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Anyone seen these two Magpie rascals, last spotted running down Meadow Lane. 🤣🤫

Good morning to one and all, what a lovely day so far. Thank you @Fan of Big Tone i think the antibiotics are starting to kick in and things are improving slightly. From experience i know success is not immediate, so I'm being a patient patient. Good results on the blood front, just the eyes to sort now eh? Thank you also @Chris it makes it such a pleasure to hear positive talk, weather it is banter, football or just a chat, it seems everything is always from the heart. A few words for Mr Infantino and Mr Trump :- We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended. 🤑

One to cheer 😄 A simplified urine test that may be relevant for at least some of us men..... Go outside and pee in the garden. If ants gather:- diabetes. If you pee on your feet:- prostate. If it smells like a barbecue:- cholesterol. If when you shake it, your wrist hurts:- osteoarthritis. If you return to the house with your penis still outside your pants:- Alzheimer's 🤣

No need to apologise @Chris as I said before, we are all behind you, and I am glad that you are feeling alot better 😊 Look after those eyes @Fan of Big Tone they are a precious asset. Not done much today as I am feeling a little under the weather, yet another urine infection, so having to take antibiotics for a week. Having had Prostrate Cancer, had it removed and suffered 2 years of incontinence, the artificial sphincter i have fitted tends to be great most of the time, but every now and then decides to cause a little infection, still it's better than wearing nappies. 🤠

Looking at it i find things understandable as :- From Jatta's perspective: It's a step up to a top-flight European league. He'll have the chance to test himself at a higher level and potentially earn a bigger contract. At 27, this is probably the ideal time in his career to make that move. But, and it is a but. From Notts County's perspective: Losing a striker who scored so many important goals is a huge blow. Replacing his goals and physical presence won't be easy, especially as the club prepares for life in League One. If the transfer fee is reinvested well, it could strengthen the squad overall, but there is always a risk when you sell your main goalscorer. I'd say it's one of those transfers that supporters understand but don't enjoy. Jatta became a real favourite at Meadow Lane, not least because of his goals and his role in helping County win promotion. The big question now is whether Martin Paterson's recruitment team can find someone capable of replacing those 17 league goals. If they can't, County's ambitions this season become much harder. Or have we already achieved that with the latest signings? ⚽️

Good morning one and all, I hope that you had a lovely weekend and are ready for this week's heatwave ☀️ glad to hear that your eyes are improving @Fan of Big Tone think I'm coming out in sympathy with you and your ailments as my migraines are getting more severe and lasting longer nowadays. Not a great deal of rain here in the midshires either, so we have had to increase feeding hay to our horses as there is no grass to keep them going. Lovely pictures once again @Piethagoram so serene and stunning views. Not so in France and Spain as Wildfires are claiming lives, properties and causing mayhem coupled with confusion. I feel it for the Firefighters who are working so hard for little reward. They are throwing everything at the situation with little or no reward. Although homes and businesses have been burned to the ground, most people and their pets have been evacuated, unfortunately wildlife is fighting for itself. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who are involved, may it all end soon without to much human and animal loss. 🙏🙏🙏

@Chris no one blames you for anything, where would we be without you my friend. You know that you have the backing from the majority on here, please don’t let someone/something as miniscule as this upset you and ruin your devotion to the PON. We all know and understand the depth of care and consideration you apply to this and we appreciate everything you do. Don't let a narrow minded bigot change you my friend. Stay strong and ignore. Today is a lovely warm day and the horses appreciated their hay and fresh water as you can see below.

