BlackandWhiteArmy

I know many of a fan will be wishing for the club to focus on the league, but winning games especially cup matches can be something to ignite a season. We didn't start as our best, but there's no reason why we can't take each round as a chance to reward the players who are grafting. If the 2nd round can be reached, it would at the very least give the players some excitement and momentum to encourage positive form.

It’s also encouraging to hear how connected the team feels, even with injured players like Cedwyn Scott still being involved. That sort of unity is often overlooked but can be the difference-maker when it comes to big games. This season’s been exciting so far, let’s hope the cup run adds another layer of success.

BlackandWhitePie > BlackandWhiteArmy I just felt like making a change from "Pie."

If Notts County show up and play to their potential, I genuinely believe Crewe will face difficulties. I hope we can create the space to keep progressing because we often invite pressure when moving backward. Credit to Stuart Maynard; he appears to be coaching this tendency out of Notts County.

It was a red card any day of the week, the referee didn't want to challenge the Barrow players, and I think the player in question was named Barrow's Man of the Match. That says a lot because he wasn't very involved in the football, just the negative aspects.

Early signs are promising, and our fan base needs to give Stuart Maynard a fair chance. We are performing well in League Two, and if he can make progress with our away performances, things might improve. It will take time, and unfortunately, I believe some players are not quite up to the task we need, but Maynard will identify this, and things should improve more quickly over time.

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Hello Robbie, I couldn't find your username but I thought I would welcome you still.

Why did you join prideofnottingham.co.uk? I think I joined back in October. At that time, I found myself reading a lot about Notts online, and I thought the site was worth joining. I had been reading the site for a while, but it was the friendliness that won me over. What is your main highlight of being a member? I haven't been here long enough. How much have you seen PoN grow during your time? I have seen the site make great progress in 2023. When I first started reading the site in 2015, I felt that the content has improved significantly since then. As a community, what would you say are the three core values to PoN and why? It's fair to say that this is a great place for discussion. The friendliness is excellent, and you are made to feel comfortable, which is appreciated. There seems to be a large group very committed to delivering good content, and that's a win-win in my eyes. Excellent quality, dedication, and effort sum things up for me.

Well, if you were a natural, you would predict a draw again, I reckon. Stockport can be strong defensively when they're on form, so we'll need to get in behind them to make things happen. If we can defend reasonably well, the match should be entertaining and not too one-sided. The games at Meadow Lane this season have mostly been very good, and I hope this one will be too.

Hello, @Harry Buckley. Welcome to the PON community.

Bradford won't be as easy as the league table would suggest, but I think Notts has the quality to achieve the best outcome from the game. If Notts can strike a balance between a solid defence and an attacking style that we are fully capable of, and exploit that direct threat, it should be an enjoyable match.

It would be a great experience to see a dedicated and resolute Notts defeat Tranmere with ease. However, if the final score reflects such a result, it may be more due to Tranmere's errors. Going into the match, Notts should feel confident and being at ease with the ball is crucial.

The implementation of VAR and the human error that comes with it is often criticised. No official should be able to make a call without being fined and banned for several games. The decision to save a "mate" brings the game's reputation into question and damages the integrity of the official. This should be treated as seriously as match fixing. The motivation behind a decision should never be to save face, but rather to get the correct decision spot on. It is interesting to note that other sports have been able to implement similar systems without as much fuss. Is there something that football can learn from these sports?

I am astonished about Wrexham's result! A 10-goal thriller isn't exactly what you expect to see from newly promoted sides. It'll certainly be interesting to see how they respond in their next match.

I appreciate the honesty in Bostock's words; it's refreshing. He enjoyed his time at Doncaster, yet is completely committed to performing his best for Notts County now. I reckon that's a key aspect of football - respecting all teams, yet wholeheartedly striving for your own club's success.

The atmosphere at Meadow Lane felt great, electric when Notts scored and both sets of fans witnessed a great game of football with plenty of drama and excitement. There's nothing quite like a comeback victory to get the home fans on their feet, and I'm sure the Notts players heard us in full voice as our team fought back to claim all three points.

With a player like Macaulay Langstaff on your side, you know there are goals to be had. I'm curious if Luke Williams plans to play two strikers either all the time or just occasionally. I think Langstaff will benefit greatly from the new signings such as Dan Crowley and David McGoldrick. Whether it's a tap-in or not, you have to have talent to convert goals - just look at Kairo Mitchell.

Nemane's extension is fantastic for the morale of the club and the fans. His exceptional flair, speed, and unique play style make games exciting and gives supporters something to look forward to. Well done, Notts for securing his continued services! The next two years are looking brighter with such a talent on our side.

I like the fact that the manager expects the new arrivals to adapt quickly to his philosophy. This gives a super promise of a potentially exciting season. The manager's positive attitude will surely rub off onto the players and the staff.

Glad to see Matty Palmer getting the recognition he deserves. He's a class act and a real asset to the team.

Some Port Vale fans have expressed that he starts off well, but gradually becomes poor over time and concedes more than he saves. A lot of their fans are simply not bothered he was released. This either suggests we are taking a punt signing him or he just had a difficult time in his later stay with Port Vale. Good luck to him.

These fixtures are likely the best we’ve had in a while. There are some really great matches, such as Mansfield at home and Grimsby away. If Notts play their cards right, we could continue our form from last season and be in a strong position by Christmas.

It’s great news that he’s becoming a father. That should make life a lot easier and I don’t think it will distract him from doing his best. In fact, it should make him more determined to do well so he can provide everything his family needs. I wish him and his partner well and am excited about his signing.

It’s a good interview and very nice to read. Credit goes to Charlie for making McGoldrick relaxed enough to open up a bit further.