We need a good quality striker to replace Didzy & the owners are possibly going to have to fork out some money to acquire one. Possibly in the region of £250K to £350 K should get a decent goal scorer for this level.

I don't understand why the club hasn't gave Traore a run in the B team for him to get some confidence. Scoring becomes a habit & scoring brings confidence.

Other Clubs use the B team for that purpose so why not Notts. I think it could pay dividends for Traore and Notts.

Martin Paterson gave a very good interview. I would have liked the media to push back a little when he refused to answer certain questions. I respect that he doesn’t want to talk about promotion and would rather let the football do the talking, but sometimes it’s okay to press a bit. There are polite ways to phrase things from his point of view, like saying he’s confident but will take it game by game, and after a few matches he’d hope to be in the top four and pushing higher.

Excellent interview from the perspective of what sounds like a solid plan.

I like that he went to watch Newport County and that he isn't going to talk about how we are the better team on paper. He doesn't give much away, which is good. I am more curious about the injuries, as it sounds like we have the majority back. I thought Scott Robertson and Lucas Ness were still out injured?

9 hours ago, piedestrian said:

I think the discourse of Traore being not good enough is quite unfair.

I don't think it is unfair; he had the opportunity to fit in and played when others could have done more for us at that stage. He got the place because he needed to 'adjust', but lacked signs of control, fell over, and looked a little unnatural as a footballer.

We have had good players who never had the time of day; even Junior Morias did more in his final game away to AFC Wimbledon than Mai Traore did for the majority of the games. We utilized him as both a striker and an attacking midfielder, yet he failed to perform effectively in either role. There were glimpses, and I would hope that he can come good, but it wasn't Stuart Maynard's fault Traore couldn't pass the ball, control it, or stay on his feet.

Pairing him with Jatta is also a benefit to helping him settle; he needs to step up this season and find confidence.

If you put it all in to context the Insect is a very powerful & important force in the World. The vast majority of plant life depend on them.

They are the pollinators. Without them, it would be very hard for life on earth.

We would have to pollinate plants manually which would be very difficult.

@Robbie .

Hey I remember her, Polly Nater nice girl, last I heard she joined the Circus and married a Fire Eater Bernie Tong.

I'll get my coat.

I don't think that I can think of any other life form accept for humans that has a negative impact on the planet.

If I had to pick two life forms that are absolutely essential in maintaining life on the Earth is Plant life & Insects .

It's the end of the 3rd day's play & Notts are 511 for 6. Hameed made 208. They lead by 73 runs with one day left.

Final day of the match between Notts & Somerset. Notts resume on 511 for 6. Notts have been bowled out in the 1st hour for 544, a lead of 106 runs.

The match is drawn with Somerset on 200 for 5 in their 2nd innings, leading by 94 when the Captains shook hands. Notts take 13 points for the draw & are 9 points behind Surrey & stay in 2nd place in the league.

Hello, @MrWillowTiger.

I like the creativity in your username, I take it you like Willow Trees and Tigers? I do hope you enjoy being a member and get stuck in with our conversations. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham.

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Would have been good at #Notts but we cannot match championship wages

1 hour ago, Piethagoram said:

Would have been good at #Notts but we cannot match championship wages

I think Colby Biship is still a free agent, he's got a decent goalscoring record since leaving us. He does have concerns with his heart but he made a comeback.

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Is he a striker or does he play out wide? If he’s a striker, he’s not kept up with scoring. I remember reading that he was one of the club’s top scorers at youth level. He really needs to push on with his career. Best of luck to him.

Wouldn’t it make more sense to place the troublesome teams closer to the centre of the Jimmy Sirrel Stand, rather than by the rowdier sections? It might help keep tempers in check. Some groups wind each other up too easily when they're side by side.

It’s been a long time since I last looked through FourFourTwo. That old 4-4-2 formation isn't seen as fashionable nowadays, but I wouldn’t mind if we gave it another go. It would suit us better if we’re after a more balanced style at times.

