Morning all, it’s a bright sunny one so far but looks like thunder storms are forecast for later, I’m hoping to mow the lawn before we get any rain.

After looking after our two boisterous grandsons for a week we are relaxing a bit now, they’ve been very good but it’s still exhausting. A BBQ at our son’s Later should be good so I hope it’s dry for that.

Whats everyone up to today? Anything special planned.

So County have drawn Middlesbrough away in the league cup who’s going then.?

The holders Germany are out the World Cup after loosing 2-0 to korea ???????? come on let’s hear it guys ????????

So we are now in to the last games in the group we have had some shocks on the pitch but has the refereeing been up to par what your thoughts on the quality the style and the way they have viewed it.?

We are having the family round, snacks and popcorn and a beer or two while watching on the telly.

Then a (hopefully) celebratory bbq, Mrs. Big Tone is doing the grandchildren a McGranny meal which consists of hamburger, French fries and small toy all in a box, should be fun. 

I learned recently that a Notts fan and PON member @Dana Shoup had passed away, I don't know much more than that but I'm deeply saddened to learn about this.

I've met him several times, at both home and a few away games and he was a lively passionate fan.

Please share any stories or memories of Dana, he was quite active on both Twitter and Facebook.

Rest in Peace mate.

I have just seen that we have a new member @BigBill, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham.

Let's give the new member a warm welcome.

i have watched him warm up and i dont think he has looked very good, the games he started last season he seemed to rely too much on the defence but i did not see them in person. i am going on the highlights, it seems a huge risk to rely on him because i dont think hes anywhere near to what fabien spiess when we let him go. i know keepers thrive on confidence but i just dont think bransislav pindroch will ever been good enough for notts.

do you?

Looking after our grandchildren while mum and dad have a well earned night out. They are both in bed but what do I hear from George’s bedroom? He’s only singing “we’re the black and white army” at the top of his voice.

Now to start work on the other one.

So the World Cup takes a break from football on Friday what will we do .? 

So are there any Fifa game players on here?

@super_pie @ARLukomski @liampie @The Heff @Chris @TheSkipper

Any more young gamers at heart 

So Mexico go out of the World Cup do you think they deserve to go out.?

So these are the last three days of the group phase of the World Cup. Here are the fixture good luck guys 

Tuesday 

Group - C 

Australia v Peru

Denmark v France 

Group - D

Iceland v Croatia 

Nigeria v Argentina 

Wednesday 

Group - E 

Serbia v Brazil 

Switzerland v Costa Rica 

Group - f 

Korea v Germany 

Mexico v Sweden 

Thursday

Group - G 

England v Belgium 

Panama v Tunisia 

Group -H 

Japan v Poland 

Senegal v Columbia 

I was on my run down the canal this morning listening to music on my iPod, PoN was the last thing on my mind until a podcast came on with some bloke called Notts Joe (remember him @Chris?) started waffling on about the forthcoming game against Bradford City, so beware fellow forum members you never know when PoN will invade your life. 

So as the World Cup continues it way in a few weeks we have see some shocks but which of the big teams do you think will be eliminated first.? With Argentina having a appalling start and Germany by the looks of it  who may fall to the champions curse who do you think.?

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(Please don't reply, I am testing something and I would appreciate if everyone would ignore this post).

So Alan Hardy has confirmed that 30th June the new first team and away kit will be lauched. With teasers on the Friday. 

Alan Hardy has said that after the defeat to Coventry in the play off second leg and the    abysmal refereeing standards last season he would welcome VAR at Meadow Lane also stating it wouldn’t cost much and it would be easy to do even offering to pay for it himself. Also while at a efl conference earlier this month he brought up the standards of refs and was given the response of we all know stead goes down easy. He also said it would cost each team £85 thousand pounds each to up the standard of refereeing next season and that it would be addressed. Based on last seasons obvious errors is Alan Hardy right in what he says.?  Would you welcome the change .? 

Well today I read via sky sports that The legend Buffon will finalise the deal to take him to PSG. I don’t about anyone else I didn’t know this was happening and am shocked What’s everyone’s thoughts on this.?

It’s our very own @Chris supporting Iceland. 

First time poster, long time reader here - a Magpie based out of Singapore. 

Tomorrow's FA Cup match versus the Swans will give me the chance to watch the boys live on TV over here.  

I am wondering: Are there any other "exiled Magpies" out here in Southeast Asia? It may be a long shot, but case there are any over here... get in touch and let's cheer on the lads over a few chilled Tiger beers. 

Come on, Magpies!

BlackPudding

So who is your favourite celebrity chef.? And which program if they have one.?

Mo Salah and Egypt are heading home early mo salah playing just over 70 mins I’ve read on forums fans saying that Ramos should be disaplined after that tackle in the cl final. What do you guy think.? And did that cost Egypt?