Name: Meet the Fans 16/17 - Blackpool FC (29/04/2017)
Category: Meet the Fans
Date Added: 2017-04-30
Submitter: Chris

Notts County fans before the last home game of the 2016/17 season against Blackpool on Saturday 29th April 2017.

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Meet the Fans 16/17 - Blackpool FC (29/04/2017)

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On this day in 1981 Notts County sealed promotion to the top flight after goals from Trevor Christie and Rachid Harkouk at a hostile Stamford Bridge saw them claim a 2-0 win over Chelsea.

With the game having been 36 years ago, there isn't much media around on the interwebnet, but I've dug around and found several audio and video clips of it.

Here's the television report on ITN (as far as I know this is as much as there is in terms of video highlights).

Here are the final 10 or so minutes of radio commentary by Brian Tansley and Terry Bowles on Radio Trent (credit to KorkInNotts for the video).

And here is a link to a short clip of Colin Slater commentating on Harkouk's goal.

http://jkpkwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1ptj1jMsTm2lRC0mhAH9IrgmPrYvKj1isP2bJAoR1-5WFUW_FPFANePNtkKUXeSiyxCsdMwCC8wLFhzP2WniAV2A/1981-05-02Promotion.mp3

It's quite clear that Kevin Nolan is already tracking summer targets with much of the focus being spread out across the leagues, we are being linked with in form Non-League strikers and rumoured to be scouting Premiership youngsters.

Our own squad is thinning all the time as of late, there's no surprise there.

I'm interested to see how the budget can spread, however I hope we keep our numbers to around 25/26 players. There's no doubt the targets will have to be of the quality to make the first time, I think this explains as to why we are seeing certain players released (Audel/McMillan). Whilst I think its a shame, without a reserve squad there's little point overspending and in League Two its a luxury.

Don't get me wrong, I am all for the future and I am disappointed with the release of the latest youngsters but it does make sense. I can see what Kevin Nolan is trying to do/going about doing.

Hopefully the 2017-18 squad is one which has League Two quality within it, with some promising talent from the elite academies and of course players who are going to appreciate a chance at league football. I think the balance will be right under Nolan, for me it will be a question of securing the targets that can make all the difference. It's going to be tough next season! There's a lot of quality coming down.

How do you think Kevin Nolan will go about recruiting? Are you happy with the rumours? Thoughts on tracking Non-League strikers?

Discuss below. COYP!

As the season comes to it's conclusion , thankfully we are safe , so our attention turns to the future and who will be part of it , learnt a short while ago T Audell's time with Notts is over , good luck for the future .

I would like just one season where the focus on Notts was purely for footballing reasons. I thought after the Trews sold up things may improve which to a point it has, yet the ladies and some of the antics on Twitter just makes me wished Notts could get their priories correct. The promise under Kevin Nolan does look good, yet I just feel Alan Hardy is falling into the traps that the previous regime did.

Am I the only Notts fan who feels this way?

Just one season can we please just focus on the football.

Who was your man of the match for Notts County against Blackpool?

Thierry Audel appears to be the first player who's confirmed his future at Notts after he posted the following message on Twitter this morning:

"My NCFC adventure comes to an end, what great time! It's sad not to be part of the future plan but thank you to all fans and all the best."

The French defender is one of a number of players who are out of contract in the summer, but is understood to have been told he will not be getting a new deal.

Do you think this is a good call by Notts? Should Audel have been offered a new contract or are you happy to see him go?

Let PON know!

Colin Slater has today announced he will be taking a back seat regarding commentary, he said he is stepping down as main commentator but we will still hear him regularly on bbcrns

Hope everyone's well back in blighty, if the weathers half as nice as it is here in Turin you'll be topping up them tans. 

Shame Notts lost yesterday, listened to the match from my hotel room and to be fair it sounded like we gave them a good game, at least we're safe. I guess it just emphasies the point that we do definitely need a lot of changes over the Summer.

Was up at 3:30am yesterday morning for a 6:45 flight to Turin. We got here in time to check into our hotel and enjoy a pizza in the main piazza in the sunshine for dinner. 

The evening was a special evening. 

Those of you who know Andy Black either personally or just through social emdia will be aware of all of the work he does with the Italian Magpies, and in particular over the past few weeks, he has put a lot of time and effort into making sure the memory of Tom Savage - the gentleman who first brought the famous black and white stripes from Nottingham to Turin back in 1903 is not forgotten. There is a museum at the stadium, and today a plaque will be enveiled commemorating Mr Savage's work, and the birth of the link between two historic clubs. Remarkably, two of Tom Savage's Grandchildren have joined us in Turin to be present for today's unveiling. Last night we dined out with them and dscussed all things football, and discussed at great length their great grandfathers life. It was a fascinating evening, and it was genuinely surreal to think that there were 9 of us - 7 from England, 1 Italian and 1 South African sat there all because of one man. 

They all know the story of Notts County over here. Just in the last 2 days I've had many comments from locals when they see me and the others out in our Notts shirts. It's no secret that Italian football fans are quite resentful towards Engish supporters, but for Notts fans, the vast majority of Juventus fans genuinely make an exception. To them it's quite odd. They're so used to being hated wherever they go that they struggle to get their heads around the fact that fans of another club from another country have an interest in them. 

Tonight promises to be a special occasion, with the family members and Andy being invited into the famous Agnelli club to enjoy the game in the comany of Juve's top brass. And of course the main event will be tonight's big game as Juventus look to take another step towards an astonishing sixth straight serie a title, which would see this team write their names into football legend. 

Forza Juve! You Pies!

Penultimate round of the season, and with the league one fixtures taking place on Sunday, Saturday's round sees 3 championship and 3 league 2 fixtures.

