Hello, welcome @Banquo. It's a good site if you join in, you certainly get out what you give.

Hello, @Banquo. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. it's good o have you here.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @Banquo.

Away...obviously!

What a delightful and amusing tweet! Best wishes to them as they compete in the cup.

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Another sad football story.A player who didn't quite live up to his early promise.I wish him well though.

Despite his injuries, Mason Bennett has performed admirably. His ability to continue playing at the League One level speaks volumes about his innate talent, a feat most players wouldn’t have been able to achieve. I hope he and Burton can orchestrate a turnaround, as there’s no denying he’s a striker of high quality.

i totally forgot about him, but it is good to see hes still playing league football. he has to have something about him if he can continue despite all his injury issues. it might have impacted his game time and career somewhat, but if he has a love of football just playing professional considering everything seems a good reward.

i drove to salford on friday with @CliftonMagpie, meeting up with @TheSkipper at the ground. it was another decent away day, but i felt packed in, in their stands and i wished i could have had a seat about half way into the game. having worked earlier in the day, it was a bit too much to stand for 90 minutes but the result was worth it.

saturday i went out playing pokemon go for a bit, before going for a drink with my dad and uncle.

sunday, i helped my mum do her weekly shopping and then had sunday dinner with mum, my aunt and my other uncle.

I also went to Salford, along with @Magic magpie, @super_pie and @Callum234.

Considering how long Salford City has been owned by the former United players, I couldn't believe how non-league their ground was. It was just terrible. Nuneaton and several other clubs have such a nicer stadium.

The flooring was one of the worst things about the ground; it was just a metal shed.

Yet I wondered what would happen if something bad would happen, and there is only one area to each part where you can walk freely without meeting a bar that would force you to bend under to get out of the stand. Seriously, it seemed a poor design. I hope to god no fans to the size of ours that have the misfortune to need to exit quickly without being crushed.

Saturday, I rested.

Sunday, I went to Kate's Nanna's 90th birthday. Unfortunately, one of her friends had a heart attack and died before making it to her party. She wasn't aware, but knew she had gone to the hospital. I couldn't help but feel it was very obvious, as I am sure someone would have said they were fine otherwise without hiding it. It made the occasion feel a bit saddening for her. It was nice to see her with all the great grandchildren mind.

Wishing you a very belated happy birthday @ARLukomski and also congratulations to you and @Megan_Elizax on your engagement .I hope you had a great celebration and my very best wishes to you both for your future life together.

Honestly, I don't remember him or much about any individual at Salford.

When they couldn't play football, they tried to bring on every tall player they had, which seemed very non-league. I'll try to see if there are any extended highlights as I keep meaning to join in with my own recommendations. I was surprised by how poor Salford were though.

when salford comes to meadow lane i will be sure to keep an eye on how theo does.  

From the list I'd like us to look at Conor Keeley, Josh Honohan and Ben McCormack.

Two players that aren't on the list and I'm not sure about their contract situation are Derry City pair Cameron McJannet and Ben Doherty. We tried to get their manager before we went for Luke Williams and with us having bids rejected for Keeley, I wouldn't be surprised if we looked into the League of Ireland.

Sam Curtis is another with potential but I think he'll go higher

Conor Keeley could be a good signing, if he's willing to talk to Notts once his contract is up or if other fans are right, that he will be heading to Walsall. Whatever the outcome, I don't think Notts needs to worry or become obsessed with trying.

There will be plenty of targets, with a handful potentially playing in the Irish league.

its good that we can pick up players on free who give us more quality and depth, but i can see notts signing a couple for a fee once the transfer window opens up. nothing wrong with looking at the irish or scottish league tho.

A personal favourite German beer, is a dunkel from Hofbrauhaus Traunstein. Unfortunately, I have to travel to Germany to drink it!

In terms of lager, one cannot go wrong with a can of Warsteiner!

@Fan of Big Tone please dont offer it me. i thrive in the dark, enjoy late night flights and despise garlic. i might not instantly tell, but i am sure i would notice eventually.  

i used to love watching the comedy panel shows but they have become very repetitive and usually quite mean spirited, i get the harmless poking of fun at each other but some can go too far just for a laugh.

i also like watching russell howard, i think he pokes fun of things in a humorous and down to earth way.

tommy cooper was a very funny act, a bit like ken dodd. so many greats from those days.

Best of luck to Heidenheim; hopefully, they can secure a few more victories.

the german league has a couple of teams who i hope do well, so i do wish underdogs like heidenheim well.

They seem to be doing okay considering, I had a look at the league table, and they aren't exactly near the danger zone.

Good luck to them, it's nice to see teams like these and Union Berlin doing well.

great little fact, it would be good if it could be clarified and proved to be true/100% correct.

I've posted about this, as did JJ many years ago, but we kept getting comments from other clubs fans - so, Joe decided it wasn't worth doing because it's extremely difficult to validate. I know Stoke City fans believe they were the first, along with Preston.

We'll take it though, as I do recall reading a paper clipping in my grandfather's scrap book about Notts being the first to pay for a player and how it was not sportsmanlike behaviour.

