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As we've got an (almost) full set of fixtures on Tuesday night, here are some more fixtures to predict! They all kick off at 7.45pm, and don't forget your joker!
Cardiff City v Portsmouth
Leeds United v Watford
Bristol Rovers v Shrewsbury Town
Peterborough United v Blackpool
Fleetwood Town v Crewe Alexandra
Tranmere Rovers v Grimsby Town
Dagenham & Redbridge v Eastleigh
Tamworth v Yeovil Town
We had a very good player on our hands when we signed Johnnie Jackson. I thought it was a brilliant signing, and I believe his time with us could have been better had he managed to settle in Nottingham.
However, I overheard comments he made about Notts, Nottingham, and other matters during a meeting at my former workplace.
The media reported that he couldn't settle with his family in Nottingham, but the truth is he saw signing for us as a step back in his career. He believed he was bigger than Notts County and had already made efforts to leave, but we would only allow him to go out on loan at first.
Professional players sometimes come with attitudes, and while you could easily forgive a young player for being ambitious, what I heard from him that day has been something I found difficult to forget. I don't dislike him; I hate him. Any player who believes Notts would be a good move, only to become two-faced and feel entitled to play at a higher level, doesn't deserve respect. He didn't like fighting for his place, and while I don't particularly care if he hated Nottingham, disrespecting Notts County really angered me.
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At the end of the day he just played around half the league games in the 2009/10 season. He was either injured or loaned out.
He wasn't a major player in that promotion year. For me he was a player mostly seen on the sidelines for Notts, and to sum up it really did not work out for him while he was at Meadow Lane.
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The problem with the Munto season was that it was always going to attract those types of players. You get to drop down a league(s), play easier opposition (so yes you will look a better player) and you get paid more, quite a lot more as was the supposed case at Notts!
In a way the whole Sol Campbell saga probably put a stop to anymore players just coming for the money. But I agree with @upthepies, it is funny how Sol got all the criticism because he was essentially the first one to figure out all was not as it seemed. I guess us as fans just didn’t want to hear it…
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1 hour ago, menzinho said:I guess us as fans just didn’t want to hear it…
I think that's it in a nutshell. I remember that Guardian columnist who was onto Munto from the start getting dog's abuse as well. His "crime" was to shine a light on the project we'd all invested so much hope in. But a player leaving because he "can't settle"? Happens all the time, shame but cheerio.
Football is probably full of characters who think they're bigger than the clubs they're at, especially since many were now coached at academies of major clubs and told they were the next big thing before ending up at Crinkly Bottom Rangers AFC.
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It would seem that 82 year Old Sir Alex Ferguson is being sounded out about a Return to Old Trafford, for one more season should present Head Coach Erik Ten Hag be Dismissed from his position.
Not Wishing to Sound Ageist I find this Highly Unlikely, the pressure of the Modern Game would take a Massive Strain on an 82 year old's health, both Physically and Mentally.
So I would say NO Sir Alex, stay as you are and Enjoy your Retirement, and keep your Legacy in tact you have after all Nothing to Prove.
Should Fergie Return to Old Trafford or Not?
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I'm all for a personal pie budget @DangerousSausage... Bring back Pukka Pies to #Notts!
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The £2 Million that Fergie was paid, will add a Substantial Amount towards the Playing Budget? £2Million Really ? They'd be lucky to Buy a New Tea Lady for that Amount of Money. let alone a Half Decent Player. And it's Not the Fact that Alex Ferguson did Nothing for his money. He would of worked towards helping bring in more Money to the Club his Legacy and his Success has a Manager would have helped Impress future would be Investors. And after all it would seem the Glazer's the Majority shareholders at the Club, were happy with Ferguson's Contributuion.
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Two million wouldn't even pay the several months wages of a player that United would buy, no matter the transfer fee
As you say @Wheelbarrow repair man Fergie would have been well worth the wages by what he would have brought into the club.
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219 years ago today, the British Navy, under the Command of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, defeated a combined French & Spanish Navy at Trafalgar..
The victory secured British dominance of the sea for the next 120 years.
Should we continue to celebrate this day in history?
I believe we should.
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Totally agree with you @Wheelbarrow repair man This Country & the people within it, have fought against tyrants all through it's history from Queen Boudica to PM Churchill..
