's not quite the same now, as I won't see his reaction. ???? Those days when he was like "have you done Wordle yet, what did you score?". ????
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Walsall are better than what their league position shows, @sadlad might not feel like it with how their season is going but for me, they have had a lot going on the past 3 seasons. They need a bit of stability, but there's nothing like playing a team like Notts to signify that you are fighting to remain in the league. Freddie Draper, who is on loan from Lincoln City, is a very good player; he's really shined for the Saddlers whilst there. Oisin McEntree, Ryan Stirk and Danny Johnson are also players worth keeping an eye on. From what I have seen of Walsall, they like to try to play quickly, but it's not something a lot of their players look comfortable trying to execute. Theirs height in their squad, so I can see them having done their homework and looking to make the most of set pieces, corners, crosses etc. If Notts can press, we should be able to have our fair share of the ball if not more. It will be a case of making space for Macaulay Langstaff and other players to have efforts on goal. I can certainly see them being tight at the back.
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Social media is a massive tool for any site; it just depends on how you use it. There will always be a larger number of people on social media, but there's no reason why they wouldn't be a part of a site like this. The people living within the communities of this land. Especially in the UK and US, compare it to how the high streets have changed and how supermarkets have taken over. However, we can still find good local shops if you look hard enough. PON in my eyes can labour a better sense of togetherness and deliver far more than the restricted features Facebook/Twitter have.
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But, would they sell it if the promise of riches came along for a princely sum of £1? I think most trust groups are driven by people who merely want to boss clubs around, be in the known or other power-driven actions. In principle, I think the club having the training ground and stadium's land entrusted to supporter groups wouldn't be a bad thing. Perhaps the fans' committee could have involved multiple groups instead of just one? I understand the worry what would happen if the Reedtz sold the club having bought the land in which Meadow Lane stands.
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A topic I have been asked to bring up via social media, is the situation in regard to us fully owning our ground by purchasing the land in which it stands. I know we have discussed this on and off at times, however, with Nottingham City council in debt. It has been pointed out to me that they might be more inclined to accept a fair offer for it. Personally, I would rather the club outright own the land. It gives the club far better options with what can be done, but I do understand the point about it falling into the hands of potential bad owners. I do think it makes more sense to own it, along with our own training facilities, because then it gives the club assets and more control. Sharing training facilities is fine for where we are, but if we aspire to be a bigger club then I just feel it makes far more sense to own our facilities. When you don't own something, you may find yourself looking to make a change - whilst this is unlikely to happen with the land Meadow Lane is built. Owning the land would make it easier to further develop the ground.
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For me, the Pride of Nottingham has been a very steep learning curve. All of my previous experience went out of the window, but I found myself creatively making a difference within a local passion back when there was very little out there. My first sites were built around the days of MySpace, one of which became very popular, and it was me struggling to keep up with the site rather than me trying to generate the interest. I sometimes wished I had learned to be how I am now, although you can't change the past, and you can only move forward. You can see I deeply care about our club, the fans and creating a space where people can be in harmony with what is going on. There's a reason why PON has become what it is and has grown during some very troubling time. Fact is, when I started PON there was room for us. Despite the unpleasant reaction I got from some people, these things no longer bother me though. Personally, I see it as a shame when one good member loses their way because 2 more will eventually come along. I know, JJ found it difficult with his job and ultimately walked away from PON as a result of having very little time and, having lost some of his passion for the club due to the way we were being treated. @Magic magpie cared so much, that he became a real driving force in an effort to bring about a change. Having him and JJ now would be like a dream team with how much support the site has now. It's not something I take for granted. I do also feel like at times I should have taken a step back, just so that things were clear. Whilst I like having a friendly approach, I do think it's a mistake to try to keep this approach to everyone. Some people just want to post and that's it, whereas I used to see it as a challenge to try to get people involved, to get to know them better. I have no idea why @Cobby and @Riverleeno disappeared. The last interaction I had with Riverleeno (who I didn't know well) was him giving me £5 towards the donation drive many, many seasons ago. Cobby, used to sit with me and @super_pie at games. It was nice to have someone joining us and I think our relegation caused issues there. I know, Jake sometimes asks me about him, but we no longer speak. I don't really invest any time to myself, I just communicate mostly with those who talk to me. But Cobby was a very good member; his sharing of stats and posts focused on things along those lines were generally very interesting. Some people on the mentioned list by @liampie just outgrew us, or became involved with other areas such as Twitter. I put a lot of effort into trying to socialise between us all, which I have fond memories of those days. I am very pleased with how things go when we have the content. Our recent members of the month make a huge impact, I know my dad likes to play his role down but he brings that element of socialising and the banter in a way that makes PON enjoyable to be around.
