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Are there any vegetables that you’ve had to eat in the past that you didn’t care for? Or perhaps ones that you’ve never taken a liking to? My grandchildren aren’t fans of rhubarb and many other vegetables, such as cauliflower, peas, radishes, Brussels sprouts, and so on. These are all things that you wouldn’t hesitate to eat when hunger strikes, as was the case in my younger days.
I’m aware that rhubarb is more commonly used in culinary dishes nowadays, such as crumbles and simply served with custard. However, I still enjoy it occasionally with roasted duck, not just in desserts.
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Think I’ll put this on my door. 
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I don’t make an effort to rise or respond to the doorbell, even though the sight of a hand emerging from a secondary door and gesturing towards a sign seems quite reminiscent of Monty Python.
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A Simple Sticker With the Words NO JUNK MAIL is Fixed to our Letter Box. But it Doesn't Stop the Postman or Woman from pushing all Sorts of C**p through the Door. I Think I May have to make Up some sort of Poster to Deter That. Suggestions Very Welcome.
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19 hours ago, Wheelbarrow repair man said:A Simple Sticker With the Words NO JUNK MAIL is Fixed to our Letter Box. But it Doesn't Stop the Postman or Woman from pushing all Sorts of C**p through the Door. I Think I May have to make Up some sort of Poster to Deter That. Suggestions Very Welcome.
I don’t think you’ll stop the post office putting stuff through your door unless you seal up your letterbox, they are contracted to deliver that stuff so they have to do it.
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Well this is a Question That Needs Addressing. Where will the Mighty Magpies Finish come the End of this up Coming Season ?
If all the Players can stay Fit and Healthy and all the New Players can Adopt to the Notts System, then CHAMPIONS.
The Notts Squad Looks Good on Paper, but as we all know that means Nothing Nor does having 70%-75% of the Ball each Match.
I Expect Notts to Gain Promotion this Coming Season, whether Automatic or Via the Playoffs anything Else In My Opinion will be a Failure.
Now my Fellow PON Members What Are Your Thoughts?
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I’m still cautious to predict and top 3 spot, we did finish 14th last season and getting in the top 3 would be quite a jump, I think play-offs is a very realistic goal though and I’d hope we’d finish in them or at worst miss out by just a point our two. And again I could be completely wrong here but the two big spenders in Wrexham and Stockport are gone and Mansfield weren’t exactly on a shoe-string budget either so I’d expect the league to be quite close when it comes to the promotion spots this season.
Still think we need a few signings before the season starts, so maybe I'll predict an exact position just before the Tranmere game!
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For me it would be very dissapointing if Notts didn't make at least the playoffs this season.
The first half a dozen matches will be a big pointer to what could happen, however the three pre season games have been encouraging, so I do remain hopeful of success in 2025.
yes I agree play offs is the minimum, automatic next then ultimately title winning.
Last season we scored the most and conceded the most.
We have a new defence and got rid of our goal machine, which leaves the questions:
Will the new defence do what it has been brought into do?
will we score goals?
We have held on to the Assist Machine JJ so in the numbers game we will score goals
The defence have been brought in for what we lacked last year and on paper it looks good.
The future is unwritten.
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Alassana Jatta scores two goals tonight against Wealdstone in a friendly.
Good start for him and two well taken goals from crosses
Is it a shape of things to come?
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At the matches where Jatta's scored, his performances have been impressive. His finishing looked sharp and confident. It's always great to see striker making an impact early on. Looking forward to seeing more.
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The decision to sign Jatta when Notts did last season provides him with ample time to acclimate to life in England and adapt to the dynamics of League Two. He appears to be a proficient finisher who understands the game well and knows precisely where to position himself. If he gets more playtime this season, his performance statistics should be impressive.
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I think Jatta, if he stays fit, could be a sensation this season.
He's a different type of striker compared to Macaulay, but I'm sure the resultant goals scored could be very similar to Macca's.
Macca has left the Club & gone to pastures new.
I cannot think of a better number nine since I have been supporting Notts.
That's not to say that Notts have not had some brilliant number nines down the years because they have.
But maybe that could be for a future topic, I'm wondering which current player will take over the mantle of wearing the number nine shirt now Macca has gone.
Of course Notts may surprise us & bring in a new number nine, but from our current crop of attackers, who should have the number nine shirt?
There is a choice of course, from either, Jatta, Scott, McGoldrick or Morias.
All of them are quite capable of taking over the coveted position.
