Anybody aiming to attend any of the pre-season games? I know its pretty much standard and a way for Notts to gain fitness/trial players - all whilst experimenting with the team but it is good fun.

I'm hoping to attend a few of the smaller games, along with the two main home friendlies.

im not the biggest fan of tennis but there has been some good matches at wimbledon and i am just wondering if anyone is keeping tabs on it?

As long as I have watched football that relationship between fan and owner/chairman has been somewhat unpredictable or even potentially volatile. 

A healthy exchange of views is always welcome so long as it's respectfully exchanged .

AH seems to be the all doing owner we crave not so long ago , but is it me or is he getting more criticism than plaudits at this time is that euphoric honeymoon period over ? 

Personally I don't expect to agree totally with anyone all the time , opinions matter for sure , hence communities like ours at PoN , to exchange them on , but should it be so divisive or detrimental to that fan/owner chairman relationship ? I don't think so .What do you think people .

He seems to be chasing younger players who have a point to prove. I don't know about anyone else here but I think the squad will be about right provided we make sure that each position has adequate cover. It makes a change to see Notts track people who want to represent the club, rather than thinking they are better or above it.

So what do you make of the whole situation between Notts County and Forest Green Rovers over the Liam Noble "transfer"?

Also worth having a look at these tweets, which denote similar demeanour by FGR over previous player on their books...

As per the article published earlier today, here are our 10 reasons why we at Pride of Nottingham feel Notts County could have a good 2017/18 season:

1.    Revamping training facilities and securing a new location

2.    The re-capture of Jon Stead and Shola Ameobi

3.    Signing players on a transfer fee

4.    Academy focus and emphasis on producing good talent

5.    Local derbies

6.    Forging stronger networking opportunities (even with our neighbours)

7.    Open communication from the board and chairman

8.    Kevin Nolan – A young hungry manager who seeks success not just for himself

9    9.     Ensuring the good atmosphere in the stands continues and never letting it degenerate to 2014-16 levels

10.    Players that want to play and work hard for the club

Do you agree with these points? Do you think there are more reasons as to why Notts are well poised to have a decent season? Let us know

Name: Highlights: Rolls Royce Leisure 0-6 Notts County
Category: Official Notts Videos
Date Added: 2017-07-10
Submitter: Chris

Highlights from Notts' first pre-season friendly as a Rolls Royce Leisure Select XI were hit for six.

Highlights: Rolls Royce Leisure 0-6 Notts County

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Notts County have not long ago released pictures of the new home and away shirts for the 2017/18 season.

Thoughts?

Goalkeeping kits, arguably more so than outfield kits, have a wider range of how outrageous they are, but can also be incredibly dull.

So Notts County's numbers this season are pretty tame...

And here are Wycombe Wanderers' jerseys.

So which do you prefer - something like ours that doesn't really stand out, or the carnival numbers of Wycombe?

Shrewsbury Town have become the first English club to apply for safe standing.

Is this something Notts County could take a look at, as mentioned by Tommy Wheeler?

Let PON know.

Name: Dan Jones post-Rolls Royce
Category: Official Notts Videos
Date Added: 2017-07-08
Submitter: Chris

The defender speaks after making his second Notts debut in the pre-season friendly against a Rolls Royce Leisure Select XI.

Dan Jones post-Rolls Royce

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Name: Pre-season continues
Category: Official Notts Videos
Date Added: 2017-07-06
Submitter: Chris

Watch footage from training as the players continue their pre-season preparations.

Pre-season continues

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im surprised nobody has been bothered to start this! he looks a decent player, nothing flash but reliable.

i have been reading some good comments about him and fans of his former team say hes good enough. seems fast also from what has been suggested, so he should keep out dickinson. just hope he shows more metal when it comes to defending. we need good defenders out wide!

Name: Kevin Nolan pre-season update
Category: Official Notts Videos
Date Added: 2017-07-05
Submitter: Chris

Notts manager Kevin Nolan speaks to iFollow Notts with pre-season in full swing.

