There’s no reason why we can’t believe in our chances! I definitely think Notts are good enough for a top 5 finish. There are some strong clubs at this level, but I believe that the morale and chemistry within our squad right now will help us get results even when conditions are tough - when it’s windy and raining or when we face setbacks and have to fight like we did against Boreham Wood and Chesterfield. I think we’ll be much more competitive against Wrexham this time around, especially at their ground.

I’m feeling confident about our chances, but I’m also aware that there’s still a lot of work to be done and that other clubs are constantly improving their teams. I think we should aim to finish in the top half of the table at the very least. Even if the club doesn’t publicly declare it, I believe they have ambitions for promotion.

I believe we’ll have a good season and that we, as fans, will play an important role in determining where we finish in the league. I hope those who complain when we lose games will focus on the bigger picture instead of declaring the season over after a single defeat. That kind of attitude makes us look extremely bad. If we struggle, I won’t cry or complain about it - instead, I’ll try to offer constructive criticism and support.

Rumours suggest that Aaron Nemane will join Portsmouth and Ruben Rodrigues is leaving, but not to Derby as Leigh Curtis has suggested with his so-called ‘pearls of wisdom’.

These people who are supposed to know everything don't seem to know when the deals will be finalised. But I think I know the reason, let's just say it's ironic. Personally, I think the longer Ruben takes to make his decision, the more time we have to persuade him to stay. But hey, I'm just a young teenager, what do I know?

One thing worth remembering is that most contracts end on 30 June. So players taking a pay cut would most likely want to stay where they are until then, and clubs giving a payrise will most likely not want to pay the new player in June when they're on holiday.

It won't work for everyone, of course, and a player in demand may well need signing sooner to avoid the risk of losing them, but a lack of activity at this stage isn't anything to worry about.

good goal, it would have been unlucky if they had not scored too. former spurs player getting the goal.

That draw must have felt like a massive win for them. To pull the game back to 2-2 in the dying minutes and win the title is a truly remarkable achievement. It’s just another brilliant story from this season of football.

Imagine how the other team and their fans would feel. I wonder if they knew at the time or if it was thought that they had done it. It’s crazy how close league titles can be decided.

Generally, photos from just a mobile phone: Samsung A52 

I was in a Three network, mobile shop the other day... a Samsung S23 Ultra looked amazing...but it came with an unattainable price of GBP 1,249

@AmericanPie

They’re great photos, @Piethagoram. You don’t need a fancy phone or camera, you just need to know how to get the best photo. You have captured some wonderful images.

18 hours ago, Piethagoram said:

Generally, photos from just a mobile phone: Samsung A52 

Excellent, I thought you might be using a DLSR or Mirrorless camera. Incredible! Do you edit them at all? I think it's remarkable and shows the quality the human eye sees and just how good mobile camera are 

Good luck to Enzio if he does make the move. I can’t say we miss him, but it would be nice to know he’s enjoying his football.

How desperate are Newport County, to sign a player like Enzio. It would undo a lot of their good work. Enzio would be better at a side like Orient or Stevenage where the defenders are brutes who can handle their own team mates errors.

I think Enzio could do well for Newport County, they like players who have the quality to score goals and have other players who can defend.

Josh Windass but add things about his limit in the championship and congratulations to Sheffield Wednesday on their promotion”. Is that correct? If so, I can help you write a comment about Josh Windass and Sheffield Wednesday’s promotion to the Championship.

I  want to thank you for your kind words and support for my team, who faced a tough challenge against Barnsley in the League One playoff final.

Barnsley were a formidable opponent and gave us a hard time throughout the match. They deserved to be in the final and I respect them for their performance. But I’m over the moon that Sheffield Wednesday managed to edge them out with a late goal and secure promotion to the Championship. It was a tense and exciting game, similar to the one Notts County had, and I’m glad we both came out on top.

Well done to both teams and their fans for making it a memorable season!

PS. Best wishes to you next season, @super_ram.

Josh Windass popped up at the right time to get the goal, I felt happy for Sheffield Wednesday. They’re a big club to be sitting in League One.

