CliftonMagpie

I think Luke Williams may need to consider giving more players defensive instructions to counter any long balls or threats. I would like to see Kyle Cameron focus less on attacking and more on being solid at the back. He has been losing the ball too much for my liking. It’s important that he doesn’t get the urge to run with the ball, as it’s been a while since he has put it to any effective use. He usually just gives the ball away softly. Don’t get me wrong, I like the Skipper, but I think he has created his own problems. We can’t afford to make any silly mistakes against Chesterfield.

Curtis Thompson received many awards during his time with Wycombe Wanderers. He has Championship experience, which I wouldn’t mind seeing if he would sign since he can play out wide as well as in the middle. I also think he would be a good squad addition for Derby County. However, I believe we will be looking at different players as he doesn’t quite fit our recruitment style. He fit their recruitment, which was similar to ours, but that was five years ago.

We all dream of having Jodi Jones on our team. Once his contract expires, I bet his agent will be flooded with interest. So, it could be in our best interest to act now. I hope that we are already in talks with Jodi. It would seem foolish to bring him in on loan and not try to persuade him to give us a few years of his career. At his age, he still has time to learn and improve before reaching his prime. I think he would make us more attack-minded in a way that intimidates the opposition when he runs at them. That’s a luxury we can’t afford to miss if we can help it.

@KB1862 Yes, he wants Notts to go up. The competition between Wrexham has made him look at us differently. Who knows if it’s just because he’s a nice guy or down to Notts earning his respect. I don’t feel he’s motivated by media attention or trying to do interviews. He’s one of the most well-known actors in the world. Although, I do think Rob McElhenney has a bit of an ego. They’re both funny people and seem to just want the right teams to go up.

Unbelievable! KB1862 has guessed correctly. Next time, I will keep the same idea but eliminate any parts that aren’t as common. I thought I would certainly have people stuck and guessing for at least two more teasers! Fozzy was pipped to it. Things may start to become a bit more interesting. Points Table @Fozzy - 3 @KB1862 - 1 @super_ram- 1

This is an excellent piece from the viewpoint of Notts fans about the playoff game. Ryan, Colin and Matt cover everything about the game and it is something we can look back on and remember. I think the early goal made a big difference and gave some fans hope that we could come back. I bet nobody wanted to see penalties, just like me.

Round 5: Clue: This former English professional footballer was born in the North West. He played as a defender and represented England at youth level. He progressed through the ranks at a well-known team that competes in the top tier of English football. He later joined another team, where he made over 200 appearances and captained the side for two seasons. Apologies for not posting this earlier. I’ve caught a cold and have been resting to recover in time for Wembley. I’m feeling much better now. Good luck to everyone!

I’m pleased that things ultimately turned out in our favour. It was frustrating to fall behind 2-0 so quickly, but Aden Baldwin did well to bring Notts back on level terms. I thought it made a lot of sense to bring Jodi Jones on for Adam Chicksen. He seemed motivated and eager to get on the ball.

It's not often that you see a club owner actively cheering on a team they've been competing against for promotion. This kind of sportsmanship is rare and should be celebrated. It reflects well on the National League, Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds, and Notts County.

@super_ram Not even Hollywood could have scripted what happened, it was just wild, crazy and quintessentially Notts County.

Stall is a fantastic addition to the commentary team. I still miss Colin Slater, but Charlie is a good replacement for now. If he continues to be busy with Football Focus and other commitments, I hope we can find an even better replacement.

I suspect that the reason he features more after coming on as a substitute is to discourage other clubs from wanting to sign him. However, I imagine there is still a lot of interest in his services. He would be an excellent signing for any League One or Two team. I don’t understand why Oxford can’t make use of him - it’s their loss and hopefully our gain. His performance against Boreham Wood will have significantly increased the appeal of signing him.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - it’s wonderful to have you back taking pictures. The Notts community is fortunate to have you capturing their reactions. This gallery is excellent! Well done, mate!

