Welcome to Notts Curtis Edwards.

"He can play in various midfield roles, which gives us more flexibility and depth, and is a fantastic technician who’s also very hard-working and mobile between both boxes"

Parachute payments were introduced by the Premier League in the 2006/07 season as a method of limiting the financial damage a relegated team may endure when dropping down to the Championship.

Parachute payments also exist for teams that have been relegated from the Championship, League 1 & League 2 as well.

Unfortunately, parachute payments gives relegated clubs an unfair financial advantage over all those other clubs in those respective leagues where those relegated Clubs find themselves.

The evidence is there for all to see where we are now in the age of the yo yo club that gets relegated, then gets promoted again.

Parachute payments have clearly made the football league less competitive when it comes to clubs trying to gain promotion.

This state of affairs just cannot go on and needs to be addressed by the FA & EFL. 

My suggestion would be to abolish parachute payments for relegated clubs, & distribute that money, that would have been used for parachute payments, to all the other league clubs.

I would also put a cap on transfers and wages in all four leagues, as a fixed lump sum in each league, not an amount based on percentage of turnover, which unfairly benefits the rich Clubs.

A good article on parachute payments follows.????

Premier League parachute payments gap 'a major concern' says EFL

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65323385.amp

Red ball Cricket returns today with the first day of four, of the County Championship Division 1 match between Notts & Somerset.

Play is scheduled to start at 11am. Updates to follow throughout the match

Today is the day when there will be lots of scrutiny on Gareth Southgate & his England team.

Can they get an impressive win today to silence some of the criticism that Manager & Players have been getting since their last match with Denmark?

Many of those questions will be answered today, or maybe there will be even more questions asked depending on the performance & result.

All supporters want to see an England improved performance, with an impressive big win & a few goals to celebrate too.

So CMON England.

Since last Sunday evening/Monday morning I've had trouble breathing out. 

It's taking a lot of effort to breathe out. My heart feels like it's beating quickly and sometimes I don't even manage to breathe out properly.

I did vape once last Saturday, but I don't think it's that because it's been a week now and I've only ever done it once before. I do have asthma, but that has been settled for a few years and my inhaler hasn't made a difference to these breathing difficulties.

I'm thinking it may be my anxiety, but a panic attack shouldn't last this long. 

The only way I seem to overcome it is if I do a big yawn. I went to the doctors and the doctor checked my blood pressure, my pulse, temperature and checked my heart beat and chest for when I breathe in and out, and he reassured me that things were ok.

Has anyone had anything like this before and what is a solution? Thank you

This just in, according to  Wales on line Swansea are thinking of Making a sizeable bid for Macca. Despite Macca's appointment as Club Captain and a Step Up to the Championship the Swans manager Luke Williams is Confident that Macca could make the move. It is reported, but no names were mentioned that Williams has had conversations with players on the Lap Top.  There were several mistakes in the story, one stating Williams signed Langstaff from Gateshead, which is false, as Macca had already been signed before Williams was appointed.

I have stated in other Threads that I wouldn't be surprised if Swansea came in for Macca. He and Williams had a good relationship at Notts and the Swans Head Coach as every confidence in Macca despite the fact Langstaff would have to Step Up two divisions. Swansea are looking for a Striker and hope to secure any deal before the Closure of the current Transfer Window. So could one of the Magpies Top Three be on the move after all ?

Just a concern that, from a financial aspect, Rawlo, Stone and Randall havent yet departed

Are you like me Looking Forward to the  England vs Slovakia Match?

That's right the 3 Lions Face Slovakia. According to the B.B.C

And We all know the B.B.C ARE NEVER WRONG.

Big congrats to Jodi and Macca!!!

I think I have recorded for #Notts scouting dossier this season Keillor Dunn Flint, Demetriou and Okonkwo! ...edit and adding Rob Apter!

I Have just Received a Email from Notts County regarding the England vs Slovenia Match which is being shown at the Nest.

But as the Notts Fan Zone made a Faux Pas? The First line reads AGENTINIAN BBQ.

OOOPS  after last nights Scotland vs Hungry  Match when the Scots were Denied a Penalty, by an Argentinian Referee.

That perhaps Not The Best Line To Start With. Would You Say?

The Magpies may Not have many Scottish Followers, But there might be a Few and a Few England Fans may also take Exception,

Regarding the History between the Two Nations.

Would you consider having Tom Crawford back at Notts?

