@Wheelbarrow repair man

I was upset when Big Sam left, I was upset when Neil left. I was upset when Luke left. But you get over it. I just remember what they did for the club before they left. That's all that matters as far as I'm concerned.

All three of them will always have my respect, & I'll listen with interest in what they have to say in important matters relating to football.

@Wheelbarrow repair man Utter tosh "Another Point Regarding the Departure of Big Sam from the Lane, was the Fact his Wife Wanted to Return to the North. " His wife continued to live in Bromley Cross near Bolton! 

Big Sam's the man.

Premier League teams need to copy Sam Allardyce’s blueprint for success instead of following Pep Guardiola’s lead

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McGoldrick has been playing about 60 minutes until Stuart takes him off in previous games this season.

There's no reason why Jatta  & McGoldrick cannot play together for at least 60 minutes. 

I think it's better to try & build up a lead rather than bring a player on for the last 15 minutes to try & respond to being behind.

Notts have to be active as well as being reactive. I love the fact that Notts have shown Character & determination to retrieve a losing cause.

The point is, at home we need to build up a lead so the opposition have to come out & attack us for them to retrieve the situation.

When they are forced to come forward, it will leave more space for Notts upfront, & this will help players like Scott & Brown when they come on after 60/65 minutes.

That's why I'd play McGoldrick & Jatta together at the start of a match.

I think they should both start the game against Wimbledon. Jatta leading the line with McGoldrick & Crowley supporting.

I'm sure McGoldrick will be ok for at least 60 minutes, & if he needs to be substituted at that time, Scott could replace him if he is fit, otherwise it will be Brown or Austin.

I’m not averse to Didzy starting, but I honestly think he would be better against a tiring defence, not became he will be fitter, but I think he has that guile and quickness of thought to outsmart defenders whose concentration will be starting to waiver.

I really think that this is the one area we really need to strengthen in January, if we persist with two attacking midfielders behind a lone striker. My personal preference would be for a 5212 formation, but we really need another pacey forward for this. Either way, we’ll need to dip into the transfer market to get us into the promotion shake up.

9 hours ago, Dan said:

That’s Jevani Brown hugging the Spireite player not Kellan Gordon. 

Aah, thanks @Dan they both look very similar, with similar hair.

No worries mate. 

does that bring the question back up as to why they are hugging? both played for bristol rovers.

Seriously @Robbie "As I've said before, get these foreign Head Coaches to go to a ninth tier side with little funds & get them promoted multiple times. I think you'll find it won't happen."...yes, because they can't get work permits following Brexit

@Piethagoram

Foreign coaches won't go into the lower leagues because they simply won't succeed at that level. 

i think even without brexit, scottish teams may struggle to retain their better young talent. a lot of them were poached prior to it, but it might be more likely that premier league teams do look north. we are guilty of overlooking out own home grown talent, suffocating their potential for the belief that you can only find world class players overseas. it all comes down to ability and potential, i believe most really good players have the ability of being class. i think if callum mcgregor had left celtic, he would have reached higher achievements despite him doing well with the club he loves.

personally, i think its better that young foreign players are harder to sign now.

it should be a good thing for england, scotland, wales and northern ireland. as younger players should be getting more of a chance, those outside the uk should reach their potential and most likely would be able to be signed once they are of a better age so i dont see that as an issue.

being able to fill english academies with so many players from other nations, i think is worse. chelsea having been recently spoken about for failing to make world class talent count with jose mourinho. you might say it makes the playing field more fairer for uk based players.

Harry Redknapp was asked for his opinion by Sky Sports News on the Tuchel appointment & he gave his opinion.

He like anyone else, is entitled to his opinion, & many thousands of football fans around the Country will agree with him.

As for "jingoism", I don't see it's relevance on this thread. The UK is hardly going to declare hostilities over a football appointment. To be accused of jingoism for expressing an opinion is somewhat bizarre.

But of course, that happens on X all the time 

 As for any court case, I recall it ended with an acquittal on both counts. 

