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Hello, @The Cheshunt Pie. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, we are delighted to be saying hello to you.

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Ever noticed that little timestamp on posts showing how long members have been part of the Pride of Nottingham? Makes you wonder, doesn’t it, how many of us actually remember joining and just how long we've been lingering around here. I joined over a decade ago, but it feels like it was only yesterday. I was drawn in by the enticing prospect of chatting about Notts and the refreshing notion of reasonable discussions. Since then, things have changed mostly for the better, and I still can’t quite wrap my head around the fact that I’ve been part of this community for ten years. Time really does have wings, doesn’t it? Through the highs and lows of supporting Notts County, we’ve shared so many moments within this incredible community. Here's to many more!

The "mutual consent" sounds like there won't be any compensation and that the club has just agreed to terminate their contracts so they can pursue whatever they are looking to get involved with. It's a good thing for Notts. They can now hire another coach and find a suitable assistant for Stuart Maynard, who has EFL experience. I don't think Joao Alves should take the assistant role long term. Nothing against him, but I would like to see the club make the decision to strengthen the support Maynard has. A good appointment in the assistant department and perhaps an ex-player, like Jim O'Brien being offered a coaching role, would be the best outcome. I am not saying O'Brien will leave Sheffield United for us.

This game is a must-win, surely. The points up for grabs could keep the hope alive that the club can finish in the automatic places. Now is the crucial point where stability and form are paramount to any promotion push. Also, we have several influential players in great form, so it should be a good game. I don't dismiss Bromley, but with us being at Meadow Lane, I have a lot more belief that we can perform well enough to get the needed result.

Thank you for all the kind comments. It's nice to see my effort in spreading a bit of wit and common sense is valued by the Pride of Nottingham community. Stay tuned for next month!

I hate speculation when there's no actual means to make a story from it. If Macaulay Langstaff came back, I am sure it would help Notts, but I think it's unlikely considering his wages and how Millwall signed him only this season. A loan move now would be like they have given up on him, and I just don't think there's much in it.

Good news that George Abbott has extended his loan spell. It was a touch of class that prompted his arrival, and he's very much the type of youngster we should be taking on loan. He's matured very quickly, from being quite reserved to being a show stealer with his stellar performances.

I have written my monthly post for the PON blog section. I know things have been quiet, especially from me, but I am promising my support with these entries. Please read it and share your thoughts and any feedback.

Since my last bout of keyboard clattering, Stuart Maynard has somehow surfed the tsunami of fan outrage without wiping out spectacularly. Astonishingly, Notts managed to snatch the 2nd place spot. Quite the magic trick for a manager who was being booed louder than a pantomime villain just for losing an FA Cup game and an away match against Salford. Given the circumstances, we haven't nosedived into oblivion, which is, frankly, impressive. I must admit, I was wrong about Dan Crowley before, shocking, I know. But it's crucial not to jump the gun before the ink's dry. Take your eye off the ball, pun fully intended, and you start to slip. As a fan base, perhaps we need to exhibit a tad more faith in the club's ability to adapt to changes without spontaneously combusting. Losing Dan Crowley won't be the catastrophic event some are prophesying. If he genuinely believes MK Dons, a club with all the rich history of a microwaved lasagna, is his destiny, then perhaps his ambitions lie elsewhere, beyond mere promotion. Let's not forget that Notts actually beefed up after selling Cal Roberts. At his peak, he was unstoppable, a player who could flip a game on its head faster than you could say "transfer window." Crowley, talented as he is, seemed to have grown a bit too comfortable holding the midfield like a man clutching a lukewarm cup of tea. The first half of the season, he and Jodi Jones were dynamic, until inconsistency and injuries crashed the party. Twenty-five games in, we're smack dab in the middle of a promotion race. The transfer window swings open, and the club has been busy, snapping up Zak Johnson on loan and the young Everton midfielder Charlie Whitaker. Will Jarvis joins the fray too, an exciting prospect, though I'd personally prefer if a striker waltzed in as well. Things aren't looking nearly as dire as when I first penned my doom-laden scribbles here on the Pride of Nottingham. Stuart Maynard has steered Notts to some brilliant results, and the form has improved from "abysmal" to "actually quite decent." The recent away win against Accrington Stanley was a solid performance, a rare sight worth celebrating. We've been boosted by the news that rising Spurs star George Abbott will remain for the rest of the season, despite the rumour mill trying to whip up a frenzy about a potential recall and another Ryan Yates saga. Add to that whispers of Plymouth eyeing Alassana Jatta, and you might think the sky is falling. But again, let's have a little faith in the club's ability to adapt if Jatta decides to pack his bags. Selling a £400,000 signing for £750,000 isn't exactly a disaster; it's decent business, even if it feels like pawning off the family silver. I get the frustration of offloading our best players. Personally, I'd prefer this sort of wheeling and dealing happened when we're not in the thick of an active campaign, but life seldom bends to our whims. Naturally, these things can't always be helped. The club likely has every scenario mapped out on a whiteboard somewhere and, fingers crossed, we'll hear news of a new striker sauntering in soon. The fan base seems relatively content at the moment, but if a bump does occur, let's try not to descend into collective hysteria. If you've supported Notts as long as I have, you'll know that selling players can be a double-edged sword. But when those sales strengthen the existing squad, perhaps it's time to trust in the mysterious "system" everyone keeps mentioning. A gentle reminder: Notts has to knuckle down for the remainder of the season. The return of Jodi Jones to full fitness will be a massive boon. Yes, the news of Lucas Ness and Scott Robertson likely being out for the rest of the 2024–25 League Two season is a kick in the teeth, but let's pull together, take the rough with the smooth, and see how this rollercoaster ends. The final run of games looks quite exciting from where I'm sitting, and I still fancy Notts' chances of clinching automatic promotion. We've got everything to play for at this stage, and despite December looking grimmer than a rain-soaked Tuesday, we've come through that dreary period far better than we went into it.

