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A 2nd successive win for Notts against a tough Fleetwood side at ML today. Hit man Dennis adds to his goal tally early in the 2nd half that proved to be the difference between the two sides.
Martin Paterson will be happy with the clean sheet too, the first of the season & he will be happy that Notts saw out the game without conceding a late goal.
So who's your PON Man of the Match today. I have chosen the Notts players who started the game for you to make your choice.
Those players are.
Roos, Aljofree, McDonald, Bedeau, Gordon, Norburn, Palmer, Tsaroula, Iorpenda, Jatta, Dennis.
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The Modern Legend of Robin Hood paints a picture of a Penniless Noble Man, outlawed by Prince John and the Sherriff of Nottingham, hiding in Sherwood Forest Robbing The Rich and Giving Money to the Poor. He has been portrayed on both the Silver Screen by many Actors, but possibly Best and most Memorably by Errol Flynn in the 1938 film The Adventures of Robin Hood, and the T.V series of the same name starring Richard Green. But could the Heroic Outlaw been an actual living Man?
Robin's story revolves around Robin of Loxley a Discredited Noble man in the Reign of Richard the Lionheart. He had all his Lands and Title taken from him by Richard's Younger Brother John, because of his support for King who was away fighting in the Crusades. However the first Ballard's of Robin Hood began to be told in 1377, the last year of the Reign of Edward III and was quoted has a yeoman in the time of our Comely King Edward. Which means this Robin lived in either the Reign of Edward I Edward II or Edward III. Records show that one Robert Hood a Forester was member of the Army of Thomas Earl of Lancashire, who made a bid for the English Throne, during the Reign of Edward II. At that time the King was Very Unpopular and he made a trip North to Nottingham where he learned of Thomas's Rebellion. The King's Army, Ambushed and Crushed the Earl's Force, the Remnants of which scatted including Robert, who along with Little John, Much the Miller's Son and Will Scarlett hid and lived in the Greenwood.
So what makes Robert Hood a a Candidate for Robin Hood? Firstly Robin was a nickname for Robert and Robert Hood was a Forester by Trade. Therefore used to living in the Woods. He was a product of the times and if Robert made a living by robbing the Rich, he wouldn't have given money to the Poor, but would have kept it, helping him and his men's survival. Robert was also married to Matilda, who's nickname was Marian, so it would appear that Robert or Robin's wife also went to live with her husband in his Woodland Camp. It is said that Robin remained and lived in the Greenwood for 22 years. Then one day he visited Kirklees Priory which at that time was run by Elizabeth de Stayton who was the cousin of his wife Matilda/Marian, to be Bled for his health a common thing in those days but for reason's unknown, a Nun in the Priory betrayed Robert and left him to bleed to Death. So was Robert the Real Life Robin Hood?
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There must be some truth in the story, or it wouldn’t have lasted so long. Over time, it’s likely changed a bit, like a game of Chinese whispers, with people adding their own bits to it.
Still, it’s something Nottingham should be proud of. It’s part of our history and worth sharing to help bring in visitors and celebrate what makes the city special.
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@DangerousSausage. It was Rumoured that Robin could eat 3 Shredded Wheat!!
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According to folklore, Maid Marian had a short engagement to Robin
Marian haste🤣
Hello, my name is Geoff.
I am 49 and have supported Notts since I was 7. I now live in the United States because of work, but I still manage to travel back and watch a few games in person. I grew up in Wollaton and still feel a strong connection to the area.
I enjoy hiking, fishing and watching sport. I also like discussing ideas and hearing different views.
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hello @danielpie1862, its great to have you here with us. you should enjoy being a part of the pon community. welcome from me and many more members.
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Hello, @danielpie1862. Welcome to PON! I hope you like and enjoy being part of the community here on the Pride of Nottingham.
Feel free to tell us a little about yourself.
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Hello, @danielpie1862. It's nice to see you have started your journey on PoN by commenting already. Welcome to the site.
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Hello, @danielpie1862. I am recently new to the site, but I hope you continue to join in and keep increasing your post count. Its good to read different fans thoughts.
