57 minutes ago, menzinho said:

???? There's a signing on the way, Notts social accounts have just posted to say "Incoming"!

See this topic:

https://prideofnottingham.co.uk/community/topic/12822-welcome-to-notts-jevani-brown/

It has been a bit lacklustre from Notts' perspective, but I am happy overall. George Abbott sounds like a promising player, and if we can make that work, it will be exciting to see. I think it has been a fairly average transfer window in truth.

@Joshua

I think the deadline day incomings were slow, because I think it became apparent that clubs were trying to screw Notts with inflated transfer demands & Notts weren't playing.

I think overall it's been a successful summer signing period where 13 players have come in, being over half the squad.

Stuart and the board are delighted with what they have. Stuart needs to mould them into a promotion winning team if he can.

Thought this was going to be about Birmingham City bidding £10M for Jay Stansfield, that's more money sense especially when you consider Liverpool have just signed a Euro winning Italian international in Chiesa for £10M!

But back on topic, not exactly great for Macca if the signing were to happen. He seems to already not be in Harris' favourites, but I'd back him to make the move work. Macca's a strong, good character who'll get his head down and do everything he can to prove he's capable.

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So Jervani Brown goes back to Bristol in January and Langstaff returns to his second home to play again with his mates who serve him up  tasty morsels in front of goal.

Simples!!

I hope he enjoys retirement and isn't persuaded to come back. It's his choice, but he has done a lifetime of work, so he might as well make the most of his retirement.

6 hours ago, KingMaynard said:

You've earned your retirement, Paul Hart. Thank you for your contributions to Notts, especially your work with the youth setup.

He did a lot in his short time whilst working with our academy, although a lot of that effort had to be restarted from scratch when Alan Hardy messed up the youth teams status. However, the coaching staff are a lot better than what you would believe for a League Two. They have the future hopefuls in year groups, working on their ability and trying to get them to take as much information on board.

Paul Hart deserves to enjoy his retirement.

Good luck in retirement, Paul Hart. You have been a big part of football and giving young players a chance.

Seems like they were doing well until half time but as has been said the gulf between the two sides is enormous and the ladies shouldn’t be too despondent.

Last words from Manager Adam Dunleavy after the Cup Match. 

He couldn't be more proud of the Notts players for their effort against a very good team.

Fitness can be a big part of football, and the level you play can be a big part in that working when the games reach those higher minutes. When you face a team that has a good level of stamina and ability, you will naturally start to give them more space, then more time on the ball and becomes a matter of trying to defend. I don't think it's a bad result, I am also pleased by the goalless score at half-time.

There's a gap between us and Forest; our women's team should feel encouraged and not downhearted.

I feel a bit bad that I am struggling to cover them, but I will get there once I have my system in place. They deserve as much help with promoting them as a club, and I am proud we have a women's team that is coming from the grass roots.

Even the FA Cup is losing its charm. Once the lower teams are out, my interest drops. I think the League Cup could have a chance to change things up, but it shouldn't mean more games.

i dont changes tend to ruin football, the champions and europa league feels stale and the same as each other. then theres the nations league which is boring. i have no ideas or suggestions about the league cup.

I'm in agreement with, @liampie. I hate many of the needless changes; if the League Cup is revamped it wouldn't be of the focus of making it exciting. It would solely be down to how much money it could generate and this is the wrong approach.

I drive a manual car, but I believe that as we get older, it’s easier to switch to an automatic. I don’t want to sound rude. I would make the change myself because it would be more comfortable and makes driving simpler. Is that part of your reason for switching? Stick with it; it might take a few weeks, but once you’re used to it, you won’t notice the difference.

when i was learning it was suggested to choose automatic but i could not take to it. i dont know, you will probably adjust with time but it felt strange for me that i had no control over the gears. so, i went with manual and im very happy.

