Not necessarily what we need but what I want within the next 2 weeks which I think will allow Kevin Nolan to keep his job for the season and for fans spirits to be lifted again!

- A ball winning CM. Someone with desire, a natural leader of men. Someone when we are 2-0 down will pick the team up by the scruff of the neck and say get yourselves together lads.

- A new GK in on loan. I want Jordan Smith or Stephen Henderson in on loan and nobody else. They're not going to get game time at Forest and it makes life easier for them not having to move house etc. Easy move which will benefit both parties. This is paramount we get a new GK in on loan.

- A new CB in on loan. Either as cover or first team choice to allow rotation of CB's and to allow KN to have a choice of CB's come match day. Correct me if I am wrong but we have 2 right footed CB's and 1 left footed (Bird) and our two right footed ones are hoof ballers.

- Backroom Staff - I think we need a new fitness coach as ours looks as unfit as Wayne Shaw the pie eating goalkeeper from Sutton Utd. Also I think some tutoring for Kevin from a well know defensive player. KN should take advice on board and maybe hire a defensive coach part time to help out with drills, training etc. John Terry springs to mind at first but anyone with good league or premier league status who is retired to offer a helping hand at training and fro KN to broaden his knowledge of the game. Maybe Big Sam Allardyce could come help an old friend out and offer advice.

What do you want PON? I think my last point about advice and ideas from someone like Big Sam could really help KN out. Maybe use his contacts at West Ham, Newcastle for example. 

Tuesday night's fixtures:
Rotherham United v Hull City
Swansea City v Leeds United
Charlton Athletic v Peterborogh United
Rochdale v Barnsley
Carlisle United v Port Vale
Morecambe v Northampton Town

So we have had a one of the worst pre season and start to the seasons in a few years. But let’s look at this we have had a new team brought in new players which at the time everyone was getting excited they need time to gel that simple .. in my job I’ve needed time to gel with a team and vise versa. So if big Kevin leaves who would you rather have in his shoes? Cause I tell you now Friday night big Kevin went mad .. which after that inspired the lads off there own backs in for a extra training session yesterday morning and the word was unexceptable performence and Kevin’s words and the fans reaction sparked the lads. The match was awful I got mad I won’t lie but i never said Nolan out .. so Tuesday is the night is the spark we need because Nolan don’t won’t this to go down in flames he loves this town this club and fans so it’s time to get behind the gaffer .. or go see him and talk to him and I guarantee you will change your mind when you see the passion he has .... this is our lane Nolan is our Gaffer the lads are our team ... so let’s get behind them ..!!!! Cause I still feel this is our season ... for redemption 

It's time Nolan and Hardy put their hands up and say "I've messed up"

Nolan has got to pull his finger out when it comes to the team. Stop picking his favourites. There is something clearly disastrously wrong with the defence and Brisley and Duffy cannot play together anymore. He has got to see that Dan Jones cannot defend and that we have no fight in midfield whatsoever. He needs to see that we need an experienced keeper.  He has got to look into the transfer market otherwise he'll be looking on Indeed for another job. If he can't see this team needs signings then I have no idea what he sees. When he stopped being stubborn last season and played Jonny Forte, we won 3 games in a row. What a surprise

Hardy. I am truly grateful for what he has done. The money invested and how he has turned the club around. But at the minute he's like a child who's spat out his dummy. His constant Twitter arguments are doing nothing good for us. He should be on their to update us on stuff happening at the club (transfers, opportunities etc), not arguing with fans.

i have noticed that if someone posts a very valid discussion that the social media pages will either be very positive or negative, usually it depends what the first person says but i don't think many actually read anything more than the title which is a little pointless.

if someone posts something positive, you get comments like "do you go to games?", "where have you been the past three weeks" among more insulting messages.

but if you post something negative the positive/deluded fans come out the woodwork, where are they in general? i dont get it. i accept opinions as most members here do but the people who loosely engage on social media make me laugh.

Ever seen a fish wearing a Notts County kit? It’s the latest kit too with the yellow bit.

So for us not making the trip to Lincoln will any body be watching the match on the County I stream.?

This run of pathetic performances will continue for a while yet............ Until Notts are at least 66/1 for promotion........ Watch them go then....... 

So I know a number of tickets have been sent back from us but who is going to the Lincoln game on Saturday.?

Good morning PoN it’s a bright, breezy and cooler morning here. This is our last day so we’re heading off earlyish to Skeggy for one last fling before we go home, it’s been a great week with the grandkids, bonding and making memories.

Yesterday we went to the Wildlife Park which is about a mile up the road, it used to be just a parrot zoo but now they have all sorts of other critters including Bengal tigers, we spent most of the afternoon there and it was good value for money.

Yesterday @super_ram asked where the site was, it is between Boston and Skegness in a little village called Friskney. We don’t like the large sites with row upon row of vans, this van is privately owned in a large garden/field next to the owners bungalow, they allow just 5 touring vans and have this one static, it’s in lovely countryside. The van is adults only but we’ve got to know the owner having been before with our campervan and he let us stay with our grandchildren as they are well behaved and not far from adults now. We’ve had the place to ourselves apart from one touring caravan in the other corner of the field, there’s a large pond with ducks and there are also peacocks wandering about and lots of wildlife it’s very peaceful.

