Welcome to PON @Darryl Broughton

I hope to see you join in our friendly community.

As the Danish physicist Niels Bohr once said, "prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future." But let's have a go at it anyway. The next round of matches for the PON prediction league is on Saturday at 3pm, you have one joker each. Good luck!

Charlton Athletic v Barnsley

Sheffield Wednesday v Millwall

Bolton Wanderers v Tranmere Rovers

Portsmouth v Sunderland

Port Vale v Salford City

Crawley Town v Scunthorpe United

Wrexham v Dagenham & Redbridge

Barnet v Hartlepool United

Hello @BlackJin, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham.

I noticed your post to the best current players with potential, are you Chinese? I don't think PON has any fans from China.

I don’t watch a lot of television, but I have subbed to Netflix due to recommendations and I do have cable installed now in my home.

My question is......

What are you watching right now?

Do you have any suggestions on what to watch too? Let me know.

Former forward Mick Vinter has sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 65.

He joined notts in 1971 and the magpies were his first professional team. Mick left Notts in 1979 but continued to live in nottingham as a coach when he retired as a player. 

The full article is here

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2020/january/mick-vinter-passing-210120/

It feels like just a couple of minutes since I was posting the scores for the last round (mainly because it was) and here I am, with the next round of prediction league fun. You know what to do by now, just remember your jokers. Kick-off (and thus the deadline) is Tuesday at 7.45pm.

Leeds United v Millwall

Brentford v Nottingham Florist

Lincoln City v Portsmouth

Rotherham United v Ipswich Town

Bradford City v Cheltenham Town

Colchester United v Swindon Town

Eastleigh v Aldershot

Halifax Town v Dover Athletic

It has been announced that Ross Fitzsimons has gone on loan to Chesterfield for the rest of the season. He hasnt been in our squad very much at all this season.

Here is our twitter announcement

Whats your thoughts?

I am not trying to put further blame on Enzio Boldewijn, I’m just curious as to what people think.

Has Enzio proved his transfer fee so far?

Do you think, Notts can recoup it if it doesn’t work out?

With all the rumours surrounding him in the summer, I thought he might have left but reading comments he appears to be an  enigma at this point in time.

Fitzsimons 5 - Made two good saves in the first half but spilt the ball in the 2nd half, gifting them their 2nd goal

Brindley 6 - Got forward more than he has done recently without the end product

Rawlinson 5 - Not his best game 

Lacey 6 - Good in the air but the Lacey-Rawlo partnership had an off day

Bakayogo 4 - Got forward but didn't result in anything. Went back too often, before sending Doyle to football hospital with a horrendous pass

Roberts 5 - Didn't really see much of the ball but should have scored in the 1st half

Rose 3 - Offered nothing all game. Kept attempting the long throws as well which ended in nothing. Don't know how he wasn't subbed

Doyle 6 - Was the only player with an ounce of bravery in his passing until the moment when Zoumana sent him for an early bath

Boldewijn 4 - Sometimes Enzio gets too much stick but today he did not look bothered I'm afraid. Didn't use his head when knowing what pass or run to make. Finally turned up with 10 to go

Wootton 6 - Did what he could with poor service. Tried to do it himself after we got sent down to 10 men

Dennis 6 - Battled away but like Wootton no real service 

O'Brien 6 - Came on and played two passes which make brave passing look simple. Hopefully, fully fit for next Saturday. Need him big time

Thomas 5 - Had the chance to get through on goal once or twice, but didn't get to the ball

Not much has happened for me this week, just work, work and work. Just picking up the extra hours here and there. 

Working for the next 5 days, but got the weekend off for my birthday, so I am looking forward to that. 

My test results from the doctors came back clear so I am happy with that (I wasn't when I first got them ????). 

Very boring week for me this. How has everyone else's week been? 

Good evening to you all, it's time for round 29! Kick-off is Saturday 3pm as usual, and remember your jokers

Stoke City v Swansea City

Bristol Rovers v Fleetwood Town

Rochdale v Gillingham

Crawley Town v Grimsby Town

Exeter City v Colchester United

Chesterfield v AFC Fylde

Hartlepool United v Stockport County

Maidenhead United v Eastleigh

Game 32 - Daggers (A)

Team: Dagenham & Redbridge

Date: 25/01/2020

Where: The Chigwell Construction Stadium

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 was watching a few football related videos on YouTube and it got me thinking.

What are the earliest signs for you, that Notts could have a good season?

Where will Notts finish?

Will Chesterfield end up relegated?

The newcastle united player signed a 18 month contract for The Magpies. 

Cal Roberts is a winger who should do well in our squad if given the chance.

Full article link below

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2020/january/roberts-signs-200120/

I was standing in the beer garden with a few older relatives of mine, when this lanky smartly dressed guy demanded to see my ID. Of course, I shown him. It was actually myself who got the round in, which I did explain.

For the following half hour before we made our way to the game, I was constantly being watched by bar staff and the same lanky guy who I believe might be a manager.

I won't be drinking there again, it takes ages to be served any way and the staff are just rude.

I am reading a lot of comments that the club could do with signing a creative midfielder or winger, surely a creative player would be higher on the priority list?

Sam Osborne may lose important development time if a stronger winger is signed, which would be a crying shame. I know I am an exile, but I don't see Neal Ardley dropping Enzio Boldewijn. That still leaves Sean Shields, and I think some have mentioned Regan Booty can play out wide.

Perhaps, a little more quality in the centre of the park would be the best bit of business the club could do? You need creativity to feed the strikers, I feel the club could do with a king ping midfielder than can unlock play with his passing.

Name three things you're good at doing?

Which players do you feel could share a journey with Notts? Who has the potential to be good? What level of football can you see certain prospects making?

I know a lot speak highly of Regan Booty and Alex Lacey.

I’m curious as to what members think their level is, this way we can compare whom has the best potential in the squad.

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

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

A big fat congratulations to December's manager of the month - and not least to the team who got the results. Massive credit goes to everyone involved!

Here's Neal Ardley, with exactly the sort of face you pull when you receive a Christmas present you've no idea what to do with but still want to appear grateful

He says it'll end up in the shed next to his other awards. I think that's where I'd leave the tacky thing too!

An article has stated that Jim O'Brien started training again on monday with protection on his arm and a large scar on his leg. Ardley has said that hes back training but isnt going to rush him even though he wants him back in the squad.

Whats your thoughts on this?

Heres a full article:

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/it-like-new-signing-jim-3739866

Join me in welcoming our new member @Steve-R

I hope to see you join in our community.