I was recommended consider an automatic because my legs do tend to have a mind of their own. I'm pretty confident I could pass in a manual car tomorrow if I had a test, but with the way my disability affects me, I lost the confidence to pursue it. I did hope by now, I would be in a position to drive. @super_pie, is now looking to drive, and I think he'll do very well too.

When I don't think my legs will hold me back, I might actually look at an automatic.

Keep us in the loop with how you get on, Tone. I am sure you will adjust to it.

Pukka pies are about the only thing I would eat at a football game if I were desperate. The hot dogs are rather bland, so if the club were to look for a nicer replacement, a German sausage could do the trick.

It's money the club is missing out on and would be one of the easiest things they could change. The tea bars should have the demand to cater to fans and make money without charging ridiculous amounts.

@DangerousSausage, £4.50 for a good German sausage wouldn't be a bad price to pay. The hot dogs at games tend to be terrible. They have little taste and wouldn't be worth the price. Notts would do well to consider shaking things up inside the ground. The van located in the Kop that sells chips gets plenty of business despite complaints about the price and quality. Just around the back of the car park, there's a portable bar. So, the club sees that there is money to be made, just not in the food department inside the ground.

It could be wurst.... I know Notts used to re-heat the unsold hot dogs in the past, I hope this practice has stopped because it's the reason why they tended to be very rubbery. A good hot dog is a nice thing to fill the void with hunger at a football game. It does seem like other footballing countries are more creative when it comes to what food is served on a match day.

Notts manages to make simple items like chips appear overpriced.

Clubs aimed at drawing large crowds also attract affluent individuals who are willing to pay a premium when needed. I wouldn't, never will either.

Jodi Jones might repeat this if he keeps up his current form.

Jodi Jones definitely deserved this award. If he continues to impress for us this season, we might see him win it again. Surely this would be a record for a Notts player?

Jodi Jones is an incredible talent. I'm sure he still has ambitions of playing at a higher level, but I hope he can achieve that with Notts. His current form looks good enough to give him a chance of being considered for this again.

Some fans might not understand how important Sven was to Notts. He came for the right reasons, and his passing was very sad. His goodbye message was brave. Thank you, Sven.

Maybe the younger readers won't realise what an earthquake his appointment was. He was England manager just three years before. His career did taper off a bit at the end but at the time he was still pure box office, a household name all over Europe. We hadn't seen the likes of it since Tommy Lawton joined, and probably won't again. From his point of view, I doubt he was proud of his spell at Notts, especially as he'd fallen for a "fake sheikh" in a sting just a few years before. But all the same, he stuck around when Munto fell apart and did his best to make sure the club would be in safe hands afterwards. Notts fans appreciate him for it.

To me he always came across as a thoughtful and humble man. RIP Sven and thanks for the memories.

Sven will always be remembered fondly by Notts County fans. His arrival made waves and brought more attention to the club that had been there for some time. His passing is very sad, but it shows you can make every minute count and ensure your own narrative is acknowledged instead of that of the media.

Rest in Peace, Sven-Goran Eriksson.

8 minutes ago, ARLukomski said:

Hi again @gtownjohnno ????????

It's a bit early for your tears!!!!!

I am happy with the progress so far. There are plenty of rounds to come. Well done to everyone, not just those at the top. ????

It looks like @ARLukomski and @gtownjohnno are the Notts and Wrexham of the prediction league. But our strongest player is surely @Robbie, as he's propping the rest of us up

The next round will be online in a few minutes!

It makes sense to join a fixed tariff. However, if prices were likely to go down, people would be locked in. Unfortunately, prices won’t go down. The UK needs to control energy prices. Martin Lewis is brilliant with his financial advice.

It does make a lot of sense to beat the price rise, although not everyone will be able to do this. I do hope something changes to make it easier for people, because the cost of living does make things harder. I watched the news earlier, and it had a segment on this and the water price. Trying to justify giving the stakeholders money from the profits, at the expense of people who can't do much on a daily basis is just wrong.

Meanwhile, these "stakeholders" make so much money, they don't have to worry.

