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Forward Emily Brett has rejoined Notts County Women from Sporting Khalsa.
She will strengthen the squad and give Adam Dunleavy more options upfront.
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I wonder who fans feel deserves to be named the new vice-captain now that Dan Crowley has left for the gloriously woeful MK Franchise? I propose David McGoldrick. I think he has led us through his experience and been much more of an influential player this season compared to last. We had a spell during this campaign where he alone changed the outcome of certain games, such as Swindon Town away earlier in the first part of 2024-25.
What about you and why?
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Right now, David McGoldrick is the right fit for the vice-captain role. He's a leader even without the armband, and his performance can be inspiring to see. I hope, with time, that Jodi Jones might become the leader, as he shares a similar drive and always wants to win, even if we are behind.
I think unofficially, Didzy has the Vice Captains job, but it would be nice for the club to announce it officially. David certainly deserves the recognition.
Is this a good move by Carlisle United?
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i only know him as a former welsh international and he played for man utd, except he was a manager after but his success is before my time mostly. i dont know if hes a good or bad manager but going from the premier league to league two would suggest his career is on the decline. good luck to him at carlisle.
Giving a manager the whole January window and then sacking him anyway is tragic. It's hardy-esque.Β
Last roll of the dice really, they need more than just the potential new manager bounce to stay up. Given how his time ended at Bradford, it doesnβt fill you with confidence either. I say last roll of the dice but I genuinely wouldnβt be surprised if Hughes got sacked before the end of the season!
Be interesting to see how this all plays out for Cedwyn too, Iβm guessing a large part of why he joined Carlisle was not only to be closer to Newcastle but to play under Mike Williamson. No idea how Mark Hughes will play and if he seeβs him in his first team, they have about 30 players so heβs not short on choice.
Those sort of days are long gone. Now we can look forward with optimism to much better days ahead
The Club has been rebuilt under the Reedtz brothers from top to bottom & we now have a team to be proud of.
The home game was very impressive. It was always going to be a tough challenge to ask the team to compete against Swansea City, who were then in the Premier League. The replay at their ground was a very harrowing experience, but fans still chanted, which showed the spirit.
before i started going to away games but i know notts fans tend to make a lot of noise even when we are being out played or losing. i do remember the home game and that they had sanches the hot portuguese player who looked pretty average.
Notts's two postponed fixtures have been rearranged as follows.
The new dates are:
Colchester (H): Tuesday 18 February (7.45pm)
Grimsby (A): Tuesday 11 March (7.45pm)
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i wish him all the best with his return to health, i really hope he can and without any form of disability. Β
I wish him well. It doesn't sound good.
The club's current owners have been around for almost six seasons now. We all know how much the Reedtz brothers have restored pride in the club, attracted new fans, and invested in all the right areas.
What are your thoughts on their recruitment from their first season to now?
Obviously, they didn't have much time to work at the beginning with the takeover stalling and how quickly the club had to prepare. We also don't know how many of the signings brought into the club were Neil Ardley's focus or the board's. Some, on paper, look more like Ardley's type of player to me.
We can single out where signings have failed and praise where they have succeeded. But, as a whole, I think the club is recruiting a lot more efficiently. I also believe the Reedtz brothers are largely responsible for attracting players who want to play for the club because of the environment they have built and nurtured over time.
I await your thoughts on this before I share my own in detail.
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Brilliant responses, and no worries @Chris. It's an easy mistake, and I thank you for sharing the discussion on social media. I hope it gets more exposure and we see more replies from fans.
To follow up on @John Wardle, I agree. League Two teams won't know much about them, but our squad's depth gives us the advantage of being able to throw in different players who could make an impact. This is a benefit of good recruitment and having a strong squad where all players have a chance to make an impact in the starting 11.
I have no doubt that the club always tries its best to sign the best possible players, even when they do turn out to be panic signings. I, for one, would rather the club tries to add cover than choose not to add strength when it could be included.
I think this is why Notts have started offering some players shorter deals. This is a good idea as it allows them to renew or let the player find another club. It is easy to give the likes of Matt Palmer much longer, though I seem to think he initially signed on a one-year deal and then extended to more. He has signed three extensions now? I believe this is correct. Under previous regimes, he would be one of those players we would have lost and signed by a rival. Yet we have hung onto him and he is establishing a great career here, well worthy of leading us out as captain.