I have my choice, who is yours?
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I think that Jatta has put himself into contention to have the converted number nine shirt after the first three games of the season. He even looks like a number nine, and took his chances against Wealdstone like a number nine.
Still an opportunity for Scott, First and Moria's to stake a claim, but that window is getting smaller.
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I believe Notts will recruit another forward. I have no objections to Cedwyn Scott or Junior Morias, but it seems Scott is preferred to play in a supporting striker role. Morias has appeared decent, but we haven’t seen him given a consistent run to fully comprehend his contribution.
The club will probably take their time to find the appropriate successor for Macaulay Langstaff, who, in my opinion, is more likely to be assigned the number 9 shirt.
Alternatively, the shirt might go to Alassana Jatta, but I personally think he will be given a different number.
On 12/07/2024 at 13:57, TheSkipper said:I don’t anticipate the club signing a striker anytime soon. The presence of the young lad from Derby among our trialists reinforces my belief that we’ll give our current forwards a chance. They may not get the number 9 shirt, which I think will be reserved for a special announcement. I suspect this will happen during the January transfer window, with the club using it to signal their intent to push for promotion. Players like Junior Morias, who don’t get much game time, deserve a chance. The number 9 shirt should be saved for a high-profile signing in January.
I understand your point, but considering our lack of experienced strikers at this level, I believe the club will seek a long-term replacement. Morias should receive more playing time, but I think Jatta is the likely candidate from the current squad to play more. With Scott being favoured in a different role, it indicates that we need a bit more depth.
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Unless Morias goes, I don't think Notts need a striker to replace Langstaff. We have three excellent strikers already who are quite capable of scoring at least 15 goals a season with the attacking midfielders we have to supply them.
Jatta & Scott have to be the top two with McGoldrick & Morias, if he stays in reserve.
I'm very happy with the strike force that we have. If we need to strengthen this area in January we can do it then.
That's it I know what you're thinking the Old Wheelbarrow Repairman has gone off his Rocker. Stuart Maynard Runs the the Notts First XI. But does he? Is he the only One who makes all the Decisions? Bear with me and I'll Explain. Going back a few months the Magpie Circle Pod Cast had both Notts C.E.O. Joe Palmer and Head of Recruitment Richard Montague on and it more or less went has many PON Members said it would, neither were asked any difficult questions, but thinking back there was something Richard Montague said that didn't really Register at the time, however thinking back, he said something which as got me thinking. That was
During a Match he walks up and down getting worried about the Notts Performance if things aren't going right, yeah Ok but all us Fans get worried when things don't go the Magpies way True. But walking up and down worrying about things is something Stuart Maynard should do in his technical Area, isn't it? It shouldn't be a Problem for the Head of Recruitment unless of course he has something to do with the Team Selection and he must make sure the Notts Playing "Model" is followed to the letter. It is the Latter which got me thinking Stuart Maynard was hired because he played a similar style to that of a Luke Williams team, so was one of the conditions Stuart was hired, was it he would have to stick to the "Model" regardless ? And let us not forget Stuart was only a Part time Coach when he was hired, so was Richard Montague given the task of helping him make the switch from Part Time to Full Time Coach? And is Richard Montague still in that Role?
Then again it's Probably Me Just Seeing Things That Aren't There. Then Again....
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An interesting question and the more you think about it, the more questions you have. I think the buck stops with SM. It's his job to pick the right personnel to fit into the system. The system comes from the top down though. So is SM allowed to change systems or style of play? Hmmmmm. Oh man, I'm not going that rabbit hole, it's bed time........
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The problem last season was letting in 35 to 40 more goals than we should have done.
If we hadn't have let them goals in, Notts would have either won the league or would have at least come third & got promoted.
There is no question that Notts had the best attacking midfield & strike force in the League, but unfortunately, the worse defence.
Notts have now fixed that problem on paper, & with Matt Palmer back, we should get automatic promotion on paper, or at the VERY least, a playoff spot.
The recruiters have done their job, now it's up to Maynard to do the work he's paid for to get Notts into successful working unit.
There are no excuses now for Stuart, he has to deliver otherwise his job will be in jeopardy.
Unfortunately it's Stockport
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With Scott Jatta McGoldrick Crowley and occasionally Jones and Nemane scoring the odd Goal then I think Notts are Fully Covered in the Striking Department. And of Course Junior Morias is on standby, if he's going to get a Chance of Playing.
