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Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham @Norma, I hope you enjoy being a part of our Notts County community.

On 20 November 1976, Notts County clinched an impressive 5-1 win over a Fulham outfit featuring Bobby Moore, George Best and Rodney Marsh in a Second Division match at Craven Cottage.

Mick Vinter struck for the Magpies after just 45 seconds and went on to grab a second later in the game, while Steve Carter, Martin Busby and Ernie Howe (with an own goal) made it five before the hour mark.

Although Alan Slough managed to grab a consolation, it was still a very impressive result from Ron Fenton's side.

Here are the highlights from that game if you fancy having a look. Were you at that game? Let us know!

can each member who reads this mention two players who had the ability and technical skills but they failed with the club for whatever reason, please explain why they did in your opinion.

lets see who says what.

Just got back from what I would class as the worst performance I’ve seen in many years. Had relegation written all over the team.

No one gets any credit from the day. Possibly Turley who at least had the bottle to put a few tackles in, Enzio with his occasional spark and Fitz for doing what he is paid to do.

The rest looked like lost little boys. Their number six ran the match. He was into everything and bossed it. Stupid formation which failed miserably  and the players really didn’t care.

Duffy and Jones with their usual inability to defend was embarrassing. 

Ashamed to be a Notts fan after that, and I’ve sat through Colin Murphy, Steve Thompson etc...

#NoideasNoclue.

Disgusting. Plus there is no way there was over six thousand there today! Hardy doing a little Pavis fiddle with the numbers is he? I’d have said four and a half on a good day!!!

I think the club has to move on from where they have been, re-appointing Kevin Nolan isn't the answer even if he was sacked early. His tactics was not very good, he scraped many wins by chance or a certain level of luck.

A good manager overall and one of the best in recent years.

He just hasn't done enough to warrant a return especially in the exact same season where he first got fired. I find it silly how so many fans want him back, will they support him if he was to come back and struggle? of course not.

Move on and hire a manager capable of gaining promotion for the club.

Good morning PON members.

How are we all today?

I haven't checked for any news, so I am unaware of anything new that may have happened. Feel free to mention anything that may generate replies though, as a way to balance what people are doing or have done.

I realise a day might change and some might decide to leave until later when the days final to post.

Today I have a very important meeting, I'm hoping it will help me tackle some of the discrimination I face over my disability. I really could do with some useful advice heading into next month.

As I know I will win back what I am entitled too.

After I'm not sure what my plans on.

What about you?

PON has a new member, can we please welcome @Magpie Paul to the site.

After a dire result yesterday whats everyone up to today?

I am still hurting and wondering what the future holds for our club, it seems only Notts could get there selves into this position. I was particularly annoyed yesterday with the lack of effort from all players.

However, Today I am working a night shift at a big job in Allington. Should be a long night by the sounds of it but up until then I don't have much planned, keep on top of things and make the most of my time before work tonight.

Let us know what you're doing folks.

Game 18 - The Robins (H)

Team: Cheltenham Town

Date: 17/11/18

Where: Meadow Lane

What line-up should Harry Kewell 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.

Here are the latest odds from SkyBet guys and girls, the bookies are rarely wrong so here they are:

Neil Ardley = 1/1

Michael Appleton = 5/1

Kevin Nolan = 6/1

Paul Hurst = 9/1

Steve Chettle = 12/1

Kevin Nolan has been slashed from 30/1 to 6/1. I can only think he may be lined up as an assistant if this is true. Seems very odd to me that his odds have been slashed. Neil Ardley remains favourite following his recent departure with A.F.C Wimbledon.

Back when Kevin Nolan was appointed we had a fairly weak squad, on paper it wasn't all that good and the form even more depressing. Right now Kevin Nolan and Harry Kewell have strengthened the squad, I feel neither knew how best to utilise the players. I know some think the squads terrible, but it really isn't.

A good manager could get the best out of this squad, we are blessed in attack.

The issue is the defence and inexperience in goal for me, something I feel has been patched but I suspect the next manager will strengthen further if given a chance.

