Other than Platt, Bedeau or JJ who else is likely to start every match? Right now those 3 for me are the only other serious candidates.

I don’t really have an issue with Palmer being captain right now. Before he joined us in the National League he already had played over 200 matches in the EFL, he’s a lot more experienced than I realised and besides the freak ACL injury he never seems to be injured. I'm not sure the scream and shout approach is as effective these days either, I do think Matt is a tad quieter but when he speaks if what he says is useful and right that is of more value than someone shouting with little substance.

I know that Norburn has been a captain at most of his previous clubs but will he be fit enough to start the season as our first-choice CM? It could well be that halfway through the season Robertson and Norburn are our starting midfielders, then we might have a problem.

Difficult situation to resolve. Palmer was certainly the “favoured” option for Maynard and he is a respected member of the squad.

I don’t know if he fits the “Paterson mould” in respect of playing style and approach. Will he be a regular starter? I’m not sure he is incisive or creative enough tbh. I prefer the more robust, assertive style of leader - Turner was an inspirational captain and he possessed a bit more character & personality for my money.

Of the established players I’d have thought Bedeau would be ideal but McDonald also has tge right attributes, should he be a preferred first team candidate.

I like Matt Palmer and I don’t think he’s a poor captain, but there’s always a chance someone else might bring more out of the team. I’d give it to Ollie Norburn. He’s got good experience and I don’t mind that he’s new. The club spoke highly of him, saying he’s a leader who wants to win, similar to the praise Martin Paterson got when he arrived. Letting Palmer get on with his game while handing the armband to someone like Norburn might be a smart call.

On 10/07/2025 at 21:58, Fan of Big Tone said:

If this takes off should we ditch the weekly chat?

I've only just joined but I'd already miss dipping into the Weekly Chat thread. Hope it continues!

4 hours ago, theAnticlough said:

I've only just joined but I'd already miss dipping into the Weekly Chat thread. Hope it continues!

Sometimes I avoid posting because of feeling repetitive, but it's a great community based discussion. It's brilliant to see new members joining in, as sometimes new arrivals seem a bit nervous or reserved. There's nothing wrong with that, not at all but it's always encouraging to see people enjoying the site.

I don't think the statuses feature would replace the chat, room for both. 👍🏻

I enjoy reading what other members say about Notts and in the other threads too. It helps me feel more involved and part of the community. It’ll be interesting to see if the status feature on the site catches on. I’ll make sure I have a look when I next pop by.

7 hours ago, CliftonMagpie said:

Hello, @theAnticlough.

I thought I had welcomed you already, so I am a little disappointed to learn I haven't. We are a very friendly group of fans, that love talking all things Notts and as you will see it's about the community here. I am very pleased to see you joining in, once the season gets underway I hope you will be all settled in and continuing your fantastic start. It just takes a few people to start, share and we are well away with good open discussions.

Cheers Clifton,

Yeah it does seem really friendly, and it'll be great to carry on in that vein. Had a branch of my family at Clifton, Farnborough Road and remember visiting so definitely good to be reminded of that! Let's enjoy the season, got a feeling it's going to have a better climax than the last one 😉

You’ve fitted right in on the site and Pride of Nottingham. It’s brilliant having you here with us, and I’m excited to read more of your posts as we go through the rest of pre-season and beyond into the new campaign.

It’s always good to see someone jump straight in and get involved. Welcome from me, @theAnticlough!

Cheers @allardyces tash, appreciated and likewise yourself. Hoping for a great season of chat as we follow our beloved club's fortunes.

Hello, @James Macdonald. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, I hope you enjoy being a part of our Notts County community.

Hello and welcome to Pon @James Macdonald

Welcome to Pride of Nottingham! It’s great to have you with us @James Macdonald, feel free to jump into the chat, share your thoughts, or just enjoy being part of the community. We’re all about friendly football talk and making everyone feel at home.

Chelsea have won the Club World Cup. They are World Champions. Chelsea 3 PSG 0. What a result for them.

Chelsea thoroughly deserved the win against PSG. The French tournament favourites were blown away in the first half by a Chelsea side that employed the perfect tactic by going direct to get behind PSG's left hand side. PSG just couldn't deal with it.

PSG were absolutely shell shocked at the end of the first half, but to their credit they came out in the second half & tried to make a game of it, however Chelsea were resolute in defence, & their goalkeeper played a blinder with some vital saves.