Saturday's Fixtures:
Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa
Fulham v Brentford
Queens Park Rangers v Nottingham Forest
Carlisle United v Newport County
Cheltenham Town v Hartlepool United
Doncaster Rovers v Exeter City

Game 45 - The Tangerines (H)

Team: Blackpool

Date: 29/04/17

Where: Meadow Lane

What line-up should Kevin Nolan 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.

Name: Highlights: Notts 1-0 Blackpool
Category: Match Highlights
Date Added: 2017-05-01
Submitter: Chris

Richard Duffy scored the only goal as Notts ended their 2016-17 home campaign with a win.

Highlights: Notts 1-0 Blackpool

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Name: Hollis-Cam: Blackpool (H)
Category: Official Notts Videos
Date Added: 2017-04-30
Submitter: Chris

Magpie Player HD left the camera in Haydn Hollis' capable hands as he and his team-mates conducted a lap of appreciation following their final home match of the season - a 1-0 win over Blackpool.

Hollis-Cam: Blackpool (H)

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Name: Richard Duffy celebrates Blackpool winner
Category: Official Notts Videos
Date Added: 2017-04-30
Submitter: Chris

Richard Duffy is mobbed by his team-mates after scoring the winner against Blackpool at Meadow Lane.

Richard Duffy celebrates Blackpool winner

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with joe searson being pushed and scott loach looking all the more likely to leave, would you prefer someone else to replace adam collin? i think if we aim for promotion he needs to go, he does not convince me and he never seems to be vocal enough. for me this should be one of the main positions we need to cover as early as possible because i think we will lose points with him in goal.

even if we tighten up the defence, i just dont we would see a difference.

Last night I was in the pub with some family members...all forest fans trying to rib me, unsuccessfully may I add. Which got me thinking, who does my fellow PON users family support? 

My family on my mum's side:

Grandad, Uncle Andy and Dave, Andy's daughter, all follow Forest, they tried to get me to follow Forest as a kid but it just wasn't for me, Notts always fascinated me.

Family on my Dad's side: Dad supports Forest, Uncle Raymond supports Notts and a few others on that side are Wolves but I don't know them that well.

11 year old brother is a Notts fan, you can thank me later..

My Nan's brother and his sons live(d) in Manchester and follow United (booo) and Bury.

So yesterday we were faced with the news that Colin Slater would be stepping down from doing Notts County match commentary on BBC Radio Nottingham.

As much of a bombshell as it is, the show must go on, and someone needs to step up to the plate and take over Magpie commentating duties starting next season.

In your opinion, who should it be? Let PON know.

Name: Juventus v Genoa - pre match
Category: Members Vault
Date Added: 2017-04-26
Submitter: weymouthPIE

The reading of the teams, where the fan shout the player's names, followed by the club anthem Storia Di Un Grande Amore ebfore kick off. The vdieo doesn't fully do it justice, it really was spine tingling!

Juventus v Genoa - pre match

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Name: Jon Stead: "We can match anyone"
Category: Official Notts Videos
Date Added: 2017-04-22
Submitter: Chris

The striker says the Notts team is capable of beating Luton Town at Kenilworth Road this weekend.

Jon Stead: "We can match anyone"

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From the official site:

Legendary former Notts striker Lee Hughes will be taking part in what is sure to be a fascinating Q&A evening at Meadow Lane on Tuesday 2 May (doors 7pm).

Sponsored by Nottingham Bierkeller, the evening will also see current first-team players Jon Stead, Shola Ameobi and Richard Duffy take to the stage in the 1862 Suite.

Hughes will be interviewed by the iconic Colin Slater, who recently announced he would be relinquishing his BBC Radio Nottingham commentary duties at the end of the season.

Tickets are priced £20, including a pie and peas supper.

To book, please call 0115 955 7241 or email [email protected].

Would this interest you? What would you ask Hughes and the others? Let PON know.

The official Notts County YouTube channel has uploaded a video of its eight Goal of the Season nominees.

Have a look at the strikes, decide which is your favourite and cast your vote in our poll.

Don't forget to also cast your vote on the official Notts site by clicking this here link.

It's quite commonly expressed to me now at games and during conversations, it would seem the interest in the lady pies is decreasing in interest from the majority of core Notts fans.

For me, I like following and keeping tabs on them.

I actually think it's a shame that this seasons politics allowed them to become substandard, with a lack of quality signings and then a panic transfer deadline - I do think they've suffered. Yet there's a good following that adapt both the men's team and ladies. I'm hoping that they can revive interest and opinion under Alan Hardy, as it's good for us that we have a ladies team IMO.

Where do you stand on the subject? Do you care?

Name: Luton 2-1 Notts
Category: Official Notts Videos
Date Added: 2017-04-24
Submitter: Chris

Elliott Hewitt's opener wasn't enough to prevent the Magpies from slipping to defeat at Kenilworth Road.

Luton 2-1 Notts

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Saturday's Fixtures:
Brentford v Queens Park Rangers
Burton Albion v Leeds United
Oldham Athletic v Rochdae
Swindon Town v Scunthorpe United
Blackpool v Cheltenham Town
Stevenage v Mansfield Town

I'm off to Turin to watch Juve this weekend so may not get around to updating the table till the start of next week, unless the hotel WIFI works!

Name: Kevin Nolan on O'Connor injury
Category: Official Notts Videos
Date Added: 2017-04-22
Submitter: Chris

The manager speaks to Leigh Curtis of the Nottingham Post about the serious injury suffered by captain Michael O'Connor in the 3-1 defeat against Portsmouth on Easter Monday.

Kevin Nolan on O'Connor injury

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