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I didn't get a chance to publish one of these stories yesterday, so it's a little content crazy today, but I have put a lot of effort into this. I stayed up last night to ensure today's stories would go out in a timely fashion. Check them out! Provided nothing changes, I still aim to publish a preview and match report (if someone else wants to write the preview, please let me know... I'm giving it a pass). I think this is the most I have published and written in a day. ????????
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Yes, he also stamped on Lewis Macari after knocking him to the ground. Both incidents he did on purpose, I heard the yell and from Macari as he was on the ground. Orsi ran to another Crawley player, quite close to where I was sat, put his hand to his mouth then started making hand gestures, that seemed to motion that he believed Macari had dived. They both proceeded to laugh, when the referee finally spoke to Macari, Orsi jogged to the half way line to surround himself more with their players.
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I have defended how we play the ball from the back, including how we have a tendency to bring the ball back from an attacking position to the keeper. I can see how effective this can be in some cases, but it's not when you are being pressed so much and the opposition are relentless with doing so. Notts started off well, very early on but after a very short time it quickly became Crawley's opening. They seemed very efficient with playing smart little one, two's and at times we simply didn't suss out that they would make such quick movement. I can understand how this situation would make you nervous, but defensively and from Sam Slocombe's point of view it just made things worse. I felt very sorry for Slocombe, he's clearly giving 100% but isn't used to playing in this way - at his age it can be difficult if you are not comfortable with the ball at your feet, passing to and from nearby players. Some fans near me thought it was appropriate to give Slocombe stick, some very foul comments and I told one usual suspect to "shut up, and sit down". Right at the moment David McGoldrick went on to score for us. But going back a little, Adam Campbell's effort wasn't going to be saved it was just a superb strike. Crawley truly deserves credit for their exceptional passing movement, relentless pressure, and unwavering determination to chase after every single opportunity. I must admit, it was truly impressive. Credit should be given where it's due. McGoldrick proved to be a game charger, and he worked so hard to get us going. It gave us what we needed going into half-time, as we needed to adjust to how Crawley were playing. I wasn't pleased with some of their antics, such as their number 9, Danilo Orsi such a dirty player. Elbows, stamping, and forcefully pushing with aggression. How he wasn't sent off, I don't know. Second half, we did exactly what was needed, and I think Aidan Stone wasn't a needed change, but I do acknowledge that he's far more comfortable with the ball at his feet. The cross for Jim O'Brien's goal, it was perfect! I saw it in slow motion, and it was timed to perfection. O'Brien deserved the goal. Dan Crowley for me played very well, he was my Man of the Match. Playfully, Crowley teased Adam Chicksen after the game, suggesting that Jodi only won the vote due to the presence of his family. ???? Jodi Jones played very well, looked hungry to score and create chances but for me Crowley got us moving with so much purpose. His interceptions and quick turning gave us a front foot, and although he missed a couple of chances. He helped others to get into the game, whilst showing so much of his own energy. Before the game, I spoke to @ARLukomski. I asked him for his score prediction, and he said he wasn't sure. I replied, 3-1, and that I can see them scoring first.
