I love these, this one is a favourite.

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It's clear that there's a lot of issues with this team

1. The midfield. No presence or authority to win the ball back. Got not much height either.

2. No covering right-back as Matt Tootle doesn't play all the time and Ox isn't ready yet. 

3. Square pegs round holes. I don't know if 4-2-3-1 is the answer. Hemmings on the wing as well. Hmm

4. Substitutions are far too late. Dennis is a goalscorer and yet never gets the chance to impact the game. 

5. We've gone away from keeping it tight like we did against Crewe, Crawley and Macclesfield

6. Squad is unbalanced which started with Nolan's transfer window

Feel free to add more. This is going to take time to sort this mess out. We have talent in the squad to get us out of it but the main priorities are a Cm or two, a target man striker and a right-back. 

So Notts suffered there second straight loss but not without controversy the red card and penalty that shouldn’t have been given. 

The dodgy ref and linesnen all have not helped Notts county’s luck. 

Notts will head to Vale Park this weekend to face Port Vale In a must win. 

But my question is this is it time that Harry made changes formation wise or rotating the squad replacing players that constantly play with the players who seem have warmed the bench a lot this season. 

Whata your thoughts guys and girls. 

So Pierce Bird and Remaye Campbell have gone out on loan to Grantham and in my opinion I think this is ridiculous.

Both should be involved in the first team. Bird is the quickest CB we've got and he's an under 21 international. Also looked ok against Lincoln when he came on.

Campbell has shown promise as well.

I don't get that we loaned out Bird to Alfreton last season (who are in National League North) and now we loan him out to Grantham who are Northern Premier League. 

Why do you come here as opposed to other Notts County sites, what do you like about PoN?

What do you think could be improved?

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I come here because there is a good community feel about the site, it is well moderated and most people respect your views whether they agree or not. I like the layout of the site with different sections to visit and chat in.

I think it could be improved if more people who are lurking joined in with the discussions, so if you're reading this come and join us. 

Sam Osborne has today penned a pro deal with Notts county. 

The youngster has played 6 times for the magpies the latest was against Newcastle in the checkatrade trophy. 

Harry Kewell after the game praised Sam Osborne his attitude and playing style and how he has a future. 

Im sure a few of us thought it was just hype or false praise but it seems like maybe we was incorrect if today with the pro contract signing is a indication.

for the full story please click the link.

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2018/october/osborne-pro-deal-301018/

thoughts guys and girls 

Tonight @super_ram Frank Lampard and players and fans can hold their head up high. They may be out the Carabao cup but they went out swinging and fighting till the end. 

Chelsea took the lead through a Derby own goal by one of the Chelsea on loan youngsters of all people. 

But Derby wouldn’t lie down and went straight down the other end with Cahill slipping Derby took advantage and made it 1-1 through Jack Marriott.

But chelsea  quickly came up the park and would you believe another cruel own goal by Captain keogh to make It 2-1. 

Derby again defied the script and scored an equaliser through Waghorn, giving Chelsea a sign of the intent to not lie down and quickly go out the league cup. 

But another cruel twist saw fabregas score late in the first half  but Derby would again refuse to lose and attacked nearly scoring. 

The second half Chelsea started the more firm side looking like the premiership team they are Derby would slowly get back in to the game with with shot after and shot if not for the post Derby would have got their equaliser. 

The Rams never stopped chasing ,they defied the script of making up the number and really dug in. 

Every loose ball they chased, the players played for each other and never stopped believing they could get back into the match. 

But full time would come and Derby would crash out but to a standing ovasion from both sets of fans and by no means to be disgraced and nothing to be ashamed of. 

The rams now look to complete there return in to the premier league this season. 

Good morning it’s been a bit warmer overnight with a minimum 8.7 degrees.

No trick or treaters for us last night, in fact I can’t remember ever having any since we moved here in 2011, our house is on a bit of a spur from the Main street and in the dark it’s not easy to find the gate so perhaps that’s why.

A quiet day beckons after the last few days, I’ve got some computer work to do but not much else happening here. What are you up to today?

Great news for Notts County youth goalkeeper Max Culverwell he has been named in League Football Education’s ‘The 11’ for October.

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2018/october/culverwell-named-in-11-311018/

Let’s give a big PoN welcome to our newest member @Lewiscounty2002

Welcome to the community mate. 

Good morning PoN it’s a bright start but very chilly the minimum overnight low temperature dropped to -0.3 you’ll need to scrape your car windscreen if you are going it early, personally I put mine in the garage but most people don’t seem to use garages for cars anymore.

The two cheeky monkey grandsons went home last night but they’ll be coming here soon for another day with their granny and grandad, we’ve got some pumpkins for them to carve but we’ll probably end up doing them.

