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  1. TheSkipper
    Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @David Shipston. Enjoy!
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    Come next Saturday, it’s time to stand up and be accounted for. It will be a good opening game against Sutton, which I am feeling very optimistic about. It’s good to know the club is prepared, having seen how hard they have worked since last season and during the pre-season. It makes me feel all the more fired up for the season ahead. We are in a good position, and the only thing that will hold us back is if we worry about defensive relapses without working on them. I think we’ll be strong in control, so it’s just a case of creating chances and being tight at the back. I am curious if Sam Slocombe will start, as Aidan Stone did look decent, but I do think Luke Williams will choose Slocombe ahead of Stone just because of his experience.
  3. TheSkipper
    David McGoldrick has been class since he returned. He’s shown that he’s here to help the team and to work his socks off. He puts every effort he can into games, and he’s reaping the rewards now. Not just from the praise of us fans and Luke Williams, but also by finding the net. He looks like a constant threat and fits in very well with the team. Pre-season is never straightforward, nor is the league, but we all know that once the squad settles into a routine and the season begins, it’s all about form more than performances. Those will improve with every game, as Williams can tinker with tactics and give further instructions to the players. It’s that advice which is invaluable to us moving forward.
  4. TheSkipper
    Fair comments by Luke Williams. We sounded unlucky with the disallowed goals. I’m not saying it’s the wrong call; I mean that the chance was off. Hopefully, it’s a sign of quality nonetheless.
  5. TheSkipper
    Yes, it’s a good article. It says a lot about Notts and does so in a fair way. I wouldn’t worry about the meta description; that’s just to add a bit of depth and encouragement to read it. It’s mostly added by the editor as suggested.
  6. TheSkipper
    It’s a great opportunity to move to Liverpool’s academy and further learn. He will be excited about that, and the £800,000 does seem quite decent. A few years later, you would expect to see a higher fee perhaps, but just being around better players is a good thing.
  7. TheSkipper
    Count me in. It’s about time I got back into the prediction league.
  8. TheSkipper
    The interview was excellent. One day, Ian Burchnall will undoubtedly lead another team to success. Joining FGR was a bad decision at the wrong time. However, if he stays in his current role for a few more years, another team will likely show interest in him. I would rather not reflect on his time at Notts, simply because it’s irrelevant now. I do wish him well though; I just hope to never see him back at Notts.
  9. TheSkipper
    As for work and here, the close season didn’t seem long because of Wembley. It’s a good thing because it keeps that promotion feeling alive. It also helped Notts because we went straight into recruiting and so far, it’s been spot on yet again. We are making a lot more positive signings, players of quality that fit in and are of the age to improve further, plus the experience of David McGoldrick.
  10. TheSkipper
    I am happy with the signing too. I know people have their minds set on other names, but I think Ollie Tipton will be a top defender one day. I think Wolves see his potential and that’s why I am excited. He will work hard for his chance, and having a player who can fit our system and play in alternative positions gives us a lot more depth. It’s a very good loan signing.
  11. TheSkipper
    It’s a good signing. I think we have become so used to avoiding loans after all the lacklustre ones we have had in this market, so I understand that some fans might not be as excited as they would be if it was a permanent signing like Jesse Debrah. However, what I see is a talented youngster wanting to carve out the start of his football journey. While he might not be a Jack Grealish or Callum McGregor, he could very well be a top defender one day. I am excited by the signing of Ollie Tipton. I think he has a lot of potential and will be here to work hard. Luke Williams wouldn’t have it any other way!
  12. TheSkipper
    This is brilliant! I am delighted to say hello to each of you. @Paul Carr, @Jeff Johnson, @Gordon and @AJ_Pie. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham!
  13. TheSkipper
    I watched the England game against Denmark too, where Lauren James scored a fantastic goal. She’s a good player and plays similarly to her brother Reece. However, I do agree that the commentary can sometimes be over the top and everything is exaggerated. A simple tackle is described as the most amazing challenge.
  14. TheSkipper
    Good luck to Jack. I wouldn’t have been against him signing with us and us loaning him out to see if we could benefit from the time he spent with Liverpool. I do think this is a sensible move.
  15. TheSkipper
    What a squad we have! It’s great to see the club releasing the team pictures.
  16. TheSkipper
    I was thoroughly impressed with his level of fitness, which was clearly evident even during the match against Forest. His quality shone through. I am convinced that David McGoldrick and Jim O’Brien will be two of the key players this season. Their experience and leadership will be invaluable to the team. The way the squad is coming together and working hard as a unit is truly remarkable. McGoldrick, in particular, is a class act. I must admit, I had my doubts, but he has proven me wrong.
  17. TheSkipper
    Notts needs to get as many fans to the Grimsby Town game as humanly possible. It’s a big return for Notts and with it being our first goal, I hope the KOP is electric. I would like nothing more than to get a good attendance and result. Their fans do my head in. They suffer from what I like to call the "big club syndrome".
  18. TheSkipper
    We all desire for Reading to overcome its challenges. It’s not good to see any club struggle. We have been there, so we share the concerns and I wish the club all the best for pulling through this tough period. Their fans do deserve much better!
  19. TheSkipper
    What a goal! David McGoldrick's effort was a true display of pure class. I have been impressed by just how good he still is. He doesn’t play like your typical 35-year-old. Both he and Jim O'Brien possess powerful engines within them.
  20. TheSkipper
    Andy Dallas is a decent player, but I do think it will take him time to adjust to the standard of League One. Barnsley might be patient, but I can imagine him being sent out on loan at some stage.
  21. TheSkipper
    I think Cal Roberts will have to settle for where his career is. It would be a great story to see him triumph and make it to the Premier League, but I think League Two will be difficult now. This doesn’t mean his career can’t be special. He can continue helping teams to find their football league status. I just can’t see him bouncing back as we have seen from this.
  22. TheSkipper
    Hello, @George L, Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham! Some of us will remember stories that your grandfather has told us about you, so it's nice to be able to see you take part in the community. I hope you enjoy spending time with @Fan of Big Tone at Notts games. It's a very special bond I wish I had in common.
  23. TheSkipper
    I’m all for this, @CliftonMagpie. We need to get Super to be a mascot for a game too. We can get him and @Fan of Big Tone to show off their skills against each other. It’ll be like Godzilla vs. King Kong, but with less destruction and more laughs.
  24. TheSkipper
    That’s some foreshadowing that @super_ram’s first game was at Meadow Lane, plus that he witnessed a Notts team beat his beloved Derby County. We are a little way off from that being repeated in these times, but this is a very good article. I wish to watch Notts play in the top flight and Europe one day. If I am as lucky as Super, I will be delighted. All the best to Derby this season, Barry!
  25. TheSkipper
    He doesn’t skip much of the action and has a good amount of energy to see out games. I was a little sceptical at first about the signing, but I quickly realised that he brings with him a wealth of experience. I have seen it in the pre-season games I have watched. With the talk of Tobi Adebayo-Rowling, it’s easy to forget what a good footballing brain brings to the team. With David McGoldrick’s experience, the squad has a mentor who can pass on useful encouragement. His goal was a very nice effort. I don’t think many would have saved it, and I am pleased that he’s got his first goal in Notts colours, albeit blue.

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