after the game, i just shut off because it was honestly the worst i have seen of notts for years. just the lack of desire, i thought i would feel better today but i dont.

i can see why older fans have drinking habits come match days.

today, its not that bad out but i will just be seeing what comes about at home.

@liampie it’s only football, don’t get too down it’s not worth it, I’ve learned that over many years supporting Notts.

Yesterday Mrs. T and youngest grandson Fred put our Christmas tree up, today I’ve been putting the rest of the stuff up today because I left Mrs. T instructions she wasn’t allowed to climb on chairs or step ladder to put things high, so that’s been my job today, it’s starting to feel and look like Christmas. 

It wasn’t uncommon for Jimmy to go to a pub after games with some of the players. Several times I said hello and would ask him about his thoughts on Notts. He was a very friendly person, with a very thick Scottish accent which never changed. Yet he had his own way of speaking. Sometimes, I must admit he would speak so fast that I would just nod.

You would feel rude in this scenario but just being in his presence felt incredible.

On a night out in Notts, I once came across Jimmy with Brian Clough. They were both deep in conversation, so I never bothered them but it was a sight to see them.

I feel very privileged to have spoken to Jimmy. Younger fans who would have missed this, go speak to Les Bradd or Don Masson, they will tell you stories which will make you see just how important he is to our club’s history.

I wouldn’t say Jimmy Sirrel thought of me as a friend, but I considered him one and I’m fortunate to have known him quite well. I had chats with him during the years he spent at Meadow Lane, that’s just how the club was back then. The place now known as Lawton’s Bar, or whatever it’s called, as I don’t frequent there now, was once a spot where you’d always see the players or Jimmy. He’d always get a round in, have a natter with fans and then get back to work. If you bumped into him, he’d talk to you. That’s just how Jimmy was, you didn’t need to greet him, you just had to be in his vicinity or catch his eye.

There is one blogger on YouTube, Footy Adventure. Kinda groundhunter. Ha has video about Nottingham. And when he told about Meadow Lane and came to Sirrel monument he noticed that he doesn’t know who is that. Honestly I was surprised. 

It’s heartening to hear Mr Kim’s story and how he overcame the odds. However, it’s disheartening to think about those who fail or are executed for trying to escape. When a country denies its citizens freedom or the right to leave, it’s clear there are serious problems.

It’s uplifting to hear about people escaping from North Korea. I wouldn’t want to live in North Korea, Russia, or China. If I suddenly vanish, one of them is responsible.

North Korea appears to be a challenging place to escape from, so it’s heartening to hear that Mr Kim managed to overcome the odds. His story could make a compelling film.

I enjoyed watching that again.Thanks for posting @Countyman

Those cages brought back some memories - not nice ones.

It would be a delightful day in Nottingham, witnessing Notts defeat Forest and observing the disappointed reds retreat to their basements or man caves. However, it might take a while before I see such a victory for Notts.

He did brilliantly to spot the gap and seize the opportunity to strike. I can’t comment on his overall performance as I didn’t see much of him, but it will be interesting to see how he progresses.

Many moons ago, I recall talking with Dick Bate at Notts who offered the opinion that many youngsters who "win" a professional contract, think they have made it. The ages 16-19 , are the telling point of whether they are going to make it..and whether the club can support these youngsters

He’s already made a mark with that goal. Our fans simply want to see a young player succeed, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I’m excited about our youth prospects, but we need to ensure they’re ready for the first team.

I extend my best wishes to Enzio. He may not have been an outstanding player, but his earnest efforts made him endearing.

Enzio wasn’t the worst player we had, he just hit a slump and never recovered. In League Two, he was often our best player. I know we had a team that didn’t fight as hard as they could have, but he did. I wish him all the best.

Best of luck to Enzio. He often frustrated me during his time here, and it seemed like he was slowing down, but I’m grateful for his contributions. For instance, his performance in the League Two match against Macclesfield showed his fighting spirit.

The goal was superbly timed and executed. He managed to skillfully direct the ball into the net, out of the goalkeeper’s reach.

Jim O’Brien has had a few near misses this season, so when he finally scored, I was thrilled. He’s a player you can easily relate to.

Jim O’Brien’s timing is impeccable, always managing to be at the right place at the right time. What a player!

Many people aren’t aware of the changes that have been made to the Brazilian league. These changes have made it more challenging for teams to maintain their elite status. They are one of only two teams that have never been relegated and have produced countless top Brazilian talents. However, their fans’ behaviour of throwing fireworks, rockets, and flares is quite unacceptable. Can you imagine if we did that every time our club was relegated?

It's also one of the most corrupt leagues in the world, which doesn't help matters.

