Game 5 - Super White Army (H)

Team: Tranmere Rovers

Date: 26/08/2023

Where: Meadow Lane

What line-up should Luke Williams opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?

Have your say below, join in with the Pride of Nottingham match discussion.

A bit of a bad taste in the mouth left by the handful of fans who booed and swore at the players for taking a knee before yesterday's game. OK; you wouldn't do it. But it's their choice. No reason to boo them.  Plus there were too few of you for anyone who wasn't near you to notice. 

https://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/national-league-statement-southend-united-77656

https://x.com/official_ncfc/status/1693909081218490648?s=46&t=DL0in_6sl-QhVVVl-b7-xg
 

The league have credited Jodie Jones with his goal for Notts against Grimsby, he’s now on two.

https://www.efl.com/news/2023/august/21/efl-statement--morecambe-football-club/

Stone 7 - difficult to rate because he didn't have a serious save to make, but did what he had to do well.
Rawlinson 7 - looks good on the right side of a back 3, great to see him score the winner.
Brindley 7 - switching him to the centre was an inspired move, he looks so much better.
Cameron 7.5 - impressive today both defending and going forward.
Nemane 7 - scared them in the first half, but a bit mixed in the second.
Palmer 7 - does what Palmer does. Always available and keeps us moving.
Bostock 9* - A majestic display. Didn't waste a pass and won the ball back regularly. Today Bostock looked like a Premiership player dropped into a League 2 match. Head and shoulders above any other player on the pitch, a travesty he didn't get MOM.
Jones 7.5 - classy, provided some quality crosses that deserved a better end product.
Crowley 7 - always composed on the ball, some good creative moments.
Langstaff 7 - everything but a goal, and he should probably have had a couple. He was still in the right place and his work ethic can't be faulted.
McGoldrick 7.5 - showed more of what he offers. Great finish for our first and could have had more.

Subs 6.5 - all did their job. Hope Scott's injury is a minor one.

An impressive performance today, the scoreline really didn't do us justice. Another brilliant attendance, the thought of us getting over 10,000 for a home game against Tranmere would have been unthinkable last time we were here.

BBC2 are screening series 1 of Red Dwarf from 1988 tonight a must see for me, I recommend it if you’ve never seen it.

There’s a special feeling around the club right now. The bond between the players, club, and fans is stronger than ever. It’s important for us to do well on the field, but it’s also important for us to enjoy the football. We can talk about key match moments and reflect on performances, but at the end of the day, we have a squad we’ve wanted for years. The club feels like we’re on the up. Games are exciting to attend because we’re making the stands echo with our support. It’s something the players appreciate.

Just how much are you enjoying Notts right now? What are your thoughts on our fans’ support at games this season? Let us know in the comments below!

Thank you, @Chris, for my display picture. I have been using an Aussie club’s badge since arriving at Meadow Lane, but they don’t play our football. I asked him if he would make the necessary changes to make it more Notts related. I think he has done a superb job; it’s a lot more detailed now.

https://breakingthelines.com/squad-analysis/red-bull-bragantino-a-franchise-in-brazil/

Welcome to our live discussion about Notts County's performance in the League Two season! ????????

Notts County suffered a shock in their opening game, but they have steadily improved since then. Are they now on the up? Are they settling into life in League Two? These are some of the questions we'll be discussing today.

• Notts are 9th in League Two
• LWDW - current form
• Currently sit two places away from the playoffs and are six places away from the automatic promotion places.
• Scored 7
• Conceded 8

Join us as we delve into Notts' journey so far in the League Two season and share your thoughts and opinions with us. 

I don’t travel to away matches but enjoy listening to Radio Nottingham. After Charlie Slater I’d not been too impressed with his replacement until todays game, I thought Dave Bracegirdle was excellent although I missed Mark Stallard who was absent, Ian Richardson stood in.

The young commentator who did the first games showed his inexperience but he’ll learn, whereas Dave Bracegirdle really was very assured and competent his interview technique for the post match interview with Luke Williams was really good he asked all the right questions whilst being respectful.

What did other stay at home fans think?

