Joshua

Glad you’ve joined Pride of Nottingham @Daisy-Mae! You’re part of the community now, and we’re buzzing to see what you’ll bring.

Nice one for joining PON! Don’t be shy, say hello, @MikeWood and get stuck in, we’re all mates here.

I find it hard to understand how anyone couldn’t value the effort people put in to make PON such a special place. It’s brilliant to see, and I’m really grateful for the time I spent as part of the team. Working together to improve the site gave me a real sense of unity. It was a positive experience, and I enjoyed being part of it. Some people may go unnoticed, and others might feel underappreciated at times. But I believe the gaffer sees and values all the hard work that goes into keeping things going. Thanks to every subscriber, and to @Michael D Pie.. I’m sure you’re all helping to make a big difference and keeping the site going strong.

Not theAntiRed or TheAntiForest? 😂 Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, either way. It's good to have you on board and as part of our community. I do hope you will continue to share your thoughts, points and have a laugh with us.

I liked his interview, and I think he can get more fans on his side. It’s nice to hear him talk about improving the team. I did like how honest he was, but some experienced coaches know it’s better to talk about the good stuff in public and deal with the problems quietly behind the scenes. It’s still really early days, and I think the squad are starting to believe in him. It’s just that sometimes, when you say something a bit too honest, it might get used against you later. Like what he said about Lewis Macari. It was a fresh take, but Macari had scored a tough, messy goal. That kind of goal might’ve helped win some fans over, especially since a lot of people were complaining we hadn’t scored.

If I were able to go, I think I’d find this really helpful. Even so, it’s very interesting to read through, and I reckon it will make life a lot easier for fans who are travelling. Anyone heading out for the three-game tour in Germany would do well to take a proper look. It might even be worth printing it off and taking it along on the day.

The England Under-21s are really patient when they build up play, but when space opens, they burst into life. Sometimes I wish they wouldn’t pass backwards as much and instead keep pushing forward with more support and overlapping runs. They were a bit static at times and that can be a downside of playing out from the back, but overall, they put in a strong performance.

He definitely caused a stir with that fake Scottish brew. I’m glad he got found out, but I have to admit it was a clever trick. At first, I didn’t think it was much different to what some bottled water companies do when they repackage tap water and call it spring water.

I get the feeling he wasn’t happy about being passed over and wanted to keep the role he’d worked hard for. If he’d gone back to being a coach, maybe he’d have felt like he’d lost his chance to move forward again. With a few new coaches arriving and him still wanting to be assistant, the club probably felt they had enough in place. That must have made it harder for Joao Alves to take a step back, so in the end, they both agreed it was time for him to find something new.

The fixture list looks kind on paper, but things can change once the season starts. What I want most is for Meadow Lane to feel like a fortress again. That would lift the team, especially when they’re away from home, knowing the fans are backing them all the way. I like the look of the season and if we can build some momentum and follow Paterson’s strong attitude, we’ll be in a good place. A mate of mine who doesn’t even support Notts said Paterson reminds him of Vinnie Jones. He wondered if that tough, win-at-all-costs mindset could bring out the best in us. He’s a Chelsea fan, so take that how you will!

Sam gave a really good interview, and I'm glad he's sticking around. I think he'll make a great coach. Some people might wonder why he isn’t the new goalkeeping coach, but he still has a lot to offer. He can help attacking players learn how to get past top keepers, which is just as useful.

Happy Birthday, @Fan of Big Tone. Great way to celebrate!

Welcome to Meadow Lane, Nimesh Patel. I agree with those before me in hoping that he can bring the best out of the academy and help young players find their path to the first team. Developing talent takes patience and the right guidance, and if he can provide that, the club will benefit greatly in the long run.

Whatever is going on at the club, it’s clearly keeping people busy. If there's a four-week break after the final game, it likely means people will be back in soon. The board might want to improve certain areas before speaking to the head coach. Talks could still be happening, or maybe terms have been agreed but not finalised yet for whatever reason. We can all guess, but until we know more, it's just a case of waiting.

Good luck to Jon. I don't think anyone can truly say who will or won't make a good assistant or manager. Wayne Rooney was a world class player, but he's not been great as a manager. On the other hand, some of the best managers never played at a high level or barely played at all.

Didn't the Forest chairman protest about VAR and the offside rules? I don’t think all these changes help, but if they make things a little clearer, then it’s a good thing overall.

I sit in the Kop and enjoy the view I have of the games. The atmosphere tends to be decent too. Hopefully, we can be much louder this upcoming campaign.

Hello, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. We are glad to be welcoming you @SRK1862.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @Aw Saint. Great to see a St Mirren's fan showing interest in Notts, there's a few fans that come down from Scotland. You might be lucky this year with the shirt releases, but I wouldn't count on it. They also sell out fast, as the club doesn't buy enough.

Hello, @Oliver Reedtz. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, you will see we are a friendly community. Despite "Reedtz" you would find this, very curious username. See you around.

It's really good to see you joining in @PieHard, welcome to the community! The Pride of Nottingham is a very enjoyable site, and considering social media is where most people tend to hang out it's refreshing to have a site like this to come and avoid all that negative stuff.

He played before I started watching Notts, but I'm grateful for everything he did and for the support he gave the club during the fundraising efforts. I wish him all the best in his recovery. It sounds like a horrible thing to go through. I hope he’s able to walk again and get back to a more normal life.

I know of the Beach Boys and have listened to their music, but I'm not too familiar with the members. From reading the comments, it seems he was one of the main members and wrote many of the lyrics. It's very sad to hear that he has passed away.

It's good to see more of you on PON. Have belief in what this site offers and you'll find it's a really friendly community. I don't see what all the fuss is about, but the main thing is you're here now. Get involved with the Notts content, support everything to do with the club, and enjoy the chats.

Notts had plenty of chances to change the outcome well before Jatta was sent off. Conor Grant should have put more power on his chip, that was a huge miss for us and a sign of how unfortunate we would be. I don’t think Wimbledon looked all that strong in their win. They have a good keeper and height in their defence, but I wouldn’t rule Notts out doing better away from home. Still, the loss was disappointing. I don’t fault the effort from any player. I just wish some of those close calls had been finished more clinically. Jodi Jones gave me hope when he smashed the post, and Goodman celebrated as if he had saved it.