Morecambe will hopefully find a better owner next time, provided this one gets pushed out. It would be a shame to see them suffer further due to their owner refusing to pay his responsibility.

Morecambe is in desperate need of a lifeline. Their owner has the financial means and should settle his debts. If he’s lost interest in his plaything, he should allow Tyson Fury to purchase them without trying to overcharge him. I’d be thrilled to see a charity match where Fury, blindfolded, goes up against Sarbjot Johal. I believe Fury would detect Johal by his perspiration and secure a clean victory with a single punch.

It’s horrible to see this becoming a common occurrence instead of a rare thing. I hope Morecambe overcomes the issues. They have a decent ground for this level and have earned their status in the Football League. It would be a shame to see a stubborn owner undo all this, especially one so young and clueless.

From where I stood behind the Kop, he chested it expecting contact that never came and threw himself to the floor. Player reactions on both sides indicated the same, but also I've not seen the incident back 

6 minutes ago, Super_Danny_Allsopp said:

From where I stood behind the Kop, he chested it expecting contact that never came and threw himself to the floor. Player reactions on both sides indicated the same, but also I've not seen the incident back 

I saw it on iFollow (including a replay) and you're right - he was expecting contact and none was forthcoming, so he did a kind of belly flop. That's the sort of thing that goes viral if you're unlucky. No need for it at all. But in his defence, there seems to be three of him on the pitch at any one time and we missed him when he went off.

Other than that I don't have a lot to add. Bostock just oozes quality and we're going to have a lot of fun with Crowley. I'm also pleased for McGoldrick that he got off the mark at home. He really looked the part yesterday after a couple of games where not a lot of things he tried came off, and he was so unlucky to hit the post too.

Being right close to the action, I was listening to the radio via my phone as I watched the incident unfold. There was contact, but I think Matt Palmer made the most of it. The Tranmere Rovers player certainly did touch him, I am not sure the cameras would have got the angle, but a slight touch was made to the ball (Palmer was caught first).

He did go down like a sack of spuds (@GrannyPie and @super_ram saying), either way he made a meal of it. Yet there was a clear penalty, which were when Tom Davies smuggly handled the ball.

It's hard not to give 7's acorss the board, I though Matt Palmer and John Bostock bossed the midfield.

I've not seen it for awhile, but did use to watch it quite abit.

I have never seen it in its entirety, only parts of it, but never a full episode. I do like sitcoms, so I will have a look at it.

I have been watching My family, Not going out and Two pints and a packet of crisps when theyve been on tv in the evenings along with Sabrina the teenage witch in the mornings when i can. Will have to see red dwarf again though.

It’s been very good since we were promoted. The start of this season may have been disappointing, but our supporters are trying to keep the magic alive. Attending games at Meadow Lane is much more enjoyable because of it.

Notts do have a good fan base that most stick by no matter what the result, yes theres some who moan when we lose but thats football. The bond between the fans and players has always been good.

The fans were amazing again yesterday and I know the players appreciate it the way they react at the end of the game. I noticed Chicksen came on to applaud the fans even though he was an unused sub and not involved as such. The bond is very good at the moment long may it continue.

The changes that have been made are not noticeable if you didn’t know what the original looked like. Very good work.

It looks great, nice to see it tweaked to look more appropriate for Notts.

The badge has been elegantly redesigned, and it certainly has a more Notts feel to it now!

@Joshua probably to access players easier for their european clubs, i cant see the reasoning behind it otherwise. they are a company that want to make money, not waste it on owning football teams.

On 24/08/2023 at 17:57, Chris said:

I think it's RB Leipzig where some of the original supporters still don't like the rebranding of the club.

You're thinking of Salzburg, who were already a top-flight club when the fizzy drinks company turned up, changed the name and colours and attempted to delete its history. In Leipzig they took over an amateur club's league position and drove a coach and horses through league rules in a country where a company cannot "own" a club outright. Shame on the authorities for letting it happen. I'd rather Bayern won the next 50 Bundesliga titles than Red Bull's marketing gimmick get near to it once.

This looks like another Salzburg in the making. A huge shame for that club's loyal supporters.