However, if I was a good football manager - I would be looking at this squad and feeling keen to take it on. It's by far no means weak, if you have strength in your own ability. Well it must be exciting because we shouldn't be near the bottom. I hope Alan Hardy goes back to just giving his backing to the manager as he did when Nolan first came in, rather than all the hype and crap praised to Kewell for no reason. 

I’m thinking that last year’s squad may have been the best squad since winning the league 2 title all those years ago .. 

last years team finished the highest of any team we have had for some years. 

Again just my opinion be good to hear your thoughts guys. 

so November starts the final count down to Christmas as it’s not that far away shops start getting their Christmas stock in and of course so dose meadow lane.

on Tuesday night I went to game and before hand I stopped by the shop and brought myself some of the first Christmas items the Notts County Christmas baubles only £2.50 for three large baubles and I have to say they will amazing on the tree there are also some Small ones at £1.50 but Currently out of stock. 

So the Christmas baubles I think are just the start of the Christmas stock at meadow lane. 

Is there any Christmas items you would love to see at meadow lane. 

Has anyone else brought any the baubles?

Having read Alan Hardys recent comments on reasons why he sacked Harry Kewell has brought up some interesting talk. 

He stated that in 2 games we played well but didn't get a result, those being against MK Don's and Swindon. While the MK game was down to a poor refereeing decision, the Swindon game was down to poor goals once again. 

Nolan had the talk and often gave the team a rollicking for bad performances which was a main feature during the start of the season and Harry Kewell talked a good game from the start in the post match interviews.

Having said that, Hardy accepted that we played well in both games we lost v MK and Swindon. If Kewell had the team performing well then the question should be are the players to blame for both managers being sacked? and should they take some of the responsibility? 

Now that Harry Kewell is gone should we start looking for someone with experience? 

Given our current position and how disappointing this season is turning out to be surely we need to be looking into getting a manager who has a great reputation in league 2 and can get us out of this rot. 

Neal Ardley, recently left Wimbledon, could be a great shout. Has a great managerial cv. 

We need to stop recruiting rookie managers in the past it hasn't worked. Fullerton, less said the better. 

Nolan, felt he did great last season reaching play offs and great cup run however we should have been automatically promoted but form wasn't great. 

Kewell, didn't seem the man who could turn us round and that strange decision to replace dennis with Duffy was probably the last straw realistically. 

Phil Brown, has been sacked by Swindon Town, another possible manager to look at. 

Saturday's Fixtures: 

Brentford v Millwall

Nottingham Forest v Sheffield United

AFC Wimbledon v Shrewsbury Town

Walsall v Burton Albion

Macclesfield Town v Bury

Tranmere Rovers v Exeter City

Brentford 1-0 Millwall

Nottingham Forest 1-2 Sheffield United

AFC Wimbledon 2-1 Shrewsbury

Walsall 2-0 Burton Albion (joker)

Macclesfield Town 0-2 Bury

Tranmere Rovers 3-2 Exeter

Look at our squad depth and the players we have. Also the type of players we have, what formation do they suit and why? 

What formation would you want to play and who are the best players we currently have to fill those positions. 

Mine would be consisting of a 3-5-2. Here is my lineup I think would win us the most games and suit the players we have:

Fitzsimmons

Turley, Ward, Bird

Kellett , Vaughan , Milsom , Patching , Boldewjin {Kellett can play both LB and LM so would fill that left side well with his work rate, Vaughan as a holding midfielder, Patching as the play maker and Milsom ball winner}

Hemmings , Dennis {Both strikers to feed off good quality through balls from midfield, both play on the last man and keep the oppositions defence deep}

Subs: Pindroch, Tootle, Evina, Brisley, Alessandra, Hawkridge, Stead 

Let me know what you think!

So in just one word describe Lee Hughes the former magpie. 

I think Elliott Hewitt has been a shadow of his former self all season, last year he was my most improved player but I don't see why people defend him or overlook when he plays very badly. He's not the holding midfielder Notts needs, he barely defends and he's more a weakness right now.

It must be frustrating to David Vaughan to see him selected ahead of him.

Yes Vaughan could have been a better signings but he needs to settle in, at least he can pass and hold the ball unlike Hewitt. What does everyone else think?