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  1. Week 29 of 46

    Notts' v Stockport match has been postponed.

    Only four games in league 2 have escaped the weather.

    MK Dons v Morecambe

    Newport v Wrexham

    Gillingham v Forest Green

    Barrow V Crewe

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    2. Fozzy

      Fozzy

      It would be if you could see us improving in some way, sadly I can’t at the moment. Big result for Franchise FC in beating Stags, throws them right back into the top 3 chase.

    3. TheSkipper

      TheSkipper

      The league still has enough time to change who will finish where. I don’t think all the playoff places have been decided by the results we see now, so there can be movement. Notts has a game in hand over some and that could help. I think we have to see out this season the best we can and strengthen properly out of it.

    4. Robbie

      Robbie

      Tuesday 12th March.

      After tonight's round of matches Notts are now 10 points behind a possible playoff place with 10 games to go, so it is safe to say we won't make the playoffs this season.

      Now it is all about finished the season as high up the league as they can.

       

       

  2. community is something that makes a difference, you see it on facebook, twitter where pockets of fans look out for each other and its no different on pon. its very important, i know it is to some of the others i know here. we dont just discuss notts but we get to know each other through the comments and that might take some by surprise but i would always encourage a community that supports each other than one that turns against itself.

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    2. True Magpie

      True Magpie

      I’m only acquainted with one person here, so I feel a bit on the outskirts, but numerous members have given me a warm welcome. This welcoming attitude is clearly ingrained in the existing community, but it can still be intimidating for newcomers. You need to keep an open mind, as there’s a learning curve when using any website, and I believe it’s worth persevering here.

      The team members I’ve interacted with have all been fantastic. I aspire to become fully integrated within the community and will do my part to make that happen.

    3. AmericanPie

      AmericanPie

      I've been part of forums before, and they often make you feel invisible, with just one or two friendly folks. Even on small sites, like a niche one for long-distance drivers with around 50 active members, it was unexpectedly hostile and unfriendly to beginners. I eventually gave up on it. Community matters, as does a positive online environment (PON), and I miss posting when I can't be online. While I may not know many well, those I feel acquainted with are the ones who contribute to making this site a welcoming place.

    4. Wheelbarrow repair man

      Wheelbarrow repair man

      I find it refreshing that even if a member on the PON site disagrees with your opinion they don't jump down your throat, you can have a sensible conversation a back and forward chat . As being fairly new to the site it's been nice that I have been afforded a warm welcome by everyone and the comments regarding my article Loan Players Good or Bad ? was most pleasing. Thankyou One and All.

  3. I suddenly noticed that Facebook had logged me out, I tried to sign in and it wouldn't let me. So, I decided to try to reset my password, which didn't work either. A quick check to see if others were experiencing it, and I see people are speculating that it's been hacked.

    It could very well be down but signing users out of its service is a very strange aspect.

    Twitter users are having a good chuckle at the expense of Facebook, not that Twitter (Xxcom) doesn't have its own issues.

    Hopefully, it's just a case of Facebook being down. It would be quite alarming to think it has been hacked, what with all the information a social media site like it would have.

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    2. DangerousSausage

      DangerousSausage

      I didn't realise until the news app of my preference sent me a push notification saying Facebook was down, as if it were major news or something. A reminder for us all to get away from social media!

    3. Joshua

      Joshua

      It’s significant news mainly because so many people have Facebook accounts and it’s one of the biggest websites online. Aside from that, the overreaction and the teasing on Twitter just show how much some people are fixated on social media.

    4. AmericanPie

      AmericanPie

      Meta and Facebook, although still popular, aren't very trusted, and Elon Musk is making x.com feel similarly. In the part of Texas where I reside, we have our own community site, a blend of PON and Facebook. I wouldn't mind if the mainstream platforms faded away; I never got into MySpace, so having a local alternative is quite ideal.

  4. Massive win for Notts County Women today..

    Result.

    Solihull 0 Notts Women 2.