Oh, I see now that you mentioned it earlier. I thought you were just teasing me with more revealing questions that others might notice. Points Table @Fozzy - 3 @super_ram - 1 The fifth round will commence tomorrow at 6 pm. I believe we have reached a stage in the game where we can introduce more structure. @Chris, would you be willing to share it on social media once I post the next round? Perhaps we can encourage more people to participate. Yes, you heard correctly. After a member correctly guesses, I will start announcing the times for the next round. I will also try to respond more promptly, but I won’t give away many clues at first. Why not join in the fifth round tomorrow? The time for the next round is mentioned above - it’s at 6 pm! @upthepies, @BromPie, @Joshua, @liampie, @4everapie, @gtownjohnno, @magpiejue, @DangerousSausage, @BESTpie, @thommo, @Piethagoram, @Richo, @Canadian, @Dripsey3, @ARLukomski, @MuddyPatchPie, @KB1862, @menzinho, @nottsnutter, @AmericanPie, @TheSkipper.

It must have been traumatic for you to live in Nottingham while supporting Derby. Although Notts fans tend to like Derby supporters and there is a sense of unity between them, the presence of Woodward and armchair supporters who gloat, exaggerate Forest’s achievements, and pretend their support is superior to anyone who supports a different team can be challenging. You have my sympathy. I believe that your experiences have made you a better person than those who have been difficult.

There was a lot of frustration with Notts. I thought we started poorly and that put us on the back foot. It was clear from early on that if Notts didn’t improve, Boreham Wood would cause trouble. They showed their threat early on and when they played football, they looked like a good team. Despite having one of the best defensive records in the National League, it was evident that they wanted to make it difficult. The questions Notts asked in the first half weren’t good enough. Boreham Wood engaged in a lot of negative antics such as diving, pushing, time-wasting and cheating. It didn’t reflect well on a team capable of technical, attractive football. It was a huge relief when the second half started brightly and Aden Baldwin’s first goal was pure class. Some fans near me had criticised his first-half performance but his strike was very good. Boreham Wood increased their theatrics and the referee became wise to it but could have stamped it out better by warning their players. Notts largely dominated the second half and time seemed to be running out before we finally equalised. Once Aden Baldwin scored his second goal, I felt confident that we could finish it off in the second half. A reminder to Boreham Wood fans: don’t chant early and don’t count your chickens when your defence becomes headless due to being dominated by a side fully capable of playing football.

Please, @Fozzy. You’ve earned the praise and the point. Can you tell me who it is for my own sanity? We can’t move forward without an answer. I clearly need to become more cunning!

Clifton, where I live, is predominantly Notts. At school, most people either didn’t support a club or liked Premier League teams. In Nottingham itself, it’s different. I’ve found groups of Forest fans to be the problem. Most are fine, but some are obsessed with the 80s and believe the city is only red. Since starting work, I don’t mind the banter because I can put them in their place. It doesn’t change that I’m a Nottingham lad supporting a Nottingham club. Some trouble causers in Forest don’t attend games or believe everyone born here should support Forest. It can be annoying but also funny. Has this always been the case? Have people at work or elsewhere ever tried to jokingly wind you up about supporting Notts?

Welcome to the community @nottsfan81! Be sure to check out the topic feed and dashboard pages if you have time to comment. It's great to see another new member join us.

@Chris, your graphics, illustrations and art are fantastic! I really appreciate your work here; the cover image is outstanding and deserves far more engagement than it has received so far. It’s simply on another level of excellence. Well done!

Welcome back to the community @Canadian! It’s great to see you again. PON has some brilliant discussions that you may find useful as an exile. We’re glad to have you back with us!

I’m excited for the upcoming National League playoff match between Notts County and Boreham Wood. It’s crucial that Notts County focuses on creating chances and avoids allowing Boreham Wood to force them to defend for extended periods on their home soil. It’s likely that Notts County will press and cause trouble for Boreham Wood, but I hope this doesn’t lead to errors at the back. I’m particularly keen to see Jodi Jones start, as he has the ability to take the game to the opposition better than most of our players. Alongside him, Arron Nemane, Adam Chicksen and Ruben Rodrigues will also be key aspects of the team. I believe Notts County has a good chance of winning the match, provided they maintain their focus on creating chances and avoiding defensive lapses. I’m excited to see how the team performs and hope for an entertaining and competitive game.

Thank you for your encouraging words and support. It’s great to know that you have good memories of Meadow Lane and Notts County. We’re optimistic about our chances of being promoted to League Two and we agree that Macaulay Langstaff is a fantastic striker. We appreciate your well wishes for our game against Boreham Wood on Sunday. We’ll give it our all!

@Fozzy

Macaulay Langstaff has been an incredible signing and player for Notts County. If he can help get us promoted, he will be one of the quickest legends that the club has ever had. He shines Notts County through and through.