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

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @Michael Bramley. Take a seat and settle in when you can.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @k9muers. We are a friendly bunch and we love talking about all things Notts. Jump in and get involved; you should find the site fun to be a part of. I hope you do!

Happy Birthday to the one and only Shaun Derry!

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.

Hello, @Jatta1999! Welcome to PON. You should find the community and site very useful. I hope to see you around the Pride of Nottingham.

Hello, @Jonathan Raimondi. Welcome to PON. You should find the community and site very useful. I hope to see you around the Pride of Nottingam.

Hello, @Jon Lowe. Welcome to PON. You should find the community and site very useful. I hope to see you around the Pride of Nottingham.

Hello, @Peter Speers Welcome to PON. You should find the community and site very useful. I hope to see you around the Pride of Nottingham.

I've written a blog, and I'm committed to posting once a month. I’m not sure how it will be received, but I started thinking about it yesterday and decided to give it a go. My goal isn't to upset fans or portray PON negatively. I just want to provide some perspective on the situation and address my frustration with those who don't support the club when it counts but still manage to leave a bad impression.

Stuart Maynard won't want this to backfire, as all the outgoing messages have been quite overwhelming. I think those fans would happily see us return to being a team that dismisses three managers a season and shows no signs of progression. Walsall, however, is a big game that we must navigate smartly. Look at our squad and you can see the quality; it's playing well enough to stop them and also to create good chances on goal. I also think those calling for Jodi Jones to return are being hysterical because it isn't happening.

His appointment might have made some fans question why he was chosen, and who he was, but by the time he left us, everyone knew. I always felt he would go on to become a great manager. To be as successful as he was in the league just below the Premier League shows how big a mistake it was to fire him. I wonder if he ever regretted turning down Chelsea to stay with us. Happy 76th birthday, Neil Warnock.