Brilliant week this week, celebrated my 20th birthday on friday with @ARLukomski, we celebrated in Frankie and Benny's, I got a free meal which is a bonus. 

I did have to do 5 days at work before my birthday, but they were good shifts, nice and easy. 

I saw a cracking game of football last night, what a goal by Enzio! Feel sorry for my family as some of them are Chesterfield fans, but can't go to matches. 

Just writing this on the train to Nottingham to meet up with @Chris, which I am looking forward to and having a nice catch up.

Overall, January was an alright month, not much happened really apart from a trip to Maidenhead, a birthday and a load of work shifts. Now we move onto February, lets see what happens this month. 

How was your week and January as a whole? 

Four of my images, featured recently in the 'Faces of PON' edited in black & white.

Which captures the win the best in your opinion?

Chesterfield have secured the loan signing of Nathan Tyson until end of the season.

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2020/january/tyson-to-chesterfield-220120/

His body language the last few times that I have seen him, well, it told a story. I know he spoke to @NottsGeezer - he also told me that he wanted to be playing and felt 'disappointed' that he didn't get much game time after his injury. I hope this loan move works for him, as I thought he might consider hanging up his boots.

https://nottinghamcityofliterature.com/blog/literary-location-46-the-loggerheads

Fitzsimons 8 - For all that has gone on this week, his professionalism was absolute first class. Credit to the club today. Two good saves along with a penalty save. Ross Fitzsimons baby

Brindley 6 - Sometimes chose the wrong option when passing but solid enough

Rawlinson 7 - Dealt with Denton the bean pole. Brought the ball out of defence

Lacey 7 - Solid again. Dealt with Denton. Didn't really have to deal with Boden as he wasn't there

Kelly-Evans 8 - Superb. Made runs forward. Did well defensively and passing was good

Roberts 8 - Excellent first home game. Brilliant passing and carried the ball well. Cracking assist for KW. Pure sauce

O'Brien 8 - Kept it ticking. Made the passing and the football flow so nicely

Rose 6 - Solid. Better overall with his distribution

Boldewijn 7 - Scored a belter, won the ball back and ran at the opposition. He's good at that. When he runs at the oppositions defence they don't know what to do. Carries the ball forward so well

Thomas 6 - Didn't have the best of first halves but battled away. Ended up being K-dub's show

Wootton 7 - 2 goals and was much better 2nd half. Got into the game more and good positioning for the second goal

Crawford 6 - Shored the midfield up to help us see the game out

Bird 6 - Clearance at the back post helped us to a clean sheet. Like Crawford helped us see the game out 

Dennis 6 - Not much for him to do as we were already 3 up and game was over

Who should come in and replace him? I think Jim O’Brien will need a few more games to be match sharpe, Regan Booty is out supposedly with a back injury.

I’m not worried, I think it will actually help the club in the long run.

Game 33 - The Spireites (H)

Team: Chesterfield

Date: 01/02/2020

Where: Meadow Lane

What line-up should Neal Ardley 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.

More people are becoming aware that food and products are shrinking, but the prices don't.

Do you accept this as normal?

Does it put you off the products or do you just shop smarter? I am curious to hear opinions on this.

Some of you might have heard about this in the news ... the former Chesterfield and Huddersfield player Jordan Sinnott has died at the age of just 25 after suffering a fractured skull after a night out in Retford.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-51249670

For any of you planning a night out next weekend, just remember to look after yourselves and avoid anyone who's looking for trouble. It only takes one idiot for something tragic to happen

Welcome to PON @Darryl Broughton

I hope to see you join in our friendly community.

As the Danish physicist Niels Bohr once said, "prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future." But let's have a go at it anyway. The next round of matches for the PON prediction league is on Saturday at 3pm, you have one joker each. Good luck!

Charlton Athletic v Barnsley

Sheffield Wednesday v Millwall

Bolton Wanderers v Tranmere Rovers

Portsmouth v Sunderland

Port Vale v Salford City

Crawley Town v Scunthorpe United

Wrexham v Dagenham & Redbridge

Barnet v Hartlepool United

Hello @BlackJin, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham.