Redknapp is entitled to his opinion @Robbie, but he's always been very cosy with the media. The man's a windbag. Ultimately, being super patriotic in front of the media won't help you when you've got a football team to motivate and organise.

I'm not delighted with the appointment myself. I was hoping that the FA had moved away from their old model of appointing a big-name club manager in the hope of instant success. Gareth Southgate proved that we could be more successful with a coach who had the right attributes for the job, even if that man didn't necessarily have a glittering club career. Instead they've gone down the Capello route again.

There's a caveat here - big-name managers have a big name for a reason. They have proven that they can handle the pressure at the very highest level, in a way that Carsley maybe hasn't. It's just a shame that a country with such a large pool of talented footballers seemingly can't produce a single coach deemed worthy of leading the national team. 

9 minutes ago, DangerousSausage said:

Redknapp is entitled to his opinion @Robbie, but he's always been very cosy with the media.

There's a caveat here - big-name managers have a big name for a reason. They have proven that they can handle the pressure at the very highest level, in a way that Carsley maybe hasn't. It's just a shame that a country with such a large pool of talented footballers seemingly can't produce a single coach deemed worthy of leading the national team. 

The media has asked for Harry's opinion because his opinion is respected & he's popular as a pundit, former manager & player.

As I said before & I repeat it. The pressure of winning the national league is probably much more than winning the PL league. 

In fact, it's easier for one of the "big six" managers to win the PL because they are in a league of six, not twenty & they have access to hundreds of millions of pounds sometimes billions of pounds, to buy the most expensive players.

Let's see the likes of Tuchel, & Guardiola get a team like Morecambe, Accrington or Carlisle who are currently at the bottom of league 2, promoted from league 2, with the players they have.

I've said my peace. Now Tuchel has been appointed we have to go with him. But in my opinion he's no better a coach than coaches in our lower leagues.

This is turning into a disastrous season for me, it has relegation written all over it. 

13 hours ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

This is turning into a disastrous season for me, it has relegation written all over it. 

Exactly the same for me, im sure you'll get better.

16 hours ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

This is turning into a disastrous season for me, it has relegation written all over it. 

I think you should appoint Harry Kewell as your manager, things are bound to improve then. 

I have a side to play Alfreton.

Bass,

Cundy, McDonald, Ness

Gordon, Hinchy, Palmer, Tsaroulla, 

Austin, Reynolds, Scott

Subs, Macari, Cisse, Crowley, Jatta, Abbott, Slocombe, Brown.

Shall we try to make the Alfreton game special? @Fan of Big Tone @super_ram.

Just like the old days?

Come on, Super. You can stay warm, come to the game.  It's a good draw, much better than being drawn away from home.

3 minutes ago, Chris said:

Shall we try to make the Alfreton game special? @Fan of Big Tone @super_ram.

Just like the old days?

Yeah that’d be good, it depends when it is s you know what in like with my holidays. ????

good result, it looked like it was played on a training pitch or school's 4g pitch. which can be different and harder. glad we won.

Interview with Dave McVay in 2006. Talks a little about the book, & that the book might be turned into a film.

Good read for those younger fans that never saw Dave play & do not know him well.

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i remember hearing about it and i have seen it mentioned on pon, it is not something i knew much about at the time.

The book and play are both wonderful. It was very funny to see it live, and the whole cast did an excellent job bringing the text to the bigger stage. It sold out quite well, so I wouldn't be surprised if some didn't get to see it. I felt lucky that I managed it. I know people were calling for it to return.

I thought it was an enjoyable derby, between two very good teams. I don't think Chesterfield can be compared to our style of passing play. Personally, I thought they were a bit more direct, and unafraid to take a chance.

There were times when we tried to pass the ball out from the back, yet Chesterfield marked the defence quite heavily and made the space very compact.

Knocking the ball backwards, and then sideways, to and from each other as Chesterfield tried closing us down just looked uncomfortable at times. I wish we would just try to draw teams out more, as we don't really look to create space but wait for it to open up. I'm not sure if this is always the best way, I mean I get the patient play but if nobody tries to lose their marker then we are playing into how the opposition wants.

