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  1. TheSkipper
    Macaulay Langstaff is a star, and I am pleased that he has extended his stay and started to find the back of the net. His form has been impressive because he never stops running, and from reading and hearing his thoughts, he comes across as a very likeable person. It’s also nice to see him acknowledging the support; he’s spot on about the atmosphere being electric, and I am eager to see it remain this way. If he can find the net against MK Dons and the lads bring home the points, I will be very happy.
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    Winning at home instills belief for away games, and becoming hard to beat comes down to focus, energy, and quality. I believe we possess all three of these attributes at the moment, but the match against MK Dons will be crucial. It’s a good time to be playing them, as our away support is immense. I think it’s even better than our support at home games. We are united, and even though the Pavis Stand has started to join in, and I do love watching games at Meadow Lane, it feels different away from home - it’s a very special feeling. Luke Williams is right in saying that winning at home helps encourage support on the road, but having our home ground as a fortress will be an important factor come the end of the season for securing vital points.
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    It appears that Graham Alexander allows his team to play with a certain level of freedom, which certainly makes their gameplay less predictable and routine. MK Dons will be a real challenge for us. We have performed well so far, but I believe that Accrington Stanley has been the toughest of our fixtures to date, and they are just a decent team. MK Dons have many talented players, some of whom I could see excelling in a team like ours, such as Michael Williams and Alex Gilbey. It might work in our favour if they have players out, as we are only really missing Cedwyn Scott and Jodi Jones, who is on international duty. This match will be a true test of our abilities and could provide valuable insights into our strengths and weaknesses as a team.
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    @Piethagoram, are you a spy in disguise or do you just keep your ears to the ground when it comes to the football world? I didn’t think York City would appoint Neal Ardley, but I recall you calling it. Well done. It’s good to see Ardley back in management; I hope he does well with York.
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    Blackpool has spent good money, perhaps not this season, but it’s due to their spending that they have been bouncing around the leagues. I think this is a case where Blackpool’s fans need to be mindful of what is happening across football and how overspending isn’t the best of choices. Sometimes you have to be wiser with your budget, whether their chairman is being tight-fisted or not. I still think that, provided they are a decent League One team, they shouldn’t make such demands about their spending.
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    He needs to commit as much as possible to Wolves; the FRG decision seems to be holding him back. It’s strange that he thought joining a Belgian team, as good as Anderlecht are, would be a good idea. In that interview he did where he talked about his career, he never mentioned us; the interviewer brought it up, and Ian skimmed over us. He said he still had a desire to manage; the only way it will work for him is if he starts putting in the work and effort, along with making smarter choices.
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    Hello, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham @Banquo. It's great to have you here.
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    I have just seen the news and came to see if anyone had posted about it. It’s very saddening news. He was a good player, a very good player for West Brom, in fact.
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    @Piethagoram you missed one of your favourites from our League One days: Zeli Ismail. He was a good player on his day; he just needed to apply the same work rate consistently and curb his attitude a bit.
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    I doubt it could get much better than this. Notts have been superb, and the win against Accrington Stanley showed our class. They are a good side, and we continue to adapt to life back in League Two. Macaulay Langstaff is looking better by the game; he’s showing that he can score goals. I am not bothered that, so far, he’s only scored in two games. Those four goals are massive, and his ability to make his presence known is an important part of his gameplay. Having a striker who can continue while clearly having a knock is something else. Stanley seemed to be targeting him, so I am pleased he showed them that he’s a fighter. That second goal was worth their stunned faces as he put the ball in the back of the net.
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    Our attendance has been very good; it does help that we experienced promotion last season and fans are optimistic. People are bringing more friends and family. I hope we can hit 10k for all Saturday games; I wouldn’t knock 7-8k for a Tuesday or midweek game. Those games are always hard for some fans to get to.
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    I find these cartoons absolutely hilarious! Very funny. The desert misspelling! Haha…
  13. TheSkipper
    I was really impressed by Luke Williams' approach of downplaying going top. It truly demonstrates astute management in ensuring that our expectations remain centred as we carry on building upon our strong start. Plenty could change, but Notts are looking good. Beating Accrington wasn’t as comfortable as the scoreline suggested, but they didn’t make it as difficult to win as you would expect. Good team, but ours showed so much more spirit. It was good to see the focus coming through the middle, with defence-splitting passes rather than crosses into the area. With how tall their players are, I am surprised Dan Crowley, who isn’t the tallest himself, managed to score his header, but it was a perfect piece of play, as was each goal Macaulay Langstaff scored.
