TheSkipper

Hello, and welcome @Norman Butler! We are happy you have joined us here on the Pride of Nottingham. I hope you will take a moment to say hello and to tell us a little bit about yourself. It really helps to break the ice.

Hello, @Chrismabbs. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. Our members like to take the time to help newly arrived people settle, so I hope you enjoy the site and eventually get more involved as you get used to it.

It shows that in football you can cost £100,000,000, but you won't always be seen as a star player for a club willing to pay that sort of money. If I were Jack Grealish, I would have stayed with Aston Villa. I hope he manages to go back there, as they could do with him as they push to finish higher in the Premier League and have a good squad that could push beyond the top 6. Everton, for me, is a step backwards in his career; they are lucky to be hanging on to their Premier League status. 20-21 - 16th 21-22 - 17th 23-24 - 15th 24-25 - 13th The signing is a coup for them, but Jack should be playing for a much better team. I hope he can put in performances that remind clubs that he's a real talent and that he might be able to go back to Villa.

Hello, @John B. We are delighted to have you on board with PON. Feel free to jump in, or let us know a little about yourself. We like welcoming members, but when they introduce themselves it can be a real ice breaker. Any ways, Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham.

I am going largely on second-hand information, and what I have seen, as I didn't want the full game or attend live, but I have voted for Sonny Aljofree as he sounded very important in defence and going forward.

I really think that losing just 1-0 is actually a good sign, especially considering how strong Wigan is. It’s nice to hear folks talking about Notts having a better second half. I wasn’t there at the game, so I can’t say much about how they played, but it’s cool to see that we held our ground and the penalty was pretty much the only thing that made a difference, even if there was no contact. It just shows that when Notts gets into a groove, we're not as bad as Salford made us seem. Hopefully, it's encouraging to the team. I know we are still seeking that first win, but it's not as if we have been outplayed in every game. For now, we have to focus on the league, despite it would have been nice to have a good League Cup run.

That's awesome that the option is available! Honestly, I probably won't end up using it much because I’m pretty happy with everything I’ve got now. When I'm on Pride of Nottingham, I love just scrolling around and stumbling upon stuff I might've missed before. It’s nice to discover things in a more natural way! I totally get how that feature could be really handy for some people. It’s a great idea for those who want to make their time on PON more personal.

I don’t think there’s any need for fans to panic or spread fear. Yes, it was a poor start at Meadow Lane, but we should try to stay supportive. Some players aren’t fully match fit yet, others haven’t settled in, and we’ve got a new head coach who people seem to change their minds about very quickly. We’re Notts County, stress levels are always high and the football isn’t always perfect. Trust the players to put things right, and give Martin Paterson ten games before making a judgement. Salford beat us because we didn’t use the ball well, but that’s something we can fix. We’ve played two games and have one point. Worrying about losing now doesn’t help. Salford did well enough when they weren’t cheating or wasting time, and I agree that it got into our players’ heads. We need to be stronger mentally. The biggest thing missing against Salford was attacking intent. We didn’t create chances or take shots. There were no solo runs, no drifting wide, and we didn’t make use of the space through the middle. That has to change.

Notts needs to regroup following that performance. I left feeling let down, and as expected, many frustrated fans voiced their opinions, and I found myself agreeing with many of their points. Our marking on set pieces often leaves much to be desired, and our tendency to pass backwards frequently leads to issues. Supporters have repeatedly pointed out that this puts us at risk. The performance was lackluster; perhaps it stems from a lack of confidence, but we can't afford to perform for only 20 minutes in a 90-minute match.

Hello, @Pete . Either you are a Notts DJ, which would be super cool! Or you play as a central midfielder with the number. 11 on the back of your shirt. Maybe I am completely wrong!? Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, either way!

Mrs. T has completed her sentence; now it's time to locate that striker before Alassana Jatta returns. 😉

Only if you can go out and find a striker for Notts that can score 15+ goals. Do we have a deal?

Going back for another year with Kidderminster is a positive opportunity for Riley Reynolds. Securing regular playing time is crucial, and as many have noted, finding joy in the game is essential. Next season, we either need to find a way to give him half the season out on loan, or have him come back for the other half to sit on the bench, so that we can give him the experience needed to make the grade. No young pro has been given enough games to tell if they are going to improve; we release them before there are any signs.

People used to want to work for the BBC if they went into media, and it has been a good place for people to learn their trade, but since they have gone all in on the TV licences, pandering to political parties, and focusing on being woke, nobody does now. Only those who want the money, because it's not somewhere you want to blow your reputation working with. They are becoming an embarrassment to Great Britain.

Having played there before in his career, even if it was when he was younger, as an experienced player now, he should be more adapted to the role and understand that it will give him more time to have a shot on goal. There's no reason why he won't just settle in within a few more games, because he's a professional. What I like is how he's wanting to challenge himself; he wants to be involved in the action up top, and I don't think we have ever had a better player at shielding the ball while being able to outskill any player. At 27 years old, even with his injuries, this is the prime of his career, and he still has a lot more to offer.