Joshua

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Rest in Peace, Dickie Bird. One of the few names I am aware of from the cricket scene, and I think it speaks for itself that.

I watched the match through the red button on Sky and thought Notts started well. It felt like one of those games where we would score early and then take control. Crewe had a few tidy moments, but I wasn’t worried until they scored from a corner. That goal seemed to unsettle us and change how we played. Crewe had a good spell for about ten to fifteen minutes after their goal. During that time, we looked sloppy and struggled to get back into the rhythm of the game. Once Notts found their footing again, they were clearly the better side over the full ninety minutes. Crewe were physical, with elbows flying, pushing and falling to the ground, but they did offer something going forward. They looked sharp on the counter, and Martin Paterson needs to find a way to help Notts stay solid by attacking more, rather than letting the pressure build through corners. It was gutting to lose to a penalty, especially when we had two clear shouts ourselves that could have changed the outcome. James Golding and Jack Lankester were lucky to stay on the pitch. Golding should have been sent off after three separate offences. He elbowed Scott Robertson, shoved Jodi off the ball, kicked him on purpose, and pulled Alassana Jatta’s shirt so hard he couldn’t move. The referee saw it was a foul but didn’t show a card. Lankester also hit and kicked Robertson, then tried to make it look like Robertson was the one at fault. I hope Notts reports both incidents to the FA. Positives: Good performance away from home Tyrese Hall is starting to settle in Jodi looked back to his best Nick Tsaroulla scored a brilliant goal Notts played the better football overall Negatives: Gave away a soft penalty Lacked sharpness in front of goal Poor marking for Crewe’s first goal Slow to respond after conceding early on

I think it's better to look at the gesture in terms of what it means for the club, rather than how it might affect us as fans. That gives a more balanced and fair view. When you take away the emotional side and focus on the club itself, people tend to think more clearly. It helps to see things as they are, not just how they feel. I believe it's a positive move. I don't see it as a way to silence fans or stop criticism. The Reedtz brothers are clever businessmen, and writing off £10 million shows they care about the club before anything else.

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Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Ipswich Town Sheffield United 3-1 Charlton Athletic Joker Cardiff City 1-0 Bradford City Wycombe Wanderers 1-1 Northampton Town Bromley 1-0 Chesterfield Salford City 1-0 Swindon Town Altrincham 1-0 Carlisle United Tamworth 1-1 Yeovil Town

I hope we can move on from the Gillingham match and show that we’re improving, especially at home. It’s important to start picking up wins again and build some confidence. Notts don’t need to say we have to win ugly or play well every time. I just want to see progress and let the football speak for itself. Crawley should be a good test for Martin Paterson. I think they’ll make the first half tricky, and we’ll need to use the bench well in the second half to keep control and push for the result.

Stoke City 1-3 Birmingham City Wrexham 0-1 QPR AFC Wimbledon 1-2 Rotherham United Leyton Orient 2-1 Bolton Wanderers Joker Bristol Rovers 2-0 Barrow Fleetwood Town 1-1 Walsall Hartlepool United 2-0 Brackley Town Wealdstone 1-1 Gateshead

It’s hard to read some of the things being said about the Reedtz brothers, especially after everything the club has been through. We’ve had so many setbacks and disappointments over the years, and now we’re finally in a place that feels hopeful. Even though the season didn’t start well, I’ve always believed the squad has real quality. The players care, and you can see that in how they play and how they carry themselves. It’s not just about talent, it’s about heart, and I think we’ve got that. What matters most is that the club is in the hands of people who understand football. They might not always get every decision right, or know the perfect route to success, but their commitment to making things better is clear. I believe their long-term plan will pay off. I find it frustrating when people call for them to leave just because we’re not climbing the leagues fast enough. We’re not owed anything, we have to work for it, together. Progress takes time, and I’d rather build something strong than chase quick fixes.

Bolton Wanderers 1-1 AFC Wimbledon Doncaster Rovers 1-0 Bradford City Cambridge United 2-0 Oldham Athletic Joker Salford City 3-1 Tranmere Rovers Walsall 2-2 Chesterfield Forest Green Rovers 2-1 Hartlepool United Tamworth 2-2 Eastleigh Yeovil Town 1-1 York City

Shola Ameobi. Before he joined us in 2017, he was playing for Fleetwood Town. Even that felt strange at the time. It was hard to believe a former Premier League striker like Ameobi had ended up there.

I’ve only ever known one train station in Nottingham, and I don’t like what they did to it when they fixed it up. It used to look really nice, but now it feels like they’ve mixed in new styles that don’t match the old building. It looks a bit messy now. It’s easier for taxis, parking and dropping people off, which is good. But they’ve messed up how the station looks, and that’s a shame. Trying to catch a train there can be really annoying. Sometimes they change the platform just five minutes before it leaves, and it makes everything stressful. I don’t understand why Nottingham is so bad at this. Other places seem to manage better.

I don’t want to say Notts has to win, even though I do think we’ve got a good chance against Fleetwood. The team still needs time to settle and get better, so I wouldn’t be surprised if we have a few problems before things start working properly. I’m hoping we can at least get a draw, but I do think we might deserve a win. What matters most is making good chances and defending well. The defenders need to do all they can to help Kelle Roos.

I still think we need another striker, but it looks like a young player will be used instead. That’s a bit disappointing, but I’d rather see someone from our own club get a chance. What’s annoying is how we’ve let other young strikers go without giving them a proper try. It wouldn’t be fair to do that again. If he’s going to help now, we should help him grow into a good option for the future. I just hope we don’t let him do well, then sign someone else and put Traore up front instead.

The club’s message was pretty normal, but it shows they’re trying to make Notts strong for the future. Some people might not like the bit about the owners not putting money in, but I think it’s a good thing. It means we won’t have big debts later on if the Reedtz brothers ever leave. We’ve had owners before who spent badly and got us into trouble, even taken to court. That’s why I get annoyed when fans moan about the club having a proper plan. It’s not something that changes every season, it’s meant to help us in the long run.