I believe that we should celebrate our history, & all those great events should be taught in our schools, so that new generations can celebrate them too.
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Too much fanatical jingoism for me. Glad my secondary school taught Economic and Social History for "O" level rather than say Modern History which I believe most other schools did.
I think that it is right that we celebrate the memory of the members of our armed forces of the past who fought & died to keep this Country free from tyrants.
Trafalgar Day is one of those days, that should never be forgotten, because it is a part of our Country's glorious past, just as Armistice day, VE day, & VJ Day is.
Since the Arrival of Pop Music back in the 1950's , songs have in the Main been about Love. Love Won, or Love Lost, the Singers feelings about their Relationships their Hopes and Fears, and what makes it all the More Incredible, back at the Start of the 50's the whole Story would be put to Music and Told in a little under 3 minutes. The Record which began the Musical Revolution is usually the King of Rock n Roll (Elvis Presley, for our younger readers) massive Number One Hit Heartbreak Hotel. That song was inspired by a Suicide Note found by the Police on a Man's body somewhere in America, and reported in a Local Newspaper. The Note it's self carries the Line "I walk a lonely Street". The Lyricist read the report and thought to himself, Now where does this Lonely Street lead to? Of course Heartbreak Hotel, and as they say the Rest is History.
In My own opinion the Greatest Songwriter/Performer of the 1950's was Buddy Holly, his volume of work and Hits which he recorded in such a Small Space of time was truly Amazing. Buddy could tell a Story of Love and Loss, his Hopes and Dreams about his Relationship, and all usually in under Two and a Half Minutes. Incredible. His smash hit Peggy Sue (originally Cindy Lou) was dedicated to a Girlfriend of a Band Member of the Crickets, Buddy's backing Group. Before he died Buddy was having some fun Banter with Waylon Jennings a Prodgie of Buddy's . In Jest Buddy said he hoped the Bus Waylon was travelling all the heating would pack up and he'd Freeze. To which Waylon answered Well I Hope That Little Old Plane Of Yours Crashes!! Unfortunately for Waylon it did, Killing Buddy Richie Valens and the Big Bopper. Years later American Singer/Song Writer Don McClean wrote his Classic Hit American Pie, in which the line the Day the Music Died, referring to the Tragic Accident. People often Wonder what Buddy would have gone on to accomplish musically had he lived.
In the 60's was the Emergence of the Battle of the Bands. Namely in the UK The Beatles or The Rolling Stones. Chart success and Sales wise it was the Beatles, who had 20 Number One Hits. However the Stones win the Longevity Award. The 1970's was my Era, when I started to listen to Music and buy Records. I was more into the Heavy Rock Scene than the Charts, I did however buy Singles. Going back to the Story telling in Songs Terry Jacks had a Hit Single in the 70's titled Seasons In The Sun. A Story of a Friend who Died Of Cancer. Once Punk Arrived I went fully back into Heavy Rock. Once I got married and older my Musical Tastes did mellow slightly, but I've never Entirely abandoned my Rock Roots. And certain Records Do (like most People) Evoke Some wonderful Memories or In a Few cases Not So wonderful.
I Don't Listen to Pop Music Nowadays,( like all Previous Generations before me have said in turn) I think Present Day Music is Crap. I mean a Love Song with the Lyrics "I will catch a Grenade for you" Wow, what type of Person would want to Go out with someone, who gets Grenades Thrown at Them? Nope I'm Going Back To Wallow in Nostalgia. How about You?
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@Wheelbarrow repair man My cousin was 11 years older than me, she was an Everly Brothers, Dion, & Buddy Holly fan, she liked Elvis too.
I was only four at the time, but when we visited my Aunt, my cousin, she'd put her record player on & I'd listen to all of them.
I Soon knew the words off by heart, Cathy's Clown, Bye Bye Love, Runaround Sue, Can't help falling in love, True love ways, & many more.
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Ah @Robbie True Love Ways. Now that is the First Song Me and the Wife Danced to as Man & Wife. In fact it was the Missus that got me into Buddy Holly (despite the fact she's a few years younger than me) the Music of the 50's was always being played when she was living at Home and of course that Music was an influence of what she listened to growing up and even nowadays, it's the same.
