Does Big Sam have it right when he slams modern-day ‘brainwashed’ football?

Sam Allardyce slams modern-day ‘brainwashed’ football and praises surprise club for long-lost tactic

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Legendary former Premier League manager Sam Allardyce has lambasted...

The Stats show that Notts score goals & don't concede when Alassana & David play together.

Should Stuart have them both starting a match together so they can forge a deadly partnership?

I saw a picture of the above game where Notts player Gordon was hugging the Chesterfield player Gordon at the end of the game, I think it was @Dan’s picture.

Are the two Gordon’s related does anyone know?

It has been reported that Interim England Coach Lee Carsley doesn't want the England Job. And the Four Main Candidates are now:-

Pep Guardiola

Thomas Tuchel

Graham Potter

and Eddie Howe.

And it seems German Tuchel is into Advanced Talks to take over the role vacated by Gareth Southgate after his resignation after the Three Lions failure to win the  2024 Euro's Final. Really? A German becoming the Head Coach of England's National Side? Please Say It Ain't So, this Surely must be a Joke ? Just Paper Talk? Can you Imagine the Controversy this will Stir Up if Tuchel is Appointed? Or Doesn't the FA Remember the History between the Two Countries. Do they honestly think England Fans will Follow a German Head Coach?  Social Media Platforms will Explode and Even the Main Stream Media (you would hope) would Condemn Such an Appointment.

Of the remaining three Candidates. Potter hasn't had Enough Head Coaching Experience. Pep would charge the Earth and Still wouldn't Embrace English Footballing Heritage. So that just leaves Eddie Howe. And he in My Opinion is the Right Man For The Job. Because he as Managed in the Lower League and Performed Miracles at Bournemouth taking them to the Premiership on a Shoe String Players Budget (compared to other Premiership Sides) and kept them in the Top Division for  Five Seasons. And I am Convinced he could get the Best out of England Top Players.

Hi everyone. Sorry I forgot to post these yesterday as I was swinging through the streets of Gotham village defeating the criminal underworld / sitting on my bum playing computer games (delete as applicable). But here they are. Send your predictions in by 3pm on Saturday, and don't forget your joker!

Crawley Town v Shrewsbury Town

Peterborough United v Rotherham United

Barrow v Morecambe

Cheltenham Town v Swindon Town

Doncaster Rovers v Crewe Alexandra

Harrogate Town v Newport County

Salford City v Grimsby Town

Tranmere Rovers v Bradford City

The 1st round draw is made tomorrow......odds on we will play away at Chesterfield!!!... who else would be a better option????

Adobe WFA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round.

Notts County Women visit Crewe Alexandra at the Alex Soccer Centre, on Sunday 13th October, kick off 2pm.

I remember going to see this, I read the book too it was very amusing.
 

Game 11 - The Spireites (A)

Team: Chesterfield

Date: 12/10/2024

Where: Technique Stadium

What line-up should Stuart Maynard opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?

Have your say below, join in with the Pride of Nottingham match discussion.

We've seen it plenty of times in the past, defenders coming on & playing upfront when a forward went off injured in the times when only one substitute was allowed.

We've even seen defenders turned into forwards & vice versa in the past on a permanent basis.

Notts have used Cundy this season as a forward because of his height up front. Stuart Maynard thinks this tactic may be of use to Notts in certain situations.

Notts have quite a lot of tall defenders that Stuart can choose from now that players like McDonald & Ness are fit to play.

What do members think of the idea of putting a Notts defender up front if the circumstances dictate. Do you think it a good tactic that should be explored fully?

Here is my player shortlist for Notts man of the match.

Abbott, Gordon, Robertson, Jatta, Platt, Palmer, & Austin.

Abbott had a good game on the right flank for Notts. Got the assist for providing the cross for Jatta

Gordon also provided several crosses from the left flank.

Robertson was his steady self in the middle of the field. He got forward when he could.