I remember David Herd .Before you comment,  @Fan of Big Tone, it was a different David Herd,also a Scot,who cost Arsenal £10,000 in 1954. In1961 he joined  Man U for £35,000.How transfer fees have rocketed to todays ridiculous levels! 

Jayden Richardson is another player who has also had a stint with Forest Green Rovers.

Luke Rodgers.

His last team was Forest Green Rovers. Despite the frequent criticisms of him being repeatedly caught offside, I always found Rodgers a joy to watch. The partnership he formed with Lee Hughes was truly remarkable.

Kevin Rapley, Elliott Whitehouse, Drissa Traoré and Jamie Turley all played for Forest Green.

i always appreciate the words of what luke williams has to say, i think he speaks sense and very rarely says anything that makes you wonder if there is more to it. he speaks very openly and honestly.

Luke Williams is by far my favourite manager to listen to for some time; it's never the same old thing.

The worst being Jamie Fullerton who could have put me in a comma, alongside Kevin Nolan in recent years, Erm, like. Same old, same old... Ricardo Moniz was also there, along with Shaun Derry and Martin Allen.

9 hours ago, Chris said:

Same old, same old... Ricardo Moniz was also there, along with Shaun Derry and Martin Allen.

I used to enjoy Martin Allen’s interviews they were always entertaining.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/may/16/we-didnt-show-we-cared-enough-we-wont-make-that-mistake-twice-ed-davey-on-love-loss-and-the-lib-dems

https://www.politics.co.uk/reference/edward-davey/

Although born in Mansfield, he reflects that his father was a solicitor in Nottingham. @RetroPie

I'm not familiar with Ed Davey either, though I have heard his name.

My senior school headmaster was called Godferry Davey.

A quick Google search would suggest they are of no relation. That's a lucky thing, he tried to save my school but was utterly hopeless.

@Chris "Godferry"...what happened to the ark-ives? 

chester beat tedcatser albion 3-1.

its a good result for them, it would be good to see them make the round where we enter.

Boston Utd beat Leamington 4-0, Jordan Richards and Jimmy Knowles featured for Boston , Devon Kelly Evans brother of Dion, featured for Leamington

Meanwhile:

I am pleased for Boston, Chester I don't really care about, although I wish our two ex players well.

it was a superb header, from a very good cross which could not have been any better. the ground angle does catch the quickness in which we moved into position to create the chance. also, macaulay langstaffs effort which almost went in. it was very unlucky!

dan crowleys goal, he showed a lot of awareness to skilfully move beyond the last defender, tucking the ball into the back of the net.

The passing at times, especially in the first half, was class. Extremely fast and capable of breaking through the defence.

Both goals were excellently taken.

100% Macaulay Langstaff will score on Saturday against FGR, watch.  

I wished for once, the UK would make a real effort to clean up our lakes, countryside, rivers etc.

Learn to spend money investing in infrastructure, instead of big pally contracts to aid those who donate to political parties. The UK should be great, but we are not. More effort could go into creating jobs, instead of bailing out the rich who are going bankrupt just to save their own dough. The environment, cost of living and making the UK a great place to live needs to happen sooner rather than later.

It's ironic how those who come over here for the benefits quickly call the UK, despite being put up in hotels, having money to buy food, clothes etc.

Yet they just complain because they feel things should be handed to them.

The UK seems to have its priorities misplaced.

It is indeed early days, no one can deny that we have started amazingly well, however there is a long way to go and lots of things can happen to affect our progress. If we can keep our key players fit and keep hold of Langstaff in January there is no reason to believe that we can’t finish high in the league and even gain promotion.

Let’s reach 50 points first and see what position we are in then 

It's awesome to see how we have turned around our opening day defeat, hard work from everyone has got us to this point and whilst I encourage everyone to get behind it. I am mindful of what happens if a couple of results don't go our way. Whatever the case, Notts will be up there I believe come the end of the season.

I am hoping we can maintain a battle for the league title, however, I will take each game as it comes and reflect as we go. It won't stop me getting excited, singing or encouraging our support.

We have had 4 good seasons under the Reedtz brothers, potenially a fifth this campaign if all goes well.

Let's just enjoy the ride! COYP!!

@Richo Hey, hey... Don't rain on our parade, Cecil.  

David Jackson has done some fantastic interviews already. I am expecting this to be written up at some point like his others. I haven't listened to the audio, I can't due to disturbing Ava. Yet, David always does a fantastic job with his interviews and those written ones we had earlier in the pre-season/start of it - they were excellent.

Very much in depth.

A good interview from him

matt palmer is my favourite player notts has signed before luke williams arrival to the club, hes just class and i echo my comments on the bbc. they are producing some brilliant articles for us notts fans. i appreciate the work david jackson is doing.

Luke Williams ought to communicate effectively to bring out the best in our players. Rather than merely observing the game’s progression, it would be beneficial to see him actively providing guidance to the players. This could help instil a level of focus that could lead to favourable outcomes. Given the quality of Williams’ squad, there’s no justification for him not to set high expectations for the players in their match against Salford City.