I like Martin Lewis; he provides excellent financial advice, and his analysis helps people avoid being affected by changes.

The teams that sell cup shirts tend to be in the Champions League. Having an alternative home shirt for cup games is unnecessary, but at least they're used for a set number of games as there's a group stage. The German cup, on the other hand, is a straight knockout competition, meaning that Bochum's cup campaigns for the season ended in August...

I don't understand why fans would be bothered about a one-off shirt. If this happened with an English team right now, with the cost of living, I think it would cause a media storm.

I'm not in favour of this kind of thing. I don't see the point. Some clubs do put patterns on their regular season shirts and have them for bigger games, but there's no reason to try and make more money from your supporters for a shirt that will be difficult to buy in the first place.

@DangerousSausage I heard Lucas Ness is so elusive on the pitch that he could actually be the Loch Ness Monster in disguise. But I’d take that with a pinch of salt as nobody has ever been able to spot him either!  

Lucas Ness should be a good addition. In time, I hope he proves that he was a good signing. I like that we have sorted out the defense and not settled for what we have. I don't think we need any more defenders or midfielders. I think Sam Slocombe and Aidan Stone are good enough as backups. I just wish we had another option up front. But I welcome Ness to the club.

I’m not sure what to expect, but if he wants to join the team—this applies to everyone—he will need to work hard because it won't just happen by chance. I look forward to seeing him play in our shirt.

No way! This would freak me out if it were real.

@Robbie, It could be a disaster if machines were used to equip armies and fight. Someone will eventually make it happen, which would force every nation that could afford it to try and do the same. It's a terrible idea that wouldn't improve the world. Peace seems much easier than creating human robots.

@CliftonMagpie

In one of the links I posted on this thread the commentator says not to get close to one of these humanoid Robots because it could be dangerous.

That's not encouraging either.

I think I would pass if there was ever an opportunity to buy one to be a helper around the house.

The problem with rumors is that there’s often no way to validate them. However, I think this one can be dismissed. It doesn’t look real. It’s not an account related to League Two. It reads like a general account that isn’t serious about reporting transfer news.

Connolly signed for Crewe on August 1st. This was tweeted on August 7th

It is likely a child posting the messages to confuse and annoy fans. I am surprised that they are paying for the blue tick. It seems such a waste to spread false information. However, perhaps the intention is to make money from it, in which case the platform needs to address the issue.

he seems a right character but its great to see him supporting his grandson, here a good video i have seen of lou macari.

some funny parts!

It’s great to see Lou Macari come to Nottingham and watch his grandson. I bet Louis Macari is always happy to be watched. Following in his grandfather’s footsteps is special. Of all the players we’ve had, Louis looks like he could go quite far.

I'm curious about how often he attends games. I believe Louis Macari is a very promising player who has performed well so far. It is still early days, but he appears composed enough to secure the third centre-back position as his own.

Maybe this is why Wimbledon came out top?

Niall is CEO of Fair Game; Head of Media, PR and Supporter Comms for Amnesty UK; an author; and a Wimbledon fan.

Level playing field?

shows you cant take things like this all that serious when they cant be transparent themselves, it looks like the account might have deleted the post or account. thats not good if so.

I can't see the whole picture, but you need to stay neutral when doing research like this. The last message isn’t visible now, and if it has been deleted, that isn't transparent. You have the chance to address it calmly if approached honestly.

i try to say hello to everyone because i think a friendly approach is important, but even in notts people act like its a crime to be polite. i used to help people pick things up, but twice i were attacked for doing it and other times i was rudely spoken to. i dont know why people have to be unpleasant or act like it.

its a funny video, i wished there was a way to show it to some of the ignorant people i bumped into. ????

Not all Londoners are unfriendly, but I have noticed when I walk in the street most people have their heads down or are listening to music via headphones or earphones. It's not always related to being unsocial, but it is nicer to be able to say hello and be nice with people.

