Football isn’t always exciting to watch, but getting the result and keeping a clean sheet against a good team are always positives, in my opinion, that shouldn't be criticised.

AFC Wimbledon came with a game plan, and I think Stuart Maynard expected them to play like that. He made some good tactical changes that helped us deal with them, but the game seemed like it was going to end in a draw. If anything, I felt relieved we didn’t concede. Defensively, we were solid, and Matty Platt was outstanding. Alex Bass played really well too.

i am pleased with the win because its a boost, it helps confidence and that alone can have a further impact on playing well. defensively i thought we were good, but needed a bit more creativity in attack. to grind out a win does seem very positive, despite wimbledon posing more of a threat. we showed our spiriting and fought for the win.

Jodi Jones. Out till at least January 25.

Curtis Edwards. Out till at least January 25.

Conor Grant. Knee injury, six weeks out minimum 

Cedwyn Scott. Still not available due to precautionary measures by management.

Lucas Ness. Played 45 mins v Northampton. His return to full fitness is being carefully managed.

Jodi Jones. Out till at least January 2025.

Curtis Edwards. Out till at least January 2025.

Conor Grant.Knee Injury at least another 5 weeks out.

Cedwyn Scott. Leave of Absence 

Lucas Ness. His work back to full fitness is being carefully managed.

Jodi Jones. Out till at least January 2025.

Curtis Edwards. Out till at least January 2025.

Conor Grant.Knee Injury at least another 5 weeks out.

Cedwyn Scott. Leave of Absence 

Lucas Ness. His work back to full fitness is being carefully managed.

Lewis Macari. Suspected cramp but will be assessed by the Club Monday.to ensure it's nothing more.

The U18s & U16s in action today at Clifton 

@Robbie

This May Sound Harsh But If Dan Crowley Doesn't Sign A New Contract, By Christmas I Think Notts Should Offer Him For Sale, Because I'm In Full Agreement With You Notts Have Let Two Many Players Go On A Free In Recent Seasons. Ruben Was The Last. He Wouldn't Sign The Contract Notts Offered Him Before His Last Transfer Window, Before He Went To Oxford, When He Refused To Sign I Would Have Placed Him Straight On The Transfer List. It Should Be Like That No Matter Who The Player Is, Because It's Obvious That Player Doesn't Want To Be A Notts Player.

@Wheelbarrow repair man I agree that Dan should  be sold in January if he hasn't agreed an extension to his contract, but I think that Notts will hold on & just hope that Notts will be in a good position by the end of March to get promoted.

I think that Notts should have learned as far as Ruben was concerned, that holding on and getting promoted, is still not a sure thing of keeping a player who is intent on leaving come what may. 

@Robbie

To be Honest I Never thought Ruben wanted to be at the Lane, watching his Old Interviews he always gave me the Impression he was using Notts as a Window to Display His Talents in hope that a Club, further Up the Footballing Pyramid would come in for him. Which Oxford did at the end of the Season and Ruben just up Sticks and went, his Attitude always left a Sour Taste in My Mouth, I thought he Treated Notts Appallingly. As soon as he Refused to sign a New Deal with the Magpies, that December He Should Have Been Placed On The Transfer List.

4 minutes ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

I messaged you about your reported post tonight @Robbie I think @Chris was referring to an automatic response.

I do think mods should message personally about a decision regarding a reported post.

Yes, I was under the impression that that's why we're able to give feedback.

So, there seems to be a setting or bug issue. I have asked a friend well more reversed in the settings, I go back to using this software when it was alpha of the first version. However, I openly admit the ACP changes so much over the years I haven't really kept with it. Permissions has always been a bug bear though, as there are several areas and other forum solutions do seem to keep them in one logical area. You have user permissions, moderation permissions, group permissions etc. 

Some features have their own, which isn't very organised, but I will look into it.

@Chris @Fan of Big Tone I thought originally that a pop up message similar to when a mod modified either the name of a thread or puts a thread in another forum that was placed in the wrong forum, would come up in a reply to a reported post. Wouldn't that be easier?

59 minutes ago, Robbie said:

@Chris @Fan of Big Tone I thought originally that a pop up message similar to when a mod modified either the name of a thread or puts a thread in another forum that was placed in the wrong forum, would come up in a reply to a reported post. Wouldn't that be easier?