I think that the Notts side will be more physical than what they were under Williams & Maynard. I think we've already seen evidence of that in the pre season games.

I've always wanted the Notts team to be more physical & tougher with their opponents. I think you have to be in league 2.

We were bossed off the park by Wimbledon in both playoff semifinals & I am sure that must have had a big impression on the Notts powers that be.

It could even have been one of the reasons that the Head Coach was changed & new coaching staff appointed, as well as bringing in tougher players.

i wonder if four four two will ever rebrand the more unpopular 4-4-2 becomes in foootball. they should call it formations and have done with it. 🤣

Dane has gone to town with this; it's always funny to see what ends up being included. Eyes down! 👀

With all the comments from our fans, Barry Cotter was always going to get the Potter joke. His goal against Cardiff shows he’s got a bit of magic in him. He looks like he can create special moments.

Quality! Has somebody called Cotter a wizard on the wing yet?

A dream move for Hackford. I wish him all the best in League 1 for his new side. I do hope he does well for them & gets some game time but I wonder if he will be loaned out to another club.

18 hours ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

I can remember Tony Hackworth but I can’t for the life of me remember Antwoine Hackford.

Sounds like a tribute act!

If it's who I think it is, I've no idea how good he is as he barely touched the ball.

he might not feature much for afc wimbledon but its a good move, its one step away from the championship and if he does well enough then he will have proved they were right for signing him. he could have came here and not done much, so i think its a good move for him.

More bad news for Sheffield Wednesday.

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its not looking good, i hope they manage to fix the issues but having all this over them will make playing football difficult. i wish their fans all the best.

Technology is advancing at an extraordinary rate especially in AI & Robotics.

I believe that Humans will colonise other planets, but with the help of AI & Robotics.

At the moment it takes about 3 days to get to the moon. I can envisage a space ship controlled by Humanoid Robots going to the moon & building a base there within the next ten to 20 years.

Humanoid Robots will soon be able to build & maintain themselves, so I can see them being sent to the moon in large numbers to prepare a base for humans to go to extract vital minerals from the moon & return them to earth.

It takes about 7 to 10 months to travel to Mars, so I think Humanoid Robots will be used in the same way.

If atomic engines are developed, those traveling times may come down considerably & could enable travel to moons like Titan, Europa & Ganymede that could support life. I still think that travel will be led by Humanoid Robots.

I think that very fast speeds in space could be possible, up to 100K per hour or even more, but I'm not sure Warp propulsion is possible, but of course, you can't rule it out.

not in my life time.

if there is any hope it will be in thousands and thousands of years time, we are only just scratching the service of space exploration. travelling fast enough to make it to a new planet, settle down and learn from the lessons of earth is going to take a lot. i dont think by 100 years we will have made much more progress than we have now, all the data that will be obtained will be from robots etc.

Peter Sellers was a brilliant comedy actor. His films always stood out because they were full of laughs. He inspired many people over the years, and his work still feels fresh today. He’s one of those actors who never goes out of style. There’s nothing rude or offensive in his performances. Even younger viewers can enjoy them because he gets the balance just right.

Eccles Bluebottle Neddy and Major Bloodnok are in the Sahara Dessert desperate for a Drink of water. Suddenly Neddy sees a house.

A House he cry's We're Saved.

No It's a Mirage replies Bloodnok

Nonsense says Neddy, It's a house Eccles Bluebottle go in and see what you can find.

Alright Then says Bluebottle.

Suddenly the house Disappears. It's Gone Cry's Neddy.

I told you it was a Mirage states Bloodnok.

OOOOWWWWW Shouts Eccles.

Eccles What Happened? asks Neddy.

I Was Upstairs.

Classic Goons. God Love Spike (Eccles) Harry (Neddy) and Peter (Bloodnok and Bluebottle)

And Perhaps Bluebottle's most Famous Catchphrase.