As the second half wore on the PSG players became frustrated & commited petty fouls. The ugly scenes at the end of the match took away from what was a famous Chelsea victory & a triumph for the English Premier League.

Although I'm pleased that an English team won, I'm still not convinced that a tournament such as this is in the best interests of domestic league football. The tournament is too long & involves too many teams.

The Chelsea & PSG players have to recover now for the start of the new season. I wouldn't be surprised if their form suffered at the beginning of their league campaigns. It will be interesting to see if that is the case.

I am pleased for Chelsea as they represented England, and I am sure @super_pie will be happy as he likes them too. I almost changed his username once to "Superski" during the Roman Abramovich era. Thankfully, a combination of bringing @callum2569 and Notts looking up kept him a magpie.

It's a great result for Chelsea, but it highlights just how much of a star Cole Palmer is.

Welcome @Triton 61 , glad to have you here.

Hello, welcome to the community @Triton 61. PON has been very good to be a part of, I hope it is for you.

Hello, welcome to PON @Triton 61.

I listened to Sonny's interview, & I learned that he was going to travel to Germany to join the squad there.

I presume that he will train with the squad on Friday & be in the match squad on the Saturday.

I'm sure that he would have begun his pre season training at Man U so it will be interesting to see if Martin plays him against Kaiserslautern.

I am going to say, I think he probably will / should replace Macari.

Macari is OK defensively but going forward I still don’t think he looks that comfortable and confident in the choice of forward pass to make and then ends up a little too often for me, going backwards.

Rod McDonald seems to be one of those players fans often overlook. Alongside Lewis Macari and Lucas Ness, he adds depth to the defence, which should help keep things steady at the back.

With these options, we’ll be able to rest key players, deal with any injuries, and give someone a break during busy spells. That kind of cover is really useful over a long season.

He seems like a level-headed bloke, so I hope he gets a fair chance and does well.

It’s always part of football, players move on. But it’s a shame because David McGoldrick will be missed. He might have played a big part in helping us get back to League One if he’d stayed.

Still, I wish him all the best at Barnsley. It’ll be worth keeping an eye on how he gets on and what their fans make of him as he settles in there.

To bad he wont be around to celebrate with us as EFL2 Champions in May😜

But honestly wish him well and hopefully he can have a injury free season at Barnsley

It could end up being a good thing that he moved on, but I think the way he left did set the mood for some of the disappointment. It might have been better handled between him and the club so there was no room for gossip.

People who believe our budget will shrink, or that the owners aren’t willing to spend more, should understand it’s clearly part of trying to make the club more self-sufficient and financially stable.

Not having to pay McGoldrick’s wage might mean we can bring in two other players instead. It all depends, really, but I do hope he does well wherever he goes.

Round trip through the Black Forest.... did someone mention gateaux! 😂

Heading for Stuttgart within 2 days

Hmm yes please Black Forest Gateaux my favourite dessert. You’re certainly having a nice trip @Piethagoram I can’t fault you.

On 11/07/2025 at 03:12, Piethagoram said:

I’ve done some sightseeing myself during the free time between matches on this short tour of Germany. It’s been a good chance to explore a bit while we’re here. It’s also my first time watching German football, and it feels like a whole different culture. The atmosphere and style are quite something.

I’ve chatted with a few fans from German clubs too. They were all very friendly and knew a lot about their teams, which was great to see. Visiting places nearby has made the trip even better. It’s given me more to enjoy outside the football.

The photos you shared are nice, some great views and moments in there.

I’d only just started to enjoy the warm weather without feeling like I was melting, and now another heat wave’s rolled in. Typical British weather, if we’re not under grey skies, we’re moaning about the sunshine.

It's been a hot day all over the UK today.

you would rarely find me without a tshirt on but i cant stand changing tshirts multiple times a day. besides nobody lives with me, so they wont be shocked. it really is unbearable with how warm it can get. i hate moaning about the weather but if you threw me against the wall i would be stuck to it like one of slimy children toys.

2 hours ago, theAnticlough said:

It became a slog for him at Notts, over-reliance on him by the end and still coming out on the losing side too often. The whole SM season, the Saunders situation, Alves covering must have had him scratching his head at times and wanting to taste something more professional before he hangs up his boots. Oh, and the extra money of course :)

That's just pure speculation. @theAnticlough

It's well known that Didzy wanted to stay, but unfortunately, Didzy & Notts couldn't agree on the terms of a new contract.