    Goals by Burnett and a Russell penalty give Notts all 3 points 

    Table available here.👇

    Notts County LFC https://g.co/kgs/YGXCLJC

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    2. liampie

      liampie

      note to self, watch youtube! ;)

      i am so pleased for the womens team, points can change a season and lift everyones confidence. i want to see our teams playing at the highest levels possible, so i am delighted to see this. well done pies!

    3. JustLikeJuve

      JustLikeJuve

      Fantastic outcome for the women’s team and a clean sheet as well, a positive sign for them. I sincerely hope they carry on their journey and make their mark in the league.

    4. AmericanPie

      AmericanPie

      Congratulations, ladies! A proud victory, and hopefully the first of many in your upcoming games. 👏🏻👏🏻

  5. Spurs v Notts FA Cup 1/4 final.

    That Don O'Riordan Goal.

     

    1. liampie

      liampie

      great goal, i have seen it a few times before when pon has done the otd. great piece of history.

  6. I bet you thought I’d forgot to post this didn’t you? Well actually I did. :doh:
     

    I’m going to the match this afternoon, grandson George doesn’t want to come because of all the negativity, I fear we’ll lose supporters if it carries on.

    Tomorrow it’s Mothers Day and our son has invited us for Sunday Lunch along with our daughter in laws mother so we are looking forward to that.

    Whats everyone else doing/been doing this weekend?

    1. DangerousSausage

      DangerousSausage

      Enjoy your fancy Sunday dinner!

      I bought a bicycle yesterday and took it on a maiden voyage home, then I had go go out and buy a suit (my other suit is six years old and has been worn precisely once, and appears to have shrunk in the wardrobe...).

    2. liampie

      liampie

      i enjoyed the weekend even despite the notts result, i enjoyed the game but left frustrated because of wimbledon. notts players did mostly well but did not quite manage the ending all the well. far more positive than negative tho.

      sunday i did the usual and fetched my mums shopping, she prefers it hand picked and fresh. some might wonder why she does not get home delivery but shes very old school and would do this herself without transport if it was not for me. i quite like doing it to help her and on occasions to top up what i need. after fetching the shopping i had sunday dinner with my mum and aunt.

  7. These fixtures all kick off at 3pm on Saturday, and you get a joker each. Good luck!

     

    Blackburn Rovers v Plymouth Argyle

    Millwall v Birmingham City

    Port Vale v Shrewsbury Town

    Reading v Wycombe Wanderers

    Accrington Stanley v Bradford City

    Sutton United v Grimsby Town

    Aldershot v Oldham Athletic

    Kidderminster Harriers v York City

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    2. Fan of Big Tone

      Fan of Big Tone

      17 minutes ago, DangerousSausage said:

      In terms of points (remember what points are?),

      :rollonfloorlaughing::rollonfloorlaughing:

    3. DangerousSausage

      DangerousSausage

      14 hours ago, 4everapie said:

      I'm doing the same as Notts dropping like a stone 

      Your show of solidarity with the team is admirable! 

    4. TheSkipper

      TheSkipper

      I value your hard work in keeping this going, even when some rounds are skipped or missed. It’s a top-notch prediction league and a standout feature for PON.

  8. Game 37 - The Wombles (H)

    Team: AFC Wimbledon

    Date: 09/03/2024

    Where: Meadow Lane



    What line-up should Stuart Maynard 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.

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    2. Wheelbarrow repair man

      Wheelbarrow repair man

      Robbie You Just Smashed It.  You are so right about Jason Turner the influence the positivity and his footballing knowledge  had an immense impact at the Lane, His Tragic Death last season hit the club staff players and fans like a bomb going off. His photo was carried by the players at Wembley and I'm sure the memories of Jason's time as C.E.O at Notts helped inspire the Lads to their victory over Chesterfield. And as you have stated Jason's death may have also been a factor in Notts misfortunes, because his personality and footballing know how, would have certainly helped Stuart Maynard's transition into the Magpies New Head Coach. You may want to put your comment on Social Media, it may give certain Notts Fans pause for thought.

