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League table after today's matches. Notts secure in seventh place.

A happy Manager after that result.

The scores:

Bristol City 2-1 Blackburn Rovers
Cardiff City 2-1 Derby County
Exeter City 1-3 Blackpool
Leyton Orient 2-0 Reading
Chesterfield 1-1 Port Vale
Tranmere Rovers 1-1 Gillingham
Aldershot Town 2-2 Tamworth
AFC Fylde 2-0 Wealdstone

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@ARLukomski and @4everapie knocked it out of the park this round with impressive scores!

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Looking at our league table, @ARLukomski has wiped out @super_ram's seemingly comfortable ten-point lead to take top spot! @4everapie jumps into the top five, while @Fan of Big Tone is now in the top half of the table.

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But don't get too used to that table - round 29 is coming up on Tuesday night and the fixtures are online now! Go on, give it your best shot. Thanks for playing!

The only time I'll ever thank Chesterfield. Now back to booing them. BOOOOOOOOOOO. Special shout out to Bristol City and Blackburn

A win for Panthers 

Elite League Table after tonight's matches. Panthers up to third.

Good away win for Panthers tonight.

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That's the formalities out of the way.

Darlington Football Club is an association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, England. As of the 2023–24 season, the team competes in the National League North, at the sixth level of English football.

Darlington moved to an all-seater, 25,000-capacity stadium named  Darlington Arena in 2003 & that is when Darlington's problems began with the cost of the stadium contributing into driving the club into administration in 2003, 2009, & 2012.

As the fan owned club was unable to agree a creditors voluntary agreement it was expelled from the Football Association.

A new club was immediately formed & moved to Blackwell Meadows stadium but the FA ruled that, as a new club, it must have a different playing name from the expelled club.

The name chosen was Darlington 1883, & the phoenix club was placed in the Northern League Division One, the ninth tier of English football, for the 2012–13 season.

Darlington 1883 won three promotions in four seasons before the FA approved their request to change back to the traditional Darlington FC name.

(Source Wiki) 

Latest National League North Table.

Thanks for this update @Robbie! I'm always interested in how some of the familiar names are doing.

I've been to Nuneaton's old Manor Ground before, it was a proper traditional non-league ground too. They moved to Liberty Way in 2008, but the future of that stadium is up in the air. They're currently groundsharing with Bedworth United a few miles away. They're going well, but the tenth tier is very modest for a club like that.

The NLN table is incredibly tight, and Darlo, Chester, Scunny and Hereford are all in with a chance of playing in the National League next season. Just out of the screenshot are Scarborough Athletic in 15th. One tier further down, in the Norther Premier League, Macclesfield are currently 16 points clear and looking all set to return to the NLN next season. With Boston and Aldershot in relegation trouble, it's possible that there will be nine former league clubs (or phoenix clubs thereof) in next year's NLN...

@DangerousSausage Thanks for that. Like you I am interested in how these phoenix clubs are doing. It's great that the ones I've mentioned are doing well & are on the long road back.

Darlington FC have there old name back too which is positive. Macclesfield seem to be doing very well, & as you say, they should be back to the NLN next season.

I also believe that so long as the supporters want it, no matter the circumstances that a club may find themselves in, a club will always survive in one form or another. The evidence is there before us.

Of course we don't want to see a Club go out of business. That's why the powers that be need to ensure more money is distributed down the football pyramid.

Your Saturday Morning Weather 

Storm Eowyn is moving away.

Weather forecast for Sunday Morning 

It's going to be wet and windy going into Sunday Evening.

itz easy and obvious that macaulay langstaff has found it difficult, tfw are stating what everyone knows. they just need to be more patient, a few signings in january and then next season should see him do better. you cant expect him to just instantly be a success.

I don’t want discredit and diss all the league 2 centre backs but the standard of player he’s playing against will have increased dramatically. For perspective Lee Gregory scored 9 goals in the Championship for Millwall, they were relegated and the next season in League 1 he scored 18 goals. That shows you the difference in quality from League 1 to the Championship is big. Even if Macca isn’t scoring, playing in the Championship will make him a better player.

