Bit of a come down if he finishes up going there. Personally, they are welcome to him.

All out attack but a leaky defence isn't going to get a club out of league 2.

Then if somewhere better comes along he'll probably be off.

It's about right for MK Dons; they'll be hoping Luke Williams can do what he did for us, but I don't think the platform they offer is a suitable one. Williams would be wise to avoid rushing to jump into his next appointment, as tempting as the offer might be. If he truly wanted to be closer to his home, I fail to see how MK Dons is any better. The clubs have got bigger issues than who's in charge of the team; they really need to allow the next manager to help settle things down, and the club needs to start working together. The impression I get is that the owner and other people involved have too much say in the operation of the club.

I want that player; I want that manager. Sign them; they are doing well for X club. Without any real plans.

I don't think Notts would need a major overhaul after promotion. The hardest challenge will be managing realistic expectations and dealing with the pessimists. The club can't win with some fans. If they're near the top, people will expect them to stay there. A mid-table position will lead to claims that they're not good enough for promotion, along with fears of relegation. If Notts struggle, some supporters will react dramatically.

I'd rather see the team earn promotion by being ready and deserving it. If we go up this season, it will be because of that. However, our current form makes me think we might struggle, especially as automatic promotion seems unlikely now. Play-offs are a big gamble. Still, if most of the squad is kept and improved with extra quality, we'll be in a strong position next season to push for League One.

The lack of any news on a DoF really concerns me. Are we ready for EFL1, no. Look at Crawley.

How can we prepare for next season without a DoF?

I think we could put together a half decent L1 team, but feel we're miles away from a L1 squad. 

Our best 11 each week could do ok, I think but our overall squad strength has been shown up in L2, even accepting this seems to have been a worse than normal season for injuries.

That also makes it even harder for academy lads to make the breakthrough, so I think we'd be kicking that one several years down the line if you do go up, although we do have some useful prospects. Having watched the U18 and B sides a few times this season, it's been good to see the progress of some of them as well.

The first half for Notts wasn't too bad, though some clearer chances could have been made. The long wait for a shot on target made me wonder if it might be one of those games. The second half was decent, with a bit more intent and some exciting moments. Notts became much livelier around the 70th minute. Stuart Maynard's substitutions seemed a bit unusual. For me, Charlie Whitaker should have stayed on. Mai Traore feels like playing with ten men. He's struggling with EFL football, and it's even harder when he comes on as a sub. He had one or two exciting runs, but I don't think he was what Notts needed at that moment. Nick Tsaroulla showed why he should have started, as he was the only change that made a real difference. Kellan Gordon didn't do much. Most of his crosses were blocked, and he tended to avoid situations where a tackle might occur. Overall, it was a very standard performance from Notts, without the momentum to score from open play.

Blaming the referee distracts from the fact that Notts simply wasn't clinical in front of goal. If Notts had created more chances or converted some of them, the referee's decisions wouldn't have been such a talking point. While there were some questionable calls, we need to win matches by scoring goals, not relying on penalties. At times, it felt like the focus was too much on drawing fouls in the penalty area instead of taking shots. Notts weren't terrible, but they looked more like a mid-table team than one pushing for promotion.

2 penalties denied

i spent today picking up my mums shopping, i stayed for sunday dinner and then took mum to go see my aunt. i drove then to go see my dad, we went out for a drink. i did not have anything strong, just pepsi but it was nice to see him out. i have next week fully off, so i will need to find things to do in order to keep busy.

Bit of a lazy day today. 

Watched the World Athletics on the Beeb & the Scotland v Greece game later on. 

I do like Columbo so I watched one of the TV movies. In all the films that were made & there were quite a few, he never failed to solve a case.

But this movie was different because he wasn't wearing his dirty old mack, but a shirt, tie and smart suit.

A day in and around Rossett. No @Dry Nelson Ray around either 🤣

David McGoldrick didn't put a foot wrong, and I agree with LifeLine that he deserved Man of the Match. While he might not be happy about missing his chances and may feel others deserved it more, he gets my vote for putting in 100% effort and creating most of the exciting moments in the game.

The Poll has now closed.

Great to see a late rush of votes. Thanks to all who voted.

I'm pleased to announce that Will Jarvis has been voted the Pride of Nottingham'san of the Match for his outstanding performance against Crewe. Well done Will.

Having Will Jarvis fired up like he played against Crewe is very much deserving of the Man of the Match. I am hoping we can get that drive and forward-thinking from him on a consistent basis as he settles in more.

On 21/03/2025 at 22:16, Robbie said:

A comfortable win for England tonight against an Albanian side that offered very little upfront.

Albania were content to put 10 men behind the ball and try to hit England on the counter.

A goal in each half was enough for England tonight. Nice to see Lewis-Skelly get a goal on his debut & Kane took his goal well. His 70th for England.

