This makes for sad but interesting reading, it mentions Jeff Astle a former Notts player - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-36015489

So to make things a bit easier guys we will group up fixtures from the World Cup Game. Every post will contain 3 days worth of games.

Sunday

Group - E 

Costa Rica v Serbia 

Brazil v Switzerland 

Group - F

Germany v Mexico

Monday 

Group - F 

Sweden v Korea 

Group - G 

Belgium v Panama 

England v Tunisia 

Tuesday 

Group - H 

Columbia v Japan 

Poland v Senegal 

Group - A 

Russia v Egypt 

Good luck guys 

With so many world cup memories which is your favourite/memorable.?

What a game between Spain and Portugal tonight. So what would you give the game out of 10

What game have you enjoyed the most today?

France didn't really show what they are all about. Australia defended very well. 

Argentina were let down by Sampaoli's tactic. Messi had to do the job of striker and centre midfielder because the three CM's sat so deep all game. Iceland were brilliant. Similar to Burnley and Notts last season

Peru very good team. Did everything but score. Denmark with a Notts performance in the first leg of the play-off. Very gritty and pulsating game at the same time

I’ve got a few, the worst is my fear of needles, I know exactly when it started, I was bitten by a dog when I was a young boy of 7 or 8, my mother took me to the doctor who patched up the wound and said I needed tetanus injections. In those days kids weren’t treated like they are now, the nurse who did it was a cruel, heartless woman, who stuck three needles in me two in one thigh and one in another, she made no effort to be gentle at all, ever since I have been really frightened of needles and come out in a cold sweat if I have to have an injection.

Another phobia I have is heights I’m not sure when or how this started but anything above a step ladder height gives me the colly wobbles. 

Lastly I have a strange fear of walking under scaffolding, I’d rather cross the road than walk under it, I’m worried a workman will drop a hammer or something and it will fall on my head or the scaffolding will suddenly collapse.

What phobias do others have, any strange ones? I heard of someone who had a fear of buttons once, now that is illogical.

Both of our clubs suffered defeats in the playoffs, yet I hope you can find a return back to League One next season lads.

Notts are too big for the 4th division!

Good luck everyone.

Lewin Nyatanga is 29 years old who is currently a free agent. He only stepped into League One a few times so is classed as a well established Championship player in my opinion. Is he worth looking at? He is 6ft 2 and could be ideal along side Brisely. I think for free he is a brilliant player and could be a real leader which we are now lacking in our squad. Let me know your thoughts PON members. 

So Alan Hardy has invested in Notts County the changing rooms and facility’s also paying money for players £2 match days etc. Still people doubt him say he is not truth ful he is not a magpie. What’s your thoughts on Alan Hardy as a owner or a business man even do you think he is true to his word.?

So we all like an away day so what’s your favourite ground and game.?

last season was brill to be leading league two and just for the sheer amount of home games we won. the players came together on the pitch and it was good to see that unity within the squad. a average looked quite good on their day and i was impressed by how far certain players had come under kn.

my question is, who is your favourite player from last season and why?

So the caraboa cup draw is tomorrow who do you think Notts County will draw.?

What are your predictions for the World Cup group stage

A: 1. Uruguay, 2. Egypt, 3. Russia, 4. Saudi Arabia

B: 1. Spain, 2. Portugal, 3. Morocco, 4. Iran

C: 1. France, 2. Denmark, 3. Peru, 4. Australia

D: 1. Argentina, 2. Iceland, 3. Croatia, 4. Nigeria

E: 1. Brazil, 2. Serbia, 3. Switzerland, 4. Costa Rica 

F: 1. Germany, 2. Mexico, 3. Sweden, 4. South Korea 

G: 1. Belgium, 2. England, 3. Tunisia, 4. Panama

H: 1. Poland, 2. Colombia, 3. Senegal, 4. Japan

ladies and Gentlemen we have a new member to Pon @Sue. can we welcome her to to the Pon community please guys. 

@Sue would like to introduce your self to the community. 

So Rashford has missed training again  due to a knee injury. Do You think he will play on Monday against Tunisia.? Is it serious or is it being played down.? 

I can speak a little French, I can understand a lot of written French but that’s about all.

Whilst on holiday in France last week I did a bit of fishing and a young Dutch boy and his Dad came fishing too, the father kept himself to himself but the boy who was 10 years old was very friendly and came to talk to me, he spoke very good English and told me his name was Max, he’d learnt English at school, he was a lovely lad, he asked me if I could speak Dutch when I said I couldn’t he told me how to say hello, goodbye and count up to ten, then he said “there you are now you can speak some Dutch”. He headed off and left his dad fishing, I tried to tell his Dad that he should be very proud of his clever son but I don’t think his command of English was as good.

It got me thinking how many 10 year old English kids could converse with a foreigner in their language? Not many I’ll bet.

Are there any changers you would like to see made in terms of facilities food choice drink choice just generally things which will help improve medow Lane.

So we're only just in June and already Notts County have made several signings in Tom Crawford, Kristian Dennis, Kane Hemmings, Andy Kellett and Will Patching (as of midday-ish today in case any more come through).

Out of all those, which one are you looking forward to the most in the black and white stripes and why?

How do you want to start and end 2018/19 Home or Away?

I don't remember the last time Notts started at home! What's your preference to the question?

I would like to start at home and finish away.

What are peoples thoughts then on Raheem Sterlings new tattoo?

https://news.sky.com/story/england-star-raheem-sterling-defends-disgusting-gun-tattoo-11388711

I was recently talking to my wife about how sad it is that a lot of UK stores seem to be closing literally every other week, this was due to popping into a Maplin's store which was virtually empty and had offers for goods for up to 80% off (making expensive items very cheap to buy).

It reminded me of when Dixon's closed and, then from there stores such as 'Woolworths', 'Toys R Us', 'BHS', 'Blockbuster' and 'Comet'.

The crazy thing about most of these is the fact that they sometimes reform under a different name, CO-OP are guilty of this and others just close because the CEO's etc all want to retain the profits which have been made. I find it very sad, as the UK is quickly becoming a one store shop for most major items.

There's little, to no variety with products. Almost every shop sells the same type things, Wilkos is now selling food and drinks as if it was a local off-licence.

Most items you would want from PC World, you can find at Argos and some of the other big stores but only PC World is there with 'specialists' who can advice you (if you can call some that).

What do you think about this? Do you miss any? Join the discussion and share your views, I'd welcome all that read this do have a say.

Champions league final just a few hours away it’s no secret that Mo Salah has been Liverpool’s man of the season. But Ronaldo has been on his normal path of destruction in the champions league so tonight the two heavyweight clash as Liverpool take on Real Madrid which one of these two players will steal the show? Which one is better ? Who will get the winners medal ?

I don't recall ever seeing this before, I loved when Harry Enfield did his football sketches.

Share your memories of Monty Python or funny video sketches.

So Luton are apart of our pre season list in an away game who’s going.?