Hmm, not sure about Thursday night fixtures.

Latest from the England Camp. UEFA are looking at a gesture made by Jude Bellingham. Apparently he Grabbed his Crutch in Front of the Slovakia Bench after his Late equalizer in the England vs Slovakia Game. According to him it was an inside Joke aimed at some friends who were in the Crowd. However this isn't the First time he's made the Gesture and if found Guilty he could end up being Fined and Banned.

For Pity's sake Grow Up Bellingham, You're supposed to be a Role Model for young Kids.  Not only have You Let Yourself Down England Down, But Those Who Look Up To You. Hang Your Head In Shame.

He's finally done it.

Mark Cavendish wins a record 35th stage at the Tour de France to move 1 clear of the great Eddy Merckx. 

The players look really happy to be back for preseason training., 

They have much to be happy about.

Six new quality players joining them. A squad to challenge the best teams in the league.

I ponder whether footballers who earn millions regard themselves as fortunate. Regrettably, Tommy Lawton was born too early to receive the earnings he merited. Despite this, he was an exceptional player.

In his twilight years, he should have been treated like royalty. If he were still with us today, things might have been vastly different. It’s a thought that makes one reflect on the changing times in football.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-35360384

Omar has always impressed me over the years. Now back at Bromley

So this is the crunch time for England. They are Scheduled to play Slovakia in the last 16 of Euro 24 at 5 pm BST on Sunday evening.

Can England get through to the quarter finals? England may have won their group, but they have stuttered through the games they played & flattered to deceive as they really struggled to show any cohesion in those three games.

England will need to up the ante against Slovakia if they are to progress to the next round.

England will be hoping they can.

If England do get through they will meet Switzerland, who impressed against a below par Italy side in their last sixteen match today.

A good insight to what they see as an England tactical issue by Peter Petrov & Hancock Analysis.

It's alright having the best players but should they be placed in the same positions as they are for their clubs just for the sake of it for instance?

Problem is, these players might be playing in similar positions for England but the other players are different, as is the overall balance of the England side, compared to their club side.

So therefore those players may not perform as well as they do for their club side. 

Do PON members see any tactical issues with the England team that could jeopardise England's chances of going far in Euro 24? 

Sad to see him go but probably for the best.

Nottingham RFC play in the Championship, English Rugby's  2nd tier. .

This is the up to date Championship table.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @BiggestPieInGlasgow. ????????

Thought it was unusual...so had to share ????

If someone phones trying to get you to say “yes” by asking if you can hear them be aware it could be a scam. They are trying to get a copy of your voice.

I thought this might not be true but research suggests it is and Experian - who I trust as an information website - have an article about it

What is the “Say Yes” Scam? - Experian

https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-say-yes-scam/

Learn what a say yes scam is, how fraudsters can record you saying yes and commit fraud and how to protect yourself from this scam.

I'm Oblivious To It? No Not Me, the words of England Head Coach Gareth Southgate, when asked about the Criticism of his England Team. Is that because You walk around with Your Head Stuck Up Your Arse then Gareth? How can he Not be Aware of the Disgruntled feelings of England Fans and Football Pundits? 

It's Not Important To Me. Then you're aware of the Criticism? But You Just said you were oblivious to it? It's make Your Mind Up  Time Gareth.

I'm My Own Biggest Critic. Well You Ain't Listening To Yourself Then, Are You Gareth?

And this Person is Who the F.A Pin Their Hopes on to Lead England To Euro's Glory.  He wouldn't know which way a Lift Went, Even If He Had Two Guesses.

A thread to discuss Nottingamshire Cricket and everything Cricket.

Trent Rockets.

The 2024 fixtures have been released for the Men's and Women's 100 matches. 

https://www.trentbridge.co.uk/news/2024/january/trent-rockets-2024-fixtures-confirmed.html?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Organic%20%2B%20Social&utm_campaign=Rockets%20Fixtures&s=09

More fixtures here for other teams.

I thought I'd write this Topic before it became Out of Date, due to England being Knocked out of the Euro's. But the badge on the ENGLAND Shirt is Wrong. Now before People start saying you're Barmy or Go and put your Tin foil Hat On, Let Me Explain.

I'm a Bit of an History Buff and one of my Main Interests is Heraldry, and being an Artist (who has Sold Art, but It wasn't my full time Job) the Designs that have been Drawn and Painted over the Centuries has been an Interesting Hobby of Mine.

Now I'm Not Going To Bore You To Tears by giving you along Drawn out History of Heraldry. Just to say that Heraldry was used for the Identification of Knights in Battle and who was on who's side. Each Knight had a Particular Design on his Shield  and Coat of Arms which showed his Loyalty to His King or Lord. And the Animals emblazoned on their Shields looked a lot Different to the real thing.

So the Real England Badge is what you see on his Majesty's Coat of Arms in the First and Fourth Quarters of the Royal Shield  the Colouring is as Follows. I'll write the Colours in Non Heraldic Wording.

A Shield with a Red Background with Three Golden Lions  Walking Looking Outwards. However the Three Lions were called Leopards. Which looked nothing like the Real Animal, and resembled the Lion much More. They were renamed as Lions by Richard I (the Lion Heart) and these  Golden Lions on a Red Background have been used by all Sovereigns since that time. Which means the Current England Badge of Blue Lions on a White Background is Wrong. The Flowers on the Present Badge are the Red and White Tudor Roses which were brought together by Henry VII from the Red Rose of Lancashire and the White Rose of Yorkshire, after the War of The Roses. 

Now if You're still Awake, it's a good Job the Lion Heart Changed the name. Frank Skinner Sing Three Leopards On His Shirt, Doesn't Quite Have the Same Ring To It.