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My Mum was a (50s heartthrob) Guy Michell fan. We had lots of his records including, "Singing the blues", "Heartaches by the number" " My Heart Cries for you"
We had lots of Nat King Cole records too, so I was familiar with quite a few 50s singers & their songs, like Perry Como
In my teenage years I think that why I rebelled & became a heavy rock fan. But now I like all sorts of music , even classical.
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I hope he’s ok.
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It's not a problem for us; we can give him the time he needs. I just hope he can find the inner peace to avoid feeling down over time.
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Cedwyn Scott is clearly in trouble, and it’s good to see the club supporting him. We all know he is a very capable player, but he might be feeling the pressure of his own performance when things aren’t going well.
It’s encouraging that the club has reached out to him. Hopefully, with time, he will start to feel better. It’s important for a player to feel comfortable, especially when there are many eyes on the game.
Taking the time for personal development will help him improve. Everyone should welcome this support and use it to encourage himself to get better.
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Everyone at the club should give him the time he needs. Some things are more important than football. Notts can bring in another striker to cover (on loan), but Cedwyn only has one life. Hope to see him back soon, enjoying life and enjoying his football!
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With the Departure of the Man who took him to Manchester City and Pep Guardiola's Contract with City coming to an End in June Next Year, City's Brazilian Goalkeeper Ederson seems to have the Drop on everybody else, stating the Club already have Coaches Lined up to take over Pep's position should he depart the Etihad. Ruben Amorin, Xabi Alonso and Roberto De Zerbi are the Men in Question. So Not Unlike the England Job and the appointment of Thomas Tuchel it would seem that the Current English Premier League Champions are Ignoring any English Coach for their Head Coach's Position.
Rumor has it that Pep is going to be offered around the £18 Million mark to extend his Contract at City. And it is Now being Stated he Did Want the England Job, but Dithered about and Missed the FA's Deadline to come up with a Definite Answer, so the Position went to Ex-Bayern Boss Tuchel. Which to Me Seems Strange, because if the FA Wanted Guardiola that Badly surely they would have Given Him as Much Time as He Wanted? I would come Down on the Side of Pep Wanted To Much Money, and the FA merely Couldn't Afford Him.
So What Now For Pep? Does he Remain at City and Rake in the Millions? Will he take a Year's Sabbatical? Or Go On and become the Head Coach of An International Side, the Only Real Challenge he has left in his Football Career? Winning A Major Trophy As The Head Coach Of A National Side.
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No Mate You're Not Wrong. As I've said before Guardiola has never had to Struggle at any Club he's been in Charge of, they have all been Mega Rich and Top Clubs with No or very Little Opposition, in their Respective Leagues. The Guy isn't fit to Shine the Shoes of Managers like Jimmy Sirrel, Brian Clough, Dave Basset who have Got Hold of Clubs and have worked hard and taken Unfancied Clubs and have taken them to Heights that their Owners could Only Dream Of. Cloughie did it with Both Derby and Forest, Jimmy Sirrel of course with the Mighty Magpies and Dave Basset with Wimbledon.
And it seems that Phil Parkinson is Now doing a Job at Wrexham. Admittedly he has the Money, but Nowhere near the Amount that Pep has been given at City or over his Career. Plus it was Rumored last Season that should Parkinson Fail to get Wrexham Promoted, to League 1 he'd get the Sack. Something tells Me, Pep's never had to Face That Kind of Pressure.
In an Update it would seem Guardiola will be Staying the Etihad, and Raking In his Millions. But Once he's Retired how is he going to Look back on His Career, Yes he's Won Trophies, but has most Fans have said, he's bought His Glory, he's Never Truly Had To Work For It. As you have said Yourself any Coach Worth His Salt could achieve what Pep has done with all His Billions.
Want Respect from this Notts Fan Guardiola and Others ? Go and Coach a team currently in the National League, get them Promoted take them to the Premier and win a Trophy, then you can call yourself a Proper Coach. It will Never happen of Course and Pep will look back on his Career and tell people look how Good he was with all the Trophies he's Won and Yet Even He Deep Down will know his Career is A Falsehood.
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I know it won't probably happen but if Man City are guilty of most charges they are accused of & Pep has already committed himself to the club.
