Thanks to everyone!

Looks like I have to skip my idea of visiting Derby and spend more time in Nottingham

Try not to overdo things when travelling. It’s best to look at the suggestions and plan your day so you’re not rushing about. If you try to squeeze too much into two days, it can become too much and you might feel like you’d have enjoyed it more if you'd taken it slow.

If you get the chance to visit Meadow Lane, definitely go. Most of the staff are friendly and happy to show you around.

Hope you enjoy your trip. Take your time and make the most of it.

whatever you do @Alex make sure that its what you want and prepare for some setbacks potentially. if you will be relying on public transport, this is a must but i am sure you will have a good time.

The quality of local sports journalism generally has been on a downward trajectory for a very long time. The NEP stopped being impartial and balanced regarding Notts & the other lot years ago.

I stopped reading it at least 15 years ago.

The old FP was fantastic - the stop press even covered any late goals most of the time too. All local league tables and match reports were included too, remember the MAA, Notts Alliance, Amateur League etc?

On 25/07/2025 at 21:51, YoopEyes said:

The old FP was fantastic - the stop press even covered any late goals most of the time too. All local league tables and match reports were included too, remember the MAA, Notts Alliance, Amateur League etc?

i wonder why they dont try to bring back the football post, i know it would be somewhat unbearable with mansfield and forest being both above us. it would be interesting to see how it could help improve things for notts though. i would also be interested in learning more about local clubs like basfrod united, hucknall town etc.

3 minutes ago, liampie said:

i wonder why they dont try to bring back the football post, i know it would be somewhat unbearable with mansfield and forest being both above us. it would be interesting to see how it could help improve things for notts though. i would also be interested in learning more about local clubs like basfrod united, hucknall town etc.

They could at least have a digital addition. It wasn't just the major clubs they covered in the County, but also the smaller clubs which you have to go searching for now.

I didn’t know about this before, and I can’t see how it’s a good thing. It’s going to be harder for players to find new clubs, and it seems to benefit the teams that get in first. That said, Kevin Nolan does enjoy making excuses. It used to really bother me how he couldn’t just crack on without having a moan. Has anyone else backed Northampton Town to go down this season? I’ve stuck a tenner on it.

northampton town will be relegated it will take a miracle and nolan is already trying to bring his friends into the club. he clearly has not learned his lessons.

looked like a foul to me, with the pulling of the keepers shirt. silly own goal otherwise, but he probably thought he had more space.

They’ve got a set amount of money to spend, but instead of coming up with smart or useful ideas, they waste it on pointless things. It shows a real lack of imagination. There are some great YouTube channels out there, like JayzTwoCents. He builds PCs and shares proper advice on tech, which can actually help people understand what they’re doing. The younger generation does seem quite focused on money. It’s as if value is judged more by how much something costs than by how useful or meaningful it is.

6 hours ago, TheSkipper said:

The trend among creators like Austin Evans, MrWhosetheBoss, Marques Brownlee, and Unboxing Therapy seems to revolve around flaunting their wealth rather than producing valuable content that highlights the best technology available.

Why do people watch garbage like this?

I don't waste my time watching videos put out to obtain the most views or just simply to waste money. I prefer channels that educate and inform you, so many of the biggest YouTubers just forget about what the common person would enjoy, and it's all to be popular among the younger audience who believe that money grows on trees.

What a bunch of plonkers.Don't the accents grate ,too.How long were they let out for?

its a waste of money for sure, why are people interested in watching people spend money that could be put to better use? half the stuff on wish.com is rubbish.

he should do well at plymouth, i did wonder if we would see him or archie mair back at meadow lane wearing a new notts top. good luck to him.

i dont see any content @Piethagoram, some accounts on x for some reason dont show for me. its been like this for ages now, when elon musk started pushing for people to pay in various ways.

i can see why i dont see anything, there is nothing to the account. 🤣

David James Estate Agents, run by a family of Notts fans, have been confirmed as new sponsor for this season's shirt.

And this bit from the article on the official site has filled me with hope about the kit; “We’ve adapted our logo to ensure it complements the shirt – it was really important to us that it didn’t spoil the design – and it’s going to be a very proud moment for us to see the players wearing it."

All we be revealed tomorrow at 10am!

Will there be a third kit this season?

i have both the home and away shirt, also got myself the training top which is lovely. i dont normally buy both shirts, but i am hoping that they prove to be good purchases especially if we have a good season.

He’s a solid defender and should settle in well at Walsall. His style suits the level and he knows how to handle pressure.

I doubt he’ll stay there long, maybe a season or two, but while he’s there, he’ll add experience and a steady head to the back line. They’ll benefit from having someone calm and reliable.

He’s a decent defender, but it looks like his best days are behind him. For one season, though, it’s probably a smart move for Walsall.

They need someone experienced at the back to bring a bit of calm and help steady the defence. He should do that well enough.

I’m glad we didn’t go for him. We need younger, more promising players to grow and learn alongside Matty Platt and Jacob Bedeau. That’s where the future lies.

On 22/07/2025 at 19:21, theAnticlough said:

The rest of L2 should start figuring out how they’ll expose him for pace and on the turn - he’s 36 now

this! ^

hes on the way down and wont have many more years, good players will find ways to make his age show. i am sure he will do okay for walsall but we dont need a player like him or at his age.

On 25/07/2025 at 18:59, Wheelbarrow repair man said:

What would you have been, if you hadn't become a Footballer? To which Crouchy replied A Virgin.

😂😂😂

or a very efficient shelf stacker!!

Lunch is taken. Hampshire have moved on to 453 for 9

Hampshire are 464 all out. Notts lead by 124 runs. At tea Notts are 45 for 1 & lead by 169 runs.

As there is no chance of a result the Captains have shook hands & the match ends in a draw.

