Sunderland 1-0 Huddersfield Town

Burton Albion 0-2 Bolton Wanderers

Exeter City 2-2 Derby County (Joker)

Carlisle United 1-0 Stockport County

Crawley Town 1-2 Colchester United

Grimsby Town 0-0 Barrow

Altrincham 0-2 Dagenham & Redbridge

Halifax Town 3-1 Bromley

Sunderland 3 - 1 Huddersfield Town

Burton Albion 1 - 1 Bolton Wanderers

Exeter City 0 - 2 Derby County

Carlisle United 2 - 1 Stockport County

Crawley Town 1 - 1 Colchester United

Grimsby Town 2 - 2 Barrow

Altrincham 2  - 1 Dagenham & Redbridge

Halifax Town 0 - 2 Bromley(Joker)

The results:

Sunderland 1-1 Huddersfield Town
Burton Albion 1-1 Bolton Wanderers
Exeter City 1-2 Derby County
Carlisle United 2-2 Stockport County
Crawley Town 0-0 Colchester United
Grimsby Town 1-0 Barrow
Altrincham 2-2 Dagenham & Redbridge
Halifax Town 1-1 Bromley

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I won this round with an astonishingly magnificent 11 points. An honourable mention goes to @jimbob, who got an okayish nine points.

@DangerousSausage - 11
@jimbob - 9
@gtownjohnno, @nottsnutter - 8
@magpiejue - 7
@super_ram - 5
@ARLukomski, @Megan_Elizax - 4
@4everapie - 3
@Dripsey3, @Dan - 2
@Chris - 0

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@ARLukomski opens up the gap at the top to six points - with three rounds remaining, can @Dripsey3 close it? Elsewhere, @jimbob has jumped three places!

ARLukomski - 227
Dripsey3 - 221
magpiejue -203
gtownjohnno - 197
DangerousSausage - 196
4everapie - 192
super_ram - 187
Dan - 182
Megan_Elizax - 177
jimbob - 162
DonnyNotts - 160
nottsnutter - 158
GrannyPie - 158
barnet1uk - 156
Chris - 108
liampie - 45
KB1862 - 21
steve61 - 7

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He had a few games where he played like a world-beater whilst trying to garner interest in his expiring contract. He played up to the cameras during a live game, where he did appear to be a real talent. However, his ability flattered to deceive, as he looked quite average nine times out of ten.

There are clearly people who have watched him a lot more than I have from what I've seen in highlights, which doesn't give a full picture. But from what I saw, he looked decent. He was a left-back, right? He probably wouldn't get in ahead of Adam Chicksen, but I thought he had a lot of flair.

Was good going forward but my word, the bloke couldn't defend. See Bromley (H) in the covid season. Had a good cross on him but too many times he dropped in and out of games like the Torquay play-off game.

Points aren't needed, we are strong enough to win games allowing key players to rest. Provided Luke Williams doesn't drop Macaulay Langstaff, I think anyone else, including Ruben Rodrigues is fair game.

Now that Woking is out of the picture, I don't expect to see many players being rested. Luke Williams may wait until the final home game against York City to throw a few surprises. By doing this, I think he will maintain the current form and then have a break before the first playoff game. I would have thought that some players would be rested, but I believe Williams still secretly has his eyes on the title. That may explain his recent post-match press conference.

It would be foolish to experiment too much until everything is finally decided, but I can't see Wrexham fluffing their lines in both their remaining games. I had pinned my hopes on Torquay, but they might be down by the final day anyway.

I think LW has gone about it correctly, we've got a few players returning who'll need minutes to get them sharp again, but too much upheaval would be counterproductive.

The beginning of the game was somewhat back and forth, although Woking experienced difficulty retaining possession or making it towards the goal. Notts had a few promising attacks but nothing substantial. In my opinion, Sam Austin had the most favourable opportunity in the first half as the ball came down in an awkward manner, but he was still able to control it.

During the second half, Woking was bound to decrease the speed of the game, which is when the chance arose. It wasn't necessarily due to Adam Chicksen and Jodi Jones swapping positions, but rather the pace increased, and the players sensed that a goal was imminent. Before the first goal, there were two or three decent opportunities.

Compared to the standards of this year, the first half was quite dreadful and, at times, downright awful. However, when considering all the dreadful squads that Notts has had over the years, it wasn't that terrible. If Woking had scored, we might have had grounds for complaints, but the game was rather evenly matched. It's challenging to find fault with a 3-0 home victory, a clean sheet, and a satisfactory overall performance.