If users don't see the feedback and the feature has changed so that responses are only internal, I will make sure that alerts are used as a means to inform people.

Let me say that now Tuchel has been appointed. I wish him well & if he can deliver a major international trophy, then that would be a positive development.

However, the whole point of having international tournaments is for a Country to win that tournament, with English players Managed by an English manager, or a Spanish team managed by a Spanish Manager. 

What people are forgetting is that an international team is trying to demonstrate that at that particular time, they are the best football team in the World that have been coached by the best coach in the World. It's a team effort.

It would be a great showcase for an English coach, which would benefit all English coaches in the land if an English Coach won a World Cup.

People think it's more important that the team wins, but the Head Coach/Manager is part of the team. So if England win big under Tuchel, can we really say that the England team has won big?I 'm not so sure.

And to answer the question, I think it was a done deal.

More scary stuff. A humanoid Robot.

Meet the world's 'most advanced' humanoid robot.

its just becoming stupid, i dont like the thought of these awful looking robots being used to save some people cheap time.

Another update from Optimus. Robots can now dock themselves for recharging, then return to work when charged.

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That's A Red Card. For Them Both.

the scenarios you could do with something like this, even if both contestants did not fight or foul each other. it could be very funny! the cross bar challenge is something, but its always pretty safe.

get the third choice keeper to be in the net after an obstacle course and allow fans to take a shot to win a grand prize.

I'd love us to do something like this! 

I can remember watching a few games one season, not at Notts, but at half-time a few fans got a chance to win a car. Presumably a local car-dealership was sponsoring them.

Anyway this car would be backed into one corner of the stadium, in between the stands, and the boot would be opened. From the halfway line the fans then had to hit the ball into the boot of the car to win it! Unsurprisingly no-one won it!

I think we can, but we need to be mindful of injuries because this is the biggest thing which impacts our performances. I know some fans enjoy criticising Stuart Maynard again, but he's doing well. Yes, we are defensively stronger now, but I do think compared to last season, we are weaker in the striker department, mostly due to not replacing Macaulay Langstaff. Jatta will get goals, but we can't rely on him to involve himself as other strikers might. We have to present him with a good opportunity or hope it works out.

ideally notts will start to pick up results against the top 7, but i think its more an issue with inform teams. league two is proving to be very tight, afc wimbledon might show its more "form" that is the problem rather than the position. then again, it could reveal its the top 7 that we do have problems with. i think they are games where we at least want to be drawing, as this would help when the points turn into a much crucial resource.

I think that January is a big month in the season, where teams strengthen their squad & players leave.

I think that the January transfer window will be a big window for Notts. 

We know that Notts certainly need a new specialist striker, & someone with pace on the wings.

Then there's Dan Crowley who has not yet extended his contract. Will Notts sell him in January before his contract ends?

If so Notts will need another attacking midfielder.

Ah, the legendary Tesco Trolley Park stand!

To be fair to them, loads of non-league clubs are acquiring identikit stands that aren't very different to bus stops. As long as it keeps the rain off...

@Piethagoram the buses used with the other club seems like a genius idea compared to this.

Thank God for Derek Pavis and his stand is all I can say. 

Thank you @Piethagoram talking about suicide should not be a taboo subject, this is happening all the time our support group has new people every month who have been affected by suicide. Talking does save lives.

with the news of cedwyn scott, it has a sobering thought as to what might happen if players are not given the support they need. i remember fans turning on matt tootle for his time off, with some mocking his gambling addition and believing it was not a fair reason behind having time off. i hope nobody takes this attitude to scott because i think its sickening.

54 minutes ago, liampie said:

with the news of cedwyn scott, it has a sobering thought as to what might happen if players are not given the support they need. i remember fans turning on matt tootle for his time off, with some mocking his gambling addition and believing it was not a fair reason behind having time off. i hope nobody takes this attitude to scott because i think its sickening.

I am hoping that most right thinking fans will be sympathetic to Cedwyn and he will get lots of professional help, I’m glad he’s asked for help it’s very important to admit to yourself that things aren’t right and to seek help.

I'm quite happy with Islay malts from Aldi or Lidl. Really unsure about long aged whisky "investments"

@super_ram are you going to become a gin man? @Fan of Big Tone might be able to give you some tips on what to try. like aviation gin?  

