@KB1862 I watched a video on YouTube about his career, I didn't realise he had been playing for so long in the medias spotlight. I thought he had played most of his days in Japan, as I only heard of him to note after Japan's first inclusion in the world Cup.

The video also showed him training with a portuguese club and he was out skilling much younger players as if it was a walk in the park.

13 hours ago, KB1862 said:

@liampie he's the exception to players Longevity

i think he might try to keep going until hes sixty.  

The status of English players playing at the highest level beyond the age of 40 is certainly interesting. While it may be less common for goalkeepers to continue playing at this age, it seems more likely for outfield players.

I saw the longer version on BBC EMT tonight it was a good piece by Charlie, we’re going to miss him.

It was very short, good interviews, but it wasn't a pre-view by any stretch of the imagination. It was more of a catch-up

In the past. Colin Hazelden has done them in less than 2 minutes with a brilliant insight into the league.

it was very short and more about the players thoughts, i thought it seemed a bit rushed if i am perfectly honest. the angels when charlie spoke sitting down was weird, with the focus on trying to get the group of fans in the background.

it was good to see but i wished the bbc east midlands today would not rush these things. its out of charlies hands.

On 02/08/2023 at 22:39, Fan of Big Tone said:

I feel sorry for families with children who are having a camping holiday, I’ve done that when we had small children and no money and it’s no fun in a tent in the rain and wind.

You ever tried camping when it snowed @Fan of Big Tone ? I have.

7 hours ago, super_ram said:

You ever tried camping when it snowed @Fan of Big Tone ? I have.

Only in our camper van when we got a bit more affluent.

Here’s a shot from around 40 years ago when we went to Cleethorpes and it rained continuously the tent ended up worse than this surrounded by a lake. Our two sons were quite young but they really enjoyed playing in the puddles. That’s my old Austin Allegro in the background.

2 hours ago, liampie said:

i will try to confirm the channel.

Yes please Liam.

its on the channel lifetime but i cant find anything about the time, i think its because the new series isnt being aired yet.

6 hours ago, liampie said:

its on the channel lifetime but i cant find anything about the time, i think its because the new series isnt being aired yet.

Thanks @liampie I’ll have a look to see it I have Lifetime on my virgin subscription amongst the 100s of channels I never watch. 

it feels like christmas

despite being two days a way, it feels strange knowing the season is about to begin. its a good interview with luke, we have respect sutton and work hard if we want to get something from the game.

I really liked the first part. You can see how experienced David Jackson is when interviewing; even his questions have that professionalism you would expect. I'm not sure how close the other two people were, but they spoke ever so quiet and didn't ask the best of questions.

I'm not trying to be funny. I just noticed the difference from when David finished to the others asking their questions.

Does anyone know who they are? There was one called Luke...

The preview by them is very good and well-written.

On 01/08/2023 at 06:49, Fan of Big Tone said:

I enjoyed reading that, let’s hope they are right and Notts get automatic promotion that’d be awesome.

Wouldn't it just.

It's good to read this, we do have a squad that is strong, but much of our results will go down to ensuring we keep the ahead in games and not slipping up. I think we'll be up there, certainly I hope so.

The Guardian is usually the bearer of bad news, but this is good.

This is an excellent and detailed preview, far superior to most that I have come across to date. I appreciate the fact that there is no apparent bias towards any particular team, and the writer appears to have a natural understanding of the league.

I'll start off with an easy one, Will Randall.

Kwame Thomas the player who had more fame with us coming off the pitch, than he did on it. Very disappointing time here, but it's more due to the people who deemed him good enough when he simply wasn't.

i think stuart nelson played for them.

This is a bit of a disappointment, everyone. I am counting on you lot to know your stuff and to do the work required for me to feel optimistic about potential rumours. It’s a bit of a non-story at the moment; we will have to see if anything else comes of this.

