On 14/02/2026 at 07:07, theAnticlough said:

Kind of a compliment really.

It’s funny, really. People talk about that Wrexham-Notts County mural like it’s some gladiatorial fresco of two titans locked in eternal combat, when in reality it’s part of this whole wave of Wrexham‑the‑mythology becoming Wrexham‑the‑street‑art. The Crispin Lane piece wasn’t even meant to stick around. Just a temporary promo, painted by a trio of very talented humans who probably didn’t expect their work to become a local landmark wedged between a football club and a ninth‑century earthwork. But here we are. Football, history, dragons… it’s a lot.

What’s happened to Wrexham since all of that only underlines what you already knew on the pitch. The resources, the momentum, the global spotlight… it was a tidal wave. And the fact that Notts County pushed us as close as you did? That wasn’t just impressive. That was miraculous in the way only football miracles are: quietly heroic, slightly absurd, and absolutely unforgettable.

If anything, it made the whole story better. Rivalries don’t work without someone worthy on the other side. And you were more than worthy.

I feel very out of touch because I wasn't aware of this street art, and to be honest it doesn't bother me. Cedwyn Scott scored the most important penalty, and earned redemption for doing so. At least in terms of the clash against Wrexham vs. Notts. Beating Chesterfield gave us a far greater occasion and many fans first trip to Wembley stadium.

This is something I have tried to get Notts to allow me to do for over 8 years. I would love to put up murals from our history but the club would rather pay people to do it.

I am very confident, which will sound like I have an ego but I know I could create fan pieces which remind people just what Notts County means. Every time I have asked though, I get rejected and then not long after something similar is done. Example includes Alan Hardy positioning himself alongside other iconic characters based on height comparisons. I suppose people know I wouldn't be into that BS.

I don't see a problem with it (although I bet a certain Mr Scott isn't too keen). It's a key moment in their recent history. That game was on a knife-edge, and if we'd won to seal the double over Wrexham I firmly believe we'd have gone on to win the league. But aunts, uncles and all that...

I think that Notts are in a good position to clinch a playoff place, but I'm not sure that we have quite enough to get an automatic place.

In this league I just don't think that you can get an automatic place by playing a purely passing game. We've seen Notts get results recently by working hard, matching other teams for physicality, staying organised, grinding out results. & producing a few moments of quality upfront.

Take the game against Shrewsbury as an example. If Notts had gone more direct & roughed the Shrewsbury players up a bit, they might have been more successful. Notts have shown that they can play direct when it's necessary. They should continue to keep that as an option.

It's going to be tight as the remaining games come, I just hope we can bounce back from Grimsby and avoid allowing it to linger. This focus needs to be on picking up as many wins away from home as possible, because I do think our home form has been very good this campaign at least off the top of my head. I was in The Nest yesterday, and I felt disappointed witnessing our fan base cheering for Cambridge when they scored, and then again for MK Dons. It made no sense, and as much as I hate team franchises, a draw was always the better outcome for us.

Teams just like us will be scrambling to get the wins they need, and that builds for an exciting end to the competition.

For us, we should expect more dips and highs in the rollercoaster because football is never plainsailing. I actually think, or at least hope we'll be stronger for the defeat against Grimsby and that we will unite as the matches become harder to squeeze those points. I would actually call for fans who attend and watch/look out for fixtures at home to spread encouragement.

would it not be like notts to go second, only to need to win or draw on the final day to stay into automatics only to fall into the playoffs? or even, to remain in the playoffs. its been a good season, we have learnt lessons and there is that sign tat we are getting stronger. whatever happens i want to keep building and i hope paterson takes his first season as a chance to further improve himself.

if we go up, so be it. i will be delighted. if we go out in the playoffs or dont make it, i will feel some disappointment but i do think its more important to be ready.

paterson might gain more if we was not to go up, but this is not me wishing for this scenario at all.

Thans to all on PoN for the lovely birthday wishes.Sorry Notts couldn't complete my day with a win.

happy belated birthday @super_ram, i am glad you had a nice day and got to see your grandchildren on chris side. i hope you got to see the others too.

All the love to the GOAT of PON. Wishing you many happy returns, @super_ram.

