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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.

The transfer comes after two seasons at Millwall, where he has found it difficult to establish himself as a regular starter in the Championship. Although he showed flashes of quality, he scored only five league goals during his time there. For Langstaff, the move to Salford is a chance to return to the level where he was so prolific. You'll remember his remarkable spell with us at County, when he fired us to promotion from the National League and then won the EFL League Two Golden Boot. Salford are aiming for promotion, and Langstaff has said that ambition was a major reason for joining the club. This move is likely to be of interest to our supporters. A lot of fans have expressed that they're pleased to see him back in League Two, where many believe he can rediscover the goalscoring form that made him such a fan favourite. Good luck to him, I hope he resurrects his career and becomes as prolific as before. 👍⚽️

I think the controversy is whether that is the right application of the technology. Many supporters, players and former referees argue that: If no one can see the contact in real time or on normal replays, it feels harsh for a goal to be overturned. The delay while technology checks microscopic touches takes away the spontaneity of scoring. Fans celebrate, only to have the moment erased over something that appears insignificant. On the other hand, those who support the current system argue: The laws don't distinguish between a large touch and a tiny one—a touch is a touch. Technology should apply the rules consistently rather than relying on subjective judgement. Without these tools, there would be just as much controversy over missed infringements. The bigger question may not be the technology itself, but the laws. Football has already changed its handball and offside interpretations several times in response to VAR. It's reasonable to ask whether the game should introduce a threshold for certain decisions or accept that some contacts are too trivial to overturn an on-field decision. For me, football has to strike a balance between accuracy and spectacle. Most fans accept using technology to correct clear mistakes. What many struggle with are decisions based on millimetres or imperceptible touches that no one in the stadium—even the referee—could realistically detect without advanced sensors. That's why incidents like this provoke such strong reactions: they raise the question of whether the game is becoming technically correct but emotionally unsatisfying. Let us all retreat back to the days when referees weren't wired up and Linesmen/Women used their eyesight and Flags, with common sense prevailing.

Good morning one and all. @Fan of Big Tone looks like you have a busy day ahead my friend. The thing is you are supposed to get plenty of sleep before taking on a plethora of tasks 😂😴 I hope you can stay awake long enough to fulfill your list of things needed doing. This little chap was supervising me carrying out my paddock duties this morning. No doubt upon the request of Mrs P 😉 I've called him Roger after my uncle, who i had coffee with yesterday. My chin is on the ground at the moment as I went (for the second time) yesterday to represent our estate residents at a Council Planning meeting, hoping to postpone the building of 133 new homes as an addition to our 160. The whole plot when permission was granted was for only 190 and now it will be 293 when finished. I now realise that Councillors do not listen and just pay lip service to give each one of us our precious 3 minutes of time to object, then go off at a tangent of their own. 🙁 Sad, sad day when greed comes to the forefront before safety and traffic accumulation consideration.

Nice one @Piethagoram William Ivory's latest stage play is The Market Deeping Model Railway Club. Inspired by a true story involving the real model railway club in Market Deeping. Focused on friendship, community, resilience, and the peculiar charm of British hobbyists, with an unexpected plot involving Rod Stewart, who is himself a keen model railway enthusiast. William Ivory, who was born in Southwell (a fellow Southwellian) is well known for writing the screenplay for Made in Dagenham and The Great Escaper, as well as television dramas such as Common as Muck. Hope you have a great time at the Playhouse. 🎭 I hope that the adverts are coming along @fanofbigtone, don't work too hard in these temperatures you are liable to melt. If you are in need of a slogan or two, give me a shout. 👍👌🤠

I certainly agree @Robbie this could be the year of the underdog. The world rankings are being blown apart, but i think that the standard of football has improved over the years and so called minnows have players that ply their trade in the big leagues world-wide therefore improving the team standard and stature. Coaches are becoming more wiley and concentrate on improving strengths, and therefore playing to them, typical example, the use of the low block and being patient, waiting for dead ball situations to give them the impact required. Ecuador did this to beat Germany, also Ghana tried the same against England but only got the draw. Although these methods are being utilised on a regular basis they are making the beautiful game not so beautiful, bring back the old ways of playing attractive skillful football to entertain and that is when the best team wins, also at the same time as improving an individuals game. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 👍 🤠

