Didn't the Forest chairman protest about VAR and the offside rules? I don’t think all these changes help, but if they make things a little clearer, then it’s a good thing overall.

Let's go back to how Football was supposed to be. Controlled by a Referee & two Linesmen. Most of the time they get decisions right but they are only human.

VAR makes big mistakes & it has changed the game for the worse. Just get rid of it.

It’s clever that a team has found a way to train their players to beat the offside trap and ruling. At the same time, I don’t think it’s in the spirit of the game. It’s rare for a small club to make themselves heard, and the change does clarify the situation in the footnote of the offside law.

Tom Cleverley never really caught my interest. The person who comes in needs to be experienced. All the fuss about Jack Wilshere, but there’s nothing to suggest he is the right person.

This appointment is the biggest one the Reedtz have had to make. The progress over the past two seasons and the National League years must continue so we keep moving forward on the pitch.

It’s easy to point the finger at the manager, just as much as it is at the players. But when one or two have an off day, it makes things harder for the rest of the team.

It was unlucky that Senegal were the complete opposite. I thought they played very well. It’s hard to feel bitter about losing to such an organised team, one that clearly played to win when England just couldn’t find their rhythm.

England will struggle at times against tall, physical, and fast teams. Senegal being well-organised made it even tougher. I'm young enough to know that this is the best period we've had in my lifetime. Most likely the strongest since Italia 90.

14 hours ago, KingofCounty said:

England will struggle at times against tall, physical, and fast teams. Senegal being well-organised made it even tougher. I'm young enough to know that this is the best period we've had in my lifetime. Most likely the strongest since Italia 90.

This is very true, but we do need to highlight the room for improvements.

Football attracts meltdowns and negative despair if you are in poor form or have previously done well in competitions. Expectations will always be high with England, but sometimes I do think we need to accept defeat to a team that played better. Whilst pointing out the room for improvements, I think it shows we haven't got a lot of options in goal, and defensively England does need to be more organised.

the more i think about the agreement and work in cooperation with university of nottingham, the more i think it will be beneficial to our city not just notts. it does look like the idea place to train as there are not many facilities like it nearby that are in places that gives the club some privacy.

It looks like the club are getting the infrastructure sorted before bringing in a coach. Several clubs are also looking for managers, and having things in place like this could help us stand out. The squad and our fanbase are important, but improving the training ground and other facilities can only be a positive step.

Let them train on The Embankment, it’ll help prepare them for the rough pitches we’ll face in League Two.

When we trained at the National setup in Burton, it felt like a waste of time, especially with players like Dean Leacock complaining about the pitch. At least Meadow Lane is like a gorgeous rug, and the new training facility agreement sounds like a great move.

Working with the Uni is a smart decision.

I’m losing faith in the way some of these changes are being made, especially when it feels like they don’t have the best interests of the game at heart. FIFA need to stop messing with the World Cup. I enjoy watching the early matches, but the more teams they add, the less special it feels. The last few competitions have already seemed bloated, especially since 2016.

Big clubs? You mean Germany and whichever European nation happens to have a poor World Cup. It’s probably France, given how eager they are to win it. It makes no sense. How is it financially beneficial to any nation except the host?

It's ok to discuss the Nations World Cup, however the point of the thread was to discuss the Club World Cup.

Major clubs like Man U, Chelsea, Man City, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, AC Milan & their ilk are pushing for a 48 Club World Cup.

Sorry if I didn't make it clear in the main heading.

I've just commented on this elsewhere - I'll put together a guide once all the games are announced!

"Platz 4" doesn't mean "fourth-place", it's the number of the training pitch we'll be playing them on, so this one won't be in the stadium.

Those places in Germany will be packed when Notts fans arrive for the game. I hope they have plenty of beer because anyone who has been to The Nest will know how often the plastic cups are used on match days.

It should be a great trip for those going. The result and performances won’t really matter.

alfreton announced, two german friendlies. probably a league one team away. i hope we dont avoid home games like we did last season due to the pitch resurfacing and upgrades. i prefer home games but the german matches do appeal as they are different.

Was going to leave a comment, but couldn't think of a good angle.

