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No doubt in my mind, Scunthrorpe United are throwing money into getting back into the Football League. Doing so in the National League North is quite risky with only one team going up, but that's why they'll be doing it. To maximise their chances to get out of the division. I think it's partly desperation but also eagerness to avoid falling further. I hope Cal doesn't hold any ambitions to make it to the Football League before he's 30-years-old. @DangerousSausage Ross is fine at that level, I would worry about them if they gained promotion but because that's where he started to struggle. Ross was awful in the three games we played against Chesterfield. In our home match, he got cocky and started fist bumping the Chesterfield badge to the KOP - before anyone had gotten onto his case. That of course sparked it, their second goal was as if they won the FA Cup. Which was pleasing when his leaky gloves started to let our goals in.
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Yes, I do feel exactly the same as the message shown in the original post by @Joshua. I wrote it. ???? i'm glad it's not a dream, although some days still feel like it is and that I haven't woken up. God help us if David Batty or any ex Premier League player was anywhere near our club. Then again, we had Paul Ince before the comedy hour. Also, I have had nightmares in the past that Paul Scholes came to us after he was let go by Oldham Athletic.
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I remember when Tony was pitched side and his wife proposed to him, I didn't know him by name then, but I have grown to know him quite well. He's a great guy, I wasn't aware of his hospital visit, but I thought it's good of the club to take that step to go show their support. It's really something that boosts fans, I bet he never expected it. I'm assuming this was when Aileen Trew was at the club, as she often sent the players out to do good deeds and be a part of the community. That was one of the positive things of that era. ????????
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@Fan of Big Tone Yep, I have spoken to the dev of the mobile webview app about this and have today put in a support ticket. If I disable it, it stops, so there's something causing the duplicated emails. I thought this was limited to only those who created a token to use the App, but it seems not to be the case. Please don't use the email notifications for now, unless you don't mind duplicate emails (even I would get annoyed after a while of getting them).
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@Fan of Big Tone Can I give you some friendly advice, my dear friend? You see the peak, in which you stand? Now this is your kingdom whilst you remain top of the Guess Who, Notts County Edition forum game. Out of the white mist fog, you returned to challenge @Fozzy to what would have been a runaway train, had you not come back. Yet, my nugget of friendly advice is..... Watch where you tread from here on, as there's only one way you can go.
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Aye, he does look good. I hope he continues to enjoy his international duties because that will only create hunger. Some people might think he will be guaranteed a space in the Malta side, but I don't think this will be the case. It benefits us and him, as he clearly enjoys representing Matla.
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This for me, played a part in what made me feel it was a good move. I felt a little sceptical before and I didn't really believe the rumour. Like some others, I thought it wasn't much truth but now he's signed I think we can look forward to having a bit more experience in the right departments. Stepping down to League Two, he should be able to make a big impact and, I think if Ruben leaves this would be where McGoldricks prime position would be for us. As he can drop deeper, come back and support the attacking play. Really happy with the recruitment so far, Jodi and Randall, now Big Dave.
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The signing of Jodi Jones was a pleasant surprise for me. Despite not being fully familiar with his injury history, I had a strong feeling that he would bring tremendous value to the team. Whilst Wrexham fans became excited about signing ex-Palmer League keeper, Ben Foster, at the age of 40? It was a good signing, but in comparison Jodi gave us an edge we needed to go forward. I think it was a very smart decision to bring him in and, whilst I initially felt like we needed to make it known to him that we would like to retain him. It wasn't until he kindly signed my prints, that I realised just how much he liked being at Meadow Lane. It's good to see players with a smile on their faces, even when struggling because it's a sign of confidence and also that they're still in the game and haven't given up. Against Boreham Wood, the moment he came on he had that smile and tried to influence the play. Likewise, in the playoff final against Chesterfield. He seemed a bit cautious when he stepped up for the penalty, but his reaction after and in the celebrations was great. Going back to the opening day of the 2017 season, I made the trip to Coventry and sat watching him rip us apart. As he did in the playoffs against Coventry. He's not a super sub, although he does well. He's a promotion hero if anything!
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I would try to thank them for all that they've done for the club and, encourage them to continue exactly the way they have been without diverting the plan. If at the time Notts wasn't in a rosy sort of picture, I would anchor my advice towards suggesting ways to get the fans on board. When we all believe, things happen, and we have that powerful 12th man type of connection to the club. Yet, I think it would mostly be encouragement to continue the success and, to simply thank them for everything so far. They've avoided the pitfalls of social media, they put the club first before everything and that's admirable.
