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.  

It's very embarrassing. I hope none of their fans came. I think it's ridiculous.

What would be even more foolish, was if they left them out somewhere in public having planned to load them (a bag assuming) into a car etc. I can actually imagine it's more common, especially before the rise of social media.

the standard and expectations further down the leagues are not very good, forgetting your kit should result in points docked. its that tin pot. ???? 

Notts and Nottingham benefit from Forest's status, but it's the same for Notts themselves. When a club does well at any level, it encourages young people to get involved with football. I think the blog Gerrit Forward is brilliant. It gives you a lot to think about.

Everything has a knock-on effect. It affects Non-League. The trend of supporting a local club like Hucknall Town or Basford United comes from the increasing price of football. So, I think it's natural that our neighbours status would benefit Notts. It's better for Nottingham this way.

Intra city rivalries, I think of Bradford Park Avenue and Bradford City, Bradford being reasonably comparable to Nottingham's populous

I feared for Notts in the National League that one bad season, we could have been heading towards a Bradford Park Avenue extinction.. Bradford Park Avenue had been considered the premier club in Bradford for many years

i dont see the club selling either, i think the board are wise enough to know losing two key players is more than enough. selling jodi jones or dan crowley would be a major headache. even if we did sign someone to replace them both or just one, we would still need to give them time to settle in. crowley at this stage is and jodi has been with us during our national league promotion.

i think both will stay for now, as i dont see it making sense to jump to a different club.

mk dons are signing players for fun it seems, they need to settle down because they have had a poor start.

I would be more concerned if we weren't showing signs of improvements, and whilst Grimsby is just one game. If this type of form continues, then it would be an advantage to Notts. I don't see either leaving before this transfer window closes, I don't see Notts accepting a bid as enough. It could lead to lower offers in January. If any developments occur, Notts could once again reject or request a higher fee.

Football, however, can be unpredictable, and I will be happier when the window closes.

Just keep in mind that offers can be agreed outside the transfer window, so it wouldn't be complete comfort once it does close. It just means the next window sees the deal become official.

If our form can continue, both Dan Crowley and Jodi Jones see that the club is moving forward. They might agree to extend their stay, I think Jones might be tempted to do this for a year. Crowley is a bit more difficult to speculate about.

I hope we managed to keep their services, but I believe the club can find replacement players. Selling late in the transfer window wouldn't make sense. So, I hope we can keep them for longer. But every player has a price, and Notts will decide if any offers are good enough.

I’m not being negative, but I think it shows the level our women’s team is at and where improvements are needed. Not every team will beat them like that, but it does show how good Loughborough are.

@BromPie

Loughborough Women are part of a large franchise that gets lots of investment.

 They are clearly too good for this league and are one of the favourites for promotion.

Notts are basically competing with 5 other teams in this league on level terms.

Notts just avoided relegation last season but have strengthened the side in the close season.

Hopefully they can finish mid table this season and build from there.

I hope they can keep getting better so they can move up to a higher league. It would be great to see our women's team climb the ranks and get more people cheering them on.

7 hours ago, Morten Johansen said:

@DangerousSausage Did you have any problems last night using overseas streaming on PiesPlayer?

I had two issues:

1. The option to "Watch" was not ready until 3-4 minutes into the game. Normally the stream would be available about one hour before kick-off, not after the match has begun..

2. In lack of a better word, a lot of "stuttering" on the commentators for about 20-25 minutes in the first half.

 

Yes I did! On the plus side, I was finally able to cast it to my TV using Chromecast. iFollow has never managed that in several years.

I had my stream running a few minutes before kick-off. But I also heard the "stuttering" and ended up switching the sound off. I thought it might have been an issue with one of the microphones - did it sound like that on the radio too? It also threw me out of the stream at about the 70-minute mark and I couldn't get back in until the 87th minute.

It's been a frustrating experience so far, but it'll be good when it works.

I hope the club can sort out these issues quickly. Our overseas fans are important, and making sure everyone feels included and part of the club's journey is something they need to focus on.

@DangerousSausage Yes, quite frustrating. I`m sure they are aware of the issues and work towards solving them.

Notts lose by an innings on the stroke of one o'clock.

Notts grafted for nearly two hours with their last four wickets, but Durham fully deserved their win due to their really good batting performance in their first innings.

Notts 285 all out lose by an innings & 17 runs.

Jack Haynes made 69 & Olly Stone 29 for Notts.

Summary of the match.

Durham 531/ 7 Dec.

Notts, 229 & 285.

Some old same old....me thinks the end of season can't come quick enough!!!!!!!!

