Chris

I haven't watched it in years; does anyone still persist with it? I don't even watch the Football League highlights anymore, but I am interested in what people think of the absence of Gary Lineker.

What is everyone else upto? It's been nice reading up on what everyone is doing. =) Don't worry, my friend. I have more better days right now than ones like these, and I relax when I know my body's overdone it. Not that it takes much these days; growing old sucks, as Bowling for Soup sings.

Growing up, my weekends tended to be quite routine. Mum, Grandad, and my Grandma would all go shopping to the nearest supermarket in Bulwell. It would be the general shop at first, then my grandfather would park up nearby where Argos used to be or Wilko's (Co-op back then). Mum would fetch some fresh fruit from the market; she would barter with the traders and get good deals. Sometimes we would nip into Iceland, but usually it was Farm Foods. I didn't really attend weekend games very often with my grandfather; most happened to be during the week or on holidays. Most of my memories of Notts were night matches; Saturdays tended to be cartoons early and then shopping. Even after going to Bulwell, we would end up going to Asda in Radford to pick up more. When Food Giants and all those other names that owned the supermarket in Bulwell started to close, we would just go Asda. Sunday's Super would cook dinner, and for a time my grandparents used to come over. Back then, at that point, the sofa was placed near the window, and I used to climb it whenever I heard car doors excited that it would be my grandparents. When I wasn't doing something, I would always be in the garden kicking a football or playing some other sport with my brother. It's funny how different eras-the “norm” changes, as I have fond memories, but I can remember both my parents saying how things were different back when they were children. Even with my own, none of them really watch TV. They used to come shopping when we would fetch things, but more so because they had to come. Now that they are older, they don't really have much interest in going out. What was your weekend like as a child? What memories do you have? I thought this would be a nice idea for a community discussion, something we can learn new things about each other.

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I have heard Lee Dixon in interviews/podcasts claim that it wasn't his fault. He bloody lobbed David Seaman; what was he supposed to do? Quite a funny own goal. He scored some belters at the other end mind.

Wish your grandson a happy birthday from us, @Michael D Pie.. @Fan of Big Tone: Have you ever thought about renting out your home? The amount of holidays and trips you have could make you some money instead of spending it. 😉 I've had a couple of rough days, very tired since Huddersfield. Trying to crack on with things and finish off other parts. Played today's PONdle game, I am starting to think it might be too hard or it's just me. Will do Wordle in a moment.

What a story, it's something I have never heard about. True underdog story, though with a sad ending.

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Two-point deduction for @Paris Sandwich Man, re count, re count. 😂 Well done👏🏻👏🏻

I feel the same way; they are clearly a good team. We had to time our time to build chances, and it was a very good defensive performance. James Belshaw made some remarkable saves which made up for his poor clearance earlier in the game and for being beaten near post (which he was right near). If we can play like this against sides that clearly can outplay us, then we should be able to keep ourselves away from the bottom end of the table. I think mid-table, based on what I have seen, is achievable; but if things further click and results come, who knows? It's a very promising start, but we must be prepared for if things change, as last season we didn't have the best of starts and bumps can form at any point. We have to be strong and focused.

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A brave lady who deserves to have her name remembered throughout history. Such a sad but interesting story about how someone who played a vital role in the war will be quite rightly remembered as a hero.

I won't be attending, but if the club streams it, I will watch. I know quite a few fans who want to know why the club says players who are being sold are labelled as injured. I am sure Jodi and other things will come up. It's the club's opportunity to be a little more transparent, but we must focus on the benefits that the club is moving forward. For me, I don't see the worth of holding a fans forum at the beginning of a season and aside from hearing reassurences that the club won't actively mislead supporters I don't think there's all that much to ask. I am not sure there is much else to be asked or said at this point, other than maybe hearing about how things off the pitch are improving and how we went about the recruitment this past summer. I am sure it will be a good night, and I do hope the club considers its transparency, along with not hiding things from us fans, as I feel we have the right to know certain things without rumours taking their toll, as it does no club any good.

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There's nothing like a nice cider, especially Old Mout on a nice warm day.