I'm a bit narked that I got 8 points and still finished half way down! I'd have won some rounds with that last season.

@allardyces tash, I think adding the previous round's table would clutter it up too much, but it would be cool to show the players' positions from the previous week so we can see who's moving up and down. I'll see if I can find a way to do it over the next few weeks, no promises though.

The next round is coming up soon!

@DangerousSausage, could you add a column that shows it? It might be a wise idea to just put the previous position rather than the points previously scored.

After my past season this is very different ????

It's just excellent! There’s something truly special about being part of the Notts County family. The blend of old-school charm and new ideas at Meadow Lane creates a unique atmosphere that’s hard to find elsewhere. The stewards are friendly, and the fans genuinely care about each other. I remember my first game; I felt welcomed right away. It’s a place where generations come together, sharing stories and cheers. The nostalgia of the terraces mixed with the modern comforts makes every matchday a memorable experience. I hope the club continues to grow and thrive while keeping that community spirit alive.

its a good read, i like that people are seeing meadow lane as a good place to go. it shows floating and casual fans that there is more than just the football being played but the social side to it.

It’s a very good read, with excellent pictures of Meadow Lane. The recent match was brilliant! Seeing David McGoldrick score was a highlight, especially since he came through our youth system. It’s moments like these that remind you why you support this club. The crowd was electric, and the camaraderie among fans just made it all the more enjoyable. I can’t wait for the next game!

I agree @Chris Alex Bass talked about Stuart having faith in him.

Having the faith and confidence from any gaffer makes all the difference in the mentality of a player.

I think Aidan Stone still has something to offer Notts if given the chance.

Bear in mind there would be a brand new defensive unit in front of him now, if he had the chance to deputise for Bass.

One more thing. Managers rarely substitute Keepers for tactical reasons. 

Is it time that Clubs like Notts started to do that to give substitute keepers game time?

He’s a top keeper for sure. I don’t believe he’s of League Two standard, so if we do gain promotion whilst he’s at the club, I don’t think it would be a position we would need to replace. It’s good to have so much faith in the keeper, as I don’t worry when teams have chances against him. It has always been a nervous aspect in recent seasons to worry about conceding.

its good hes enjoying life at meadow lane and notts does seem like a good fit, he could still be at a team like afc wimbledon and being loaned out. hes now a notts player and we want him as much as he wants to be here. i love his attitude towards not conceding goals.

i dont know a lot about south american football either, but i do know colombia have some very good players. they have been doing well in recent years, so i am less surprised.

Uruguay have won the World Cup twice in 1930 & 1950.

I remember they were fancied in the 1966 World Cup in England.

Chile finished in third place in 1962.

Mexico reached the quarterfinals in 1986.

Peru reached the quarter finals in 1970 & 1978

Paraguay got to the quarter finals in 2010

Argentina & Brazil have dominated out of the South American sides the vast majority of the time.

Colombia are a good team, so I’m not surprised. Brazil are quite weak in defence now, as their best defenders are getting older.

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Thank you all for the kind congratulations. To be honest, I had no idea, and I’m just trying to enjoy what the site has to offer. I’m pleasantly surprised, so thanks again!

Well done, @BromPie. Good to see you reaching the milestone. Also, nice of @Robbie to have noticed.

Surely, they undergo thorough checks? I would assume the cricketer knew, so surely it would be a form of cheating? I am not sure how 12 points is a suitable punishment. Cricket is a weird sport, where cheaters don't seem to be held accountable like other sports do. I thought it was considered 'the gentleman's game', with a lot of sportsmanship? It seems lost these days.

As someone with zero interest in cricket, I hear and read so many unsporting things.

@Chris

I agree, Players should be checking their own equipment to ensure compliance.

There is a gauge that the bat has to pass through to ensure it's not over permitted width. 

Just a very small increase in thickness, just a millimetre or two, can make all the difference to a professional.

To be honest, the match should have been declared at least a draw with a further 8 points awarded to Notts, or even a win for Notts, with 16 points awarded or the match replayed.

it should have seen them penalised or to forfeit the game, if proven he knowingly cheated.