I noticed your post to the best current players with potential, are you Chinese? I don't think PON has any fans from China.

I don’t watch a lot of television, but I have subbed to Netflix due to recommendations and I do have cable installed now in my home.

My question is......

What are you watching right now?

Do you have any suggestions on what to watch too? Let me know.

Former forward Mick Vinter has sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 65.

He joined notts in 1971 and the magpies were his first professional team. Mick left Notts in 1979 but continued to live in nottingham as a coach when he retired as a player. 

The full article is here

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2020/january/mick-vinter-passing-210120/

It feels like just a couple of minutes since I was posting the scores for the last round (mainly because it was) and here I am, with the next round of prediction league fun. You know what to do by now, just remember your jokers. Kick-off (and thus the deadline) is Tuesday at 7.45pm.

Leeds United v Millwall

Brentford v Nottingham Florist

Lincoln City v Portsmouth

Rotherham United v Ipswich Town

Bradford City v Cheltenham Town

Colchester United v Swindon Town

Eastleigh v Aldershot

Halifax Town v Dover Athletic

It has been announced that Ross Fitzsimons has gone on loan to Chesterfield for the rest of the season. He hasnt been in our squad very much at all this season.

Here is our twitter announcement

Whats your thoughts?

I am not trying to put further blame on Enzio Boldewijn, I’m just curious as to what people think.

Has Enzio proved his transfer fee so far?

Do you think, Notts can recoup it if it doesn’t work out?

With all the rumours surrounding him in the summer, I thought he might have left but reading comments he appears to be an  enigma at this point in time.

Fitzsimons 5 - Made two good saves in the first half but spilt the ball in the 2nd half, gifting them their 2nd goal

Brindley 6 - Got forward more than he has done recently without the end product

Rawlinson 5 - Not his best game 

Lacey 6 - Good in the air but the Lacey-Rawlo partnership had an off day

Bakayogo 4 - Got forward but didn't result in anything. Went back too often, before sending Doyle to football hospital with a horrendous pass

Roberts 5 - Didn't really see much of the ball but should have scored in the 1st half

Rose 3 - Offered nothing all game. Kept attempting the long throws as well which ended in nothing. Don't know how he wasn't subbed

Doyle 6 - Was the only player with an ounce of bravery in his passing until the moment when Zoumana sent him for an early bath

Boldewijn 4 - Sometimes Enzio gets too much stick but today he did not look bothered I'm afraid. Didn't use his head when knowing what pass or run to make. Finally turned up with 10 to go

Wootton 6 - Did what he could with poor service. Tried to do it himself after we got sent down to 10 men

Dennis 6 - Battled away but like Wootton no real service 

O'Brien 6 - Came on and played two passes which make brave passing look simple. Hopefully, fully fit for next Saturday. Need him big time

Thomas 5 - Had the chance to get through on goal once or twice, but didn't get to the ball

Not much has happened for me this week, just work, work and work. Just picking up the extra hours here and there. 

Working for the next 5 days, but got the weekend off for my birthday, so I am looking forward to that. 

My test results from the doctors came back clear so I am happy with that (I wasn't when I first got them ). 

Very boring week for me this. How has everyone else's week been? 

Good evening to you all, it's time for round 29! Kick-off is Saturday 3pm as usual, and remember your jokers

Stoke City v Swansea City

Bristol Rovers v Fleetwood Town

Rochdale v Gillingham

Crawley Town v Grimsby Town

Exeter City v Colchester United

Chesterfield v AFC Fylde

Hartlepool United v Stockport County

Maidenhead United v Eastleigh

Game 32 - Daggers (A)

Team: Dagenham & Redbridge

Date: 25/01/2020

Where: The Chigwell Construction Stadium

What line-up should Neal Ardley 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.

I was watching a few football related videos on YouTube and it got me thinking.

What are the earliest signs for you, that Notts could have a good season?

Where will Notts finish?

Will Chesterfield end up relegated?