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Hello ChrisF,

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham website. (y)Β 

Guys and girls can you help me welcome @NottsCountyTalk.Β To the pon community.Β 

So Notts County have singed Β experiencedΒ defender Ben Turner. Turner worked along side Neal Ardley at Cardiff and is a real power house and has the psyical presence required.CA199238-9A53-4C43-8CA4-20F915A39310.pngΒ 2A55F2A5-CEAC-4A72-8CC0-C79885CFE042.png

Apparently Nathan Tyson is to be offered one year contract. Nathan played twice for Notts during pre season scoring 3 timesΒ for the magpies.Β 

So could Notts County first signing be on the way as trial defender formerly of Kettering TownΒ looks like he could be the first player to sign for Notts in this transfer window after the embargo is lifted. In a picture below named Dion good good bye and says he’s informed Kettering.Β C39CA3A0-99F0-46C1-9F02-901427842D1B.png

Game 2 - The Hatters (H)

Team: Stockport County

Date: 06/08/19

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.

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  • Meadow Lane should be a fortress. Team should fear coming here. Stockport figured out that there was a point for the taking with half an hour to go and went for it and got it. Notts need a target man big time. Upset the opposition. Drawing at home to Stockport is a bad result. No denying that.Β 

    Well, Facebook is in meltdown over this one. According to the radio it was definitely an improvement over Saturday, but the visitors deserved a point at the very least. But at least we did create some chances, not least the chance to go 2-0 up immediately before the equaliser - what a sickener. Looking forward to seeing it for myself as soon as the Bananarama League allows me to watch the highlights.

    The Stockport fans were loud throughout (I haven't heard Hey Baby at the football for years - they were partying like it's 2001). They were obviously on a high after promotion and enjoying visiting a big ground again. They also had a team that had won promotion together and a manager who has been in his post since 2016. We on the other hand are weeks behind the rest of the league and fielded two defenders who hadn't even trained with the rest of the squad. So it's clear that they won't play like a well-oiled unit and any opposing team worth their salt will try to take advantage. Until the team has gelled it'll just have to scrap for every single point.

    The individuals we have will have to grow into a team quickly given the schedule we've got. Hopefully they'll be up to the task and will get our first win on Saturday.

    It was a good performance, the signs throughout the game was there, but it's hard to see where the goals will come from right now.

    The loss of Nathan Tyson is a blow, he worked hard and chased the ball. A single striker seems to limit things, even if the wider players are supposed to support him - I don't think this is the case. Defensively, Notts looked patchy and I don'tΒ get why there's such a fan following Dion Kelly-Evans. I felt he made the side quite vulnerable due to his stature and lack of defensive mind.

    Good going forward, quite mediocreΒ at the back.

    Sam Slocombe is a big improvement, I would fear right now if he wasn't in goal because Stockport County had several chances that should have been scored.

    I think a draw is a fair result, both teams attacked and missed chances. Their goal felt like a sucker punch, yet I didn't understand why Neal Ardley threw two defenders on, when it was clear Notts needed another goal. A goal which never seemed likely to come back of the limitations up top, this said I enjoyed the class and the standard of football isn't that bad at all.

i have read a lot of comments about the lack of shots on target and concerns about creativity, its only the first game and i do think its safe to say the players need time to get used to each other. i obviously was not at the game but i have seen the highlights and other clips, i think notts just lacked confidence. i would pin it down to opening day nervous and perhaps neal ardley underestimating eastleigh with the formation/tactics.

it happens, we just need to be more confident in the next two home games coming up.

i honestly feel that things will improve, once confidence hits the squad, i feel goals will come but we need to be smarter when playing teams who are quick to suss us out.

Notts have made their 4th and 5th signings of the summer Trialists Dion Kelly-Evans and Damien McCory.Β 

Welcome to meadow lane lads.Β 

Whats everyones thoughts.?

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What’s everyone’s score prediction for tomorrow’s nights gameΒ as we face Stockport at meadow lane.?

Good evening folks. The new season is almost upon us, so it's time for the prediction league again. If you've seen the other thread you'll know that @weymouthPIEΒ has passed on the baton this year. I promise to do my best and not to fiddle the scores (unless I'm losing).

As you may be aware Notts have discovered a new division below League Two called the Vanarama National League. As a Notts forum it'd be a bit strange not to include the league we're playing inΒ in the prediction league so there has been a minor change in format:

At least two days beforeΒ every matchday I will post a thread withΒ eight matches to predict, two each from the Championship, League One, League Two and the Conference. You then reply with your predicted scores. The cut-off time for posting is kick-off. At the end of it all I'll then post a table with the current standings.

Scoring system: 3 points for a correct score andΒ 1 for a correct result. So if you predict Oldham to beat Bradford 2-1 and they do, you get 3 points; if Oldham win 1-0, you get 1 point. Each round you can also choose one match as your joker - any points you win for that match are then doubled.

So let's get started - I hope to see lots of you taking part!

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Blackburn v Charlton

Swansea v Hull

Blackpool v Bristol Rovers

Wycombe v Bolton

Salford v Stevenage

Northampton v Walsall

Chesterfield v Dover

Torquay v Boreham Wood

So ThisΒ Tuesday night Notts welcome Stockport to meadow lane In ourΒ first home match of the season who’s going to cheers on the lads and welcome Chris and Alex to meadow lane.Β 

Neal Ardley Is looking to add at least 3’more players in the coming weeks as he has his targets already in mind.

whats everyone’s thoughts on this and Β who do you think would a good signing for us.