What a beautiful morning down at the paddock this morning, rabbits galore enjoying the early morning sunrise, birds of all shapes and sizes singing to open the dawn chorus. Refreshing to feel a breeze on ones face and the sun breaking through, giving it's warmth, helping all to make a wonderful start to the day. All done, time to walk home (about 10 minutes) grab breakfast and see what needs attention today. 🤔Then later out to my favourite Indian restaurant The Water Liley for a well earned meal (Birthday voucher to take the wallet strain).🤑 Have a great day everyone 🤠

Luka Smyth has signed for Notts County after an impressive run of form with Finnish club VPS, where he scored seven goals in his opening 14 league matches of the 2026 season. At 22 years old his biggest strengths are: Physical presence: At around 6ft 4in (1.93m), he gives defenders plenty to think about and is strong in the air. Penalty-box instincts: Most of his goals come from good movement inside the box rather than spectacular long-range efforts. Work rate: He presses defenders and is willing to battle for long balls, which can bring midfielders into play. Could this be the piece Martin has been looking for to complete the puzzle? Only time will tell, COYP ⚽️🤠

Sorry to hear about your eyes @Fan of Big Tone i hope they can get on top of it as something like that can be so frustrating and a pain. Yes I must admit that I was so glad Spain won the World Cup, they were an example throughout the tournament, the other team were simply outplayed and reacted (suprise, surprise) with ungentlemany conduct and violence. @Chris hope you have a great day with your dad and family members as you did Saturday. Nothing beats family time. I do hope that @The Anti-Clough is OK, please let us know if you are contacted @Chris Everywhere looks so bland, The sun has bleached all the land. Mrs rabbit searching for grass, Nothing doing, you'll have to pass. The only remedy this time of course, Is feeding hay to each and every horse. Every day we pray for rain, The weather forecast is dry again. Another spell with nothing forecast, How long will this misery last. Keep the faith, all soon will change, Frost, snow and rain is within range. Have a great day/week everyone 🤠

Welcome to Pon @Paul Reaney please dive in as the waters are calm pre season, things could get a little choppy as we progress, but never fear we have Martin at the helm. Enjoy the banter and camaraderie and feel free to give your all to the cause. 🤠

Looks too much like last seasons shirt for me at a glance. I have to agree with @StarkMallard the design is a little wanting, next we'll be wearing all black with hardly any white. Come on Puma let's have some historic thoughts in future designs please.

Good morning, on the LNER train to London, off to Wembley Stadium ready for Bruno Mars this evening 😀 Sorry to hear about your eye problem @Fan of Big Tone and it hindering your park run, maybe a reason behind it. An eye patch might help 👍☠️🏴‍☠️🦜 but please don't turn into a pirate, eye eye 🤣

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 No heart, no passion. Manager not good enough. 🇦🇷 Totally committed, full of heart and passion. You could see it in their eyes.

Thank you @Piethagoram for the pictures once again, I have always wondered what the way posts indicated. This marker is on the Camino de Santiago route that starts in Hirtshals, Denmark. Hirtshals is one of the northern starting points for pilgrims travelling through Denmark and Germany before eventually reaching Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. It is right what is said, you learn something new every day and that is a bonus. Thank you also @Fan of Big Tone for your contribution to photo of the Year. Mother and cygnets enjoying calm waters, how wonderful nature is at times. So sad the father didn't make it, I'm sure he would be proud of them all. Rather a dull start to the day today and much cooler, I have completed my chores down at the stables and had a lovely walk back home. Just bitting and bobbing for me today, might run the mower over the grass (what's left of it) and tidy everywhere up, then prepare for the game this evening 🤔 Come on England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Sorry @Fan of Big Tone there is little chance of rain for the foreseeable future. On the fire front, it's an absolute nightmare for Firefighters at the moment as irresponsible people are not thinking when discarding cigarette butt's or portable bar b ques and glass bottles these items are easily disposed of if a small amount of thought is used. These needless fires use up resources and leave very little if a serious incident occurs, so please THINK 🤔 Well done again @Chris for your endless hard work and enthusiasm, you are a shining example to us all. I hope you can keep Super under control as we don't want to see Forest fans running scared 😂

Thank you @Piethagoram for the array of beautiful pictures from Viborg Cathedral, looks like it's definitely worth a visit.

