Most people don't know that Iv'e been a steward at Notts for 35 years, But I'd like to hear your thoughts/view on the stewards near to where you sit. do you get on with them, do you think they go over the top. Most people don't have a good word to say about us. it would be good to hear your views. I look after the away dugout so don't have to much involvement with supporters as such.
awaits Backlash

He seems to split opinions, in the friendlies he struggled against the bigger games (i.e Derby/Leicester) but he played well against Basford. I personally thought he was one of the weakest performers on the field against Colchester, he struggled to do anything notable in the first half and in the second he only looked okay when moving forward with the ball.

I heard a lot of opinions on him yesterday, most of which wasn't flattering.

What do you think he needs to do in order to improve? Do you feel he warrants a starting position?

What teams other than Notts County are you looking out for this season?

Do you have a secondary team that you like to support, perhaps you follow a former player or manager? I am curious to know if PON members are actively following other teams and why, so drop a comment in this thread.

What are some unpopular opinions you believe about things in general?

If there's something popular and you disagree with it, this is the thread to have your moan about it. Think room 101...

The curtain raiser of the 2018/2019 season the community shield saw Manchester City beat Chelsea 2-0 in front of a packed wembley house with man of the match Aguero scoring twice to help secure Manchester City 5th community shield on the 13th 58th minute which took him to his 200th goals in a blistering heat 37 degrease.

What did everything about the game?

On 02/08/2018 at 15:37, theMagpies said:

Leicester City's number 18 has a nasty growth growing out of him and hes grown a third arm + leg.

The winner of this weeks caption this chosen by @super_pie and Notts-pool is none other then @theMagpies with the chosen caption above. Well done @theMagpies a fantastic caption. 

So it was the opening day of the seaon as we took on Colchester and the club shop was busy as I’ve ever seen it everyone wanting to get there hands on the new shirts before the start of the season. Printer pete was rushed off his feet but as always did an amazing job with a smile  with the que nearly round the corner where the shirts are. Lynn and her team was rushed as well but displayed the perfect team work. With the large size just five  left and 5xl completely sold out other sizes going that way as well and the printing section taking the orders it did safe to say they ran out of some number as well even though they stocked up on everything. it’s safe to say the shop has had a busy day. When you factor in the heat of the shop as well with it being to warm for so many as well credit where it’s due I think it’s fair to say.

welcome to pon @Wombboy, the site has a lot of great features and i hope you enjoy taking part in the prediction league.

Hello @Martin Wilson, a warm welcome to PON. Would you like to tell us a little about yourself?

How long have you supported Notts?

Sp yesterday Alan Hardy announced via Twitter and the Notts County website that the next home 17th on the August v Yeovil Town adult tickets and senior tickets also reduced to £10 EACH kick off 1945 any where in ground. With children's tickets staying the same.

ADULTS £10

SENIORS 65 £10

18- 21 £10 

Children's ticket prices 

£1 for under 12 

£5 under 16

£5 under 18

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2018/august/tickets-yeovil-h2/

So now we have had the full fixture list for a month or two what away day dose every one fancy going to or are you going to.

Genuine question as I have not done many away games but keen to do more. I like wearing my colours and jerseys to away games but I am aware some places can be a bit rough and violent come the full time whistle. Has anyone had any previous bad experiences at any grounds or would not recommend going coloured up to certain games? 

So all season ticket holder will have there first chance to bring a guest to the first of 10 fixtures and dates. The first date is Friday 17th August kick off 1945pm against Yeovil Town which is also £10 for town (adult £10 Seniors £10) anywhere in the ground.

Also the next home game against forest Green rovers is included in the bring a friend

(see dates below for kickoff times and opposition.)

Bring a friend dates are as follows

friday 17th August 2018 kick off 1945 v Yeovil Town (£10 for TOWN)

Saturday 1st September 2018  kick off 3pm v Forest Green Rovers 

Saturday 29th September 2018 kick off  3pm v Crewe Alexander 

Tuesday 27th November 2018 kick off 1945 v Carlisle United 

Saturday 15th December 2018 kick off 3pm v Tranmere rovers 

Saturday 12th January 2019 kick off 3pm v Cambridge united 

Saturday 26th January 2019 kick off 3pm v Newport County

Saturday 2nd March 2019 kick off 3pm v Port Vale

Saturday 23rd March 2019 kick off 3pm v Exeter City 

Saturday 6th April 2019 kick off 3pm v Northampton 

Kick off times and maybe dates are subject to change  vouchers must be exchanged for ticket before match as this can't be don't on the day.

Which game will you be bringing a friend to.? 

I grew up watching Barry Elliot in the Chuckle Brothers, I used to find it very funny and I missed it when it was no longer shown on the CBBC.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45074955

It's hard to imagine Paul without Barry.

