CliftonMagpie

Hello, @andrew lord. Welcome to PON, I hope to see you online and sharing your thoughts in the future.

Hello, @Charlie_ncfc. Welcome to the PON site and community, be sure to join in when you can.

Do you like it, @Piethagoram? I’m not a fan of it, or even the regular version. The texture puts me off. I don’t like white or dark chocolate either. Milk chocolate is the only one I enjoy, and even then, it depends a lot on what it’s paired with. I was surprised when Poundland copied it with their Twin Peaks.

I love the choice in username! Great decision!! 👍🏻👏🏻 Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @piedestrian. If your username is any indication to your personality, I think you would fit right in and I would highly encourage you to spread more humour within the PON community. It's great to have you here.

Hello, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham @John Wardle. It's great to be welcoming you, and although I am late. I do want to say welcome and hello. I hope by now you feel settled and familiar with the site.

Welcome to PON, @padma. It's nice to be saying hello, even if I am late to doing so.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @Scimitar76. Sorry to be saying hello so late, but I am delighted to see you have joined. Don't forget to join in when time allows you, just share what you feel and when you can.

Hello, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham @The Cheshunt Pie. Great choice is usernames! 👍🏻👏🏻

Hello, @Helen Measures. I am sorry that it's taken so long to welcome you, but just like the others before me. I am very pleased to be welcoming you to the Pride of Nottingham.

Hello @DistantBard24, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. It's very nice to be welcoming you, even though I am late to it. I hope to see you around the community!

Hello, @TFP. Sorry I missed your arrival to PON. I do want to extend the welcomes and say that it's great to have you here.

Hello, @k9muers. Sorry I missed your arrival, but it is great to see you that you have posted and setup your profile. Please don't forget about the community, just join in when you can. Until I see you again, welcome from me and enjoy the site!

Missing out on the playoffs would be a major disappointment, much like how we felt when we deserved promotion in the National League but underperformed in the playoff final against Chesterfield. That’s why I believe Walsall deserves a place in the automatics, they’ve shown they belong. I found their fans calling for the manager’s dismissal perplexing, even during a rough patch. Their situation highlights how harmony and unity are essential for clubs striving for promotion.

George Abbott has grown immensely since joining the first team. From a reserved player hesitant to celebrate with fans at the start of the season, he's developed into someone who could one day be a squad leader and a future club captain. His talent is undeniable, though he needs to manage his temper better as his short fuse can be a concern. Nonetheless, his growth as a player is exciting to watch.

Ian Burchnall did an adequate job during his time with Notts, but he wasn’t exceptional. He left the club for what he described as a "project" with Forest Green Rovers, jumping at the first opportunity to manage an EFL team. While I understand managers moving on, the way he left felt abrupt, and joining a struggling League One side wasn't a great career move. His tenure there reinforced that it was the wrong decision. While it’s nice he has fond memories of Notts, we’ve moved forward. I wouldn't welcome him back, just as I wouldn’t wish to see Luke Williams, Kevin Nolan, or Harry Kewell return.

Adam Chicksen’s injury is unfortunate, and I sympathise with him. Some fans think the club should offer him a new contract as a way of repaying him for his contributions during the promotion to the EFL. While I appreciate what he did for us, I don't think awarding him a contract purely out of sentiment is justified. His performances before and after that standout season were average. Clubs often support injured players through recovery, but it's common for players to move on once they regain fitness, even if offered a good deal. I hope Adam recovers swiftly, but I don’t think the club owes him anything.

David McGoldrick has had a remarkable season and could end it on a high note by clinching the League Two Golden Boot. It would be fitting given that this might be one of his final seasons. Whether he continues for another year remains uncertain, but he's certainly shown he's capable. Alassana Jatta has also been pivotal in our push for promotion, and it's wonderful to see him gaining recognition by representing Gambia as a Notts player. I wish them both the best in their race to finish as the top scorer.

Nick Tsaroulla’s injury is unfortunate, but it’s not the end of the world. At this stage, it’s reasonable to expect a significant layoff given the nature of the injury. With two guaranteed games remaining and the playoffs highly likely, it’s unrealistic to hope for a quick return. I send my best wishes to him for a strong recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the pitch when he’s ready.

It's a good read and very positive about Jatta's career and skill. It will draw more attention to him as a player, but that's something Notts will have to handle now that we're recruiting better players.

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Every year since I was a child, I have noticed product packages getting smaller. I feel consumers aren't as savvy as they should be. If more people spoke up and companies focused less on squeezing as much profit as possible, and instead sold products that flew off the shelves, it would be fairer. I understand there are outside factors, but most of it ends up being at the expense of the consumer.

It just goes to show how important it is to spend and invest wisely in your squad. I'm not surprised, as Notts have only been back in the EFL for one full season so far, and it takes time to catch up. This highlights the importance of higher gates at Meadow Lane and commercial efforts around the club, like early season ticket adoption, The Nest, and other revenue streams.

It's promising to see the club thinking ahead, but the appointment doesn't mean much to me at the moment. I'll reserve judgement until I see how he settles into the role and what he can bring to the team. The position seems straightforward, and he will have the backing needed to succeed. It's also encouraging to see the Reedtz family sticking to their network, which helps them deepen their understanding and build a routine for knowing what works. Although the role is new, previous experience should help. To me, though, it feels like a standard appointment.

The defeat against Colchester United was a setback, but it can be overcome with a strong performance against Salford. If Notts continue their current form, I think they can hold onto a playoff spot. However, achieving automatic promotion would require more consistent wins. Salford showed they could break us down and make things difficult at their ground. Although I wasn't there, I watched the highlights, and it was clear that Notts struggled to adjust to their gameplan. Hopefully, lessons have been learned since then, and I expect a very different match at Meadow Lane.

Tyler Miller's signing appears to be good cover. If he proves to be a strong addition and the club secures a longer-term deal, I'd be pleased to see this area addressed. With Sam Slocombe dealing with a back injury, there is a risk of being left without a first-choice goalkeeper, which could be a challenge. I think this signing is more about preparing for the playoffs rather than pushing for automatic promotion. It's great to see our fans already welcoming Miller and making him feel part of the team.