In his time with us, he was a player who simply required more experience and opportunities to enhance his skills. I always felt he performed adequately, with several impressive displays. However, he needed more time on the pitch. I think he has gained this experience at Hartlepool United.

We are currently missing a player who can advance the ball forward and has a knack for scoring in the central midfield position. Crawford is a good player. He's keen to regain possession and would likely be content as a squad member. Including him, Scott Robertson, and Matt Palmer would all be beneficial additions. What are your thoughts?

https://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/news/2024/april/retained-list-202324/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Crawford_(English_footballer)

Well it appears that the Main Excuse why England don't Press Is (Drum Roll)

The Players ARE TO TIRED.

Oh the Poor Lambs. Getting Paid Vast Amounts of Money, Holidaying in Sunny Climbs, Playing Once maybe twice a Week during the season and they're To Tired.

Ye Gods these are supposed to be Top Athletes  in Prime Condition   who have all manner  people Pandering to their every need, Food Wise Medical Wise etc. But they can't run up a Football Pitch, and Press the Opposition because they're Tired.

B.S. Interestingly Foreign Players who play in the Premier League,   and for other National Sides, Don't seem to be Tired.

NO the Reason why England Don't Press is they Have A Head Coach who has No Idea how to Lead or set up a Team.

Poor Old Harry Kane the Football Pundits are giving England a Hard Time. They don't know how Tough Tournament Football is. Why Do Professional Footballers Embarrass themselves, with Stupid Remarks Like That? 

Firstly most of the Pundits have played Tournament Football, so they know what they are Talking About. And after the opening two games in Germany, the England Team Deserve the Criticism for their Lacklustre Performances. And to Be Upset over those Remarks by those Nasty Men, perhaps it would be a Good Idea, to oh I Don't Know Grow A Backbone and learn to live in the Real Word.

Not Knowing how you're going to Pay your Next Bill, Not Knowing Where your Next Meal is Coming From, Not Knowing if your Kids are safe.

THAT'S TOUGH.

And you're Upset because some other Multimillionaire, stated you Didn't Play Very Well.  Just S.T.F. Up. These Moaning Minnie's Make My Blood Boil.

His stats from the 2023-24 season

PLD 40

Accurate passes - 1,073/1,514 (70.9%)

Accurate long balls - 79 

Tackles won - 30 

Clearances - 145

Headed clearances - 84

Recoveries - 193 

Ground duels won - 83/143 (58%)

Aerial duels won - 119/207 (57.5%)

Scotland may be Struggling in Germany. But Some Good News.

Scotland & Liverpool Legend Is Out Of Hospital

Alan Hanson as been discharged from Hospital. He had been taken to hospital Seriously ILL

Thankfully he's been Allowed Home to continue his Recovery.

All the Best Alan for a Full and Complete Recovery.

Good morning everyone I trust we’re all sober after drinking to forget the abysmal performance by England.

What have you got planned for the weekend? We are heading home after a lovely week in the New Forest, not looking forward to the long drive but it’ll be good to be in my own bed tonight.

Let us know what your doing this weekend.

A couple of years ago, there were whispers about him coming to us on loan. This will be Julian Larsson’s first proper stint at a club, and I personally believe he’ll do well with Burton. They have a solid history of getting relatively unknown signings to perform impressively for them.

"Sam Allardyce doubles down on Wales manager job as legend agrees to join coaching staff".

"Sam Allardyce has confirmed that he'd be interested in Wales' managerial job - with a former player of his agreeing to join his coaching staff".

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sam-allardyce-wales-manager-job-29403660

As with all Sports many Players, Drivers and Riders end up with a Nickname. This got me thinking and I've found  Nicknames of  Football Players, there are a Dozen Listed here to Start With  Ten well known ones and a Couple I've made up. I'd be interested in what Nicknames other PON Members Know and read their Lists.

Alan Hinton - Gladys.                                         Stanley Mathews - The Wizard of Dribble                David McGoldrick - Didzy

Lev Yashin - The Black Spider                              Ole Gunner Solskjaer- The Baby Faced Assassin      Now the ones I've come up with

Franz Beckenbauer - The Kiaser.                          Pele - The King                              Diego Maradona - You Cheating B****** for his hand of God Goal.

Eusebio - The Black Panther or Black Pearl           Norman Hunter - Bites Yer Leg                              Jodi Jones - Electric or Lightning or both together.

                                                                                  And My Favourite

                                                                        Steve Bloomer - The Deadly Angel