Last year at school, my teacher gave me a task to make old-style internet graphics like signatures. I looked on Reddit and saw that forums like Pride of Nottingham had cool userbars in people’s signatures. They look a bit retro, but I think they’re really cool.
I saw one made by @CliftonMagpie and it has a modern twist. It looks smart and I really like the style.
If anyone wants one, I’d be happy to make it for them. Just let me know.
I’ve already made one with a Notts County theme, but I can customise them to anything you like. I’ll share it if people are interested.
I can do the logo, the writing and the design idea. I’ve seen some examples on Reddit and I’ll make mine the same size as Clifton’s, 500 by 35 pixels.
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Dorking Wanderers, who beat Notts in an actual game of football just three years ago, have signed a 54-year-old fan to play in goal after their only goalkeeper got injured. The former North Holmwood keeper hung up his gloves in 1997. But he still plays walking football, so that's OK.
I knew I shouldn't have given up hope. Where are my gloves?
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Poor Dorking, a friend told me this before Notts kicked off against Fleetwood.
I was led to believe the fan was asked to play from the stands, but this doesn't seem to be the case, and I ask myself, why not just go out and sign a proper keeper? Even if it was someone young who had been released from a league club. It's great for the fan, but nothing more than a publicity stunt otherwise.
Dorking described Dunn as a "staunch supporter" and "multiple promotion winner" at local level in a statement on their website.
"Playing in goal is like riding a bike – you never forget it," said Dunn.
I respect his comments about wanting to keep a clean sheet, but the "riding the bike" comment is a very humorous quip. If he concedes a hatful of goals, the opposition is going to have their fun taunting him even more, knowing this.
I can see a meme coming!!
2 hours ago, DangerousSausage said: It looks like he wasn't in the squad after all @Chris. Should have realised it was a publicity stunt after the walking football comment 😄
A good April's fools has gone out of the window.
I didn't look much into it, just clicked the link but it appears they have signed Joe Wright from Barnet.
Martin Paterson said he thinks we've played better football than we did against Fleetwood Town. I thought that was a bit unfair. It sounded like something said to calm fans who are unhappy with how the season has started. Ironically, those same fans might be the ones putting pressure on Paterson in his role as head coach.
I don’t think we’ve had a better home performance than the one against Fleetwood. We created chances, and while we could’ve been more inventive, it felt like a solid 90 minutes overall.
It wasn’t just a short spell of good play. We had two strong periods where Notts attacked and defended well. Fleetwood were well organised and knew how to frustrate a team like ours that prefers to play the ball on the ground.
Considering how the season began, I thought we defended much better and showed enough attacking intent to deserve more than a 1–0 scoreline.
Even though I’ve praised Fleetwood, I do think they were poor in some areas. Their finishing was lacking, maybe because of how well we defended. The chances they did get didn’t really trouble us.
I haven’t seen the away games, but I’ve been at every home match. I haven’t seen us play with such confidence that we looked certain to win. That doesn’t mean we don’t need to improve, but it shows how far we’ve come since the shaky start. In earlier games, we let teams push us around and use tricks to gain an edge. Our fitness looked off, the passing was sloppy, and the midfield felt empty. Against Fleetwood, we improved in all those areas.
I wouldn’t call it an ugly win. I’d say it was full of spirit and determination. The squad looks like it’s starting to settle, and Paterson seems to be managing the players well, making smart changes during the game.
So why does it sound like he’s trying to please the fans?
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I hope Martin Paterson starts talking more about how the team plays and what went well. That might help the players do even better. He should still say what needs fixing, but not in a mean way. Just be fair and clear. If he does that, he won’t need to say he’s being honest. We’ll be able to tell by how Notts play on the pitch.
It’s better when the football shows the truth, not just the words in interviews.
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Yes, I agree it was our best full 90 minutes, but I don’t think the football itself was our best. What matters most is turning games like that into three points. I also think Martin Paterson is trying to take some of the pressure off himself with the way he’s speaking.