On 08/06/2025 at 13:24, menzinho said:

The reaction from the Bradford fans has been funny, they are seemingly freaking out because of his age. Yes he's probably past his peak, but some players have the ability to keep playing to a high standard regardless of their age. They'd be gutted if they signed McGoldrick then 😬

Freaking out is a bit much, but he’s not exactly the best signing. They might want him for his leadership and experience. If they’re going to survive in League Two, they’ll need to be much tighter at the back.

He should do well, but if he ends up as a rotation or backup option, it wouldn’t be a surprise, especially after his first season.

He’s not a ball-playing defender, and I don’t rate him. Bradford fans seem to know a lot about Curtis Tilt.

@super_ram, am I right about my memory of Mum then? The moment I saw the image, I remembered a few memories of when I was younger and we would come to see you whilst at work.

I remember always being told not to go too far ahead.

i think some of the really old pictures looks very haunting and a lot of those shown i would not feel comfortable walking near. its interesting to see the memories shared, tho i dont have any to add but its still a good topic that is different.

thanks for sharing @Piethagoram.

On 11/06/2025 at 19:25, Chris said:

@Piethagoram, when did the change occur? The first picture rings a bell, and I have a vague memory of going to see @super_ram at work.

I might have my bearings mistaken, though.

Does anyone remember Broadmarsh having an upstairs above where Argos used to be, and the BHS? Nobody seems to remember this, but again, I have a memory of being with my grandparents where they went to buy a Game Boy game for me. I have a vivid recollection of it, yet it's said that only one end featured an upstairs. I could have

7 hours ago, Chris said:

@super_ram, am I right about my memory of Mum then? The moment I saw the image, I remembered a few memories of when I was younger and we would come to see you whilst at work.

I remember always being told not to go too far ahead.

@Chris I think you are referring to to the Co-op departmental store which had a furniture section upstairs.You were always being told not to run to far ahead.

It sounds very serious, but he's in good hands. Hope he makes a swift and full recovery.

He played before I started watching Notts, but I'm grateful for everything he did and for the support he gave the club during the fundraising efforts. I wish him all the best in his recovery. It sounds like a horrible thing to go through. I hope he’s able to walk again and get back to a more normal life.

It sounds like he got to the hospital just in time to avoid life-changing injuries. The article mentions he "required immediate surgery."

It’s good that everyone acted quickly. He’s only 54, and hopefully, he’ll be back on his feet before too long.

He was a musical genius with clever and fun lyrics. It’s very sad to hear of his passing at the age of 80. May he rest in peace.

I know of the Beach Boys and have listened to their music, but I'm not too familiar with the members. From reading the comments, it seems he was one of the main members and wrote many of the lyrics.

It's very sad to hear that he has passed away.

RIP to a true genius - the Beach Boys' cheesy name and public image didn't do justice to the depth of their music, and that was down to Brian Wilson. God Only Knows is one of the best songs ever made.

@McPie, he does seem to bring a lot of insight and his personal experience with burnley among the other clubs could really pay off. i also agree, that when people work from text books they are missing out on practical learning from individuals which might not help. dr rhodes approach sounds promising.

A very interesting & informative video. As I have said previously, I do hope that he can make a big difference by reducing the injuries that Notts have suffered just like last season.

Coaches will always be keen on getting their players on the training field, but overtraining can be a big risk too.

It's good to have a person onboard who has expertise & will have plenty of advice and guidance to give regarding managing players fitness..

The board are clearly working hard to modernise the club’s structure. Since the Reedtz brothers took over, Notts have come a long way. Making changes every few seasons in the right areas can really make a difference. Someone experienced with injuries, like Dr Rhodes, should have a good impact. We had quite a few injuries last season, which we’ll hopefully avoid going forward. What matters is making sure players return stronger and more prepared.

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Thanks @Piethagoram sadly we won’t be going ashore any time soon. We went on an excursion yesterday and as she was getting off the coach Mrs. T fell awkwardly and twisted her ankle, it is very swollen and she can’t put any weight on it, the crew were very good and we managed to get her back onboard, they given us a wheel chair to use on the ship but we aren’t allowed to take it ashore, so we are ship bound for a while until it gets easier to walk. Hopefully it’s not broke but we’ll keep an eye on it.