What if the club get lots of points deducted or even get relegated out of the PL, will he stay with City getting a transfer ban & losing most of their team due to FFP rules?
That would be a big test I think.
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Pep is the least of their worries. With the money and talent they have, they should be a stronger force in the Champions League.
It's not good for football when a manager seems bigger than the club. If he decides to leave, so be it. They should be more concerned about the serious charges they are facing.
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After several Attempts to get in Touch with the PON Team only to be Told that they weren't able to My Receive My Message, I've decided to ask my Question in Granny Pies General Discussion Section here on the PON Website. My Question is,
Why isn't there a Down Vote of Dislike Button on the PON Website? After All We're All Grown Ups and I'm sure a Down Vote or Dislike against on Your Comment on a Certain Debate, isn't the End Of The World. I'm sure Fans on here a Big Enough To Accept the Fact, that Other Members Don't Agree with them on All Subjects, the Nearest thing to a Down Vote is a Sad Emoji which Doesn't Really Cover Everything. There Must be a way a Member can Down Vote Something, But Not have their Name Attached, in case there's a Worry it make start an Argument between Members. Personally If I Don't Agree with What's Been Said by a Certain Member at the Moment I Simply Ignore that Comment and Don't Engage With Them. But I would like the Opportunity To Register My Disagreement. It certainly Wouldn't Bother Me, If Another Member Disagreed with Me, As I Feel It Would Make The Debate More Open.
Or is this Considered to Controversial ? Or Is it Simply Not The Done Thing? Or It's Been Tried Before and Stirred Up To Much Hassle Between Certain Members? I Would Genuinely Like To Know. And Are There Any Other Members Who Would Like A Down Vote Button? Thanks.
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If Somebody doesn't Agree or Like What I Say, Well That's Fare Enough. It certainly doesn't bother me whether they answer my Comment with a Like, a Heart, or any of the other Emoji's which are available, or don't pass Comment at All.
It would also seem that we may have drifted Slightly Off Topic Regarding a Down Vote Button, which is the Question I originally asked and Why there isn't one on PON? My Argument for one seems to have moved the Debate in a Different Direction and by all sense and purpose PON Members Don't think there is a need for One. Which is Fair Enough and I accept the Majority Decision with Good Grace.
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I agree with @Robbie and @Chris here, a downvote button would be negative to the climate and vibe of the forum. I've seen it in Reddit too, it makes it much too easy to just downvote something you disagree with and move on. The way things are now, you can only show that you disagree with something by making a post and stating your view, and isn't that what a discussion forum is all about? 
I want to hear different views (as long as they are stated respectfully of course). Unless they're disagreeing with me of course. In that case it's off to the dungeon!
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I understand this is just an idea, and there's nothing wrong with that. It's good to share thoughts on topics that could help the site. I believe we should encourage healthy discussions, so I wouldn't support downvoting or disagree reactions. I would prefer to explain my reasons instead and not focus on reactions. I wouldn't want to discourage anyone or make them feel that their posts aren't valid.
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My player shortlist for Man of the Match are:-
George Abbott, Nick Tsaroulla,
Dan Crowley, Matty Platt,
Alex Bass, Matt Palmer,
Jacob Bedeau, David McGoldrick
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The Poll is now closed.
Thank you to all who have voted.
I am pleased to announce that by popular choice, Alex Bass has been chosen as Pride of Nottingham's Man of the Match for his performance against Wimbledon.
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That's two now for Alex Bass, which shows just how important he is to our team. Well done to him!
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How do you do your predictions? I often use magic, as demonstrated here. Anyway, here are the fixtures for round 12. Kick-off is 3pm, and remember your joker!
Blackburn Rovers v Swansea City
QPR v Portsmouth
Blackpool v Barnsley
Lincoln City v Birmingham City
Bradford City v Gillingham
Port Vale v Fleetwood Town
Maidenhead United v Hartlepool United
Sutton United v Oldham Athletic
Aaaand the results:
Blackburn Rovers 1-0 Swansea City
QPR 1-2 Portsmouth
Blackpool 1-2 Barnsley
Lincoln City 1-3 Birmingham City
Bradford City 2-1 Gillingham
Port Vale 3-1 Fleetwood Town
Maidenhead United 1-1 Hartlepool United
Sutton United 1-3 Oldham Athletic
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Congrats to this round's winner @william1984!