Morning all, I hope that every one is all tickety boo. Completed with Mrs P another match marathon last night, pulling in Brazil v Japan, then Germany v Paraguay followed by Netherlands v Morocco and to top it all exactly 2 hours 28 minutes worth of sleep afterwards😴 until the dreaded Binmen arrived closely followed by a very loud drain cleaning tanker. Then up, off to the horses, duty done and home for a very nice cup of tea 🍵 👌 Whatever you are doing, wherever you are going, keep smiling 🤠

100% correct @Piethagoram a revisit to the original 17 years ago with the same lineup, or close to it. Belinda Carlisle opening proceedings, followed by The Script and then Take That. What a fantastic show enjoyed by all.

Had a lovely weekend down the smoke as I took Mrs P to see her favourite group. We stayed in Canning Town and travelled to the venue by tube train 🚆 The weather was hot and humid on Saturday but cooled down favourably for the evening performance, we were so grateful. Mrs P informed me that we had clocked 15000 steps on our return, phew 😵‍💫 no wonder my legs felt like jelly 😅 Where did we go? And who did we see?? Answers on a postcard please 🤠

You are spot on @StarkMallard the tree is to be left for the time being as cuttings and seeds have been salvaged once it looked like the tree was dying. Once a decision has been made, due to safety reasons I think it will have to come down. Such a shame as in my early years, on school visits we used to go inside it and try to kiss the girls 😚🤣 Then alot later in time thugs set fire to the inside and we had to use foam to extinguish said fire, leaving arborists to treat the damage with a special coating. This actually worked so well the tree was back thriving and enjoying life.

Stunning pictures of Aachen Cathedral, what a beautiful building @Piethagoram makes you appreciate the hard work and design of such a phenomenal place. Starting to cool off a little @Chris over the weekend and into next week, I know what you mean regarding the heat, I'm melting at the moment 🫠 For centuries, the Major Oak has stood at the heart of Sherwood Forest, a living bridge between the past and present. This ancient giant, with a canopy stretching nearly 92 feet and a trunk measuring 33 feet around, has always been more than a tree. It has been a landmark, a gathering place, and a keeper of stories. For around a thousand years, the Major Oak has weathered storms and droughts, wars, and kings and queens. It has endured the rise and fall of kingdoms and the slow, steady reshaping of the English landscape. Its story is deeply woven into folklore. Legend says that Robin Hood and his Merry Men once sheltered beneath its vast canopy, finding refuge among its roots and branches. Whether myth or memory, the tale has become inseparable from the tree itself, adding a sense of magic to its astonishing presence - a magic that has carried through generations and will continue to inspire for generations to come. Its fame only grew with time. In the 1800s, Major Hayman Rooke, a soldier and antiquarian, wrote about the oak with such admiration that the Major Oak name became etched in history. Since then, visitors from across the world have travelled to stand beneath its great branches, hoping to feel, if only for a moment, part of its extraordinary history. Now, as the Major Oak reaches the end of its remarkable life, it marks a profound moment in the story of Sherwood Forest. Though its leaves will no longer flourish the way it once did, the legacy that remains is vibrant. The tales it inspired, the wonder it sparked, and the generations it touched will continue to shape the forest and the people who walk it. Long live the Major Oak, in our hearts and minds.

@Chris you are a legend and I applaud your skill and commitment for all that appears on this site. Thank you so much for all you do and the time spent making sure we all have great content 👏

Probably the standout. County beat the Blades 1-0 at Meadow Lane in August 2010 thanks to Lee Hughes. It was one of the defining results of the Sven-Göran Eriksson-backed promotion season carrying into League One. I think as me, fans will remember the superb 3-0 away win against Charlton at The Valley in 2011 under Martin Allen. One of the best away performances of that era.

My guess would be Notts County vs Mansfield Town at Meadow Lane. It's a strong local derby, would attract a big crowd, and would be an easy fixture for broadcasters to promote. Bring it on, COYP.