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2 hours ago, Ash said: Just be fair and clear. If he does that, he won’t need to say he’s being honest. We’ll be able to tell by how Notts play on the pitch.
Most managers repeat themselves, but I don’t understand why Martin Paterson always says things like “if I’m honest”, “being honest”, or “I’m an honest person”. At first it didn’t bother me, and I even stuck up for him, but now it’s starting to wear thin.
After a good win, hearing him focus on the negatives feels disappointing. It takes away from the moment and makes it harder to enjoy the progress we’re making.
It’s frustrating to hear him trying to please the wrong crowd. The football should be doing the talking, and it’s starting to show signs of improvement. I do believe we’re heading in the right direction, as long as the hard work continues. Let the results speak for themselves, and the rest will follow.
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An excellent podcast from Paul Mace this morning. It's well worth a viewing.
He discusses an excellent point made by a supporter that Notts don't have to play well to win anymore.
"Winning ugly" is better than playing great football but still losing. Wimbledon, Bradford, & Port Vale won promotion by playing ugly & they got promoted but Notts didn't.
Do PON members think that getting a win is more important than playing well & dominating possession but failing to win. Has there been a subtle change in the Notts footballing philosophy under Martin Paterson?
Do you all think a change such as this can be successful & would you welcome it.
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On 07/09/2025 at 18:25, menzinho said: It’s weird now in football that being entertained is almost as important was winning though. I don’t know how others would feel but I would certainly rather see a 3-3 than a 0-0.
Of course. There have been some great 0-0 games over the years, not many but still there has been a few, but a 3-3 shows attacking football from both teams and more than likely an end to end game which is always great to see. That's how football used to be and why it was so much more enjoyable to watch than today's game. Teams used to live by the saying "if you score 3 we'll score 4". Especially during the 90s/00s this was the case, it was a faster paced end to end kind of game back then. Now, as has been said, the game today is more about stats and teams seem to be falling in line by playing a generic style of play where it's play out from the back possession based game. Which doesn't always make for great viewing seeing how slow the building up tends to be.
Sometimes you do have to win ugly. Obviously managers don't plan out their teams to go out and win ugly they still want to play the style they've worked on in the training ground but that all just depends on how the opposition sets out, how well you can keep them out defensively and how effective it can be to execute the game plan set out by the manager.
Sean Dyche has mentioned it on a podcast, I can't remember it word for word but it was something a long the lines of teams must set up for the opposition rather than sticking to a game plan. It's hard to argue with that especially when, as I've already said in this, teams set up generically by playing a build up from the back possession style won't necessarily work against teams that press high up. Sometimes you do just have to re-adjust and ping it over the top due to the high line of the opposition to get in behind. I get the feeling that's what Paterson was referring to in his post-match interview when he said "there's a reason I play Jatta and Dennis together, you can do the maths on that one". Big man little man partnership, unless I'm mistaken by that.
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It's always good to have the winning habit. If you're in the habit of picking up points in games you didn't have the better of or were on a knife-edge, you can't sustain a promotion push.
That said, our recent good run isn't a result of us suddenly deciding to turn into Wimbledon. We're not booting the ball up the field or into touch because it's part of some grand plan, but because our passing and possession of the ball isn't on point. We're all happy enough because we've got 10 points out of the last 12, but the mood can turn quickly if the results stop coming.
In the last few games we've developed a habit of giving the ball away or, when we're under pressure, just aimlessly launching it up the field (and thus losing possession) rather than trying to keep the ball. We won't always get away with that. However, it's early days and maybe we should have a bit of faith that this team will bed in some more.
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6 minutes ago, DangerousSausage said: In the last few games we've developed a habit of giving the ball away or, when we're under pressure, just aimlessly launching it up the field (and thus losing possession) rather than trying to keep the ball.
That could be solved. It sounds like something that needs to be worked on on the training ground. Pressurised play keep ball. Aligning the players in areas to make options visible and having a get out rather than having to boot it aimlessly long. But, it could also come down to not quite having the suitable players able to carry those tasks out.