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Overall, @super_ram remains top and the top three remain unchanged. @william1984 joins the leaders in fourth, while our biggest climber is @nottsnutter...
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The next fixtures are played on Tuesday night, so our next round is open now. Why not have a go? Thanks for playing and see you there!
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Didn't realise I'd only done 7 predictions after 3pm, came 3rd with 10 points tho
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This Annoys Me About Notts (I know it shouldn't but it Just Does) Why is it when the Magpies play away from home, and there's No Colour Clash (shirt wise as it was yesterday) why is it that Notts Don't play in their Traditional Black & White Stripes? After all they are the Colours Notts are known for, you'd think the Club would want to play in them, whenever they can.
And Yes I Know there are Different Sponsors on the Orange and Blue/Purple Shirts, but there must be away around this, even if the Away Kit just consisted of a simple White shirt with Black Shorts' it's Not The Stripes I know, but it's still the Clubs Black & White Colouring associated with the Magpies. It may Not Bother a lot of Fans but I'm of the Opinion that Notts should be waring the Traditional Colours Whenever They Can.
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I Stand Corrected I think you're right and the all White Kit was for 100 years at Meadow Lane.
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I am sure, even though my memory may be going, didn't the Trews change an already agreed sponsor on a FA Cup / League Cup tie/s? Perhaps a bookmaker?
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Yes, that’s true, @Piethagoram. I believe it also caused some problems, as I remember reading that we were fined for it. I think the fine was related to the sponsor rather than the actual decision, but my memory on this is a bit hazy now.
The shirts were auctioned off, and some of the players wanted to keep them. However, some of these match-worn shirts that are sold or included in sponsorship packages aren’t even worn in matches.
I don’t see an issue with second or third kits when they are needed, but I don’t think limited edition kits should be used in League Two.
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Notts County Women meet Leafield Athletic at Coronation Park Eastwood on Sunday 20th October at 2pm. Here's the gaffer with his pre match thoughts.
It ends with a narrow defeat, but the Notts ladies should feel proud that they ran Leafield so close and deserved a point on the play and effort they put in.
Leafield have now won 5 on the bounce and have not conceded a goal in that time. They are a top side in this league
The Notts Ladies are getting closer to these top sides.
Notts player of the match goes to:- Millie Qaintance.
League table after today's matches. Notts in 5th place.
Some PON Members may remember back in September, that I shared exserts from My Family Tree thanks to a Genealogist , Doctor Tom Cobblers.
A Couple of days Ago Doctor Cobblers got back in touch and told me he'd found out, more information regarding my Ancestry, as it was last time
I had Nothing to do with this Research, so as last time this Work Is All Cobblers.
Historians Among you may Remember that in Ancient Greece the Greek's fought a Battle against the Invading Persians, at Marathon and were victorious, they sent a Messenger back to Athens some 26 miles away, to tell the People of the Greek Army's Victory. Apparently that Guy was an Ancestor of Mine. He ran the Full 26 miles in one go, (the Marathon Race is named after that feat), he ran into the City and Declared "We Won" where upon the Poor Guy Fell Down Dead. The Fact He Was Waring A Gorilla Suit, Didn't Help Matters.
A Great Uncle of Mine fought in the Boer War, at the turn of the 20th Century and was present at the Relief Of Ladysmith. In Fact She Was So Impressed With Him, She Invited Back The Following Night.
At the end of the 19th Century and the start of the 20th many children had to Forsake their education and go out and get a Job, to help out with putting food on the table and paying bills. My Grandfather (who was born in 1905) was one such Child at the Age of 10, he left School and Got His First Job. That being a Wringer Out for a One Armed Window Cleaner.
In 1979 Sir David Attenborough Launched his Epic TV Series, Life On Earth. My Uncle Charlie was part of his Research Team and like other Team Members came up with little Known Facts Regarding the Natural World. Uncle Charlie's claim to Fame was the fact he found out, that Stick Insects Mate Very Very Slowly, In Case Of Fire.
So there you are fellow PON Members, should you wish to fined out more about your Ancestry Go For It. But it may be Better to Avoid Doctor Tom Cobblers.
