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Regarding Sam Pearson, I know he did well against Forest. I remember watching the news after their match and our local reporters were praising his debut. Other than that, I don’t know much. But like others, I am happy to give my full trust to the club because recruitment has been top-notch since the Reedtz arrived. I imagine we’ll find it easier to sign our targets too unless other big clubs express interest or Wrexham.

Happy Birthday, @Chris. Best wishes to you on your special day, gaffer. Sending you nothing but love and kindness.

It’s great to see @ARLukomski’s pride in his team and how happy he was at the game. The video really captures the emotions of the moment.

Can we do a Luton? It’s possible. As others have said, it’s not unlikely. We can’t rule anything out, but I want fans to be calm with their expectations, especially if the club struggles. Football is never straightforward - we know this - but I fear that some will complain if we aren’t running away with League Two or in a promotion spot. Let’s take the season as it comes and not complain for the sake of it. Make valid points and discuss, but there’s no room for constant complaining if we don’t hit the ground running in League Two. I think we’ll be fine, but some people threw their dummies out after we lost for the first and second time this season, which was just crazy.

It’s good for both the club and the fans. I do agree that there’s much more that the Nottingham Post could do to cover Notts. The new reporter seems focused on producing good content. I actually prefer him over Leigh Curtis, who tended to dramatise a lot of his stories. Not that I thought he was bad, but the new journalist seems very focused.

The video definitely tugs at your heartstrings. It makes me feel grateful that we’ve turned the corner. We did it together and it’s about time that the club acknowledged the fans’ involvement in this.

I don’t think Reading is attractive enough for Luke Williams to leave the club that has given him a solid start in football management. He’s a different character than Ian Burchnall, who probably wishes now that he had shown more loyalty to Notts. Williams seems happy and has a good rapport with the fans and players. On the back of a successful promotion and a fantastic season, why would he risk all of this to go manage Reading? It seems like a very risky gamble to me.

I wish Ross Fitzsimons all the best in his future endeavours. It was probably time for him to move on from Chesterfield, and hopefully he can find success elsewhere. Fitzsimons may not have been the best keeper I’ve seen, but I don’t hold any ill will towards him. Notts’ relegation was due to a variety of factors, not just Fitzsimons’ performance. I remember some people trying to defend him, while being critical of Sam Slocombe, but the two are as different as night and day.

The council’s inability to fund a celebratory event due to their financial constraints doesn’t seem to bother Williams. For him, the personal connections and interactions with the fans are far more valuable than any formal celebration. He cherishes the opportunity to connect with the supporters on a personal level and share in their joy.

The homecoming was a nice touch by Notts. I also hope that the club arranges an opening day of sorts for the new campaign to get fans onside.

It was what it was - there’s no use in complaining because it didn’t cost us promotion. I don’t think even John could repeat hitting the crossbar again even if he tried.

Hello, @Fan of Big Tone. Welcome back to the site. Don’t dwell on the past - focus on having fun and joining in with the community. It’s great to see you back on PON.

Welcome, @Bee, The Pride of Nottingham is a great site.

Luke Williams made some great tactical decisions during the game. Bringing on Jodi Jones and switching him to the right gave us more edge going forward. And Aaron Nemane really stepped up and played outstandingly.

It’s so sweet that the children took the time to write a note to their dad. It shows how much they care about you.

The triumph of Notts over Chesterfield in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out to secure promotion at Wembley will forever be etched in our memories. The team should hold their heads high for their incredible achievement in bringing us back to the Football League. Special shout out to Archie Mair, Aaron Nemane and Cedwyn Scott for their outstanding performances. It was a tough match, but the lads showed true grit and determination to come out on top. Congratulations to everyone!

It's always been the plan to bring on Archie Mair if a shoot-out was looming. He had his shirt ready for the Boreham Wood game and was about to come on until Jodi Jones scored. I think Sam Slocombe deserves a lot of credit for where we are this season. It's a shame some fans have already forgotten how he kept us in games during some vital and key matches. He's been at his best this season, despite injury he has always tried his best, and it's natural for people to become nervous. Archie Mair has plenty to learn and needs more experience, but he is exceptional when it comes to penalty saves. It's nice to see a UK keeper adapting to the style of standing behind the line, as a keeper's instinct is to move and this gives them protection from being forced to retake it. It's also in the rules, as some Chesterfield fans have claimed he should've been on the line.