Barnsley feels like a bit of an odd choice when you think about the other clubs nearby he could’ve joined. It’s not the most obvious move, considering he had options closer to Nottingham. That said, they do look strong and could be one of the sides pushing for promotion. Still, I’m surprised Derby County didn’t make an effort to bring him back. It seemed like a chance they might’ve taken.

i had a feeling he would want to go to a league one team, but i am surprised a team like barnsley ended up being his destination. i thought he would choose a team a little more local and i think part of me was worried it might be mansfield since he has played for every other club in the east midlands.

1 hour ago, Chris said:

@super_ram, How inconsiderate of Notts, right? Nonetheless, Derby remains the top priority. [even though you are well known to talk more about Notts]. 🤣

I'll try to remember to watch it.

Is the match on the radio?As you know I often watch my team and simultaneously listen to Nottingham's top team on the radio.

10 hours ago, super_ram said:

Is the match on the radio?As you know I often watch my team and simultaneously listen to Nottingham's top team on the radio.

It’s not on the radio as far as I know, you could have a split screen on your device and watch both matches, you’d probably end up like Marty Feldman though. 😂

Nice picture. I've cast it to the TV.

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You won't be able to scroll pages, unfortunately; pagination isn't possible in v5 due to a lack of hook points.

The two features that have come back are great. I always head straight to the front page first, then check the dashboard to see what’s new.

I take a quick look at the forum index and dip into a few sections to make sure I haven’t missed anything. It’s become part of the routine now.

Seeing who’s viewing each topic is a brilliant touch. It’s a nice extra since the upgrade and could help keep people interested. They might stick around longer in case someone replies.

It’s a solid improvement all round. Nicely done!

The site’s upgrade really stands out. It’s come on massively, and that alone makes you stop and think about subscribing. The way it’s been built with care, aiming for top quality and adding useful features, it’s clear there’s been a lot of effort. It shows in every corner of the site.

That’s why I’d be keen to support something like this. It’s not just a passion project for Chris, it’s something special and worth backing.

The club has talked about wanting to head in this direction, and it was something the Reedtz brothers pointed out when they took over. Still, we haven’t really pushed forward, even with the excellent work coming from the academy.

When you see someone like James Sanderson close to making the first team, you want him to get that chance and do well. We’re not far off from seeing a young player slowly break into the starting line-up.

Fans do need to be patient though. The manager has to be bold and trust that giving youth a chance will pay off. The club also has to present the player well so supporters can get behind them.

Having someone go from the academy to the pro team shows there’s a proper route. More League Two clubs should be doing the same, not just Notts.

The whole purpose of loaning players out is so that they gain first-team experience. I really hope we can start to bring through academy players before we reach the Championship (if and when that is). In League One, it can work because if you can find a good League Two team to take a youth on loan, it's a good level and starting point. I am not much of a fan of loaning players out to random National League North teams, with the exception of if the team is doing well. I generally question how much better they will be when they return?

It's very hard, but it's why as fans we need to let the club know we are prepared to give youngsters a chance with the right experience. Even if the support players might not be as skilled as those around them, their passion, drive, and eagerness to get better can really bring something unique to the table.

Sanderson missed quite a lot of last season through injury so had a lot of catching up to do, and it also explains why we didn't see him involved last season despite having a contract.

I watch quite a bit of B team and U18 football and the vast majority of them are miles away from playing L2 football. And I mean absolutely miles.

A loan spell can really see a player push on. I was mightily impressed with Daniel Adiefe when I saw him later in the season after he'd ben at Basford for a couple of months.

He was much stronger and much more commanding than he'd previously been.

There are 3 or 4 other academy players who I think have a chance, and training with the first team definitely improves them (Madou Cisse was a much better player for it) but the gap is enormous.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, as you can see the community are pleased you joined us. See you around, @Peter Thornley.

Welcome to PoN @Peter Thornley Enjoy!

Hello, @Peter Thornley. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, I hope you enjoy being a part of our Notts County community.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, as you can see the community are pleased you joined us. See you around, @Daisy-Mae.

And welcome to PoN from me too @Daisy-Mae

Hello, @Daisy-Mae. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, I hope you enjoy being a part of our Notts County community.

