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Me, Liam and TheSkipper have agreed that if we miss a round, we’ll each put £10 into a jar for every one we miss. At the end of the season, we’ll donate the money in PON’s name. If that helps us stay on track, we’ll think about other ways to support a charity through the site. Bradford City 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers Doncaster Rovers 0-1 Exeter City Lincoln City 1-2 Reading Plymouth Argyle 1-3 Barnsley (joker) Barnet 1-0 Fleetwood Town Cambridge United 0-0 Cheltenham Town Grimsby Town 2-0 Crawley Town Walsall 0-1 Swindon Town

With all the comments from our fans, Barry Cotter was always going to get the Potter joke. His goal against Cardiff shows he’s got a bit of magic in him. He looks like he can create special moments.

It’s always felt like their current owner is holding onto the club when he should just sell and move on. He’s causing problems that don’t need to happen. He’s damaging Morecambe, and it’s time he did the right thing. Let someone else take over and give the club a chance. Sadly, it looks like things will get worse before they improve.

Hello, welcome to PON @Chedozie. I also praise you for your choice of usernames, I am not as familiar with Chedozie because he played before I was born but I have seen clips of him. I hope you join in with us.

He speaks honestly, and I like that. He seems to want some control over the questions he answers, which makes sense. It can be annoying when the media keep asking about promotion. If he thinks the squad is capable, he’s unlikely to say no. No manager would want to deny their team. But his focus on performances shows he believes the players can do well. We’re capable of putting in good displays. Results might not always go our way, but if we work hard and defend properly, the good results should follow.

Harry Potter can do magic and stands up for what he believes in. He shows courage and always tries to protect others. Jesus, no offence meant to anyone religious, is seen as a martyr. He didn’t fight in the usual sense, and there’s no magic like spells or powers. His main significance is that people believe he’s the son of God.

Hello, @one-two pie. Welcome! I also hope you grow to love being a part of PON. We're a very friendly community, and we enjoy nothing more than discussing the club. You should find the site to be enjoyable.

It’s the sort of content you put on when you’re bored, just to have something playing while you do other things. It doesn’t really grab you. I agree, it looks a bit daft when they’re throwing money around for no reason, especially with the cost of living being so high. There are plenty of people who’d love to have that kind of cash just to afford basic things like food. I do enjoy some of the stuff they put out, but I also think it’s a bit shameful how they act like it’s normal to waste money just because they’ve got it lying around. It shows a real lack of awareness.

Hello, @Terry Lyons. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. It's good to have you here.

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Hello @DublinPie, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. It's good to have you here.

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The quality feels lazy. I did think Leigh Curtis did a few good things, and so did the lad who came after him, but their focus doesn’t seem to match what we care about as fans. I’ll give credit when it’s due. That goes for Ratio Nottingham and BBC Sport as well. When they do something good, I’ll say so. I just don’t see the point of buying a paper that ends up in the bin after a quick read. The website is off-putting too. There are far too many spammy adverts to bother with it.

It’s bad for the fans, but it’s good that they are being looked into for breaking the rules. But when some clubs can get away with charges or put them off, you can’t help but wonder how fair the rules are. They are supposed to keep football on a level playing field and stop clubs bending them to suit themselves.

David McGoldrick finished well, even though he looked slow and heavy-footed before he struck the ball. He timed it just right in the end. Not being biased, but Vimal Yoganathan’s goal was much better. It showed real skill and reminded me of what Didzy is capable of when he’s sharp. That said, people do tend to go overboard when former players score. There's often more excitement than the goal itself deserves.

Hello, @MC 11. Welcome to PON. You will find the Pride of Nottingham to be inviting and easy to get involved in, please do drop by and introduce yourself to us.

Speeding is against the law no matter who you are, so he got what was coming to him. Fame shouldn’t mean special treatment. As for his football career, it seems like his name has done more work than his skills. He’s known more for getting jobs because of who he is, not how well he manages. That’s never a good look.