    3. NottsCountyKev

      NottsCountyKev

      It’s just like Notts to control the game, keep the pressure on, but then let in a goal. People are making too much of Stuart Maynard’s words about crosses. He might have just slipped up. Jatta might not be the best at handling crosses unless he can bring them down, as he prefers the ball at his feet. Some say he’s not good in the air, but I’d still have given him a chance. I won’t use a stressed head coach’s words to prove a point; it’s not that important. Some of our supporters on social media wouldn’t cope with being in management for even a day.

    4. CliftonMagpie

      CliftonMagpie

      At the 90-minute point, I had a feeling it wasn’t going to be our day. Regrettably, we lost our focus and fell to a rather weak Wimbledon team. I didn’t hear any jeering directed at the players, only at the officials. Those around me were vocal in their criticism and made their feelings clear. On a different day, we might have scored two or three goals. A goal for Notts could have completely changed the game. I don’t believe it would have ended in a draw if we had taken the lead. However, we need to improve our defence at the moment. This situation is leaving Stuart Maynard with very little support, but it’s crucial that the club remains united.

  9. The launching of the Notts County Memory Club for former players is a great idea by the Club, and the first meeting will be held later this month.

     

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    2. DeadlyMacca

      DeadlyMacca

      The club should be careful not to overwhelm people like Les Bradd. He’s done a great job with the stadium tours, and while it’s good to involve legends, we sometimes need to wait for the right time to make the most impact.

    3. OoooooTommy

      OoooooTommy

      It’s a good move by the club. It would be great if Notts’ staff could be more creative and try new things, not just copy other clubs. But it’s good they’re open to trying proven ideas. I’m confident it’ll work well, especially if Les is in charge.

    4. allardyces tash

      allardyces tash

      It’s an interesting idea, and it’s good to see Notts trying new things. It’s a bit of a distraction from the team’s current form, but it could be positive in the long run. Maybe Les could start a dating event at the club too? 😅

      What’s coming up next, a Notts County singles club? The Lonely Magpies Heart Club? 😆

  10. I’m grateful for PON too, it’s usually my go-to when I see some of the brilliant content that’s shared on the site. It’s got me curious, my moustache is practically jumping off my face with excitement. Most of my online activity is reading the news, I don’t really participate in other discussion forums. I seldom use social media, I definitely don’t spend time on Twitter. So, what are some of your other favourite websites? I enjoy checking BBC News and Sports, CNET, Android Authority to name a few.

    How about you?

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    2. liampie

      liampie

      pon is my main go to, its the only site i have a quick access link to.

      i do watch youtube but the double ads and constant things they have done in order to block ads, despite me not having anything on my browser that does that has made me consume much less videos. besides all the good creators seem to be leaving, there is a mass exit of them doing so or employing people to run their channels and its not the same.

      facebook i used quite a bit, messenger more so at least to keep tabs on people and i have made it a goal of mine to message mr ram above me. bbc sport, sky sports, some of the papers like the mirror who from time to time do good football articles.

      twitter seldomly, but i only do it mostly to engage with pon and members outside. i thought it gave me a good way to get to know some of them that i really enjoy better.

    3. DangerousSausage

      DangerousSausage

      The best website on the internet (apart from PON of course) is https://engrish.com/ - which focuses on bad English translations, mainly from the Far East ;)

      Another good one is the English Companions' website, a treasure trove of information for anyone interested in Anglo-Saxon history.

      Apart from that, I usually read the Guardian online and always read Martina Hyde's column and I sometimes lurk on an SV Waldhof forum.

    4. Wheelbarrow repair man

      Wheelbarrow repair man

      Oh I've read this wrong with the title being A Discussion on Favourite Websites, I thought you meant Websites produced by Fans (might be an idea for another article) Allardyce's Tash?  Notts official Website,  Notts You tube BBC and of course Pride Of Nottingham.

