Its been a very boring week. I've been grabbing hours at work while we are still open. 

My theory test got cancelled, which I understand, while all of this stuff is going off. Which I am gutted about because I wanted this year to be the year I want to drive. 

Spent time with @ARLukomski yesterday and this morning. We had a dominoes last night, the cinni dippers are so nice, would definitely reccomend them. 

Hope everyone is keeping well and safe. Thank you to any NHS workers, shop staff and lorry drivers that are reading this and keeping the country running. 

How has your week been? 

https://mobile.twitter.com/Official_NCFC/status/1238132646066049024

When given a chance to play, he's done well and has found his own form in recent weeks. It's good to see a young lad like him doing well, as he's telling Neal Ardley that he can be a first team player.

Would you give him the nod on a more regular basis?

This has been done awhile back, however, we have a lot of new members and I actually don't recall the last topic getting many responses.

Naturally some members won't have taken to playing football, however, if you played please do mention where you tended to get pushed towards playing and where you preferred.

When I first got into playing football, I wanted to be a goalkeeper.

I used to attempt to pull off all those TV camera style saves and, in games with friends I used to push myself not to concede any goals. I actually believe it was possibly my best position on a pitch, yet I couldn't take long goal kicks for the life of me. I dislocated my shoulder in year 11, having played in goal for my school's team in training and I actually didn't concede but that whole experience put me off.

When I tended to play for a team, I would be pushed at left or right back.

I wasn't the fastest player, but I could move the ball quickly and people considered me to be like Gazza in terms of skill. I loved being creative with how I took the ball around people, one of my favourite moves was replicating Gazza against Scotland in Euro 1996.

But, I could play anywhere.

Of course, I liked scoring goals and in my junior school team I had the chance to start 3 times up front and I hit the post from long distance once. In a 5-a-side contest played at Harvey Hadden I scored over 100 goals, dominantly playing in a midfield role and my schools team made the final. I got injured in the semi final, as two other lads wiped me out into a plastic divider and I picked up a concussion. Mr Smith, who did have the same nickname as Jim Smith [Bald Eagle] refused to let me play and I sat the final out.

I also liked playing in the centre of midfield, as I like being creative and I do enjoy setting the tempo with my passing.

What about you? 

welcome to pon @magnot, would you tell us a bit about yourself?

your e-mail might be typed incorrectly btw.

Just wondering if we have any avid bakers or cooks, in the world of PON? Just a few questions. 

What is you favourite thing to cook/bake? My favourite thing to cook/bake would be some sort of cake or cookie. 

What's the most difficult thing you've cooked/baked? Cinnamon rolls. I've attempted to make some today, they look nice but don't think they have proved enough. 

Why do you like cooking/baking? Just relaxing, it detracts me from the world and everything that is going off. I tend to do this why I am listening to music and on my own, so I can sing as much as I can. 

If you have any photos of your creations feel free to put them in this topic.

What's your favourite animated scene or song? @DangerousSausage 

McDonnell 6 - One dodgy moment in the first half but overall an afternoon on the sunbed

Brindley 7 - Won the ball back and was comfortable 

Rawlinson 7 - Solid as per usual

Lacey 7 - Same as Rawlo

Bagan 7 - Pressed forward well and never gave Eastleigh any time with the ball

Roberts 8 - Something else this guy. A sprinkle of quality 

Rose 8 - Pressed and challenged well. Got forward and joined the attack too. Assist for the third. Grabbed hold of the game second half

Doyle 8 - Passing was tremendous, especially finding Dennis and Wootton. Like Rose, grabbed a hold of it 2nd half

Boldewijn 6 - Didn't really do much in spells of the game. Was calm 

Dennis 9 - A class act. Just runs and runs and scores. 

Wootton 9 - Gave the Eastleigh centre-back pairing a torrid time and his aerial presence and ball control were brilliant. Two goals to top off a great day

Thomas 6 - Closed down the defenders and put himself about

Crawford 6 - Got back to cover and showed some neat ball control 

Wilson - N/A

https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2020/march/club-statement-emergency-measures/

Unsustainable losses... hope #Notts can survive through this

Simple topic, I'll ask 5 quick questions and you answer them in as much or little detail as you want.

1] Where did you grow up as s child?

2] How big of a club was Notts when you first supported them?

3] What was your first job?

4] How long have you been or not, been a season ticket holder?

5] If you could be anywhere safe right now, where would you like to be?

Answers on paper please. ????

Below will do just fine! ????????

From Sunderland Echo:

Benji Kimpioka could still leave Sunderland on loan – with Notts County emerging as a possible option for some of the club’s younger players to gain first team experience.

Sunderland are open to the youngster heading out on loan in a bid to aid his development and there is still the possibility he could leave the Stadium of Light, with National League clubs able to sign loan players until a cut-off date in March.

Non-league would be the most likely move, however it’s understood there is nothing in the pipeline at the moment.

...

It comes as Sunderland’s non-executive director Tom Sloanes, speaking on the Veterans in Crisis podcast, suggested Notts County as one possible destination for some younger players.

No specific players were mentioned but he said: “A friend of mine has actually bought Notts County. Bally [Kevin Ball] looks after the young kids and things like that, so I’m going to put him in touch after the transfer window because they don’t have a deadline.

“So if Kevin has a couple of lads that he wants to get out because Kevin wants to see the young lads playing football.”

Hello @Richard Bull,

I didn't notice your registration to our site and, community. I apologise about that!

You should be fully signed up now, so I would like to give you a warm welcome. I hope you enjoy being a part of our Notts County community. If you enjoy discussing Notts, you will feel right at home.

You Pies!

hello @WayofthePies, a warm welcome to the pon forum and site. i hope to see you around.  

I would expect the news of the suspension to the National League will hit the community here hard.

https://twitter.com/Piethagoram/status/1240209198417358848/photo/1

Are the Reedtz Brothers different to most football club owners?

They appear to be genuine fans of the game, and have shown a good level of understanding early on. They're patient, they've backed Neal Ardley and the club seems to be reaping their rewards.

If the season does proceed, and it restarts again.

Any success that comes will largely come down to his secure and confident they have made Notts be an inviting club to play football [of course Neal Ardley deserves credit too].

Thoughts?

The Corona virus pandemic situation is having a terrible effect  on people worldwide and is currently the main news headline.I was wondering ,if PoN had been here from 1862, what news items would have aroused most posting responses here.I'm thinking both world wars,Notts winning the FA cup and the Titanic sinking.Any suggestions from members?

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2020/march/season-suspension-owners-message-170320/

https://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/national-league-statement-national-league-competit-61601?fbclid=IwAR2VXlCBfLRxMltRd8ZPvCJXgyptV0He_U2VwEymRru99OKEV6v6jujBJa0

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2020/march/bagan-extends-loan-110320/

are you happy with this?

12 years ago today @cheeky~k8 and @Chrispresented @GrannyPie and myself  with our first granddaughter and a sister for @super_pie.Happy birthday @Ellie_Pie10.Have a lovely day.Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Game 37 - The Shots (H)

Team: Aldershot Town

Date: 10/03/2020

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.