TheSkipper

It does sound like it's a bit ***-for-tat to be honest. I have read some things and with my work place having covered the story, to me, it seems more like someone from the BBC wanted to rid of Jermaine Jenas. Although he has confessed to sending inappropriate texts, he maintains that none of them were illegal. This doesn't mean he was in the right to send the texts and I have heard rumours of him being flirty.

Welcome @Andystarscream, I am pleased to be saying hello to you. I hope you enjoy PON.

Welcome @Beechams, I am pleased to be saying hello to you. I hope you enjoy PON.

The tempo Notts set was very high, with the chance creation and general play being very exciting to watch. Grimsby were poor in defending, but looked quite comfortable going forward. They reminded me of Notts against Tranmere, so I do think we defended better. Their goal was frustrating at the time, as it could have been a clean sheet, but it's all positives at the end of the day. I went home happy and encouraged, I can see players working well together. It would be good to see this continue, I hope it does start to become a consistent part of our game.

When players click together, it can boost everyone’s performance. While people are talking about Jodi Jones and Dan Crowley, there’s another solid player who deserves attention. Curtis Edwards has the ability to do everything needed to make others thrive, gliding around the pitch effortlessly. I thought he played very well. He has the qualities we’ve been looking for in our midfield. He’s a mix of several players but brings his own style from playing overseas. I can see our midfield being just as strong as our defence.

It’s always great to see the photos you take at games, @Chris. Some of the photos are excellent, and I’m sure other fans appreciate them too. It was an action-packed game, so you are giving those who featured something extra to remember the game by. Great gallery!

Allowing the subscribers to be the judges should help make sure that the right people are rewarded. I am pleased to see this. The artwork is incredible, such a talent there! I think fans will love the prints. A lot of effort must go into them, and if some fans get acknowledged for their support, then I think it’s a very kind gesture. I also agree with what @True Magpie said. Well done to him and @Chris.

It looks like an excellent bit of business on paper. I am sure Notts has done all their homework, and it’s good to see further strengthening of the defence. I think being strong in each area will help Notts move forward. I don’t see this as a panic signing or anything negative. I see it as the club really wanting to be structured at the back. So, I am delighted we have signed Lucas Ness.

He looks like he's got a bit of a shiner on his left eye. I wonder if something fell on him whilst trying to do his recording. He speaks very well, but the amateur video isn't good. https://www.fairgameuk.org/fair-game-index-2024 I don't deny that the idea in principle is good, but I do wonder why Notts scores so poorly? The graphic they have shared isn't readable or clear when zooming in. Notts does a lot of work in the local community and things like that, so I would like a better insight from them on this.

If only you could reverse the changes on them, that would make them think about trying to scam people.

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Very good defender, I thought this would have been a loan when I first noticed the news. I didn't think Charlton would allow him to go, but I think we have secured a very good young talented player. At 22-years-old, he could flourish inside like ours and I hope we can get the best out of him. Plenty of Charlton fans are singing his praises and wishing him well.

Injuries like this are saddening to see. I wish Greg Olley all the best with his recovery. Dion Kelly-Evans' challenge is extremely awful. It's a poor decision to go in with a challenge.

That house has been well-maintained and respectfully preserved; it looks much better. It's good to see buildings being treated in this way, as they should be. Gone from that, to green to being filled in. It looks such a mess right now, I would have left it be. It was nice to see the greenery there.

It might go against the grain, but by mentioning the officials, it’s just drawing attention to it. Jodi Jones does get frustrated, and quite rightly so, with the fouls on him, but he does also get on with it. I do think officials should cut it out, but at the same time, mentioning it in the press will just lead to teams assuming that if they do it and take Jones out, Notts will be limited. I don’t like that. We just need to try to safeguard Jodi by making sure he’s safe. Complaining might lead to officials offering no protection at all. As for the season, it’s good to be back. Everything seems promising. Notts just needs to climb the table.

I would be tempted to start David McGoldrick over Jatta, though both are in good form. I think Jatta might cause more trouble coming on from off the bench, with McGoldrick's experience helping to keep the front organised and ready to pounce. I am sure whatever the starting line-up will be, it will be strong and a good selection. A win would be very nice, but I do feel a draw could be possible again. I am not worried about these types of games ending up as 3 points. It will come as the season progresses.

I am not so concerned, but I do think it's a game that has a draw all over it. I think both us and Grimsby will make the most of the game, it could be a bit topsy-turvy. Provided it's not a game with rash challenges or otherwise heated moments, it's all about managing the game and trying to get shots on target. Would it make sense to start David McGoldrick up top, and allow Jatta to come on from off the bench? Notts could greatly benefit from Diddzy's experience to unleash their potential in the opening half. Can we bring some extra height and fresher legs onto the field in the second half? Nick Trousella will ideally be named in the starting 11. Adam Chicksen hasn't contributed much, he has not even taken the chance to start.

It's hard not to feel pleased for Jodi, he's been such a massive part of the club since arriving. At this level, his quality is just a game changer and even when he might not be at his best. His presence can help to make things sway in our favour, right now I think we can say we are lucky to still have him here at Notts. A player of his quality, could always be poached by a team higher up, and I think it's important to not only acknowledge this but get him settled.

Doesn't it show the gulf between our B team and that of Bolton? If we are to improve and make sure youngsters have a pathway into the first team, we need a proper reserve team. Playing competitive games in a league structure is far more beneficial than friendly games.

I am afraid it's Blackpool fans voting with their feet, they have been making their feelings known and the results in the two games did show some grim signs. I would have given him longer, but the situation has turned toxic there. It's a decision which might have been warranted before the start of the season. However, he did sign a four-year-deal the season Blackpool were relegated to League One. The club is crying out for investment. on the pitch.

McGoldrick needs to accept that he’s no longer in his prime. I think he knows this. While he feels he can contribute, it has to be what’s best for Notts rather than himself. I’m sure he would like to be starting, but I don’t see his place as a regular anymore. If he played as he did last season for most of those games, his spell back here would have been disappointing. Thankfully, everyone else played just as badly, but we relied on him a bit too much. I love David McGoldrick, but his place is as a squad player.

Grimsby fans will be excited for the game. I hope they can come in good numbers. Selling most of the Sirrel stand adds to the occasion. I think we have a very good chance of getting our first win of the season. The players just need to perform well in both halves. If we can score and hold onto it, attacking the KOP should make for a better ending.

I don’t know why not, but I wouldn’t imagine it would please most fans. I think people will be wanting experience from a striker. I don’t mind. I see the sense in loaning a player in, and if he does well, opinions don’t matter. But from the look of things, I can’t see fans being all that excited. I’ll support him if he comes; if he doesn’t, good luck to him.

Do I remember correctly that a Premier League team was scouting him at one point? Was it Liverpool? I might be mistaken, but we had a lot of promising keepers over the years who fell through the cracks.

It’s a good amount of sales of season tickets from the Notts perspective. I think 6,000 is a very respectable number, and if the club sells more in future years, it will show how the club has progressed under the Reedtz. Generating that buzz, signing good players, and playing attractive football would help. I hope many of these fans stick around if it becomes tough.