No problems here... Probably 1 minute time lapse.... Macca could have won it in the last minute but a brilliant stop by their keeper... 

my stream was great but i almost game raged at times, its a good job i had nothing to throw at my view because some of the mk dons players asked for it.

i am joking, as i was at the game and i would never throw anything.

21 hours ago, cheeky~k8 said:

Yeah we ended up using my laptop plugged into the tv and it worked abit better. Some other people had issues too but i guess it could be how many watching it in areas.

We've got fast internet here and it never buffers at all. I do always watch on my laptop though - the browser on my TV automatically refreshes every time I enter my email address so it's impossible to log in Perhaps it has something to do with your TV.

I'm still a bit annoyed that after several years, iFollow still isn't compatible with Chromecast. The National League stream worked with Chromecast on day one. That said, the stream itself is always reliable.

I don’t mind; I can see the logic behind Adam Chicksen starting, and I understand that other players have had to wait, so it makes sense for Adam Chicksen to be the player who starts. Personally, if Luke Williams has enough faith in Will Randall to start, then that’s fine. He may bring something that MK Dons haven’t prepared for, so there may be benefits to him starting. Like I said, I don’t mind. I’m just eager to see the players do well and protect our unbeaten run.

Likewise, I think the only answer is Adam Chicksen. I wouldn’t start Sam Austin, as we may need him to play behind the strikers, but he could do the role. As for Jim O’Brien, I think his experience is best used in midfield, where he can contribute more and have players around him who can assist if necessary. I could see him being targeted out wide.

Adam Chicksen demonstrated why he should have been in the starting line-up. It is unclear if Will Randall even made an appearance as a substitute. I don't remember any.

Yes, I agree. Oxford United fans need to lower their expectations and be patient because when Ruben does his magic, they will appreciate him as much as our fans did. They can’t expect a player who has been playing in the Non-League to suddenly start performing to the standard of their current squad; this type of thing always takes time.

Ruben Rodrigues is a player with potential and is expected to enhance his performance over time. Despite occasional inconsistencies in his game, he remains a valuable asset to the team. However, Dan Crowley’s arrival has undoubtedly bolstered our squad. His technical skills and creative strategies make him an upgrade for us, adding a new dimension to our gameplay.

Ruben Rodrigues, while a very good player, wasn’t perfect even in the National League, but he has the ability to influence any game even when his own performances leave room for improvement. He’s what you get. Oxford United fans either have to lower their expectations or understand that he needs time. Some of the comments on their forum make you wonder if they had seen him play for us or even knew they signed him on a free transfer.

Elliott Ward  

@TheSkipper ah, Zeli Ismail ..... arrived with plenty of plaudits... but I was left feeling Derry was clueless

The one and only Jude Stirling. I Think he was bought in for his DJ'ing skills, and who says the club wasn't run well all those years ago? 

47 minutes ago, Piethagoram said:

 

The dream team back together.

@Fan of Big Tone Yes, didn't think the combination of Ardley and Abbott worked well at all

The recent interview with Luke Williams offers a refreshing perspective. It provides insights that deviate from the norm, making it a compelling watch not only for Notts fans but also for any football enthusiast who values hard work and dedication in the sport.

Thank you, @Piethagoram, for sharing that insightful interview. And kudos to @Fan of Big Tone for initiating it. It was fascinating to learn about the origins of Williams’ work ethic and positive attitude. You can see the genuine joy he derives from his job.

Blackpool has spent good money, perhaps not this season, but it’s due to their spending that they have been bouncing around the leagues. I think this is a case where Blackpool’s fans need to be mindful of what is happening across football and how overspending isn’t the best of choices. Sometimes you have to be wiser with your budget, whether their chairman is being tight-fisted or not. I still think that, provided they are a decent League One team, they shouldn’t make such demands about their spending.

I don’t know much about Blackpool’s issues or their chairman, but it reminds me of when our own fans wanted Ray Trew to spend silly money to get out of League One. Only for him to later say he won’t put any more investment into the club. Two wrongs don’t make a right. Blackpool and its fans need to meet in the middle.