OOWWW, YOU ROTTEN SWINE, YOU DEADED ME.

I think that figure of approaching 6200 is comparable with last seasons sales. I think it will ensure that Notts will be averaging 10K crowds once again.

Season ticket sales nearing 6200 is fantastic news for Notts.

It's a clear indicator of the loyalty and enthusiasm within our fanbase. This not only helps financially but also brings an electric atmosphere to Meadow Lane. Fans play a pivotal role in the club's journey, and their support boosts the players' spirits.

Knowing that thousands are turning up week after week to back the team instils a sense of pride and responsibility amongst the squad. This is a community-driven club, and these sales figures are a testament to that fact. Let’s continue to support and drive the club forward together, making every game memorable with our extraordinary fan presence.

it does make me wonder why we extended the renewals for a second year running, and still managed to reach over 6k. i guess it could be the cost of living, but either way 6k is great to see. meadow lane should easily reach 10k on saturday home game and should be quite high midweek. i hope this starts to pay off with the coffers and sustainability the club is seeking.

Uploading your mind into a robot isn’t staying human. You lose what makes you real. As for living forever, like Freddy once said, there's no chance for us.

It’s better to live the best life you can, then die and hope rebirth is real.

You could implant my brain in a cyberman and let me live 1000 years, and yet I still wouldn't live to see Notts reach the second round of the League Cup.

i dont think anyone will live forever, unless self healing is something that happens to the evolution and even then it seems unlikely. it reminds me of the film where robin williams plays a robot that lives beyond his master, and marries into the family in the future as he chases being more human like.

These look like the little pics that appear in apps such as Onefootball. Not very flattering up close! And should't the coaching team be on there too, or has the kit man taken over?

This season’s photos might show more of the upper body.

Those are last year’s, and I agree, they could show more of the players’ upper half, not just their faces and collars.

I wonder if the person assigned to update the Notts website has other tasks to do other than dealing with the online stuff, & social media?

I sincerely hope you are right about that. Recent activity suggests we are “in a good place” at the moment. A couple of decent results certainly helps enormously.

The key issues will be, how long do the new guys take to settle in, can we create and take enough chances and where will we be after 8 - 10 games. We’ll have a far better idea about how it’s all shaping up by early October.

I don’t think it’s time to worry during pre-season. I’ve seen us play well in these games before but then do badly in the actual season. And sometimes when pre-season has been rough, we’ve ended up doing better. The club feels like it’s in a good place now, and that should help us. I do think Notts fans get too worried sometimes, but this chat makes sense.

Regarding the media team, to give some perspective, it must be challenging to cope with the level of things they have to do at a professional level. I find my role here challenging, which is why I am very thankful for the help I receive so that I can focus on areas where I can get the most out of my time. I have been critical in the past, but that stems from wanting to see improvements, and I always try to ground my criticism in feedback.

One example is the production quality of some of the fan forums; as for a professional media outlet, it shouldn't capture people in the way or have people talking in the background when a board member or someone else is talking on stage.

I have no qualifications in videography, so I know I wouldn't be able to do much better, but from a professional point of view, there most certainly can be improvements.

I don't like how some fans on social media pal up to them but soon call them out; it's the same with the players. I am sure everyone involved in the club is doing their best, and I see no reason why the media team wouldn't want to communicate with fans. The quiet spells this close to pre-season could perhaps have been handled with content to fill in those spaces, but again, from my experience, there's only so much time, and unless you do a role like this, you have no idea how long it takes to do things.

This said, something is better than nothing, and I am sure the club will take it on board.

I don't personally feel that we should be worrying, not at this stage. Joe Palmer and Roberto Gagliardi need to be given time. It's fine to have your doubts, but only Palmer can really be questioned at this stage. Gagliardi can't really be the person to blame for the transfers when they are conducted by a panel.

