Hello @Mitch Whiley, let me be the first member to welcome you to our site.

I hope to see your comments in the discussions.  

Looks like Sam Graham will be returning to his parent club, it's a shame as he's been looking better in recent weeks and I feel he had settled down. I wish him nothing but the best.

Game 12 - The Ravens (A)

Team: Bromley

Date: 21/09/19

Where: Hayes 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.

What is a club in any case? Not the buildings or the directors or the people who are paid to represent it. It’s not the television contracts, get-out clauses, marketing departments or executive boxes. It’s the noise, the passion, the feeling of belonging, the pride in your city. It’s a small boy clambering up stadium steps for the very first time, gripping his father’s hand, gawping at that hallowed stretch of turf beneath him and, without being able to do a thing about it, falling in love.

It's great to see the news on the Notts Website about the Italian Magpies  'Two hearts, one soul - From Nottingham to Turin', logo / shirt; these sound great !  As there is a "clash" in sponsorship these cannot be obtained via the official Notts Shop (I've asked !).  So, do you know of anywhere / any contact to get hold of these ?

Ta

Lobropie

Welcome to PON @John C.

Should Mitch Rose be the captain of Notts County?

As you will have guessed, I like skippers and players who lead by example. I think the club has lacked a proper captain for sometime, whilst I do think that Michael Doyle does okay, I do think he's someone who shouldn't always be starting matches. Mitch Rose for me offers a lot of what Neal Bishop did back in the day, a calm influence who focuses on organisation rather than pointing the finger.

It was Rose for me that filled the gap the last time Doyle stupidly got sent off.

He did a very good job I feel, showing maturity and calming presence which I think actually helped the results.

I do think Doyle is needed, however, I see him as being more of a rotational player which I don't think Neal Ardley sees himself. We can guarantee that Doyle will return once his suspensions up regardless of how the player(s) who replaces him temporarily perform. So, the captaincy is unlikely to change but I do feel I could argue against this decision.

I just noticed PON has a new member and thought I would welcome @Katie Sudlow to the site.

So using just one word describe Steve Cherry the former Notts County goalkeeper.

In just one word describe January arrival  Michael Doyle

Guys and girls can we welcome @GazH to the pon community.

So the Notts County training kit is finally out and available to buy at the club. 

What every thoughts on the training kit and who fancy’s buying.? 

  https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2019/september/training-wear-launch-120919/

Can you lovely guys and girls join in Welcoming @Mick90 to pon. 

So today I was thinking about the international scene and how currently Harry Kane is captain of England but not of his club. 

My question is should the England captain need to be captain of his club first before becoming England captain.?

Slocombe 6 - Safe and steady when called upon

Brindley 8 - What a debut. Looked comfortable in possession and defending. Gets forward well too

Graham 7 - Did well in possession. Won his headers. Calm assured performance 

Turner 7 - Strong game from the fridge till he was subbed 

McCrory 7 - Got forward well. Did really well defensively when we went down to 10

Boldewijn 5 - Worked hard in parts. 

O'Brien 9 - Played a continent splitting ball to Thomas for the goal. Ran the show. Unreal performance 

Doyle 4 - Was fine until the sending off. Will have to look at the replay to sit if it was a red. Thankfully it didn't do too much damage to us

Rose 7 - Has this thing of not playing great in the first half and then turns into Marco Verratti in the second half. 

Thomas 7 - Pulled Halifax defenders out of position and was an all round nuisance for Halifax but please just take a chance in front of goal

Wootton 9 - Bordering on 10. Magnificent. Won everything and scored. No Wootton no party

Subs

Booty 6 - Did what he had to do when he was subbed on. Got us going on the counter when Halifax came forward

Rawlinson 6 - Covered well for Turner

Lets be constructive a little here okay, I want members to name 3 players who have stood out for all the right reasons and 3 who haven't.

Leave a short sentence about why and how they can improve.

Standout players for me.

Kristian Dennis: When started he's looked lively, always looking like a goal threat and despite not starting he has stood out for me.
Jim O'Brien: A few under par performances but generally a driving force within the Notts squad this season.
Dion Kelly-Evans: A good performer, probably more of a winger than a defender but he gives a lot of width to the squad.

Standout players who need to improve.

Enzio Boldewijn: I accept he's weak at defending and may not like it, however when he under performs which is often, he doesn't carry the team it carries him.
Michael Doyle: Not as good as promoted by the club or some of its fans, he could use his experience in a wiser way but is often wasteful with his decision making.
Ben Turner: He doesn't look fit in my eyes, generally struggles but does okay. He could be on the other end of the spectrum with a little more application I feel.

He seems to hope so:

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport...-kevin-3301374

Hi all,

My apologies if this is in the wrong place. We are currently raising money for Blind dogs UK and have luckily been given a Michael Doyle Match worn shirt to auction off. Any reasonable offers accepted and will be sent out recorded delivery to you. 

Thanks for reading.

Game 11 - The Shaymen (H)

Team: FC Halifax Town

Date: 14/09/19

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.

Hello and welcome to another round of the prediction league. It's tight at the top, so every point could count... As ever, simply write down your predictions, including one joker! This round of matches kicks off on Tuesday at 7.45 pm. Only predictions submitted before kick-off will be accepted

As only League One and Two are in action (plus one National League fixture), this round could easily fall under the radar, so I'm going to send the reminders out straight away... @super_ram, @ARLukomski, @weymouthPIE, @barnet11uk, @4everapie, @Dan, @magpiejue, @Chris, @nottsnutter, @TheSkipper, @Magic magpie, @lambleypie, @Bainbridge NCFC, @GrannyPie, @Canadian, @Dripsey3, @BESTpie, @SIMMO, @liampie, @thommo, @Truefootballfan and @CliftonMagpie. Newbies are also very welcome to take part!

Bristol Rovers v Gillingham

Doncaster v Blackpool

Portsmouth v Burton Albion

Rochdale v Lincoln

Morecambe v Walsall

Scunthorpe v Oldham

Leyton Orient v Crewe

Barnet v Aldershot

So tomorrow’s game at meadow lane against Halifax is the first chance for season ticket holders to bring a friend to meadow absolutely free of charge. 

How to claim your free ticket for tomorrow’s game and the list of being a friend games is below.

So who will you be bringing to the lane to cheers on the lads. 

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2019/august/bring-a-friend-matches-280819/

So Notts host Halifax this Saturday at meadow lane who’s going to cheer the lads on hopefully to three points.

I Saturday is prediction league time! As always, the deadline is kick-off on Saturday and you have one joker each.

Blackburn v Millwall

QPR v Luton Town

Burton v Coventry

Oxford v Tranmere

Swindon v Macclesfield

Crawley v Mansfield

Dagenham & Redbridge v Hartlepool

Harrogate Town v Boreham Wood

how was your week? what you been up to?

i have started more training and have maxed out my hours at work, i am being trained to operate a fork lift and handle the delivery side of the business. exporting and organising crates is a lot of work, but i am enjoying the new challenge. i thought the community misses the discussions @Fan of Big Tone used to start.

i will be starting one every friday in the hope members will share their week.

So I know that Notts are playing on Saturday at home this Saturday but what’s everyone’s plans this weekend.?