CliftonMagpie

Hello, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham @Alan Underwood.

Feel free to tell us a little about yourself, until then I hope you enjoy what you see on here.

I don’t know, it’s anyone’s guess, but there will be a reason, and the process has worked well so far. Every appointment the Reedtz brothers have made has kept us moving forward, and I trust them completely in their decision.

Whoever takes charge next, I will back them fully because we need that unity to push on from League Two. Hopefully, they get off to a strong start, as that will help bring more fans onside. Support the club, not just the people who come and go.

You called it right, @gtownjohnno. I wasn’t expecting the club to make any more signings just yet.

I’ll sign up to the Discord channel when I get the chance. I agree that having a live space outside the site is a great way to connect and build the community even further.

He looks determined, and having strong players around him will only help bring out his natural game. As others have pointed out, he brings something different to the team. We may not have signed someone from a higher level, but football is about the journey, working hard and making the most of every opportunity. Hopefully, he’ll become a cult hero at Notts, and as fans, we’ll do our best to make him feel welcome.

What makes supporting Notts County at Meadow Lane so special? The history or the passion or the sense of belonging? Each person enjoys the club for their own reasons. It is pleasant to listen to various viewpoints.

When you're at the game, are you always doing something prior to the kick-off? Maybe an afternoon pub visit, a meal nearby, or a meeting of other fans beforehand before heading down into the stands.

For a few fans, the build-up is half the fun as watching the match itself, an anticipation of the atmosphere and the game in general.

Notts fandom is an emotional rollercoaster, highs and lows and all the rest. Your experience likely had something unique that stood out. It could have been the loud noise from the crowd, the friendly atmosphere among supporters or the excitement of watching the team perform. Each fan values the matchday experience differently.

Let's discuss how we all get the best out of the atmosphere and the matchday rituals. What do you do, and how does it make you love Notts?

Hello, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham @SRK1862.

Care to tell us a little about yourself?

Don't be afraid to say hello, or to let us know a bit about yourself @Oliver Reedtz.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham from me as well.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @battman.

How do you cope with the close season? What other hobbies do you do to distract yourself when the news isn’t as forthcoming, like it is now? How do you handle that? Are you constantly pressing F5 on social media or the official Notts site?

I thought this suited the general discussion more, as some answers might focus on things other than football.

I don’t mind when it’s quiet, but I don’t like it when rumours start causing issues. I prefer to wait for official news. I don’t mind sharing my thoughts, but I don’t take everything too seriously.

During the close season, I spend more time catching up on things I usually prioritise Notts over. This includes my personal life, eating healthier, and going to the gym. Some long-time members might remember that I am recovering from a serious injury. Having no football has helped me focus on that more and find time for PON.

I am also a Kopite and have been since I first started going. At the beginning, I would go with family, but now I go by myself as some of my relatives have moved away from Nottingham. My grandfather, who started all of this, sadly passed away last season. Only one uncle still goes, but he sits in the Pavis.

Hello, @Warrenpie.

Welcome to our community, I do hope you enjoy being a member of PON.

Welcome @Aw Saint.

It's good to see someone outside of the fan base showing an interest in the club, Notts might become your favourite English club. Notts have the habit of being very late with the kit launches, and if you order online make sure to check back. Last season there was an error that said stock had sold out, when the club shop was still selling them. Fans who called managed to get past the online messages.

Welcome @Sheffield Pie.

If you need any help setting up your profile, choosing a display picture etc. Please do reach out! It's great to see you joining in.

I think those making changes to the game, especially its structure, have no real ideas. This seems more about money and selling the World Cup to different countries to attract more visitors.

It’s a bad decision. The 32-team format worked well. Expanding to 48 was a ridiculous jump that needs to be reversed.

10 hours ago, Piethagoram said:

One name always absent.... Craig Short.... great coaching experience now, would he want to return?

He had a difficult task when he took over, as the squad was broken apart after winning League Two in 2009. However, I would pass. I think someone with experience in the EFL would be a better choice.

It’s the same reason I wouldn’t bring back Shaun Derry. I also hope Kevin Nolan shows at Northampton Town that he isn’t suited to management.

Those places in Germany will be packed when Notts fans arrive for the game. I hope they have plenty of beer because anyone who has been to The Nest will know how often the plastic cups are used on match days.

It should be a great trip for those going. The result and performances won’t really matter.

Maybe the club has been trying to sort out the training facilities and the recent updates before turning their full attention to the takeover talks. It’s possible they’ve been working on these things in the background while also sorting out who might come in.

I’m sure there have been talks with head coaches, but it could still be early stages. They might be collecting all the right information before they make a final call. Leam Richardson could be a really good choice.

It all sounds very promising, but I just hope it’s something long term and not dropped after a couple of seasons. If we’re going to work with them, then it should really be our training base for the next five to ten years.

We’ve moved around a lot since we were last in League One, from the National setup at Burton to Arnold and so on. It would be good to finally have a proper home.

I think when Notts struggled, the predictability became more obvious. When they played well, the quality in the squad shone, and the creativity was much harder to read. While there are clear patterns, especially with play coming down the flanks, having players like Nick Tsaroulla, Kellan Gordon, and Jodi Jones means we will be heavily focused on the wider areas. Now that Will Jarvis has joined, we have plenty of options out wide and flexibility with Jodi and Jarvis if another wing-back is signed.

Having versatile players is important, as is keeping the back four stable and selecting those in form. However, addressing certain weaknesses goes beyond just predictability. I agree that more creativity through the centre of the park is needed and that the team should look for attacking moves rather than dropping back.

It's a good appointment. If the club have been planning this before bringing in the head coach, it makes sense. The coaching staff, along with the squad, stadium, and fan base, will help sell the club to whoever takes over from Stuart Maynard.

We finished well last season and had a strong first year back in the EFL. I hope having Dr David Rhodes at the club will help us push for League One football.

Welcome to Meadow Lane, David Rhodes!

😉 Tobias honest, I’m only interested in managers who have coached in the EFL, so I’d overlook Solberg for that reason.

Whoever comes in will have my full support, but I want someone with the experience, coaching ability, and tactics to get the best out of the squad. There are some very good managers out there, and I hope we’re seriously considering them, as we’re a good fit for clubs.

In my opinion, it all comes down to the wages.

Rest in Piece, Uriah Rennie. 😔

Hello, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. We are pleased to have you here @Johnnykingofthepies.

Hello, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. We are pleased to have you here @Simon Jackson.