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i liked him, i thought he was good but i do agree he never seemed the same. i think he was more frozen out of the squad because the club wanted to inject more pace and thats the one area he is not all that blessed in. hes quick enough, but not all that fast and i think it shows how we need to get the best out of players even after injuries. i hope curtis edwards does well with his next club.
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I feel like Curtis Edwards has caught us out twice. When he first arrived, there wasn’t much expectation, but he put in some good performances before getting injured. This season, he’s drifted out of the squad and ended up in the position many expected when he first signed. It’s a shame, because he did show promise early on.
His time playing abroad seemed like it might bring something different to the team, but we never really saw that side of him. It didn’t translate into anything special on the pitch. I don’t think it’s all down to Edwards. It feels more like Notts have shifted focus. The club’s priorities have changed, and that’s left him behind.
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I’m sad to see Curtis Edwards leave. I don’t think we ever saw him at his best over a long spell, but early on he looked like a solid professional. Another club will benefit from having him, and I hope he feels proud to have played for us.
https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2025/september/03/statement--chris---alex/
Owners Chris and Alex Reedtz have issued a statement following the closure of the transfer window.
It’s been a busy summer at Meadow Lane, marked by the appointment of a new coaching team and the assembly of a squad we believe can build on last season’s play-off semi-final finish.
We’ve focused on instilling greater intensity and athleticism — qualities we believe will enhance our competitiveness throughout a demanding League Two campaign. Our 11 new signings will all contribute to this in their own way, while also possessing the technical attributes that are crucial to the club’s playing philosophy.
While some of last season’s high-performing players have moved on, we have confidence in their replacements and have also retained the likes of Alassana Jatta - who is now committed to the club until 2027 after we triggered a clause in his contract. We wish him every success for the season ahead.
In recent years, alongside football projects such as the reconstruction of our stadium pitch and the redevelopment of our training base, we’ve made significant investments in the club’s infrastructure — including the development of padel courts, the Nest and our Learning and Innovation Centre - income from which is, in its entirety, used to support the club’s continued growth on and off the field. These investments are in addition to the significant sums we, as owners, continue to inject into the club every year to cover operating costs.
By successfully developing and delivering such innovative projects our CEO, Joe Palmer, and his team are laying the foundations for the club to become less reliant on owner funding and traditional income streams, in line with our long-term goal to put Notts County in a position of financial sustainability.
Our approach becomes even more important when you consider the recent introduction of the Independent Football Regulator, which will soon increase pressure on clubs to demonstrate sound financial practices for the good of the game and its supporters.
While there’s still plenty of work to do in this area — particularly with projects like the Nest still in their early stages — the club's positive off-field progress, combined with recent player transfer income, has led us to set the strongest playing budget of our tenure so far.
We believe this budget is competitive with most clubs targeting promotion to League One this season and reflects our commitment to delivering excitement, entertainment and, hopefully, success to our loyal supporters.
We look forward to hosting a fans’ forum in the near future, details of which will be announced soon, and will be at Meadow Lane on Saturday to support the team against Fleetwood Town.
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The owners gave a decent statement. I do think they could have gone into more detail, though. It would’ve helped to confirm if any more bids came in for Alassana Jatta, and explain what the club actually did to sort the situation. Triggering his extension seems the most likely reason for the back spasm injury, which came at the worst time when we really needed him.
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I imagine this is the club’s way of trying to calm some of the concerns around the rumours and the lack of clear updates. It doesn’t really offer much, though. The message feels quite shallow and full of corporate language. I think they could’ve shared more, especially about what they’re actually working on behind the scenes.
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i think the statements always tend to be standard and routine, but that does not mean the club should not release them. i would actually like to hear from jason palmer like we did with jason turner, a regular update gave fans something to be optimistic about. palmer tends to get a lot of credit for things at least by the club, without any communication with us and i am sure hes a busy person but his report with us fans should be of high importance.
i am glad jatta has extended, i do think he will be gone before the end of his deal but provided we get good money for him it will be fine.
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Well, ahead of today’s game with Fleetwood - at least the pitch is fit!