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    They rate his ability but don’t believe they are seeing the best of him or are playing him in the right way. https://yellowsforum.co.uk/threads/20-ruben-rodrigues.9579/page-8
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    It’s great to be top of the league; this could be our only time, so celebrate, enjoy and encourage. If we happen to repeat this over the course of the season and into the New Year, it will be signs of a promising contention for promotion. We need that fighting spirit! Just as much as we do being happy to see our club succeed.
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    We all want any signing to do well, and I hope he gets his chance and shows how good he can be. I am a little bit disappointed as we could have really strengthened this area. Ollie Tipton so far seems a pointless signing, and I fear this is just a backup with little intention or hope to feature him in the team. Adam Chicksen may be slotted into a CB position ahead of him, just so he gets more game time rather than someone who is used to the role. It is what it is; as I say, I hope he does well, but I don’t think we will see him play much. Cup games are most likely.
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    I have donated, and I wish I could afford more, but with away games and things in general, this is all I can spare right now. I know you appreciate all donations, but I want to make it clear that I would donate much more if I could. I will commit to donating at least £10 a month. Good luck, Gaffer!
  18. TheSkipper
    I am surprised that the Faces of PON aren’t more widely appreciated on Twitter, given the effort that goes into it and the fact that you now post the images here so that fans who can use it can find them without going on Facebook. The gallery is great; it’s nice to see a happy KOP. It’s also nice to see when fans share your pictures. Great job, Gaffer!
  19. TheSkipper
    Notts played exceptionally well to take the lead in the game, with Dan Crowley’s header being well-placed and lifting the game. However, nerves did creep in and passes started to be misplaced. Accrington Stanley did well to seize on this and made it difficult for Notts by creating their own chances. When Accrington pulled level, they had a couple of efforts which made me nervous that they would take the lead themselves. Thankfully, in the second half, playing in front of the KOP, Notts shined. It was a superb performance by the squad, with Richard Brindley, John Bostock, Connell Rawlinson, Kyle Cameron, Matt Palmer, Dan Crowley and David McGoldrick all working well together at various times of the game to give Macaulay Langstaff the opportunity to get on the scoresheet. Palmer, Stone and Jones were my standout players. Simply brilliant
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    Middlesbrough 3-1 QPR Plymouth Argyle 0-2 Blackburn Rovers Joker Bolton Wanderers 1-1 Derby County Northampton Town 0-2 Wycombe Wanderers Morecambe 0-2 Salford City Newport County 2-1 AFC Wimbledon Maidenhead United 0-1 Woking Rochdale 0-0 Halifax Town
  21. TheSkipper
    I am inclined to agree with @NottsTastic. The sale of Paul Mullin has truly had a detrimental impact on Accrington Stanley. They have good strike options, but it is not the same. They have a strong midfield, with some quality in there that I think people underrate. However, their defence can be easily shaken. Most teams are quite happy to let the midfield battle win the games and most struggle with Accrington’s press. I am not suggesting they are not a good side; they are. But people do not remember that they went up from League Two on a shoestring budget, being incredible on the way and how that is now fading, mostly due to losing key players. They have no Matt Palmer or John Bostock. We are quite blessed and should be more than good enough to outplay them at our best.
  22. TheSkipper
    I would be interested if it compared all leagues from League Two to the Premier League. I am sure there are other teams who are slower and more patient with their build-ups that are enjoying success. It just happens to be something most teams are not comfortable with, simply because they make mistakes, do not have the right players, etc.
  23. TheSkipper
    Hello, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. It's good to have you with us, @Terri.
  24. TheSkipper
    Helllo @Corinthian88. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. Are you a fan of an Irish team?
  25. TheSkipper
    The writer is entitled to his opinion, but he should probably find something more worthwhile to write about. That kind of content will not do him any favours with readers. I'm curious about his support. He sounds bitter.

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