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he should be a good signing for them, its a shame its not us but stockport do like to have a strong attacking option.
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It’s a seasonal loan, not a permanent agreement. If he performs well, his value might exceed what teams in the lower half of League One can afford. Overall, it’s a promising signing.
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It's time to change my username, but I'm not sure what to choose. Should I keep or drop the "Deadly" part? Here are some ideas: Deadly Jatta, Deadly Scott, Deadly Jones, Deadly Crowley, DeadlyNotts, DeadlyNCFC. I'm unsure. Any thoughts?
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If you insist in changing your Monika, then there's Really only one Name you need to Use. DeadlyBradd, Sir Les is after all the all time Leading Goal Scorer for Notts County. I Need To Say No More.
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@DeadlyMacca take your time, there is no need to rush just because macca left.
there are some really good suggestions here.
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Come On Then Don't Leave Us On Tender Hooks. Like Hughie Green used to say It's Make Your Mind Up Time.
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What are your thoughts on parents being held responsible for their child’s wrongdoings? This issue may not directly impact us in the UK, but it’s a topic of considerable debate. Let’s maintain a respectful and thoughtful discussion on this significant decision. Remember, everyone’s viewpoint is valuable.
https://apnews.com/article/oxford-high-school-mother-charged-01f336607a496c5f9ff0cb3a7434d073
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Well, students could find them, and it's not a safe idea to combat mass shootings with more guns. What would be a better solution would be to make sure that school had appropriate security. Schools in the UK look like prisons, whereas in America they look like nice normal places.
The UK goes overkill on the security side, America thinks the only solution is having more violent weapons at hand.
Another issue is that school shooters may decide to target meeting points or other venues if schools do manage to cut down on guns/weapons getting into them. The problem just doesn't go away. I do find it curious as to why we don't tend to have violent crimes in schools.
It's a good thing, knifes are such a big issue in the UK. Whereas in the United States it's more guns.
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A 15-year-old knows what they are doing but at same time the parents knowingly knew he had access to the guns and were alright with him using it – I know it’s not a view shared by all in America but how can anything be gained from letting a child use gun!? Personally, it might be harsh but if America isn’t going to do anything about gun restriction, these mass-shooting will just keep happening. A ruling like this would at least make parents think twice about letting their child use a gun.
I genuinely feel sorry for the kids at schools in America, it's unacceptable that they have do gun drills to prepare for a shooting. Like how tragic can that be teaching a 6 year old to hide under their desk… And the sad thing is, the drills don't really protect them it’s all just down to luck, really bad luck, at the end of the day.
It’s bizarre so many Americans can’t see the issue here and all because of some poxy statement written nearly 250 years ago. Society has moved on it’s about time America did too.
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This sounds like someone's trying to blame more people for what one person did with bad intentions. I'm not sure these accusations will be successful. Is Donald Trump trying to get the CIA charged because they didn't keep him safe? It's true, they might not have done their jobs properly, and it could have been much worse.
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I recall the sounds the old stands would make, particularly in windy or rainy conditions. The fans were packed tightly, which helped with warmth, but the lack of toilets could make it a bit unpleasant on warm days when fans would retreat to the back of the stands. I was quite fond of the earlier version of Meadow Lane, such a striking and iconic ground. Derek Pavis did well by not straying too far from it.
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Gotta love a bit of Notts history, especially to a new fan like me, makes it that much more interesting.
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Even after supporting Notts for a considerable period, you continue to discover new things. I believe the club’s history is something that truly stands out. It’s heartening to see it being commemorated.
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Looks like the Notts Management are holding a team bonding session in the Netherlands, while they are preparing to face Duisburg on Saturday.
By all accounts, Matt is settling in well and he's optimistic for the upcoming season.
When I first started to attend football matches, Football teams in this Country & around the World could only use one substitute & for the vast majority of the time the substitutions were for injury only, not for tactical reasons.
Until 1958, no substitutes were allowed at all
But now a PL team is allowed 9 players on the bench, & the EFL 7 & 5 can be used on three occasions during a match.
The fact that substitutions allowed have increased so much in recent years, it has changed the game totally.
Football has become a squad game and the strength of the squad determines whether a team can be successful or not.
The vast majority of substitutions are now tactical. It's a way of putting fresh legs on the pitch or to change the shape, style and tactics of a team. Substitutions are also made to take penalties after extra time.
I'm not sure what the founding fathers of league football would think if they ever knew how the game has evolved in the way that it has.