I had a great bike ride with George yesterday he did really well and we went further than I did when I took his elder cousins, he really enjoyed it bless him.

Right we’d better get ready for the kids coming, have a great day everyone.

So the seaon is well under way all new summer signings are settled in there new clubs. 

But the one that stood out was Cristiano Ronaldo to our Italian magpies Juventus from Real Madrid in another high profile signing. 

But has Ronaldo made a impact on his new club.?

your thoughts guys and girls ? 

Saturday's Fixtures:
Birmingham City v Sheffield Wednesday
Millwall v Ipswich Town
Fleetwood Town v Blackpool
Gilingham v Bradford City
Colchester United v Lincoln City
Mansfield Town v MK Dons

Birmingham City 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday
Millwall 2-1 Ipswich Town (Joker)
Fleetwood Town 0-1 Blackpool
Gillingham 2-0 Bradford City
Colchester United 1-1 Lincoln City
Mansfield Town 1-2 MK Dons

Good morning PoN it’s a tad warmer this morning with no frost, we’ve got the youngest grandchildren staying over this morning, as predicted they were up at the crack of dawn full of beans but they are playing quietly while we try to wake up gradually.

Freddies is being picked up at 9.30 and is having a day out with his little friend so me and George are going on a bike ride which will be fun, when we come back we’ll play some games and maybe watch a bit of football I’ve recorded but not had chance to watch.

Have a great day whatever you are doing.

We picked our grandsons up from school today and I found this in 6 year old Freddie’s bag.

He’s a true ‘pie now.

based on mean of 5

Fitzsimons 5 Very well protected in the first half, thought he would be in for a quiet afternoon. Lack of challenges by Notts allowed the Swindon player tee himself up for first goal, and misfortune from Turley slammed in the own goal.

Tootle 5 Not the same player as last season, seems to play with a lot on his mind... Should have scored a truly iconic goal with such one touch build up. Stallard said he was injured when subbed, game changing moment in the wrong way

Ward 5 Not looking comfortable on the ball when playing out from the back, one scary moment that nearly cost us a goal

Turley 5.5 Unlucky with the own goal, plays with passion

Evina 6.5  An absolute quality ball in for Hemming's opener. Joint MoTM

Hewitt 4 another switch from midfield engine room to a defensive liability. How many times do we see this? 

Milsom 6.5 Joint MoTM Gem of a midfield king pin performance in the first half, don't know what happened in the 2nd though

Alessandra 4 Many praising his performances this season but his sloppiness in possession cost us the first goal.

Boldewijn 6 Always the only "threat" when in possession but does frustrate with the quality of his final ball

Hemmings 4 Well how many chances does this guy need? Agana-esque performance, cannot fault his work rate but ability in front of goal is limited. The opposite extreme end of the spectrum to a "natural goal scorer"

Stead 5.5 Works hard, one powerful shot when it may have been better to have released Boldewijn in space.

Subs

Thomas 4 Wasted free kick when we needed something. Note of caution, Thomas and Alessandra were relegated with Hartlepool

Vaughan 2 Playing with red tinted specs? That pass to the Swindon player that led up to their winner, when there was no Notts player in that area of play. An absolute disgrace to the shirt

Dennis N/A

Who was your Man of the Match for Notts County's League Two home game against Swindon Town?

So Notts are back on the road as they face Port Vale at vale park on Saturday in a must win match for the magpies. 

Who’s making the trip to Vale Park ?

Good morning PoN, it’s a frosty start here the overnight low temperature dropped to 0.5 degrees so only just above freezing.

We had a great day yesterday with a rare opportunity to get all our lovely family together, we went for a lovely country walk and did some geocaching and then went for a meal. The four grandchildren were a bit shy with each other to start with but they soon got chatting and laughing it was lovely to see them enjoying time together as cousins.

Today our eldest two are going back home but first we hope to have a bike ride, then the youngest two are coming for a sleepover tonight so it’s all go here.

Glad to hear that @GrannyPie is still improving and I hope @Chris feels better today, we need the gaffer in top form.

Have a great day everyone, come and tell us what you’re up to.

Sad day for football and just as a human being in general. 

The fact that 5 innocent peoples lives were taken after a football match through an aviation accident is devastating. 

RIP Vichai, an owner and a man who gave a city hope, trust and promise into the city of Leicester once more.  

In just one word describe Enzio Boldewijn. 

So after the abysmal finishing of yesterday, would you start the guy in our squad, who scored more goals than any other player last season?

What was your first pet you had and what did you call it.?

So it seems like ages since a home match at meadow lane has anyone missed going to meadow lane to cheer the magpies.?