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/transfer-news/notts-county-transfer-update-neal-3171509

Slocombe 6 - Thought he was comfortable in goal and gives me a lot more confidence than some of our past keepers.Β 

Kelly-Evans 5 - Tried and worked hard to get back as well as burst forward. Put a good tackle on Michael Green to win the ball back in the first half

Oxlade-Chamberlain 2 - Two wayward passes almost cost us. He isn't a right-back and probably isn't a centre-back. What is his best position?

McCrory 6 - Battled well against Tyrone Barnett and won his fair share of headers. Was the player who usually got us rolling, playing out from the back. No idea if the red card is deserved or harsh

Bird 5 - Improved in the second half after a dodgy first. Can play the high line that you need to play if you have 3 centre-backs

Bakayogo 6 - Notts' biggest outlet for about 15 minutes, bursting down the left, leaving Joe Partington behind. His influence negated after the switch to a 4-3-3

Doyle 2 - Starting to wonder what he brings to Notts' midfield. Red card was stupid. Slows play down. Shouldn't have started

Rose 5 - Was quiet on occasions. Chipped in to win the ball back as well.

O'Brien 5 - His service to Tyson and Enzio wasn't that great and sometimes he dropped too deep. Darted about the pitch like he usually does trying to influence but I think he would be suited to playing alongside Rose whilst either Kellett or Patching take the No.10 role

Boldewijn 2 - Hid from the ball. Definitely a confidence player

Tyson 5 - Wasn't much great service to him but he battled

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Subs

Hemmings 3 - Think the reason he didn't start was due to an slight injury picked up in pre-season. Hopefully he recovers because he could be a key player for us this season.Β 

Turner 4 - When he came on, he was constantly talking with his defence which was good to see. Gives us an aerial threat from set-pieces

Tootle 3 - Had a chance to put the ball across the box late on but instead decided to go back.Β 

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I'd love to pass comment on the goal and some of the chances we had on Saturday, but unfortunately there seems to be no way to see them. Extended highlights and even full match replays were supposed to be part of the PiesPlayer package, yet there is no match footage of any kind on there yet, only the interviews with Neal Ardley that were on Facebook anyway.

On top of that, the National League YouTube channel (which posted highlights of every match last season) is still untouched and the highlights programme only starts next Wednesday, and is on BT Sport only.

Does anyone know if there's another way to see the highlights of the match?

Edit: just found this:

The National League stipulate that clubs cannot publish any match footage on their own digital channels until Monday following a Saturday match, or 10pm the following day for non-Saturday matches. By comparison, the EFL permit clubs to publish match footage at 12pm the day after a match. The club apologise for any frustration this may cause.

So there is no footage because the Bananarama League wants to keep it exclusive to the BT Sports highlights programme, which doesn't even exist yet...Β ????

Game 1 - The Spitfires (A)

Team: EastLeigh

Date: 03/08/19

Where: Ten Acres



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.

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  • A bit disappointed for us not to take the 3 points but we did start 6 out of the 7 new signings. They only had 48 hours to gel and a couple of players yesterday it was Β actual thereΒ debut. Micheal Doyle being sent off ideal and for me that proves he shouldn’t be captain his performance was Β mediocre at best and thst not good enough for a captain.Β 

    It sounded like Notts struggled with height and a team used to the standard of play, I think if Neal Ardley wants to focus on pretty passing football, he needs to make sure two strikers are in central positions. It seems a waste to see the wide areas occupied by players who are better on goal.

Trial-list Nathan Tyson has joined the magpies after a successful trial period and becomes the 6th summer signing.Β 

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So I thought as the national league is still new to us and some of the teams and grounds Β are not like ours I thought it might be nice to see the away grounds we will be playing at this season. First up is silver lake stadium the home tomorrows Opposition Eastleigh. Β Β 

Eastleigh Football Club have played at the Silverlake Stadium since 1957. Previously known as the Sparshatts Stadium, it has a capacity of 5,192.(3,210 seats)

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Afternoon all, hope everyone had a good summer.Β 

I must apologize for being rather late with this, been a busy summer.Β 

Unfortunately I must inform everyone that I am going to be unable to commit to running the prediction league this season. I have run it for 6 seasons since we started it but nowadays I'm working full time, groundhopping and travelling a lot, it's difficult for me to find time and even remember to add up all the scores, update and post the league table. Granted its not a massive job but takes a good half hour each time at least.Β 

So its time to pass this over, that's if the interest in having this is still there.Β 

Thanks to all who have taken part over the years and I will gladly take part this year, and if any would be "runner" requires any help then so please feel free to chat to me!Β 

James

GK - Slocombe, Fitzsimons, Culverwell

RB - Tootle, Kelly-EvansΒ 

CB - Turner, Bird, Oxlade-ChamberlainΒ 

LB - Bakayogo, McCrory

CM - Rose, O'Brien, Doyle, Crawford, Howes

W - Boldewijn, Osborne

CAM - Kellett, Patching

ST - Hemmings, Tyson, Dennis, Campbell

Still think we need more depth at centre-back, a target man striker, a tall centre mid and maybe a wingerΒ 

The signings keep comingΒ Jim O’Brien is once again a magpie ..!! That’s number 7 In 24 hours.

what’s everyone’s thoughts.?

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Notts make third summer signing in goalkeeper Sam Slocambe.

whats everyone’s thought.?

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So Notts County start there new season campaign on Saturday away at Eastleigh who’s going.?Β 

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