Jake Reeves returning to Wimbledon seems like it was meant to be. I hope he does well and is able to finish his career with them. That would be the perfect ending to his playing days!

I managed to see Jake Reeves play a few times during televised games, and he seemed very calm on the ball. Matt Palmer does seem like a massive upgrade. With this said, I wish AFC Wimbledon all the best.

AFC Wimbledon have done well to bring back Jake Reeves, it’s a good signing and he should do well for them. I wonder if he wants to see out his career with them?

Thank you for the kind words towards Notts County. It’s nice to see other clubs wishing us well. I expect this to happen less now that we’re back in the Football League. Let’s hope we meet again someday.

Thank you everyone for your kind words. Adapting to the Championship will be a challenge, but I believe our squad is stronger now than when we went down. I fancy Notts County’s chances of finishing 2nd again. Good luck in League Two chaps and lasses!

Nice one, @nightOWL. I wish Sheffield Wednesday all the best with their return to the Championship. I hope Notts can make it there in my lifetime

Joe Jones used to tell me, if a credible source reports something, mention them as the source. For example, Luke Williams told BBC Radio Nottingham or, The Nottingham Post and the BBC, has reported that David McGoldrick has been offered a contract by Notts County.

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According to reports, Notts County have made a contract offer to Derby County forward David McGoldrick, with his current deal with the Rams set to expire. McGoldrick impressed for Derby last season after signing from Sheffield United as a free agent last summer.

According to reports, it doesn't give any accountability, it's how rumours and fake news spread.

This is one thing that peeves me, it's lazy, and I am not even trained. Yet I believe in standards because I don't want to mislead people, clearly the Nottingham Post doesn't. It's apparent that it's too much work to do investigation journalism. Yes, the NEP has joined this race. I don't believe it, I won't report on it unless Notts announces him as a signing and that seems unlikely.

If Jim O'Brien signs, do we really need any more experience? Notts might get one or two seasons out of him before he needs replacing. Why not just sign a younger player and forget about David McGoldrick? As forwards are concerned we already have enough.

I will believe it when I see it, this rumour solely came about due to David’s appearance on Notts TV’s Team Talk. I think we have more chance of signing Charlie McParland!

Will Randall appears to be a promising player for Notts County Football Club. He performed admirably for Sutton United and seems to possess the necessary skills and determination to continue improving.

Will Randall looks like a very exciting player who has finally started to show his potential. If he has a slow start, I think we should support him and see if he can bring out his best. If he hits the ground running, he will become a fan favourite.

I am pleased with the signing, but I do understand and agree with the comment about it being a signing fans wouldn’t be that chuffed about due to only finding his feet with Sutton. There’s very little risk involved and he seems to have his head screwed on. I think he should do very well for us.

It should be a good friendly and test for our Notts squad. Both teams are making improvements to their respective teams, so previous games won’t be the same. I have found past games to be unreliable in friendlies. Besides, it all depends on what the manager wants.

@Nocturnal-Magpie it’s a night match I think so it should suit you.

I guess the thing is friendlies are there to achieve definite outcomes, the fans wishes probably being the least important.  Teams will be chosen for a variety of reasons, style of play, locality, testing out new things, standards setting etc.  I think last season's match against the lot over the river was there so the players could see what standards they need to aspire to, and proved to them that they could meet those standards.  I would think the Stoke game is similar this year, whilst games against lower league opposition would be to test new systems etc.  I don't think pre-season friendlies really give any indications individually, or collectively until we are several games in and can see what lessons were learned during that period.  So I don't have a problem with any game.  Mind you, I live so far away I can't get to any anyway (unless we play Gillingham, Ebbsfleet, Dover, Maidstone or Margate!!), so it probably affects me less.

i think the better and bigger team won, barnsley would most likely come straight back down and there is nothing fun about that 

Either team could have won for me, but I find it funny that the son of a die-hard United fan scored the goal that sent Wednesday up to the Championship. That’s a little bit of poetic irony, I think!

Fair play to Sheffield Wednesday; I think they deserved the win out of the two teams. I caught the highlights, and both teams really went for it.