The recruitment has been very good. As I mentioned, the club is signing with intent and seem to balance the wages as a means to avoid overspending. I think lessons have been learned from last season when Palmer was injured, which gave our recruitment the biggest eye-opener it has had since the Reedtz took over. I also think that we realised just how much we rely on Palmer, which is why Scott Robertson was a welcome signing to give us something similar. Robertson, although injured now, looks to be a great asset when in form. Early on, I thought he and Palmer would be the future. Yes, we haven't seen it much, but there is still time once he fully recovers, which will likely be next season.
The squad we have now, if promoted, I don't think the club would have to address much. A backup keeper, a few players here and there, and maybe another striker to add to the goal threat, but we are seeing how the recruitment is making a difference. Should the recruitment team have pushed for a replacement for Macaulay Langstaff, I think it has worked out well, with January being when we look to further fuel our bid to finish in the automatics. Looking outside the UK, it is a big market and not every club in this league could pull of a signing a player like Mai Traore or Alasanna Jatta.
January 2011 Notts sold Ben Davies to Derby County
"Inefficient recruitment" 2011 to the Reedtz Bros!
Reedtz Bros sales:
Cal Roberts
Lewis Knight
Tiernan Brooks
Macauley Langstaff
Aaron Nemane
Cedwyn Scott
Dan Crowley
Coaching staff
Birchnall
Williams and others
That's "Efficient!"
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Aidan Stoneβs contract has been mutually terminated to allow him to pursue opportunities closer to his family home in the south-west
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The way Carlisle United have been signing players, I thought Aidan Stone might join Cedwyn Scott up north with them, despite wanting to be closer to his family. I wish Stone all the best. I don't mind him and always felt he acted professionally. No fuss, just tried to impress, and when out of favour, he kept trying. That has to be respected because most would cause trouble or complain.
Yeovil? That could be a good chance for him to establish himself as a number one and move on. I wish Aiden Stone the best with the move.
Watching Aidan Stone in the pre-season, I felt very encouraged because what I witnessed seemed very promising. He looked like he was ready to take the opportunity, but in hindsight I wonder if he was pushing himself too much and demanding what he needed time to deliver. I know, some will say that playing against the standard of teams which we did doesn't compare to League Two, and it doesn't. Yet, you can see a player's natural ability nonetheless.
What encouraged me was his ability to command the area; he was very vocal. He would come for crosses and catch them, while I like Sam Slocombe (I think a lot of fans are harsh towards him), did feel Stone was a big step forward.
Despite comments that he was the worst keeper we have had (directed at him early on), I always thought he tried and I do feel he would be much better in the squad we have now. Whenever I interacted with him, I always tried to put across that those vocals weren't the main voice of the fanbase. I mean, he signed quite a lot of A4 and A3 prints, while a fan was being pathetic towards him, and this was like the third home game of the season.
I think the poor defending, abuse from certain fans, the fact Stone was pushing himself too fast, and blaming himself took away any chance of building confidence. He's not a bad keeper, he just deflates when teams score, and that is 100% a confidence thing.
I would have him happily as our backup, to which I hope Sam Slocombe retires with us, but I do think Stone could have been a good backup to Alex Bass. Slocombe has been a good servant of the club, but again we are far too critical of our keepers and considering a fan near me shouted he would **** him after conceding, only for David McGoldrick to score during the fan's petty rant. I would hate to be the world's best keeper, and playing for Notts, putting up with that.
Good luck to Stone at Yeovil, we have massively upgraded with Bass but I would like to see someone with half of Stone's professionalism come in as our backup keeper in time.
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Iβd be questioning the designers there, I guess they had some sort of a brief because it does mention itβs representing old red bricks that used to be made in Wrexham, but come on, given the amount of money that club has now they can do better than that.
It looks like the kind of thing someone did quickly on a Friday afternoon when they forgot that was the deadline!
It's not going down well, is it? It probably will look a lot better in person, but saying it looks nice might still be a stretch. I would have thought Wrexham would have gone for something grander.