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Game 12 - The Wombles (H)
Team: AFC Wimbledon
Date: 19/10/2024
Where: Meadow Lane
What line-up should Stuart Maynard opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?
Have your say below, join in with the Pride of Nottingham match discussion.
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Football isn’t always exciting to watch, but getting the result and keeping a clean sheet against a good team are always positives, in my opinion, that shouldn't be criticised.
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AFC Wimbledon came with a game plan, and I think Stuart Maynard expected them to play like that. He made some good tactical changes that helped us deal with them, but the game seemed like it was going to end in a draw. If anything, I felt relieved we didn’t concede. Defensively, we were solid, and Matty Platt was outstanding. Alex Bass played really well too.
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i am pleased with the win because its a boost, it helps confidence and that alone can have a further impact on playing well. defensively i thought we were good, but needed a bit more creativity in attack. to grind out a win does seem very positive, despite wimbledon posing more of a threat. we showed our spiriting and fought for the win.
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Apparently the Top of the FA's Wish List to become the Next England Manager was (Drum Roll) Surprise Surprise Pep Guardiola. Who was Sounded Out for the Post by the FA in the Off Season. Pep danced around the Media's Questions Regarding the Job so it would Appear the FA Couldn't Afford him.
So Tuchel who Stated he would leave Bayern Munich at the End of Last Season became the New Favourite. Because after he left the German side he was Linked to other Jobs such has Manchester United and Even a Return to Chelsea and practically Every Top Coaching Position which was available. None of Which Came About. So was Tuchel Already Lined Up to Lead the England Team after Gareth Southgate's Resignation?
Some Evidence that will Back that Up, is the Fact the FA Supposedly Interviewed at least 10 Coaches for the Role, but None of The English Coaches who were Ideal for the Job were approached or Spoken to about becoming the Next England Manager. Eddie Howe ( a lot of Fans Favourite) Sean Dyche Graham Potter, Frank Lampard, Gary O'Neil, Steve Cooper and Russell Martin None were Interviewed, so it would Seem Guardiola, Tuchel and Lee Carsley were the Three left on the FA's Short List. Then Both Guardiola and Carsley fell by the Wayside which left Tuchel Has the Only Choice.
So That It Would Seem Is How A German, Became The Head Coach Of The Three Lions.
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Let me say that now Tuchel has been appointed. I wish him well & if he can deliver a major international trophy, then that would be a positive development.
However, the whole point of having international tournaments is for a Country to win that tournament, with English players Managed by an English manager, or a Spanish team managed by a Spanish Manager.
What people are forgetting is that an international team is trying to demonstrate that at that particular time, they are the best football team in the World that have been coached by the best coach in the World. It's a team effort.
It would be a great showcase for an English coach, which would benefit all English coaches in the land if an English Coach won a World Cup.
People think it's more important that the team wins, but the Head Coach/Manager is part of the team. So if England win big under Tuchel, can we really say that the England team has won big?I 'm not so sure.
And to answer the question, I think it was a done deal.
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That's A Red Card. For Them Both.
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the scenarios you could do with something like this, even if both contestants did not fight or foul each other. it could be very funny! the cross bar challenge is something, but its always pretty safe.
get the third choice keeper to be in the net after an obstacle course and allow fans to take a shot to win a grand prize.
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I'd love us to do something like this!
I can remember watching a few games one season, not at Notts, but at half-time a few fans got a chance to win a car. Presumably a local car-dealership was sponsoring them.
Anyway this car would be backed into one corner of the stadium, in between the stands, and the boot would be opened. From the halfway line the fans then had to hit the ball into the boot of the car to win it! Unsurprisingly no-one won it!
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Notts have made a good start & in their first 10 league matches they have won 5 & lost only 2.
Unfortunately, Notts have played 3 of the top teams but have lost two of them & drawn 1. That is just 1 point from those three matches. Four of their wins came against teams currently in the bottom 6.
Last season, Notts had a poor record against the top 7 sides only gaining 19 points from a possible 60.
This season Notts know that they will need to take more points from these top of the league tussles to either get into the playoffs or better still get automatic promotion.