I have no issue with Notts selling players, but we should limit the number sold during a season because the loss of a player can hinder the progress made. It also depends on the squad's depth and cover for that position. Selling Alasanna Jatta now, even for £750,000, would be silly unless a suitable replacement could be signed before the transfer window closes. I hope this is just Plymouth floating the idea and that Jatta remains a Notts player for the rest of this season. The money would be nice, but it could hinder us too much.

I'm happy for my email to be added to the list, and I'll add both emails to my contact list. The update and the change to the site login method sound like positive steps forward. I agree that communication is important, and people just need to be engaged.

I'm a bit surprised that Will Jarvis didn't make the starting 11, but the lineup looks good and the bench is much stronger now. Johnson, Edwards, Jones, and Jarvis give us some excellent options to come on. I don't mean to overlook Whitaker, but he is still somewhat unknown to us and might need time, just like Martins did.

Jatta becomes a different player once he scores. His confidence is high right now, which is great for Notts. We need to see more direct play in the second half. However, even if it ends 1-0, the result would be important. It would keep us nicely within the top three. Walsall are a good side. They have improved a lot this season, and we need to be sharp in defending their attacks.

Burnley 1-1 Watford QPR 2-0 Preston North End Blackpool 2-1 Stevenage Northampton Town 0-0 Charlton Athletic Chesterfield 3-2 AFC Wimbledon Morecambe 1-1 Bromley (joker) Hartlepool United 4-2 Yeovil Town Wealdstone 0-1 Dagenham & Redbridge (joker) [EDIT: Just for transparency - you named two jokers here so I only counted the first one. - D. Sausage]

If Birmingham recall him, they might want to play him or loan him out to a bigger League One club. I wouldn't rule out a potential loan move for him, but I think it's quite unlikely to happen.

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Happy Birthday to the one and only Shaun Derry!

Colchester might be nearer the bottom half, but their recent results show that they are becoming organised. I hope that Notts can put on a strong defensive showing while being creative enough on goal. We don't lack creativity; we just need more movement. We should make multiple runs to give whoever has the ball options and open up space. Opposing players will need to be mindful of who to track, which will create more space. Defenders find this type of movement the hardest to control!

Happy Birthday to Cedwyn Scott. I hope he's feeling happier and getting the support he needs. I hope his birthday is a highlight and a turning point for him.

@Chris Feel free to post it, but I would prefer it not to be shared on Twitter. I know fans there can get upset easily. I would rather see how it does on a more neutral social media network.

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