Welcome to the community @Jenny Wakeford, hope you enjoy PON.

Again, nothing has happened again this week, just been at work and doing extra hours. 

Spent Wednesday and Thursday with @ARLukomski, had a takeaway and just watched tv while enjoying each others company. 

Booked my 3rd theory test in on Friday, hopefully on the 8th April I will pass it, so I can crack on with my practical test, hopefully I will pass for July. 

Half way through DECHOX, haven't caved in yet, not long left and then I can have as many bounty's as I like. 

How had your week been? 

Game 34 - The Gulls (A)

Team: Torquay United

Date: 17/03/2020

Where: Plainmoor

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.

Game 39 - The Spitfires (H)

Team: Eastleigh

Date: 14/03/2020

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.

As the title says: IF Notts gains promotion, what needs to be done now to prepare?

Being a fan of Notts County isn't glamorous, for most I think it's something that runs through generation after generation. It's in our blood, but despite all the downward falls and the brief gaps of success. People are still here, so I put to you...

What do you enjoy about supporting Notts County?

I heard Charlie Slater mention that some fans on Twitter had said that Wes Thomas and Scott Wilson are too similar leading up the game against Barrow, is this true do you think?

Kyle Wootton looks to have a good understanding with Thomas, so surely it would be a benefit in the long term? I know, the comments were made due to Thomas and Wilson both starting but it’s obvious that Wootton needs to rest at times as the fixtures build.

Is Kristian Dennis physical enough to partner either of the two instead?

I would have thought two tall quick strikers, that like to play into the defence would appeal to people. I’m curious as to what you all think.

Harrogate vs Notts County 

Halesowen vs Concord Rangers or Royston Town

It's the toughest of draws but the 2nd leg is at home. 

A big happy birthday to @super_ram!

I hope you have a nice day dad, I'll ask @GrannyPie to give you a rest from poking you and, of course allow you a little more leeway today. Have a wonderful birthday! ????

Here's some PON cake.

The second best County established in the 1800's.   

I thought it might be interesting to talk about weekly TV shows, that PON members don’t miss?

does anyone here collect memorabilia connected to notts county?

i know people tend to collect programmes but i am curious if anyone on here has a larger set of ncfc things.

We're firmly at the business end of the season now. Show us what you've got! The deadline is Saturday at 3, and remember your jokers.

Charlton Athletic v Middlesbrough

Stoke City v Hull City

Sunderland v Gillingham

Lincoln City v Burton Albion

Cheltenham Town v Port Vale

Salford City v Bradford City

Stockport County v Barnet

Wrexham v Eastleigh

https://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/match-info/match-centre/1-4488330?fbclid=IwAR2MARF61PXmFXIYHlJ7MXJX4kRWQxew_JteEve3ny-XXbDwDRtrk6LmaRA

Enjoy.  

Notts needs this man back ASAP, he’s a quality keeper and McDonnell looks like a player happy sit in when needed.

He doesn’t look very good to tell the truth.

I’d feel confident if Slocombe returned.

Not much has happened for me this week apart from working 6/7 days. 

Went for my driving assessment, he said I'm only going to need 25 hours but is going to cost me £715 but get a theory test and practical test included in that as well. 

Spent some time with @ARLukomski on thursday, we just stayed in and didn't do much. 

I am a week into my no chocolate for the month, it's going pretty well, but I've been really wanting a bounty, going shopping has been difficult. I always want to buy chocolate when I go. 

How has your week been? 

Would you rather us win the FA Trophy and miss out on promotion? 

Or is promotion the main thing to achieve?

Obviously it'd be nice to get both but I feel like we may need another season to progress due to the ups and downs this season. 

Game 38 - The Bluebirds (A)

Team: Barrow AFC

Date: 07/03/2020

Where: Holker Street

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.