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Notts County have returned to the English Football League after a four-year absence, thanks to a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory over Chesterfield in the National League promotion final at Wembley. The Magpies came from behind twice in a 2-2 draw, with John Bostock and Ruben Rodrigues scoring late equalisers in normal time and extra time respectively. Substitute goalkeeper Archie Mair then proved to be the hero, saving two penalties in the shoot-out to seal Notts County's promotion. Their head coach Luke Williams, who replaced Ian Burchnall in June 2022, praised his players for their resilience and character. He said: "It was an incredible game, full of drama and emotion. I'm so proud of the boys for never giving up and fighting until the end. They showed their quality and mentality throughout the season, and they deserve this moment." Notts County have been one of the most prolific teams in the National League past season, scoring 107 goals in the regular season and reaching the promotion final with a dramatic extra-time win over Boreham Wood. However, their defence has been a cause for concern, as they have conceded 14 goals in their last 10 games, including two in each of their last two home games. Their head coach Luke Williams has demanded his players to be more "proactive and aggressive" without the ball and to improve their intensity and concentration. He said: "When we have a lot of the ball and want to be attacking, sometimes when we don't have the ball I just feel that sometimes our intensity drops a little bit, and it's just waiting for us to get the ball back and start playing again. I want us to be much more proactive and aggressive." The Magpies' may look to strengthen their defence in the summer transfer window, as they prepare for life in League Two. Here are some potential signings that Notts County might want to consider: Notts County have signed Connell Rawlinson on a two-year deal. The club is still waiting to hear from Kyle Cameron, who has also been offered a new contract. These two defenders are among the seven remaining players from last season’s squad. The Magpies hope to keep the core of their team intact for another promotion push in League Two. With Richard Brindley, Adam Chicksen, Geraldo Bajrami, Tobi Adebayo-Rowling, and Aden Baldwin. The Magpies are hoping to keep the core of their team intact as they prepare for another promotion push in League Two. Defensive players Tom Bradbury Tom Bradbury is a left-sided centre-back who joined Cheltenham Town from Halifax Town in 2022. He helped Halifax reach the National League play-offs last season. He has made 13 appearances for Cheltenham, scoring one goal. He is 25 years old. Bradbury could be a useful option for Notts County’s defence, as he can also play as a left-back or a defensive midfielder. He is quick, agile and composed under pressure. He has also shown his versatility by playing in different formations for Cheltenham last season. Mamadou Jobe Mamadou Jobe is a young and strong centre-back who joined Maidstone on loan from Cambridge United in 2023. He has also played for St Albans, Concord Rangers and St Neots Town. He has made 13 appearances for Maidstone. He is 20 years old. Jobe could be a promising talent for Notts County’s defence, as he has the potential to develop further under Luke Williams’ coaching. He is powerful, athletic and confident on the ball. He has also impressed with his aerial ability and tackling skills for Woking past season. Adam Senior: Adam Senior is a promising and talented centre-back who has been with Bolton Wanderers since he was eight years old. He made his first-team debut in 2019. He has made 4 appearances for Bolton. He has been on loan to Ashton United, York City, Chorley, Telford United and Halifax Town. He is 21 years old. Senior could be an exciting prospect for Notts County’s defence, as he has shown his quality and potential at League Two level with Bolton past season. He is composed, intelligent and brave on the ball. He has also demonstrated his leadership skills by captaining Bolton’s under-23 team. Tom James: Tom James is a skilful and adaptable defender who can play as a centre-back, a full-back or a defensive midfielder. He joined Salford City from Hibernian in 2021. He has made 62 appearances for Leyton Orient, scoring 8 goals. He is 27 years old. James could be a quality signing for Notts County’s defence, as he can play in different systems and roles. He is technically gifted, creative and composed on the ball. He has also shown his defensive awareness, positioning and work rate for Salford last season. Jack Armer: Jack Armer is a defender for Carlisle United. He was born on 16 April 2001 in Preston, England and has represented Scotland at the youth international level. In August 2020, Armer joined Carlisle United after being released by Preston North End. Since joining the Cumbrians, he has scored three goals in 111 games. Armer could potentially be signed to cover Adam Chicksen while also offering support to the centre-back positions. If Carlisle is looking to strengthen their side for life in League One, a reasonable offer may tempt him away from the club. Ajibola Alese: Ajibola Alese is a robust and reliable defender who joined Sunderland last season, where he had previously been at Cambridge United on loan from West Ham United in 2021. He has also played for Accrington Stanley. He has made 20 appearances for Sunderland, scoring one goal. He is 22 years old. Alese could be a smart loan signing for Notts County’s defence, as he has the potential to improve further under Luke Williams’ coaching. He is physical, athletic and confident on the ball. He has also impressed with his consistency, concentration and communication skills for Cambridge past season. Zac Williams: Zac Williams is a young and agile defender who came through the Crewe Alexandra youth ranks in 2021. He has also played for Wales Under 18s and 19s. His season was ended by injury against Ipswich Town. He made 37 appearances for Crewe. He is 19 years old. Williams could be a promising talent for Notts County’s defence, as he has the potential to develop further under Luke Williams’ coaching. He is quick, skilful and composed under pressure. He has also shown his versatility by playing as a centre-back, a right-back and a left-back for Crewe past season. Di’Shon Bernard: Di’Shon Bernard is a skilful and athletic defender who joined Portsmouth on loan in 2023. He previously played for Hull City on loan from Manchester United in 2021. He has also played for Salford City. He is currently out of contract at Manchester United and could be a bargain signing for any League Two club. He has made ten appearances for Portsmouth last past season. He is 22 years old. Bernard could be an exciting prospect for Notts County’s defence, as he has shown his quality and potential at League One level with Portsmouth. He is composed, intelligent and confident on the ball. He has also shown his defensive awareness, positioning and work rate for Portsmouth and Hull City. Join the Pride of Nottingham and get involved with our forum discussions, be part of a lively fan site built on unity. Have a look at the Pride of Nottingham’s ‘Topic Feed’ where fans can easily respond to forum-related content. -
It's awful. I wouldn't be surprised if certain games are fixed. The amount of shoddy errors that happen and own goals, it's quite suspicious. I mean, I don't expect their level to be all that high, but I have seen 5-year-old kids play better football, games which involve running and just kicking a ball.
