Agenst fees in the Bundesliga in 2015. I've highlighted in red those clubs who I think have been badly managed on this criterion and in green those who have been well-managed.

Does anyone know how these compare to other countries?

Who do you think will win the Europa League 2016?

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@Blackville and I have tickets for this game, but we can't get there now due to the change of kick-off time - thanks Sky! It's now at 1330 on Sunday

They are an adult and child ticket for the family stand so must be used by an adult and child. If anyone wants them at face value (I refuse to sell on the internet sites even though you need to pay several hundred to get in) let me know asap.

I see @notts-joe has posted this topic in Facebook, so I'll get the ball rolling here again. I'm probably in a minority but I really have a bee in my bonnet about this one, so hear me out.

It's the tag "the oldest Football League club in the world". It's not quite right. Why?

The Football League is an English competition only, so the "in the world" bit makes no sense. It's like being the biggest English city in the world. Yes, we're the oldest of the 72 Football League clubs, but is that really so impressive? And if we got relegated we'd have to remove the line from the stands and all the club's literature.

In England and Scotland we traditionally differentiate between league and non-league clubs (with non-league being traditionally semi-pro or amateur, but that view is also out of date). In other countries, however, no such differentiation exists. Where would non-league start in Germany, division three or the regionalised fourth division? When we talk about a league club in an international context, what we really mean is a professional football club. And we are the oldest.

So what's more impressive? Being the oldest of the 72 Football League clubs? Or being the oldest of over a hundred professional clubs in England and thousands all over the world?

It might seem like pedantry, but if we want the slogan to be seen by people from outside the UK it should be right, after all it is our major selling point (now that Bajner has left anyway). Visitors would see the line and assume it means that we are simply the world's oldest football club, which we are not. So let's call ourselves what we are - the oldest professional football club in the world.

Thoughts?

Name: Meet the Fans 15/16 - Stevenage FC (09/04/2016)
Category: Meet the Fans
Date Added: 2016-04-11
Submitter: notts-joe

Pride of Nottingham's Notts-Joe & Joe Jones took to asking several Notts fans questions prior to the Stevenage game on the 09/04/2016 at Meadow Lane.

From the insight into Mark Coopers time so far, to breaking talk of the potential buyers of Notts County and much, much more.

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Meet the Fans 15/16 - Stevenage FC (09/04/2016)

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Just as enjoyable as the opening day game! As always, please do have a browse through the gallery - it features several members, including @paulnathan666. Later on I will publish 'Meet the Fans' which @magpiejue features in. COYP

Right then...

How many PON members have been mentioned in the leak from Mossack Fonseca.

@tarquinbeech it's time to confess!!

Duel poll folks, please take time to answer both questions and leave a comment adding your opinion. I am interested to see all views, don't worry about what others may think - just have your say. As a community we can accept opinions regardless!

 

Game 41 - The Boro (H)

Team: Stevenage FC

Date: 09/04/16

Where: Meadow Lane

What line-up should Mark Cooper 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.

Saturday's Fixtures:
Fulham v Cardiff City
Queens Park Rangers v Charlton Athletic
Oldham Athletic v Walsall
Port Vale v Crewe Alexandra
Northampton Town v Bristol Rovers
Yeovil Town v Exeter City

the atkinson and hewitt debate got me thinking, they are both decent players who are promising but both need to improve.

are there any other plays that you like but need to improve?

Tuesday night's fixtures:
Bristol City v Rotherham United
Derby County v Hull City
Fleetwood Town v Peterborough United
Oldham Athletic v Swindon Town
Carlisle United v Hartlepool United
Stevenage v Yeovil Town

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If you could post below any matters which may arise, I will investigate and have them resolved ASAP.

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I hope that PON will resume normal service within a couple of days time, so please do bare with me whilst these changes are implemented and the sites operation is handled as smoothly as possible. This is more a scenario of 'what if', however since the upgrade is a major one - I do expect a few problems but nothing in which PON cannot handle.

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Notts-Joe

I thought it would be interesting to see which ex player got the most mentions from the community.

So, which ex player is your favourite from having met in person? feel free to include the stories attached, I am sure it would be interesting to read.

The other thread has got me thinking (generally not a good idea according to my family). Some members, e.g. @Riverleeno, @ohstanleyaborah, @Altin Lala, @Super_Danny_Allsopp etc. use a footballer's name as a username.

I think for me (as an Evertonian of that era) it would be Howard Kendall.

... and the 3 where you would draw the curtains if they took place in your back garden.

Best:

1. Football

2. Horse Racing

3. Cricket

Worst:

1. Motor Racing (or any motor sport)

2. Boxing

3. Ice Hockey (or any American sport)

I thought I'd start this now as we're all feeling a little more optimistic. However, the runaway league-leaders away is not who we would want to play now. If JF had still been what is laughingly called 'in charge', I would have suggested not turning up and taking the 3-0 defeat plus the fine.

But... with MC at the helm, I think I'd reward today's starting 11 with another game, continuity and showing belief in players low on confidence.

http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/lifeline-winners-week-29-3041177.aspx

@Dan

One PoN member  considerably richer I believe, this morning

We have gone completely backwards, yes we got 2 back tonight but this is even worse than Derry, many will know that I like to be optimistic but Jamie has nose dived us.

Under RM the away results and defence were bad but we were entertained, I often looked forward to going to the lane, even under Derry we were hard to beat.

I am not one to call for a managers head but he was the wrong man from day 1, he is clearly hiding something regarding aborah, the defence isnt that much better and the football is dreadful

I don't think he will be sacked but sooner or later it will become a financial issue.

I'm unsure when he is out of contract but would you give him another chance ? He hasn't played all season but he is still young, he is currently out with an ACL injury, he didn't look amazing under Derry but do you give him a chance to see what he's got or do you just let his contract run down and let him go?

What do you think? Happy voting...

Also, have a read what our followers on social media have to say.

With Notts being away, it's not been exciting or anything at my end but I'm curious about what the community have been up to?

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Just after the ref blows his whistle for half time in this game I should be jetting off to Portugal, so I won't be using my season ticket.  Rather than let it go to waste I wondered if anyone on here would like to make use of it.  It's a prime seat near the centre of the Main Stand with an excellent view but there is one slight drawback - I am now getting on a bit so it's a Senior ticket.  That means the user should be 60+ even though they never seem to check age - I look late thirties at worst (from a distance anyway)!!!  If anyone on here wants to take a Notts fan who maybe can't afford it then they are welcome to my ticket.   You don't have to sit in the specified seat, there are invariably plenty of spare seats close by so you could sit together.  If anyone is interested leave word on here or use the message facility and I'll post you the ST card.