So I’ve been emailed etc about this I stream I’m thinking about for Saturday the Lincoln game but haven’t got a clue what I can watch it on ps4, fire stick etc through your phone. The paying bit is the easy bit working out how to watch it is the next bit any help would be appreciated 

So I thought it might be nice if we shared some happy times from Notts County what is every one memorable match either attended or watched on tv.?

yes he picks the squad but look at the opening minutes, the football is there. if notts had scored first i think the game would have been completely different.

my only criticism of nolan is his desire to play out of form players.

its bringing the whole squad down, none of the defenders look capable of fighting for a clean sheet and ross fitzsimons has lost it. he looks lost in goal and unable to do his role properly. the players are letting kn down massively but i still dont understand why people are calling for his head after only 3 games.

Good morning PoN, it’s been raining overnight here but I think it’s stopped now apart from the water dripping on the van from the overhead trees.

The great thing about teenage grandchildren is that although you can’t put them to bed at 7.30 anymore they do sleep in, it’s now nearly 9.30 and they’re still in their pit, so we get a lie in too, unlike with our youngest grandchildren who are up at 6.00am bouncing about. 

A great day yesterday we went to the seal sanctuary and only paid for two adults as we had a voucher for bogoff, a lovely place where you can see rescued seals being fed, amongst other critters, lots of interesting things to look at including some fish wearing football kits, see the other thread in the Jimmy Sirrel Stand section of the forum.

Have a great day everyone, let PoN know what you are up to.

So if you could induct any County player or manager past or present on to the Pon hall of fame who would it be.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham @Terryh, thank you for taking your time to pay respect to Ben Hastings. Despite this sadness, I hope you enjoy being a part of our Notts County community.

Please join me and welcome @LonelyPie to PoN.Please join in the community when you feel comfortable ,you'll finf us a very friendly and nosy bunch.

That’s it I’ve given Fitzsimmons all the support I can I’ve backed him when others laughed at me but after tonight that’s it he needs to go use the emergency loan window. Because Nolan has backed him and he mugging us and Noan off. 

There will be fans on here who are aware of Ben, so I thought we should pay respect to him here.

Some will know that he had been diagnosed with cancer, it came as a shock when I found out and it's just very saddening to see such a great guy and a popular Notts fan pass on leaving such a lovely family behind. I am blessed to have known Ben personally and as a friend, he used to play in my football group. He will be sadly missed by many of the lads there too.

Rest in Peace Ben Hastings...  

Please do consider donating to Ben's just giving page here - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lauren-cooke-3?utm_id=106&utm_term=YZYADpeWG

what do you think it means being a rational notts fan? are you?

i think i am and a lot of pon members seem to be pretty rational too. i just dont see the attraction to thinking negative for a considerable amount of time, i may have the occasional moan but i dont think i border the extremes that i see on social media.

So another defeat on the road I want to ask this and I would love people to be honest who fault do you think it is the defence or the goalkeeper.?

Fitzsimmons - 2 - Made a few reaction saves. Glued to his line, doesn't command the area. Proceeded to kick the ball out / to their keeper constantly. Not sure if it's him who doesn't help his defence out or the other way around, suspect it's both.

Hewitt - 0 - NOT A RIGHT BACK. We saw that during Moniz's reign. Passing abysmal.

Duffy - 0 - What the actual ****.

Brisley - 0 - Not even worth explaining.

Jones - 0 - Would give him less if I could. Can't defend, passing/crossing was worse than Hewitt's. Should have pulled an amber top on as he was more use to them than he was us.

Enzio - 8 - Only bright spark. Gets the ball, runs, beats his man and crosses. 

Husin - 5 - Don't think he was great but not particularly awful either.

Vaughan - 3 - Not sure what use he is. Stands off his man, can't tackle, dilly dallys on the ball. Waste of a shirt.

Thomas - 3 - Didn't really work for him today, some poor decisions/touches, but kept trying.

Stead - 5 - Devoid of any real balls anywhere near him. Must be thanking his full backs for the excellent service they provided him..........

Hemmings - 6 - As with Stead, but scored. 

Dennis - 6 - Came on and scored.
Patching - 5 - Was OK

Nolan - 1 - Not sure what he can do with that defence as it's piss poor, but can't blame him for stupid mistake like Duffy's. There is 0 cover for right back, we need 2 fit CBs and probably a left back. Time to dip into the loan market ASAP before we write this season off.


Made Newport look like Barcelona. Piss poor showing from Notts and needs changing.
 

So after yet another loss this time at the hands of Newport away. Are there any possitives that we can take out of tonight’s game. ? 

Game 4 - The Exiles (A)

Team: Newport County

Date: 21/08/18

Where: Rodney Parade

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.

After another loss I find my self going through the normal emotions but every time I want to give up I look at this picture   and I remember what this pic means to me ..! it tells me that I’m a supporter of this club is right I look at that picture see pride and honour and something I’m dam proud to be apart of .. and I don’t have a ounces of give up in me and that I know the boys will come good. It reminds that if you are a County fan you better strap your self in cause we never get anything easy.. we are the magpies the flag and logo I’m proud to stand aside it.