On 04/06/2023 at 15:41, DangerousSausage said:

You defend as a team, and in his second season we didn't. We weren't working hard enough off the ball and we had a liability in goal. No wonder he lost his confidence. But the season before he'd shown himself to be a steady enough defender, and will hopefully do well at Alfreton.

he should do well with alfreton they could do with some experience if they are to push for promotion.

Shaun Brisley is a fantastic signing for Alfreton Town. He’s a solid defender with a wealth of experience and he’ll bring a lot to the team. He was a decent player for Notts and always gave his all on the pitch. I have no doubt that he’ll do the same for Alfreton and help them achieve their goals. Good luck to Shaun and Alfreton Town!

It would seem we will see just how well he will do for Alfreton Town with the friendly. I certainly wish him well. I think with him having joined, the friendly against Alfreton will be more enjoyable.

On 31/05/2023 at 12:03, liampie said:

@Dripsey3 did you manage to talk shane into giving you role, maybe in the background?

the show sounds very interesting, it has the lad from being human in.

Gallow's Pole was finished by the time I met him. If he needs any fat Irishmen in his next project, he knows where to find me

I watched the first episode and I enjoyed it. We got to know the characters. There is a bit of a This Is England set in the 1760s when it comes to the dialogue and I can see how that could put people off. I'm OK with it. 

I haven't seen it yet, but I have made a note which isn't a mental one because that would lead me to forgetting.

It's always good to try to support a Notts County fan.

I will have to keep an eye out on it. The thing that makes it hard for US residents is that the BBC iPlayer struggles to work alongside a VPN, so access to UK content isn’t quite there.

It's absolutely fantastic to see Notts County securing the services of Sam Slocombe with a well-deserved two-year deal. Slocombe has consistently displayed remarkable skill and composure between the sticks; his shot-stopping prowess and commanding presence make him a true asset to the team. I feel genuinely reassured about the strength and stability of the squad, knowing that we have such a reliable and experienced goalkeeper to rely on. This move certainly signals the positive direction in which the club is heading, and I wholeheartedly commend them for making such a judicious decision. Keep up the great work, Notts County and all the best to Sam Slocombe in continuing to shine throughout his time at Meadow Lane!

Glad hes been offered a new contract, it would of been better if we could of kept hold of mair but thats out of notts control.

Having seen that Sam Slocombe has agreed to a new 2-year deal, I am pleased. I have been hoping for further news on the other players, but it is excellent news that Sam has re-signed.

Excellent news, @Fan of Big Tone, it's a shame about the holiday but having  Mrs.Fan of Big Tone home is the best compensation possible..Please pass on again my best wishes to her and don't forget to look after yourself.I'm sure she will be wanting to carry on as normal and it will be hard for you to let her but for now GET ON WITH PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD,Sort out and get washing done.Then get washing dried.Go to shops for food you need replacing.THEN there's vacuuming,and then,and then.............Come along now,no slacking.

1 hour ago, super_ram said:

Excellent news, @Fan of Big Tone, it's a shame about the holiday but having  Mrs.Fan of Big Tone home is the best compensation possible..Please pass on again my best wishes to her and don't forget to look after yourself.I'm sure she will be wanting to carry on as normal and it will be hard for you to let her but for now GET ON WITH PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD,Sort out and get washing done.Then get washing dried.Go to shops for food you need replacing.THEN there's vacuuming,and then,and then.............Come along now,no slacking.

 I’m worn out just reading that! I think I’ll have to get a maid. 

I have been relaxing. I haven’t done much and am listening to the advice I have been given. @Fan of Big Tone, I am sorry to read about your wife but am thankful that she has been given the right care. Heart problems are scary! You must have been worried sick. I am glad there are people here who clearly care about you. Hopefully, once a pacemaker is fitted, things will return to somewhat normality. Thank you for having the confidence to share your unfortunate news with us.

Luton’s rise from the National League to the Premier League is a truly remarkable achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved with the club. It’s a superb accomplishment for their fans who have stuck with them through thick and thin. Congratulations to Luton and their supporters on this fantastic achievement!