37 minutes ago, liampie said:

@super_ram are you going to become a gin man? @Fan of Big Tone might be able to give you some tips on what to try. like aviation gin?  

@super_ram is more of a real ale fan, which I am too but you can like gin as well, as long as they’re not in the same glass. 

2 hours ago, TheSkipper said:

There are some colourful people on that site. I loved the comment from the person calling the other chap boring.

Aren’t you glad this community isn’t like that. 

On 11/10/2024 at 14:56, Fan of Big Tone said:

Aren’t you glad this community isn’t like that. 

you grumpy old sod.

46 minutes ago, liampie said:

you grumpy old sod.

Cheeky young whippersnapper, just remember you’ll be old and grumpy yourself one day. 

Here's another take on the Notts style. Interesting read.

Notts County 2022/23: Their tactics under Luke Williams – scout report

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This scout report provides a tactical analysis of the tactics...

A look at the 3-4-3 formation.

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The 3-4-3 formation has been a staple of coaches such as Johan Cruyff and Antonio...

at some point we will see someone have success with 442, and more teams will revert back to it. sometimes tactics are not as much about what we think, but more about the quality in the team. some good managers can give good instructions and set their teams up well. i do think most tend to have talk of tactics but really its just staying to the same system they have been working on. tactics for me adapts and changes when needed.

Here's another interesting video about Third Lanark & their ground.

The phoenix club of Third Lanark is still going strong.

i have never heard anything about them, its very interesting. a lot of scotland is natural and the cities seem very grouped. without looking into where teams play, it would be easy to think that rangers and celtic are the only two professional teams in that area.

Looking at his record he's played for 8 different clubs but never played any matches for the ninth club, Forest. He was signed but immediately loaned out.

He's played 62 times for the Korean national team and scored 19 goals.

people like him are only sorry that hes been caught, he should be locked up and put on that certain register.

I’ve definitely got some Notts stuff in my loft I’ll have a root and see if I can find something of interest.

I don’t have anything specific in mind, but my parents might. My father, who’s in his 80s, is a bit of a hoarder. Because of his age, he hasn’t watched Notts since 2015. I’d be amazed to see what’s up there.

all my notts stuff used to be in my room, now i have various things around my home and nothing is in storage. except the shirts i own being in my wardrobe. i will have plenty of time to start saving things for the future mind.  

@Wheelbarrow repair man

I was upset when Big Sam left, I was upset when Neil left. I was upset when Luke left. But you get over it. I just remember what they did for the club before they left. That's all that matters as far as I'm concerned.

All three of them will always have my respect, & I'll listen with interest in what they have to say in important matters relating to football.

@Wheelbarrow repair man Utter tosh "Another Point Regarding the Departure of Big Sam from the Lane, was the Fact his Wife Wanted to Return to the North. " His wife continued to live in Bromley Cross near Bolton! 

Big Sam's the man.

Premier League teams need to copy Sam Allardyce’s blueprint for success instead of following Pep Guardiola’s lead

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THE greatest trick Pep Guardiola ever pulled was convincing the world you...

McGoldrick has been playing about 60 minutes until Stuart takes him off in previous games this season.

There's no reason why Jatta  & McGoldrick cannot play together for at least 60 minutes. 

I think it's better to try & build up a lead rather than bring a player on for the last 15 minutes to try & respond to being behind.

Notts have to be active as well as being reactive. I love the fact that Notts have shown Character & determination to retrieve a losing cause.

The point is, at home we need to build up a lead so the opposition have to come out & attack us for them to retrieve the situation.

When they are forced to come forward, it will leave more space for Notts upfront, & this will help players like Scott & Brown when they come on after 60/65 minutes.

That's why I'd play McGoldrick & Jatta together at the start of a match.

I think they should both start the game against Wimbledon. Jatta leading the line with McGoldrick & Crowley supporting.

I'm sure McGoldrick will be ok for at least 60 minutes, & if he needs to be substituted at that time, Scott could replace him if he is fit, otherwise it will be Brown or Austin.

I’m not averse to Didzy starting, but I honestly think he would be better against a tiring defence, not became he will be fitter, but I think he has that guile and quickness of thought to outsmart defenders whose concentration will be starting to waiver.