  11. NCWFC defender Mollie Crump looks ahead to the visit to Solihull Moors.

    Watch her full interview by the link below 👇

     

    1. DeadlyMacca

      DeadlyMacca

      Best wishes to the women’s team. They need victories just as much as the men’s team, but they likely have more support behind them.

    2. liampie

      liampie

      not to be negative but is 26 seconds all they can come up with? why not use their socials to get fans to submit questions and therefore they could make them more meaningful to watch. i felt disappointed to get such a short clip.

      it does not tell me much either. :( 

      i just realised the youtube video is the full one, still quite short but much better.

       

       

  12. We all remember the great goals but what about the great saves?

    This save from England great, Gordon Banks, from a Pele header during the Brazil v England game at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, is my favourite all time greatest save.

     

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    2. Robbie

      Robbie

      A great save from David Seaman from the 2003 FA Cup Semi Final against Sheffield United.

       

    3. SpellbindingCaskey

      SpellbindingCaskey

      Gordon Banks, Peter Shilton, and David Seaman were all top goalkeepers. It’s been some time since we’ve had a keeper of their calibre who’s also outstanding for their club. Jordan Pickford is decent, but he hasn’t lived up to expectations at Everton. Joining them might not have been the best move.

    4. Fozzy

      Fozzy

      That’s my favourite save too @Robbie, I’ve never seen one to better it and even Pele could not believe he got to it.

      We used to have some of the best keepers in the world back then, now you’re struggling to name more than half a dozen as the “sweeper” keeper appears to be more fashionable.

       

  13. 102 years ago today result 

    Aston Villa 3 Notts County 4

    FA Cup 4th round replay. (Quarter final in those days)

    The 4th round tie at meadow lane ended Notts 2 Villa 2

    Notts lost to Huddersfield in the semi final that year.

     

    1. liampie

      liampie

      we have a good history playing villa, we might not always win but they seem to be great games between two good teams despite any difference in the playing levels.

    2. TheSkipper

      TheSkipper

      It’s important to preserve and share our history, especially with new supporters. We should take pride in our past, and Notts fans ought to unite in celebrating it.

    3. Joshua

      Joshua

      A wonderful piece of history indeed. Perhaps one day we’ll go even further and have more to celebrate! 😄

  14. On Saturday Notts take on Wimbledon at Meadow Lane. How many links between the two clubs can we find?

    My contribution is Neil Ardley who managed both teams. How many more links can we find?

    1. Chris

      Chris

      Jake Reeves... Before @Robbie gets it. 🥳😅

    2. Robbie

      Robbie

      You beat me to it @Chris but I have Steve Finnan who played for the Wimbledon youth team and later for Notts and later played for Fulham and Liverpool.

    3. liampie

      liampie

      oh this is hard but i managed to come up with a player i remember @Piethagoram mentioning. he was a very good player i felt, someone i wished we had seen more of during his loan and after he was released from his club, i wished he had signed for us.

      lloyd sam

    1. Robbie

      Robbie

      The big takeaways from this press conference is that the team has been training hard for Saturday's match with Wimbledon & they know that it is going to be a tough match.

      They are treating these last 12 games as a mini league and they will do their up most to try to get as many points as possible.

      The team believes that they still have an excellent chance of making the playoffs, and they want to do their best for the Notts supporters.

      And I still believe too.

       

       

       

    2. liampie

      liampie

      regarding sam austin i think he has done well when given a chance recently, i do like seeing him come on from off the bench in the second half as teams are tiring and expecting us to be more focused down the sides. he finds the pockets of space in the middle and although he works well going wide, he has the ability to bring it back in and then give it to someone like dan crowley.

  15. A big welcome to @StanfordPie we’d love to learn a little more about you, how long have you been a Notts fan?

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    2. Morten Johansen

      Morten Johansen

      Welcome @StanfordPie. Glad to have you here.

    3. TheSkipper

      TheSkipper

      Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @StanfordPie. Don't be a stranger and join in when you can.

    4. StanfordPie

      StanfordPie

      Thank you, for all the welcomes. I think the content on the site is top notch and I look forward to contributing more.