Next up Notts play Tranmere at Meadow Lane on 26th August.

How many links can we find between the two clubs?

The only one I could come up with is Zoumana Bakayogo who joined Notts from Tranmere in 2019.

Over to you clever lot.

I am curious what people think, if Notts needs to sign one or more to cover? We are yet to see what Ollie Tipton brings to the team, and Richard Brindley has done superbly in the middle of the three CB's.

However, we may need cover in this area and with Geraldo Bajrami's injury, I could see Tipton playing in the DM/CB role when needed.

Despite the feeling of needing a CB who is tall and can play the ball out. I have a feeling we won't bring anyone in, and I am fine with that. As we can review the situation in January. Thoughts?

Can we all welcome @Kevin May  to Pon!

Some of the funniest memories I have is of watching this with my parents. I also love Steptoe and Son.

Note: The description on Youtube reads: "For UK based viewers (or those who know their way round a VPN) the full version of this is available on BBC iPlayer until July 31st 2024."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connor_Taylor_(footballer,_born_2001)

If we need a centre back, ( and we do)  perhaps a season long loan?

Good morning, the weekend is here, a joyous time for those working, even though I’m retired I still treat weekends as special.

What plans have you all got this weekend or if you’re reading this late what did you do?

Today is set to be wet so I don’t suppose I will be going far, tonight’s tea will be one to look forward to, Mrs. T is doing one of her famous home made curries, Chicken Jalfrezi.

Tomorrow I’ll be doing the 5k Park Run at Long Eaton then listening to Notts commentary.

Sunday we are going to our sons house for a bbq and to watch the Lionesses in the World Cup Final. Our son and family are returning from a holiday in Croatia so it’ll be great to see the grandkids and give them their Notts shirts which they’ve been looking forward to.

Whats everyone else up to?

It feels like the season only started yesterday, yet we're already onto round four. These ones kick off at 3pm on Saturday - good luck and remember your jokers!

Queens Park Rangers v Ipswich Town

Sheffield Wednesday v Preston North End

Cambridge United v Bristol Rovers

Carlisle United v Exeter City

Grimsby Town v Mansfield Town

Sutton United v AFC Wimbledon

Rochdale v Eastleigh

Wealdstone v AFC Fylde

Game 3 - The Shrimps (A)

Team: Morecambe

Date: 15/08/2023

Where: Mazuma Stadium

What line-up should Luke Williams opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?

Have your say below, join in with the Pride of Nottingham match discussion.

https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2023/july/sotona-signs/

Stone - 8 - though he made some excellent saves and let down for the clean sheet. Distribution good on the whole.

Baldwin - 6.5 - Decent, too many wayward simple passes.

Brindley - 9 - Again excellent in that role. Reads the game so we'll and his technical ability is excellent.

Cameron - 6.5 - Good on the whole, couple of cameron-esque mistakes. Not sure how he didn't get a yellow for diving on the ball and purposely handelling it.

Austin - 7.5 - A bit quiet in the first half, but his constant energy caused them issues in the second. Good deliveries.

Crowley - 7 - more quiet than usual, but kept it tidy and put some great balls in the box.

Palmer - 7 - quiet, but kept things ticking.

Bostock - 7 - looks a step above at times, however always has an error in him and almost did a Boreham wood V2 where he sells the defender short on a pass.

Jones - 8 - Menace down that side and got the goal he deserved.

Mcgoldrick - 5.5 - Didn't really work for him today.

Langstaff - 8.5 - Almost got his hat trick and was a little bit more involved in some play today. Warrior.

JOB - 5 - Looked good when he came on, but caught on the ball in our own box to surrender our clean sheet with seconds remaining. 

Nemane - 6 - Didn't do a lot going forward, but tidy enough elsewhere. 

Rawlo - 6 - Decent.

Chicksen - 6 - Steady.

Scott - 6.5 - Thought he looked good when he came on. Few nearly moments.

Looking for cheap to run re ink costs , double sided printing, scanning

Would this seem a good deal?

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Epson Eco tank seems to be OK but I have been put off by some reviews of complications in the setting up