I personally think that too many substitutes are allowed, because for one, it favours the richest clubs, & it has been changing the game exportentialy.
What are your thoughts on the number of substitutions allowed, is it a good or bad thing for football in general?
Do you think it has changed the game for the good or the bad?
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With larger squads, more frequent games, and players with potential health conditions, I believe the current system is fine. However, before long, you might be able to substitute your entire squad. It should be kept to a reasonable limit, but I fully support the current setup.
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Did the number of substitutions increase during COVID, allowing teams to make more than 5 changes? I mean temporarily.
I seem to recall watching a few games where virtually the whole squad was coming off, but my memories are iffy, so this could have been a foreign game or something. That seemed excessive but 5 is about the right amount. I think anything higher, it just becomes a farce.
Three subs has always seemed quite restrictive, whereas you can make 4 changes and reserve the 5th just in case of an injury.
I would rather see tactical changes which are introduced by bringing on a different player, then to watch a match where teams are grinding out a 0-0. Much like coverage of a football match on The Simpsons. It gives managers a chance to change things and inject fresher legs, so personally I like how things are right now.
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The footballing authorities might not admit it, but Football seems to be going the way of following American football where they have "special teams"
Examples are substitutions being made before extra time to put on a goalkeeper who is good at saving penalties and players who are good at taking penalties.
It worked well for Notts in the playoff final????
Do we really miss them old FA Cup replays?.
Not really.
Notts have played 3 friendly matches and the Notts squad is getting the match practice they need.
Stuart Maynard will be mulling over who should be in his first eleven.
Notts have signed seven new players in key positions & we may see more, so it is going to be a challenge for Stuart to name his first eleven without too much of a delay.
Settled sides are usually the successful sides.
I'm going to put myself in Stuart's shoes & name my Notts eleven after what we have seen so far.
Do PON members have their preferred eleven or you may think that it is too early to tell?
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@ARLukomski.... 
So far, I would go for...
Bass
McDonald, Bedeau, Platt
Nemane Jones
Robertson
Palmer
<-- Crowley ->>
<<- Scott ->>
Jatta
Wing backs: Nemane and Jones. Robertson acting as the defensive cover and anchor, Palmer (when fit to get us moving forward). Crawley and Scott to operate within the attacking midfield zone. Jatta as the lead striker.
Bench:
Slocombe, Macari, Tsaroulla, Gordon, Austin, Edwards, McGoldrick.
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This is as of right now, but by no means final. We still need a centre-back (cough cough Lucas Ness), a centre-mid (cough cough Charlie McCann) and a striker with pace and can press (cough cough Benji Magee or Brad Young).
You can flip a coin between Aaron Nemane and Kellan Gordon. I've chosen Gordon as he gives us more balance in the wing-back positions due to Jodi being more attacking. Our wing-back/full-back options are absolutely mental and is probably our strongest area of the pitch.
The back 3 gives a nice balance. Matty Platt being a more aerially dominant centre half in the middle with Bedeau and Macari being able to stay wide to receive the ball and drive into space.
Cedwyn can play just behind Jatta like he did for Langstaff in our promotion winning season, but just ahead of Crowley. For me though we still need a striker with Langstaff's pressing instincts and a bit more pace than our current options.
GK Alex Bass
RCB Lewis Macari
CB Matty Platt
LCB Jacob Bedeau
RWB Kellan Gordon
CM Matty Palmer
CM Scott Robertson
LWB Jodi Jones
CAM Dan Crowley
ST Cedwyn Scott
ST Alassana Jatta
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the bench is going to look much stronger tho, with a few places being harder to decide from. it does give stuart maynard plenty of options.
i think it will be a mix between @Chris and @ARLukomski suggestions.
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My Last Topic about Three Leopards went quite well. So I thought I'd do a Follow Up. Not really about Three Leopards ( who will get a mention) but more about the different Badges worn by English teams in other Sports as well as Football.
After the Three Lions the most used England Badge is that of the Cross of Saint George ( who Nike thought it would be clever to mess about with) This Emblem a Red Cross on a White background also has a interesting and Long History. The Flag of Saint George of course came to the fore front when the Emblem was chosen by the English Crusader Knights when fighting in the Holy Land during the Third Crusade. It is reported (but never proven) That Richard 1 the Lion Heart adopted the Flag and Saint when he fought in the Third Crusade which began in 1190.