Match day morning and still more rain, mind you the sun will shine me thinks after a good result today. Busy day today as Mrs P is taking our Isabella to the Theatre Royal to see Bluey. So I assume the position of Chauffeur extraordinaire, delivering my passengers to Hucknall tram stop for 12:00 where they will board the tram, alighting at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham. I will then proceed to park up at London Road Fire Station and make my way to the Nest, participating of food and beverage whilst watching the early kick off on the big screen. Once Bluey has finished Mrs P and Isabella will jump on the tram alighting at the train station then making their way to Meadow Lane to meet up with said Chauffeur 😀 happy days. Have a great weekend on and all. ⚽️

Good morning everyone, it’s matchday, I’ll be there with Chloe last week was the first time she’d seen so many goals from Notts so we’re hoping for a repeat performance.

In other news we’ve had a Hive Smart Thermostat fitted so now when we have our winter break in the sun we won’t have to come back to a freezing house as I can turn the heating on from anywhere in the world. Clever stuff.

Have a great day everyone and COME ON YOU PIES!

i went to visit my mum in the morning, then went to fetch her shopping and took it back. i stayed to have something to eat, she cooked a sunday roast and my aunt and uncle came over to join us. i have been busy during the week with work, and i found less time to check on things. i was not able to go to yesterday game as i was with my dad who asked me to drive him to covent garden.

would have liked to have made the game but i did like the change in some ways.

Last 4 years 3rd place were:

Bradford 78pts

Mansfield 86pts

Northampton 83pts

Bristol Rovers 80pts

So yes 85 points should do it, maybe 83 as this year is very competitive unlike the run away year of Stockport, Wrexham and Mansfield.

Is a further 22 points achievable?

6 wins, maybe.

4 draws, fingers very crossed.

Only 3 defeats.

It's squeaky time 😝

On 24/02/2026 at 16:40, Mapperley Pie said:

Last 4 years 3rd place were:

Bradford 78pts

Mansfield 86pts

Northampton 83pts

Bristol Rovers 80

Is a further 22 points achievable?

6 wins, maybe.

4 draws, fingers very crossed.

Only 3 defeats.

It's squeaky time 😝

Yesterday makes the rest of March look intense 😬

4 hours ago, theAnticlough said:

He's got all 3 of Barnsley's goals at Orient.

We were lucky to have him for 2 years, and if he'd have stayed with this squad I think we'd easily be top.

I think that Notts did make a mistake not coming to an agreement with Didzy for him to stay this season.

But we've moved on & Notts have to try to & do their best with the players that we have now.

Macca has made 26 league appearances for Millwall this season, 18 of those appearances as a substitute. He's scored 3 goals & made 1 assist. I wouldn't say by those states that he is setting the World on fire at Millwall.

Even though his record isn't good, Millwall do keep persisting with him so it seems that he does have something going for him there.

Millwall are doing well in the Championship & Macca could find himself in the PL. Whether they would retain his services if they got promoted is another thing entirely.

My guess is that he would be sold on to either another Championship Club or a Club in League 1. If Notts got promoted to League 1 we could dream of his return to Notts. It could turn out to be the perfect fit for him.

All true.

I'm not sure he's been a 'success' on the whole spectrum from 'abject failure' to 'resounding success'. It's just that the perception of failure might not be correct.

For the reasons given, and for 700K, I'd say neutral at this point, with the needle twitching slightly towards the success side.

It's weird that his contract length isn't disclosed, but you can imagine it's til summer 2027. Would he see out that contract? Your guess might be right @Robbie but as a counter to that....a) there won't be too many team's banging down their door to offer what they paid, the lack of goal output will deflate his market value b) whichever league they're in his wage might be seen as good value for a squad player in 2026-27 as they round out their squad. So I don't think you can rule out him seeing out his contact - and maybe he'll bang in half a dozen in their promotion run-in. Who knows?

He should have donebetter for their goal from the free kick, do Kilmarnock want a No2 to Roos 🤣🤣

i am happy and i do acknowledge that when we have seen him in goal against us, that he always does well in goal but i did feel it was a bit of a "please the fans signings" and that makes me nervous because we have had chances of signing him before. it makes me wonder why now? i feel for roos a bit, he is just prone to eccentricity. in the ideal world we would still have him competing and pushing belshaw to retain his space but i think the loan releases wages. perhaps roos is on a chunk we cant afford to have him in this situation.

it is nice to see more confident when teams attack, and that fans are fully behind belshaw. i think its a sensible signing, but i would add we should not settle and strengthen this area next season.

not to replace belshaw but so we have two capable first team keepers, with griffiths being able to gain experience.

