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Barnsley supporters will hope that their team won't face severe punishment. Even if the owners who broke the rules have left, it wouldn't be fair for clubs to be sold as a means of avoiding punishment. The board should have disclosed everything to the EFL and should face the consequences.

Southend looks like a team that is on the verge of bankruptcy. Their fans have every right to be concerned due to their owner. I think they need a miracle to escape being forced to resolve. I hope it’s not the case, but it does look worrying.

I don’t remember the incident, but I am glad that the player has been punished. The video goes to show that players won’t get away with incidents like this if they are captured. Poor York City, how will they cope?

Notts County is enthusiastically preparing for the forthcoming season. Their schedule includes a sequence of pre-season friendlies and rigorous training sessions aimed at priming the team for success. Luke Williams, the team's Manager, has introduced four fresh faces to the squad this summer. Each has participated in some form within the team's initial pre-season friendlies. Macauley Langstaff, a forward for the team, has expressed his favourable impressions of how smoothly the newcomers have integrated with the rest of the group. Jodi Jones, one of the new arrivals, made a remarkable impact on Notts County's journey to the playoff final against Chesterfield, following his impressive loan spell from Oxford United last season. Jones was highlighted thanks to his triumphant match-winning goal against Boreham Wood. Subsequently, Jones has now signed a permanent contract. This newly committed pact aligns him with Will Randall, David McGoldrick, Dan Crowley, and Aidan Stone, who have also joined the ranks. The positions that each player brings to the team are as follows - Jodi Jones serves as a right-winger, while Will Randall fulfils the role of a left-winger. David McGoldrick operates as a centre-forward, Dan Crowley offers his talents as an attacking midfielder and Aidan Stone holds the fort as a goalkeeper. It appears that Notts County has strategically bolstered their team with these solid acquisitions. All the new players are projected to have a tangible effect on the overall squad's performance. For instance, Will Randall and Jodi Jones have already shown good rapport, performing particularly well together against Stoke City. David McGoldrick importunes experience to the team, given his past playing in the Championship. Dan Crowley appears to be a skilful attacking midfielder who can both identify passing opportunities and advance into potential spaces. His experience at the Arsenal academy has had a clear impact on his performance, which is likely to remain impressive, particularly in the upcoming friendly match against Nottingham Forest. Aidan Stone has shown promise in his performance against Nuneaton, displaying a slight struggle against Stoke due to defensive missteps. However, playing against League Two players should be more to his advantage. As a goalie striving for first-team status, Goalkeeping Coach Tom Weal is expected to bring out his best. Despite my innate optimism, I genuinely believe the squad possesses enough prowess to compete against the most formidable teams in League Two. If the wind is in our sails, a title race or staggering back-to-back promotions are not impossible. The team possesses impressive depth and is poised to be a formidable presence. We have a group of players in our team, including Jodi Jones, Will Randall, Aaron Nemane, and Adam Chicksen, who are renowned for their relentless ability to score goals and provide assists. Our midfield strength is evident with the likes of Matt Palmer, John Bostock, Dan Crowley, bolstered by the experienced Jim O'Brien and David McGoldrick. To summarise, the new summer signings at Notts County are anticipated to substantially impact the team's success this season. A balanced combination of experience and enthusiasm should make for a thrilling season ahead for Notts County. Even without an additional centre back, the team could potentially vie for another title while possibly achieving back-to-back promotions. Everyone awaits keenly to see how this season unfolds for Notts County.

This was one of Steven Gerrard’s best games for Liverpool. That team overachieved that season. Yes, they were a good team, but making the final was a great success story for them. I have a strong preference for either Boreham Wood or Chesterfield. Both of those were amazing, especially the playoff semi-final. We appeared defeated and without hope.

Please don’t tell us, @Fan of Big Tone, that you like everything well-done but didn’t take any photos of it because you burnt it all. ????