Hopefully, some of our returning players will soon get an opportunity to get in some game time. I go along with MP, having the likes of Ness & Robertson back plus Jatta returning from suspension is similar to acquiring “new” signings.
COYP
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Thanks @theAnticlough . Maybe I'll put forward for the Technical Board 🙃
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The training sessions seem to be making a real difference now. The midfield looks more settled, and the movement off the ball is starting to improve. It’s still an area we need to keep working on, especially when we’re trying to break teams down. Scott Robertson coming back is a big boost, he’s looked sharp and seems to have added a bit of muscle too, which should help him hold his own in the middle.
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I was told sand was put down to help get the game on; I thought it might have impacted the performance or made the pitch difficult to play on, but it seemed to have no effect. The pitch didn't look great, with it, but at least it allowed the game to be played.
I am not really a fan of seeing the starting XI warm up in the absence of the bench, and even uninvolved players.
But the fitness levels do appear to be improving, and more of the squad are benefiting from this as it isn't taking their focus when they tire out. They kept going against Fleetwood, and I think Ollie Norburn has benefited from this. With him returning to a higher level of fitness, I believe he will start to make more of an impact, and I loved seeing him go in with his tackles more confidently.
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Part of it, I believe, is other leagues have started to replicate how La Liga would bank on its marketable names that featured in the league; PSG have made a habit of signing big names as a means to milk the money a player like Lee Kang-in. It's also a side effect of La Liga clubs overspending and now having to cut back as a means of continuing to operate.
It's also not very exciting as it once was. Spanish football is more technical and can be boring because teams just try to out-muscle each other in this department. The amount of hoofball games I have seen over the years where it's the smaller teams that tend to use traditional wingers to break through defenses with pace.
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I'm trying to figure out why I am familiar with the name, but looking at the squad, I'm not so sure. It's good to see teams like these doing well; it makes a change. It's partly why I have always liked newly promoted teams from the Championship getting a run in the Premier League (Luton, Wigan, Barnsley, Bradford, etc.).
I did note their keeper is their captain, something which not a lot of fans tend to favour.
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3 hours ago, Robbie said: The players liked him & it could have been possible that Didzy might have stayed if Maynard was still Head Coach
Not sure, players became too comfortable and Didzy appeared to leave for the £
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I think the club knew Stuart Maynard had lost support after the AFC Wimbledon game. Now we have to hope Martin Paterson can keep things moving in the right direction. I like how he manages matches, he’s not afraid to make changes or take players off when needed.
12 hours ago, Piethagoram said: Not sure, players became too comfortable and Didzy appeared to leave for the £
Didzy recently said he thought he was going to retire. It says a lot when he leaves Notts open to criticism for not offering more money to keep him, only to join the highest bidder who’s likely to go up. His loyalty as a fan doesn’t seem to count for much.
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There are quite a lot of teams which have ex-Notts players in both camps, and on occasion, former coaching staff. I would be cheering on Yeovil more than I would York City. I have always had a soft spot for Yeovil ever since they signed Paddy Madden back when I was recommending Notts to take a look at him. One day, I might try to get to a game like this if it doesn't clash with Notts just to get more experience outside of watching Notts live.
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Game 7 - The Fishermen (H)
Team - Fleetwood Town
Date - 06/09/2025 14:00
Where - Meadow Lane
What would your starting line-up be? 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.
Notts did well against a tough Fleetwood side. Fleetwood clearly came with a plan to break up the play and keep the ball in the air, just as someone mentioned before kick-off. At the same time, they wanted something from the match, which made it more lively. I think Notts could have played more directly at times, but overall it was a good 90 minutes.
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It wasn’t the smoothest display, but it showed real grit from Notts when it mattered. Fleetwood were lively down the right in the first half and caused plenty of trouble, with Roos needing to make a few strong saves to keep things level. On another day, they might have taken one of those chances, but Notts held firm and didn’t fold under pressure.