I've always enjoyed watching James Belshaw perform when we have played him, and I do think he's a good keeper but I thought this wouldn't be the answer to our problems at first. I do feel for Kelle Roos, though he's just too erratic. I don't want to sound harsh, but did lose points due to this and there's light and day difference between him in the net and Belshaw who has given back the defence its confidence I believe.

Notts fans have wanted him for years now, and we have had windows and chances where it could have been a realistic move.

The reason I felt unsure, is mostly due to the fact that his age and the fact that usually these types of signing tend to fall flat on their face. I do love the story, from youth team to senior career throughout the Non League and becoming a Football League keeper, to join his boyhood club. It's a grat story, and my concerns have already been settled so I am delighted don't get me wrong.

I think the biggest aspect is even at his age, he can be a mentor to the two younger keepers aslong said the goalkeeper coach and Sam Slocombe, but he might be happy to be cover if we do look for a more long term option. He's good enough to start, and that presents a chance for real compeition which in the keeper department usually means a team is doing well if they don't get replaced.

His debut I thought he did well, a little slow coming on and he appears to have a different approach to watching things unfold. At times his reading of the game seemed questionable, but once became comfortable he did impress. Even this past Saturday, I thought he did well with his cameo.

His reaction to the tug on him, matched the reaction of the Tranmere Rovers player - a very puzzled look of disbelief. What was the opposition player thinking? 😂

From the little I’ve seen of him I’ve been impressed. I believe I heard he hasn’t played much as it’s the close season where he was, if that’s true then when he gets up to speed and settled in this country and within the club I think we might see a really good player.

Intriguing. A big X factor for us

Hope he does well with us! The defence is the area where I see the least need to improve (we've got five really solid options for the back three, and hopefully six now), but this is hopefully a player we can develop and who can maybe step in and play a bigger role next season.

I don't want to give the wrong idea, or be taken out of context, but the most asked question I find being asked by fellow supporters on match days is why Luke Browne was signed (since he arrived it must have been said like 200 times by different people). Whilst, I have no idea and wouldn't be privy to the club's recruitment policy. I think it's more to balance the injuries, as we have seen Matty Platt, Rod McDonald, Lucas Ness and Lewis Macari out for spells.

Sonny Aljofree was recalled by Manchester United, not for the reason of injury but because he wasn't getting the game time they wanted. Notts really did need to sign someone for cover.

Without the signing, we'd have four centre backs according to the club's site and I can't think of anyone missed.

I don't know Luke Browne, I haven't heard of him before but I have faith that he would be capable of covering if needed and I welcome the signing because the defence is the area that we need to keep numbers in case of injuries or suspensions as we are blessed elsewhere.

In a recent interview MP said that he felt sorry for Luke Browne because he was great in training but he couldn’t find a place for him in the matchday squad. It seems we have lots of cover in defence and Luke will have to be patient and wait his turn.

Yeah, we still haven't solved those positions - but with only 13 (or maybe 16 games left), maybe it will never be solved this season and we'll just muddle through with all options in play, which I agree could still include JJ....and a lot of others!

@Chris & @theAnticlough I agree with all that you both have said regarding our defense. I think Norburn has been big during the last nine matches or so,

I think that if I could chose the best combination in central midfield it would be Iorpenda & Roberson, at home, but it's very difficult because Norburn brings such a lot to the side too.

It's a difficult choice for Martin. I think it may come down to who we are playing whoever gets the nod.

Ollie Norburn has been immense in the home games I have seen, and at first I wasn't sure why people were ranting and raving about him - mostly because I felt others had played better but the last 3 games especially he has been exceptional. Some of his passes and tackles have proven to be very important and I do like his grit with leaving a little something on the opposition.

He's not dirty, but gives what he gets back. Tranmere had a difficult time trying to bully him, as he just shrugged off some of their antics.

Unlike Scott Robertson, who would become inflamed when pushed, elbowed or tackled. Haha

I love the difference!

the leading actor is the nutter from happy valley? i will give this a watch when i have the time to commit. if anyone thinks about googling the film title, don't just go here https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001k3tw/mr-jones

there are so many other similar named films.

from the description it sounds very interesting.

