I wouldn’t let it put you off just because only a few people replied. These things can take time, and sometimes folk need a bit of encouragement. I’m always up for hearing about new players. Please think about giving it another go, you can always follow up later with how your picks move between clubs. You never know, it might spark more interest.

Well I saw that Harrison Burke scored for Walsall at the weekend (you know the centre-back that WE should've signed).

Then got a reply saying it was tiring that I was mentioning a player I'd put in the recruitment doc again.

Just to remind you, not just did Burke win the game for Walsall, he also kept a clean sheet, something we haven't done all season.

@Piethagoram, I always tried to comment and support them in the past, the thing is it's quite hard at times. You might be drawn to watching the player, whereas I might see something else and not find suggestions to be very good personally.

I also didn't like disagreeing, as often I would pass based on what I would see but you clearly have an eye for it.

There have been times when I've noted good players, but with the posts not happening, I tend to discard them. If you did put a scouting dossier post, I would chip in when I feel I can write something of value. I wouldn't take any disinterest from few responses, it's difficult but you may prompt others like @menzinho to add their thoughts.

Not everyone feels comfortable judging players based on a game(s), but that does invalidate your effort. I have always enjoyed them too.

well, if we sold jatta for a good fee, maybe we could pay something close to what they are asking?

if it led to a bidding war, we would not be able to compete unless the player thought he would develop more with us and then wages tends to do the talking. i dont want to tarnish every player like this but i think this being a realistic signing seems slim to me.

There was an interview with him that said he wanted to move to keep his chances of getting in the Northern Ireland team and potentially getting to play in the World Cup. I think he'd be looking a touch higher than League 2 if that was the case.

Also I can't see us spending £1 million to sign him, in League 2 that kind of transfer fee is madness.

39 minutes ago, menzinho said:

Also I can't see us spending £1 million to sign him, in League 2 that kind of transfer fee is madness.

Well, we are not MK Dons are we? They spent £800,000 alegedly to sign Ex-Notts loanee Aaron Collins.

South Wales Argus

During the AH years, we almost signed him permanently, instead of him moving to Morecambe but he was deemed not good enough. He's a decent striker, not always prolific but he has had a good record with his previous two teams. I wouldn't send what MK Dons did to sign him mind, as it is a waste of money. We could do a lot more with the money, than a single luxary purchase.

Would have been good for Notts using some of the Bass cash?

What's happened to the Bass cash?

Valued at around £400,000, or so it’s said, you’d think there might be better bargains out there for that kind of money. I’m fairly sure the fee for Alex Bass is still sitting in the pot.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/martin-turk/profil/spieler/700643

I don't think there is "frustration or exasperation"when it comes to those two. I'm sure they are going to be valuable assets for Notts this season on the flanks.

Brilliant. My son sent me that I forgot to post it here, thanks @allardyces tash.

@Robbie, It’s only a bit of fun, but Kellan Gordon reminds me of a tap. One minute he’s boiling, the next he’s freezing. You never quite know what you’re going to get. Keanan Bennetts is still a bit of a mystery. The jury might not be out, but if you gave him a shoe box to defend, I’m not sure it would survive the half.

That said, they’re both decent squad players. They’ve got their moments, just as they’ve got their off days. You take the rough with the smooth.

Following the results only, it could be that this transfer is a complete nightmare

Last night, an unused sub in a 8-0 defeat, Vitoria slump into the relegation places with the worst form in Serie A.

He's only totalled a few sub minutes since he got there, but if doesn't get more time after a 8-0 loss, then he may be wasting his time there.

He probably on decent money but it is a shame that he is not getting many minutes on the playing field. I'm sure the fans are Notts would have him back in an instant.

Even on loan. Get on it Gaggers

Kellan Gordon was meant to go to Crewe, but we pulled the plug on it because we don't think we can find a replacement. Not making this up. I wouldn't be making it up, if I decided to post it

Could have gone easy, Anyone of the Kop Kiosk staff could do a better job on the Right Wing

3 hours ago, danielpie1862 said:

Rumoured with Ndlovu from Barnet from Agent Trev so probably not much truth in it and hes also 30 and never played in the EFL before this year so not really a brothers signing with his age

From what I can see he can't get in the Barnet team. Surely we wouldn't be paying a fee for him.

Interesting subject @Wheelbarrow repair man

I would advise young people leaving school just like myself all those years ago, to concentrate on either their further educational studies, or on a career & stay single for 10 years before thinking of getting a partner or marriage.

I met my first wife at 18 & had a mortgage & child in tow at 20 which is a young age by today's standards. I think the young people of today have it even harder than we did, trying to build a family with the price of housing today.

I do regret getting hitched so early & like you WBRM my first marriage didn't last either.