From April 2022: https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/red-bull-bragantino-season-preview

It will be interesting to keep this discussion going over the course of the season, drawing back to points in which we have already mentioned. It will be a good source to see how things truly reflect say by 12 games in.

As it does look like we are progressing very well right now.

Luke Williams and the squad, just need to handle any potential set backs.

In my view, the journey thus far has been largely positive. I’d like to see the team concentrate on becoming more robust and controlling matches with the same resolve we witnessed against Doncaster. There’s no reason why we can’t be among the leading teams in this league.

The journey is just beginning, a few more good results and it could put us in a very healthy position. The issue with entering that mix, can we avoid the nerves for the long term? I think so, the club is heading in the right direction and performances are getting better. As others have said, there may be some setbacks but it’s how we navigate around them. Each time a potential setback happens, we must work harder to form a new unbeaten run. It’s promising, a few wins and we will see what happens! Then again, we could get a string of draws. It’s football, it’s not an exact science.

Macaulay Langstaff signing a new deal is a big thing for Notts. It gives us fans something less to be concerned about. I hope Luke Williams pushes for the club to start talks with other players, but any other contract renewals would be hard-pressed to match the importance this deal has on the club.

Fans might be fearless about losing Macaulay Langstaff. Notts has done well in certain areas by retaining players, and it’s good that we haven’t lost anyone at a crucial stage in any of the recent seasons. I know some felt disappointed to see Cal Roberts leave. However, Aaron Nemane is a far more threatening player, and we don’t need to make him the focal point of our attacks. Likewise, Langstaff doesn’t need to be the focal point, but we just have to make sure he gets plenty of chances. It’s great news regarding the extension he has signed.

This was by far the best news I have seen, to read that Macaulay Langstaff had committed to a new deal. It’s like winning the lottery, having your birthday, Christmas, having your first child and getting married all in one. I just hope he continues to shine for us.

@magpiejue @Fan of Big Tone robin chipperfield was okay, i cant stand the other guy though. i have always wished he would move to australia.

The coverage for Notts is always enjoyable. I think once they settle, everyone will agree. It’s important that the people who do it are passionate about the club. I am hoping that, in the future, we end up with one or the other full-time. I don’t mind the other filling in; I just prefer to see one dedicated to the coverage.

I am enjoying the commentary also, I have managed to listen to some of the away games and I have enjoyed it. Dave comes across as a lovable character, similar to Barney in The Simpsons but without the reliance on Duff beer.

I don’t blame Kyle Cameron for the defeat. As the captain, he will take the brunt. I think it’s the team’s responsibility, but they have started to make up for it.

I don't expect any apologies, but it's nice when a player does it unprompted because it shows that they care. The players didn't really need to do it after the Sutton defeat, yet from the political point it keeps fan on aside and less likely to complain.

Credit to Kyle Cameron, but I don’t think he needed to say sorry. Some fans will expect that, it’s fine. Whatever. I would like to see what has happened since, a positive reaction on the pitch. That goes a lot further than words, but I do appreciate it.

i cant think of anymore that have not been mentioned, some older fans may have more look as surely there are more from before the 90s?

Irish keeper, Tim Dalton,

On an unrelated note, a fan of football might be intrigued to learn that “Tom” Hateley, the grandson of a certain individual, played for Tranmere Rovers. I’m not aware of any other Notts players who haven’t already been mentioned.

I'm puzzled as to what the Tipton loan is about, he doesn't make the squad.

As for Baj, it's a bad injury to have because he covered that defensive midfield option and a ball playing centre back. 

On 21/08/2023 at 22:20, menzinho said:

I think we’re more likely to sign a defensive midfielder, probably someone who can fill-in in defence if needed.

It’s an interesting thought, what with John Bostock and Jim O’Brien. I wonder if Luke Williams plans to bring in Tobi Adebayo-Rowling to cover. Personally, I would say that the squad has cover, and if there are no worries about the centre-backs, then Ollie Tipton should be given time before we bring in someone else. Williams has said that he can play both positions, so we might not need to rush out. The transfer deadline closing may present a problem, but I would imagine an emergency loan may be an option.