McDonnell 6 - Collected crosses when he needed too. Didn't really have much to do from the 65th minute onwards. Was on the end of bad tackle by Quigley resulting in his red card

Brindley 8 - Forced Barrow back to goal and got in the face of Dan Jones and Patrick Brough. Never gave them room to breathe

Rawlinson 7 - Commanding. Couple of wayward passes due to the wind but overall solid as per usual. Dior Angus was in his pocket all game

Lacey 8 - Wall. Just a wall

McCrory 7 - Couple of times where he left too much space for his man and have away the penalty. Did fine 2nd half

Bagan 9 - Forced Barrow back well and constantly put Josh Kay under a lot of pressure, everytime he received the ball. Don't think anyone got past him all afternoon

Crawford 9 - Pressured brilliantly. Snuck in from the corner to get the 1st. Passing was class. Unplayable at times

Doyle 8 - Few wayward wind affected passes 1st half. Won the second ball on many occasions. Pure sh*thousery as well. Love it. Made the refs mind up for the red card too

O'Brien 7 - Won the second ball many times like Doyle. More expressive 2nd half and got on the ball more

Thomas 6 - Not much service first half but chased down the Barrow defence well before being subbed

Wilson 6 - Like Thomas, chased the Barrow centre halfs well in the 2nd before being subbed

Wootton 7 - Won us free kicks. Linked up the play nicely

Roberts 8 - He wears a magic hat. Give him the ball let him work his bag of tricks. Sent two or three Barrow players for a hotdog for the 2nd goal 

Long 6 - Only came on to shore it up but we'll give him a rating anyway cos why not

I assume this is the last loan signing to cover all the needed areas.

Difference in this one is he is here for the rest of the season where as the others seem to be initial month so they seem to rate him.

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2020/february/scott-wilson-signs-280220/

I know this is a random topic. But do you keep keep your sauces e.g ketchup, mayo etc in the fridge or cupboard? 

My preference is in the cupboard, even though it states on the bottle to put it in the fridge  

So for all the older members of PoN (and hopefully some younger ones as well!) Genesis (Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford) have announced this morning their reunion tour!

They've only played a couple of shows in the uk in the past 30 years, as I was lucky to be at both.

Tickets go on pre-sale tomorrow and general sale Friday at 9AM.

https://www.genesis-music.com/

Cannot believe we are in March already. I've got a feeling this month is going to be a long one. Especially, when there is no chocolate involved. But, I am doing it for a good cause. If you fancy donating, it is my pinned tweet on Twitter or here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/megan-walsh20?utm_campaign=pfp-tweet&utm_content=Megan-Walsh20&utm_medium=fundraisingpage&utm_source=Twitter&utm_term=eekeJnQZB

It's nothing major like a skydive or shaving my hair off. But it's something I know I am comfortable doing. It's my 5th year doing this and it never gets easier. 

Of course, any donation counts no matter if it's big or little, and it will be appreciated. 

So, this week has actually gone my way for once. Even though I've been doing extra hours work, I've managed to find time to see @ARLukomski and spend sometime with my family.

I'm finally back driving on thursday from having a month off lessons, but cannot do the course until April. Also, booked a holiday for me and @ARLukomski in july, which is well deserved. July is look to be a good month. 

How's your week been? 

If you're on Instagram, please feel free to attach one of your photos to this topic.

Let's see what exists out their in the Notts County community, networking and seeing fans enjoying themselves makes the platform enjoyable to browse - especially on a match day!

Here's a picture that @Dan took, which @Chris edited for the Pride of Nottingham Instagram page.

Share yours below, football/Notts related or something you feel is interesting. ????

Game 24 - The Coasters (A)

Team: AFC Fylde

Date: 03/03/2020

Where: Mill Farm

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.

I like coins. I don't have a huge collection but I collect special ones. Has anyone come across the Brexit 50p? I have people in the UK keeping an eye for one for me but no luck so far. A friend went to London this weekend, but hasn't come across any. I could buy one on ebay, but I think I'll wait for one to turn up. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brexit_50p_coin