It doesn't look like a football stand. It doesn't even look appealing, and I don't think it's the right design for a club, even if they are Welsh.
I bet he wished he'd never left MK Dons. He won just 5 of his 25 games in charge of Carlisle.
Mike Williamson: Carlisle United sack boss after four months in charge - BBC Sport
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I am confused as to why they even spent money on appointing a manager who was already in management. Although he probably would have been sacked by now if he was still at MK Dons, it makes me wonder if Carlisle are not just panicking due to the results. It's going to be hard for them to steer themselves to safety; a new manager will basically have to start again.
Mike Williamson had the chance of a dream move, not once but twice. If he was a good manager at this level, he should have turned Carlisle United's fortunes around. He should spend more time establishing himself in the National League and perhaps find a club where he can compete at the right end of the table. His EFL career looks poor, with MK Dons failing to reach their potential despite backing Williamson and now failing to turn Carlisle's fortunes around.
Mike Williamson shot himself in the foot, not once but twice. His managerial career, at least in the EFL, will be on hold now. If he gets hired by anyone in the league, it will be a major shock.
... for the remainder of the season!
Now this is great news. This young man is going places and the best we could have hoped for is for him to see out the season with us.
https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2025/january/21/update--george-abbott/
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I am delighted and pleased to see that George Abbott will remain here on loan for the rest of the season. I don't underestimate the impact he makes each week.
Just like in the summer, the extension of George Abbott's loan deal is part of the best business the club has done. Hearing George talk about how he wanted to stay, and that he wanted to finish this season off with us. It's a good thing to add to his footballing CV - even better if he gets his wish and helps us to be promoted. He's a very talented player, who could go far with the right guidance.
He's got the skill and attitude, so I hope he does end his season at Meadow Lane achieving the dreams he set out.
He'll be another Jack Grealish and Callum McGregor to our memories of having played for us, before he tears up the Premier League.
I never felt that George Abbott wouldn't want to extend his stay. It was clear how much he's enjoying it, and why would Tottenham remove him from this environment? If we weren't in the running for automatics and December had us drop off like it nearly appeared, then maybe, but not like this.
They have just 2 opposition own goals to choose fromπ
I think Gillingham are too good a side to continue with such poor results.
I'm pleased that Notts went to their place & beat them, because they did put the pressure on us in that 2nd half.
I wouldn't be surprised at all to see them turn their season around. I wouldn't right them off just yet.
i thought that about carlisle but gillingham have been very poor, least not that bad.
I think Gillingham will be aiming for mid-table now. I can't see them doing much better, and avoiding falling further down the table will be more important.
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No way someone called Alex Palmer played for Notts in 2019. I don't remember him at all! That period has been scrubbed from my mind though.
8 minutes ago, JIMBO said:No way someone called Alex Palmer played for Notts in 2019. I don't remember him at all! That period has been scrubbed from my mind though.
Apparently he was on loan to Notts in 2019, but just for one game according to his wiki.Β
2 hours ago, JIMBO said:No way someone called Alex Palmer played for Notts in 2019. I don't remember him at all! That period has been scrubbed from my mind though.
panic signing and had no chance of getting more games, though the game he did play was not a comfortable game.
What's he like defensively though?
X says the media could not be played, probably due to them wanting more people to join it, which I refuse outright.
i blinked and missed the first goal, but replaying it it seems the opposition defender got a touch. the second goal was a cross to the far post, no way did he mean to score that.
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I don't think it should be closed, but it's a narrow road and there are always people walking on one side, which is dangerous, especially at night or in low-vision conditions. Snake Pass has beautiful scenery, so I hope it stays open for cars to enjoy on their route to wherever.
From the picture, it looks like the area my friend drove in on the way to Carlisle. I can't say for sure, I am not that familiar with the road since I don't personally drive. Yet, it does look like one of the many roads he took, where I found myself gazing out of the window appreciating the scenery. I wonder if they could look at improvements to make it safer during bad conditions, because it would be a shame to see it go due to this.
I have seen more dangerous roads in South American countries than this, so I hope it's not us being OTT and closing just for the sake of it.
if it is dangerous and not a means of cutting corners on repairs, then i get it but i do think alternative safety measures are explored before closing it.