  16. 2XIfVjr.png

    i thought this was worth sharing here, as i agree with everything mentioned in the post.

    1. DeadlyMacca

      DeadlyMacca

      It’s written very well and the words capture my feelings perfectly, I couldn’t have expressed it better. We earned our promotion based on the points we accumulated in the league, but we were lucky or fortunate to beat a strong Chesterfield team on penalties. I think we should be grateful that we had two superior goalkeepers with different strengths. We’ve made significant progress, but some problems from the National League still persist. It might take a while, but Notts will be stronger next season.

    2. Robbie

      Robbie

      Every single Notts fan need to show their loyalty and get behind Stuart and the team on Saturday.

      We are the joint top scorers in the league.

      We are just 7 points off a playoff spot with a game in hand.

      We have everything to play for.

      I say crisis, what crisis?

      Are we in danger of relegation? No.

      Do we still have a chance of promotion? Yes.

      Have we made progress from last year?

      Yes.

       

  17. Can we all welcome our new member @ShannockPie to PoN!

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    2. upthepies

      upthepies

      Hello, welcome to PON @ShannockPie. Please do let us know something about yourself, such as your interest in Notts?

    3. AmericanPie

      AmericanPie

      Welcome, @ShannockPie. We're a friendly bunch of fans and if you do put in any time by commenting, I am certain you will get a lot more out of PON.

    4. allardyces tash

      allardyces tash

      Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @ShannockPie. We're all glad to see that you have joined us.

  18. I’ve been clearing our loft and found some old ornaments wrapped in newspaper, one paper was the Evening Post from 16th March 1998.

    Who remembers our championship winning year under Sam Alardyce?

    53B810C4-F5DB-4797-9871-519742C07123.jpeg

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    2. DangerousSausage

      DangerousSausage

      Sam left us 18 months later @liampie, so he had another full season after that one. We struggled after we went up. We suffered an injury to a key player (Sean Farrell) and couldn't score. But in the end we stayed up comfortably after bringing in a series of strikers (including Stallard) and did well the following season. 

      To put it in the right context, we hadn't played in the fourth division for 30 years until that promotion season. Dropping that far seemed almost as unimaginable as falling into the National League a few years back, and it was really important to the club to bounce back quickly. So it was all the more depressing when things went downhill again after Sam left. 

    3. TheSkipper

      TheSkipper

      It would have been an amazing season to watch unfold, before my time though, but I appreciate reading what fans have to say. @DangerousSausage has some very interesting comments which help to learn more about the season.

    4. Fan of Big Tone

      Fan of Big Tone

      The thing I remember most about that season was Big Sam singing “We are the Champions” whilst holding the trophy aloft.

       

  19. This day when we beat the mighty Spurs at Meadow Lane.

     

    1. Chris

      Chris

      John Chiedozie was a special talent, from all the videos I have seen of him playing. The more I wished I had been lucky to have seen it live, instead of just footage.

  20. Morning everyone, I’ve got a nasty dose of man flu, I reckon I caught it off @Chris when I read one of his posts. 😂

    Mrs. T is pampering me but she refuses to wear a nurses uniform. :huh2:

    Anyway I won’t be doing much this weekend but it won’t stop me having a curry tonight, Mrs. T is cooking a nice chicken biryani.

    Whats everyone else up to this weekend?

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    2. liampie

      liampie

      week days its all work, non stop and i am reaching the point where i feel overtime needs to be reduced.

      saturday i was looking forward to going to bradford even though i did not have any company, i felt disappointed when the match was called off because of the wasted fuel and time but thats football. i decided to drive to manchester to meet up with @TheSkipper, which was good. sunday is always usually the same for me, shopping and visit my mum.

    3. Fan of Big Tone

      Fan of Big Tone

      On 03/03/2024 at 15:46, Chris said:

      I won't say what @super_pie decided to buy him, but it made us laugh.