Dennis took his goal well, showing calmness in front of the net, and Jatta looked lively before being forced off. What stood out most was how the substitutes helped steady things late on. Paterson made smart changes at the right time, and it’s clear he’s not afraid to act when the game needs it. The bench looks much stronger now, even with Dennis and Jatta starting together, and that depth could be key as the season goes on.
There’s a lot to be pleased about beyond the scoreline. The team showed resilience, the manager made good decisions, and the squad looks more balanced. Winning in tough conditions, especially when the performance isn’t perfect, is a sign of progress. It’s not always about flair, sometimes it’s about finding a way, and Notts did just that.
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Fleetwood Town looked poor in the first half. They didn’t create anything that worried me, apart from one chance they wasted. Kelle Roos did well to hold his ground, even if the shot was straight at him. Notts looked close to scoring throughout, and once Matt Dennis got the goal, it felt like a second was coming. Then we started misplacing passes and lost control a bit. Still, a very good win and a solid team performance overall.
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Do we need another striker? With the transfer window closing on Monday, Dennis and Jatta are the only two fit and available strikers at the club. Nobody knows what's happened with Traore.
I personally think we need another strong, physical striker who can dominate aerially as this will then allow Dennis and AJ to play off him and make runs in behind. Even though Jatta is 6ft 4, last season he only won 35% of aerial duals.
Here are three options I’d recommend to Roberto Gagliardi
Option 1 – Joe Ironside
The 31-year-old Englishman has been out of favour at Doncaster. After playing 39 games for them in their title winning season, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist, he is yet to feature in a league matchday squad. He’s only played a total of 43 minutes in Doncaster’s two EFL Cup fixtures. Last season Joe won just under half of his aerial duals. Despite being a physical presence up front, he went the entire season without picking up a card! Although he won’t have the resell value the owners want on new signings, I think he would be a very clever addition.
Option 2 – Jayden Stockley
Like Ironside, Stockley has fallen out of favour at Port Vale. After contributing 18 goal contributions in his 38 matches in Vale’s promotion winning season, he has been an unused sub in 2 league games, only playing 90 mins in their EFL cup game against Blackpool. This summer Stockley has fallen down the pecking order as Vale have signed three forwards, could this indicate an exit? If we look at his stats, he won 57.3% of aerial duals. For me Notts are crying out for a player like this, someone who’s just able to be a physical presence at the top of the pitch.
Option 3 – Ollie Pearce
I must include him! The man who’s scored 104 goals in 151 games for Worthing and York in the National League and National League South. This season, he’s already contributed a goal and an assist in four games. But there seems to be a sense of chaos around the LNER stadium as manager Adam Hinshelwood has been sacked, only four games into the season and there are also a few murmurs that Pearce could be on his way out the club. For the past three seasons he’s scored 25+ goals, in this time he has also dealt with a step up in league. Only downside might be his age, but he’d be a striker who will score you goals!
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I thought Mai Traore looked decent against Fleetwood. He was more involved and seemed to read the game well, even though it was just a short appearance. I think every club should have at least four strikers, even if one is a young lad still learning the ropes.
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@NottsTastic, yeah he was the best of the subs. Seemed a lot more up for it
We’ll have to see how Mai Traoré gets on now the transfer window’s shut. There’s not much room to bring anyone else in, so I’m puzzled why MP asked for signings when it seemed unlikely. Was it just a distraction, or maybe wishful thinking? I’m not sure, but Traoré needs to prove himself now.
Good morning it’s a new week and a new month. White rabbits, etc.
The day hasn’t started well for me, I’ve lost a filling so that means another visit to the dentist. Sigh.
I hope everyone else is ok. Have a great day,
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I had a walk with Jake today, another excuse for him to look for more of those Premier League trading cards he has started collecting. He unpacked a signed Everton player, which is hand-signed and one of x amount. He even gave me one of Ian Wright, as they are including some club legends in the series, and it's a very nice card.
It's proudly in a plastic sleeve and top loader, so it's safe. I never did this when I was younger; I collected them and would look at the cards. I never really cared if they had value; I just liked having them.