BBC news article on the Mr Jones:

@Piethagoram: I have been meaning to give this a watch, it seems it's no longer on the BBC Iplayer but I intend to find it. Once I manage to give it a watch, I'll give my thoughts on it etc.

Isn't Luker injured and hoping to come back?

It so that makes 8 out and 8 stay. 50%.

Is that good, bad or indifferent?

5 hours ago, Mapperley Pie said:

Isn't Luker injured and hoping to come back?

It so that makes 8 out and 8 stay. 50%.

Is that good, bad or indifferent?

Yes they said they were keeping in touch with him, but it's getting pretty late in the season now to make a difference.

I think in terms of success or failure, the owners would want 16 signings to include at least 1 that ends up going for a decent fee. Not much scope left for that, Dennis maybe.

Pity he didn't make the grade for us. Martin prefers a type of player that can give quality but also graft & show lots of commitment on the training ground. Hopefully he will see success at his new club.

I'm a little bit concerned that Enoru has only seen about 20 minutes of first team action since he came to Notts. He has only been used in the one game. I do hope he's given another opportunity soon.

Dropping down seems to have given him the confidence he lost, which is excellent. I hope he's mentally okay now, it's a difficult thing to overcome or even manage but the fact he's doing well is a good sign.

I hope he continues to enjoy his career.

I thought it was a very organised and excellent team performance, where everyone who played put a shift in and nothing was lacking, however Tom Iorpenda I thought was excellent. Winning the ball back, pressing forward and taking on players skillfully - it was a real joy to watch him.

Much of the control gained by us and the tempo towards securing the victory came from Iorpenda's drive.

Tranmere played very poorly, and I heard some comments during and after the game suggesting we only won because of that. Even from our own fans, some suggested we were poor ourselves and "boring" in the first half. The second goal killed the game, the third spiralled Tranmere into chaos and we thrived playing excellent passing football.

My Man of the Match is Lee Ndlovu.

He made all the difference.

The Poll has now closed. Thanks to all who voted.

I'm pleased to announce that Lee Ndlovu has been voted the Pride of Nottingham's Man of the Match v Tranmere. Well done Lee.

I’m pleased to hear he’s found a club, good luck Curtis.

I wish him.luck at Gateshead. I think he will feature well at that level. I'll keep an eye on him this season.

Norwich City 2-1 Birmingham City

Wrexham 1-0 Ipswich Town (Joker)

Northampton Town 1-0 Leyton Orient

Peterborough United 0-0 Exeter City

Colchester United 0-0 Barnet

Gillingham 1-1 Oldham Athletic

Boreham Wood 2-0 Forest Green Rovers

Solihull Moors 0-0 Hartlepool United

Well that went about as well as Tranmere playing out from the back

The results:

Norwich City 1-2 Birmingham City
Wrexham 5-3 Ipswich Town
Northampton Town 1-2 Leyton Orient
Peterborough United 3-3 Exeter City
Colchester United 4-1 Barnet
Gillingham 0-3 Oldham Athletic
Boreham Wood 1-1 Forest Green Rovers
Solihull Moors 3-4 Hartlepool United

Some crazily high-scoring games this week and pretty tricky to predict, so we have no scoring records this time. But congrats to our winner this week @cheeky~k8!

@william1984 still leads, while @magpiejue sneaks back into the top three...

Stay tuned on Wednesday for Saturday's fixtures and maybe more points than today? Until then, have a good start to the week!

Barnsley 2 v Peterborough 2

Bradford 1 v Stockport 1

Exeter 1 v Wycombe 0

Barnet 1 v Swindon 2 jkr

Oldham 2 v Bristol Rvrs 1

Tranmere 1 v Accrington 0

Wealdstone 1 v Hartlepool 2

Yeovil 2 v Aldershot 1

I've had a busy week so I haven't managed to get out my abacus and count your points yet. I'll catch up at the weekend and lock this thread in the meantime.

The results for Tuesday:

Barnsley 2-1 Peterborough United
Bradford City 1-0 Stockport County
Exeter City 1-1 Wycombe Wanderers
Barnet 1-2 Swindon Town
Oldham Athletic 2-0 Bristol Rovers
Tranmere Rovers 0-1 Accrington Stanley
Wealdstone P-P Hartlepool United
Yeovil Town 1-2 Aldershot

Congratulations to this round's winner, who is once again @william1984 with a superb 15 points! Is your nickname Biff by any chance? He's followed by @Robbie and @Michael D Pie. (who may want to consider sending the ferret to the glue factory - he's dragging you down).