While a tall centre-back could be beneficial, we do have sufficient depth in our squad. I don’t foresee Luke Williams bringing in any new players. Ollie Tipton might see more action in defence, but he also has the capability to provide support in the roles of Jim O’Brien and John Bostock.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, sorry I missed saying hello! @Kevin May.

Hello, @Kevin May. Welcome to PON.

Welcome! It’s great to have you here, @Kevin May.

I like Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. The character of Frank Spencer is someone most people can relate to. We have all met a ‘Frank’, who may not be over-exaggerated, but the similarities are there. It’s one of the sitcoms I could easily re-enjoy rewatching. A lot of the stunts Michael Crawford did are exactly what makes it timeless. It’s a very funny and well-written show.

On 23/08/2023 at 07:21, Fan of Big Tone said:

I’m sorry to say I didn’t really like Some Mothers Do Have ‘Em, I’m not sure why I think it’s that kind of slap stick humour that doesn’t really appeal to me.

However Fawlty Towers on the other hand I found hilarious.

Did you like Norman Wisdom, @Fan of Big Tone ? He was a similar type of character who I thought a bit hit and miss.What about Laurel and Hardy.It's a very fine line with what makes us laugh.I always found Buster Keaton and Harold LLoyd much funnier than Charlie Chaplin.

Don’t forget I’m not quite as ancient as you @super_ram 

I can’t really remember the old silent movies except what I’ve seen since. I do remember a Norman Wisdom who oddly I did enjoy and Laurel and Hardy but I could never get on with the Frank Spencer character.

It’s an interesting call, though I don’t think it’s likely that we would be looking at him. It wouldn’t surprise me if he features more in Stoke’s team in their upcoming season.

https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2023/august/Connor-Taylor-is-back/

If only we had 300k to pay!

That graphic and picture of Connor Taylor is horrifying. The alcohol in his hand makes him look like a drunken chav high on booze and drugs. It’s the stuff of nightmares!That graphic and picture of Connor Taylor is horrifying. The alcohol in his hand makes him look like a drunken chav high on booze and drugs. It’s the stuff of nightmares!

I have been focusing on taking things slowly. Some may have noticed that I haven’t been on much. That is due to me spending a bit of time in the Florida Keys. It’s one of the most beautiful places I have been to, which is a nice change because I haven’t had many chances to have a vacation. I went to Mexico before with my neighbours in their RV. Health-wise, I still have issues, but I am focusing on living. I won’t go into that.

On 18/08/2023 at 07:47, Fan of Big Tone said:

Today is set to be wet so I don’t suppose I will be going far, tonight’s tea will be one to look forward to, Mrs. T is doing one of her famous home made curries, Chicken Jalfrezi.

Tomorrow I’ll be doing the 5k Park Run at Long Eaton then listening to Notts commentary.

Sunday we are going to our sons house for a bbq and to watch the Lionesses in the World Cup Final. Our son and family are returning from a holiday in Croatia so it’ll be great to see the grandkids and give them their Notts shirts which they’ve been looking forward to.

You have more BBQs than Hank Hill. You didn’t formerly work supplying grills and fuel to have them, did you, Mr Tone?

On 18/08/2023 at 14:56, KB1862 said:

Off to Skeggy tonight for the weekend with wife and kids. So hopefully the weather stays as nice as its supposed to be. 

How was Skeggy, young man? I take it you had a nice time away with your family.

On 21/08/2023 at 21:33, Joshua said:

I've been getting ready for university, which has kept me quite occupied. Apart from watching Notts, I haven't had much opportunity for anything else. Friday and Sunday were mainly spent organizing things, getting prepared for today.

Good luck with Uni, ah? Well, I hope you do well. Don’t get caught up too much in partying.

4 hours ago, AmericanPie said:

You have more BBQs than Hank Hill. You didn’t formerly work supplying grills and fuel to have them, did you, Mr Tone?

I haven’t got the foggiest who Hank Hill is but yes I do enjoy a nice BBQ in this country as you know you have to make the most of the weather, there’s a long time when we can’t bbq so we make the most of when we can.