      I’m guessing it was a bag of marbles, am I right @super_ram?. :rollonfloorlaughing:

    4. Chris
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    2. Chris

      Chris

      I didn't get a chance to publish one of these stories yesterday, so it's a little content crazy today, but I have put a lot of effort into this. I stayed up last night to ensure today's stories would go out in a timely fashion.

      Check them out!

      Provided nothing changes, I still aim to publish a preview and match report (if someone else wants to write the preview, please let me know... I'm giving it a pass).

      I think this is the most I have published and written in a day. 😂😁

    3. Chris

      Chris

      The managers page has been updated to reflect on the appointment of Stuart Maynard.

      https://prideofnottingham.co.uk/club/manager/

    4. TheSkipper

      TheSkipper

      I penned a brief blog post about the booing, trying to shed some light on the situation. Like some of the remarks, I hope it’s a one-time thing, but with the growing pressure on Stuart Maynard, I wouldn’t wager on it.

  22. I don’t believe one person can pinpoint everything that’s currently happening with Notts. Performances have shifted from being quite entertaining and yielding some excellent results at the start of the season to being absolutely dreadful. When Notts collapses, they do so dramatically, and I find no solace in seeing our club struggle. We’ve transitioned from resembling Juve to a struggling Udinese within the same season. What might be pressure, injuries, fatigue, loss of manager etc. is starting to become a more serious issue with more fans increasingly losing their patience. So, how does Notts navigate this complex situation? It’s not as simple as winning games or sacking Stuart Maynard. Results could go a long way, but at this stage in the season, I can’t foresee a dramatic change in form. The simplest thing anyone can suggest is to win the remaining games, but considering just how many the club has lost recently, there needs to be a more collective solution.

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    2. menzinho

      menzinho

      I think not adding to our defence over the summer was a mistake, it's easy to say in hindsight now but at the same time I totally understand why you'd give the players who got you promoted the chance to prove themselves. The recruitment team (overall) have done a pretty good job. The January window is far from ideal to be doing a lot of business. The simplest reason we didn’t sign any defenders in their peak could just be because we didn’t have/find any good available options. (Insert joke about a statue being better than our defenders here) But imagine we signed two CB’s permanently because “we thought we had too” but there were doubts about if they were good enough and that turned out to be true, that’s another 2 players on the books for x years. I’m sure it’ll be addressed in the summer when we can get the right players in.

      I don’t think we need to deviate too far from what’s made us successful since the Reedtz brothers came in and I don’t think we will. It’s just cutting out stupid mistakes and playing safer at times, just knocking it out for a throw or clearing a ball into the stands every now and again won’t change our style.

      In terms of defending, yes, we need induvial quality but I also think we need proper wing-backs if we’re going to stick with the 3-4-2-1. (Basically we need to play some more defenders and not just 3!) We were able to play JJ and Nemane in the league below because our quality was a level above and the oppositions quality was not great. Neither really play like wingbacks let’s be honest they are wingers who just drop back occasionally to make up the numbers when we aren’t on the ball. When was the last time an actual wing-back had 20 assists? It just doesn’t happen.

    3. liampie

      liampie

      going into the transfer window, i did have hopes that we would sign an experienced defender but we brought in jaden warner and lewis macari permanently. both looked okay at the time, i did hope that we would still make a signing that made us feel that the defence would have someone fresh and experienced to help reduce the mistakes made in games.

      i like jaden warner but i think we dont help him at times with repeatedly changing where he starts. i think we need to figure out who the best player is in the middle of the back three and when that turns to four or whatever it does not lose shape for certain players.

      i love that our owners are ready to invest but my point about the jata fee, we could have spent it adding depth to cover the injuries and avoiding some of these pointless loans we have had. its been a poor season for bringing in players on loan, almost like its been an after thought or panic signing. :( 

    4. TheSkipper

      TheSkipper

      The football has still been pretty good, I mean we’ve come a long way. At the start of the season, there were fans who complained that Macaulay Langstaff hadn’t scored and questioned if he could make the grade at League Two level. Then there was the worry about not being able to score, despite the form being good and us maintaining a healthy top 3 place.