It’s truly amazing to say that they’ve gone from the Non-League to the Premier League. It’s important they don’t undo this progress by neglecting how they spend their money. Blackpool and Bournemouth both struggled after investing money into their grounds, rather than into the squad. Kenilworth Road does need some major work done to it, but they need to invest smartly if they want to stay up. I hope they don’t throw whatever money they can at whatever sticks; they have the chance of being a team that any fan of a club outside of the Premier League will be hoping to see them do well.

To achieve back-to-back promotions once is an amazing feat! To do it a further two times is simply unheard of. I am glad that they have managed to retain at least one player from those days. What a journey for Luton Town fans. They truly are the Hatters!

I'm not familiar with Ollie, but I've heard my dad and even my grandfather complain about the Nottingham Post. I can't repeat what they say in public, but after reading this, I understand why they feel that way.

On 01/06/2023 at 23:13, KingWilliams said:

Ollie King deserved better treatment. For once, I felt inclined to buy the Nottingham Evening Post (NEP), but now I feel like I would if I went near someone showing obvious signs of COVID-19.

i wont be buying a paper from them, i occasionally did but i think it shows their lack of focus on us.

I feel sorry for Ollie. Every shift I settle down to the NEP and read through it. The quality has suffered; there are some stories I couldn’t imagine being newsworthy, but they’re in it. I have always been thankful for the sport section; however, sacking Ollie has left a bitter taste in my mouth, and for this reason, I will be avoiding it from now on.

I read 'Schofield' in a headline about being arrested due to alleged relationships and incident acts with minors. I instantly assumed it was about Phillip. I didn't know he had a brother. But there's something within their past that makes me feel this behaviour seems normal.

Phillip did an interview where he said he was shocked when his brother told him, it sounded scarily causal.

He mentioned that he told his brother to shut up and that he didn't want to know. That he had his brother swear it was just the one time but decided not to report it. I'm sorry, that alone is suspicious. Firstly, Phillip should've gone straight to the police instead of keeping quiet. Why did he say he wanted to talk to the police but also wanted to protect his brother from getting in trouble? Phillip even went as far as stating that he didn't hate his brother!

I wouldn't have been so coy about it; I would tell them to either hand themselves in or I would call the police.

I don't care, this stuff is serious, and it ruins people's lives. I wouldn't hide it, swear to secrecy. The fact Phillip has been on record saying this stuff, it makes me wonder if he was mindful about his own life choices. I actually liked Phillip at one point, but I think his trustability and actions have been questionable ever since all this news came out.

https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/06/02/phillip-schofield-interview-this-morning-affair-bbc-the-sun/#page/1

I hope the police investigate Phillip. The press should not harass people. However, Phillip could have helped himself and the situation, but he didn't.

It is rather interesting to observe the complex nature of public figures like Phillip Schofield. While his decision to come out on This Morning was a personal one, it's understandable that some could view this as a potential diversion. It is essential to approach such topics with open-mindedness and critically evaluate all aspects before forming judgments.

Moreover, it appears that there might be certain elements of Phillip's personality and actions that are not immediately visible to the public eye. It is not uncommon for individuals to have multifaceted characters. As for Holly's interaction with Phillip, it could be mere speculation to assume her intentions without any concrete evidence.

Having said that, discussing such matters with diplomacy and respect for all parties involved is crucial. After all, we can never fully grasp the entirety of someone's life through the lens of media portrayal.

I don’t know about you all, but I am absolutely fed up with the constant coverage of the Phillip Schofield drama. Every time I turn on the TV or scroll through social media, there it is, staring me in the face. It’s like we can’t escape it!

Don’t get me wrong, I understand that it’s a big story and people are interested in it. But honestly, it’s just getting to be too much. It’s taking over everything and it’s starting to really annoy me.

Can we please just move on from this and focus on something else? There are so many other important things going on in the world right now that deserve our attention.

Welcome to the website and PON community, @Lydia.

Welcome to the community, here on PON @Lydia.

Welcome, to PON @Lydia. I am glad to be welcoming you to the community.