It was pleasing to see Dan Crowley try from distant, even though some of his efforts weren't really that good. All he needs is one of those chances to pay off, so I would actually encourage it. Kellan Gordon is very good in the transition going forward, losing his man and putting in balls into the box.

With the likes of Jatta in the middle, this always seems likely to cause trouble and I do rate Gordon with his ability to float in clever crosses.

Jodi Jones can over hit them, but Gordon seems more consistant with putting them in the right area. Both Sam Austin and, in the past, Aaron Nemane have been prone to overhitting their crosses.

Chestefield did look lively, I thought they had done enough to seal the game but thankfully, Jatta managed to make something, and then David McGoldrick converted the saved penalty. It's got that thrill of a Derby day, with a late goal and a point.

i think both teams was not quite the best defensively at times, our goal is poor to concede from the chesterfield point of view but from ours a well worked goal. the opener was a fluky deflection, i dont even think paddy madden knew much about it. of course, he will probably say he flicked it on but it landed very fortunate for him to finish. its a shame alex bass had committed himself but i dont blame him.

either team could have won, but i do think a draw was fair and chesterfield will feel they threw it away which they did.

their fans on facebook are calling us a dirty team, i have seen @Dans pictures and the other photographer, i was at the game and rewatched the highlights. i dont think we were the dirty team, unlike them at times. the amount of times they were grabbing shirts to the point they could have put it on themselves.

It's one of those games nobody should be too critical of, because it's difficult to go into Derby games and achieve the outcome you desire. Both teams did play well. Chesterfield had some luck and the official on their side. We had to make our own, but I wouldn't complain about the game.

We managed to get a point, and there's a good chance we can build some form going forward. Avoiding the defeat, at least to me, feels like a win. I can't imagine Chesterfield fans will be happy with the way they gave the win away. Calamity defending by them for both of our goals, handling the ball so late on.

@Wheelbarrow repair man

Hughes may have played as a defender as a junior. Most youngsters play in different positions until they find the position that suits them best.

I think if a team could have a player that can play as a centre forward one week & then play centre half another, depending on the circumstances, would be utopia for a club.

Well, I believe Dion Dublin, who was a prolific striker for Coventry, also played as a centre back - I believe he ended up playing at Norwich City as a defender. The issue I have with Robbie Cundy playing as a striker, is it shows how we should have hung onto four options or at the very least have a young striker who could have gained some valuable experience.

Jürgen Klopp also made the change, I thought I recalled John Terry having done it, but it seems he was a midfielder.

I have no issue if there's effort, Cundy did try, but I mean we have two strikers since Cedwyn Scott is being played as a midfielder. Remember Harry Kewell thinking he could make players perform out of position, i.e Shaun Brisley.

defenders usually make terrible strikers and visa versa. does anyone remember that callum ball we had on loan? i swear it was mentioned by leigh curtis when we signed him that he had come through the derby academy as a defender.

Well done to George Abbott for being named the Pride of Nottingham Man of the Match for his performance against Chesterfield. You can’t argue with those votes.

It’s great to see the competition in the votes, especially with George Abbott coming out on top. Special mentions to Kellan Gordon and Alassana Jatta, who were strong candidates and deserved votes as well. Well done, George Abbott.

very much deserved, i think its good to see george abbott play so well for us. spurs fans must be delighted to know hes playing such a vital role for us.

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????Congrats to defensive midfielder, George Abbott, for being named Pride of Nottingham's Man of the Match! His stellar performance against Chesterfield was a masterclass in skill and determination....

There has to be a level of common sense. Even after challenges are made, the FA should review what caused the injury and make suspensions to the offending players when it’s been missed by officials. Whilst it wouldn’t help Jodi Jones, it may start to prevent those types of tackles and give more thought to the officials to make a better judgement on them.

I see Now Jodi's been side lined the opposition are after Dan Crowley. Yes something needs to Be Done? But Will It ? Don't Hold Your Breath!!