A big belated PoN welcome from me too @MikeWood .Come on dip your bread,we don't bite.

Welcome to Pride of Nottingham, @MikeWood. Great to have you here.

Don’t slip away into the mist, get involved and let us know you're around. It’s a friendly bunch and there’s always something to chat about. Most importantly, share your views on Notts. We’re all keen to hear what you think.

Hello, @MikeWood. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, I hope you enjoy being a part of our Notts County community.

Welcome aboard @MejustMike! Great to have another fan in the mix, this place thrives on people like you.

A very belated welcome to PoN from me too @MejustMike

Hello, @MejustMike. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, I hope you enjoy being a part of our Notts County community.

Life comes with ups and downs, laughter and sadness. Through it all, there's one song that always lifts my spirits, Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World.” At times life feels bleak, but that song somehow makes it all seem better. When it plays, the dark moments fade. You can’t help but feel lighter. It’s a song that never gets old. A true classic that people will keep listening to for years to come.

And when Louis gently says, “And I think to myself…” it fills me with warmth. It reminds me of the good times, and I feel grateful.

I met my first wife at the Palais in Nottingham in early 1975. The live group were playing the Bachman Turner Overdrive song "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet"

There are lots of things you forget in your lifetime, but you never forget a first meeting like that. The song has always been one of my favourites.

Those were very happy memories. Sadly our marriage didn't last, however our legacy together are three wonderful children, & now with three grandchildren.

'Summer of '69' by Canadian singer Bryan Adams brings back happy memories. It’s a lot like ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ by Van Morrison. Both songs tell stories of carefree days, growing up, and dreaming about the future. They also show how life changes over time.

These songs have inspired many people and are known as true rock classics. ‘Summer of '69’ always reminds me of looking forward to turning 18. It makes you think about childhood and how those moments become the warmest memories.

There’s a special feeling that comes with looking back. When you think about the path you took, you realise those choices helped shape the person you are today.

Morning all, the rain has by passed us again, our lawn is looking decidedly yellow but I’m not going to water it as I think it’s a waste of water, when the rain eventually does arrive it will recover.

I was too late waking up to go to the park run so I’ll get on our cross trainer for a bit of exercise and no doubt have a walk with Mrs. T later.

I’ve not seen @super_ram around lately I hope he is well, I’ll send him a message.

Good evening all.

Just a few sunny intervals today, but nice & comfortably warm non the less.

Bought some dwarf sun flowers & some dahlias today from the supermarket. They looked very good as they were new stock so took advantage.

Bought four large pots to transplant them all into. They look good. The Bees love them too.

The Bumblebee nest that I mentioned is in full flow now. The workers are busy getting the nectar from our flowers. They don't bother us. Bees can recognise faces so I suppose they are used to us both by now.

On 05/07/2025 at 09:58, Fan of Big Tone said:

Morning all, the rain has by passed us again, our lawn is looking decidedly yellow but I’m not going to water it as I think it’s a waste of water, when the rain eventually does arrive it will recover.

I was too late waking up to go to the park run so I’ll get on our cross trainer for a bit of exercise and no doubt have a walk with Mrs. T later.

I’ve not seen @super_ram around lately I hope he is well, I’ll send him a message.

I'm back now @Fan of Big Tone .Thanks for your concern(and anyone else who may have missed me)I've been doing my good deeds by helping my old Rams mate Ken's son, Andrew ,look after his widow who fell down her stairs a couple of weeks ago.Ken passed away 7 years ago but I remained in touch with Kath(his wife) and family.We go back to the mid 60's and I used to babysit Andy when he was young(he's 52 now)Kath had an operation to repair ligament damage and rebuild her knee.She had the staples out on Monday but must stay in bed for another 2 weeks.My job done now as extra help for Andy arranged.

Jatta’s a pro. Training with the B team will keep him sharp, and once the suspension is done, he’ll be back and causing problems for defenders. League Two won’t know what’s hit it. We’ve just got to stay positive.

Honestly, this whole situation could've been handled way better. The people in charge of getting those visas out need to step it up and pay more attention. I really believe that Jatta is going to hit the next season with the same fire he had last year. He’s definitely going to keep trying to score goals and stay on top of his game. Even though he's suspended right now, I doubt he’ll think about making any transfer moves. Those games he’s missing could actually help him in the end, especially when the January transfer window rolls around.

i think people are reading more into it because of this.

part of me does wonder if notts did not want to take him jatta now, for whatever reason. i dont think its to sell him but maybe to keep him?