It was a good game for notts 

good article on the comments from luke williams, the bbc are doing a good job with their coverage for notts now that we are back in the efl.

In my opinion, Steven Fletcher is a good acquisition as he will bring some experience to Wrexham and has the capability to assist them. I believe that sometimes seasoned signings like this can aid a club in their return to the Football League.

On 12/09/2023 at 08:09, Fozzy said:

Wrexham don’t really play young players though @CliftonMagpie apart from Barnett, O’Connor and occasionally Cleworth. I think most of their first team are 28 years old plus, so Fletcher has been brought in to do a job for a season and will replace Dalby. 
 

That’s a valid point. I believe their stronger signings have been the likes of Mullin, Lee, and Palmer. These are impressive signings, which, in my opinion, Fletcher doesn’t quite match. However, I do recognise the experience he brings. I just feel they need to infuse some speed and a touch of youth into their side.

As for Steven Fletcher, he should have a successful season with us. Beyond that? It’s possible he might decide to retire, much like Ben Foster.

Passing is remarkably poor, no effort made by some of the players to even try to retain it. There are two examples in the highlights where a pass had been made but due to the other playing recieving the ball being sluggish, a Wolves player picked it up with so much more urgancy. I also think Sam Slocombe's positioning for the first goal was very poor, but I must note that the sluggish approach even remained visable with our defending. Very poor from Notts.

There were instances of misplaced passes, inadequate marking, and an overall lack of control in midfield. I wonder if Ollie Tipton was included in the match? Did Matt Palmer make an appearance on the field?

i think its normal with so many changes that there will be struggles, we are a league two team and if we could adapt much better i think it would show we are at a higher level.

could you imagine rotherham united still being known as 'merry millers'.

On 14/09/2023 at 22:59, Chris said:

The reason people label the snobbish comments, is because of the creation of Mr Magpie, aka the Gentleman Magpie.

Here’s an early depiction of Mr. Magpie he does look rather dapper.

Indeed, I’ve heard as well. Mr Magpie features on some of the current Notts merchandise, offering a delightful retro throwback to the beautiful game.

The exceptional result of the match was a testament to Nottingham’s vibrant performance, which was palpable through the radio coverage. Our supporters’ enthusiasm was clearly audible, adding to the excitement. The significance of this victory and the clean sheet cannot be understated, boosting our team’s morale despite Gillingham reclaiming the top spot.

Reflecting on the previous season, the thrilling rivalry with Wrexham added an extra layer of anticipation to each match. As we look forward to the new season, we hope to replicate this intense competition with Gillingham, promising another season of nail-biting matches and unforgettable football moments.

This is the approach I would suggest Notts adopt for the majority of their away games, albeit with a slightly less conservative style while still maintaining control of the ball. In midfield, we possess the capability to retain possession and cause frustration for the opposing team. I was thoroughly impressed with Notts' performance, as they showcased some delightful passing sequences throughout the match.

Notts began the match with a strong attacking approach, displaying an impressive performance right from the start. Each player executed their role excellently, contributing to the team's overall success. It was particularly satisfying to witness our players emerge victorious in their individual battles, even in the face of Salford's height advantage. Had some of the early passing moves been successfully executed, I believe Salford could have been systematically dismantled and left thoroughly embarrassed.

It is difficult to say definitively that Eusebio was better than Pele or Maradona, as all three players were incredibly talented and successful in their own right.

However, I would argue that Eusebio was better than Pele because of his impressive achievements. Eusebio became the first non-white footballer to win the European Footballer of the Year award in 1965 and the first African-born player to shine in a World Cup.

On the other hand, it is difficult to compare Eusebio with Maradona as they played in different eras and their styles of play were quite different. Maradona was known for his incredible dribbling ability and creativity on the ball, while Eusebio was known for his speed, power, and clinical finishing. What is certain is that all three players left an indelible mark on the game of football and will be remembered as some of the greatest players of all time.

@super_ram: One of the greatest, I think I would put him above Pele, but I would put Messi and Ronaldo above him too.

The latter player has done interviews in the past where he's spoken highly of Eusébio as being one of the players that inspired him with his own journey. Having seen old world cup recap shows with my dad, I know Eusébio was a classy player.

It is disheartening to receive news of the player's passing, but at the same time, it is intriguing to read about their efforts to emulate their idol. It offers a captivating glimpse into their performance and journey.

Some times the players don't get a fair crack at the game langstaff gets 2 very good wingers either side of him every game the no9 on Tuesday gets a usless youth player on the left wing 

i am not too bothered, the league is our priority. i understand why luke williams as every right to feel disappointed. lets move on and focus on winning games.

It is anticipated that the exit will be swift, but no one should feel surprised or let down by it. I believe Luke Williams cannot expect the lineup he fielded to produce remarkable results. Players tend to perform better when they have had the opportunity to play together and establish a sense of cohesion. While some welcomed changes were made, they have ultimately weakened the team. Considering the number of fixtures already demanding attention, this particular event does not garner much enthusiasm in terms of attendance either.