I think everyone would’ve been slightly surprised if Macca had gone two Millwall and continued his strike rate. He’s only had 9 shots this season, he probably used to get 9 shots per game with us! That’s just how it is at Millwall though. They don’t create many chances and so they don’t score tons of goals. They grind out results, in their last 5 games they haven’t scored more than 1 goal per game…

Macca had just one goal in twenty six appearances for Millwall since is transfer from Notts.

Will things turn around for the better for Macca. Will he be loaned out to another Club, or will he be sold on?

It looks to me that he is really struggling with the Millwall style. The Notts style of play was just perfect for him.

Hello and welcome to PoN  @piedestrian.Make yourself comfotable and please join in posting whenever you feel like it.

Welcome to our Pride of Nottingham Community @piedestrian Great to have you onboard.

Highlights of the match.

Notts County 1-1 Bromley | Football News | Sky Sports

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Jodi Jones’ second-half penalty was cancelled out by the brilliance of...

I agree with a lot that’s already been said, think we file that one under “frustrating”. We had the chances but just didn’t take them. It was unfortunately for us a “classic Bromley” performance, they just wanted that one chance and they got it (we gave it to them), they didn’t really trouble us for large parts of the match.

The fact so many teams visit Meadow Lane and think we can’t go toe-to-toe with these is a massive compliment, but at the same time we’ve got to make sure we punish teams that do just sit back and basically hope for the best. Whenever a well organised team has come to Meadow Lane this season we have struggled to break them down, we were much better than against the likes of Port Vale and Gillingham but we’ve got to be more ruthless in the future.

I’ve seen the Jatta chance back now, my initial reaction was that he should’ve had a shot, I’m even more convinced now! He actually had the ball under control, all he had to do was toe-poke it towards goal and it would’ve gone in. And then right at the end Whitaker had a chance to make himself an instant hero, a Bromley player would’ve buried that header…

I reckon it’s because you’re worried about theRams game today @super_ram 

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5 hours ago, Mapperley Pie said:

No Langstaff at Luton today .

I noticed that, missing from the squad. I still wouldn't get excited, but it's curious...

Yep good spot, but I'd say hold on popping that champagne!

From the Millwall match report: "Head Coach Alex Neil made two changes to his starting XI at Kenilworth Road, with Tristan Crama - for his first Lions start - and Ivanovic coming in for the injured duo of Ryan Leonard and Macaulay Langstaff."

In Maynards post match interview when asked about signings he said nothing was imminent but they are working hard to bring in new faces.

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Interesting one @gtownjohnno

I'm sure Burnley will loan him out again or even sell him?

Yeah, he's got potential, his last loan spell at Accrington was his most successful one. Ok, 5 goals in 17 isn't amazing, but in a team like Accrington it is more impressive. He's 22 now, I think his chance to get into the Burnley squad has passed, but he looks more capable of being successful in a League 2 side.

Great for Lucien and I’m pleased for him but at the same time it’s a tad depressing for us. Are we actually going to be able to see one of our own academy players ever progress into the team? Any time we seem to have someone promising or talented they get picked up by Championship/Prem clubs…

Once Didzy retires we’ll need someone!

EFL Rule: Clubs also need to name at least one club developed player in their matchday squad; if they don't, they must name one fewer player on their bench.

Ok it’s not the biggest penalty ever, but constantly having a player less in the matchday squad isn’t ideal.

Fans always know best.If things aren't going to plan  just blame the Manager/owners /Ref and certain players.

Luke's not a happy chappie after the defeat to Norwich.

He’ll be getting the push before long if they don’t turn things around.

This game will have added spice because Cedwyn Scott will be most likely leading the Carlisle attack on his return to ML.

Carlisle have the Philip of an away win & will be full of confidence as will Cedwyn after his first goal for Carlisle in that away win at Fleetwood.

Notts certainly need to up their game after the dissapointing draw against Bromley.

I expect that Stuart will make some changes for the Notts starting 11 for this match. We may see Whittaker, Johnson and Jarvis get their first starts.

