So it's been decided that the New Notts Fan Zone is being called the Nest. How Boring they must be something better or exciting more in tune with the Magpies. Going on the Old Internet I've come up with A Conventicle, A Gulp, A Mischief A Tidings or Tribe of Magpies. Any of those have to be better than The Nest. My Favourite one is A Tribe of Magpies. A Fan Zone called the Tribe of Magpies gives the impression of Fan togetherness and the Support of the Players and Club. The Nest Give me a Break. So my fellow PON Members what's your Favourite and Why?

The Susie Dent Word of the Day Topic got me thinking about an whole Manner of Words and Stuff and I thought I'd add to them, and a for lot of these words the Americans are to Blame for butchering the English Language . Things can get very confusing.

I mean who writes a best Selling Book and titles it Fanny By Gaslight? What sort of Mental Images does that Conjure Up?

Of course a Fanny to an American is a Backside to a Brit.  She's got a Nice Fanny, You think How does he know? They only met a couple of Minutes ago.

Then  there's the English Guy who gets his wallet Stolen while in America. He reports it to the Police Hey somebody's Nicked Me Wallet. Somebody has taken a knife and cut notches into your wallet?

Losing your Cherry means something totally different to a Yank. There's an  English Lass who buys a big piece of Cake with a Cherry on the Top. Unfortunately as she takes a bite the Cherry Fails off and a Passing Dog eats it up. Oh No says the English Girl. What's a matter? asks her American Friend. I've just lost my Cherry to that Dog. ( for those who don't know, losing one's Cherry to an American means losing one's Virginity)

Mind you the Aussies are Just as Bad. The Best selling Sticky Tape in Australia is a Brand Called Durex. That's right we have Sellotape they have Durex. Can you imagine some  unknowing Big Aussie walking into W.H. Smiths and saying G'Day a Roll of Durex there, Giant Size. Talk about Do It Yourself.

Now my Fellow PON Members It's Your Turn what words or sayings do you know that could be taken the wrong way and are also Amusing.?

We’re thrilled you’re here, on the Pride of Nottingham @TimB. Looking forward to sharing this journey with you!

Welcome to the PON community @Jake

Welcome our our PON Community @i961pie 

Notts has been successful in retaining key players for a while now. There was a sense of disappointment when Ruben Rodrigues left on a free transfer to join Oxford. However, this was offset by the permanent signings of Jodi Jones and Dan Crowley. For the most part, the club has recruited players to heighten the anticipation ahead of the new campaign. The departures of Kyle Cameron, potentially Macaulay Langstaff, and to some extent, Tiernan Brooks, do leave one wondering who might be next.

The crucial aspect, in my opinion, is to ensure that the excitement generated by new arrivals outweighs the disappointment of the departures.

Regardless of your feelings about players leaving and potential arrivals, bear in mind that once the season kicks off, everything else becomes a distraction. The primary focus should be on appreciating the players while they’re with the club, whether we win, lose or draw. We are a club with a commitment to progress, and we need to get that right before we can hope to retain players for longer periods.

After giving it some thought, I believe Notts will pinpoint the remaining gaps that need to be filled and will proceed to recruit the quality we require.

A big PoN welcome to our latest new member @Emma Squires.
Hi Emma welcome aboard please join in the conversations you’ll find a friendly welcome.

Another new member to welcome to the PoN family. Let’s welcome @Jordan Varney-Gee I hope you enjoy being part of our friendly community.

Welcome to the PON Community @Helen C Green  Great to have you aboard.

Welcome @R H to the community!

welcome to the pride of nottingham, @John Catling.

welcome to pon, @Colin Phillips. i hope you enjoy the site and jump into sharing thoughts in the discussions.

hello, welcome to pon @Stephen May. i hope to see you join in with us.

Have you ever wondered why you see some players with holes in the backs of their socks? I thought it was the work of moths but here is the reason.

https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/16/why-football-players-holes-socks-euro-2024-21044775/amp/

Now Macca has gone to Millwall Notts will need a new penalty taker.

We have had two very successful penalty takers in the last few years. Ruben Rodriguez was our very successful penalty taker in our National League promotion season.

When he left to go to Oxford, Macaulay took over the mantle and although he didn't have many penalties to take last season he never missed one.

Now Notts will choose a new player to take on the responsibility, but who will he be?

My choice would be between Cedwyn Scott or Jodi Jones, but which choice of the Notts players would be your choice?

I would be quite upset unless the transfer fee was truly justified. An upfront payment of £700,000 is far too low. Even if potential add-ons could increase it to around £2,000,000, it would depend on how likely Notts would be to receive that money. In my opinion, £2,000,000 is a low price for a striker who can score goals when given the opportunity.

If he does leave, I hope Cedwyn Scott gets more playing time as a striker. He seems to be the best option, and we also have Alassana Jatta.

Selling our top striker doesn’t lessen the blow, but I do hope that Scott gets more time in the striker’s position. I would also hope that Notts reinvests some of the money from the potential sale of Macca into signing a promising young replacement.

Signing a good young replacement might alleviate some of the frustration. This all hinges on whether the rumour of Macca awaiting a medical at Millwall is true. One thing I’d like to add is that I’m surprised more clubs haven’t been linked to him. This gives me a glimmer of hope that all this might be unfounded. However, if it does happen, I’ve outlined my feelings on the matter.

i am hoping the next signing addresses the keeper situation we have, sam slocombe is injury prone and tiernan brooks is untested but i would like to see that change. i just feel we need a stronger option to force competition between the keepers. i would like another cb, along with a wingback and a central midfielder that is not like what we have.

that would be 4 more signings, 27 players in the squad. giving us option to play the youngsters in the right environment.

rawlinson and randall may end up being released, which would open the door. i am hoping we avoid having a squad around 24 players in size and go further a large one with depth. thoughts?

gk

• alex bass
• sam slocombe
• tiernan brooks

d

• kyle cameron
• connell rawlinson [transfer listed]
• adam chicksen
• lucien mahovo [youngster]
• lewis macari
• jacob bedeau
• matty platt
• nick tsaroulla
• rod mcdonald

m

• david crowley
• sam austin
• will randall [transfer listed]
• matt palmer
• scott robertson
• james sanderson [youngster]
• aaron nemane
• jodi jones
• curtis edwards

f

• macaulay langstaff
• david mcgoldrick
• cedwyn scott
• alassana jatta
• junior morias

A big welcome to @StanfordPie we’d love to learn a little more about you, how long have you been a Notts fan?

Playing Alfreton Town tomorrow evening.... The big question is.... Will Macca be in the squad??? 

Welcome to the community and PON, @Up the Maggies. It's great to have you here.