The sketch is very funny, I wouldn't be able to keep a straight face. ???? 

I think it’s common in busy places where people usually want something or are trying to sell things. You just keep your head down and stick to your routine. I found the video quite funny.

Well done to the juniors. I hope they continue and pursue their football careers. It would be great to see more future England women internationals from Nottingham who have played for Notts.

if the womens team can invest in the coaching standard at junior level, one day they will come through to the first team and help to bridge the gap between the standard of players we have compared to the standard of the next level. they are the future and i hope some will make the main team one day.

I am delighted to see the junior players of the women's team doing so well. It's wonderful to witness young talent being encouraged and praised for their achievements. That goal was amazing!

This is great for Notts. It would be nice if we could add to it in the near future. I really wish to see a Notts player in the England team in my lifetime. It probably won’t happen, but I can dream.

@liampie Howard Wilkinson spent the vast majority of his playing career with Boston United after a spell with Brighton.

He was successful as a Manager.

He started his career at Notts and became a coach under Jimmy Sirrel, before taking over from Jimmy and keeping Notts in the First Division with a fifteenth place 

He moved to Sheffield Wednesday in 1983 & got them promoted to the first Division at his first attempt & kept them in the top tier for four years with a high of fifth place.

In 1988 he moved to Leeds where he had his biggest success, getting promoted to the first Division, then winning the last Division 1 championship with Leeds in 1991/92 before it became the PL.

He Managed England U 21 & had two spells as England Caretaker Manager.

Wilkinson was good at building teams. 

More on his career here????

I wonder who has had the most? It's interesting to know, something I hadn't considered before.

I don’t mind him, but this all sounds like unnecessary drama. I don’t know what messages he’s sent, but it sounds like there’s been a lot of back-and-forth.

The BBC could have handled it better, but it was the right decision to let him go. I hope the Jenas story goes away now.

He’s been very silly. These days you can’t trust anyone and should keep certain things to yourself. He should know this from being an ex-footballer.

I'll reserve my thoughts of him as a player, instead choosing to wish him well in retirement and acknowledge that he has been a good player for those he played for. He certainly scored some good goals in his time.

I am surprised that Matt Smith has retired. But he could be a bit dirty. He was a good striker but had his tricks, such as elbowing defenders.

It’s sad when players retire. I wish him all the best. I miss Jim O’Brien more than Michael Doyle.

companies like football radar probably pick up people from within football, so its probably a thing that is quite common both ways. good luck to him.

It's a nice story, which I hope works out for him because it could be a dream job.

I was torn between working in football or general journalism, before I had my heart set on attending Leeds University. I thought that it could be fun working in football, I decided against it because I wanted to still be able to watch Notts. So, the lure of working within football is understandable.

Football Radar will hire people from within football and from outside. They will both make the transition back and forth. But it's good to see a young man get his dream job at the club he supports.

Oh dear, at least it’s not a broken leg! That’s no fun, but I can imagine an ACL injury is quite painful. I wouldn’t want to be in Geraldo Bajami’s position. I assume it was the same knee, but without news, who knows? I just hope it doesn’t force him into early retirement.

Awful news. It’s such a shame that his ACL continues to be a problematic issue for him. He worked hard to recover after his injury problems with us, and I hope he gets the medical care he needs.

It's very unfortunate that he has been ruled out for another season. It might be worth him seeing a specialist to find out why this keeps happening and if there is anything that can be done. It might be that he can't play football without the risk of injury. That would be sad.

@NiftyNick Ooops. I have dropped a clanger... the ex Notts Kevin Nicholson is now at Exeter City, I believe

Hangs head in shame

It’s still interesting to see more news about Football Radar. It would have been nice if it were our Kevin Nicholson, but yeah, unless he’s been to Turkey for a full hair transplant and some liposuction, it’s definitely not him. 

Don’t feel bad about it, @Piethagoram. It just means you’re human.

i would not have known any difference, but i can see the confusion.