As a Notts fan, I am not too worried by a 2-0 defeat to Viborg. Viborg are a strong Danish top-flight side and are further along in their pre-season preparations. The game was goalless at half-time before Dorian Junior scored twice in the second half. A few things I'd take from it: The result is secondary. Pre-season is about fitness, building partnerships and giving players minutes. The first half was encouraging. Holding a good Superliga team to 0-0 suggests we were well organised. The second half showed where work is needed. Fitness levels, concentration and squad depth often get exposed after the break in these games. Martin will probably be more interested in whether his style of play is taking shape than the scoreline itself. If the team creates chances and looks more cohesive with each friendly, that's a better sign than winning every pre-season match. Looking forward to Tuesday now.

Sunsoaked good morning to everyone. This morning I have been treated to a stunning vision that has seemed to have dissappeared over the last few years, but now looks to be in abundance. How beautiful is that, made my day for sure. Take care everyone of yourselves, loved ones and anybody who is in need. 👍♥️

Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. Only time will tell 🤔⚽️

I look at it this way Positives At 25, he's entering what should be his prime years. He's a big, physical striker who gives the team a different option to play into. He presses, competes well aerially, and can bring others into the game. If Martin Paterson wants more variety in attack in League One, he fits that profile. Concerns His recent goalscoring record is modest. Last season he scored just one goal across his time with Dundee and on loan at Harrogate Town. He isn't the sort of signing that immediately makes you think "20-goal striker." My feeling is that this is a low-risk squad signing rather than the main striker Notts will rely on. If he rediscovers the form he showed at Barrow, he could become a useful asset, but if Notts are aiming to stay comfortably in League One, I'd still expect them to bring in another forward with a stronger scoring record.

Best wishes for a quick recovery @super_ram and keep cool. 👌 So @theAnticlough you and yours are going off grid eh? Have a fantastic experience and keep applying the sun cream. What wonderful weather we are having at the moment and it will be getting warmer as the days progress. Enjoy and look after yourselves, but please be aware of the pull cold water has at this time and keep your eyes peeled if you are out and about. Plus if you know anyone that is vulnerable or has a disability and if you can, make sure they are ok, and also if help is needed be aware and offer help. Today i have placed our little man into a shaded paddock with plenty of water and hay to keep him going. I hope that he appreciates it and I know this will keep him cool.

I have to agree with you @Robbie something special happened last night. The whole England team, Manager and Staff deserve the highest accolade we can bestow upon them. They have done our country proud 👏 Can't believe @Fan of Big Tone you didn't watch it live and absolutely soak up the atmosphere with us all who did. Mrs P and myself, plus number 2 Son revelled in the battle that became England's last stand with 10 men, and did we stand proud as the minutes passed by, we sure did, even winning a penalty which made us comfortable for a few minutes more. Then their farce of a penalty appeal and reward made it squeaky bum time, supposedly for 11 minutes over the 90. The referee then even went over the time (on purpose I think) to keep the tension. As it is said everything comes to those who wait. ⚽️🥳🤠🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Hiya @Fan of Big Tone i hope that you successfully completed the park run and can still walk afterwards 😀 I'll be performing my first couch to front door and back (on several occasions) during the England match later tonight, especially when we score. The bet is that my movement map will show at least two different positions 🤔 All we have to do now is return our two youngest grandchildren to mum and dad, as we've had them for the weekend. Need more than 40 winks to prepare for another all nighter with the football. Come on England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Mellon, 22, has had productive loan spells with clubs including Morecambe, Dundee and Oldham Athletic. He's a quick, hard-working centre-forward who likes to run in behind defences, and many see him as a player with room to develop further. So probably one for the future if we sign him. The move is being discussed by journalists and supporters, but it remains at the negotiation stage, from what I've seen. If we do complete the signing, he would add pace and competition up front, particularly if the Notts are looking to strengthen for life in League One.