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Agree @McPie . Just listened to his interview and he comes across very well. Very clear of his role and how he would fit in. An old fashioned Division 4 forward 🤔.

Sounds one for next season or last 10 games at best. Norwegian leagues run from March to November so can't see he'll be match fit. Looks promising though.

Hasn't scored many for Barnet. 9 in 40. They just signed Tshamanga so I guess they wanted to move him on? I feel the window has been good, 7 out of 10 and a cultured midfielder would make it 9 out of 10. Not sure I quite understand this one though? Answers on a postcard please...

It just popped up as these things do. Great isn't it? Not sure what Donald Trump would make of it 🤔. When we were last in the nest we had a very good Bratwurst from the pop up stand. Shame he missed it and had to settle for 🍕.

Be nice to see Traore do well and get some confidence. He might then get a shout at Notts next season. Well you can hope 🙃. Paul Mace said this morning Cotters loan may not have a break clause ☹️. The business has been good so far. Just need that creative, experienced, pacey, aggressive, mature, goal scoring No 10. 😆

@gtownjohnno in today's interview MP said it hasn't worked for Cotterr suggesting his loan is over. It's good to see Notts unloading which will hopefully free up space for more signings.

@theAnticlough has it spot on IMO. In any team game you need 1/3 very good, 1/3 good and 1/3 competent or there abouts for success. I'd take Belshaw for one but the playmaking, number 10, attacking midfielder whatever will be crucial for a chance of automatics. We need more than just the spirit and grit that MP has installed to unlock tight defences. Sadly JJ looks out of sorts and I can't see any of the young loan signings or any player without significant experience being able to provide the answer. I like the sound of Browne and Enoru but they are probably both for the future, or at least 10 games down the line in Enoru's case as coming from part time is a big ask. Could be an exciting January!

In January? Probably is not a bad call. Less risky than a young keeper on loan for 6 months

https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/sport/football/former-hartlepool-united-goalkeeper-linked-with-move-to-league-two-strugglers-5469632

Harrogate AdvertiserNotts County target Belshaw set to leave Harrogate Town i...Simon Weaver has confirmed that he expects James Belshaw to leave Harrogate Town in the coming days after reaching an “agreement” for his sale.

Looks like him. Not sure from the angle though.

Kent OnlineGalinson invests millions as Gillingham's losses increaseGillingham’s latest accounts reveal an increase in recorded losses, which now stand at more than £13m.So is sustainability key or do you risk £5m a year in debts for however long and hope it works? Or do you build prudently like the Brothers? Personally, I support Prudence. (She could also do a shift in goal if pushed!)

Comment from bbc report on Harrogate v Tranmere.

This looks a very good document. I would get your CV to Footbal Radar ASAP before the transfer window closes!

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/dec/12/schmaltz-theatre-and-sharp-teeth-wrexham-reveal-the-hard-truth-about-football OK. So it's from The Guardian so it has a significant edge, but still makes an interesting read 🤔 . So if the Brothers start to talk about 'minority investors ' you know we are in trouble 🫣

Yes. That's a good one. Who would have thought it 🤔 Maybe he doesn't have to play our from the back anymore 😕

Ed Francis seems to have had few games at Exeter this season. Is he injured? Probably should be a new thread, but how many Notts players have slipped through the recruitment net recently? I can't recall any?

Thought Patto said he had flu 🤔. Must be more than flu 🤧. Shame Hinchy hasn't had much game time at Altringham though.

Definitely! MK full of stars. But at this, and actually at most levels, it's 90% perspiration that counts. (Still think MK will go up though as they are bound to strengthen in January). Great start to December makes you believe this could be a good year. Patio has surely put his doubters to bed now?

York PressCity's Stuart Maynard and Ollie Pearce win November leagu...York City have scooped up both monthly awards from the Enterprise National League after a perfect record in the month of November was rewarded.

Watching the penalties last night inevitably brought back memories of the playoff final. So I checked out how Cedwyn was getting on and was so pleased to see he looked to be enjoying his football 'back home'. 6 goals so far this season. Although they lost today the BBC report included this, "With only one defeat in 13 league games and undefeated at home, confidence was high for South Shields, and Cedwyn Scott slid a big chance just wide of the far post inside the first three minutes". Will always have a great regard for what he added to that year's promotion winning team.

But on paper November looks very good. So hopefully they will balance out. Just as long as people don't get carried away if we have a blistering November and then a dry December!

Interesting thought if MP is getting in-flight data during the game to make substitution decisions on 🤔

Yes. Agreed! Looks like the prize money is heading to TheSkipper at the moment. Wonder how he knew about Gillingham? 🤔