It presented the perfect opportunity to pay a surprise visit to Super, and we intended to be there for about an hour, but we stayed much longer as we talked about things and caught up. Leaving just in time to get something that was being cooked back at home. The positives were my legs only seldomly hurting while walking, and I don't feel too bad.
A much more positive week than it had started.
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15 minutes ago, Chris said: It presented the perfect opportunity to pay a surprise visit to Super, and we intended to be there for about an hour, but we stayed much longer as we talked about things and caught up. Leaving just in time to get something that was being cooked back at home. The positives were my legs only seldomly hurting while walking, and I don't feel too bad.
A much more positive week than it had started.
Yes a very nice surprise.I wasn't expecting a visit & it gave me an excuse not to do any weeding or other garden work today.Anyway it wasn't exactly sunny and inviting in the garden.
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It’s back to school tomorrow. I’m hoping the day goes quickly and doesn’t feel like it’s dragging. The first day back always seems to move slowly and can be a bit dull. It’ll be nice to catch up with my friends, but for me, the day really starts at 3:15pm.
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Notts Women travel to fellow Division 1 team, (4th tier) Sheffield FC Women today for their 2nd group stage match of this season's League Cup competition. Kick off 2pm.
In their previous Group match, Notts Women lost to tier 3 side, Derby County Women. Notts will be hoping to get a win today to have a chance of qualifying for the knockout stage.
On Saturday Notts take on Fleetwood at Meadow Lane, how many links can we find between the two clubs, players, managers, coaches, owners etc.
I’ll start you off with Matthew Virtue-Thick (although I think he’s dropped the last part of his name 😆) he joined us from Liverpool on loan in 2018 and made 13 appearances, he currently plays for Fleetwood.
Let’s see how many links we can find.
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sam stubbs @Piethagoram 😊
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John Sheridan
Chicksen and Adam Campbell for players (albeit on loan for Fleetwood I think)
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Nathan Tyson
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Remember coming into High Level in the 60s from Grantham with my Dad when we came to Meadow Lane....before my Dad got a car...
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The site could have easily been converted to a Tram station using all the Tunnels to easily get access Nottingham & adjoining Towns. Just look at the money that could have been saved instead of the waste that resulted.
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I’ve only ever known one train station in Nottingham, and I don’t like what they did to it when they fixed it up. It used to look really nice, but now it feels like they’ve mixed in new styles that don’t match the old building. It looks a bit messy now.
It’s easier for taxis, parking and dropping people off, which is good. But they’ve messed up how the station looks, and that’s a shame. Trying to catch a train there can be really annoying. Sometimes they change the platform just five minutes before it leaves, and it makes everything stressful.
I don’t understand why Nottingham is so bad at this. Other places seem to manage better.
https://x.com/Official_NCFC/status/1963645650836623563?t=JGioDBUeLnaQSntGRsYP4w&s=19
A precautionary pitch inspection will take place at Meadow Lane tomorrow ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two fixture against Fleetwood Town, following remedial works to combat a rare fungal disease.
While a substantial amount of dead grass has had to be removed from the playing surface, we're confident it will be playable this weekend - however we are supportive of the EFL's wishes for a qualified official to carry out their own precautionary inspection (11am), along with a representative from the Sports Turf Research Institute, in good time ahead of the game. An update will follow thereafter.
The disease in question is a soil-based pathogen, which spreads rapidly and causes significant damage to perennial ryegrass. This was identified earlier this week by our ground staff and subsequently verified by independent plant pathologists.
Although robust preventative measures are embedded in our turf management programme, the disease - which originates in continental Europe and has recently been observed at several other clubs - has taken hold due to this summer’s exceptionally warm and humid conditions.
Since the diagnosis, our grounds team have worked tirelessly to contain the issue and implement a recovery strategy - and we would like to stress that this highly unfortunate development is no fault of any individual or the club.
We expect the pitch to make a steady recovery over the coming weeks.
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I haven’t got my ticket yet, I’ll wait to see the outcome of the pitch inspection.
Hopefully it’ll go ahead.
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The match goes ahead after a pitch inspection, right time to get my tickets. 