Interestingly during the 1966 World Cup the Union Jack was used instead of the Cross of Saint George. And during the Final all the English Fans only waved the Union Jack. A Lot Different to the English Fans Of Today.
Carl Fogarty the English World Superbike Champion claimed that it was he who reintroduced the use of St George's Flag during his Victories During the World Superbike Series. Another Motor Bike Sport Speedway, the English team has used several Types of English Flags on their Race Jackets. The Cross of St George the Three Lions (in the Leopards/Lions pose) but they were Red Lions on a White Background. And a Single Red Lion (Rampant) on it's hind Legs Facing Forward also on a White Background.
The Third English Emblem used by an English Sports Team is of Course the Red Rose of England has used by the England Rugby Union Team. The Rose also appears on the Quartered Shield of the British & Irish Lions International Rugby Team. Along with the Scottish Thistle, The Irish Shamrock and The Prince of Wales Three Feathers. The Shield as a Golden Lion in the walking pose (the same pose as the 3 Lions on the England Football Badge).
Finally the England Cricket Team, like it's Football counterparts also Supports a Badge of Three Lions. The only difference to the Football Badge is a Crown is placed above the Lions and there are No Tudor Roses on the Cricket Badge.
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As I wasn't around between 1879 -1950, that Badge is New to Me. I'm only familiar with the more current Badges. I like the idea of a Crown being incorporated back into the England Badge Design. If I have a Scottish Counterpart he must have been Lived with the 2012-2013 England Badge of three Red Lions. Because the Scottish Badge is a Single Red Lion Rampant (on it's hind legs) looking forward on a Gold Background (depicted as Yellow on the Badge) with a double Red Boarder, and that has been around for many a Year.
Thanks for Up Loading the Pictures @Chris I can now up date my Knowledge. If I only knew how to upload photos to the Site I'd show PON Members what the Real England Badge should look like.
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@Wheelbarrow repair man: Where you type your comments, you should see a paper-clip icon. Drag an attachment into it or choose to upload a file.
Once uploaded, you will see a + button to add it to your comment.
(Same for mobiles and handheld devices, it's just a little different)
Alternatively, use https://imgur.com/
Then click the embed options, copy the URL and paste that into the text field followed by enter (it can do it without but might take a bit longer).
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Thankyou once again @Chris I'll let my Son have a look at this, because I haven't Got A Clue about what you've said. I am Totally Ignorant regarding Computer Stuff, but hopefully my Lad will Sort it out.
That I'm afraid is my Answer To Everything Technology wise. Son what's this Mean? ????
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Lately, I’ve been dedicating time at the allotment to cultivate a variety of vegetables. Previously, my attention was more on plants and flowers, but I’ve shifted towards creating a more eco-friendly home. I’ve planted potatoes, carrots, beetroot, tomatoes, and rhubarb.
Recently, I harvested some of my produce. I decided to use an old wheelbarrow to transport the ripe vegetables. However, just as I was about 10 feet from my car, the wheel came off the barrow.
Now, I find myself in need of someone who can repair my wheelbarrow.
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There's no need to buy a New Wheelbarrow, if you just need a New Wheel. Undo the fixing bolts and remove the washer tubes.
Getting the right size wheel measure the wheel diameter, that's from one edge of the wheel tyre to the other. Measure the hub length the spindle which goes through the wheel. And measure the Hub Bore Diameter. The hole in the middle of the wheel.
A Wheelbarrow wheel expert (found at Garden Centres) some shops which sell Wheelbarrows may have an expert who will help you choose the correct type of bearing for your wheel. Best Tyre Patten to use is the Ribbed Pattern as this causes minimal build up of mud Ideal for your garden or allotment. Hope this Helps.
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The old one’s rusted and fallen apart. I could replace the wheel, but the barrow wouldn’t move with it.
I’ve bought a new one from B&Q. This time, I’ll make sure it’s not exposed to the weather and is covered when not in use. The last one I had, well, it’s been with me longer than my eldest grandchild has been alive.
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So who could be the next England Manager?
Let's look at some alternatives if the England Manager position becomes vacant.
Do you have an alternative?
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Lee Carsley is the only real candidate I am bothered about, Eddie Howe should be left to continue with Newcastle. If he can gain a bit more experience, he would be a good choice. The rest of the English managers are lacklustre, Graham Potters shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the national team.
He's not the answer in my humble opinion.
