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  1. TheSkipper
    Hello, welcome to our site and community @Strawb66. I hope you have fun on PON.
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    I have faith in Luke Williams, but he needs to be looking for defenders come January. Junior Morias is a great lad too, I’m glad he got his chance and scored. It’s just a pity our defenders can’t hold their ground as well.
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    I’m gutted that I made the journey from Manchester to endure the cold and watch that performance. That's what we fans do, isn't it? I’m at a loss for words at how poor our defence was. There were moments when it was truly astounding. It was the same team that conceded the goals we did. The highlight was the youngster who scored our second goal - he struck it brilliantly and deserves to be the talking point.
  4. TheSkipper
    Our defence was rather haphazard, leading to three easy goals for the opposition. The club needs to address this defensive issue as we’re not seeing any signs of improvement. Shrewsbury Town weren’t significantly superior to us. The main difference between us was our poor defending.
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    Defeating Shrewsbury Town wouldn't necessarily be considered a surprising victory. They’re a strong team, but they could easily blend into League Two and be average or compete with us. They have some good players, but we mustn’t forget our own strengths. A successful cup run would be great, but first, we need to focus on tonight’s match and aim for a win.
  6. TheSkipper
    We talked in the pre-season about how Junior Morias would fit into the squad. With Cedwyn Scott’s injury, Junior has been given more of an opportunity. He’s got a turn of speed that’s frighteningly quick, which could come in handy. His goal was brilliantly placed, so we know he’s got the ability to score. I hope he gets more opportunities as he’s had a bit of bad luck with injuries.
  7. TheSkipper
    Crawley Town certainly posed a challenge, but once we got into our stride and David McGoldrick equalised, we were able to take control in the second half. Jim O'Brien's remarkable goal showcased his unwavering agility, effortlessly converting a challenging header into a seemingly effortless move. I’m really chuffed for him and hope he scores a few more this season.
  8. TheSkipper
    He was a deeply troubled singer, and fame wasn’t kind to him. I was glad when he finally managed to smile again. It seemed like he had turned a corner, which makes it all the more sad to hear of his passing. Rest in Peace, Shane McGowan.
  9. TheSkipper
    Just like the Man of the Match in football, it brings teams together and gives a player something to aim for or to feel valued for their efforts. I’m glad to see it’s back, giving everyone a chance to earn the recognition they deserve. I’m happy for @Piethagoram and @super_ram, two very kind and dedicated members of the PON forum. Congratulations to both of you, enjoy the campaign.
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    Plymouth Argyle 0-2 Stoke City Swansea City 2-1 Huddersfield Town Cambridge United 1-0 Fleetwood Town Crewe Alexandra 0-1 Bristol Rovers Gillingham 1-2 Charlton Athletic Joker Newport County 1-0 Barnet Halifax Town 0-1 Solihull Moors Oxford City 0-2 Maidenhead United
  11. TheSkipper
    Hello, @samantha louise. I am pleased to see you have joined us; we are a friendly group of fans at PON. We'll all make you feel welcomed.
  12. TheSkipper
    Welcome, @magpiemad. I am delighted to see you have found your way to PON. I really like your username! It's quite appealing!
  13. TheSkipper
    As for Sam Slocombe, I hope he’s not seriously injured. I’m fond of both him and Aidan Stone, so it would be worrying if Slocombe was out for a long time. But Stone is fully capable of stepping back into the team. We were fantastic in the second half, everything just fell into place and we turned the tables on Crawley. Our pressure on them really paid off. It was a brilliant win.
  14. TheSkipper
    It's quite an intriguing appointment, he's not someone I'd want at Notts. The reaction from Grimsby fans seems to be quite varied, and it's rather amusing to read through one of their forums. I managed to get to page 5, then skipped to the end. There's a fair bit of filler and most of the comments could have been written by a school child. Here's a link https://forum.thefishy.co.uk/Blah.pl?m-1701081981/s-0/ It's a bit fishy over there, but it's worth a read, preferably with some popcorn.
  15. TheSkipper
    Terry Venables seemed like a truly upright individual who cared about his role as manager. Many former England internationals have spoken very highly of him, which says a lot. Rest in Peace, El Tel.
  16. TheSkipper
    Until someone confronts them and other companies, the prices will keep rising. It’s not really fair business because it’s not like you can choose a different company. They should be compelled to use their profits to repair their own infrastructure.
  17. TheSkipper
    Yeah, that’s not a statistic you want to hold. It’s going to be a while before we manage to beat them at home. I can’t envision us finding them to be an easy opponent.
  18. TheSkipper
    Keep going, @Chris. You’ll start to see more significant improvements if you stay on the path you’re on. I’m fortunate, I can eat non-stop and not gain weight. This might change when I reach my 30s, but for now, I’m enjoying it.
  19. TheSkipper
    Hello, @Laura Cameron. Welcome to Pride of Nottingham. You’re not related to Kyle by any chance, are you?
  20. TheSkipper
    His future doesn’t seem to be on the wings, as we have numerous players in those positions and some will always be preferred over him for some reason. It’s more likely he will be brought on as a substitute in this area, but I can easily envision him being used as a temporary fill-in again in one of our three centre back positions.
  21. TheSkipper
    There’s a sense of nervousness and a lack of creativity. Ideally, we could benefit from a few players hitting top form that’s good enough to propel us forward. Dominating games offensively would alleviate the pressure on the defence. This could be achieved by keeping at least two players back and being mindful of long balls forward aimed at outpacing our back line. While we continue to depend on our goalkeepers, they will persistently face a barrage of harsh and often unjust comments directed at them. Whether it’s for a single mistake or for not making a save. Even though they save many decent attempts, they can’t stop everything. The defenders simply need to improve their defending.
  22. TheSkipper
    I can’t understand why this happens at away games, we don’t seem like the same team at times. Once panic kicks in, it appears that every player’s mindset shifts, leading to costly mistakes. Despite the criticism Sam Slocombe often receives, he managed to keep the scoreline more respectable, and it’s not his fault for failing to save a penalty. The taker always has the advantage in that situation, especially with the recent rule changes. I’m quite disappointed because I know we’re capable of much better.
  23. TheSkipper
    From the moment Ben Davies joined the squad, it was clear that he would play a significant role in the season when we were aiming for promotion. The formidable alliance formed by Lee Hughes, Neal Bishop, Ricky Ravenhill, and Mike Edwards was truly remarkable. Watching him play for Notts was a pleasure, as he was such a naturally gifted player.
  24. TheSkipper
    I’m not sure, the article written by David Jackson doesn’t clarify anything and I don’t use Twitter enough to know what happened. I wonder if it was more innocent than abusive or rude, but has been taken out of context as many things can be when online. Either way, I will support Dan Crowley and his personal beliefs don’t change that.
  25. TheSkipper
    I will be spending Sunday at my parents’, I came down from Manchester today and went to watch the Wimbledon match with @liampie and @CliftonMagpie. They made the journey a lot of fun, but I thought the result was poor. I am looking forward to spending tomorrow at home, before I have to return home at night. @Fan of Big Tone: It’s a shame he’s fallen to the dark side, he would always be made welcome here, but things are what they are.

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