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  1. samwatto2008
    Good PON cast again, enjoyed listening to this!
  2. samwatto2008
    Glad to keep this run of form going! Up the Notts Good read by the way Chris
  3. samwatto2008
    2nd in the league, 4 clean sheets in a row. Is this Notts County we're talking about or? Sounds silly but as soon as we reach safety points we can start to re-evaluate our objectives and goals for the season.
  4. samwatto2008
    Good report Chris! Good to see things like this because if they play different against Notts then it shows how team will approach Notts County as a fixture.
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    @ARLukomski Good write up and i agree with you. He brings something different to the table but ... i think Stead just has that touch of class over him. Stead is a good hold up striker and is a better finisher. Pace does frighten defenders though, so with Ameobi being out hopefully he can make his mark as a 90min player but he has to impress in this short stint of an injury for Shola.
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    Ill go for the following lineup: Collin / Jones - Brisley - Duffy - Tootle / Hawkridge - Yates - Grant - Alessandra / Stead - Forte Hope we can keep this form going and I think at the moment teams will fear us so im going for an optimistic 3-0 win.
  7. samwatto2008
    I understand KN has to be a manager and firm with the players but i knew this would be a problem. It must be hard for the likes of Walker and Milsom to see Ryan Yates a loanee player being the first on the team sheet most weeks.
  8. samwatto2008
    Good write up! I thought it was a very even game they had more chances but our chances were better chance IMO. Happy that this form is continuing! Nolan has the dressing room on lock down.
  9. samwatto2008
    Like this content a lot! Something different and forges a response from different types of fans! Good work PON!
  10. samwatto2008
    Good podcast again lads! enjoying listening to these
  11. samwatto2008
    Think Notts will win here. Be good to see how Forte plays over 90 mins. 2-0 Notts County
  12. samwatto2008
    Didn't attend but sounds like he had an absolute cracker! Glad he used Coventry as a wake up call and the fans can now see what hes really capable of. Key for him now is consistency. If he plays like he did at the weekend week in week out the defence looks absolutely smashing. COYP
  13. samwatto2008
    @liampie I thought that. I am under the impression he can play RM / LM / CM / ST. CM isn't his favourite so couldn't see him playing there but can you imagine him and Shola up front or even Forte and Alessandra.
  14. samwatto2008
    Will be attending this game. Think it will be a win for Notts as we look to stretch out to a 6 game unbeaten streak. We must remain physical so once again i think we're looking at a strike partnership of Ameobi and Stead. My lineup is as follows: 4-4-2 Collin / Hunt - Brisely - Duffy - Jones / Hawkridge - Hewitt - Grant - Alessandra / Ameobi - Stead I have chosen Hunt because i think his physical ability will prove vital against a strong Morecambe plus thought he did well against Vale. I would like to see Hollis in for Brisley if the head injury was a bit more serious than we thought. Ill go for a 3-0 win. Call me silly but i think they're really slow at the back and the pace of our wingers will crush them.
  15. samwatto2008
    Fantastic! Glad these are back and can see a lot of effort is put into these. Also really good talking points. Good job @Chris and @Joe Jones
  16. samwatto2008
    Should be starting for me! Too much class to be a bench warmer
  17. samwatto2008
    Good selection! Hopefully see some of the other players fighting for their space this month and can get a good competition going on here. Place your bets on Septembers TOTM.
  18. samwatto2008
    I must admit, this does tick me off for a number of reasons. If you say something negative or contradicting he will just block you. As a fan i should be allowed to express my opinion, good or bad and not be shut off by our own owner. It's good hes interacting with fans but i think some of the updates he provides should be left alone and put on the actually official NCFC twitter page.
