Robbie

Top of the table clash ended in a draw tonight which suits Notts. Port Vale 1 Crewe 1 Notts are now fifth in the table, just two points behind second placed Walsall. Port Vale 1-1 Crewe Alexandra: Lankester earns injury time point for visitors WWW.BBC.CO.UK Crewe Alexandra move up to third in League Two after Jack Lankester's late...

A thread to keep an eye on what is happening in league 2 that might affect Notts & to initiate discussion on clubs in league 2 other than Notts.

I go for an eye test every year. I had to do that for my HGV license. I wasn't aware of the green and red light test. The optician can easily tell if you are long or short sighted by the eye test itself,but I suppose this test will help too. I'm short sighted. I've never needed glasses to read until the last few years, when I've had verifocal glasses.

It seems that the only FA that isn't a complete shambles at the moment is the Welsh FA.

A club needs to have some stability and give players time to help together. Players need to be able to fit into the Carlisle system if they have one. Chipping and changing managers and players isn't a good recipe for stability. No matter who the owner is, they need to have some understanding about association football. If they don't, they need to have a C/O that does.

I'm now on Bluesky to talk all things Notts, general sports & support PON on there too.

You couldn't make it up, but I'm not surprised.

Nice one @BiggestPieInGlasgow. I've seen donors from other clubs pitching in to help out. Nice to see it over £82k now.

It's sad that he didn't last long but it is totally indicative of football at the moment. If a manager isn't winning matches, their days are numbered, unless you are named Pep Guardiola of course. Although five defeats on the bounce isn't a good look for Pep.

Good afternoon all. A little late but been busy today, Some food shopping done this morning running errand for the Mrs. We have a food delivery too tomorrow. Both been out in the garden this afternoon planting bulbs for the spring. And yes, @Fan of Big Tone bending ones back at our ages brings on the creaky noises, the pain and discomfort. I prepared the pots, the wife does the planting. Picked up a load of leaves too. It's nice to have some colour during the spring Our old daffs had to be removed because they grew this past spring but didn't flower. They were about ten years old though. Now it's time to catch up on PON with a nice cappuccino.

I agree @liampie Didzy's playing time needs to be carefully managed. It's been hard to leave him out due to all the injuries, but he's so good in the supporting role, basically acting as an attacking midfielder. I think he will be rested against Peterborough & probably Scott will be in that role for that game. In the new year, if the injured players return, we may see him more on the bench & used as a game changer.

The Poll is now closed. Thank you to all who voted. I am pleased to announce, that by a large majority of PON members, George Abbott is the Pride of Nottingham's Man of the Match for his outstanding performance against Newport.

Up to date League table after today's games. Notts are up to fifth place at the halfway point of the season.

@liampie They have improved immeasurably from last season.

Match report on the great win this afternoon. Notts County Women FC, Match Report: Solihull Moors 0-5 Notts County WWW.NOTTSCOUNTYWOMENFC.CO.UK

Full time Great win for Notts.

GOOOOOAAAAAL, STEVENSON Solihull 0 Notts 5

Update.

Update.

GOOOOOAAAAAL KNOTT Solihull 0 Notts 4