I wouldn't want to be a player, manager or fan over them, it's just too hostile. It's not passion, it's instilled within their culture that if things don't go your way, outcome the pitchforks and violence.

It's a shame as Santos has a lot of history, but it's hardly the end of the world.

It’s frustrating when teams dwell on their past glories, leading to their downfall due to poor performance. A draw might have spared them, but they need to confront and accept relegation. They should aim to bounce back stronger.

Oh, I could watch this goal again and again - what a lovely finish!

Picture witnessing that goal in real time. I’m willing to bet that even the Coventry fans rose to their feet in admiration.

That was an excellent goal. It requires a significant level of skill to accomplish that. It’s not something that can be done casually or attributed to luck, but rather it’s a result of hard work and talent.

2 hours ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

This will make @super_ram’s night.

Fulham 5 F*rest 0 Taxi for Cooper?

I hadn't noticed they were playing but my  old mate Gordon, a fellow Ram from Alfreton texted  me when the score was 3- 0 saying the same as you  @Fan of Big Tone ..Funny old world ain't it.

four defeats in a row, even luton towns form is currently better than that. i hope luton stay up! they did well against arsenal recently. fulham winning any team by 5-0 is a bit weird, as they do have a good team but are not the type to thrash another.

Fulham have some great young players coming through their ranks, and their squad on their day could beat most mid-table to lower relegation fodder quite comfortably. Forest really got dismantled by a team that their own squad transfer fee total blows out of the water. It shows you don't have to spend silly money, as the most important thing is good players and a spirited team.

11 minutes ago, liampie said:

one point, oh my...

what happened with you @super_ram? this is not the eurovision.

Mmm says the member who also only scored  Un point.People who live in glass houses etc etc eh @liampie

oops 

6 hours ago, nottsnutter said:

oops 

Never mind @nottsnutter,just keep trying.

Febian Brandy. Scored a first half hattrick for them against us in 2014

jonathan bewers does anyone remember him?

Steve Cherry, Trevor Christie, Steve Chettle, Ishmel Demontagnac, Paul Devlin, David Grof. All ex players who have played for Walsall.

I’m pleased to say this to the pair of you, congratulations on being named as the Members of the Month, @Piethagoram and @super_ram. Keep up the good work in December. Thanks for all your contributions.

Well done, lads! Both of you make a significant contribution to the Pride of Nottingham site. It’s great to see this being recognised.

This site is enriched by so many wonderful contributors, kudos to both of you! I won’t mention either of you by name, but please know that I thoroughly enjoy reading the content you both share.

Thank you for all PoN community that have expressed concern

My sister had one day at St Helier Hospital Carshalton, then 2 days at Epsom District Hospital

She had lost feeling in her right hand, basics like holding a pen,  though it is now slowly coming back

The staff of both hospitals were fantastic but listening to the radio this morning, about the UK gov't proposing that overseas spouses married to UK citizens, may be deported if they fail the £38k income threshold, my sister may not have made it had those staff been not available within the NHS. 

@Piethagoram, I’m truly sorry to hear about your sister’s situation. It must be tough to see a loved one going through this. It’s encouraging to hear that she seems to be improving, and I hope she makes a full recovery soon.

piethagoram super is right, we are all thinking of you and are wishing the best for your sister. thanks for the update, i hope you are coping okay?

its good to see you back @AmericanPie.

It’s the defenders making mistakes that cost us, but a lot of it comes from the tactics and how we approach games. I don’t constantly blame the defenders for what happens and I can let it go. Aden Baldwin got a lot of criticism going into the Bromley game and when he made a mistake in the first half, people took to Twitter. Some of the same people praised him for his winning goal.

We need to find ways to work with the existing players. Making bad choices doesn’t always mean they’ve lost focus. This is something I wish Luke Williams understood. He’s right about most things, but he keeps insisting it’s a lack of concentration when it’s more about not reacting well to pressure.

i think those people who are saying kyle cameron and aden baldwin are not good enough, are mistaken. it keeps being mentioned on social media, nobody is perfect at this level but one solid signing at the back could make a significant difference.

Rest in Peace, Shane McGowan. He was a man of exceptional talent and embodied pure rock and roll.

Rest in peace Shane.

Rest in Peace Shane McGowan. I don’t know much about him other than his popular Christmas song which took many months to produce. I learned about how they spent time perfecting it, as he wanted to write the best Christmas song.

Some fair points there @Chris, there are some crazy overreactions on social media. However, I can understand some of the frustration. It's cost us a third round FA Cup tie and might yet cost us a shot at promotion.