Kevin Nolan pre-season update

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Name: Jon Goodman discusses academy manager role
Category: Official Notts Videos
Date Added: 2017-07-02
Submitter: Chris

Notts County academy manager speaks to iFollow Notts a month into his new role at Meadow Lane.

Jon Goodman discusses academy manager role

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Name: 2017-18 home shirt reveal
Category: Official Notts Videos
Date Added: 2017-06-28
Submitter: Chris

Kevin Nolan visited seven-year-old Notts fan Josh to give him an exclusive glimpse of the Magpies' new Puma home shirt.

2017-18 home shirt reveal

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So now out game aginst Colchester is not on a Staurday afternoon due to EFL/FA incompetence, and through no fault of Notts.

Here's an idea.

Any fixture moved from a Saturday afteroon for any reason except the weather should be rearranged with FREE entry to everyone and season ticket holders get part of their money back.

From BBC Sport:

A proposal to scrap 45-minute halves is to be looked at by football's lawmakers to deter time-wasting.

Instead, there could be two periods of 30 minutes with the clock stopped whenever the ball goes out of play.

Lawmaking body the International Football Association Board (Ifab) says matches only see about 60 minutes of "effective playing time" out of 90.

The idea is one of several put forward in a new strategy document designed to address football's "negativities".

Another proposal would see players not being allowed to follow up and score if a penalty is saved - if the spot-kick "is not successful", play would stop and a goal-kick awarded.

Other ideas include a stadium clock linked to a referee's watch and a new rule allowing players to effectively pass to themselves or dribble the ball when taking a free-kick.

• Read the full strategy document here

Any thoughts on these proposals?

It's getting silly now, we need to move on like we did with Jorge Grant despite there still being chance he may return on loan. We need to be looking into all areas of the squad, so that the depth and cover is there.

What do you folks think?

So Kevin Nolan turns 35 today. Happy birthday King Kev, hope you enjoyed your Benidorm shindig!

To pay homage to the man himself, the Premier League has published a compilation of his finest goals. And there are some crackers in there!

Here it is - enjoy the tekkers!

Happy birthday, Kevin Nolan! ????

The midfielder has scored some memorable #PL goals ???? pic.twitter.com/QDl7VErRbg

— Premier League (@premierleague) 24 June 2017

The current situation that Notts are in is very promising. The players that we have signed so far look to be good from others people's opinions. We have a top class owner that has given the manager confidence leading onto the players. We will be able to attract the higher quality players as we are one of the biggest sides in the league. We are looking good so far and the majority of Notts fans are full of optimism for the upcoming season. We could be in for a good season. COYP

Thanks to those who took part in an earlier version of some university research I am involved in that is looking at how we conduct our everyday relationships through smartphones, computers, tablets and other electronic devices. I have now moved on to a second phase of questions and I hope you can spare a few minutes to share your important views.

https://teesside.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/screen-society-2

Thanks in advance.

Left Wigan by mutual consent, as he wants to back to Nottinghamshire. Is this the type of centre half we're after. 32 year old and plenty of experience

Alan and Kev take note

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I'd love to see us recruit a young striker who has a bit of pace about them, however technically these asset must be there in terms of natural skill/finishing but I feel these are the key factors that would allow us to find our own natural goalscorer without being forced to spend money on a transfer fee.

Does anyone else feel Jon Stead and Shola Ameobi has a lot more to offer us in terms of player development and passing on their experience/knowledge to an upcoming player?

So the EFL fixtures for 2017-18 have been released, and Notts have a pretty darn difficult start.

Coventry away, followed by Chesterfield at home (and between them an EFL Cup trip to Scunthorpe).

What do you think of the Notts fixtures then? Worried about the tricky start or reckon it might be better as it will cut out complacency?

And what fixtures are you looking forward to the most?

Let PON know!