I would tell myself to take PON more seriously, but not to get caught up in politics or just people being unkind. It's best to focus on what I can offer, rather than what some minority thinks, and just try to keep the community embraced. I also make sure to stress the importance of family time and how holidays can see a relaxed approach to the site during my absence. For years, I had it drilled into me that I need to post x hour or times on social media.

That I had to do this or that on the site usually came at the cost of my spending time with my family while making things work. I love PON; I have learned through my ill health that the site goes on.

I know the start sounds contradictory, but I could have had this in motion in 2006 at the earliest. In 2008, it was a small forum with mostly family and friends; by 2010, it had become more, but I had Sven's encouragement ringing in my ears to take it further. I struggled with the confidence to engage with others, much less distribute flyers. My first attempt at this was back in 2013, when I found myself leaning on my children's enthusiasm for the idea. I truly appreciate the unwavering support of my family throughout this journey.

But from being less serious, to way OTT, to the point where I had to do things on the dot. I know now people do understand, and even now I feel annoyed because I haven't posted much in the past few days; I haven't put x, y, or z on social media. I know there is plenty of understanding and support for what I do.

This community really is everything I've ever wanted from running a site. It means a lot to me, and it has been there for me during some tough times. I know I haven't always put myself out there the way I truly am because of my mental health struggles. But honestly, I've never treated anyone as badly as some folks have treated me when they crossed the line.

On 24/08/2025 at 19:59, Wheelbarrow repair man said:

If You Could Travel Back In Time. What Advice Would You Give To Your 21 Year Old Self ?

I would be too afraid to say anything to that dude. I wouldn't waste my breath :)

23 hours ago, Wheelbarrow repair man said:

I Thought you were referring to a New Goal Keeper.

that is what i thought, so my hopes coming into this was not as high as those who thought it was about mp.

I sort of expected this to be about a different county, and not related to us.

I feel sorry for Kelle Roos, because he does seem like a nice guy, and there are elements of just unpleasant comments directed his way that are personal. I was speaking to a steward on Saturday who asked me what I thought about Dracula? I wasn't aware this was Roos nickname.

He conducts himself with professionalism, handling any challenges that come his way, even if he doesn't instill confidence in me. While I would personally seek a more reliable option, I don't want to be unkind or disrespectful toward him. Some of the goals we have conceded, I think he should have done better; the opening goal against Newport, I believe he should have reacted quicker, but it must feel to Roos like there's a level of fans already against him in a personal way.

It's just 5 games, and he's playing behind defenders he hardly knows yet. Most of what he does is tidy and I like how he can get rid of the ball quickly sometimes. He needs a clean sheet, more familiarity with the team and the fans to give him more of a chance.

Anyone can make an indifferent start at a new place of work. Sometimes it takes a bit of time.

It’s always nice to see who people vote for, even if I don’t agree with the choice. Everyone sees the game a bit differently, and that’s part of the fun. Matthew Dennis gave it a good go, and I respect the work he put in. I’d be happy to say well done to him for being named Pride of Nottingham’s Man of the Match.

The vote was very close in the end, I agree with those posters who said that Palmer doesn’t get the credit he deserves both Matt’s did well but I think Dennis just shaded it. Congratulations to both players.

It began with strong support for Matthew Dennis but soon shifted, drawing votes toward Matt Palmer. There was a point when there was only a 2-vote difference between the pair, but Dennis started to gain more ground as he got to 30 votes.

Congratulations to Matthew Dennis; I am pleased he's earned the fans' vote and been named the Pride of Nottingham's MOTM.

Thank you to all who voted; please do continue, as it's brilliant to see which players get recognised and even if your vote doesn't end up winning. You voted for the player that you felt deserved it, which is encouraging for that player.

I agree @Wheelbarrow repair man Enzio was a bit of an enigma at ML.

Cal Roberts scored for Scunthorpe.

Kairo Mitchell was awful for us, he found his feet with Rochdale, and hopefully he can continue with Yeovil, but he wasn't remotely good for us. If Junior Morias was given the time Mitchell had, he would have done far more. Enzio Boldewijn got branded "lazy," but it was a confidence thing for him.

When he enjoyed his football, he was on a different level, but when the team wasn't progressing, he blamed himself.

You can't put that level of blame on your own shoulders because it will affect how you perform, but at no point was it because he wasn't giving 100%. He was giving what he could; some players are like that. Form and confidence are two things that hinder natural ability and a player's prospects.

Sam Austin and Cal Roberts are two who I hope get a Football League return and manage to stay once they are back; both did well for us and left memories which we, as fans, appreciate.

morecambe only hired their manager because of the new owners being of the same religion, i hope it does not delay our ex youth team coach who i wish well. i do think morecambe are doing the wrong thing right now tho. i just hope i am wrong.

I remember when Forest Green Rovers replaced Duncan Ferguson with Hannah Dingley. This feels very similar, but now it’s a Punjabi coach with no experience as a manager and not much time coaching senior teams.