I expect that Didzy will be on the bench. With Palmer injured, Hinchy will continue in central Midfield. I'd like to see Tsaroulla start for this match.

I'm sure Carlisle will sit back similar to what Bromley did. Notts need to figure out how to effectively counter these tactics.

I've always pushed for Notts to go more direct on occasions and use Jatta's height upfront to create opportunities.

Hoping for a convincing win against Carlisle. A 2:0 win would do just nicely. A clean sheet would be nice too.

Friday Result 

Newport 1 Swindon 2

Saturday 25/01/25: 12:30pm kick offs.

Matches that affect Notts

Results

Bradford 3-0 Walsall 

MK Dons 0-0 Wimbledon 

15:00 pm kick offs

Barrow 3-0 Grimsby 

Crewe 0-1 Accrington 

Cheltenham 2-1 Salford 

Chesterfield 1-1 Port Vale 

Doncaster 1-0 Harrogate 

Nice to see that Cedwyn Scott has scored his first goal for his new club Carlisle.

I don't think it was one of Notts's best performances today. Bromley made it difficult for Notts as they always do.

They get every man behind the ball & challenge opponents to break them down.

Notts had plenty of shots on goal, but they weren't incisive  enough for me today.

Four players stood out for me. Jack Hinchy had a really good game today, Alassana Jatta did ok, David McGoldrick worked hard & had some nice touches once again.

Jodi Jones started today & showed what Notts has been missing. His penalty was well taken too under pressure.

Out of those four I'm going to agree with the sponsors who chose Jack Hinchy as their Man of the Match, to make him my man of the match today.

My MoTM Conor Grant...thought his work rate and touches were excellent

I’ve gone for Jodie Jones scored the pen and hit the bar with a curling shot, it’s great to have him back.

Pleased you enjoyed your return to ML @BradtheMiller 

Playing Bromley always seems to be a tricky fixture for us. They sure do make it hard, we always seem to struggle against them.

I was pleased with the result in the end and with other teams around us not winning except two, we haven't lost any ground.

Seems I can't upload videos but I've vlogged today's game for my YouTube channel @oldmangroundhopping. Please give it a watch, perhaps a like & double perhaps a subscribe.

I have a fairly comprehensive 24/25 playlist, all my videos are 15 minutes or less long so hopefully you won't lose interest half way through, here's hoping!!

Hi @BradtheMiller I think this is your video. 

Good morning, we’ve got gusty winds here, a front fascia board has blown off the shed but so far no other damage and I’m pleased to report the hedgehog gutter gadgets are still in situ. Phew!
 

It’s not as bad here as further north of the country. I hope everyone stays safe wherever you are

Good morning cold and bright here, it’s matchday! I know I’m a whimp but I’m staying at home and listening, it’s going to be 5 degrees max, so probably -2 in the Pavis stand, I get chilled very easily these days, I’ll be glad when the weather gets warmer.

In other news we drove all the way out to junction 28 for Wagamama’s last night to celebrate grandson Fred’s birthday but there was an enormous queue outside so we went back home and had a Chinese takeaway and watched the final of Traitors. We don’t normally have Chinese food we prefer Indian but I was impressed it was very nice, especially that prawn sesame toast thing.

Why don’t Wagamama’s let you book a table? Ridiculous!

Anyway have a great day and COME ON YOU PIES!

Good evening..

It's been a pleasant day here with plenty of sunshine. Pity about the result today, but our rivals for a promotion space, apart from Doncaster & Bradford who won, either drew or lost, so Notts didn't lose any ground today.

Charlton Athletic 2 v 0 Bristol Rovers

Lincoln City 1 v 1 Blackpool

Peterborough United 1 v 2 Wigan Athletic (Joker)

Accrington Stanley 2 v 0 Cheltenham Town

Chesterfield 1 v 1 Bromley

Crewe Alexandra 1 v 2 AFC Wimbledon

Barnet 2 v 0 Hartlepool United

Southend United 3 v 0 AFC Fylde

Update.

A British win in the Australian Open Mens Doubles.