1. Notts County

2. Mansfield

3. MK Dons

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4. Bury

5. Lincoln

6. Stevenage

7. Tranmere

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8. Colchester United

9. Exeter City

10. Swindon Town

11. Northampton Town

12. Forest Green Rovers

13. Oldham Athletic

14. Cambridge United

15. Carlisle United

16. Port Vale

17. Cheltenham Town

18. Grimsby Town

19. Newport County

20. Crawley Town

21. Crewe Alexandra

22. Yeovil Town

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23. Macclesfield Town

24. Morecambe

So we all know the date and time and location of when our league 2 promotion hopes crashed and burned last seaon. We know how it happened..but you know what that’s past, that’s gone. 

This seaon we have bounced back keeping faith in Kevin Nolan, which I feel is more than justified .He may hate losing and have a mouth on him, but he cares. He is passionate and that for me ticks all the boxes. 

We finally have an owner who is prepared to spend to bring in quality players. Alan doesn’t always act the way he should but he wants to be with County, he wants to bring the good times back. So I think it’s time to entrust in Alan, he ain’t like the past owners that’s a fact. 

This seaon we have young team with heart and determination mixed with exspirence whom just want to play and love to play the game. I believe in these players .Yeah they make errors and mistakes but so what, they are human not super hero’s. Like most of you I’m a season ticket holder.A proud season ticket holder but that’s because I love Notts. I love the ground, the people I go with. It’s become one of my favourite places.

We are one at the end of the day .We can be angry if they don’t do well. We can be annoyed .We have the right, but at the end of the day as fans. 

Everything is in place for a great season. Let’s get behind the lads now and roar them on because we win as one and fall as one ...  

Because this is not my lane this is not my magpies 

THIS IS OUR LANE !!!!  

THESE ARE OUR MAGPIES !!!! 

THEY ARE OUR TEAM !!! 

 LEAGUE TWO YOU ARE ON NOTICE !! 

And Pon is the icing on the cake @Chris 

Using just one would describe the magpies pre season. 

Is it really 52 years since I sat with my mates in a TV lounge in a Blackpool boarding house (along with about a dozen Scots lads) and watched England beat Germany 4 - 2 in the world cup final of 1966.How time flies!

Pride of Nottingham would like to wish many happy returns to @Natty.

We hope you have a brilliant birthday. 

Past Winners - PON Prediction League

2013/14 - @notts-joe - 154 Points
2014/15 - @super_ram and @tonyhateley - 179 Points
2015/16 - @super_ram - 184 Points
2016/17 - @weymouthPIE - 208 Points
2017/18 - @weymouthPIE and @DangerousSausage - 184 points
2018/19 - @ARLukomski - 205 points (runner up @GrannyPie).
2019/20 - @ARLukomski - 214 points (runner up @Dan)
2020/21 - @ARLukomski - 233 points (runner up @Dripsey3)
2021/22 - @Dripsey3 - 259 points (runner up @Dan)
2022/23 - @ARLukomski - 243 points (runner up @Dripsey3)

I was just watching the news, the main discussion surrounded how mobiles are taking over daily habits and that 65% of people surveyed for the news network no longer own a PC/Laptop.

So, my question is do you still own a computer? i.e Desktop, Laptop, All-in-one.

The defence seems a bit dodgy and we've got no more games to be able to correct the mistakes. Next week is the real thing. Conceding 3 against Basford and Carlton combined is worrying, no disrespect to them. We need another goalkeeper as well just for competition. 

Hewitt and Tootle look overweight

I know it's only pre-season but does anyone else feel slightly concerned.

@super_ram

http://priceoffootball.com/qpr-ffp-fine-everything-counts-in-large-amounts/

i am watching a documentary about michael jackson.

it focuses on how the media created a witch hunt on his character before all the allegations came out about him, how they tortured him over his condition called vitiligo and how people would mock him for being white. its really awful and his childhood sounds horrific due to the way his dad would beat him along with his brothers.

i dont think there is anyone who has been more cruelly treated and its no wonder he suffered mentally as a result.

what do you think? can you name any famous people who have been treated badly?

How old was you when you first went to meadow lane and who was County against.?

So next Saturday is the start of the season anyone fancy meeting up for a drink or a chat let us know guys be great meet you guys. 

Inline with my previous discussion about if you still own a PC/Laptop.

I would like to know what PON members like to do when they're offline? The worlds heavily becoming immersed with smart gadgets that can browse the internet, play games and all sorts of various things. Its something I believe isn't healthy, so I thought I would start another discussion touching on this subject.

Some will know here that I am a long distance truck driver, naturally one thing I love to do offline is drive. It's very peaceful, especially at night when the cities are less busy.

I would say this is my most favourite thing to do when I am offline.

What about you?

The winner of this weeks caption this chosen by @super_pie is non other than our very own @Chris. Well done mate a very worthy winner.

So Notts have lost 2-0 to Luton in the final pre season before next Saturdays league 2 opener against Colchester with former loane Jorge Grant scoreing. 

Whats everyons thoughts.?

So, the UK media keep banging on about the heatwave and how the weather isn't helping. Yet from what I have seen people seem to be enjoying themselves, yes there's been a few moans about the warmth (which is to be expected).

I'm curious what PON members think and how folks are coping here?

Have you enjoyed watching the friendlies in this lovely weather? or, would you prefer it to be cooler?

Discuss below...

Simple one for you, who's the best player for Notts in each position? [current squad]

Goalkeeper:

Defender:

Midfielder:

Striker:

Feel free to name why you chosen your selected player.

So how’s everyones weekend been did you do anything exciting.? 

I know the loses to both Derby and Leicester have dampened the mood a little, especially the performance by the senior squad in the first half of the first home friendly. The foxes game encouraged me because Kevin Nolan got a response out of the players and falling short against a Premier League should be expected.

Compared to the signings, I am more optimistic about the pre-season and the soon to start 2018/19 campaign.

Has the pre-season played part in your optimism this season?

What's your display picture on PON?

Very simple discussion, I would like members to explain or say what their display image is here on PON. So, you can share the background story if it has any meaning behind it - or you can simply just say what it is. I think there's some interesting ones out there, let's see what PON members have to say!

If you have a generic display image, you can alter it by visiting your profile and selecting the hover options to upload a new one. I am up for designing some and if you struggle, feel free to ask me to upload one by attaching your chosen image to this topic.

So who is attending the magpies last pre season game away at Luton.?

Scientists have discovered liquid water under the polar ice cap on Mars.

"The proposed lake sits beneath ice near the south pole of Mars."

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-44952710

Ok then somit Monday which means it’s guess the magpie. 

Answer revealed on Friday 

Good luck everyone 

Guys can we welcome our new member @NottsTastic. Welcome to the community great to have ya.

I want to try and gauge what fans think, I can see that the signings so far made during this open transfer window are deemed good enough for where the club are now. Yet I wonder if they will be good enough if the club was to gain promotion [at least in fans opinions].

This is a multiple choice poll, meaning you have to vote for all the players you be are capable of player higher. Also, I haven't included Nathan Thomas or Ben Hall due to them being with Notts on loan.

I have created a simple poll, please do explain in the comment area.

Which of the new signings do you think could cut it in League One?