It’s great to hear you’ve been away on vacation @AmericanPie it does you good to recharge batteries, I’d love to visit Florida one day, I’m not sure I’ll make it though but who knows.

11 hours ago, AmericanPie said:

How was Skeggy, young man? I take it you had a nice time away with your family.

Yeah it was a great time cheers. Kids loved it, weather was great and it was nice to have a weekend away. Definitely made the most of the weekend, managed to fit in nearly a weeks worth of activities into the weekend. Monday morning I was feeling the aches though

7 hours ago, super_ram said:

I claim seniority ,so I'm above you @Fan of Big ToneCheeky upstart!!

If only league positions were decided by seniority, Notts County would be top of the Premiership. 

Well that went downhill.

Well done everyone.

On 21/08/2023 at 23:33, Fan of Big Tone said:

Not a particularly good week for me but I am within striking distance of the top group, it’s a long season and I’m confident of winning.

I see @super_ram has caught up with me and we are both on 18 points but I should be above him on alphabetical order. 

Microsoft Excel decides who is higher up. The player who was further down the week before generally appears on top. That's slightly odd, but who are we to argue?

14 hours ago, cheeky~k8 said:

Well that went downhill.

Well done everyone.

What went down can also come up. Unless you're Chesterfield. 

I’ll take an away point, promising things and equally some bits we need to improve upon.

Starting with the good, Stone looked very comfortable on the ball and was happy playing outside his own box. Nemane is looking like he’ll be a big threat to teams with his pace in behind as will Jones with his crossing, they were our main threats. A clean sheet is always a good thing, the defence has taken a bit of bashing by some so yesterday should be a real confidence boost.

We were dominate on the ball, made 600 passes but only had 9 shots. Morecambe made 130 and had 13 shots. I know shots doesn’t account for dangerous crosses/opportunities and nearly getting a toe on them moments, but both sides had a few of them.

It’s great we’ve carried on from last season in terms of style, but the criticism after that game, given the amount of ball we had, was failure to create openings. I agree with others on here that Morecambe could’ve been got at more, we just needed a bit more sharpness and cohesion with the runs and passing. Quicker passing at times too.

I think over the course of a long season we’ll create more as teams start to tire the chances will open up, right now everyone is fresh so the patient wait for gaps approach is not as effective.

14 hours ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

Surely the other way round @liampie, if we had played poorly it would be a point gained but because we played well it’s 2 points dropped in my opinion.

i meant more based on the chances we had, if we had played badly.

He exhibited proficiency in ball handling, neatly concluding his goal and contributing significantly through his hard work. I would need to witness his performance on several more occasions before I could confidently assess his capabilities. Nonetheless, amidst their struggling squad, he managed to stand out.

He was fairly threatening on the day and had something about him. There was another lad, tall, gangly black youth. He looked good too. Couldn't quite tell if he was a chaos maker but a headless chicken, ala Elisha Sam, or he had genuine quality.

The issue I have is when you are playing in a poor team like Doncaster. It’s easy to think that the players who are performing well would look good because they stand out more. Yet they could be completely dire when embedded in a squad like ours, where the quality and standard are high. I would be less inclined to look unless he scored a handful of goals.

I find it challenging to assign distinct ratings to the performances; I believe the initial assessment provided is reasonable. David McGoldrick faced the challenge of handling difficult passes and had limited involvement in the game, so I'm inclined to concur.

The players were all above an acceptable level; there was no one lacking effort, and the team performed well. Might I suggest that we start giving a general score for the team’s performance as a whole?

Thank you for sharing the player ratings. I watched the game and thought we played very well. I was a little disappointed when they scored, and after Chicksen’s goal was deemed offside. I think we stopped attacking the game creatively after that point, and it became more about holding the ball, which led to the mistake that allowed them to score.

Were you able to locate a printer, @Piethagoram?

My purchase

https://www.johnlewis.com/hp-smart-tank-5105-all-in-one-wireless-printer-white/p110160690

Thanks to all for your guidance

It looks like a good machine, if the ink is used completely before it’s empty, and it doesn’t cost you the earth to buy the ink. You will have made a great purchase with that.