On 13/06/2023 at 13:16, CliftonMagpie said:

Doesn’t anyone recall him at Rotherham United? He was quite the player for them. He had a season where everyone was talking about how far his career had gone. I bet @BradtheMiller could tell us more about him. He’s quite a good player when his head is focused, with a good pedigree but does have the habit of losing his consistency.

I am familiar with him from his time at Rotherham United and Northampton Town. He is a decent player. It is evident that he has spent seasons outside of the football league, but he does demonstrate moments of quality. However, he can be quite inconsistent and somewhat temperamental.

On 13/06/2023 at 13:16, CliftonMagpie said:

Doesn’t anyone recall him at Rotherham United? He was quite the player for them. He had a season where everyone was talking about how far his career had gone. I bet @BradtheMiller could tell us more about him. He’s quite a good player when his head is focused, with a good pedigree but does have the habit of losing his consistency.

Hell of a player when fit which unfortunately isn't very often, worth a one year contract IMO though.

@Fan of Big Tone as mentioned in a previous comment, he's just a sillier Mr Bean tbf. He was an acquired taste. 

1 minute ago, KB1862 said:

he's just a sillier Mr Bean tbf.

Sillier than Mr. Bean, crikey that IS silly. 

@Chris I've heard of his controversial history, mostly when discussing about him at work. I'll be honest I know very little about it. I just know that I enjoyed his films and the kids seemed to enjoy his latest on that's on Netflix. 

WWE have acknowledged Chyna but there were certain things that went off backstage that very few know the full details of which is why they're limited in the honouring of her. 

It's the same as Hall of Fame though ain't it, certain people are in there over others that deserve it more. 

i always look forward to the post match comments, luke is the first i have done for ages. its never the same ramblings. john sheridan and kevin nolan were awful to listen too.

Luke gave a standard “good” interview. It’s good that he knows what to address and isn’t glossing over mistakes. However, I don’t think the situation is as bad as to cause worry. In my opinion, we will be strong come the halfway point of the season.

Luke Williams is one of a very few managers whose post match interviews don't irritate me.

3 hours ago, super_ram said:

@DangerousSausage gives out reminders and  I usually end up reminding @Chris too.He still forgets sometimes though.

Pffttt.... Who reminded you?

On 30/07/2023 at 18:00, Fan of Big Tone said:

FUN?! FUN!? I’m in it to win it mate, this is seriously competitive.

It's fun for you lot, but for me "accidentally" deleting your points managing the prediction league is a solemn duty.

Now you've owned up, sure I should have had 30 more points than what I ended up with

Got my tickets.  There ae only standing left.

I am glad you got your tickets, @Ohh Tommy Johnson.

I got mine, as well as tickets for @liampie and @TheSkipper when they first went on sale. Thankfully, we are not standing.

i am looking forward to it, i have been bitten by the away day bug.

It’s good that Cal Roberts hasn’t broken a bone. A fracture would be a serious delay in his career, but I hope he comes back stronger and avoids picking up further injuries this season.

When I first read about it, I was convinced that Cal Roberts’ career was over. However, he has shown great persistence. I am relieved that he hasn’t suffered a fracture and I hope he will be able to play more games in the future.

It must have been quite serious at the time if they suspected he had fractured a bone. It is good news that this isn’t the case, and hopefully, he will make a speedy recovery. I wish Cal Roberts all the best.

We might take a bit of time to hit things off, but I don’t think we’ll be anywhere near the bottom. And if this is not the case, I don’t think it will be through a lack of effort. The important thing is to get good wins early on, keep clean sheets, and enjoy the play. It’s a good read.

It's still very weird to see such articles about Notts, which largely praise and reflect well on the club. I still expect one of those circus style reports we had under the Trews and AH.

This is a good article.

Very good article. It does make a change to read things where people don’t have it in for us or show a level of bias towards other clubs.

The interview was excellent. One day, Ian Burchnall will undoubtedly lead another team to success. Joining FGR was a bad decision at the wrong time. However, if he stays in his current role for a few more years, another team will likely show interest in him. I would rather not reflect on his time at Notts, simply because it’s irrelevant now. I do wish him well though; I just hope to never see him back at Notts.

