Chris

For many years, I dedicated myself to attracting more active members, focusing on various aspects, and even during that time, it felt special to be supported by my family. I greatly appreciated when Jake expressed interest and a desire to write blogs, among other contributions. The support from my parents has always been exceptional. Granny Pie cherished the website, took pride in my efforts, and extended her compassion to the community. On the day my mother found her peace, we mourned the loss of a truly special individual. Throughout the numerous challenges I have encountered, and the difficulties imposed by my mental health, Granny Pie carried that burden without a single complaint, never once prioritising her own needs. She consistently listened, offered her love, and encouraged me to pursue the correct path. Without the support of my family, I might have given up. Indeed, during the period when I was unable to work, I doubted my ability to continue because of my health. (when I was absent before her passing) In her unique and endearing manner, she provided both encouragement and admonishment. She understood the profound influence my grandfather, Ray had on my life and my passion for Notts. There was not a day when my mother did not urge me to return to PON, even during her illness. This motivated me, though I now struggle to maintain that consistent drive due to my health. Nevertheless, I remain determined to make her proud. I aspire for both of my parents to recognise that the Pride of Nottingham is a significant accomplishment. I am certain my grandfather and mother are watching over me. I deeply miss them both, but my mother was, quite literally, my world. Thank you, Tone.

I am delighted for George Abbott, he's been in great form, and his goal was something special. Without being biased, I feel it's well-deserved.

Please, let's cool this down and switch to discussing Notts - something we should be able to all agree on. This is why politics risks being banned, due to the fact it's such a hot topic.

Did it say if the problem was related to them or the site? Usually, it shows ticks and reveals where the problem lies. There's a chance the server just had trouble during that period. Did it last long?

I will be looking into it, thanks for reporting it! With me being away Sunday, I haven't had a chance to look, and even then I missed this. Apologise for that @Robbie and @Fan of Big Tone. I wouldn't be able to assume the course of it, what with me being away and with no articles being published or anything to suggest it could be traffic-related. Still, it's useful as I do need to be aware of issues and site troubles. Thanks!

I assume Football Radar replaced Richard Montague when he left, and it's likely that the person who I believe will be hired will be in his place. This would make a lot of sense, as Football Radar most likely would have given Montague the platform to do what he did here. The structure of the club shows that we are understanding how to present the data in the best way for our recruitment to work. Whilst I am disappointed, Montague won't be the sole reason for our recruitment having been so successful under Reedtz's ownership. I write this not to discredit Montague, but because Football Radar offers a platform where people can learn how to handle analytics in football. The telling will be how he transitions to his duties at Swansea City. Also, he might not use Football Radar data, nor might the club want to pay for FR data or access to it. It's possible, but I think it's more likely that Montague will access one of the many football databases and use what he learned to further his career. This appointment seems quite risky, as Luke Williams's position isn't exactly safe. Those who think Richard Montague will not be affected in the scenario of Williams eventual or possible departure, throw more unknowns into the situation. It's quite common for managers to not want to work under a director of football. Williams success will be a determining factor in the recruitment process. By Swansea City's own admission, this past transfer window has been considered a failure. It seems to me, at least it seems like a last-ditch effort to give Williams more of a platform to succeed. Considering he's made public statements about not wanting to go near the Swansea City dressing room and a whole host of negative comments about the players. It paints a picture of what I can only describe as a ship like the Titanic wanting to avoid an iceberg at sea.

It's just the club restructuring around the departure of Richard Montague. You would expect the club to want to move someone into the role of director. I am not aware of the significance of it, but I would assume it's helpful to be more closely involved with the daily running of the club beyond just his CEO duties.

Every club has parts of its history like this, a lot of Forest fans go on about us living in the past, but there's no reason why Notts fans wouldn't want to celebrate such a win. They would be doing it themselves if, on the other hand, the rivalry were friendly and not bitter, pathetic statements. For those who were in attendance, would have gotten one of the biggest highs from beating our neighbours. Truth is, whilst they say it's embarrassing, or whatever. It's the reason some fans fall in love with football: a fundamental flaw in their reasoning.