Nice to see Nottingham girl Mary Earp win the Golden Glove. She’s had an exceptional tournament.

Didn't get to see the game on Sunday. Went to Skegness Aquarium and trip to the beach but got back to the caravan for the 13 minutes added time.

Plenty of people were out and about around Ingoldmells and Skeggy in England tops, face paints and flags. Great to see how far the Women's football has come. 

From what people have told me about the game and from the read up on the game, it didn't sound like the Lionesses played particularly good which is a shame really. But all that aside, it's a great achievement reaching 2 consecutive finals and it's only the Lionesses first competitive defeat under Wiegman. 

The Lionesses can hold their heads high despite defeat. 

Another bit of positivity the Lionesses can take from reaching the final of the World Cup is that they managed it at half capacity.

Leah Williamson, Fran Kirby and Beth Mead all out injured. Millie Bright was a doubt for tournament leading up to it Not to mention the likes of Jill Scott and Ellen White both retiring. 

If they can achieve what they did with these sort of problems, imagine what they could do at full capacity. 

It was a fantastic victory, a very impressive performance. I concur with the observations regarding Notts County gradually finding their stride within the match. I don't intend to come across as negative, but if Doncaster had adhered to their initial approach, we might have ended up with a draw. This is because they didn't tighten up the space that emerged as a result of their attempts to recover in the game. Therefore, while I won't criticise Jim O'Brien or any player for that matter, it's imperative that we eliminate the errors that lead to conceding goals. Furthermore, we need to devise strategies to make the teams we face spread out, instead of remaining in a defensive cluster. The support from all who attended was outstanding, and securing the 3 points was wonderful. I'm absolutely thrilled for Macaulay Langstaff.

The match provided a truly enjoyable viewing experience. Our impressive turnout of supporters added to the joy of the occasion. Even if we had brought along just 1,000 fans, I believe their enthusiasm and noise level would have been just as remarkable. Such passionate backing is truly remarkable and must be sustained. The special bond that has formed between the fans and the club needs to be nurtured. Victories like this should serve as stepping stones for the future. The goals scored during the match were all expertly constructed and executed.

Some of our fans have been saying that we only beat Doncaster Rovers because they were so poor. Surely, they didn’t go to the match? We may have had a bit of luck at times, but the referee seemed to be on their side. So, Notts still had a lot to do.

It was a confident performance in the second half. Even if we didn’t take our feet off the gas, someone out there would complain.

I see no room for debate on this matter, at least from my perspective. Even if a referee misuses this approach, its implementation would still deter players from engaging in such conduct. The issue of simulation and other unsportsmanlike tactics needs addressing. When a player rolls around as if he's been severely injured, it's usually a clear indicator that he isn't genuinely hurt. Genuine injuries are often accompanied by restricted movement or visible signs of distress. Most of the time, it's quite apparent who is genuinely injured. Additionally, players should receive cards for making gestures to influence officials into making the same decision.

Some refs do seem very trigger happy with the cards this season so its not a surprise. I didn't see the game though so can't say if it was right in this occasion.

It will require a considerable amount of time for the implementation to be executed in a manner that avoids resulting in a yellow card, a concern given the excessive number of such cards being issued to players this season. Alongside the occurrence of some puzzling card decisions, the game's consistency is being compromised. However, I do concur with the underlying principle.

A few players from Doncaster gestured towards the referee, one of them even managed to rise from the ground, seemingly after having been fouled, to signal a card motion. In a matter of moments, he transitioned from appearing injured to confronting the referee directly, yet he escaped a booking.

Let’s keep the discussion focused on the fact that the shirts are safely in the topic starter’s possession and that they’re content! It’s been resolved, so let’s celebrate that!

What size did your grandson end up obtaining? It's great that you got it sorted out. Well done for not complaining. Many other people would have made quite a mess of this experience, and although I feel there's room for annoyance, I don't think it should result in anything more than pointing out the mistake. That's the best way to learn.

Not exactly fortunate, but it would have been worse if they had sold out all the shirts and none were left, as you would then be compelled to await new stock or receive a refund. Kudos for handling the situation adeptly, @Fan of Big Tone.