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Promoting from within doesn't always work, look at Steve Maclaren. Southgate did well with the U21's and he could handle the Step Up, but Carsley May find the Step Up to bigger a Gap or take to it like a Duck to Water. I know Carsley has had success with the U21's but The Best Thing would be is make him Interim Manager , that way the F.A. and the Fans will have an idea how Carsley acts under Pressure of being the National Teams Head Coach.
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There's lots of chatter about Pep Guardiola being England Manager.
In my opinion it would be an unmitigated disaster if he were appointed.
The England Manager has to be home grown. The England Managers job is not just any old managers job. The person who holds the position is an important national figure.
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Lots of chatter about the England Penalty that was given in the first half against the Netherlands, when the Netherlands player was adjudged to have fouled Harry Kane when Harry was shooting for goal.
The Ref initially didn't give it, but it went to VAR and VAR adjudged foul play.
If that incident had occurred outside the penalty area the Ref would have blown for a foul straight away.
For me, it should make no difference whether inside or outside the penalty area. A foul is a foul & should be given as such.
A defender should not be given the benefit of the doubt just because it is inside the penalty area.
The Dutch player had his foot up and caught Kane, which could have resulted in a serious injury for Kane.
Thoughts?
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The thing is @Robbie would the Referee given a Free Kick if the incident had happened on the Halfway Line? At first he didn't give the Penalty and only consulted VAR afterwards. So he may well have viewed the Foul (on the Halfway Line) as he had first viewed the Penalty and Not Given It.
The thing is with Incidents like this happening all the time in Football it's subjected to a matter of different opinions to different people, many will see it as a Penalty while others won't. But when it comes down to it VAR decided it was a Penalty and England scored from the Resulting Spot Kick, then went on to Grab a late Winner, which put them in Todays Final. And No amount of Was it Wasn't It Talk Is going to Change That.
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That's just the point, opposing fans will always disagree on the award of a penalty. England got the decision because the VAR officials thought it was a penalty.
I'm happy we got th decision, I'm just sceptical about how VAR has changed anything. Offsides are ok. We know what VAR judges as an offside, a toenail in front. We know what handball is too
But with fouls it's still down to interpretation of the officials operating VAR.
They may as well leave it to the on field Ref to make the decision regarding foul play in the penalty area.
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On 14/07/2024 at 13:25, DangerousSausage said:Aren't most fouls unintentional accidents @Fan of Big Tone? They're still fouls.
I’m uncertain, but it appears that most fouls these days are cynical challenges. They seem to be committed with the intention of preventing teams from playing or disrupting their momentum.
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Just one England player in the 11 chosen as the team of the tournament.
On the other hand there are six Spanish players in the team
Tells you all you need to know.
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Donnarumma of Italy and Mamardashvilli of Georgia can feel unlucky not to have been selected ahead of Maignan. But I'm guessing they based it more on who got further in the tournament.
No surprise to see those Spanish players in there, they fully deserve it. Especially Fabian, he was excellent during the tournament. Him and Olmo were players of the tournament for me.
Kyle Walker had a good tournament, unfortunately his only bad game was in the final. Guehi can feel hard done to to have not made it in this squad, for a first major tournament and given our defence was deemed our weakest link he was solid throughout.
5 hours ago, liampie said:nobody else from the england team deserves to be listed.
Guehi?
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I know it's not in the spirit of it but they could've just picked the Spanish starting 11, I know they won but they way they did it and the teams they beat was very impressive indeed!
I really liked Füllkrug the German No.9, a bit of a old-school forward, Havertz got picked instead of him a lot but every time he came off the bench he did really well. Ardu Guler, the very young Turkish playmaker added some real quality to their side.
And it was strange how the big stars of the tournament like De Bruyne, Mbappé, Lewandowski and Ronaldo all had pretty poor showings.
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Marc Guehi deserves to be named; he played far better than Kyle Walker. Walker had a good tournament, but there were elements of his game where he wasn't at his best - at 34, you expect this.
Marcel Sabitzer and Georges Mikautadze would have made my team of the tournament; both players did well for their respective countries. Spain had a very good campaign, but some of their players are only being named because they made the final and won. Some did well but don't deserve to be selected ahead of others.
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Did anyone watch the rerun of the 1966 Cup Final between England & West Germany on channel 4 this evening?
It brought back some great memories for me. The World Cup of 1966 was the first time I had watched football on the telly.
Me & my mates used to play football either on the road or on the playing field not far from our houses.
