TheSkipper

I can’t imagine the players being nervous; more likely, they are excited to be playing in front of us at Meadow Lane. Our strategy should revolve around exerting constant pressure on Fleetwood's defence from the beginning. Patient build-up play could benefit the game, but to keep it open, we need to see the link play where Notts moves the ball into areas where the more creative players can put the ball to the likes of Jatta. Fleetwood will come with a good spirit; I hope their fans do too.

Welcome to the community, @Nay. Just in and share your thoughts on Notts.

Welcome to the community, @Gaz whitworth. Just in and share your thoughts on Notts.

We want a player that can make use of the space and exploit the opposition's defenders, who might not be marking him completely. He looks like a player who can develop into that mould and assist the club. I wouldn't personally get carried away by saying we should get promoted, but that is a goal that we should all be fighting for. I just feel it is early, and we need to focus on getting wins before. He seems a very talented midfielder who unfortunately missed out on signing for Barnsley, but this is our gain now. Hopefully, he can continue to shine for us.

I meant shirts sourced from fans, who sell them on eBay and Facebook Marketplace. Basic rip-offs from China. The Terrace are legit now, but they didn’t start that way. They mass-produced a lot of retro shirts without the clubs’ permission. I think it was West Ham who took action against them for reproducing a late 80s or early 90s shirt.

6,000 season tickets? I hope that's the true number, as it's fantastic! I'm not saying it's wrong, but it might be rounded up or a bit exaggerated. It's great to see. I truly hope we can make Meadow Lane feel like a place that is improving throughout the season, even if we encounter some challenges along the way.

I think we could manage by just signing a striker, but we require someone distinct from Jatta, Scott, and McGoldrick. A significant burst of speed would be beneficial, along with a natural talent for shooting. If we had a striker willing to try from afar, I believe they would score goals because we excel in the box but lack initiative to seize opportunities outside of it, which doesn't sit well with me.

I think Stall’s comments make a lot of sense. He always knows how to put things into perspective, and I agree with him. There’s no need to worry, shake off the disappointment and focus on the league again.

Be careful with Notts. Some people who make fake kits try to cause trouble for others. I wouldn’t go near them, let alone wear one. I’m not a fan of The Terraces' work. The designs are lazy and don’t look anything like the real ones. If other fans want to wear them, that’s up to them, and I won’t judge. Clubs shouldn't have a say in the matter either. I just wouldn’t wear one myself.

I haven't tried using it, but I think it's a good idea. Apps tend to be optimised for content, and it should be useful once it's fixed. However, I'll stick to using Chrome and the website on my phone. With 5G speeds, I don't need to clutter my phone with an app that duplicates what some of my existing apps already do.

A great introduction for Conor Grant. There’s no better way to make your mark at a new club than by scoring a goal. Hopefully, this will help him settle in, and now that he’s got his first goal, I hope it boosts his confidence to make an impact in league matches.

Despite their relegation, they’re still a good team with some decent players that Notts must be mindful of. I expect the match to be quite open, with both sides working hard to create chances. I hope Notts can score first, and if we do, we must defend that lead. I can't wait to get back to Meadow Lane.

@AmericanPie comes across as a very devoted fan who is friendly and cares a great deal about being part of a community. He’s not forgotten, and the small number of people who replied to this don’t reflect the many members who appreciate his contributions over the years. It doesn’t sound encouraging for him, but I always have hope. So, please tell him to keep fighting and listen to the health professionals he sees. I hope he’s okay. Thank you for the message.

@Countylad, that’s a pretty good choice of username. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. It might take some time to get used to the site, but join in and share your thoughts. We’ll make you feel at home, so settle in.

Even though we all must be feeling frustrated, I am pleased that we can discuss our thoughts in a way that isn’t like social media. The official pages can be depressing to read, with people quick to moan and throw nonsense into what should be more encouraging. We have played two games. Yes, Shrewsbury shouldn’t have got back into the game the way they did, but some people are ready with pitchforks. Oddly, it’s always the same people moaning all the time.

It’s always good to see a fan of an opposition club take the time to nicely answer the questions put to them. It gives a good insight, and I would like to thank Tom for speaking to the gaffer. The opposition views are good to see back on PON. Good set of questions too, so I am very pleased with the insight. I think Tom is right about it being a good game.

There are a lot of positives if we wish to find them. I know it’s much easier to think of the negatives. Focus on the players’ mistakes that became costly, though those are things the players and coaching team need to address. For me, I want to praise the good effort that took us 2-0 up and for the spirit to get ourselves back on level terms. Notts going to penalties is a gamble on who would come out better, and if we had managed to win on them, we wouldn’t be as fussed over conceding 3. It’s still very early days, no need to panic.

Let's take the positives. I think Mark Stallard is right about the subs influencing the game, and it makes sense when Stall explained it's to get minutes in for the players coming on. I think Stuart Maynard will learn from this, maybe bring them on gradually and not three in one go, especially when under pressure. Credit to Shrewsbury for turning the game on its head, plus I am pleased for Jatta that it was him who sent us to penalties.

Let's keep in mind they are a League One team and subs can change games, what looked like a sensible change by Stuart Maynard could be part of our undoing. Shrewsbury are coming into it more and more, they have made changes I believe, so it's all to play for. Whilst I am disappointed that we have conceded two quickly, it's a cup match and these can swing in favour of the home team very quickly. Their fans were getting on their backs, now they are very loud in positive chanting.

Triple subs, Jodi Jones coming off. Dan Crowley, Cedwyn Scott and Matt Platt on.

His and the other players defending was superb, much more controlled and calm compared to last season. I think we might make the right decision bringing in defenders as the main priority ahead of this campaign. Looking at the Tranmere Rovers game, I think, it was very promising with the way we handled the game. Tranmere being a tall, physical side, they were always going to make us work for anything. A point is a good start to the season, it gives us a solid platform to move into the weekend's game on Sunday pushing to go one better.

Notts women's team is some way off playing in the top leagues, but I am sure they will get there with all the efforts they are putting in. I hope these signings help them with their ambitions this upcoming season.

2-0 up, there is still a long way to go, but we have to be happy so far. Shrewsbury having only one close effort, Notts seem to be performing hard and working well together. It is good to see the players pulling together as a squad and showing that we can rest players in order to give others a chance. Stuart Maynard, he does deserve some of the praise for his selection. Not many fans seemed pleased by it, but it's a good game, and we need to rotate players. Good decision by our head coach, it seems!

I can’t say that anyone who watched the game should have gone home unhappy. Notts tried, and it was a task to get a glimpse at goal without a Tranmere player or two blocking the path. I thought we showed some very creative passing, which could have led to a goal. I think the squad did well, happy defensively and encouraged with the way we attacked the game. A few more efforts on goal would have been great, but it’s reasonably acceptable.

Great pictures, as always @Chris. I am glad you took some. Hope to see some more on Sunday!