I see someone up there are not happy with Gillingham for what happened to Jodi.

Gillingham have lost their last three league matches. Long may the run continue.

It's been a wonderful sunny day here today. Right from this morning long periods of sunny weather.

Trouble is it's been cold and temperatures are going to drop again tonight.

I kept a gas heater on last night to keep chill away, first time since early spring.

Good morning it’s a cold start to Sunday. 

I hope everyone has recovered from the thrilling local derby yesterday, we watched on the telly even grandson Fred was engaged at one point and actually put his phone down. 

We’ve been sorting out our loft and found some documentation that suggests where Mrs. T’s great grandparents are buried, so we are going to have a look round the graveyard to see if we can find their grave this afternoon.

I hope everyone has a great day.

Good morning.

Overcast morning here again. Another bout of rain overnight. It's becoming a regular thing now overnight rain.

The weather forecast says it's going to be a fine day. Hopefully the clouds will lift then break & we will see some sun later on.

In the garden, our flowers are still holding on. Our prairie flowers are so hardy and last for weeks and weeks. 

This morning there are some Bees on them trying to get the last amounts of nectar left.

Interesting to know that Bees usually travel less than a mile from the hive to collect pollen & nectar. The average speed of a Bee through the air is 15 mph, but can fly up to 20 mph.

@Wheelbarrow repair man Here is the description for each of the forums you can post to. They are mentioned on the community page, which has all the forum sections, but I will break them down here. The areas with the underline beneath the text are self-explanatory.

Jimmy Sirrel Stand
Dive into the ‘Jimmy Sirrel Stand’, your hub for all Notts County discussions. From signings, form analysis, rumours to non-match topics, this is your go-to place for all things Notts.

Notts County Women
Enter "Match Talk" for all discussions related to matches. Engage in pre-match predictions, post-match analysis, and everything in between. Your one-stop forum for all things match-related.

Prediction League

Magpies Media
Explore ‘Magpies Media’, your platform for sharing and discussing videos, graphics, photographs, and other media content. A vibrant space for all your creative and media-related posts.

Granny Pie's General Discussion
Venture into ‘Granny Pie’s General Discussion’, a space for non-football chat. Get acquainted with other PON members and engage in diverse off-topic discussions. A forum for all your non-football talks.

Entertainment & News
Dive into ‘Entertainment & News’, a forum for sharing news stories and engaging in entertainment discussions. Join the fun with PON games and various entertainment topics.

Politics

Introductions
Welcome to ‘Introductions’! New here? Familiarise yourself with our PON community. Share your story and start your journey with us. Let’s make connections!

PON Insider
Join ‘PON Insider’! A dedicated space to discuss site updates, share insights, and explore future prospects. Your input has the power to elevate Pride of Nottingham to new heights!

English Football
Join ‘English Football’! A hub for discussing news and updates about English leagues. Share thoughts on local and rival teams. Let’s talk football!

Domestic World Football
Explore ‘Domestic World Football’! A platform to discuss clubs outside English leagues, from Spain to Saudi. Join the global football conversation!

International Football

The Sports Stage: Everything Outside of Football
Step onto ‘The Sports Stage’! A place for all sports beyond football. Discuss cricket, hockey, tennis, darts and more. Join the conversation and share your passion!

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Cheers @TheSkipper.

THANKYOU VERY MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO EXPLAIN EVERYTHING. IT'S VERY MUCH APPRESIATED.

You are welcome, @Wheelbarrow repair man. I’m glad you found the help you needed. Don’t forget, you can always reach out to any of the team if you need assistance.

An interesting article. 

I believe that when so many players come into a club, it will take time for the Head Coach to decide who is best eleven is.

And it always takes time for players to gel together as a team. I'm sure the results will improve as the players become accustomed to one another.

Trouble is, Head Coaches & Managers soon come under the spotlight when the results aren't forthcoming.

Professional Football is a results oriented business, & Head Coaches/Managers will only be given so long to deliver.