The owner of Blackpool is first and foremost a businessman, and as such, he is unlikely to allow the club to become anything that would cause financial struggles. However, I have noticed that he seems to be holding back on his investment this season. Perhaps he is saving money for future improvements or trying to ensure the club’s long-term financial stability. It’s difficult to say for certain, but fans should be mindful of the club’s finances and how they are being managed.

Rodwell was never "customer facing" at Notts. His career path since: Scunthorpe, Sunderland, Peterborough Hull , now Charlton. 

Jim Rodwell was notorious for telling lies and getting caught during his time at Meadow Lane, but Notts seemed better run than when he was replaced by the mini-Hitler. In my opinion, that should never have happened and was more about saving money, all those wrong decisions to back youth, inexperienced managers, etc. I was pleased when Jim left but regretted it afterward. Thankfully, we now have people who don’t want to engage in point-scoring, sparring with fans over nonsense or being anti-social online.

As for Charlton, they won’t get our Luke. King Williams will remain at Meadow Lane for the foreseeable future.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66752567

Appleton seems a reasonable choice

This won't change much for me, I am mindful of what I eat, but I won't suddenly start worrying that a bit of ice cream is going to cause me issues. We've been having milk for decades now, something which we shouldn't have been encouraged to drink or have with our cereal.

People once said it was good for you, now it's known to be something we should be reducing.

In 20–30 years, everything we eat will be bad for us that isn't natural, but I doubt we will go back to eating the basic things our bodies were designed to eat solely. Besides, we only live once and people should just be mindful of what they put into their bodies.

its just about being smart and not over eating things which are unhealthy, surely not all ice cream is bad for you? over processed ice cream sounds like something most would want to avoid.

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Given a six-year deal, it shows that they want to see their fee somewhat protected for the long term. However, if he doesn’t reach their heights, the fee will still be way over the market value. No wonder Forest snapped up their offer. You can’t blame them for taking the money, but Spurs are rather silly with some of their fees.

Football is very inflated these days. I know some Notts fans thought we could sell Macaulay Langstaff for over £5 million. That would be over the odds, even though he had a great season last year. It’s just the way the transfer market is these days; when clubs don’t want to sell, they ask for more until they will part ways.

Brennan Johnson isn’t good enough for the upper end of the Premier League. He’s a good player, but a lot of the praise is hyped. The amount of money Spurs paid is astronomical.

@Fan of Big Tone at least you can see the logic in the training, those days things would have been very difficult and this training quite ground-breaking. its quite primitive by todays standard but must have helped back then.  

It’s funny how this would have been considered state-of-the-art training and something that improved players. Seeing people falling over as they jump through it seems less military-drilled and more relaxed, but still not casual enough to take a stroll. Unlike the video @Chris shared.

I think both clips still demonstrate how Mansfield Town trains.  

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13 hours ago, Nocturnal-Magpie said:

No, I still think it falls in the blackout timing.

Go back to sleep 

the club could have done a better job to promote this before today. its good to know, but i will be at the game.  

@gtownjohnno you got your answer, be happy and enjoy the stream.

It should be a good move, I think. They need a goal scorer and he’s a player who needs a fresh challenge. If this happens at Fleetwood, he may go on to do well with Peterborough or end up elsewhere.

In my opinion, Tshumanga may not perform well at Fleetwood. I don’t think he would fare much better in League Two either. It’s possible that he will return to the National League before long. While he has potential, I don’t think it’s something that clubs will see as being of a high standard, especially when compared to the better players he will come up against.

Tsimanga is an odd player because he appears to be of high quality, but he never performed well against Notts. He was injured for Chesterfield and his previous team when he played against us, if I remember correctly. Fleetwood really needs to make the most of the loan move.

Truly happy to see such a glorious triumph for Notts. The game was pretty tense at the start, with Accrington flashing the ball a couple times and Notts showing slight signs of discomfort. However, our boys showed real grit and answered back loud and clear. Langstaff's brace was the cherry on top, they simply couldn’t match his calibre!

It was also pleasing to see how the team, under the guidance of Williams, adjusted their game plan to counter every move by Accrington. The tactical adaptability our lads showed was truly remarkable. Lingering on the top spot on the league table caps our superb run in the game. Truly proud to be a Magpie!