It was good to get the win but I felt that England were too pedestrian at times, with two much passing around at the back & not enough slick passing up front for my liking.

Phil Foden was given a lot of the ball on the right hand side but I felt he didn't make the most of it.

I felt that England were just intent on passing it around too much & chances were not forthcoming for the amount of possession they had. 

England reminded me of Notts when they are trying to break a team down that just sits back. Sometimes you just want them to go more direct to try something different..

A win is a win, but there will be harder games than this one & England will have to improve, if they want success against the better sides.

I totally agree with you @Robbie.The patient sideways and backwards passing was far too slow at times ,but ,as you say,a win is a win.

11 hours ago, liampie said:

i did not watch the game and only learned about the result now.

its a good win for england, pleased to see harry kane score and the debut goal. did anyone else watch it?

Yes I watched it & as I have said the performance wasn't great but the win was important.

England's build up was slow, & side to side passing at the back just like we've seen at Notts.

Kane's well taken goal in the second half was the stand out.

@super_ram told me, but I find it hard to just watch England unless it's a major tournament. The Nations League isn't something I find all that interesting, though the backward passing is just an element of the modern game.

Good win for England, but these types of games are more about introducing fringe and upcoming stars to the national team's setup in my eyes (which I support).

Losing to Ali made him a better man. He found peace and faith, and that’s inspiring. RIP Big George.

I remember watching the rumble in the juugle in the Red Lion,Alfreton.I'm sad to read about the passing of a true legend of sport.RIP George Foreman

For me, fighters like George Foreman, Muhammad Ali, and Mike Tyson are what's missing from modern-day boxing. People like Tyson Fury would never have been able to manage any of those three, and that's what is missed. Due to the standard these days, it's rare for me to get excited about boxing in general, but I can certainly appreciate those fighters before.

When I am in the mood, I do enjoy watching boxing documentaries and past fights on YouTube. It really shows the decline in the sport, where these days it's all about hyping the fight and the money, instead of a good fight itself. George Foreman will always be remembered for the great boxer he was and for his ability to sell grills faster than Hulk Hogan.

My thoughts are with the Foreman family and his friends. Rest in peace, George Foreman.

Update.

Full Time.

Defeat for the Notts Ladies.

WPL Division 1 Midlands latest table

My free time is still mostly spent working and dealing with issues outside my office hours. Football is one of my only escapes, but I do make time for my family. On rare occasions, we go out for day trips. I used to walk around Wollaton Park when my children were younger, but it has been a few years, especially since COVID.

I have quarterly meet-ups with friends, where we go out for a meal, but to be honest, it’s not particularly exciting.

I still like to get out and play football, I mainly do it over the winter in the evenings. It's a casual thing really, a group of us hire out a pitch for an hour and we just split into two teams. I used to play Sunday League until recently but I got a bit fed up of getting kicked and trodden on by guys who took it way too seriously...

Now the summer is approaching I'll try and get out on my bike when I can. But like a lot of the UK the state of the roads where I live are poor so I need to try and find a route that isn't too busy but also has the luxury of allowing me to actually lift my head and take in some of the scenery instead of being on a constant pot-hole watch!

It's the first time I have seen Ilkeston Town's new crest, and whilst I am pleased they have got rid of the one which looked like it was Bristol City's.

Their new one looks overdesigned at the cost of simplicity. some might like it, but I don't. It's a good thought to include the mining, but there is so much going on. I would also suggest eliminating the outer shape. The inner crest would otherwise look a lot better on its own, but it's nice to see it back.

Bury are well on their way to getting promoted from the North West Counties Premier Division. 

Macclesfield have been promoted as Champions to the National League North. Congratulations to them 

Favourite Player Right Now: Matt Palmer
Most Consistent Performer So Far: Jacob Bedeau or Matt Palmer
Rising Star in the Squad [Not Including Loanees]: Charlie Whitaker and Lewis Macari
Most Improved Player Recently: Charlie Whitaker
Best Player in Each Position: Alex Bass, Jacob Bedeau, Matt Palmer, Jodi Jones, Alassana Jatta

Who is your all-time favourite Notts County player and why? Danny Allsopp was just a fantastic player to watch and brilliant at scoring goals. Lee Hughes, Mark Stallard, Gary McSwegan and Phil Turner are up there.
If you could have dinner with any current Notts County player, who would it be and why? I would want to choose someone who wouldn't be put off by me being quiet, but wouldn't just be silent themselves. Perhaps, Jodi Jones.
What's your favourite Notts County chant or song? I had a wheelbarrow.
If you could relive any moment in Notts County history, what would it be and why? The victory in the Anglo-Italian Cup stands out as a significant achievement. I had a brilliant day out with my grandfather and brother.
What's the furthest you've travelled to watch a Notts County game? Plymouth Argyle, I believe.