Never watched the telly much at all, all my spare time after school was either playing football or playing Subuteo or Monopoly games with my mates or riding our bikes
Watching the game this afternoon and the skill of those players 58 years ago, the England players of today could learn a lot from watching them.
There were no substitutes allowed at the 66 World Cup. That is hard to believe when you see both teams still going for it in extra time on a cut up pitch.
The players in those days had to be tough & last the full 120 minutes.
I think I would still back the England side of 1966 to beat the England side of 2024.
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At least now, it seems we’re making progress. Reaching the final after poor performances speaks volumes. While we may not have won, I believe we have a good chance of growing stronger. England, like Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, will always have times when they bow out too early.
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I've got this match on DVD and have watched it numerous times. It's in black and white but I feel like it's the only way to watch it. My personal preference is to watch it in black and white rather than in colour.
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I have seen the footage numerous times. When I was younger, I felt amazed when I first watched the game in colour. As all the footage before was shown in black and white.
Here's a great read about what happened to the shirts after the final whistle had blown - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-63703479
@super_ram likes to tell me, that England lost to Scotland in the very next game after the World Cup final. ????
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ha haha! ????
i love how the magpie is calm enough to act like its not even following the cat, if the cat did not react it might not be as funny and i do wonder what the magpie was aiming to do if this was the case.
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Cats generally don’t appreciate being pursued, and I wager it was wondering what this silly magpie was up to. I suspect the bird was merely being playful and might have pecked at the cat’s tail given the opportunity, perhaps to instigate a chase.
Although they might be considered natural adversaries, it’s surprising how some can exhibit playful behaviour towards each other.
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Great video! Very funny that neither animal detected they were being watched/filmed. It caught something that you might not get to see otherwise.????????
There's a squarrel that lives near my home, which is very funny.
It does lapse of my front fence as part of its exercise, almost as if it was like the TV 'Wipeout' but without the water. One time it was doing it, I was sat in the living room looking out at the front garden and noticed there was a black cat stalking it. The Squarrel didn't bother, it just continued doing a circuit of the fence.
The cat thought it was being clever by climbing the fence which is to the street, it was acting like it was just minding its own business.
The Squarrel continued to run round the fences and along the front of my house, as it approached the cat, the cat jumped into the front garden again acting as if it was doing its own thing. The moment the squarrel reached the point where the cat had been, the cat jumped up and squarrel had reacted ahead, pushing itself up right and performing a martial art kick which would have been befitting to a scene from 'The Last Dragon'.
It stunned the cat, and it flew off the fence. The Squarrel remained in an alert position but soon went off. The cat eventually jumped back onto the fence and acted like its pride had been hurt. ????
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So England have failed to win another international tournament.
The 58 year wait for success continues & we will have to wait for the next World Cup to be held in the US, Canada & Mexico to see if England can go that step further & win a final.
England had a great opportunity to win Euro 24 having the much easier route to the final than their final opponents, Spain.
In my opinion England never had a better opportunity to go all the way & win the a trophy after a 58 year wait.
Unfortunately, Southgate continues to be a cautious, & negative Manager, & is incapable of making the bold decisions that would see England get over the line & win a tournament.
The team was crying out for bold changes to be made, for instance, Ollie Watkins & Cole Palmer should have started the match to give England more pace & it did work when they came on as substitutes foe England in the second half.
For me, Southgate has always been too defensive, negative & lacks the boldness to be a winner in tournaments for my liking.
The powers that be want him to stay on as Manager, but I believe it's time to have a change at the top to see England through qualifying for the next World Cup.
Do you agree or disagree with my assessment?
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I’m in agreement with @liam. Unless there’s a robust alternative for Gareth Southgate, I’m uncertain about the merit of any changes. Ultimately, the decision rests with the FA. Supporters should hope that Gareth Southgate is better prepared to field the appropriate players.
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My take is that unless Southgate decides himself that it is time to go, he will stay as England manager because the FA like him and he is their type of Manager.
What is their type of Manager, he is a yes man that does what he is told, & does not rock the boat at FA headquarters?
He is also a manager that the players will like, because they know that their place in the side is virtually secure, because Southgate won't rock the team boat so much by making many changes.
It was clear to everyone else, apart from Southgate, that when the substitutions were made, England improved & they became more dangerous to the opposition.
So why didn't Southgate make changes and play those substitutes from the start in the next game?