      I don’t remember when exactly more people started complaining about the defence, but I’ve never seen any comments blaming this on Luke Williams, even though it was a problem before Stuart Maynard took over. Our football hasn’t changed all that much, we just let in goals and need to score more than those who find our defence easy enough. It means that it’s much harder to get results, but we aren’t performing all that badly. There are games where we are quite poor, but it’s because of our attack that we aren’t struggling to score. If this was the case, I would be more worried, but I think we’ll improve soon.

  23. And to think we haven't reached March yet.

     

    1. Joshua

      Joshua

      We’re hopeful that Jodi Jones’ performance could kick-start the results Notts require, but we can’t rely on just one player. The defence needs to step up, but regardless, it’s been a good season for Jodi Jones in terms of attack.

    2. liampie

      liampie

      its great to see his assists, i love watching jodi going forward and this season is one for him to remember for sure.

  24. Apart from the National League, would you consider the Premier League to be the subsequent most challenging division in which to achieve success? I am not referring to the quality of play, but rather the difficulty in accomplishing objectives.

    Additionally, why do you believe that English managers are increasingly being disregarded for top-flight positions, particularly towards the higher end of the standings?

    For instance, Eddie, who many might have expected to struggle whilst adapting to a wealthier club like Newcastle United. Nonetheless, it is invigorating to observe his performance.

    When Newcastle United dismissed Steve Bruce, they might have opted for any manager, but they selected Eddie Howe. What are your thoughts on this matter?

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    2. KB1862

      KB1862

      @Robbie Agreed, Luton are a club that build as a team, play as a team and win, lose or draw as a team. 

      Alf Ramsay won the World Cup in 66 by selecting players because they fit in to his team not because of how good an individual was. 

      Alex Ferguson also built a team. Bringing through the class of 92 and making them as one. Neville, Keane, Becks, Scholes all those guys say that they were a family and Fergie bought them together. That's why they became so good. Yes, it was a superstar team but they were also bought down to earth to be a team as opposed to an individual. 

      It's a benefit having talented individuals in teams but when they don't work as a team, it doesn't quite happen for them. Take the so called "golden generation" of England for example. A star studded line up but never managed to achieve anything when perhaps they should have. Mostly due to the club cliques formed.

    3. AmericanPie

      AmericanPie

      On 08/02/2024 at 20:42, Robbie said:

      People tend to forget that Association Football is a TEAM game. Over the last 20 years or so, the norm has been to buy the best players and get them all to play together. I believe that the top managers think along those lines, but some notable managers of the past built great teams out of, what they would call today, just ordinary players.

      Jimmy Sirrel built teams, so did Brian Clough and Bill Shankly was another one.

      A modern example was what happened at Leicester a few years ago when they shocked everyone & won the premier league. You couldn't say that Leicester was full of superstars, but they were a great team, that could play together perfectly.

      Luton are playing well because they've become a TEAM playing well with each other. I think they have a great chance of staying up.

      They constructed teams starting from the back, with a solid keeper, defense, hardworking midfielder, and clinical forwards. They identified what was lacking, regardless of age, and integrated their style into their envisioned way of playing. Brian Clough had Pete Taylor, a great player spotter. Jimmy Sirrel focused on homegrown players and coaching to fulfill potential. Nowadays, clubs emphasise ability and, more recently, statistics.

    4. liampie

      liampie

      i think all of the english leagues are difficult, the national leagues a joke with only two promotions and one of those being via the playoffs. harrogate and sutton dont realise how special their achievements are. league two this season has shown its difficult but hopefully we can start to steady and go on to improve next season. with four teams going up its not as hard as it could be.

      league one is quite a stretch if you dont have the money to invest in the players. i think once we do get back there we will need a few seasons just to establish ourselves so that we dont come back straight down to league two.

      the championship has to be our dream for any team but you need to have the right balance of finances and good enough players. i think its likely teams will do a us or yeovil. :( 

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