The result was a very good victory for Notts. I prefer to listen to Luke Williams’ points on the game rather than John Coleman’s take. Williams comes across as very complimentary and gracious towards Accrington. Coleman reacted like a manager under pressure; I wonder if he was holding a book of managerial excuses. Notts played very well and were very entertaining. Accrington tried, to their credit, but simply weren’t good enough. They should do well, but they lack the quality we have. 3-1, great result. We could have easily had 6; Accrington, if they had better finishing, could have had a few more too.

It's frustrating to see teams like Accrington Stanley come into matches solely focused on playing defensively and securing a point. While they may have delivered a tidy performance, it's clear that they lacked attacking intent and didn't trouble our team much aside from the set piece they scored from. It's disheartening to see missed chances and shots straight at our goalkeeper without no real test.

On the other hand, I'm proud of our team for playing with spirit and quality. Refereeing decisions can have a significant impact on the outcome of matches, and it's disappointing when the performance of the referee falls short. Inconsistencies and poor decision-making can mark the overall quality of the game. However, Notts did well and It was a superb win.

It’s good to see Notts at the top of the table. It reinforces the belief in back-to-back promotion, but while I am happy, I am still cautious. It will take a lot of hard work to maintain this position and continue to perform at a high level. The team will need to stay focused and determined in order to achieve their goals.

It’s great to be top of the league. I hope we get a chance to celebrate this more often throughout the season. It will be a positive sign of how we are doing and where we might go come the end of it.

It's really uplifting to see the team performing well and currently in a strong position. The fact that we are aiming to stay at that level shows our determination and ambition. It's always an exciting time when your team is doing great, and it's fantastic to see the club's progress.

I believe this positive momentum is down to the hard work and dedication of the players, coaching staff, and everyone involved with the club. It's important for us as fans to support our team and continue to be optimistic about the future.

For now, let's enjoy being top of League Two and hope it's not for the last time this season.

I am not particularly concerned; it is simply good to have the additional support. Luke Williams will provide the loaned players with an opportunity, and at present, we do not require their services despite the fans’ demands. I am one of those fans, so I am not being overly critical. Connell Rawlinson is more than capable of performing well, but we now have the option of using younger players. We shall see what happens.

I am pleased we at least made a signing. I think it’s more of an addition to cover for the congested fixtures and potential backup. It would be good to see him come in when needed, and hopefully, he will do a good job. Otherwise, if he’s stuck on the bench, he might get recalled if that option is available.

I am just pleased that we have got a defender. It would be easy to settle for what we have, but at least we now have some form of cover. I understand how some fans feel, but I am trying to see the positives. He should want to do well, especially considering how the team is performing. There’s nothing like winning games and leading the league.

Priceless reaction! It would be hard not to laugh. The news anchor will be thankful that he is in the studio by himself, as they do these days.

I am surprised he didn’t go running around the office waving his arms as if he had scored. Football is a beautiful game!

No doubt, he supports Arsenal. I don’t see a person banging their head on the table; that would have been a United fan. It’s always interesting to see how fans of different teams react to their team’s performance.

Notts may have been slow, but the statistics could have been from the beginning of the season. I’m not sure. I don’t believe we are slow at the moment because things have settled down. I don’t pay attention to things like this, as comparing us in this manner seems strange.

Notts can be slow, but it’s not always the case. I don’t think this is very fair in terms of reflection on how Notts plays. Williams must be doing something right as we are top of the league, and as @Fan of Big Tone said, it got us promoted last season.

I wouldn’t say that Notts are a slow side either. When they get a grip of the game, they can demonstrate a lot of speed and determination. It would be interesting for someone with time to investigate further how the person who came up with this managed to achieve these results. I bet it’s misinformed! Notts are a very enjoyable team to watch when they are performing well, showcasing their skills and teamwork on the field.

Nice complimentary words from the Tranmere fan. It does seem as if Wrexham fans are a tad jealous of Notts right now. There’s no doubt that Notts are a very good team when they play well. Fingers crossed, we have found our form and can push on from here.