It sounds like the Wrexham defeat played heavily on the players' minds and caused a bit of a setback in play. Usually, I think a goalless first half isn't anything to be disheartened by. You have two teams in close contention with each other, one of which is desperately trying to secure third place. It sounds as if the win became a lot easier after the first goal went in. It sounds like a good win to me!

I remember having to study Hillsborough while at college, 11 years ago. The more we studied it the more it became clear there was so many failings. Can't believe it took as long as it did for justice. 

@DangerousSausage I watched the Panorama programme on the BBC after the police were held accountable. When you look at the footage, it was not caused by fans simply breaking through, as we saw in the World Cup final between PSG and Liverpool. Like those incidents, it stems from poor handling of the match-day operation.

I remember when I first heard about it on the radio, it made me feel like life could change in a moment's notice. The horrific scenes are hard to forget. I remember seeing a young fan wearing a woolly hat running for help. Can you imagine being in that situation? My heart goes out to all the victims' families. Justice should have prevailed much sooner.

"Throw away the key," I would say. I would be annoyed if his mental state became an excuse. You don't get a job with the military, leak important documents just because you wanted people to pay more attention to you. That's a di** move.

Well, I would imagine that the United States will seek to file the most severe charges. It is not very wise to do so. I mean, leaking them in his videos is one thing, but putting the whole documents out there without covering your tracks seems to be a very foolish move.

I obviously can't say what the coverage has been like in the UK, but here in the States it has caused a lot of concern. When the story broke, it was all the news casters would talk about and there were discussions about why anyone would leak it. Naturally, the wrong conclusion that the person was a spy potentially working with Russia was discussed.

With Joe Biden's recent visit to Ireland, skeptics were making theories. It has become quite tiresome. When news went live that the suspect had been captured, I thought about how social media is destroying the minds of young people. I actually felt sorry for the lad in some ways; it has ruined his life and career. Getting a job in the future may be extremely difficult. Now, I'm not taking anything away from what he did - it was clearly idiotic - but it does make me wonder if people would be better off without these streaming platforms and social media.

I have narrowed down my choices to three players, and I will decide after Saturday's game which one of them will receive my vote. I believe it's mainly between two of the three, but I am not ready to vote yet. I think whoever wins it will be deserving, and for once, it won't be a one-sided affair.

I am voting for Macaulay Langstaff, not just because of his goals but also his performances. As previously mentioned with Adam Chicksen, I believe the same applies to Langstaff for keeping Notts on course for the top end of the table by scoring some crucial goals. The number of braces he has scored is remarkable, and while some may be simple, others are truly wonderful. That is why he will receive my vote. However, I would like to acknowledge that the entire first team has been outstanding this season.

I don’t think I’m in a position to vote, but as an exile here in the States, this is exactly what I like to read. It’s clear that everyone has put a lot of thought into this and it’s very interesting to see who has been mentioned. With Macaulay Langstaff’s goal tally, I can certainly see why people would vote for him.

As for Matty Palmer, he seems to have played many minutes which is usually a sign of excellence. I can’t say much else but Ruben Rodrigues is the other player I would suspect to be named. It’s nice to see the effects of a good season and how the squad has improved off the backs of each others hard work.

It sounds like a manager that is exasperated and hoping to provoke a response from the players. I concur that some of his remarks may have been better left unsaid, but we must consider that emotions were likely at play. Luke Williams is not a dreadful person; he speaks candidly, and I believe that sometimes, when searching for the right words to say, the message can become muddled in translation from thought to speech. He probably didn't intend for some parts of his statement to sound the way they did.

I'm not entirely sure what to think of the entire interview. I understand why some aspects have been criticised, but at present, the emphasis should be on the next game. We must observe how the players react to the comments and assess their performance on the pitch.

I only feel disappointed with managers when they publicly name the players they are criticizing. Luke Williams is seeking a response, and that is why many managers have different styles. You have to trust their judgement and hope for the best.

@ARLukomski Variety in fan chants is an essential aspect of football that brings an added dimension to the game. Hearing the same repetitive chants can dampen the excitement and atmosphere of the match. With different chants, fans can express their creativity and passion for their team, creating a unique atmosphere that can motivate players and intimidate the opposition. The diversity in fan chants also showcases the culture and identity of the club and its fans. In short, varied chants add to the spectacle of football matches and make them more enjoyable for everyone involved.