Shrewsbury Town: Vadaine Oliver signs on loan from Bradford City
"Oliver has not scored a Football League goal since New Year's Eve 2023"π€
He's a journeyman by the looks of it. He only scored one goal in nineteen during his spell with Notts.
Looks like his best years were at Gillingham where he scored twenty-seven goals from eighty-two appearances from 2020/22.
I wish him luck at Shrewsbury.
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He did well for a short time at Rochdale but was terrible for us. I never thought he was good enough for Notts, though I know some people did and that's okay. However, wanting a player back who doesn't score goals, just because he had good form elsewhere, especially when he hasn't maintained that form or goal-scoring prowess, always confused me.
hes not a bad player, just not really good enough for us or for most teams. rochdale managed to get the best out of him, so i hope shrewsbury can be considering where they are it seems a bit of a strange signing.
Des that mean they have lost interest in Jatta?
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A big sigh of relief.
The January transfer window has now closed so Jatta will be a Notts County player at least till the summer.
Good luck to Etete at Bolton. It's always good to see an ex-Notts lad do well, especially a youth player, because not many manage to get that far.
From us to Spurs, to Cardiff, and now Bolton. I wish Kion Etete all the best.
I am not here to stir up trouble or share false or misleading information. There's nothing mysterious about it, but if you listen to the right people, you will hear and learn things. The right people will never mislead you, unlike these X-kids or "in the know" fans. Common sense accompanies much of the gossip, so I understand that you need to be cautious. I am not profiting or seeking clicks, unlike the modern social media crowd.
Firstly, I believe Notts will be signing one more player but not on loan.
Macaulay Langstaff was never a serious consideration. Enquiries were made, but there wasn't any negotiation of wages or anything concrete about a loan.
Alassana Jatta has been the subject of two bids, both rejected. One is public knowledge, the other is through the grapevine, and it is believed to be more than the amount reported by the media. The second bid isn't from Bolton Wanderers.
The board is desperate to retain the right players in hope of gaining promotion this season. They are quietly optimistic and believe the squad is now good enough to continue their current form.
Michael Reindorf is a player Notts have been tracking, but he is not someone the club will be bringing in. The rumours about a war to get his signature are very misleading. Itβs a case of being scouted and everyone else making two plus two fit their own agenda.
While we might be disappointed in Dan Crowley leaving, none of the players are particularly bothered. Not that there's any ill feeling towards him, but the Notts camp knew he would do anything to force the move. Certain key players felt he should have been sold at the beginning of the season.
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Nobody here will bite your head off for sharing what you know or have heard. I find rumours to be interesting, and if the person is credible, it just adds to the excitement.
Well, you outlined much of what could be believable, and I see no reason to question anything you shared. The additional signing seems to be right, despite Notts being linked to loans and people on Twitter who are usually right saying they were having a medical, etc.
It's a good introduction. I think if you had posted this in many other places, you would have been laughed at. But I appreciate your post for what it is. It is a good way to introduce yourself. Now, spill some more gossip, please? I am joking.
If you were to select five players before naming the full Notts XI, which players (including those injured) would make your first five names? Mine would be:
Matt Palmer Β
Jodi Jones Β
Alex Bass Β
Matty Platt Β
Jacob Bedeau Β
Yours?
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Bass
Beddau
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Jody/Jatta
First five? That is more challenging than it seems. I would start by naming the captain, Matt Palmer. Then I would choose Alex Bass. Jodi Jones, David McGoldrick, and lastly Conor Grant.
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Who's your Man of the Match v Gillingham? 53 members have voted
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Alex Bass0
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Rod McDonald0
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Matty Platt0
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Jacob Bedeau3
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Nick Tsaroulla9
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George Abbott6
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Matt Palmer2
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Jodi Jones2
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David McGoldrick29
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Charlie Whitaker2
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Alassana Jatta0
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A brilliant first half by Notts with two goals which could have been more. In the 2nd half Notts had to defend more but held out for valuable away win.
So who is your man of the match out of the Notts starting 11 which are as follows.
Bass, McDonald, Platt, Bedeau, Tsaroulla, Abbott, Palmer, Jones, Whitaker, McGoldrick, Jatta.