I like Kyle Cameron as a player and a person; I don't understand why there is a lot of hate toward him. Some of our fans have always been aggressive when there's zero need for it. I think Cameron has a difficult time with setbacks, and I do still wonder if part of this is due to mental health aspects. Torquay moved him into a centre-back position, and his natural position is the centre of midfield. I do think he can be a good defender, but he needs support and a strong manager to get the best out of him. People have said he's not a good captain; I don't agree, but what I do think is that this role gives Cameron enjoyment. It could very well be a mask, something he can focus on when he might not be performing as well as he likes. Still, he doesn't deserve abuse, and some of the stuff I have seen shows how toxic our own fanbase can be. The fan whom I witnessed abusing him while he was here, expresses this behaviour as if it gives him an edgy presence, but he's not remotely a good footballer himself. I don't think many actually like him, but he is just a goon and in no way a Notts fan. I wish Kyle Cameron all the best; he always tried and gave us hope during our National League years. Whilst he does make comical mistakes, we all do, and the issue is that most don't get publicly flogged for them. This furthers the pressure, so I really hope Cameron can find a good manager who can see how to get the best out of him.

In the home encounter with Port Vale, their then-keeper Connor Ripley played a big part in their leaving with three points. However, Ripley is now on loan with Swindon Town, and they now play Ben Amos. Connor Ripley: Swindon Town sign Port Vale goalkeeper on deal until end of season WWW.BBC.CO.UK Swindon Town sign goalkeeper Connor Ripley from Port Vale on a deal until the end of the season. If Notts is able to generate scoring opportunities throughout the match, I can anticipate that they will find the back of the net multiple times, particularly because Port Vale has shown they struggle when it comes to maintaining a solid defensive line. Their tendency to leave gaps and vulnerabilities could certainly be exploited by Notts. Given the attacking prowess that Notts possesses, it seems likely that they could capitalise on any defensive lapses. Ultimately, it may lead to an exciting match filled with goals. Similarly, Port Vale should not be underestimated. I think we are in a good position to be able to do what they did to us, but I really wouldn't hope we settled for one goal like they did in their 1-0 win at our ground.

I think this season has been incredible for how resilient Notts have been, and even though I thought Stuart Maynard was slipping, we have managed to forge a second and third place as our own. Performing against the top teams is just as difficult as navigating the trickier teams at the bottom of the league. Whilst it's great to see us winning, provided we are in the mix, I wouldn't dwell on who we have struggled against. It's partly why I feel the automatic places are of great importance, as we could have good form but end up in the playoffs, and any team that finishes in them could win. It's not always down to deserving it, either. Aspects like this are interesting to read and reflect on; the main thing is winning matches and just maintaining strong form.

The thing some fans aren't used to is seeing our players wanted, especially enough for clubs to offer good money. Previously, we have tended to gift players, and I honestly didn't fear that Jatta would leave. There will be a time when it happens, but he looks settled and a big part of what makes him a success is the enjoyment he gets from being around Notts. There will come a time when he feels it's right to move on, to which I would hope we can still attract a good fee. Yet his contributions to Notts are the main thing; we are privileged to have him at our club.

I recently discovered a Panthers fan lives at the bottom end of my street; it seems he is in his years where he needs a lot of support. Whom, I assume to be his son, can come across as quite inconsiderate and annoying, especially when pulling up outside my house playing extremely loud music. Yet, I was touched the other week when I saw my frail neighbour walk up and get into his car wearing a shirt. He's probably annoyed someone closer to his parents home, but it did make me feel more tempted to have the experience of seeing the Panthers play live. To sway back into the purpose of the discussion, it's good to see how well the Panthers are doing. We should be proud of them as a contributing team to Nottingham. 3rd isn't bad, even if people think the team should be higher.

It's amazing! I need to start off by acknowledging this, and she is clearly very talented as a designer. I am a little of a stickler when it comes to cutting up shirts. If the shirts needed to be repurposed, so be it. For me, it's like defacing the Union Jack, etc. So many people would love to have those shirts without being turned into something else. I don't think it would be so bad, if people were asking her to do it. Yet it seems she obtains shirts and does them herself, in addition to requests. There's a lot of disapproval for half-and-half shirts, which, despite being amazing on the one hand, just doesn't sit well with me on the other. Also, these look bad. The numbers look a bit blurry to me. From what I have seen the fronts look quite nice, but again, I don't think destroying shirts is a productive thing, especially when you don't support said club.

It's a shame the Wrexham one is the return game and not here, I still need to try to find time to go support the youth team. Fingers crossed if things improve, I will get that chance. Otherwise, I will try to find another way.