@TheSkipper It's always exciting to see new chants emerging among football fans, and it's the only way we'll know if they're good is by encouraging them to be sung. On paper, they may sound great, but the true test is how well they're received in the stands. The chant about Adam Chicksen is not only catchy but also flattering to him in a positive way. It's a testament to the your creativity and ability to show support in unique and entertaining way. It's also great to see a Notts express a wider sense of humour, which makes for a more engaging atmosphere. The success of these chants depends on the fans willingness to embrace and sing them, so let's keep them coming and make football matches even more enjoyable!

I really enjoy hearing chants at football matches, and I think it adds to the overall atmosphere and excitement of the game. I hope that Notts fans embrace this tradition and come up with some new chants for the upcoming season. It would be great to see the fans really getting behind the team and creating a lively and supportive environment for the players.

I believe that all three chants are creative. However, if they were actually sung, that would be a different matter. Nevertheless, I encourage you to give it a go.

51 minutes ago, DangerousSausage said:

It's not really the same thing though. The number of promotion spots to L2 will be decided by League clubs, the NL will take what it can get. Relegation to the NLN/NLS is a National League issue and doesn't have to change. Only having two promotion places when more than one divisions feed into one isn't unusual in non-league and is justifiable, as otherwise you'd have five or six teams going down from the NL, which is too many.

The argument can be made as to why they don't get two promoted teams, opening it up would make a difference.

3 teams should come down from the English Football League. 3 teams should go up for the National League. I also do feel that two teams from each of the North and South divisions should get a chance to play in the National League. When the Premier League idea was floating around, they planned for only one team to go up, thankfully it went more inline with the football league system.

Even the EFL have made sensible adjustments over the years, which is why the National League needs to reflect on this.

I believe that the Non-League restricts club growth at a time when it is becoming increasingly popular to watch these types of teams. It may be worth merging the North and South leagues into two mixed leagues and having regionally-based leagues beneath them.

The Football League has moved with the times, my dear chap, in order to keep up with the Premier League. Now it is the turn of the National League to catch up with the Football League, but unfortunately, it is managed by people who are not very competent. I fear that it will take several years before any changes are made to the league structure. They will be hoping that Notts does not go up with Wrexham because then they will lose the spotlight, and the league will become average again.

Ah yes, the age-old tale of following the money. But let’s not forget about the little guys like Notts County. Sure, “Welcome to Wrexham” might be grabbing all the headlines, but a good story is nothing without a solid cast of characters. And you know what? You’re right. Who needs journalists bending the truth like David Beckham when you can write your own headlines? Notts County is writing their own legacy and that’s something to be proud of.

Oh boy, it’s like trying to navigate a maze of compliments and self-deprecation. All from my own behalf! But don’t worry, I’m here to help explain myself. So let’s see, I'm praising Notts County and their stadium while also calling them “little” in the eyes of the media. But hey, size isn’t everything, right? It’s all about how you use it. And from what I can tell, Notts County is using their stadium just fine. Take the little comment, as if you're Little John. As for Wrexham were the Sheriff… well, I’ll leave that up to you to decide. But one thing’s for sure, I definitely haven't taken your sins tonight, for what it's with!

Do not worry, @Dry Nelson Ray Notts is a small club in terms of its current position. It is a big club in the National League, but as far as the media is concerned, there is no bigger club than Wrexham at the moment.

Nemane’s goal was almost comical. It has to be the worst bicycle kick goal that I have ever seen go in. That being said, Notts usually scores good goals and this one was still beautifully created.

The goals were skillfully executed, all three of them, despite Aaron Nemane seeming to forget how to strike a ball while airborne.

Sam Austin certainly enjoys taking a shot at the goal when he has an opportunity, and he's turning out to be an excellent acquisition and potentially one of the season's standout players.

*** Round 43 is on Tuesday, click here to make your prediction! ***

The results for round 42:

Blackpool 1-0 Wigan Athletic
Watford 2-0 Bristol City
Lincoln City 3-2 Port Vale
Shrewsbury Town 1-1 Portsmouth
Carlisle United 0-0 Northampton Town
Swindon Town 0-0 Barrow
Chesterfield 3-2 Eastleigh
Torquay United 3-2 York City

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This week's best score came from @cheeky~k8 in memory of @GrannyPie! Congratulations

@GrannyPie - 9
@DonnyNotts - 8
@magpiejue, @super_ram - 7
@ARLukomski, @Dripsey3, @4everapie - 6
@gtownjohnno, @Dan, @Megan_Elizax, @jimbob, @liampie - 4
@DangerousSausage, @nottsnutter, @Chris - 3

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With just four rounds left, @ARLukomski holds a four-point lead over @Dripsey3. Elsewhere, it is now no longer possible for @Chris to win the prediction league, but it's up for grabs for the rest of us!