  19. samwatto2008
    More information about "Samwatto2008: Ray Trew vs Alan Hardy"
    As we come up to the eight-month mark since Alan Hardy’s takeover I thought I’d shine a light on his achievements so far at Notts County and highlight some key parts of his ownership in the club. A bit of background on the main reason for the takeover. In February 2010 Ray Trew picked up the club with its priceless heritage and the Meadow Lane ground for £1 after Munto Finance, a firm that claimed to be backed by Middle East fortunes, turned out to be a complete pack full of lies. During his ownership he oversaw Notts winning the League Two title in the 2009-2010 under Steve Cotterill. After the celebrations from promotion, though, it all sort of went wrong for Trew in terms of management. Between 2009 and January 2017, Notts had gone through 13 managers. By 2016 I'm sure many other Notts fans would agree the situation at the club had become an absolute circus. Trew eventually cut his losses and agreed to sell the club to Hardy for a reported £3.5m. Along with the keys to Meadow Lane, Hardy also inherited a commitment to HMRC to pay off the accumulated debts. To put a long story short, finishing 17th in the league just a season before with relegation seemingly on the cards in 2017 and a bunch of outstanding cheques, Hardy had taken on an impossible task of retaining County's Football League status. So, with the club taken over successfully and fans in desperate need of a statement for survival, what was Hardy’s statement? His first step was to appoint a new manager as John Sheridan was shown the door for gross misconduct and verbal abuse of an official, bringing in Kevin Nolan, a quality midfielder for the likes of Bolton, West Ham and Newcastle but relatively untested as manager, save for a short spell at Leyton Orient. At a time where relegation was looking like a real possibility the communication between Nolan and Hardy had to be flawless with no complications. With the takeover and new appointment happening in the January transfer window it was important for Notts to give their squad a real boost for the second half of the season. Marc Bola, Jorge Grant, Josh Clackstone, Tahvon Campbell and Shola Ameobi were recruited, with all but Shola signing on loan. So Hardy was already being praised for the money he had put into the club and the statement him and Nolan had made with the signings by the fans but how did things start to pan out? Nolan managed to start off his Notts managerial career with a home draw against local rivals Mansfield Town. In 21 league games in charge he managed to secure 10 WINS, 4 DRAWS and 7 DEFEATS, for a side doomed for relegation that isn’t half bad. Nolan had turned a relegation battle into a mid-table team in 21 games and the fans were loving it. Attendances started to rise and rise. With Hardy doing constant offers to bring new fans and existing fans to believe and support in a new Notts team. Hardy continues to impress fans by constantly investing in the club and making the Notts County experience enjoyable for all. With the 2017-18 season looking promising we only have him to thank for his decision making and passion for this club. Share your thoughts about this feature article on Pride of Nottingham by signing up to the website, visiting the forum and joining in the chat with hundreds of fellow Notts County fans. Fancy showcasing your brand or business on Pride of Nottingham? Click here to find out more about sponsorship and advertising opportunities with us.
  20. samwatto2008
    Good write up Joe. Really good content!
  21. samwatto2008
    Totally agree, some real good business done this summer. The squad can easily challenge for play offs which was the target highlighted at the start of the season. So as long as we achieve that target ill be happy.
  22. samwatto2008
    Good performance by both sides. Would've taken a point before the game had started so can't complain really ... but im going too. Ameobi at fault for first goal, he could have kicked it out for a throw or controlled it better. Second goal was down to Kevin Nolan, a replacement defender was not brought on quick enough and as a result of tired legs when they had fresh subs we conceded. 2-2 is a respectable result from both teams but we really should have seen out this game. Poor tactics by Nolan cost us this game IMO.
  23. samwatto2008
    Jon Stead what a man! I noticed a vast improvement against Stanley. The work he was doing off the ball and letting more quicker people run free (Grant, Hawkridge) was really good. However i am open to change and would just like to see Forte on for 90 mins. Other than that he deserves to keep his place.
  24. samwatto2008
    If we are looking for play offs or promotion this is one of those games where we have to win. Port Vale look poor so far so we should see this as our 3 points to play for. Having dropped 2 against Stanley this is important we win. Might i also add i predicted the correct score against Stanley lol 2-2, shame i did not put a fiver on it though. Lineup: Collin / Dickinson - Brisley - Duffy - Jones / Grant - Hewitt - Alessandra - Hawkridge / Ameobi - Stead Would play Alessandra as a CM because he adapted well for Hartlepool in that position and can always be put up front too. Good all round player to have as he can adapt to a game quickly. Ill go a 3-1 Notts Win
  25. samwatto2008
    Totally agree with Nolan, people say some of the tackles in lower league football would be cards at the top level but it should not be like that. Rules are rules no matter what league they should be followed. I like a game that flows and it is a physical sport but with refereeing they need to get a grip of the game as soon as things get out of hand. Full-time refs should be introduced into the league no question about it.

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