I don’t see the partnership of Scott Robertson and Matt Palmer being something we’ll see as concrete. I did think it would be at the start of the season, but I think George Abbott looks a better option for winning the ball back and tackling players. Robertson is good going forward but isn’t always careful when passing the ball. He can lose it at times too, so I think Abbott will come into the team more.

I do like Curtis Edwards. I think he’s very good in the advanced midfield role, but he’s okay further back. I do think he has done exceptionally better near the top end of our team.

As for the team, I think right now it could change and adapt. I’ll wait until we are further into the season.

@TheSkipper

I agree about Edwards & Abbott. I think they could forge a good defensive midfield partnership especially away from home & against the stronger sides.

Their work rate, tenacity & skill on the ball, would prove invaluable in those matches.

once matt palmer is fit, i have no doubt he will be included more, him and abbott, crowley and edwards seem to be good options. it leaves scott and mcgoldrick to rotate with attacking spaces or advanced midfield. i think like @Robbie, we will start to see a difference between home and away selections. it would be hard to ignore grant for example, but it is a sign of the good options we have.

defence and goal writes itself, when jatta is available he should start.

It wouldn’t be ideal, but with Brown, we could afford Scott time to come back if he has taken a knock. I hope it’s nothing serious and just a dead leg or something like that.

He’s a good player. Sometimes you need a long run in a team after an injury to refind your form.

It's concerning to hear about Cedwyn Scott's limping, and I hope it's nothing serious. As some have pointed out, he's been played out of position, which might be impacting his performance. It's also important to remember that he's still recovering from a previous injury. Let's hope for his quick recovery and a successful return to the pitch, possibly in his preferred role as a striker.

we will have to wait and see how things turn out, i hope cedwyn scott is okay. hes a good player, works hard. i think he does just need time.

i think they need to stick with him if they want to get value out of his fee. he wont help them not playing and the amount of game time is poor. they need to figure out how to get him involved and how he can increase his work rate to make it more likely to succeed. i want macaulay langstaff to work out at millwall. he deserves the break in his career.

It’s a sign of wasted resources. They wanted him, but they’re not willing to put in the effort to make it a success. If he had started strong and scored goals every week, they’d quickly change their minds.

I'm very surprised Oxford didn't go for Macca because with Ruben they have a player that worked with Macca so well. Also Oxford's playing style would have suited Macca much more.

considering southends issues, this is great news. i liked noor husin but he needed to improve much quicker than he did for us. defensively was my main concern.

I didn’t think he was anything special, but my memory of him is unclear. He might have done better if we’d had a more determined squad at the time.

It makes you wonder if there should be a ban on certain bets, like those involving being sent off or getting yellow cards. Fixing a scoreline would be harder to do without being obvious, I would think.

@menzinho @Chris A double helping of Sodje and Montano!

ban them from life, if you match fix or cheat they should never get a chance to represent another club. i would not trust them no matter how sorry they made themselves seem. they are not victims, they are greedy cheaters.

@Robbie Outside the penalty area, such as longer distance efforts, would be nice. Though, David McGoldrick is ticking this box from just outside the opposition's penalty area.

The main thing is scoring though, but I would love to see some belters from distant and during cover routines.

Impressive! It shows how dominant Notts can be at scoring goals from open play. It would be great to see someone firing home free kicks. I always love seeing them fly into the back of the net.

i love this, it shows more of the positive stats that we as a team are producing playing such good football. even when its not pretty, we are still good enough to get a goal.

It's hard to pick just one player for the good start we've had, as everyone in defence has worked hard. Jacob Bedeau has impressed, but he's among many talented players brought in this summer. I hope he, Matty Platt, and Lewis Macari build a strong understanding, but I also know it's important for him and the others to feel settled.

He has settled in rather well. He looks like a player who has been with the club for more than just a single pre-season. I think defensively, Notts are making big strides forward, and I am hoping to see more clean sheets at Meadow Lane.

he looks great in defence for us, i think he is only showing signs of getting better. how he recovers and comes back to defend when players get away from him is very different. he makes them work hard to even pass the ball when hes one on one. watching him defend games tight against the opposition you can see he just watches the ball.

i think he and many of the other players have settled, as meadow lane seems to lift them and makes it seem like they are home.