Ian Burchnall is in the past now and for good reasons; good luck to him as an assistant manager. One day, I hope he does become a manager again but he needs to work on much of his managerial skills alongside his attitude and decisions when it comes to his career’s best projection.

I didn’t like the way he left, but I understood his anger with the small number of people who were booing. I think it’s bad when a manager takes it out on the whole fan base instead of being professional. Refusing to do the interviews just made him look childish. As I say, I understand him being annoyed, but he should continue to be professional. I think he thought it would be a bed of roses at Forest Green. Very few FGR fans would mention anything kind about him; most felt he was out of his depth. He might be a good manager when a team is established, but I think him dropping to coaching and assisting a manager is one of his best decisions.

maybe he can do what cal roberts did? have a few good seasons with them, then make a move up. if he can get goals and assists, along with good performances he will attract the interest of teams. the fact liverpool had him, will always be something that will appeal to clubs. i hope he becomes a big player for them.

The Scottish Championship is close to the standard of Leagues One and Two, so I think the move is excellent for him. If he does well, Celtic, Rangers, Dundee, etc. will most likely show interest in him, as well as teams in the EFL.

It’s a good move for Jack. I think the Scottish Championship will give him plenty of opportunities to come good, and they should play him, which is a bonus.

Rest in Peace, it's a very sad loss to the world but she has been tormented for most of her life bless her.

I watch the BBC news tribute to her, I thought it was very saddening to see such a brave person battle with depression and bi-polar. RIP Sinead O'Connor

I watched a tribute to Sinead O'Connor, her story was very sad but it's good that she managed to keep her music going even if she remained out of the spotlight during most of her career. It's a shame, but she leaves a legacy.

I hope that inspires others.

Rest in peace, Sinead O'Connor.

It’s an excellent team photo for sure.

I do hope the club puts these out, as I would like to buy one for my bedroom wall.

Great team photo! Time for a new wallpaper

21 hours ago, MagpieLane said:

It’s good to see a nice team photo again, as they never seem to be released or bothered with.

To be fair, Notts do always put out a team photo. Some clubs don't bother at all now, which I find a real shame. It's part of the build-up to a new season!

I don’t think young players should be allowed to move until they are old enough; I think 14 is a bit young and 16 seems to be the age where I think young players are mature enough to take that step up. Some may disagree; I just see no point in uprooting youngsters or making their lives a difficult balance.

Good luck, I will keep an eye out for the name. The £800,000 fee may increase depending on the deal, and I hope the lad does well for Liverpool.

Good luck to Harvey Owen. It’s great when youngsters get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play for one of the best teams in England.

It’s good to have a young, hungry defender who can also play as a defensive midfielder. I can’t see John Bostock being out of the team very often, but there is every chance he could feature often in the centre-back position.

From what I have seen, he’s looked good and shown good strength for a younger defender. I am very happy with this loan signing. Ollie Tipton looks like a useful addition to the squad.

I thought that Ollie Tipton looked useful when Notts played Telford. I really hope he can settle and contribute to our season effectively. I trust the club’s recruitment, so I am sure he will be useful.

On 29/07/2023 at 23:10, Joshua said:

It sounds like it’s just an excuse not to play him. How would Macaulay Langstaff have an issue with fatigue? If it’s an injury, it’s exactly that, but combining the two is just funny. It sounded like Notts could have upped their game at times but didn’t.

When you become fatigued you are more likely to get an injury, and things that you would normally ignored can develop into something worse.  My bet is that is what is happening here.  These guys are proper athletes, but I bet they have been beasted these last few weeks, so if there are signs that a bit of rest is in order, then I can imagine the backroom team will be right on it.  