Rest in Peace Barry Chuckle  

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham @rusty_pies, I hope you enjoy being a part of our Notts County community

@Phillip berrisford welcome to Pon it’s great to have you on board. If your unsure of anything feel Free to get in touch only to pleased to help. 

It’s the opening day of the season to be fair most of them we normally loose but today we looked good and this is a team with 10/11 new players and a new number one as well they need to gel as one it’s not gunner be a overnight thing I still feel we will do well .... look at Man City last year they were awful at the start of the season but still won the league... it’s how you find your way in a season .... we need to be the 12th man because with the refs if anything is to go by the lads need our support .. we don’t need to sing or make a noise all the way through as the 12th man it’s up to us let the lads know we are behind them all the way .. praise when they are doing well  .. also they need to hear each other as well. Today was a fair result you learn more loosing or drawing than winning ... there are 45 games left ... and I’m not gunner be harsh on the lads .. this is leauge two not old Trafford at end of the day and even they struggle .. the one thing I’m learning is County fans are passionate they love this club but we all have our own way to show it .. but it’s only day one guys it’s a Marathon not a sprint .. 

i welcome everyones opinion guys so please if u have time reply this is my thoughts and would love to hear yours 

So with the nerves and excitement kicking in ahead of the season opener at Meadow Lane, thought I would see how our opponents setup and who are their danger men ahead of the fixture. 

United have added to their squad well in the summer adding a few big names in league two. Frank Nouble, Harry Pell and Luke Norris being all big names that I expect to start in the season opener. Sammie Szmodics is also a big name in their squad who was important to keep hold of. I think they will setup a 3-5-2 formation with Szmodics playing in the CAM role with Norris and Nouble up top which is by no means an easy strike force to control. 

Notts still look week in defence and I do think a keeper is needed before the start of the season. Our defence has not got the strength to deal with Nouble but Norris should be kept quiet if played. In this match I think we  have got to attack to defend, if they play a 3-5-2 then this leaves gaps all over the pitch for Hemmings, Dennis and Boldewjin to run riot. Think this will be a high scoring game myself, 2-2 or 3-2 Notts. 

Nolan seemed in doubt after Luton so he needs to ensure his match tactics are executed and delivered by the players. Be interesting to see what version of Notts turns up and to see if the players have had enough game time in pre-season to gel. This is where it counts now and every point matters. Also I hope if we score we have got out of this habit of hanging on a 1 goal lead as we lost too many points to sitting back last season. 

Let me know your thoughts?

Opinions on

Fitzsimons

Defenders 

Midfield

Strikers

Subs

And overall. Did we show signs of promise and do you think things will gel quickly or take lots of time like Mansfield last season

Notts are back in action its been lovely weather whats everyone else been up.?

so we all know sunday is a day of rest (meant to be ill inform work on this) and you can't beat a sunday lunch. whats everyones favourite sunday lunch is it a beauty full roasted joint with vegetables or something else.?

Based on Piethagoram's mean of 5

Fitzsimons 5.5 Not a confident looking performance but kept an important clean sheet. Nearly cost a goal with an errant kick and always look to release the ball to feet.

Tootle 5 Subdued in its own way. Couldn't get into his normal attacking positions

Duffy 4 Took a yellow card for the team, usual rounds of verbal rollickings  handed out, some for no real reason but to hide his own shortcomings

Brisley 4 Both centre backs looked weak and his distribution was abysmal at times (despite reading some had him for MotM)

Jones 4.5 improvement from his debut at Coventry , some good balls in but needed too muck at the back which blunted attacking intentions

Boldewijn 5.5 Some nice touches but it is down to the failure of the defence to get the ball to him

Hewitt 4 Just look at Pell for Colchester as the player we needed. Hewitt's pass completion rate found lacking again and maybe Nolan has a blind spot with this player

Vaughan 5 Unconvinced, yes some neat passing but it doesnt help if Hewitt doesnt make himself available to receive

Thomas 6 Nothing to write positively in the first 30 minutes but suddenly grew into the game. Unlucky not to score

Stead 4.5 Lack of pace increasingly obvious and one wayward shot.

Hemmings 5.5 at least held up the ball well to try to work positions

I've noticed that Notts don't do family tickets i know that Panthers (Nottingham) and cricket t20 do this well last season any way as county and panthers and T20 are like each other a family game where families are encouraged cause of the reasonable pricing structure. families love to make memories but money can/could be a issue so family tickets are a great way surely to attract new families keep them coming back and help the attendance.

Am i wrong guys whats everyones opinion on this.?

Apparently we were close to signing him on loan from Leicester but yet again Scunthorpe came in and he went to them instead

So to me Both Notts and Panthers are the same in their approach to pricing and fans and both are for the fans. 

So my question do we have any double fans as I call them goes to Notts and panthers.