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Wendy Patrick, a dedicated supporter of Notts County, stands at the intersection of passion, philanthropy, and the pulse of Meadow Lane. Her journey into the folds of Nottingham's historic football club commenced unexpectedly, painting a narrative that intertwines her love for the oldest professional football club. Reflecting on her football odyssey, Wendy shares, "I started off life supporting Forest as my parents did, but when I was about 7 or 8, my dad stopped going. I fell in love with Meadow Lane, and I have never ever regretted my choice." This serendipitous shift in allegiance became the cornerstone of a lifelong love affair with Notts County. Wendy's allegiance to the club weathered the storm of secondary school complexities, where she found herself as the sole female Pie. The vibrant football culture of the '70s and '80s, though exhilarating, brought unexpected challenges. "Supporting a football team could be more exciting than you'd bargained for," she reflects, recounting a tense match experience in Cardiff with a Forest-supporting boyfriend, marked by hostility from rival fans. As life unfolded with the responsibilities of motherhood, Wendy's connection to Notts County endured, albeit with occasional breaks. "Having kids made my attendance more sporadic until about the last ten years when I bought a season ticket," she shares. Today, her love for the club spans generations, with her grandchildren now accompanying her to the terraces, creating a familial tradition rooted in the passion for Notts County. Her journey into charity work, influenced by the dynamics of social media, has already yielded tangible results. "So far, I've raised £300 and have about 90 badges left," she chuckles. "But I need more publicity to shift the remainder." Wendy's accidental foray into fundraising showcases the power of a community united by football, transcending the boundaries of the pitch to make a positive impact. Navigating the dual passions of Notts County and the BHF, Wendy acknowledges a somewhat tenuous connection with the latter. "I'm not really involved with the BHF," she clarifies, "although when my granddaughter was a mascot at the Stoke game, they were there, and might well be Notts's charity partner this year." Despite the loose connection, Wendy remains committed to contributing to the BHF's cause, driven by the belief that it is indeed a worthy endeavour. Notts County, with its illustrious history as the oldest professional football club globally, holds a special place in Wendy's heart. "Our history is something to be proud of, especially as we so nearly lost it all four years ago," she reflects. Yet, Wendy is equally animated about the future, attributing the recent progress of the club to the efforts of the Reedtz brothers and Luke Williams. "No one's having to keep quiet about being a County fan any more because it's cool to be a Pie!" she exclaims, capturing the vibrant resurgence of pride in the club's identity. In discussing Notts County's impact on the community, Wendy modestly claims not to be an authority. However, her experiences with the generosity of Notts fans resonate loudly. "Notts fans are incredibly generous," she attests, recalling bucket collections for the Prostate Cancer charity and fundraising for defibrillators. The stark contrast between the warmth experienced at Meadow Lane and the less welcoming atmosphere at the City Ground underlines the unique spirit that Notts County brings to its community. Wendy's story, a tapestry woven with threads of football fervour, community spirit, and charitable commitment, stands as a testament to the enduring power of sports to unite and inspire. In her unexpected foray into the realm of charity, she embodies the unyielding spirit of a football enthusiast. Her passion isn’t just sparked by the thrill of the game. It’s also kindled by a sincere wish to send waves of positivity across the world. Wendy Patrick, a name synonymous with Notts County, embodies the essence of a fan whose love for the club extends far beyond the pitch, leaving an indelible mark on the intersection of football, community, and compassion. Did you enjoy this feature about Notts County fan, Wendy Patrick? Read up about Adam Baker, another magpie fan who has followed Notts no matter what happens. Mark Stallard believes Notts County has 'Lack of Inspiration' amongst other issues away from home. Read up on this story on the Pride of Nottingham.
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If the earlier encounter in the cup this season is anything to go by it should be a close encounter. Since Luke Williams has spoken about how different games are once you have played a team, at least we have this first-hand knowledge. Personally, there's a lot to be said about the studying of their players and previous results. I am hoping we can avoid making this tie as close as the 3-2 win, but I agree that we shouldn't panic. Defensively, there will be good and bad moments, it's trying to narrow these down and to better self-manage games.
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When I get some free time later, I will watch the video @Fan of Big Tone - as I am not sure I have heard about this story before.
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Yeah, there are a lot of shady deals which enable MPs to turn a blind eye to things. This current gov. - they won't want to make life any fairer they rule in this manner and somehow still get people voting. The price is already much higher than it used to, maybe if they reinvested from time to time things wouldn't be in such a dire need to be repaired and therefore less costly. Then again, they probably also claim support too which will come from our taxes.
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I think Notts should do just fine against Crawley Town. They can be a bit unpredictable at times; however, if Notts can keep to a solid game plan, the home advantage should come in hand. Defensively, we are more all over the place away from Meadow Lane, but it would be welcoming to maintain a clean sheet. I don't expect it, but what I do think will happen is Aidan Stone will return between the sticks. What makes me think that? Well, Sam Slocombe is under a bit of scrutiny, and Luke Williams seems to protect his keepers. Performance wise things do seem to be a lot more routine at home, so hopefully whoever starts will give their all, and defensively we don't fall apart giving the game away. Concentration, focus and spirit are all qualities I would welcome to see on Tuesday.