Why wasn't the EFL highlights programme on this past Saturday (7th Sept)? I know there was the international break but league 2 still played and some games in league 1.

6 hours ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

@Chris the football league highlights show is on ITV4 on Saturdays at 9pm.

He means the show that had fans present, where they would speak. The league highlights now feel noticeably hurried.

Was it Channel 5 that aired the highlights of Non-League football?

i need to give this a watch, i will do it later after i eat around 7ish. then come back and give my thoughts.

how long have they sat around a table? i thought the other way looked better.

Wow, they beat little Liechtenstein. The earth must have moved. Hold on to your hats, next stop Brazil. 

To be fair, San Marino is improving as a nation. I am not sure if it's something that will sustain and see 'long term' improvements, but I do think this won't be their only win.

I'm absolutely loving the tweet from Paddy Power about United! They'll be losing support and custom from many fickle football fans though.

with them being pretty much inside italy, i have always wondered why they dont have more better players or a stronger interest in football. i am pleased they made some history, but hopefully more wins will come.

A spirited Notts fightback in their second innings this afternoon at Chelmsford.

Notts have finished another rain affected day on 180 for 2 still trailing Essex by 184.

Skipper Hameed as made a gritty 100 n/o & Clarke is on 62.

Hameed as passed 1000 runs for the season.

So now we come to the fourth and final day of the match between Essex & Notts from Chelmsford.

Notts resume on 180/2 still trailing by 184.

Notts have lost the match during the morning session. They were bowled out for 281, so have lost by an innings & 83 runs.

It was a real pleasure to interview Colin Slater, PON might be the only one to have his story from his words. Colin will always be our dear Uncle Colin! I actually used to call him at first, he always insisted that I called him Colin, but I tended to be much politer than that. He wrote some excellent tales, including for us.

I'm sure him recounting legends such as Tony Hateley would be a great read.

11 hours ago, CliftonMagpie said:

If you click on the image and then press to see the full resolution, you can read most of the text.

Yes that what I did and it was easy to read after that.

I decided to type out the article from the photo to make it easier to read. The text is clear enough, but some visitors might have difficulty if their vision isn’t great. I’ve also hidden it behind spoiler tags for anyone who would like to read it.

Notts now have a much higher pressing game, where the moment they lose the ball, anyone is capable of winning it back. Losing Aaron Nemane seemed disappointing, but from a defensive point of view, I think we are stronger out wide. Nick Trousella could be the best player we have had on the left for some time. He is defensively solid and very good going forward. Accrington wasn’t so much awful as unable to play. They had attacks that could have got them back into the game, but defensively and in goal, Notts were top-notch.

It was good to see Notts get straight to making Accrington work. The way we passed early on gave Notts a feel for what to expect from them. Making them chase for the ball, as we casually knocked it around, gave our players a glimpse into how their movement would open up. I think we started to figure that out quite early, hence the focus on playing the ball through the middle to David McGoldrick. Jacob Bedeau’s pass was well-timed, and McGoldrick’s finish was Premier League standard.

With Notts using the centre of the pitch a bit more, it was encouraging. Though we did use the wider spaces to draw markers and at times needed to lump the ball forward.

There was only a little bit of pressure from Accrington, as defensively Notts were on top of things. I liked seeing George Abbott get stuck in. It took him some time to get more involved, but it’s not a negative. I think for the first 20 minutes he just wanted to focus on defending and what he could do to help, while he became more confident on the ball.

He looked good going forward too, very focused with his passing.

I am not sure how a third goal didn’t go in. I can imagine if David McGoldrick hadn’t scored his goals. Some of the saves Michael Kelly pulled off were frustrating, as he did have a top game, but Notts were just unlucky at other times.

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What league is Matlock in? I wish the pair all the best. It’s nice to see former players do well, especially when they came through our youth system.

@Blake Northern Premier League Premier Division, is the 7th tier of the English league system.

Neither player seemed all that good in a team, but I am sure they had something about them. Remaye Campbell had a chance, unlike Montel Gibson, but they always looked like Non-League players. There’s nothing wrong with that either!