I see Notts are playing potential champions Surrey starting next Thursday.....iam predicting a much improved performance and a win...Notts need maximum points to avoid a possible relegation.....

@gtownjohnno Notts certainly need some signings for next season. The one day side needs to be completely rebuilt.

Welcome to the community, @Nay. Just in and share your thoughts on Notts.

Thanks guys. 

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welcome to pon, @Gaz whitworth. i am glad to say hello.

Welcome to the community, @Gaz whitworth. Just in and share your thoughts on Notts.

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Notts played some superb football. Some of the long-distance passing would have been fitting in the Championship. Curtis Edwards looks to have one hell of a pass on him. The number of long upfield passes he made put Grimsby on the back foot. I was more impressed with him than I was with Dan Crowley. Crowley had a great game but grew in confidence after his second goal. Edwards played exceptionally well throughout.

I didn’t expect the performance. I don’t know about anyone else, but I think the idea of Notts putting 4 goals past Grimsby would have been rare. It was a classy performance by Notts. I felt a bit sorry for the travelling Grimsby fans. They tried to spark some banter with their chants, which was nice to hear, but their team let them down. It looked like they didn’t know how to cope against Notts, who played in fifth gear.

It’s sometimes hard to see what happens, but I’ve seen a video Sky Sports released that clearly shows the ball bouncing off both of Dan Crowley’s hands. As for the offside, I’m not sure there was any interference. They change the rules so much it’s hard to be certain. It did look like offside, but I think even if the goals were disallowed, Notts would have gone on to win anyway. It was a brilliant performance, and I understand Grimsby fans’ complaints, but the decision is final now. They’ll get a similar favour at some point, which they might not mind then.

@liampie: Here’s a breakdown for you, mate.

• Ketan Makwana was announced as the new majority shareholder of Caley Thistle, but the deal collapsed at the last moment.
• Seventy7Ventures, led by Makwana, had a £2.5m offer to purchase over 50% of the club’s shares, which was initially accepted by the board.
• Former chief executive Scot Gardiner endorsed the deal, but negotiations were suspended three weeks later, and Gardiner left the club.
• People who previously dealt with Makwana describe him as a "fantasist" prone to exaggeration, who never delivered on his promises.
• Makwana previously attempted to take over Hayes and Yeading United, but negotiations fell through as he did not fulfil his commitments.
• He also promised investments in Krafty Entertainment but failed to provide the funds.
• Makwana made several dubious claims, including working as a special adviser to former Prime Minister David Cameron and contributing to Forbes, neither of which could be verified.
• His vision for Caley Thistle included "ambitious projects" like a hotel, Esports Arena, and a fan park, but experts warned it was unrealistic and raised multiple red flags.

The situation surrounding Ketan Makwana's failed takeover of Caley Thistle underscores significant concerns about the club's leadership and due diligence processes. Makwana, initially set to become the majority shareholder, has been criticised by former associates as someone prone to grandiose promises without delivering results. His history of failed ventures, including attempted takeovers of other football clubs and unfulfilled investment promises in ventures like Krafty Entertainment, paints a picture of a man more inclined to talk than to act. Furthermore, his claims of having served as a special adviser to former Prime Minister David Cameron and contributing to Forbes magazine were found to be unsubstantiated, raising further doubts about his credibility. Despite the ambitious vision he proposed for Caley Thistle, including developments like a hotel, Esports Arena, and a fan park, experts in football finance have warned that such plans are often unrealistic and carry numerous red flags, particularly with the involvement of cryptocurrency.

The abrupt collapse of the deal and the subsequent departure of the club's chief executive, Scot Gardiner, highlight the precarious financial position Caley Thistle found themselves in, especially after facing significant financial setbacks. The fact that the club came so close to handing over control to someone with such a questionable track record reflects deeper issues within its management. Supporters are now understandably concerned and demanding answers about how this situation was allowed to develop. In the end, while the club may have narrowly avoided a potentially disastrous takeover, this episode serves as a stark reminder of the importance of thorough vetting and the risks associated with being seduced by overly ambitious promises. The future of Caley Thistle now depends on finding a more reliable and transparent path forward.

Another team dodging a bullet. I hope Cally get a good outcome to their problems like my team has after  the crooked Yank was found out

why does it sound like the guy was a lot like alan hardy? 

a "fantasist", i remember when he made a big thing of the indoor training facilities where over a hard gym floor. he just paid someone to put down artificial grass and called it state of the art!! plus he said that he wanted to build a hotel behind the back of the kop.