3 hours ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

Thanks @Piethagoram sadly we won’t be going ashore any time soon. We went on an excursion yesterday and as she was getting off the coach Mrs. T fell awkwardly and twisted her ankle, it is very swollen and she can’t put any weight on it, the crew were very good and we managed to get her back onboard, they given us a wheel chair to use on the ship but we aren’t allowed to take it ashore, so we are ship bound for a while until it gets easier to walk. Hopefully it’s not broke but we’ll keep an eye on it.

Poor Mrs T. Please tell her I hope she feels better soon.

I dislocated my ankle play fighting with Jake during my holiday on the beach, and from previous times with my knee. I know the sand is an unkind place to hurt yourself.

I hope P is feeling much better now @Fan of Big Tone and her injury hasn't put too much of a dampener on things. She is managing to keep smiling even if she is in pain.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @JDaykin. It's great to be welcoming you to the community here.

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Welcome to PoN @JDaykin

The success of George Abbott last season has taught me to be more patient with these kind of signings and we’re definitely building a reputation as a club to send promising youngsters to develop. Fingers crossed for him, oh and he doesn’t take up one of the over 21 slots either

This is the sort of signing I hoped we’d make, young, talented, and with something to prove. Iorpenda looks like he’s got the attributes to thrive in League Two: strong, quick, and willing to put himself about. That box-to-box style fits well with how we’re trying to play, especially if he’s got the engine to get up and down the pitch. The bonus is that he’s come through two decent academies, and clearly has a solid football education. I think if we manage him well and give him regular game time, he could develop into a really important player for us. If he can chip in with a few goals as well, even better!

I'm pleased with his arrival and hope he is ready to compete for his place in the team. As the season unfolds at Notts, I hope he enjoys his time here. He could become part of a select group of talented players who have been given more opportunities, like Ryan Yates and Jack Grealish.

He has a good head on his shoulders, and when he moves to a higher-level team, he should make sure it’s one that will actually play him and help him develop. Millwall gave up too soon on Macaulay Langstaff. We didn’t need them to prove it by putting him on the transfer list before this season started. Jake Tabor won’t want to end up in that situation, even though Macca is on decent wages.

The EFL is a big step up, but some players just have a natural instinct for scoring goals.

Putting in the hard work and making life difficult for defenders can be enough to succeed. Maybe, in a few years, Jake Tabor will be playing at that level.

good luck to him, i hope he gets a move to the efl and does well.

I haven't been online much in the last few days so I'm yet to discover many of the functions, but I like the look and feel of it, it feels much more modern.

However, I always navigated the site using the dashboard and I'm struggling with the new one. Previously there was a clean overview of the latest forum posts, but now I have to scroll past some very old status updates, frequent posters etc. before I find the forum posts, which are organised by forum and seemingly not in chronological order. I may well be missing something though. Thanks @Chris for your efforts and I'm looking forward to seeing it bed in!

4 minutes ago, DangerousSausage said:

However, I always navigated the site using the dashboard and I'm struggling with the new one. Previously there was a clean overview of the latest forum posts, but now I have to scroll past some very old status updates, frequent posters etc. before I find the forum posts, which are organised by forum and seemingly not in chronological order. I may well be missing something though. Thanks @Chris for your efforts and I'm looking forward to seeing it bed in!

The Latest Discussions widget currently in place, it's just a makeshift feed.

I've mentioned in the discussion about this pending upgrade that Terabyte mentioned that upgrading our custom widget wouldn't be possible with two features, plus a further 2 hooks no longer exist. The team behind the software, they have built this from the ground up, so hooks may return in the future as many have already, but I have revised my plan.

I am not sure when exactly the replacement will be ready at this stage. There are various pending and in the works upgrades.

I know what you mean though, thanks for your comment and feedback.

I was a bit caught off guard when I saw the changes, but after a few seconds to take it in, I’m really impressed. Once everything is fully in place, it will look even better. I appreciate the effort from everyone who made it happen.

Great to have you join us @Simon Jackson ,Welcome aboard.

Hello, @Simon Jackson.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, I also hope to see you contributing to this fine fan driven site.