Oldham have signed a couple of good players, but I still don't feel all that threatened by them, and we don't really need wide players. If there were more to cover, with him being lined up to play an attacking midfield role, it could work because he can also play up top, but I don't see it as a missed opportunity myself.

I know he scored a fair amount of goals in the National League, but we'll see how he does with Oldham now, and I am sure the club will be tracking players who they may have interest in or have lost out on. We have a good squad, yes, we missed out on the automatic places and lost in the playoffs. However, to suggest we are a million miles away from other clubs based on not signing x, y, or z just seems a little vague.

A lot of fans seemed to agree at one point that all we needed was strengthening in crucial areas, with cover for injuries. Every time another club signs a player, we seem to be comparing them and acting like we have the ability to sign them all.

I do agree, @Piethagoram is right that Jack Stevenes could make a good signing, but he would need to be guaranteed a starting place to continue his journey in my opinion, and I fail to see currently where he would fit in to secure that. Nonetheless, he could be a future signing because he is still quite young.

he did very well with solihull moors, i think hes ready to make a step up to league two and i think he could do well for oldham. hes a player i would not have minded in the squad, but i am not worried or dwelling on the fact he signed for a different club. if news came out saying he was on our radar and we missed out on him, i might feel a bit disappointed.

I think Notts should have tried to sign him because it made sense. But that doesn’t mean the club wanted him, and maybe Jack Stevens didn’t want to join Notts either.

Our squad is good. There’s still stuff to work on, but saying we’re weaker feels wrong. We only really lost David McGoldrick, and he might be a very different player next season anyway.

The main worry for me is replacing Alex Bass. That makes the team weaker, but I think Stevens could have helped by scoring goals.

I just don’t agree when people say our team looks weak. Some players might not join because they think they won’t get to play much, or that there’s too much competition.

Nobody knows what’s really going on, so I don’t think people should worry too much or try to make others scared.

Finding information on Google and the astrencin.sk site isn’t easy. The website is hard to use and doesn’t seem well organised. Even Wikipedia still shows the old manager. I wondered if that meant he’s taken on a different job at the club.

To be honest, it’s one of the worst sports websites I’ve come across. I do hope Ricardo Moniz does well. I often wonder if things might have turned out better for him if he’d worked under the Reedtz brothers.

Ricardo Moniz seems like he still has something to prove. Out of all the managers and head coaches we've seen over the years, he stands out as one of the most active and driven. Hopefully, this time things go right for him.

good luck to him, i do have a soft spot for ricardo and just wished he managed to have a longer stay at a club because i think he could build something special in time.

A hosepipe ban has been declared by Yorkshire Water due to the dry spring & summer.The ban will be effective from 11th July. It is very possible that the other Water Companies will follow suit.

You’ll probably notice your neighbours starting to fill up paddling pools, spray down their cars, and give their gardens a good soaking with the hose. It’s typical really – people don’t stop to think about what it means when water levels start to drop.

I’d felt things had been quite pleasant lately, especially after the last spell of intense heat. But if people carry on wasting water without a second thought, things could quickly become much harder to cope with.

It’s not about pointing fingers, but there’s a real need to be considerate. When water’s scarce, using it carelessly makes life tougher for everyone.

its been really nice the past few days, like really enjoyable to go out and have walks without feeling like you cant. its the summer where we have a normal week, rain and then blistering heat. i guess its better than having no sun at all.

@BridgyPie, it great to see you joining in and having your say. I can't encourage you enough to continue, because you should find we can have sensible discussions and so many fantastic posts to read. Welcome to PON!

Your story could make a great piece on the gaffers fan features, he's done a few in the past and yours sounds like one which would be excellent to include.

A very warm and sunny welcome @BridgyPie I hope that you have times a many enjoying and contributing to the site.

@BridgyPie, That’s a brilliant memory to have!

Walking the team out at Wembley must’ve been unreal! The Anglo-Italian Cup had some proper Notts players as well. I totally get stepping away from the usual socials. It’s refreshing to find a place like this with a better vibe and a real sense of community.

Glad to have you here! Hope you’re enjoying things in the Kop with the family.