Notts will be meeting Doncaster & Walsall soon who are in the top 7 presently, & Notts will be hoping for a positive result against those two.
Can Notts reverse this trend of poor results against the top teams in league 2? I think they can but they need to counter the way that teams are playing against them, especially at home, & Notts need to be more unpredictable in the way they play too.
Notts County may have to wait for Doncaster Rovers and Walsall to address recent issue: View
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I think we can, but we need to be mindful of injuries because this is the biggest thing which impacts our performances. I know some fans enjoy criticising Stuart Maynard again, but he's doing well. Yes, we are defensively stronger now, but I do think compared to last season, we are weaker in the striker department, mostly due to not replacing Macaulay Langstaff. Jatta will get goals, but we can't rely on him to involve himself as other strikers might. We have to present him with a good opportunity or hope it works out.
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ideally notts will start to pick up results against the top 7, but i think its more an issue with inform teams. league two is proving to be very tight, afc wimbledon might show its more "form" that is the problem rather than the position. then again, it could reveal its the top 7 that we do have problems with. i think they are games where we at least want to be drawing, as this would help when the points turn into a much crucial resource.
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I think that January is a big month in the season, where teams strengthen their squad & players leave.
I think that the January transfer window will be a big window for Notts.
We know that Notts certainly need a new specialist striker, & someone with pace on the wings.
Then there's Dan Crowley who has not yet extended his contract. Will Notts sell him in January before his contract ends?
If so Notts will need another attacking midfielder.
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Ah, the legendary Tesco Trolley Park stand!
To be fair to them, loads of non-league clubs are acquiring identikit stands that aren't very different to bus stops. As long as it keeps the rain off...
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@Piethagoram the buses used with the other club seems like a genius idea compared to this. 
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Thank God for Derek Pavis and his stand is all I can say. 
Virtual hugs to @Fan of Big Toneand all others, who have been affected.
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Thank you @Piethagoram talking about suicide should not be a taboo subject, this is happening all the time our support group has new people every month who have been affected by suicide. Talking does save lives.
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with the news of cedwyn scott, it has a sobering thought as to what might happen if players are not given the support they need. i remember fans turning on matt tootle for his time off, with some mocking his gambling addition and believing it was not a fair reason behind having time off. i hope nobody takes this attitude to scott because i think its sickening.
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54 minutes ago, liampie said:with the news of cedwyn scott, it has a sobering thought as to what might happen if players are not given the support they need. i remember fans turning on matt tootle for his time off, with some mocking his gambling addition and believing it was not a fair reason behind having time off. i hope nobody takes this attitude to scott because i think its sickening.
I am hoping that most right thinking fans will be sympathetic to Cedwyn and he will get lots of professional help, I’m glad he’s asked for help it’s very important to admit to yourself that things aren’t right and to seek help.
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Hi all, back in 2010 I purchased 1 of 100 commemorative bottles of whisky celebrating 100 years at Meadow Lane. It's in the loft for the grandchildren. Has anyone else got one, there were 100. Has anyone opened it? Is it a decent dram? I've done a search online and there's no record out there.
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I'm quite happy with Islay malts from Aldi or Lidl. Really unsure about long aged whisky "investments"
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@super_ram are you going to become a gin man? @Fan of Big Tone might be able to give you some tips on what to try. like aviation gin?
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37 minutes ago, liampie said:@super_ram are you going to become a gin man? @Fan of Big Tone might be able to give you some tips on what to try. like aviation gin?
@super_ram is more of a real ale fan, which I am too but you can like gin as well, as long as they’re not in the same glass.
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2 hours ago, TheSkipper said:There are some colourful people on that site. I loved the comment from the person calling the other chap boring.
Aren’t you glad this community isn’t like that. 
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On 11/10/2024 at 14:56, Fan of Big Tone said:Aren’t you glad this community isn’t like that.
you grumpy old sod. 
46 minutes ago, liampie said:you grumpy old sod.
Cheeky young whippersnapper, just remember you’ll be old and grumpy yourself one day. 
This is an interesting article on football tactics & formations.
The 3-4-2-1 formation is the preferred formation of Notts for the last few years, certainly under Williams & now Maynard.
It is the preferred tactic of Antonio Conte, & Brendon Rodgers when both were in charge of Chelsea & Liverpool respectively.