I wonder when Prem clubs finalize their GK pecking orders for the upcoming season. Will it all be done by now? Or maybe a bunch will come on the loan market anytime now?

GK is the number one priority, but ACM isn’t far behind. Get just one of those and we won’t be equipped for a promotion challenge

I’ll be happier when we sign another striker, I’m sure the recruitment team are working hard at bringing one in, another Langstaff please. 🙏

Well the vacant No.9 shirt after the announcement of the squad numbers is the biggest clue that a new forward is hopefully work in progress!

Eur 750k might seal a deal?

£500K is relatively cheap nowadays for a striker that has scored 20 odd goals even in tier 4.

Even the Reedtz brothers wouldn't accept that amount. £600K maybe.

I hope the bids aren’t true but it wouldn’t surprise me. Tough situation as he's only got 1 year left on his contract, if he's not open to extending with us it makes more sense to sell him as opposed to losing him and getting no money.

It would be hard for Jatta to turn down a move to the Premeira Liga and Casa Pia. They look to be a very decent side and finished comfortably mid-table too in 9^th place. They aren’t that far off getting in the Europa Conference League, a world away from League 2 sadly.

I would hope that it generates more vocal support, as being at the back does have that benefit, and it's an area where most fans do stand already, so it does make more sense than some might think. There is scope that it could be expanded; we need to know more about it to speculate further on that.

We need to see what the club says; I am sure something like this will make the news when it's ready.

I’ve not heard anything about the safe standing being finished. You’d expect the club to have announced it by now, especially with a new season coming up. I’m interested to see what it looks like and whether fans take to it as much as the club seems to expect.

The problem with safe standing areas is that they are the same price as seating areas. Why can't they have safe standing areas without seats & at a lower price? The club could still control the number of people standing in that area

Looks like a bit of good PR by Newport.

I suppose clubs have to try to make some money anyway they can.

I feel a tad sorry for Luke I hope he finds his way back in football soon.

Luke being there will be a nice catch-up for some and a reminder where we have come from under his guidance. I really hope that he can find his way back into football, he deserves it. Our fans should give him the ovation he truly deserves. He made a choice and stuck by it for himself and his family, all the best Luke. 👍

What I picked up from this excellent interview by Paul Mace accompanied by Mark Stallard was that the current Notts squad is not the finished article as far as Martin is concerned.

Notts are still looking to bring players in for areas that have been identified as needing players that can improve the squad. I picked up that all options are open regarding the make up of the final squad to take us up to the Jan window.

The Magpie Circle is excellent with its video interviews and vodcast.

Martin Paterson speaks well, as we saw in pre-season. He comes across as having ideas and a clear plan for the season.

There are good insights when he talks about his vision and what he wants to bring to the club.

It looked like a productive game for the B team and James Sanderson.

Some might argue it was only against Radford, but scoring two goals and playing well with the B team shows he needs first-team experience. I hope he gets to start some cup matches and also comes on from the bench.

The Notts B side that played Radford last night & came back with a victory.

He's certainly one of the best Nottinghamshire Captains that they've ever had. He lead Notts to two County Championships in 1981 & 1987. A team that also included Richard Hadlee & Derek Randall.

Up there with the all time Greats of NCCC. Along with Gary Sobers, Richard Hadlee, Derek Randall, Eddie Hemmings, inspirational and an Iconic Club Captain.

good for them, scottish football does seem a bit more together with fans helping those who cant afford season tickets to get one. i would not be against housing any new players to help settle, i have two spare rooms which i have tried to encourage @CliftonMagpie and his girlfriend to take up since renting is very expensive right now. it makes a lot of sense to offer a room, and integrate with support.

Just asking if anyone from Notts wants to let a Forest player stay over. No tricks or anything.

Why not?

It’s topical practice here in CHL (junior hockey league in Canada)

A Member of one of the Bands which invented Heavy Metal. He Lived his Life in the Fast Lane and he lived it to the full.

A Unique Voice up there amongst the Greats. Rest In Peace Ozzy. You may be gone, but your Music will Live FOREVER.

"The probability of scoring a goal from a penalty kick is generally high, with statistics showing a success rate around 75%. This means on average, 3 out of 4 penalties taken result in a Goal."

"However, this can vary based on factors like the skill of the penalty taker and the quality of the goalkeeper."

Source Google.

The tour sounds like it was worthwhile. Martin Paterson will have seen who’s solid at the back and how the team coped against decent opposition. The results don’t mean much, sure, wins help with morale, but it’s the start of the season that really matters. Paterson should now have a clearer idea of who his top players are, and how to get more out of the rest. A 1-1 draw’s not a bad way to round off the German tour, now onto the Cardiff friendly.

9 hours ago, Piethagoram said:

This one contains an interview with Florian Kohfeldt, Darmstadt's manager. He said it was the first proper match they'd had in terms of intensity and tackling, which is a good thing (except Hinchey's tackle early on, which he felt was OTT). And he said Notts are about the level of a third division team in Germany, so a good test.

I hope Martin Paterson isn’t just saying things to please the impatient or unrealistic fans, it might backfire and give them something to hold against him. I’m sure he wants us to compete, and of course winning is great, no one plays to lose. But you’ve got to stay grounded. I believe Notts gave it a proper go, but the quality at this level is a bit too strong right now.

Still, I’m confident that once our fitness picks up and we’re facing teams closer to our level, we’ll be alright. All this talk on the club’s socials about not having good players is really frustrating, it doesn’t reflect reality at all.

I didn’t get to watch the match on YouTube as I’d planned for reasons I won’t go into but I’m probably glad I didn’t now.

Of course the real test will begin at the start of the season when we take on teams at our level so I certainly do think there’s any need to worry at the moment.