It's fair to have concerns and to voice them; after all, it can lead to a healthy discussion.

It's way too early for anyone to be saying that MK Dons will win the title; they've been throwing money to the wind and have struggled for it. I think they will be more competitive, but I don't think I would have them in my top 3.

I also wonder, how on earth can they spend such amounts?

They seem to have a never-ending transfer budget, and for a club like them with little history, I find it hard to see how they are not breaking FFP rules.

You can't fault the Guy's Confidence, but his statement is Arrogant. Like it's been stated nobody can predict what's going to happen during a Season. Injuries loss of Form and a whole manner of things can happen. Perhaps the Main weapon in his arsenal is, the appointment of Paul Warne as his Head Coach, Warne has an Excellent record in the Lower tiers of the EFL, in fact I was hoping he may have ended up at the Lane. But No Doubt Notts couldn't match what MK Dons are paying him. It will be interesting to see if throwing all this Cash around gets the Plastic Dons Promoted, if it doesn't I predict there will be Hell To Pay.

The Watney Cup. Big business sponsorship & Penalty Shootouts. It was actually very influential in changing football in this Country.

Are these changes for the better? In my opinion, no, because the big six clubs plus the rest of the PL clubs make massive amounts of money from sponsorship deals The more popular the club, the more money that can be made.

As for penalty shootouts. A definite no here too because penalty shootouts are a way of depriving smaller clubs of lucrative replays in cup competitions.

It has also changed the game when it comes to finals that are now decided by penalty shootouts if their is no result after extra time. Some teams actually base their tactics on holding out for deciding a game by penalties.

Penalty Shootouts have basically changed the professional game for the worse in my opinion.

That revived some memories from almost a lifetime ago.I attended all the Rams home games.It was good practice for bigger things to come.

9 minutes ago, super_ram said:

That revived some memories from almost a lifetime ago.I attended all the Rams home games.It was good practice for bigger things to come.

When I looked on Wiki, I noticed the Rams were the first to win it.

I do recall seeing the competition named in some of the Notts OTDs, but none all that memeriable.

He seems like a decent player. I think it's worth taking a chance on him. He could do well and get sold for more money later, or maybe stay and become a proper part of the Notts team.

If he provides a bit more guile and physicality than Jarvis then he’s a decent signing in my view. Need to see him in action before attempting to judge/assess him tbh.

Keanan Bennetts strikes me as one of those overlooked players who’ve slipped through the cracks. British clubs don’t always catch wind of their potential, and I hope joining Notts turns out to be a clever move. It’s still early, so hard to judge him from his time at Cardiff. But I do welcome him to Meadow Lane and I’m hopeful he can grow into an important part of our side.

@Robbie, I suppose until Jatta unceremoniously leaves 😉

@menzinho

I don't think we will see a pound for pound replacement for Crowley now. I think that Notts will be satisfied with the amount of cover they have in that position. Whether the cover in that position is as good as Crowley only time will tell.

As far as replacing Didzy, how can you replace him with a similar amount of skill & experience without opening the chequebook? I think it will be very difficult. But I do expect Notts to recruit a striker before the transfer window closes.

Luker sounds like a direct replacement for Abbott. If he’s 75% as effective he’ll be a useful addition. Will he make the starting XI tho’? Time will tell.

If Macca requires a loan team to go to, I can think of one right away. Someone who is without their main striker for a few games. Bring it on 😀 ⚽

Glad to see he still has the positive mentality to get goals, whoever the opposition are, mind you he always was a natural.

14 minutes ago, Michael D Pie. said:

If Macca requires a loan team to go to, I can think of one right away. Someone who is without their main striker for a few games. Bring it on 😀 ⚽

I would love him back at Notts, but the way things are, I can't see our owners wanting to pay his level of wages. They couldn't agree terms with Didzy which would have been lower than what Macca gets now at Millwall.

We’ll probably get Macca back when he’s 36 and ready for the knackers yard.