It is very informative & I can now see why Notts prefer the one centre forward upfront, & why Didzy & Scott are used as "inside forwards" supporting Jatta
The 3-4-2-1 Formation: Its Uses, Strengths, and Weaknesses | Jobs In Football
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Here's another take on the Notts style. Interesting read.
Notts County 2022/23: Their tactics under Luke Williams – scout report
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A look at the 3-4-3 formation.
The 3-4-3 Formation: Its Uses, Strengths, and Weaknesses | Jobs In Football
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at some point we will see someone have success with 442, and more teams will revert back to it. sometimes tactics are not as much about what we think, but more about the quality in the team. some good managers can give good instructions and set their teams up well. i do think most tend to have talk of tactics but really its just staying to the same system they have been working on. tactics for me adapts and changes when needed.
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Glasgow has four professional football clubs in the City, the old firm, Celtic & Rangers, then two other clubs, Queen's Park & Partick Thistle.
But there used to be a fifth club that was quite famous founded in 1872. One of the founder members of the Scottish football league, a club that won the Scottish 1st division once, & Scottish Cup twice, & as late as 1961 they finished third in the Scottish 1st division & played in Europe.
Unfortunately the club fell on hard times soon afterwards & due to mismanagement, went bust & were expelled from the Scottish league in 1967. The teams name, Third Lanark AC.
The Club played at Cathkin Park, a ground that regularly saw big crowds in the past. The record attendance was over 51,000 & with large terraces all around,
The Park is still there in ruins now. There is a football pitch still there but on the three sides remaining, the terraces are overgrown & nature has taken over.
The park stands as a sad reminder to what can happen to football clubs no matter how big they were in the past.
There have been several attempts to resurrect the club. A businessman bought the name & to this day, an amateur club in a lower league goes by the name of Third Lanark.
Here follows an interesting video about the club & the ground.
Here's another interesting video about Third Lanark & their ground.
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The phoenix club of Third Lanark is still going strong.
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i have never heard anything about them, its very interesting. a lot of scotland is natural and the cities seem very grouped. without looking into where teams play, it would be easy to think that rangers and celtic are the only two professional teams in that area.
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Looking at his record he's played for 8 different clubs but never played any matches for the ninth club, Forest. He was signed but immediately loaned out.
He's played 62 times for the Korean national team and scored 19 goals.
people like him are only sorry that hes been caught, he should be locked up and put on that certain register.
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I’ve definitely got some Notts stuff in my loft I’ll have a root and see if I can find something of interest.
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I don’t have anything specific in mind, but my parents might. My father, who’s in his 80s, is a bit of a hoarder. Because of his age, he hasn’t watched Notts since 2015. I’d be amazed to see what’s up there.
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all my notts stuff used to be in my room, now i have various things around my home and nothing is in storage. except the shirts i own being in my wardrobe. i will have plenty of time to start saving things for the future mind. 
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Cardiff City 2-2 Portsmouth
Leeds United 1-0 Watford
Bristol Rovers 1-2 Shrewsbury Town
Peterborough United 3-0 Blackpool
Fleetwood Town 2-1 Crewe Alexandra (Joker)
Tranmere Rovers 0-0 Grimsby Town
Dagenham & Redbridge 2-1 Eastleigh
Tamworth 0-0 Yeovil Town
Tuesday's results:
Cardiff City 2-0 Portsmouth
Leeds United 2-1 Watford
Bristol Rovers 1-0 Shrewsbury Town
Peterborough United 5-1 Blackpool
Fleetwood Town 0-1 Crewe Alexandra
Tranmere Rovers 0-1 Grimsby Town
Dagenham & Redbridge 2-2 Eastleigh
Tamworth 0-0 Yeovil Town
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I'm not sure we've seen this before - this week we have SEVEN joint winners with ten points each! Well done to @allardyces tash, @DonnyNotts, @Fan of Big Tone, @Megan_Elizax, @Robbie, @super_ram and @upthepies!
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This is our overall table. @super_ram moves eight points clear, while @thommo goes second and @Robbie joins the chasing group!
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There's another round coming up on Saturday, and the fixtures are already online. Go on, have a go! Thanks for playing!
10 points! I’ve found some form at last.