It's impossible to watch 'Wembley Uncovered' without experiencing goosebumps. The video is truly remarkable from beginning to end, capturing the essence of what makes Wembley so special. One can't help but be fully immersed in the awe-inspiring atmosphere that it creates, making it an unforgettable viewing experience.

It’s a great day that we’ll always remember when watching this back. It marks the start of a new era for our football club and community. We’ve grown so much.

Ricardo Moniz will soon be back in employment. He is never out of work for long and I believe that as long as he feels happy managing a team, he should continue until he decides to retire.

Ricardo Moniz, one must commend the man for his seemingly uncanny ability to secure employment within the European football scene. In comparison, such noteworthy and well-seasoned English managers as Harry Redknapp, Steve Bruce, and Big Sam appear to have achieved rather less in terms of attaining management positions across the top two tiers. It would be truly wonderful to witness Moniz ultimately triumph, reaching a level of success that would allow him to gracefully retire and bask in his accomplishments.

Good coach, but I think he's flawed somewhat as a manager. Everyone has their opinion, but I think a good manager knows you can't concede too many goals.

Best - Dover, April 26th 2022. Won 3-0. It wasn't the game itself that made it memorable, but the coach journey there and back. Never laughed so much on an away day before. Rocking into Cambridge services at 1am. Surround yourself with good people and you get these days.

Worst - Oldham, January 1st 2019. Lost 2-0 and cold. Very cold. Antarctic levels of cold at the coldest stadium in the country, in a miserable season for Notts. Oldham score a cross-shot. I missed Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain getting sent off. I thought he was being subbed off . One of the worst experiences I've been through.

@TheSkipper the text of your post and the title don't match up. I'll respond to the title - the rest is a MUCH longer discussion!

I don't travel away often, but the best was probably at Lincoln in early 1998. We were gunning for our ninth consecutive win and were really starting to pull away from our rivals, so we took a strong following - about half of the crowd was made up of Notts fans and the atmosphere was great. Sincil Bank is a great little ground too. We won 5-3 after going 3-0 up and then letting Lincoln come back and equalise early in the second half, just to keep things interesting.

The worst (Wembley 1996 apart) was a trip to Cheltenham in about 2006, it was Gudjon Thordarson's only season in charge, we were plummeting down the table and couldn't buy a win. Cue a spineless 3-0 defeat setting up a final day showdown against Bury. Luckily we stayed up thanks to results elsewhere, but that day I thought we were going down. 

I'm not sure what my best is but my worst is away game is definitely Swindon due to relegation obviously but we are back up now.

its difficult for me not to mention seeing notts county gain promotion to the football league via playoffs at wembley, this moment will stay with me for the rest of my life. i think aside from this watching notts in the playoffs at meadow lane against coventry, we were robbed blind. the 2009/10 season was incredible, seeing ben davies, lee hughes, craig wesrcar and kasper all makes me thankful for getting into notts.

I went to Wembley for the first time in the early 90s with my grandfather. I remember him putting me on his shoulders and celebrating like we had won the Anglo Italian Cup.

Other fond memories include booking an executive box in the earlier PON days, bringing my dad, Mark, and meeting Tony.

There are many other times I could share, but I will leave it with this too. I am very lucky to have so many wonderful memories of Meadow Lane, some memories I have pictures of but don't remember have escaped my mind. 

Probably my fondest memories were during the 90’s, when I finally had transport so could travel to away games to watch Notts on a regular basis. Used to have some great days put up and down the country.  I very seldom go to away games nowadays, but hoping to go to a few this season with them being more local.

Other than that, all of the Wembley visits have been special, and I’ve been lucky enough to go to all apart from the Covid year. Got to say though that I preferred the old Wembley experience to the new, the area has changed so much since my first trip there to watch us beat Tranmere.

weirdly, i went to see notts play chesterfield in league one. i liked their ground, i have been to another away game, i think it was solihull moors buy i am being forgetful. not sure how you can forget where you went but i have. the best is by far wembley but i assume it does not count, so then it would be chesterfields ground.

Best, Anfield, Keepmoat Stadium (I know it's changed now), Lamex Stadium (great away day, though the fans who were hurt/killed is haunting).

Worst... Northampton and Gillingham.