It seems like the owners are trying to make a statement and get attention, rather than thinking about football. I hope it goes well, but I’m not sure it will.

Fans didn't want an appointment from within, as scaremongerers lined up Joao Alves as the next head coach, even though that doesn't seem to be the case now.

I am also inclined to agree with @NottsTastic, that this appointment is nothing but a gimmick for the media clout.

19 hours ago, piedestrian said:

@liampie, I think the decision I'd make against someone like Bromley is move Bedeau up for Tsaroulla and replace Nick with Macari so you have more athletic, taller people to battle it out. Gordon is just too inconsitent, which is a bit of a theme for a lot of permanent players.

I think Notts are deliberately not playing Macari, because by not playing, Notts can argue that any punishment can be offset against the time not played

It’s a tough one to take, really. The lads put in a strong shift and deserved more than just a point. Dennis kept their defence busy all game and looks sharper with each outing. Palmer was steady in the middle, keeping things ticking and creating openings.

Bromley came out with more intent after the break, and their bench gave them a lift. Ours didn’t quite change the flow, and once they got level, it felt like it had been coming. Still, picking up four points across two matches isn’t a bad return.

Bromley didn’t look very strong at the start, and while I think we played better than in recent matches, I still believe last season’s squad would have taken control early on. In the first half, we could’ve finished the game off if we’d been more accurate with our chances.

Some of the shots that did hit the target were good enough to win it, and I feel Notts deserved the three points. It’s frustrating because it reminds me of past seasons, where going a goal up doesn’t mean much, there’s always the risk we’ll concede just as easily.

At 2–1, it never feels safe. You start expecting a draw, and sadly, that’s how it turned out. I’m disappointed, but there were signs of improvement too, so I’m trying to stay positive.

A lot of these points have been discussed at length already. But in addition to the above, we can only spend a certain proportion of our turnover on players in L1 and L2. Investments like the padel courts and the Nest are therefore aimed at increasing our turnover so we can then spend more money on the team.

How well we're spending on the squad is another debate entirely. We clearly haven't spent our budget yet, so hopefully we'll have one or two players through the door who genuinely strengthen us in the next week.

I do like some of the improvements that the owners have made, the infrastructure improvements to the stadium, such as the safe standing area. The Nest will become a money maker when it starts making a profit after the money spent to build it is paid for, same goes for the paddle courts.

Whether the Nest and the paddle courts were necessary, I do think that they are popular & well used & attended., however, as far as the Hybrid pitch at ML is concerned, I do have reservations about its construction at this point in time. Wrexham didn't feel a need for one until they reached the Championship.

A new Hybrid pitch is also being installed at the Highfields training area in a joint venture with the University of Nottingham.

League 2 clubs are allowed to spend 50% of their turnover on player related expenditure, which includes wages, transfers, and agents' fees.

If the club invests wisely in good quality players, that investment can pay dividends in several ways. The Club has a much better chance of achieving promotion & if they do, the players in turn will become more valuable. If the Club is doing well, the club will earn more revenue through the turnstiles. The club will also earn more TV revenue. The Club will also earn more in advertising & merchandise sales.

So investing for success on the field of play does have a big payoff by swelling the financial coffers, which in turn increases the turnover & revenue that can be further used to invest more on even better players.

the issue is the owners would not win if they spent all the budget on the squad, because people would soon want what other clubs have. notts had one of the best fan zones early on, beneath the top leagues and that is something we should be proud of. that had been a huge hit, its always busy on match days and must be generating a good whack of money for the club to use in other areas. maybe the club is focusing on these side projects as means to afford better players?

i dont think they would put anything at the cost of the team or promotion.

i have also heard more praise for how we are improving the infrastructure than i have heard anything about it should be spent on players.

The council has had money to extend the lines, but keeps cancelling them, and I find it very annoying. Every time there is talk about the tram's extension, the cost tends to go up. I haven't used one for years now.

I think a lot of people in Nottingham would rather see them not break down so frequently; this is another reason why I stopped using them.

There's room for extensions, but the funds need to be in place and managed better. It can't be a case of "this is happening" and then, two years later, "we don't have the funds". What happened to the funds that were there to begin with? Nottingham, as a city, is one where a lot of broken promises happen. I read recently that the Broadmarsh development needs more money to flatten more of the unused land.

It's no surprise that the council is facing financial difficulties.

probably requests for more funding at the cost of no further development to the tram lines, just more unreliable transport.

Notts shouldn't have let Sam Go. He may not have been an Out and Out Star Player for the Magpies, but he always put in a Shift in a Notts Shirt and gave it 100%.

i hate the low angels where it makes viewing what is happening hard, notts used to be like this but they improved but this is hard to watch. good rebound strike from sam austin.