I really think that this is the one area we really need to strengthen in January, if we persist with two attacking midfielders behind a lone striker. My personal preference would be for a 5212 formation, but we really need another pacey forward for this. Either way, we’ll need to dip into the transfer market to get us into the promotion shake up.

9 hours ago, Dan said:

That’s Jevani Brown hugging the Spireite player not Kellan Gordon. 

Aah, thanks @Dan they both look very similar, with similar hair.

No worries mate. 

does that bring the question back up as to why they are hugging? both played for bristol rovers.

Seriously @Robbie "As I've said before, get these foreign Head Coaches to go to a ninth tier side with little funds & get them promoted multiple times. I think you'll find it won't happen."...yes, because they can't get work permits following Brexit

@Piethagoram

Foreign coaches won't go into the lower leagues because they simply won't succeed at that level. 

i think even without brexit, scottish teams may struggle to retain their better young talent. a lot of them were poached prior to it, but it might be more likely that premier league teams do look north. we are guilty of overlooking out own home grown talent, suffocating their potential for the belief that you can only find world class players overseas. it all comes down to ability and potential, i believe most really good players have the ability of being class. i think if callum mcgregor had left celtic, he would have reached higher achievements despite him doing well with the club he loves.

personally, i think its better that young foreign players are harder to sign now.

it should be a good thing for england, scotland, wales and northern ireland. as younger players should be getting more of a chance, those outside the uk should reach their potential and most likely would be able to be signed once they are of a better age so i dont see that as an issue.

being able to fill english academies with so many players from other nations, i think is worse. chelsea having been recently spoken about for failing to make world class talent count with jose mourinho. you might say it makes the playing field more fairer for uk based players.

Harry Redknapp was asked for his opinion by Sky Sports News on the Tuchel appointment & he gave his opinion.

He like anyone else, is entitled to his opinion, & many thousands of football fans around the Country will agree with him.

As for "jingoism", I don't see it's relevance on this thread. The UK is hardly going to declare hostilities over a football appointment. To be accused of jingoism for expressing an opinion is somewhat bizarre.

But of course, that happens on X all the time 

 As for any court case, I recall it ended with an acquittal on both counts. 

Redknapp is entitled to his opinion @Robbie, but he's always been very cosy with the media. The man's a windbag. Ultimately, being super patriotic in front of the media won't help you when you've got a football team to motivate and organise.

I'm not delighted with the appointment myself. I was hoping that the FA had moved away from their old model of appointing a big-name club manager in the hope of instant success. Gareth Southgate proved that we could be more successful with a coach who had the right attributes for the job, even if that man didn't necessarily have a glittering club career. Instead they've gone down the Capello route again.

There's a caveat here - big-name managers have a big name for a reason. They have proven that they can handle the pressure at the very highest level, in a way that Carsley maybe hasn't. It's just a shame that a country with such a large pool of talented footballers seemingly can't produce a single coach deemed worthy of leading the national team. 

9 minutes ago, DangerousSausage said:

Redknapp is entitled to his opinion @Robbie, but he's always been very cosy with the media.

There's a caveat here - big-name managers have a big name for a reason. They have proven that they can handle the pressure at the very highest level, in a way that Carsley maybe hasn't. It's just a shame that a country with such a large pool of talented footballers seemingly can't produce a single coach deemed worthy of leading the national team. 

The media has asked for Harry's opinion because his opinion is respected & he's popular as a pundit, former manager & player.

As I said before & I repeat it. The pressure of winning the national league is probably much more than winning the PL league. 

In fact, it's easier for one of the "big six" managers to win the PL because they are in a league of six, not twenty & they have access to hundreds of millions of pounds sometimes billions of pounds, to buy the most expensive players.

Let's see the likes of Tuchel, & Guardiola get a team like Morecambe, Accrington or Carlisle who are currently at the bottom of league 2, promoted from league 2, with the players they have.

I've said my peace. Now Tuchel has been appointed we have to go with him. But in my opinion he's no better a coach than coaches in our lower leagues.

This is turning into a disastrous season for me, it has relegation written all over it. 

13 hours ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

This is turning into a disastrous season for me, it has relegation written all over it. 

Exactly the same for me, im sure you'll get better.

16 hours ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

This is turning into a disastrous season for me, it has relegation written all over it. 

I think you should appoint Harry Kewell as your manager, things are bound to improve then.