I can see Rawlo mainly being used against more physical sides this season, he just isn’t mobile enough for a high line game and I’d fully expect Brindley to be playing on the right of a three until Tipton is up to speed. A back three of Cameron, Baldwin, Tipton would give me more confidence (although Cameron isn’t the quickest either) of not being caught out with the ball over the top.
Shrews fans were on the whole very complimentary about our side and play, they thought both offside goals were a little dubious, especially the second and were lucky to come out of the game with a draw. 
Looking forward to seeing the first starting XI of the season on Saturday as I am struggling to name one. 
 

On 29/07/2023 at 22:26, Fan of Big Tone said:

According to Luke Williams Langstaff and Randall had a fatigue injury whatever one of those is. 
 

Neither were serious.

I looked it up, supposedly it’s when a player has a slight knock on a muscle caused by playing, training a lot or both.

Good luck to Andy Dallas. I don’t blame him for choosing League One and Barnsley. It could pay off nicely for him.

Andy Dallas should be more than ideal for Barnsley. People said that Kyle Wootton wouldn’t be able to cut it in League Two, but although it took him some time, he eventually shone. I feel it will be the same for Dallas. You don’t get spotted by Rangers if you don’t have something special. He has enjoyed his time in the National League, and I hope he does well in League One with Barnsley.

I think Andy Dallas may have bitten off more than he can chew, but what do I know? He may do well, but I didn’t think he played that well against Notts. League One has many teams that play similarly to us, but with more experienced players.

Nice day out with @George L we went to the exhibition of miniature sculptures in Wollaton hall, they are viewed through microscopes because they are so tiny, can you imagine a sculpture of Ronaldo inside the eye of a needle? I kid you not, that’s just one, they are all amazing, if you haven’t seen it you’ve got to go it’s amazing, it’s on until October,

We had a walk around the lake in the park, then lunch at the Admiral Rodney in the village before heading back to George’s where he thrashed me at FIFA football on the Xbox. My excuse was I’ve never played it before.

@super_pie and I, did go see @super_ram and we had a lovely conversation. My dad and me, not Jake. He barely spoke, the art of conversation or even paying attention seems to be lost in his mobile.

It was nice though, Super was debating what to have to eat.

He still hadn't decided by the time we left, so his evening is going to be action packed with thoughts of food. Bless him, he's spoilt for choice. It was my mum who was the one who was decisive.   

Yesterday, I wasn’t able to get to the Shrewsbury game. Train delays meant the timing wouldn’t work, so I had to miss it. Instead, I ended up walking around Manchester and sightseeing. Today, I have been watching the rain come and go, sitting near my favourite view of the barges floating by and listening to the radio.

Yes, I would think loan deals for the pair would help them gain experience and prepare them for first-team football. There’s zero point in having them on the bench.

I believe loans would be the best option, but it all depends on who is interested. I wouldn’t just ship them out. I think the club is more important to any potential move than the league they play in. Hopefully, the club can arrange two good moves for them with a recall option.

Definitely loan out. Luther has promise but needs to find his best position. Whether that be up front or out wide. Lucien seems comfortable with the ball at his feet but needs to work on his positioning. Somewhere like Scarborough or maybe Chester may help with the development. Or a National League club like Fylde or Solihull if we want to send them to the NL.

It’s the first time for me to see an online forum discussing public toilets.

Very rarely are public toilets an issue here in the States. I have never come across one that required money. However, when I was a trucker, there were some service stations where I wished they had.

This discussion is unreal.

Toilets shouldn’t charge any more than 10p in my opinion, if anything at all.

On 23/07/2023 at 07:02, Fan of Big Tone said:

We went specifically looking for frogs legs in France and failed to find any, the only time I’ve ever eaten them was in a restaurant on an English cruise ship, I think it’s a bit of a fallacy that they eat frogs legs, they might have done way back in the past, the same as English folk ate tripe and onions or brains years ago. (Shudder).

Tripe and onions was one of my maternal grandfather's favourites. It made me shudder too @Fan of Big Tone but he loved it.