C'mon silly sausage, get your answers in @DangerousSausage. I'd also like to see yours, Mr @Piethagoram and @Fozzy if you fancy it.

Favourite Player Right Now:  Jodi Jones, Abbott and Bedeau a close second
Most Consistent Performer So Far: Bedeau
Rising Star in the Squad [Not Including Loanees]: Whitaker
Most Improved Player Recently:
Best Player in Each Position: Bass, Macari, Platt, Bedeau, Abbott, Palmer, Jodi, Jatta

Who is your all-time favourite Notts County player and why? Benjamin, always in the background, quiet but does his job. I see me in his personality
If you could have dinner with any current Notts County player, who would it be and why? Robertson, deep fried Mars bar meal out  Probably Jatta to sample some real African cuisine
What's your favourite Notts County chant or song? Just like watching Juve
If you could relive any moment in Notts County history, what would it be and why? Promotion at Chelsea, Anglo Italian final v Ascoli, Playing at Juve
What's the furthest you've travelled to watch a Notts County game? Jyväskylä Finland

Favourite Player Right Now: David McGoldrick
Most Consistent Performer So Far: Matt Palmer
Rising Star in the Squad [Not Including Loanees]: Charlie Whitaker looks to be a great prospect.
Most Improved Player Recently: Conor Grant
Best Player in Each Position: Bass, Bedeau, Jones and McGoldrick

Who is your all-time favourite Notts County player and why? Mark Stallard
If you could have dinner with any current Notts County player, who would it be and why? Alex Bass, I get the impression he's very serious and would want to finish his dinner before leaving.  Making potential conversational talk interesting.
What's your favourite Notts County chant or song? We've got Michael Doyle and Jimmy in the middle, really grew on me.
If you could relive any moment in Notts County history, what would it be and why? I would love to go back and experience the first game I attended. It might not mean much to others, but as the match that made me a Notts fan, it holds a special place in my heart.
What's the furthest you've travelled to watch a Notts County game? I would say

Simple solution. Don't use VAR for penalty shootouts except for goal line technology.

I'm surprised they don't use VAR slow motion to see if the goalie moved before the kick was taken, or the goalie was off his lineas the kick was taken.

I still feel that VAR is ruining the game & should only be used for goal line decisions.

i agree, dont use var for penalties and make sure the ref watches the player striking the ball and the assistant watches the keeper. i dont believe the penalty should have been disallowed because it was all in one movement and even watching back, you cant tell which foot strikes the ball first but with it being in one instant motion i think that is a enough to apply common sense.

you learn something new every day, i never heard about the backstory of it and its a great read. i wonder if johnny bostock can count himself lucky that cedwyn scott scored in the playoff final? otherwise some notts fans might have took his miss out of him more than what happened.

i wished it would have been something i experienced during my years of supporting notts, we were pretty average and woeful until munto came along and the fake money lifted us. so thankful for the years we have had now under the reedtz but the 90s is a special time.

Mansfield's situation is surely a lesson for Notts if they manage to win promotion.

Notts will need to ensure that they have the players that can step up another level & if not,  be prepared to go into the transfer market, to ensure they do not struggle as Mansfield have done.

I think it’s a bad sign when the manager, or assistant manager in this case, starts to criticise the players publicly, it doesn’t actual sound if there’s much togetherness when that happens, I don’t mind them being honest and saying it was an awful performance but I’d rather hear them say “we are in this together, we all take responsibility and together we’ll work hard to put it right”, or words to that effect.

If the manager throws the players under the bus they aren’t going to want to play for him, they are in danger of losing the dressing room in my opinion.

how am i only just learning about this, the comments are funny but at least hes speaking some sense. i do think hes speaking more out of frustration which is making him a little too honest. its not the response you want trying to secure a league one place. mansfield fans will like it, but he is blaming the players and taking no accountability for his or nigel cloughs actions.

the players need to take the criticism right now on the chin, just try harder to be tighter at the back and make better judgements when it comes to passing. i felt impressed with the workrate and effort in the first half to win the ball back. it is a little annoying to see us pass back, but sometimes it is understandable. i think notts fell into the habit of doing this to much against chesterfield and where as sam slocombe is being blamed. it was hardly his fault, yes he had a moment which he made up for with a brilliant save with his legs but the decision to pass the ball back to him, full well knowing he keeps being pressed and is not the most confident at passing is just a silly mistake.

i think going into the second half, all the positives of the first half performances just drifted. we had spells, but it took us longer to suss out chesterfield and it favoured them. notts looked good attacking, but lacked options in the box and was very wasteful on goal.

Just to follow on from a few good points, I do think we need to take full advantage of the 5 subs more often at times, especially if we want to keep our pressing and intensity levels high. The fact you can make more subs now actually benefits teams that want to press because it gives you a chance to bring more fresh legs on. Asking your midfielders and wide players to press effectively for 90 minutes is not possible, they are going to fade as the game wears on.