Playing at the back for Notts is a tough gig and you're going to look bad at times simply due to how we play. As long as our system gets us results, we shouldn't throw out the baby with the bathwater, but we should remember that some of our players have been with us since the Ardley days and are an awkward fit for this system. Rawlinson was very sound in a back four and if he'd been picked for the play-off final against Harrogate we might even have returned to the league at the first attempt. Now he's being asked to play total football when he's not really suited to it. Brindley joined us as a right back and has had to adapt. Baldwin's head seems to have gone this season and he could do with a spell on the sidelines, but our squad depth hasn't permitted it.

It's clear that our defence as a unit isn't working and isn't likely to work. I don't think they're bad players individually, but in terms of decision making they've often been found wanting. If we can bring in a genuine leader at the back to instill confidence and settle the others down a bit, we might yet see the best out of Baldwin and co.

I’m uncertain which goal is the worst, whether it’s the 2nd or 3rd. Then again, the 1st is appalling due to the lack of spirit shown after falling.

Those will haunt us for some time, three nightmarish goals gifted to Shrewsbury in a game we should have won.

different level and understanding of the game, but it seems strange that he never really shined like this for man city. good player, but he seems to find the spanish league different than the english premier league.

Well, you wouldn’t want the goalkeeper to be yours as that’s just making fun and results in a silly outcome that could have been avoided. Yet, you would want the foul to be given. It’s a peculiar football clip.

You can’t push a goalkeeper, that’s a foul any day of the week, no matter how lightly the goalkeeper went down. To me, it looks like a foul. You can’t even pull on a goalkeeper’s shirt during a corner kick, etc. Quite rightly so, this shouldn’t be allowed.

Terrible, I’m pleased the referee awarded the goal because even if a Notts keeper had tried that, I would feel the goal was justified.

@Dan i thought you had, i hope its not an issue for you now. it must have been a nightmare, especially with you being a photographer.

I haven't had any issues with my eyes, so I'm thankful for that. I'm a bit squeamish when it comes to things close to my eyes, but I get them checked every two to three years. It's great to see so many positive stories about members who have had successful operations. It seems that eye specialists have made great progress since the millennium.

52 minutes ago, liampie said:

@Dan i thought you had, i hope its not an issue for you now. it must have been a nightmare, especially with you being a photographer.

Yes mate. I’ve still got lots of holes in my eyes and I’m at a high risk of it happening again with having diabetes but fingers crossed it doesn’t happen again. Still get lots of floaters especially when I’m tired which is usually after a match!

Yes, if I recall, they finished 2nd one year in the early 90s. I think they had Paul Dickov on loan too.

I used to have a soft spot for Oldham, back when I collected sticker books and read everything those pages had to hold.

Yes, I recall this outcome. Oldham had their moments of brilliance. The late 80s and 90s were somewhat of a high point for the club. It’s been a downhill journey since then, but their supporters have memories like this thrashing of one of the poorest West Ham teams in years.

oldham were a good team once? i dont believe it.

As disappointing and bizzare as that was, we were never going to win the cup. But have lost out on potential revenue.

If we succeed in finishing in the top three or advance through the playoffs, all of this will be overlooked. It might also turn out to be a hidden advantage. I can’t remark on the performance as I’ve only seen the highlights, which keep me up at night, but I can say we’ve faced much tougher situations and emerged stronger. Let’s stand by the players, because they were rewarded last week and with our backing, they might just do it again this time.

positive signs are needed in the next game, but we do need to put these mistakes behind us. It annoyed me watching live, frustrated me more seeing the highlights but i do now feel for the players. the footage will have caused further embarrassment and we know what they are capable of. we know if they focus and work hard, these wont be grouped in games but the one off.

lets try to reflect on how they have fought for us and try to get behind them again.

Over the years, we’ve had subpar players in every position, not just goalkeepers.

I shudder to imagine what the worst goalkeeper mistake has been. I’m doing my utmost to forget about these types of nightmares. Once you’ve seen them, they’re hard to forget! The best advice is to try not to remember them.

If we won anyway, I suppose it wasn't the end of the world. Schofield wasn't the best choice that season - we ended up finishing that season with a very young keeper and centre halves who (understandably) couldn't cope with the pressure we were under. But that's probably because we weren't exactly the most appealing club to join at that time.

Hello, @Benji. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. It's great to have you in board!

Hello @Benji, welcome to PON. It's great to have you here.

Hello, welcome to the PON site. @Benji.

wonderful video and art, it makes me wish i could draw. its really stunning with the final unveil.

This is excellent!

I would suggest doing day to night next time, as that would be interesting to see, vastly different, but having seen the seasons it's got me thinking. Awesomeness at its highest!

The video complements the artwork beautifully, allowing you to appreciate the evolution of the piece as each part is drawn sequentially.