Because in my opinion, Southgate was either incapable of or just didn't want to rock the team boat & upset what he looked upon were the senior England players.
And that is Southgate's big failing in my opinion.
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Personally, I think Gareth Southgate did the right thing by stepping down. He's done well in his role, but the division between England fans and this past tournament performance despite making the final just hasn't been to standard.
I would have been happy had he decided to remain in the position, but I think he knows that not all of his ideas on what makes England click are right. I also wouldn't be surprised if some of the attitude he has had made him feel he needed to step down on a high. It's sad, because some of the nonsense directed towards him isn't needed.
Using sporting events as a reason to give another human abuse is just outright wrong.
Unfortunately, it leaves me feeling disinterested and of the belief that the FA will struggle to find a suitable appointment that will please the majority of England fans. It's going to be a tough task, Lee Carsley wouldn't be a bad call, but I don't know much about his style of management.
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Which would leave you more gutted, England losing in a final or Notts losing in a play off final and not getting promoted?
I was thinking about this as England lost tonight and although I was disappointed I wasn’t as gutted as I would have been had Notts lost in the play off final.
What about you?
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The club should invariably take precedence over the country. Any individual who prioritises England over Notts may not be as fervent a fan as most ought to be. If you’re a Notts supporter from England, you should consistently support your country. However, I believe it would be debatable for a fan to place them ahead of Notts.
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I just feel that the England side will always be at a disadvantage the way that the PL is allowing so many foreign players to dominate our top league, when Countries like Spain & Germany favour their home grown players as a percentage of their Premier League squads.
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1999-2004/5 I was very England focused, more so than Notts.
It was difficult after my grandfather died to get to Notts games, still at school. I mostly checked on scores for Notts, but I wasn't as focused on them. I would watch Match of the Day religiously, and it was something we did as a family. Admittedly, I was still very much into Arsenal at this stage. So, England was an easy way to watch football, and we had big names that gave me the hope that we could do well in a major tournament.
Not that the golden generation ever delivered this, but it was great seeing the likes of David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Alan Shearer etc.
I used to also always wear my England coat, and/or shirts.
Now I am more focused on Notts, as I have aged I realise that football is more enjoyable to have that belief but to find more enjoyment from league football. So, I would choose Notts easily over England, but I care about them both.
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the articles from 2003? so what was the final outcome?
it sounds like notts had some people involved that knew how to bend things to their favour, not many fans i know speak that well of darren caskey though.
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I liked Darren Caskey, fans more knowledgable of his time at Notts always make me laugh when they tell me about him. Though, I thought he was a good footballer. I can't say I have seen him play for us many times though.
Also, I remember this but never really dived into it.
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its just wrong, to officiate a game and then celebrate with the winners. unbiasedness goes out of the window when this happens, as i could not trust someone who had done this to make the right calls in the game. then again, referees do love the limelight.
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I think it was Russell Howard who joked about this awhile ago, when it was being reported. It's a silly thing to do, which issuing a ban is the right thing. Officials aren't there to be part of the celebrations or to even be in any sort of spotlight.
There have been referees and assistants who have asked players for selfies, this is also something which shouldn't happen during officiating games.
Fans need to be able to trust that there's no unbiasedness and act professional.
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Goodison Park is a fantastic Premier League stadium, and it will be a pity to see it fade into obscurity. Everton’s new stadium looks impressive, but its location appears to be an afterthought. I suspect it won’t be easy to leave after matches. It’s situated in a somewhat secluded area that will be crowded on game days. New stadiums should aim to avoid traffic issues. That being said, it does seem to be a beautiful setting otherwise.
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it looks incredible but i think its a sad day when a club moves from something traditional to a ground that is not quite the same. in the future if we do this, i hope we would base the design on what we have in some way as a tribute to the former ground.
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Amazing location and design of the stadium, but I do echo the comments about traditional grounds like Goodison Park being missed.
Imagine watching a night game in the Premier League.
It looks amazing!
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i can eat any type of veg that goes with gravy, even if i dont like it by its self. i was a fussy eater when i was younger but in my teens i found trying things opened up a lot of new options for meals. i also quite like cooking, so i do tend to use veg.
one of my favourite things is a stew that my grandmother used to make. this is heavily reliant on things like peas, carrots etc.
Rhubarb, celery, gooseberries, ????
Stuck in the 70's ...could live on Black Forest Gateau everyday
Now you’re talking I love Black Forest Gateau but I don’t think it qualifies as a vegetable.