CliftonMagpie

Celvin Miller wasn’t the greatest of signings, but there was something about him that makes clubs willing to take a risk. It won’t be long before he moves on to another club. It’s a pity he doesn’t care more about his career to truly focus on being a valuable asset to a club. He has the talent, but perhaps not the motivation.

I’m not particularly concerned about Lewis Macari. I believe it’s a decent signing, but not the solution to our issues. He’s a future regular, but for now, he deserves to be used as needed. I’m happy with the signing, but I hope it won’t be an expensive fee to make him a permanent player.

I’m not particularly concerned about Michael Doyle. I don’t think Woking is a place where he’ll learn and stay for a long time. I give him a maximum of 12-14 months.

Round 18: Clue: I am a father whose daughter has chosen to tread the same path as I did. Her given name is far simpler to articulate compared to mine. I had the pleasure of a brief period with Notts County. Can you guess who I am? Points Table: @Fan of Big Tone - 8 @Fozzy - 5 @super_ram - 2 @KB1862 - 1 @liampie - 1 @Piethagoram - 1

I don’t think we’re doing too badly, despite recent results being poor. It’s more about the performances. We’re not winning ugly, and the attractive football we used to play that allowed us to control games has diminished, but that’s football. We can’t demand Luke Williams’ dismissal, but we can question decisions, the players’ attitudes, etc. It’s all about making fair comments, not immature ones.

This is something that’s been necessary for years, especially when you’re at the top of the stands. Sometimes you need something to grip, particularly when it’s cold or slippery. It’s not just the Pavis stand, the KOP is also steep and challenging for some.

I understand that Christmas can be a challenging period for some, so I wanted to extend a hand to the PON community. If anyone is struggling or would like to chat with someone who's always ready to listen, please feel free to send me a private message. In the meantime, how about we engage in a general chat about topics not related to football? I'm aware that Tony usually posts about the weekends, but I thought we could discuss what everyone is planning for Christmas and the New Year? To get the conversation started, we can then shift to any topic that comes up. The main goal is to have a discussion where we all listen to each other.

Looking forward to the next round, well done to all and let’s aim for more than 7 points in the upcoming round. Let’s add a bit of excitement. I might not stand a chance, but it’s all part of the learning process.

A regular round of ‘Guess Who’ will be posted between 5pm and 6pm. @Fozzy @Fan of Big Tone @Piethagoram @DangerousSausage @super_ram Please continue to send in your guesses and join in the fun. Hopefully, this will lift spirits amidst the recent disappointment surrounding Notts.

When Notts loses, we fans don’t get to hear from the players, which prevents us from gaining a clear understanding of a player’s thoughts. I realise this is mostly done to protect the players, but for a club that claims to want an open dialogue with the fans and encourages players to connect with the fans, I’m not keen on the club avoiding player interviews just because we lost a match. Negative comments will appear on social media regardless, and I can’t help but think they could be handled more effectively if done.

I believe everyone needs to take a breather, concentrate on what has previously brought the club success, and try not to focus too much on past mistakes. There was always a possibility that we would go through a period where defeats would start to creep in. We’ve gone from believing we can win any match to losing ones we shouldn’t on paper. To keep our season on track, the players must start paying attention to Luke Williams - although perhaps he needs to take a step back to fully understand what’s happening.

Given our recent tendency to concede careless goals, it will always be challenging for the defence to bounce back. We need to let our offence take the lead again. Rather than focusing on the defence, the midfield could alleviate some pressure, but the rest is up to Luke Williams.

I’ve never heard of him, I have no clue who Mark Briggs is. Someone more knowledgeable needs to enlighten us youngsters.

This is all quite surprising, but then again, there are some suspicious occurrences in Turkey. That being said, there’s no justification for taking matters into your own hands and attacking a match official. I bet this evokes memories of our own fans from a past era when violence was more prevalent in the English leagues.

You wouldn’t want to be in a police lineup, as there are even people you encounter daily who resemble them! I wager there are a few more managers who do as well.

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Jamie Turley, who didn’t receive much appreciation, would have been more loved and connected with the fans had he joined us in any other season. Instead, there were unsettling individuals attempting to follow his wife on Twitter and labelling Jamie Turley as useless. He was a good player who unfortunately joined at an inopportune time.

We’ve had a hectic period, facing various teams. We’ve performed well against some, but could have improved against others, like Walsall. I believe it’s crucial to regroup and maintain focus during matches, and hopefully, our training will yield results over time. I don’t think Walsall were particularly outstanding; their victory was more a reflection of our shortcomings. They reacted, while we let our spirits drop and didn’t sustain the same level of effort.

@Fan of Big Tone Spot on! The player is indeed Peter Reid. I’ll keep you updated about the upcoming round. Thanks for your guesses and participation. We’ll be moving on to the next round shortly! Stay tuned for more updates on this.

We’re aware of what Harrogate brings to the table, but I’m hopeful that we can leave all the disappointment in the past and concentrate on returning to consistent performances. I’m not overly concerned if we win without flair, but I do believe that for the sake of consistency, it’s always better to play well. I think this makes it easier for form to come naturally. Luke Williams needs to work out how to compensate for the void left by Matt Palmer’s injury. He’s one player we’re sorely missing, and it’s no surprise that his absence is keenly felt. Dan Gosling hasn’t made much of an impact so far, so perhaps it’s time to let him start a match and see how he fares from the get-go? I’ll be attending the match, so I’m hoping for some form of entertainment.

No, it isn’t George Best. The hint I’d offer is that I’ve never seen this individual appear under the age of 40.

He’s back in the Irish league, demonstrating his mediocrity, unable to make the grade in the Championship or League One. He should have performed well, but he appears to be a bit of a nuisance.

When does deducting points lose its significance? Surely, if they’re penalised by 141 points, their season is effectively finished. It seems futile to let them carry on if it’s going to have a harmful effect on the club in the long run.

Following the 17th round, Tony has widened his lead to 2 points. I’ll inquire with the gaffer about posting a bonus round featuring a photo of a footballer (who may not be associated with Notts). I’ll then let you know when the 18th round is scheduled. Points Table: @Fan of Big Tone - 7 @Fozzy - 5 @super_ram - 2 @KB1862 - 1 @liampie,- 1 @Piethagoram- 1

@Fan of Big Tone No, he hasn't. It's not Cal Roberts. A further clue is that the owner of the club at the time was his biggest fan.