What if Andrew Lloyd Webber played a joke on David Baddiel, just because David believed a rumour that Andrew thought he was Ben Elton? It would be quite a clever way to poke fun at the mix-up. It’s a funny story, though.

There are some valid frustrations, but I believe the criticism is a bit harsh in places. The Notts media team generally does a solid job during the season and understandably quietens during pre-season. It would be great to see more creative use of that downtime, saved content or even smaller updates could help fans feel included. It's true we haven't had those regular CEO updates like we did under Jason Turner, and the absence of that personal touch does leave a gap. As for fan engagement I agree it feels more corporate now. A return to that interactive community-first approach we once had would be welcome. However, I don't think the media team is ignoring fans. It might be more about time priorities and perhaps even burnout. Recruitment-wise, I'm not worried yet. There is still time to add depth and plug the gaps. Yes we need an experienced goalkeeper no doubt, but I don't think the club has lost its way on data-driven signings. It's possible we've faced player rejections we don't hear about or we're being patient to land the right fit. With the CEO, I do have questions. Communication feels limited and less transparent than it used to be, and more proactive engagement would not hurt. Jason Turner set a high standard there, and I would love to see that ethos return. As for Martin Paterson, I'm keeping an open mind. He seems professional and thoughtful in his interviews, and judging him before a ball has been kicked feels premature. Pre-season can give clues, but competitive matches will tell us much more. I sense some of the concerns, but I wouldn't say the club is in crisis. We've built something strong over recent seasons, and it's worth being patient before jumping to conclusions.

If you're staying for two full days, you could spend the first day exploring Nottingham and the second visiting somewhere nearby. That way, you get a good mix of local sights and a change of scenery. If you like going for walks, Derby has some lovely places to see. The Derby Cathedral is a great landmark, and Chaddesden Wood and Markeaton Park are peaceful spots for a stroll or a bit of nature. St Peter's Church is worth a visit, and if you're into museums, the Museum of Making and Derby Museum & Art Gallery are both good choices with interesting collections. Back in Nottingham, Castle Fine Art and Nottingham Contemporary might appeal to you if you're into artwork. The East Midlands is a lovely region to discover, and you could also look into Leicestershire or Northamptonshire for more ideas before finalising your trip.

Vanilla ice cream can be a bit hit and miss. A lot of it ends up tasting like cold milk, which isn’t how proper vanilla should taste when the pods are used the right way. Good vanilla has a lovely smell, and when it’s used in baking, it can taste amazing. It lifts the flavour and makes things feel richer. Strawberry’s my favourite when it comes to ice cream. I do enjoy vanilla too, but it’s probably my third or fourth pick overall.

It was a good result against a side that showed their quality last season. They may not have gone all out, but as a friendly, it’s a positive sign for Notts. Still, we’ll need to see how things go once the season kicks off before getting carried away. There’s always that bit of unknown until the real tests begin. I’m glad Jodi and Jatta played. They’re both key to how well we do, and having them involved early is a big plus.

I'm in the same boat as @TheSkipper, but it's only right to pay respect to the dead. I am sure plenty of people are saddened by her loss, and enjoyed her music. May she Rest in Peace.

I don't think he would act the way he does if he wasn't just being himself. I like how he talks to the players and the way he goes about things. If he gets angry, I don't know what he's like, so I can't really say. But if he's always calm and easy to talk to, and deals with stress well, he could be really good at motivating people. Then again, it didn’t do Sir Alex Ferguson any harm when he gave his players the hair dryer treatment.

Hearts have a really nice stadium from the pictures I’ve seen on Google. I can’t say much about the gates at Meadow Lane. I sit in the top half of the KOP and from up there you can see the Pavis Stand clearly. Sometimes the Family Stand looks quite empty, even though the attendance is about the same as when it looks full. I don’t know if it’s the Pavis or KOP that has more people, or if the away fans help boost the numbers. But as long as we keep getting over 10,000, it shows the club is going in the right direction.