https://www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk/uncategorized/wood-confirm-retained-list-2/

Did you also get off to a "Nottsy" start? Now's your chance to make amends! Our second round of fixtures kicks off at 3pm on Saturday - even if you missed the first round, you're welcome to take part. Post your predictions below and don't forget your joker!

Hull City v Sheffield Wednesday

Ipswich Town v Stoke City

Leyton Orient v Portsmouth

Peterborough United v Charlton Athletic

Harrogate Town v Forest Green Rovers

Swindon Town v Crewe Alexandra

Dagenham & Redbridge v Southend United

York City v Kidderminster Harriers

On Saturday Notts take on Grimsby in the first home league game of the season in front of what should be a bumper crowd.

What links can we find between the two clubs?

One I can think of is Russell Slade who has managed both clubs.

EFL Cup - The Imps (H)

Team: Lincoln City

Date: 08/08/2023

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.

This definitely worth watching, very entertaining, I was interested to hear Charlie talk about his friendship with “the great man” Colin Slater, he visited him lots and was even present when he sadly passed away.

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasse_Sørensen_(footballer,_born_1999)

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

The days are getting shorter, tacky new shirts have been unveiled and fans up and down the country are putting their faith in a new 38-year-old workhorse who once had a good season for Burnley. It can only mean the main event is around the corner - the PON prediction league!

At least two days before every matchday I will post a thread with eight matches to predict (or six if we're REALLY busy), two each from the Championship, League One, League Two and the Conference. You then reply with your predicted scores. The cut-off time for posting is kick-off (in this case 3pm). At the end of it all I'll then post a table with the current standings.

Scoring system: 3 points for a correct score and 1 for a correct result. So if you predict Swindon to beat Walsall 2-1 and they do, you get 3 points; if Swindon win 1-0, you get 1 point. Each round you can also choose one match as your joker - any points you win for that match are then doubled.

EVERYONE is welcome to take part! Just post your predictions underneath, and remember to assign a joker. And if you have any difficulty, just drop me a line. Good luck!

Blackburn Rovers v West Bromwich Albion

Plymouth Argyle v Huddersfield Town

Carlisle United v Fleetwood Town

Shrewsbury Town v Cheltenham Town

Morecambe v Walsall

Tranmere Rovers v Barrow

Aldershot v Oxford City

Gateshead v Boreham Wood

New Rule changes were on full display for the upcoming season in the community shield yesterday between Arsenal and Man City. Dissent and kicking the ball away results in an automatic yellow card as well as changing the way the time is added on. 

I'm actually in favour of these changes as it will hopefully stamp out time wasting and players have more to think about before doing some things that could stop the flow of the game which could allow a more free flowing game. 

What do you guys make to the new rulings? 

or lowlights

Omari Patrick

https://www.suttonunited.net/news/2023/july/welcome-omari-patrick/

A regular feature over the years in this section:

https://www.suttonunited.net/news/2023/june/welcome-omar-sowunmi/

Now I have your attention, this is from 1972????

Game 1 - The Us (A)

Team: Sutton United

Date: 05/08/2023

Where: Gander Green 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.

Next match up is the ELF Cup on Tuesday when Notts take on Lincoln City in the cup at Meadow Lane.

How many links can we find between the two clubs.

I’ve got an obscure one for you Bert Loxley who I can just about remember playing for Notts between 1952 (the year I was born) and 1964, twelve years making 245 appearances, he became Lincoln’s manager in 1970-71.

I haven't seen the club put out anything about this, so I thought I'd bang the drum a bit. As Notts are back in the Proper Leagues, iFollow video passes are back too. UK-based fans can buy video match passes for matches not kicking off at 3pm on a Saturday. For exiles like me, the service is a godsend - we can buy match passes for all games, or a full season pass for €166. That's slightly cheaper than the National League stream, which cost €80 for half a season and turned out to be pretty good value.

So if you're based abroad like me, it might be a good idea to have a look:

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/ifollow/subscribe/

Dave Bracegirdle

BBC Radio Nottingham commentator

While last season will live long in the memory of those beleaguered Notts County fans that had become accustomed to disappointment and regret, no-one is expecting the club’s ownership to rest on their laurels at merely ending a four-year exile in the National League.

Head coach Luke Williams has been backed to the hilt since arriving at Meadow Lane a year ago and he delivered an entertaining, possession-based brand of football that smashed records – and was ultimately rewarded with promotion via an unforgettable day out at Wembley.

Other than the anticipated departure of star Portuguese playmaker Ruben Rodrigues, Williams has managed to hang on to the majority of his players and been able to supplement his squad with several key signings, including a return to his hometown club for former Derby County striker David McGoldrick.

Top three will be the aim and few would be surprised if they should go on to achieve that.