Cedwyn Scott is better than the level South Shields are at, so he should fit in and refind himself with them. I just hope he can maintain a positive attitude towards playing, because if he moves on and this becomes a regular thing, then his career could be hindered. I hope he manages to make South Shields a competitive team and that he can earn a promotion with them.

I do find it weird when managers say the club signed a player because he fit the system then, but that it has changed and they can't find a place for him, It's basically suggesting he's not good enough.

With the Injury he had at Notts and the Departure of both his Mate Macca and Luke Williams, it certainly had a Big Effect on his Mental Health. I think if Luke Williams had still been in charge at the Lane, then Cedwyn may have adopted better once he had returned from injury. Williams had a Great Relationship, with his players as stated by them in their many interviews, something Stuart Maynard couldn't compete with, because he was on a huge learning curve himself. As it's been stated by other members on here Cedwyn is above the level he now finds himself at, and hopefully he'll prove he still as the ability to score plenty of goals.

But whatever lies ahead in his Footballing Career, he will always be remembered for his Penalty, which Returned the Magpies back to the EFL. Thanks Ceds.

Cedwyn scored for South Shields today and they have now won five in a row.

That's Just It @CliftonMagpie If Notts have a Head Coach who will Give Them a Try. Both Riley and James should have been given a Run in the First team by now and have the Oppotunity to stake a place in the First Team Squad/Team. There will No Doubt be calls of their Not Ready, well when will they be ready? Nobody will Know until they're Given The Chance.

Riley came on as a sub on Saturday. He played 15 mins. He added an injection of energy in midfield. Kidderminster won 1 nil. Like us they have a lot of new players. Already you can see that they have a bit more grit about them this season.

Ryley nets winner at the death

Current League table.

A good win for the ladies 👏

@Fan of Big Tone Their best result since being promoted to the National League Div 1.

Norwich City 1-1 Middlesbrough

Sheffield United 2-1 Millwall

Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Lincoln City

Mansfield Town 2-1 Leyton Orient Joker

Fleetwood Town 0-1 Oldham Athletic

Gillingham 2-0 Crewe Alexandra

Halifax Town 0-2 Forest Green Rovers

Sutton United 2-3 Scunthorpe United

Norwich City 1-3 Middlesbrough

Sheffield United 0-1 Millwall

Bolton Wanderers 2-2 Lincoln City

Mansfield Town 1-2 Leyton Orient

Fleetwood Town 1-0 Oldham Athletic

Gillingham 1-1 Crewe Alexandra

Halifax Town 0-2 Forest Green Rovers 🃏

Sutton United 1-2 Scunthorpe United

The results:

Norwich City 1-2 Middlesbrough
Sheffield United 0-1 Millwall
Bolton Wanderers 1-1 Lincoln City
Mansfield Town 4-1 Leyton Orient
Fleetwood Town 1-1 Oldham Athletic
Gillingham 1-0 Crewe Alexandra
Halifax Town 1-2 Forest Green Rovers
Sutton United 2-3 Scunthorpe United

Six of us share first place this round! I've coloured our score in yellow to make it feel extra special.

Overall, @magpiejue still leads the way, with @Robbie and @super_ram chasing.

The next round is on Saturday, so I'll post the fixtures on Wednesday. Thanks for playing everyone and have a good week!

Oh dear another forward being snapped up.

@Wheelbarrow repair man Listening to MP's post match presser he did seem to be frustrated that Notts haven't brought in additional players up to this point. I can understand his frustration because the Club have left it very late to get replacements in.

I also think it's important to state that we still have players in the squad that MP hasn't given a chance to show what they can do like Will Jarvis, Mai Traoré, Jack Hinchy & Curtis Edwards.

1 minute ago, Robbie said:

@Wheelbarrow repair man Listening to MP's post match presser he did seem to be frustrated that Notts haven't brought in additional players up to this point. I can understand his frustration because the Club have left it very late to get replacements in.

I also think it's important to state that we still have players in the squad that MP hasn't given a chance to show what they can do like Will Jarvis, Mai Traoré, Jack Hinchy & Curtis Edwards.

Don't forget Harry Griffiths....

Good point @gtownjohnno Griffiths hasn't been given a chance since the time he impressed in the pre season games.

Good move for Geraldo. I wish him luck at Crawley Town. Could have done a good job for Notts too.

Another Player from the Luke Williams era, who benefitted from Williams Man Management skills. Unfortunately two Bad Injuries in successive seasons have curtailed his progress. The injury at Notts ( Knee Injury?) was followed by the same injury, the season after he left the Lane. If he gets a run clear of injuries he could be a good signing for Crawley.

Notts have certainly been unlucky with players suffering long term injuries over recent years. One player that has been particularly unlucky is Lucas Ness, who has showed us in glimpses that he is a useful defender with several good performances to his name, when he has had a chance to play.