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Well done to David McGoldrick, he's one of our own! No player wears the shirt with as much pride as Didzy. Well deserved Man of the Match.
Well done to David McGoldrick, his goal was a very cheeky effort and his whole performance was top-notch. Who's leading PON's MOM now? π
Well done, Didzy! There was a good amount of votes for various people, but I am especially pleased to see that David McGoldrick earned the most. His performance was classy! I am delighted that David McGoldrick won.
A new completion has been proposed called the Welsh League Cup.
Four Welsh sides, Wrexham , Swansea, Cardiff & Newport who play in the English League would be joined by 12 Welsh Clubs that play in the Welsh Premier League.
The winner of the competition would qualify for European competition.Β The FAW says the competition winner will go into the qualifying rounds of a UEFA club competition.
Is this just another way to try to make money once again?Β
Wrexham, Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County to enter new Welsh League Cup format with European access | Football News | Sky Sports
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it sounds silly, cardiff and swansea would dominate it until wrexham grew bigger. all the welsh league teams would struggle, so i dont understand why they would want this because they would risk potential income from the games the bigger teams are more likely to win.
It is sad the Welsh Prem is so weak. I occasionally flick through the channels and end up watching some highlights on SC4, you wouldn't know it's the top tier at times as a lot of the facilities are reminiscent of Sunday league football. No idea how you improve the standard,Β and it won't ever happen but imagine if you did stick Cardiff and Swansea in the Welsh Premiership, it would mirror the Scottish Premiership with Celtic and Rangers. They would just dominate it for eternity.Β
The Welsh League Cup, with teams from outside the Welsh Leagues but are Welsh playing in England. I don't get the point of the competition. It would put them at risk of losing to teams with EFL funding, which does not compare to the money the Welsh league brings in. If a competition has a disadvantage like this, it doesn't make sense.
Junior Morias returns to Notts County | Dagenham & Redbridge FC
An intriguing end to his time at Dagenham though, after scoring 3 goals in 3 games he was dropped and then only featured off the bench against Millwall and West Ham Academy in some stupid National League Cup Competition.
Heβs not massively rated by the majority of our fans, but honestly, I donβt think heβs that bad. Heβs never had the consistent game time with us and heβs been unfortunate with injuries. Heβd have 100% been better than Jevani Brown, I still think he can offer us something. 11 goal contributions in half a season in the National League is a solid return (especially in a mid-table team!)
What do think? Are you pleased to see him back?
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Junior Morias has plenty of energy and determination, but it does seem unlikely that he will have a long-term future at Notts County. If the club saw him as part of their plans, he would have been given more chances at the start of the season.
With competition for places and Stuart Maynard's preferred attacking options, Morias may find it difficult to break into the team. Unless his situation changes, a move elsewhere could be the best option for both him and the club.
Notts keep recruiting better players . Witness today's signing.Β So, sadly others have to drop down the order. The budget is not there to keep everyone on board, it would only lead to discontent anyway.
You can only applaud the recruitment team, they have obviously learnt from keeping faith with the defence that won promotion from the national league.
Dead wood has to be pruned , even though you hope it will flourish in the future, it rarely happens.
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Good players will come, but we need to make sure that players are given more than a few cameo appearances. Junior Morias was always reportedly injured, but when he did play, I thought he looked quite useful.
Notts County Women visit Peterborough Utd on Sunday 2nd February, kick off 2 pm hoping to build on their recent positive performances.
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A very credible performance by the Ladies ends in defeat by 3 late goals from Peterborough.
For 73 minutes they held off Peterborough so they can take credit for that.
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Let's hear from the boss.
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i really dont remember him but i have tried to forget some of the nolan years on purpose, so that could be why.
He could be a bit of a k**b, but I did think he made a good assistant. It's just his tendency to act like him and Kevin Nolan were to be worshipped. I had no issues with him, and the times I spoke with him, he sounded very knowledgable, but I did see him reacting unprofessionally.
Weather a good or bad thing, he wouldn't hear anyone bad mouth Nolan's tactics etc to the point he would just go off on one. Pairing him with Jamie Fullarton would create an explosive combination! Get that TNT ready.