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I wish Southend well. They got on my nerves when we played them, but I wish their fans all the best. It’s those that suffer, but I hope they cut out the annoying chants when they play other teams. It’s not effective. If they want to achieve something similar, they should aim for what Coventry City fans did. That was more vocal and to the point.

Usually, these decisions don’t get reviewed when it happens to us. We tend to have to settle for what was given during the game, and that tends to be nothing. I am pleased the York City player has received further punishment for his violent conduct.

Good for them. I think it’s laughable due to the report, but I do understand that it’s a good result for Pinchbeck United.

With this level of strategic additions, it's clear that Notts County are really investing in their success this season. The balance between experience and fresh talent is key, and it seems like the team has managed to strike that balance well. Particularly noteworthy is Dan Crowley's addition as an attacking midfielder. Given his experience with the Arsenal academy, he would likely be a star performer. If the team takes advantage of his skills, I think they could really pose a serious challenge for the League Two title. The key word in my thoughts is "could", we need the results to go our way and remain optimistic as a fan base.

It is a shame. I do hope they manage to fight off bankruptcy.

This is a somewhat unusual move for Marc Bola. At the age of 25, he could have been playing in the Premier League, but instead, he has transferred to the Turkish league. I hope he performs well.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @Jones10. This is a fun place to chat!

Ian McParland is another one to the list.

It’s great to see that his services are in demand. His return to Crystal Palace shows that he has something to offer the club beyond just his connection to the fans. I wish him all the best.

If I can leave work early enough to drive to Meadow Lane, I might be tempted. So it’s in the club shop, then? I’ll bring some ice and a travel fan with me.

Is Elon Musk hoping the US court system will halt the progress of Threads, or just slow it down? My money’s on Mark Zuckerberg. Despite his flaws, he knows what he’s doing and will make Musk look desperate.

Good luck to Jon Stead. I didn’t expect him to take on a coaching role, but I think Barnsley is a good fit for him.

There are always a few people in the stands who shout nonsense. You’d think the club would instruct stewards to give verbal warnings about such behaviour. It’s unwarranted, unnecessary, and unwelcome. If people complain about these individuals, perhaps action will be taken? I don’t mind negative comments - people have the right to free speech - but hate and abuse are uncalled for. I have no time for it, even online.

This sounds like something Neil Warnock would do, alright. A very interesting and amusing story.

Can you imagine if some Notts fans were more like this dog? Imagine the positivity and excitement!

Ah, the sweet taste of victory! It’s hard to forget the sight of our rivals driving away from Wembley with their tails between their legs. But hey, all’s fair in love and football, right? ????

I think the home shirt will grow on me; there’s time between now and its release for me to decide if I will buy it or not. I have got the away shirt; normally, I don’t buy away shirts, but I think this one will be a classic in years to come. I like everything about it; the material is very nice.

I would prefer to focus on PON, but I have considered joining. I wasn’t aware until recently that you had to have an Instagram account, so it’s unlikely I will until that changes. I just hope some of the idiots on Twitter don’t make their way over and ruin it there.

Luke Williams isn’t going to point out the problem when the club is trying hard to bridge the connection between them and the fans. However, many of the people who think we should have played better might have a fair point. Those who hurled abuse and said things towards certain players, like Aidan Stone, were not needed. Just look at the pressure it causes. It’s taken what seemed a merry point into something frustrating for all involved. Williams looks like a man who blames himself, like he could have protected them, but sometimes fans need to show a bit of encouragement. It’s a pre-season friendly; some supposed Notts fans are a shambles.

It’s good to see your username again, @Super_Danny_Allsopp. Welcome back to the community; it’s good to see you back.

I think Archie Mair needs more experience to become a regular number one. He’s quite far behind Sam Slocombe, and he should get that experience at Gateshead. It’s a very good signing for them; I wish him all the best.

From a defensive standpoint, it was a good game with much for Luke Williams to take away. Stoke City played well, but Notts made it easier for them and the defence let Aidan Stone down. He seems like a capable keeper, but he can only save what’s in front of him. If the defence can’t prevent one-on-ones, then Williams needs to reconsider. Had we started with our best options, things might have been different. So it’s not all bad. In my opinion, throwing some of the youngsters into a friendly like this can be detrimental as they may not be ready. The PA system sounded clear and was fine for speech, but for some reason, music was set to the same volume, which was deafening. The volume needs adjusting for music as I left with a headache from the loudness before the game and at half-time. It was like being right next to the speakers at a rock concert.

I thought the new sound system was set too high. It was deafening at times and I noticed some young people requiring headphones because of it. The club might have thought about it, as Notts does have a lot of fans with sensory concerns. Blasting them with a new sound system just because we can isn’t going to help. I would encourage them to turn it down. I don’t fancy going deaf. Stoke City looked like a decent Championship team. They went to win and wanted to show off a little. I don’t blame them because it was entertaining to see them knock the ball about. Aidan Stone could have done better at times. I didn’t see him being all that vocal, but defensively Notts were poor. Kyle Cameron got caught out quite a bit and just went to ground, some of which wasn’t even a foul on him. He needs to cut this out in the league, but it’s not convincing and it comes from his own decisions. The lad Notts played up top in the second half, was that Luther? He looked like he could create problems but didn’t look like a goal threat. He could have done with someone like Cedwyn Scott to play alongside. I don’t think the scoreline flattered Stoke. They worked hard and punished us for making too many silly decisions. It’s not the end of the world, but it does show that a good pressing team can turn our defence into jelly.

Notts should consider selling a digital copy of the programme. All modern Android and iPhones can download something that reads them. This would be a good idea, as a paper version just becomes clutter. I haven’t collected them for years, as they just take up space and I think 30 pages is more than enough. However, I would encourage the club to look at a digital copy and ensure that the quality of features remains high. Cut out some of the community stuff when it’s just filler. If there’s something worth mentioning, I like that, but most isn’t worth printing.

Welcome to PON, @rohan. It's nice to see another new member join the site, join in when you can.