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.

Name: Match Highlights: Newport County 3-2 Notts County
Category: Match Highlights
Date Added: 2018-08-22
Submitter: CliftonMagpie

Match Highlights: Newport County v Notts County.

Match Highlights: Newport County 3-2 Notts County

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Guys would you help me welcome @KingPie to Pon great to have you on board.

can we all welcome our lastest edition to the community @DonnyNotts please guys and girls. 

Hello,

I am Smithy, I have supported Notts since I was 11 years old. I am a season ticket holder in the KOP and I'm 18. I look forward to joining in with the discussions.

Good morning PoN it’s a lovely bright morning here, leaving football aside how is everyone?

We are still on our little holiday with the grandchildren, it’s costing an arm and a leg but we’re having a great time. Apart from the fact that I woke up at 3am with raging stomach ache, it was the greasy fish and chips I had yesterday that were reminding me I’m suppose to be eating healthily but it’s tradition to have fish and chips at the seaside isn’t it?

Today we are off to a wildlife park (more expense, how do people afford kids these days), yesterday we had to pay adult price for our grandchildren at the aquarium because they were over 12! Since when have over 12’s been adults? RIP off if you ask me.

So what’s everyone else doing today, anything exciting?

I need a bit of help guys I’m setting a pop up burger grille. It’s going to at meadow lane as soon  as I can and around nottingham at food fair and pubs etc. The burgers and brisket are hand made the burgers are a blend of different cuts of beeF. But i need to ask what u guys thinks of the food (burgers) inside meadow lane and Around. Do you think it’s to expensive for what you get. And finally what would you be happy to pay and what would you wxsoect for that money. Here are a few example of what I like to serve and will be serving. in your opinion would they do well. If you think that my product wouldn’t sell or not right for football or where I plan please say guys your feed is appreciated please be honest guys this is my market Research thanks in advance guys.

Homemade brisket 

home made onion rings 

burgers 

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Results haven't been great as of late, many fans are asking big questions of a back 4 who look like conceding for fun. But if you were Kevin Nolan what would you do? Change tactics, formation, players or style of play? 

For me I'd change the style of play because we don't have the same target men we had last season in Stead and Ameobi together. I'd play a passing game, use it to our advantage with Dennis and Hemmings up front playing to feet could benefit them. David Vaughan as a midfielder can pick a pass or 2. I'd also consider going into the loan market and enquire about new goalkeeper as Fitzsimmons doesn't look confident in goal as shown against Middlesbrough when he should of demanded the box better for 2 of their goals. Ben Hall when fit should be slotted into that back 4 replacing Duffy, bring in Bird to replace Brisley. Crawford/Patching should be given a chance to freshen up that midfield and bring something new to the team with a passing game. Possibility of reverting to a 5-3-2 formation which worked well for England in the World Cup with Nathan Thomas as a left wing back to cover the defence which will help solidify them. Right wing back would be up for anyone as Enzio might not be the capable player to play that position as he's attacking based. If there was a 5-3-2 change

Fitzsimmons

Enzio Bird Hall Tootle/Hewitt Thomas

Patching Vaughan Crawford 

Dennis Hemmings

Anyone watching the game on IFollow or attending in person? If so safe travels and lets hope for 3pts.