Having gone top for the first time last week, @william1984 now has a very healthy lead. Just about clinging on to his coat tails are @super_ram and @Robbie.

So they were Tuesday's points. Stay tuned for Saturday's points (they'll be coming tomorrow or Tuesday night). We've got our usual Saturday fixtures coming up, which I'll post on Wednesday. Thanks for playing and see you then!

What a lovely fresh and inspiring day today, as @Fan of Big Tone says, looking forward to being able to watch live for the first time in weeks (feels like forever) due to illness. Me and my boy (not so much a boy at 44) will be attending, hoping for an exhilarating performance from our team after Tuesday's disappointment. Hope you all enjoy the game and the boys do us proud.

You will enjoy your pint @Fan of Big Tone I'm sure. 🍺🥳

What a lovely morning it is today. I hope that you had that pint yesterday evening @Fan of Big Tone to celebrate such an emphatic win. A totally different team performance from Tuesday evening 👏

@Michael D Pie. I certainly did, it slipped down lovely. It felt so good to celebrate a 5 goal win, fantastic.

I’m off in a minute for my lung cancer check, I’m not anticipating any problems 🤞 as I haven’t smoked for 50 odd years but the check is free so might as well do it.

Yes, Platt for me too. Not many other candidates but noble effort from Grant & Macari again. Belshaw’s saves were notable and Bedeau put a decent shift in, as usual.

Disappointed by Jones, he got credit for his contribution at Bromley but he looked tentative and ineffective last night. Iorpenda faded after a lovely start, as did Tsaroulla. Overall, too timid, too slow to get the ball forward and not enough support for Dennis.

Unbeaten run had to end somewhere - pity it was due to a limp display.

I've voted for Matty Platt.

The Poll has closed. Thanks to all who voted.

Matty Platt has been voted the Pride of Nottingham's Man of the Match v Shrewsbury.

Disappointing night yesterday. Shrewsbury looked far better than they did early in the season - they barely strung two passes all night, but they had a clear game plan and executed it well. They sat deep, but the moment we lost possession they were onto us fast and attacked quickly with numbers. They still produced few real chances, but it looked difficult to play against.

We struggled to get behind them and seldom looked really dangerous. Platt came closest to scoring, but early in the second half I thought the game looked like a 0-0. We need someone who can take the initiative and isn't afraid to have a shot. Tangen could yer be that player, but he looked lost yesterday. Prior to joinign us he hasn't played since about October, and in hindsight it was too soon to give him his first start.

I'm not surprised to hear that it was the referee's first league match, all the contentious decisions went Shrewsbury's way. One of them was the foul on Jones, which led to a dangerous break (and, a couple of minutes later, the goal), and I think we should have had a penalty at the end.

Disappointing but we move on. Everything isn't all bad overnight, let's not forget that we've picked up 18 points in our last eight games. Let's take it out on Tranmere on Saturday.

As disappointing as it was to lose to Shrewsbury, it was only 1-0. Any team team can lose 1-0 to an inferior team especially when they approach the game with a low block and a 'survival' game plan. As @DangerousSausage says we move on, these kind of games happen in a season. A good result on Saturday and this will all be forgotten. COYP!

A point at Bromley is a point gained given their home form. Notts still have momentum. That's vital at this stage in the season.

The Bromley "kick off" sums up their style of play. Just lob it into the corner for a Notts throw in close to the corner flag. Notts made sure that the opportunities for Bromley long throws in advanced positions were limited

1 hour ago, Piethagoram said:

The Bromley "kick off" sums up their style of play. Just lob it into the corner for a Notts throw in close to the corner flag.

Yes, ever since I was a nipper I've looked to professional football for skill on the ball, technique, touch, imagination, great passing and team play. If I pay admission, that's what I want to see - or at least an attempt at it.

If I wanted to see big bruisers lump it long, I'd go down the park and see a pub side for free.

Jodi was excellent, but I went for Platt. Just thought he defended really well especially against a team that played so direct and with such a big physical forwards.

Jodi Jones, ... Dennis should have scored with one sublime ball in from Jodi

The Poll has closed.

I'm pleased to announce that Jodi Jones is the Pride of Nottingham's Man of the Match V Bromley. Well done Jodi.