Hello @Simon Jackson.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, join in and share your thoughts. The dashboard page and all activity stream in the community section of the site are excellent.

Rest in Piece, Uriah Rennie. 😔

A very good referee,rest in peace Uriah Rennie

Uriah Rennie: Sheffield figures...

Uriah Rennie, rest in peace. 🥲

@BradtheMiller, he's one of the managers I'm discreetly wishing for, but not putting a lot of optimism as I don't expect him to come. Yet, I think he would be a superb choice. There's a few which tick the boxes for me, but Leam Richardson is one.

It's nice to see you, matey.

Maybe the club has been trying to sort out the training facilities and the recent updates before turning their full attention to the takeover talks. It’s possible they’ve been working on these things in the background while also sorting out who might come in.

I’m sure there have been talks with head coaches, but it could still be early stages. They might be collecting all the right information before they make a final call. Leam Richardson could be a really good choice.

Do the bookies have it right about who might come in? The odds will probably shift a bit before the new head coach is appointed. I don’t see the Reedtz going for Joao Alves.

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I'm not a big fan of the term "plan B", but I know what people mean by it.

Football shouldn't be based on rigid tactics all the time, there should be a general approach, and tactics do generally fall within a system. I just think, if managers or head coaches have tactic A, tactic B, tactic C etc. It takes some adjustment switching, and whilst I would say Stuart Maynard didn't show much understanding of turning games around. I don't think he ever really had the understanding of how being less formal can make the opposition ask questions of how we would play.

It would be nice if we could switch formations much easier, based on the starting XI and the players available on the bench. As such, this might be a fallback plan, but I would hope our next head coach can read how games are actually going.

Usually, there are signs that we will concede. It starts with pressure in controlling the ball at the back and playing it straight to the keeper the moment a player can't make a forward pass.

It would be much easier if instructions were being given, and the moment one of our players is struggling in-game, thoughts are made as to how to overcome it. Some managers sit back, hoping the quality will prevail, but a lot of people say we need a leader on the pitch. I think it starts with who is in charge of the squad.

At our level, every coach will have different abilities in areas of their management style, but I do think a better understanding of how a game is going would help with the mistakes we can make and the lack of concentration. Another point, I would have thought a manager would think about why we don't score from corners often, something which comes from the training ground.

SM in his post match interviews, talked about the focus turning to the next match & it always seemed that there was going to be a tactic & plan against that particular side.

But when it came to it, especially at ML, the plan & tactic always used to be very similar to the previous match, play out from the back & retain possession as much as possible.

When I talk about a plan A, B, & C I'm talking about how Notts should be approaching each game against 23 different teams. For me, there has to be a different approach because every team is different.

It's not all about the style & shape, it's also about which players of the squad you play, what position they play, & how the Notts formation will be for that particular opponent.

What would be the most effective way of playing that particular team. Which players would be the best players to play against that team, What formation would be the best against that team. What style would be the best against that team to win a game of football?

On a poor narrow pitch or against a physical & bullying side, the player line up should be different, compared to a side that will play an open passing game on a good wide pitch. I think that is how a Head Coach should be using his squad.

I think when Notts struggled, the predictability became more obvious. When they played well, the quality in the squad shone, and the creativity was much harder to read. While there are clear patterns, especially with play coming down the flanks, having players like Nick Tsaroulla, Kellan Gordon, and Jodi Jones means we will be heavily focused on the wider areas. Now that Will Jarvis has joined, we have plenty of options out wide and flexibility with Jodi and Jarvis if another wing-back is signed.

Having versatile players is important, as is keeping the back four stable and selecting those in form. However, addressing certain weaknesses goes beyond just predictability. I agree that more creativity through the centre of the park is needed and that the team should look for attacking moves rather than dropping back.

He's still 10/1 on the odds list !🤭 I would like to know who put money on him though, chucking money down the drain would've given you the same return!

i have never even heard of him, but you had me for a few milliseconds @Piethagoram.

@liampie, he was one of the rumour mill head coaches linked to us.

His experience isn't all that bad, but ending up in England and in League Two seemed unlikely. EFL experience would be very nice, but I wish him well with his new role.