You should all be ashamed of yourselves, but there are some good players mentioned that would do well on the TV show Pointless. I'll raise you all by five, Steve Chettle, Shaun Derry, Eugene Dadi, Harry Arter and John Bostock. The latter should have been mentioned sooner.

It’s food for thought, nothing more. It’s not going to lead to relegation; we are better than most of the teams in League Two. Defensively, mistakes will happen if you throw inexperienced youngsters into the mix against a team like Stoke City. I hope Williams doesn’t refrain from giving the youngsters time against Forest, but he may want to start the strongest defence we can. This will highlight if we do need another CB or if we can make do with a youth player filling in.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @Jones10. Are you a Notts fan? Is the Jones a reference to Jodi Jones? I hope you join in with us here on PON.

This is a good idea for families and people who like to show their friends pictures, etc. It’s a nice idea by the club. I wouldn’t come from Manchester for this, but I would attend an open day. If anyone gets their photo taken, drop it in here.

Neil Warnock comes across like Del Boy from Only Fools and Horses here. I thought it was going to be about a young player who had gone further in his career, like Harry Maguire. I didn’t expect it to be a story about him not paying for decorating and instead giving the person’s son 20 minutes in a friendly.

I had a quiet weekend; I went to the Stoke City friendly. I didn’t do much else; today, I just caught up on a lot of things while staying at home.

This does seem like a very good move for Archie Mair. He has a good level of potential, and they will help him reach that. I would have liked him to sign here with us, but I do think he’s a while off from being a regular number one.

Good luck to Shaun Derry. Crystal Palace is lucky he has gone back, and hopefully, he will help them improve as a club.

I don’t think being mardy over a friendly defeat is warranted, but some Notts fans have always had short minds. They focus on the wrong things and just enjoy imploding. Where I sat, I heard a few idiots, but I put them down to frustration. I didn’t hear anyone go over the top, but if people were being abusive to the youth players, stewards should remove them from the ground. We are a family club, and people need to keep their thoughts at least rational.

Hello @MagpieRob. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. We enjoy talking all things Notts here.

I hope the rain holds off and the day is nice. It would be perfect to return to Meadow Lane with good weather, but if there is thunder and lightning, I hope it doesn’t cause any issues for the teams on the pitch. I agree with the comments that Luke Williams may field a stronger squad in the first half. The result doesn’t matter, but I hope he sees that we still need a centre-back. This would provide Aidan Baldwin with more cover, especially given his injury history. Whatever the final score, I am sure we will make a game of it.

This is all great stuff. The academy lost a lot of money due to the terrible decisions of Alan Hardy. Losing our Football League status didn’t help matters, but the academy invests a lot of time in the players. I hope to attend some of the youth team games in the future.

This is great news, although I think the first several pages are good reads. It declines afterwards, and I am not a fan of the quality either. Nuneaton’s programme cost a pound and it was good value. The club should consider other suppliers if they are not making much money or reduce the quantity.

Good luck to Jon Stead. I think he will do well in his role.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @Paul Manterfield. I hope you will post when you have the chance.

As we approach another exciting season of football, it’s great to see Notts County’s anticipation and readiness for their pre-season games against Stoke and Forest. The team’s determination and spirit are evident, and it’s clear that they’re ready to test their mettle against these formidable challengers. Macaulay Langstaff’s insights into the team’s preparation strategy and morale provide an up-close look at their tactical prowess and physical readiness. It’s going to be a challenging game on Saturday, but with the team’s confidence and the blend of fresh talent and seasoned players, I have no doubt that they’ll put up a strong showing.

This dog should be able to attend the games of the team he/she supports! It’s a nice video.

Oh wow, he needs some help if it suddenly causes him problems. Imagine being treated like that. I guess when their fans were being idiots at the service stations and around Wembley itself, it counts for nothing.

I like both shirts, although it has made me appreciate last season’s a lot more. I think the home shirt could be better; it looks a bit unusual with the white stripes being over a more dominant black. I will be buying both, but the away shirt is lovely. I think its simplicity is great.