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

I've reserected this thread because VAR is in the news again, and I'm asking what's the point of VAR?

The whole system needs a total revamp, because in it's present state, it is not fit for purpose. The authorities should even consider suspending it.

Every match that uses VAR there is controversy over a decision  by the Referee or the VAR team.

There is confusion over interpretation of the VAR rules.

VAR is missing critical events in a game, then the authorities say VAR cannot rule on that incident 

VAR is becoming a total farce and changes need to be made.

I believe VAR should be either allowed to rule on more incidents and the VAR officials given more powers, otherwise trim VAR down to goal line decisions and ruling over yellow and red cards only.

World football really needs to address the VAR problem and the FA need to be leading on this too.

https://ebfc.co.uk/2024/05/bird-is-back-for-good/

Eastbourne Borough

So what do PON members think about the latest performance of England after their latest group game against Denmark.

Are you happy with this team, their shape and the tactics of the Manager?

Is the Goalkeeping coach the most underappreciated member of the technical team? 

The Goalkeeping Coach is a relatively new position & many fans are unaware of their importance to a modern football team where the role of the goalkeeper has changed to what they were expected to do in the past.

Notts have a Goalkeeping Coach and he has become a very important member of the Coaching team.

The following article discusses the role of a Goalkeeping Coach & how they work within modern Coaching Teams.

https://goalkeeper.com/news-and-media/exclusives/post/the-goalkeeper-coach-underappreciated-mastermind

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Blyth

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2013/february/leicester-frontman-arrives-on-loan/

Last seen on loan from Bradford Park Avenue at Darlington

A warm welcome to @Thomas Cotton thank you for joining us I hope you become a regular member we’d love to hear your views.