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  1. TheSkipper
    What's exasperating for me is that Colchester United appear to be just as poor in defence as we are, yet they aren't conceding goals like Notts. We're launching strong attacks, but we're not pausing to make the optimal decision when it comes to scoring. As I type this, Jodi Jones has just scored a spectacular goal. It's now 4-3 in our favour.
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    Colchester United may not be in their true place, but we hope to play well against them and achieve a good outcome. Luke Williams is correct to show them respect. This reminds our players to stay concentrated and not get ahead of themselves. Neither we nor they have won anything yet. It’s set to be a great contest between us.
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    Norwich City 3-0 Birmingham City QPR 1-0 Coventry City Port Vale 1-1 Bolton Wanderers Reading 2-1 Burton Albion Gillingham 1-3 Mansfield Town Salford City 0-0 Newport County Halifax Town 0-2 Eastleigh Joker Rochdale 1-1 Southend United
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    I’m concerned that Scunthorpe United may have overextended themselves this season, considering all the signings they’ve made and now this. Football is a risky game; I hope things turn around for them.
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    It appears to be an engaging read; I purchased his previous book, and it was brimming with greatness.
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    So far, the Reedtz family has appointed two highly capable managers. Luke Williams, I would argue, didn’t exactly emerge from obscurity as he was making a name for himself as a coach and was highly regarded enough to be given an opportunity at Swindon Town. However, what he did as Ian Burchnall’s successor was to push every player to their maximum potential and demand consistency. Tom Weal and Ryan Harley also deserve a lot of credit for their work, as the coaching staff provide Williams with a wealth of knowledge, and he’s the first to acknowledge this himself. He’s taken a solid Notts squad, made them consistent, and when we hit form, we stay in form. There’s no in-between, we just improve, and I believe much of this is due to his strong mindset.
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    You know, at present, the most unforgettable match for me is our playoff final against Colchester United. It would take a momentous event to surpass this. I’ve never seen Notts play at Wembley; I’ve watched England and a few other teams, but never my own. Seeing your favourite team earn promotion from any league is a special occasion, but the way we accomplished it was the cherry on top. I also relish attending with two of my closest friends. It was a monumental event.
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    We’re living a dream at the moment with the results we’ve achieved, and it’s taken a lot of effort to get here. I hope Notts can dig deep and deliver a consistent performance against Colchester United. Joe Taylor, Samson Tovide, Noah Chilvers, and Connor Hall are all exceptional players. It’s unfortunate that they let Alan Judge go; it would have been lovely to see him. I understand he’s still training with them while he recovers from his injury. It would have been great to see him, as he was one of the first players I truly connected with at Notts. He and Neal Bishop always seemed like significant players for us. I don’t believe they’ll be easy to beat; they have some height and enjoy counterattacking. Their defence is questionable so far, but they’re nonetheless quite capable.
  9. TheSkipper
    @AmericanPie @Piethagoram: Mike Edwards. He played for Colchester United before joining us. As did, Sean Farrell.
  10. TheSkipper
    Luke Williams isn’t mistaken, there’s a considerable journey ahead and we’re aware that he’s thrilled deep down, yet he’s preserving the professionalism we’ve all grown to appreciate. He won’t dwell too much on leading the league, but he’ll aim to keep a favourable position and when the time is right, I believe we’ll see him coax more from our team. The players and coaching staff have made remarkable progress, it’s delightful to anticipate another thrilling season, but I’ll adopt Williams’ approach and concentrate on each task at hand.
  11. TheSkipper
    Cheltenham seems to be in trouble. They’ll need to recover quickly after this season. I don’t see their fortunes changing anytime soon.
  12. TheSkipper
    The podcast discussed several ways to hold the ownership accountable. It’s positive that fans can prevent changes to their team colours and club crests. It would be good to protect grounds from being sold by dubious owners and force councils to listen to fans regarding planning permission.
  13. TheSkipper
    The tweet is somewhat misleading. It’s a team effort, and while he’s a good player, the team’s improvement isn’t solely because of him. He’s a talented player who will likely play at a higher level in a few years. I doubt he’ll return to this level anytime soon.
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    I’ve never met Jimmy, but I would have loved to interview him. I’ve spoken to famous people for my work, but none of them really interest me. Jimmy Sirrel would be in my top 5 dream interviews. I enjoy hearing fans share their experiences with him. He was an excellent manager, arguably the best the club has ever had.
  15. TheSkipper
    Notts put on a great team show. Although both sides could have reduced individual errors, the game wouldn’t have been as exciting. The second half was particularly enjoyable with action at both ends. As a Notts supporter, it’s pleasing to see the team play well and maintain control. Forest Green also played seriously and showed quality.
  16. TheSkipper
    I greatly admire Luke Williams for his candour and relentless pursuit of perfection. Although he stated earlier this season that he doesn’t place too much emphasis on performances, it’s evident that he takes great pride in the team’s performance. Conceding three goals wasn’t necessarily a negative for us; most supporters will recognise the closeness of the match. However, the pivotal moment was when the score was levelled at 2-2. If Forest Green had scored their three goals in a different manner, Luke might not have been as vexed.
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    This is quite amusing, but I can’t help but wonder if Blade fans will choose to purchase their eyewear elsewhere? The UK does have a tendency to take umbrage at things like this. There seems to be a distinct lack of humour these days.
  18. TheSkipper
    The entire situation seems to have been blown out of proportion, and I don’t believe an apology is warranted. I’ve seen the tweet, and if Tom wants to project maturity, he should refrain from endorsing frivolous comments. It would reflect better on him if he chose to rise above it, but considering some of the tweets he’s been receiving, it’s all proving to be quite beneficial for his public image. That’s why I find it hard to believe that he’s genuinely bothered by what Connell Rawlinson wrote. It’s all rather petty; one would expect better from Rawlinson, but he’s entirely within his rights to tweet whatever he pleases, as long as it’s not offensive. Taking offence to being told to ‘stay in your lane’ seems rather thin-skinned and weak-minded for someone who dishes out analyses and opinions that could potentially provoke others.
  19. TheSkipper
    I’m keeping a close eye on them; if they manage to stay afloat, it will be an achievement even more remarkable than their promotion. They’re in the midst of a real struggle, facing extremely challenging circumstances. If I were a Luton Town supporter, my hope would be for investment to develop the club. If they were to be relegated, bouncing back would be a formidable task in its own right. I extend my best wishes to them.
  20. TheSkipper
    Hello, @Niederbayern Pie. The Pride of Nottingham has plenty of discussion and content to keep you entertained. Join in and share your thoughts. Welcome!
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    Hello, @Middlesex Magpie. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, I hope to see you join with us.
  22. TheSkipper
    Hello, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. It's great to have you here, @Morten Johansen.
  23. TheSkipper
    It's great to have you here, @Ryan Raynor.Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham.
  24. TheSkipper
    Impartially, I find myself aligning more with @liampie’s views as they resonate more accurately with my own opinion.
  25. TheSkipper
    It’s a delight to witness each of our four players finding the back of the net. It’s gratifying to see Dan Crowley reaping the rewards of his stellar performances. Macaulay Langstaff’s goal will undoubtedly serve as a significant morale booster for him. Luke Williams is correct; he has goals in him, and we must accept that he won’t be scoring as prolifically, but reaching double digits is entirely achievable. As for John Bostock and David McGoldrick, their class is undeniable, and it’s pleasing to see both of them on the score sheet. The pass from Jodi Jones to McGoldrick was spot on!

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