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You know, I wasn't actually aware of that. I knew our numbers wasn't great but I didn't realise we were that bad I don't think all the fault falls to our centre backs, I think the wingbacks need to cover more and if unable, those in the middle. I am keen to see how Will Randall presses and covers from a defensive stance. I credit Aaron Nemane for stepping up after Wrexham but he can be quite poor offering cover. Likewise with Adam Chicksen, I know many fans say that he can't defend and, is better attacking but he can. It's that balance between the two. I do feel defensively, we will improve though. Then again, it's a must knowing that our record last season was poor.
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The high press would work if Kyle Cameron could reign his runs in at times, either that or we have another pacey CB like Aden Baldwin. I think Richard Brindley played superb in the role before his injury, despite preferring him out wide. When teams can't get space on front of them, they will naturally resort to channel runs and hitting the ball over the defence. Notts should find a lot more time on the ball in League Two, but the more tactically aware will still find a weakness. Football is very much like a good game of chess, you can have your strategies and, game plan but ultimately it falls to better players controlling the situation.
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It's happening, but I wish we could cut out the idiots, it ruins the match day experience when some idiot keeps shouting nonsense. At least 10 times this past season, young lads have sat near to me and knew nothing about Notts. Quite a few were Forest fans, but would berate the players and make what they thought were funny jokes about players like Nemane who one tool, referred to as "insane". ???? Personally, I would rather Notts target families than individual supporters.
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Yes, of course. I have no reason to buy the National League Paper, but I will still be interested in checking results. I'll be keeping a close tab on Alfreton, as I hope they can finally get promoted again. They should be in the National League.
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The yellow card was harsh, I've seen plenty of blatant footballers leaving slowly to kill momentum in games or at least try. That said, he's not really a striker. He doesn't have goals in him. Though he did have some speed.
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I remember seeing Paddy McCourt defence explain his side of things. It's important to remember that there's always a possibility of false allegations. Victims may inadvertently identify the wrong perpetrator, or a supposed victim may be lying to mislead others. Therefore, we must approach any accusations with an open mind and gather all the facts before making judgments or taking action. It's vital to ensure that we're not condemning innocent people and causing unjust harm. Such as Chad Evans - whilst involved teammates avoided any repercussions. I'm unsure how DNA would help, as "Giving evidence, the alleged victim told the hearing that she was touched inappropriately while standing at a bar in Derry city centre." doesn't sound like a scenario where it would be all that helpful. Whilst the claims itself are sexual in nature, it thankfully wasn't the R word. Not that being touched indecently isn't a serious problem, but it's not at that level. I do feel Paddy McCourt could be innocent, as I see no reason why he would touch a female in such a manner. The CCTV doesn't sound as impactful as the articles lead you to believe, as angels can be misleading. However, IF Paddy McCourt did touch the person in question then he should and quite rightly face the appropriate actions. The punishment isn't for me, or anyone but the judge./jury to decide.
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We must steer clear of the danger of being just an average team that will have a hard time succeeding. At the same time, we don't want to articulate anything that sets excessively high expectations or puts undue pressure on the players. I think we have a good squad, thankfully with many of the players renewing so far and that gives a good level of morale going into a new campaign. So, on paper we should do well and I do believe we will. I think under the Reedtz stewardship, we will be a forward-thinking club. However, if for some reason we do end up struggling at any point. I will try my hardest, as I always do, to encourage fight and belief.
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I've been trying to get @super_ram into this, keep his brain engaged. He likes things like this, I don't play it but it's popular. The TV game show based on this is a bit average but can be fun.
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Greg Tempest got upset with me when I praised him whilst appearing on BBC Match Talk, I praised his passing ability and tipped him to be a player that would reshape our squad in the future if he was given more time. A comment I believed, because I liked his work rate, character and ability. I thought he would've established himself as a League One/Two midfielder. I'm not exactly sure why he became upset with the comment but since his career hasn't turned out that well. I suppose he might have doubted what I said, that's on him and his confidence. I still feel he's wasted such a good talent that others more focused on their actual career would've made the most of. Some of his teammates when at Basford would agree that he lets himself down.
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@yelobeli came out of nowhere. I actually thought he was a new member as I didn't recall his username, but I was surprised to see 2016 as their joined date.