However, in the long term, I'm sure the Nordic owners will do good things for Burton, & their financial  investment will be rewarded.

It’s no surprise that Burton are struggling with all the departures and changes they have made. I don’t think they will be relegated from League One, but they need to start showing signs of improvement. It shows how fortunate we are to have retained many of our best players. Even though we have sold some, in football terms, that would be considered a success.

welcome to the pride of nottingham @Shannon Daly.  

Hello, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham @Shannon Daly. We look forward to seeing you on the site.

Welcome to the Prde of Nottingham, @Shannon Daly. We hope to see you join in when you feel like it, it would be good to see your thoughts being shared.

I've just discovered this.

When I was at uni I used to work on open days. One of the most fun tasks was doing guided tours of the university - each time about 10 to 15 people would gather, and I'd take them around the campus, giving them crucial information such as where the cheapest beer is and "this is the longest teaching building in Europe". I'd do a bit of small talk with the students and parents, and it was obviously better when they asked questions and got involved rather than standing in bored silence.

One day there was a familiar face among the parents - none other than Neil Warnock, who was there with his daughter. He was polite and good-humoured throughout, despite me sending him to the wrong building at one stage. If I recall right he was pretty engaged and asked lots of questions about the uni, although I really wanted to talk about football. He could probably tell I was a bit starstruck

Entertaining stories. I have nothing to add, but I want to encourage other members who might to consider joining in and adding more value to this. The Billy Connolly story sounds like he was trying to be amusing with the “are you lost” comment. I have seen some celebrities in person, but never had the chance to speak to them.

Here’s a tale for you 10 years ago we went to Dubrovnik and saw a chap dressed in Croatian costume selling lucky charms for 1€, a young looking Mrs. T. Bought one off him and had her photo taken.

Fast forward 10 years and we visited Dubrovnik again where we met the same chap still selling his lucky charms, we showed him the picture of himself with Mrs. T and he was delighted “my old friends” he said in broken English. We took another picture of him with a not so young looking Mrs. T.

The lucky charm had doubled in price to 2€  

9 minutes ago, Robbie said:

@liampie

I've tipped Cisse & Reynolds to be on the bench on Saturday. They both played well on Tuesday.

it would be good to see some of them named, but it could be a wait before we see them come on. i think chesterfield might be the wrong game for some of the youngsters but this is off topic. i do think it would be nice to see one or two named.

8 minutes ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

Trust you @liampie 

what can i say? my vote my be persuaded differently if i could see the votes first. ????

We have a tie breaker 

Nick Tsaroulla takes the lead????

The poll is now closed.

Thanks to all of you who voted.

I am pleased to announce that Nick Tsaroulla has been voted PON Man of the Match v Northampton.

Well they’ve had it too good for too long, they’re due a fall from grace. It’d be quite amusing to see the rats deserting the sinking ship.

All this hassle doesn’t look good for English football. You can’t have teams being charged with breaking rules but still allow them to get away with it. It creates a mockery. What is the worst Man City will face? A fine? A transfer embargo?

Hello, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham @daverobinson222. We look forward to seeing you on the site.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, @daverobinson222. I hope you enjoy being a part of our Notts County community,

Hello, @daverobinson222. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. I hope to see you join in with the community and PON.

Hello, @Jackie May. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. Enjoy the site.

Hello @Jackie May. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, it's a site well worth your time and visits.

Hello, @Jackie May. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. I hope to see you join in with the community and PON.

Welcome to PON, @Kate Kilgore.

Hello, PON is a great site full of content and things to have your say on. Welcome! @Kate Kilgore

Hello, @Kate Kilgore. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. I hope to see you join in with the community and PON.

Hello @Pica, I see you've chosen the Old English word for Pie as your user name. Anyway a Warm Welcome to PON. I'm sure your gonna enjoy it on here.

Hello and welcome to PoN from me too @Pica.Please join in when you feel like it and enjoy.

Hello, @Pica. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. I hope to see you join in with the community and PON.