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Born on May 27, 1981 in Birmingham, England, Benjamin James Davies, a Welsh football coach and former professional player, played as a right back and midfielder between 2000 and 2021. Davies began his career with the youth system at Stoke City aged 15 before joining Walsall's youth setup in 1999. He had spells with Kidderminster Harriers and Chester City, where he won a Football Conference championship medal in 2004. During his time at Chester, he was made club captain. Davies joined Shrewsbury Town two days before turning 25, where he played an instrumental role in the team. However, an injury in the play-off semi-final against MK Dons meant that he missed the 2007 Football League Two play-off final. He recovered faster than expected from his Achilles tendon injury, returning for the first team in late November. Following Stewart Drummond's departure in the January 2008 transfer window, Davies was installed as Shrewsbury's club captain. Davies underwent a double hernia operation in November 2008, which kept him out for a month. Having missed the 2007 final, Davies played in the 2009 League Two play-off final, which Shrewsbury lost. One of several key players out of contract at the end of the season, Shrewsbury offered Davies a contract extension. However, Notts County offered him a deal which he felt gave him a greater chance at achieving his ambition to play at a higher level. As a result, Davies left Shrewsbury to join County. Davies had a successful first season at the then League Two club during their 2009–10 campaign, playing an integral part in them winning the league. He became the highest-scoring midfielder in a single season in County's history as he scored 16 goals, alongside 20 assists. Davies won several awards, including Supporters player of the year, club player of the year, and goal of the season, as well as being named in the PFA Team of the year. Davies' form was such that in August 2010, he was subject to overtures from Championship club Derby County. Derby boss Nigel Clough left a 2–1 defeat at Coventry City 5 minutes early to watch the player. Davies remained at County, however, and in his first season at League One level hit 5 goals in 22 games, including two strikes in a 3–2 victory at Peterborough United, as well as numerous assists. The form saw Derby retain their interest in the January 2011 transfer window, lodging several bids which were rejected. Davies' desire to play Championship football saw him hand in a transfer request, despite proclaiming "I absolutely love it here, I'm the happiest I have ever been in my career." Finally, a bid from Derby in the region of £350k was accepted by County, and the player completed a move on 20 January 2011, signing a 2+1⁄2-year deal to run until July 2013. Davies made his full Derby County debut on 22 January 2011 in a 1–0 home defeat to fierce rivals Nottingham Forest. Joining the club in a run of form which had seen just one win from their previous nine fixtures, Davies had to wait until his seventh appearance before tasting a victory at his new club; a 1–0 victory at relegation rivals Sheffield United. As the club itself struggled, so did Davies with the step-up, and after starting in a 3–1 home defeat to Doncaster Rovers, Davies was dropped to the bench. Davies later admitted that he deserved to be dropped; "I'm not one to hide, and my performances hadn't been good enough. I wasn't playing well, and I was probably lucky to be playing as many games as I did." Despite this setback, Davies continued to work hard and eventually won back his place in the starting eleven. Over the next few seasons, he established himself as a key player for Derby County, making over 75 appearances in all competitions and becoming a firm fan favourite. He was also named as the club's player of the year for the 2012-13 season, in recognition of his consistent performances. In April 2013, Davies signed a new contract with Derby, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2013-14 season. During his final campaign, Davies found himself being restricted to League Cup appearances, where he made two as a substitute in the opening stages of the season. After the sacking of Nigel Clough, having spent more than four years at Derby County, Davies left the club on loan in February to link back up with Nigel Clough, as he joined fellow Championship side Sheffield United until the end of the season. He went on to make 32 appearances for Sheffield United over the next two seasons, however, by the end of the 2014/15 season he was released after his contract expired. Davies signed a one-year deal with Portsmouth on August 6, 2015, after a successful pre-season trial. He scored his first goal for Portsmouth in a 6-0 win over York City on November 24, 2015, and went on to have a consistent season, leading to Davies being awarded six different player-of-the-season trophies from supporter groups. Although he finished runner-up to Michael Doyle for The News/Sports Mail Player of the Season award, Davies' performances were crucial to the team's success. However, Davies left Portsmouth at the end of the 2015-16 