Jatta, led the line well once again, he's dangerous with his head, & nearly got clear of the Chesterfield defence on a few occasions.

Platt, Was solid at the back & put in a performance that we are expecting from him.

Palmer, A big influence in the centre of midfield once again, & leads by example.

Austin, Another steady performance by Sam. He always puts in a shift but seems to do his work unnoticed.

Should players have more protection from the officials to prevent players from getting serious injuries?

Stuart Maynard has been complaining about the treatment dished out to his players this season & has asked for more protection.

Jodi Jones is calling for more protection from referees after being ruled out until the new year with a fractured shin.

Of course there has to be a balance in allowing a player to be able to tackle another player legally, but unfortunately, one referee's opinion of a poor tackle is not always anothers.

We know there are laws in place that prohibit tackles from behind, but the law is a bit too vague for my liking.

There is a rule that retrospective rulings can be made, but it's hardly ever used. All of the match officials have to miss an incident or do not see it due to a player being in the way etc.

So what's to be done. Should there be retrospective judgements made if a Ref makes a mistake, or misses a serious incident resulting in injury, & time away from the game?

Good morning everyone, I hope we’ve all got over the weekends disappointing result?

Yesterday I went to QMC to have my ear wax sucked out, it felt more like they were sucking my brains out, it was quite painful. I’d been waiting a year for the appointment after paying £50 to have it done by Specsavers and they couldn’t get it all out so referred me to hospital.

While I was at the hospital they tested my hearing, the consultant asked me how old I was I said 72 he then said “your hearing is perfect in 28 years you’ll hear the postman push the telegram from the king through the door” ????

May I just ask my fellow PON Members a Favour?

Please Do Not change the titles of my Topics or Move my Topics from Granny Pies General Discussion to Jimmy Sirrel Stand etc,

Because for some Reason when this happens, my Lap Top gets the Hump about it, and it takes what seems like Forever

for me to get back onto the PON Site, despite there being a Dismiss button regarding any messages from fellow Members,

It can take several  attempts  and time to get the Message removed and till it's been removed I can't get back onto the site.

So if things are Spelt Wrong or the Topic is in the Wrong Section, Please leave it how and where it is this will then help with my

Frustration of Not Being Able to gain access to the PON Website.

Thanks WBRM.

Welcome to our friendly PON community @Shannon Daly

I have posted this in the GP General Discussion forum, but it might be Notts related. It all depends on you. I would like to encourage members to tell a tale about meeting someone of important significance that might be interesting to other members of the site.

It could be any type of experience, but importantly of interest. Maybe a quirky thing?

Perhaps even a supernatural experience? Or, something else. I am thinking outside of the box. I think this could be interesting if members are willing to try.

My shortlist for Man of the Match is:-

Lucas Ness, Nick Tsaroulla, 

Ryley Reynolds, Jack Hinchy 

Rod McDonald, Madou Cisse 

With the 115 Charges still hanging over their Heads Manchester City could face other Major Problems.

Firstly Txiki Begiristain (there's name to conjure with) the Man who brought Pep to the Etihad is leaving at the End of this Season. And has Pep's current contract also ends at the end of  2024/2025 it would seem the City Head Coach may also leave along with Begiristain. To either coach at another Club or take a Sabbatical.

Free scoring Erling Haaland is also rumoured to be ready to move away from City with Real Madrid wanting  the Norway Striker .Rodri who has an season ending injury may also have played his last game for Manchester City, despite the fact his contract at the Etihad runs until 2027. It seems a lot of City's future rests with the Results of the 115 charges against Them finally being investigated the Results of which may not be known before May of Next Year. If found Guilty of the Charges expect a mass Exodus from the Etihad. Would this also include their Current Owners?

Welcome @raheen to our Pride of Nottingham Community.

Hello @daverobinson222 and welcome to the community, come and tell us a little about yourself we are a friendly lot, don’t be shy.

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Hello and welcome @Pica thanks for joining enjoy the chat.