And I think for Jatta it hasn’t helped that we’ve basically played him constantly for 90 minutes since about November. And unfortunately, Traore, who could replace him is injured. Yes he probably should've scored a few more goals but he's still scored the bulk of our goals this season (along with McGoldrick) I don’t know whether it’s down to style of play or individuals but the spread of goals across the team has been poor this season.

roll on when football does become regulated with the finances and teams have to start taking into account what is spent more carefully, i would hope it leads fans to be more appreciative of the club when it does well and show better support when times are tougher.

This isn't good news.

"The UK government is considering paring back the powers of its planned football regulator as part of a wider clamp-down on bureaucracy".

"Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office is reviewing the proposals to ensure they don’t stifle the growth of the Premier League and disincentivize overseas investment in Britain’s biggest football clubs, according to people familiar with the matter. The regulator is unlikely to be scrapped but could be watered down through further amendments to legislation that is currently being finalized, they said".

If the powers of the Regulator are cut it would be a big blow to football in this Country as far as I'm concerned.

I wouldn't call it one of the greatest. They should have called the camp one of the most notorious prisoner of war camps.

Russian & Polish prisoners of war were treated terribly by the Germans during the war.Thousands upon thousands were used for forced Labour, & thousands were sent to concentration  camps. This camp was more like a death camp than a prisoner of war camp.

May all who died there rest in peace.

its nice to know russia can do some good, its a shame these days they are more like germany was back then and only care about those in power. this is a very sad anniversary though.  

i have not seen anything about giving feedback about this at any point, did any other members?

i dont get why it has to be the top of the kop that gets the safe standing, it would be better lower but the club does what it wants. i am not against those who stands but i am curious if this effects me. no email, just the status so time will tell.

This is news to me, but I moved from the KOP to the Pavis Stand a few seasons ago. While I do miss it, I don’t think the KOP has been the same or as good as it could be. I hope the introduction of safe standing brings a lot more energy to the atmosphere.

I wonder if safe standing proved popular they would do the same in the family stand?

An interesting read

Bradford (PA) | The Beautiful History

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Bradford Association Football Club was formed in 1907 and used the name of its ground, Park Avenue, to distinguish itself from the plethora of other sporting clubs in the area:  Bradford City AFC, Bradford...

bradford park avenue signed a couple of notts players after they had left us if i remember right, lewis knight being one. we signed him from them and never really played him enough to get the most out of his ability. his pace was lightening quick, such a shame because i thought he looked promising. i dont know a lot about bradford park avenue but it would be nice to see a club of their history higher in the leagues.

some people are in a rush to do things like this, without doing the proper checks and i find it very disrespectful. its happened over here, you get people keen to post the news for reactions and it turns out they were wrong. its sad...  

After today's match against Wimbledon we don't have automatic promotion in our hands now. 

Notts need to make sure that they can stay in the playoff places.

Notts have to get those injured players back as a matter of urgency. Didzy & Jodi are so big for us. They can make all the difference for Notts.

i am starting to think every bad spell notts has it sucks the hope of finishing in the automatics, and then we go on a good run and it renews that hope. i dont think we are consistent enough, i believe notts has the depth and quality but it comes down to wanting to win. pushing for goals and defending well, not losing control of matches and generally struggling to convert chances that are created.

right now i think playoffs is more likely, but i am worried that if we persist with this form we may just end up slipping out of them too.

It hasn't been a good month so far that's for sure. The start of the month was the time when you want to go on a run and have a 6/7/8 unbeaten streak that would lift you comfortably into the automatic spots and take the pressure off in those last few matches.

I do think we need to now beat both Crewe and Newport to keep our automatic hopes alive, other teams around us surely aren't going to keep dropping points too!

Kellan Gordon got my vote. I thought he was excellent in the first half, with his crosses being very accurate and just needing someone in the right position to finish them. In the second half, I felt the quality of crossing wasn’t great from any player, but Gordon still gave a solid performance overall.

The poll has now closed 

Thanks to all who voted today. It made for a competitive race between Abbott & Didzy for the top spot.

I am pleased to announce that the Pride of Nottingham's Man of the Match is George Abbott, who again demonstrated, even in a Notts defeat, that he is going to be a future star.

well done george abbott, pleased to see he earned the votes from us fans.

It's great to see another side win a major trophy rather than Liverpool & Man City for a change.

Eddie Howe has worked incredibly hard to build a decent Newcastle side. 

Of course he is backed by very wealthy owners & lots of cash to build a competitive side, but I am pleased for the Newcastle fans who have been starved of success for so long.

I believed that Eddie Howe deserved the England manager's job & maybe one day he may get that job if he continues to get success at Newcastle.

I'm sure the Newcastle fans will be partying well into the night & for many days to come.