season as both parties failed to agree terms. Davies was keen for a two-year contract and an increase in salary. Following his departure from Portsmouth, Davies signed a one-year contract with newly promoted League Two club Grimsby Town on a free transfer on June 29, 2016. He made an impressive start by scoring on his debut against Morecambe F.C. Grimsby won 2-0 on August 6, 2016 with a free-kick. Unfortunately, Davies picked up a calf injury on October 8, 2016, in a 0-0 draw at Exeter City, which led to a two-month spell on the sidelines. After making 25 league appearances and scoring one goal during the 2016-17 season, Davies agreed to a new one-year contract with Grimsby. Despite turning down offers from other clubs down south, Davies was released by Grimsby at the end of the 2017-18 season. Davies then signed for Boston United on August 24, 2018 and spent the season with the National League North club, before making his final career move to Cleethorpes Town on July 20, 2019. He went on to announce his retirement from professional football in May 2020 at the age of 38. Since retiring, Davies has become a coach, joining the coaching staff at Grimsby Town on November 18, 2019, where he assisted Anthony Limbrick and Darren Moore. Davies had already worked as an academy coach, whilst playing for Cleethorpes Town. He would make a switch back to Grimsby as the First Team coach and U23's manager under Ian Holloway. When Ian Holloway resigned from his position on December 23, 2020, Davies was assigned as the temporary manager of the Mariners. In his first match as a manager, Grimsby suffered a 3-1 defeat against Morecambe on December 23, 2020. He then led the team to a 0-0 draw against Oldham Athletic on December 29, 2020, in his second and final game as a caretaker manager. The day after the match, Grimsby appointed Paul Hurst as the new first-team manager, and Davies returned to his previous coaching role. Despite his subsequent move to Derby County, Davies will always be held in high regard by Notts County fans, who appreciated his passion, his dedication, and his ability to deliver when it mattered most. His success at Meadow Lane was a testament to his talent and his hard work, and he will always be remembered as one of the club's greatest ever players. Ben Davies is a true footballing legend, whose contributions to the game have been significant and lasting. Whether as a player or a coach, he has always shown himself to be a consummate professional, and a true inspiration to all those around him. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours, and look forward to seeing what he achieves next. If you are in a position and enjoy the Pride of Nottingham, why not help contribute to the site's upkeep by making a donation? All contributions help keep things ticking over, and we are very thankful for everyone's support. Alternatively, check out the Pride of Nottingham web store where our merch and prints would make excellent gifts this Christmas. Just take a moment to browse our online store.
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I turned off my phone's FM radio at half-time. I felt very disappointed and frustrated by how poor we sounded. I decided to have a kip, woke up at 2-2, not long after they scored their third. I told @cheeky~k8, I won't listen to the games in the future as I feel like I bring bad luck. Next minute they scored the fourth from what sounded like our defence falling apart. I didn't sound like we were chasing the game. It sounded like we just fell apart when it mattered the most. Take it as a bad day in the office, but we need someone who really can take account of the defence and lead the back with a strong defensive mindset. I don't think pinning our hopes on Macari will be the answer to that, he seems more one for the future. I hate to single out players but it sounded like all the back three, including when Rawlinson came on defended rather blindly.
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I wouldn't read too much into their current form, as Wimbledon are a decent team and usually lift their game for occasions like this. However, I would say it is a good time for us to be playing them and if we can create a good performance then I would fancy our chances of claiming all three points. It's not as simple as that; Notts will have to put on one of their best away displays. There's the potential Wimbledon might want to slow the game down, allowing it to become scrappy, but we need to control this by keeping the ball moving along the ground. I think our wider areas should be something that gives us a great advantage. Wimbledon will try to pack their half, when they don't have the ball. Counter-attack when the chance comes. Unfortunately, I won't be at the game, but I will be listening to it via BBC Radio Nottingham.
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I can't place it, but the look of it looks like something we should have built around - as I can't recall seeing anything like this and would assume it's knocked down since every train I have been on in Nottingham has been on the ground. Is it near to where the Victoria car park is?