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Transfer deadline day. What are we expecting? Any ins or outs? I would be surprised, but stranger things have happened. Maybe we will see some loans to the National League after today.
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Just because Jatta has had is contract extended by another 12 months doesn't mean that the Club won't sell the player at the next available transfer window if another club makes an offer the brothers can't refuse.
All this extension is basically doing is keeping Jatta's value a little higher than it might have been. I still think that Jatta will be very marketable if he starts scoring again, & strikes up a good partnership with Dennis.
I think we've already picked up that the money earned from the sale of players goes into the running costs of the club, such as wages & running costs, & we may even see other players sold if the price is right.
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Jatta could still leave in January @Robbie, but this means we're under less pressure to sell if the price isn't right. If he were out of contract in the summer, there would have been clubs trying to exploit that and sign him for a reduced fee in January. Now we can name our price (or just keep him).
I'm disappointed another striker hasn't come in for competition though, especially if we're playing two up top. I'm very happy with Dennis but we'll be very thin as soon as injuries and suspensions come into play.
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Yeah, that Jatta could still leave in January is a given.
But the year extension is a massive pressure release which will have knock-on effects to MP's team selection, the media focus, and maybe the mood of the squad
Jatta turns 27 in January, his next contract could be the most important of his career/life. We should have a highly motivated player for the rest of the season/half-season.
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I should have written a travelogue some years back, following #Notts to Jyväskylä Finland !
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This thread is to give you updates on important news regarding the Womens & Girls teams throughout the Summer and close season.
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i have to agree that iorpenda looked very comfortable, i felt a bit nervous with him being on the team sheet as a starter but i thought he went about the first half with a lot of intent. the foul he drew, i think might have been given if he did not drop to the floor like a championship player.
it got a lot of fans backs up near me towards the referee but i think if he drawn more contact and went down naturally i do think it would have been given as a foul.
he worked very hard in a lot of the attacking play which was brilliant to see. thought him and matt palmer did a lot of work to encourage us to attack positively.
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I agree @Sir Magpie that Tom Iorpenda played well in that first half. We all thought that it would be hard to replace George Abbott, but it does appear on this first league showing that he has slotted in well which is very encouraging..
He may not be the same type of player as George Abbott but he has a way of playing & style that could be very useful to Notts in the months ahead.
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I'm sorry, I messed up. Sometimes I find it difficult to see what I actually write; I believe it's correct, and I could double-check it a million times and still feel that way. It's only when someone points it out. Usually, I run everything past @cheeky~k8, but I haven't done it for a while, so I didn't bother her with it.
It should read:
It should read: "Tom Iorpenda looked right at home for the black and white army, away at Newport County.👊🏻"
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We should see Iorpenda back against Tranmere. He's done pretty well so far, but personally I suspect he's a dangerous player for us. That means one who looks the part but won't contribute the goals, assists and wins we need from his position (he's playing in Didzy's role at the moment, to illustrate the point). I hope he proves me wrong, obviously.
I also feel a bit sorry for him. Is he a deeper-lying midfielder or an inside forward? I think the best answer to that is neither - with his energy, physique and athleticism he's more of a classic box-to-box midfielder. Today though, it seems you're either a No.6 or a No.10, definitely the way Notts have set up the last few seasons.
Where would Bryan Robson, for example, have played if he was in the premiership now?
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There's still ample time to vote for your PON Man of the Match award. Poll closes at 9pm tonight. There is still time for McDonald's ten point lead to be overtaken. Iorpenda is getting significant support by PON members, & Norburn is still in the hunt too.
It looks like we could have an exciting finale to the vote.
The poll has now closed. Thanks to all who voted.
It looked like it was going to be a close battle between McDonald & Iorpenda, at one stage, but I'm delighted that defender Rod McDonald has been voted the Pride of Nottingham's Man of the Match against Fleetwood. Well done Rod.
Well done to Rod McDonald, he’s taking his chance with Matty Platt out, and it’s good to see a defender winning this, as it shows how strong things at the back have been. It’s encouraging to see that depth in defence being utilised.