Fair comments. You can tell that he is not biased or bitter like some opposition fans. It is a nice reflection on Notts.

I feel like our style of play is not something you see in the lower leagues which is probably why we are managing to beat so many of these teams we come up against.

Good luck to Tyrell Waite; it should be a great signing for Ilkeston Town. I hope he has a successful season and continues to develop by returning there. If I were in his position at this stage, I would remain with them and strive to become a club legend.

Good luck to Tyrell Waite. Ilkeston should be a good fit since he’s already played for them.

Yes, Tyrell Waite should do well. Good luck to him.

I try to balance criticism with positives. I always try to see the brighter side of situations, and although that can be hard, I feel it’s something I do well. I can perhaps be a little critical, but I would never let it cost my enjoyment. We have had our ups and downs, mostly downs, and it’s nice to have a club that is trying to move forward in the right way. I do think we have some massive idiots on social media, people who take joy in picking at the players and moaning. They’re extremely critical, but I don’t focus any energy or time on them.

It's my belief that fans often live in the present and don't consider events beyond what has recently occurred. While it's uncertain whether some fans are too critical, it is a possibility. Generally speaking, I find that fans frequently undermine the joyous moments by continuously fixating on the negatives, like a broken record. I personally find these types of fans to be dull and excessively serious. Football is a game filled with passion, but we must remember that the players on the field are human beings who shouldn't be subjected to the incessant complaints of such individuals.

On 31/08/2023 at 21:34, BromPie said:

It’s an interesting point; I think we all do from time to time. I would rather support and enjoy watching Notts than allow what happens to cause me to be too critical. At times this will happen, but I think I am able to reset. I know there are people who have a disliking for Sam Slocombe, and this season it seems to be Connell Rawlinson and Kyle Cameron. To be at the point where you call for them to leave or complain after one mistake, not taking into consideration all the good they do, then I would hate to be those types of people. They are far too unreasonable and critical of things.

This is the attitude that irks me.  If everyone criticised Macca on the same basis (i.e. every time he missed a shot or a pass went astray) then we would have a very different view on his abilities. It seems that every season there has to be a scapegoat, and it seems pointless.

i would love to macca celebrate like paul gascoigne did in euro 96, i like those tv shows which recap past euros and its by far the funniest celebration i have seen.

poweraid him up.

Much as it pains me I’ve got to agree a bit with their manager who said our third goal shouldn’t have been allowed as there was another ball on the pitch right in front of the goal. I reckon by the letter of the law it should have been disallowed as there were two balls in play. Anyone agree or am I talking rubbish?

Lapse of concentration by Cameron?

Stone 7 - generally quite good, some errors but none of which proved costly. he made up with it with a great save with his legs.
Rawlinson 6.5 - played well until he went off, a few moments where he lost his man but he made up for it.
Brindley 7 - solid player in the centre of the three, much calmer and does everything needed.
Cameron 6.5 - did well but he tended to hang onto the ball for longer than needed and in those defensive areas it seemed neglectful. 
Nemane 6 - being kicked and targeted does not help but he did just fine.
Palmer 7 - superb throughout, calm and composed. Eager to get the ball forward.
Bostock 7.5 - brilliant second best player on the pitch.
Jones 6 - he did well, gave a lot of energy but became frustrated with being targeted with challenges.
Crowley 6 - Good first half, neat at times in the second but not his best performance by far. 
McGoldrick 6.5 - he struggled at times, but he did some very neat passes and worked hard.
Langstaff 8* - scored his second despite being clattered twice, i was surprised he did not go off. he just looked fired up, chased every ball. The true Man of the Match.

I agree again with @Elite_pie; it’s hard to rate the players when we are performing well, as the ability to score them differently becomes lower, and that’s why more people will be inclined to agree. I do think John Bostock played a vital role in midfield.

I didn't think David McGoldrick had the best of games by his standard; he did some good stuff but in the first half he seemed to struggle. In the second half, I felt similar, but he did have spells where he made important challenges, with times of neat passing.

I think even 6.5 is quite generous for him. I'd probably settle for a 6.

He didn't play any better than Jones.