It's always good to see someone taking the time to pay respect to Jason Turner. It's a touch of class and I hope those "Debbie downers" have kept quiet about their thoughts on this. I have no time for people who just want to argue and be unkind, but I have found a new level of respect for Ryan Reynolds and, of course, now Wrexham. I have to admit, I spent most of the season disliking them, but I thought even Paul Mullin showed class yesterday when speaking about Notts during the game and after. It's nice to see someone praise the club for something they deserve and have achieved. If it wasn't warranted, then it would make sense for people to be more sceptical, but this isn't the case. It's genuine.

Notts always perform better once they gain confidence. Arron Nemane was exceptional and in the second half, we controlled the game well. At times, it was unfortunate that some of our plays didn't receive the rewards they deserved. Those who say that Notts didn't play well are missing the point. The players performed well, perhaps not as well as Chesterfield overall, but they dominated in spells. It's frustrating that many fans don't understand why Notts passes back. It's clear that it opens up play and defenders find it difficult to deal with. The faster the passing, the sooner someone gets into a position to score. Changing this would make Notts much less effective. If Notts could learn to be more direct at times, it would silence those who just complain, including when we win in the season but expect 5 goals instead of 2. Or those who feel Notts are too predictable when it's just a difficult game. @4everapie There’s a point to discussions and fans having their say, it’s what makes things interesting. Rather than watching people just complain.

Congratulations @Piethagoram! You truly are the cream of the crop, having been voted as the Pride of Nottingham Member of the Year for 2023! Your tireless efforts and unwavering dedication have not gone unnoticed and we are all so grateful for everything you have done. Thank you for being such an integral part of our community!

The issue with playing Chesterfield is that both teams know exactly how the other plays. Any changes to throw a surprise could make the game’s pace naturally slower. Tactically, I would focus on the high line and make sure that players are instructed to cover when needed. If the middle three at the back do what we saw against Wrexham and in the first half of Boreham Wood, then we would be inviting trouble. Defensively, we still have an issue coping with set pieces, but Sam Slocombe looked better at catching the ball in the air and Aden Baldwin is decent at heading the ball away. Avoiding Chesterfield crowding our box and leading to panic is important as they are rehearsed in this tactic. I think it will be a classic final with a fair few goals or at least I hope so. I would hope that it doesn’t end with a simple narrow 1-0 win but if it was in our favour, of course I would pretend I never said this.

He is similar to Matt Palmer but not as skilled. We do not need him at the moment. I hope he does well and that a League One team will sign him without hesitation. He could even be a reasonable signing for Derby as they need to rebuild. He is a free signing and I imagine his wages are reasonable. The Rams could make a worse decision. I know I said Notts does not need him, but that is only because of Palmer and Bostock. If O’Brien were to retire, we would only need cover since I think Vincent will stay and Francis will likely leave. @super_ram

I doubt any Notts fan would object to the signing of Jodi Jones. It’s important to initiate talks with him, even though he may be drawn to a League One or Two team at present. In my opinion, he’s the kind of player who can make the difference between becoming champions or runners-up. He’s an exceptional player at this level. We should secure his services before it’s too late.

Excellent job on the cover image and display picture. I’m really fond of the new main PON image. It appears very sophisticated and the display picture is outstanding.

Reading about their incredible comeback victory against Boreham Wood in the National League Playoff Semi Final gave me goosebumps. The article perfectly captures the electric atmosphere at Meadow Lane and the rollercoaster of emotions that fans experienced during the match. It's heartening to see how the team fought back against a two-goal deficit to secure a place in the final and a chance at promotion to League Two. It's clear from the article that Notts County fans are some of the most passionate and dedicated in the country. The scenes of joy and celebration after the final whistle were truly heart-warming, and it's easy to see why supporting the Magpies is such an important part of so many people's lives. I can't wait to see how the team performs in the National League Playoff Final against Chesterfield, and I'll be rooting for them every step of the way. Come on you Pies!