ARLukomski - 223
Dripsey3 - 219
magpiejue -196
4everapie - 189
gtownjohnno - 189
DangerousSausage - 185
super_ram - 182
Dan - 180
Megan_Elizax - 173
DonnyNotts - 160
GrannyPie - 158
barnet1uk - 156
jimbob - 153
nottsnutter - 150
Chris - 108
liampie - 45
KB1862 - 21
steve61 - 7

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At least, I am in good company @DangerousSausage and @nottsnutter.

@Chris well only took me until 4 games from end of season to realise its the highest scorer that takes the prize  

Well, that’s quite the list of players who will be out of contract in June. It’s definitely a crucial time for the team to make some decisions. As for which players should be renewed, it really depends on their performance and contribution to the team. Each player brings something unique to the table, so it’s important to carefully consider their individual strengths and weaknesses before making any decisions. And hey, speaking of teams, I see an American County fan here!

Ed Francis and Kairo Mitchell are out of contract too. I think both would struggle to get game time next season especially if we are back in L2, so for the good of their careers I think moving on would be best.

I’d sign JO’B for another year, and I’d give swimming the Atlantic a go if it got Ruben to stay for another year too!

All the others on two-year deals, the only one I’d have to really think about is Vincent. I like him but I think the club will move him on, in the knowledge they’ve identified someone better. He’s left footed and energetic and given the departure of Taylor I get why he’s suddenly found himself at LWB since coming back but could this actually be a role he could flourish in? He’s got all the attributes, given specific defensive guidance and training I think he could.

Ed Francis's existing deal runs out at the end of May. I can see the club moving on and allowing him to leave. He hasn't been the same player since Michael Doyle left. I think Doyle managed to inspire him, though some say he's too lightweight. I have always felt he had potential. I still do; I just feel he hasn't shown enough, and he will improve with a fresh challenge.

I would offer Connell Rawlinson and Jim O'Brien a year deal.

The rest need to be talked into longer contracts, as they're vital team members.

Mullun wasn't the difference, he was a constant threat but all the better work came from players behind him. Mullin did well when he wasn't creating chances to score from the spot or knocking out Ruben's tooth.

There's no mention of the effect that Chicksen and Nemane had, their defensive duties were very absent and that made it harder for the back 3.

I do agree, Mendy did very well. He looks an awesome player and out of the Wrexham squad, he's genuinely the only player I would take and bring to Notts if I had the power. Going forward, he was lively, and he defended extremely well. I don't think Ruben looked like a player who had pressure; he looked like he wasn't fully fit. Unfortunately, Bajrami was poor, and it just doesn't stop with the defensive errors.

He gave the ball away, more than Rawlinson, Cameron, Rodrigues and Bostock combined.

I agree with comments here, that Rawlinsons slow pace, the lack of Cameron's awareness (mostly due to wanting to attack more), Baj's failure to cope with pressure. The lack of support defensively from Chicksen and Nemane placed a lot of responsibility on an already weak area. Whilst these did well as individuals, they didn't as a defensive unit and that made things the hardest. Yet, a lot of credit to the way Wrexham played forced much of the headaches we witnessed.

It's an interesting insight, but most doesn't seem to fit what someone more knowledgable of the players might say. I mean, there are bits that make sense but a lot more seems to be getting forced into the hole to suite the opinion or narrative that they perceive.

I understand where George Claydon is coming from. Everyone will have an opinion on football, and that is what makes it so captivating. Sometimes, two strikingly similar comments can both be right in their own way.

However, I have to agree more with what has been outlined by the PON gaffer, @Chris. He's hit the nail on the head as far as I'm concerned.

In my opinion, Notts used a high defence as a means to combat Wrexham's playing style. However, they had changed their own style going into the game, and those overhead balls towards Mullin looked dangerous early on.

While Mullin is not the slowest striker, imagine if a quicker one was up top. It would have been lethal and much harder for the defence to cope.

I have seen some fans question Jim O'Brien's presence in the starting line-up, yet I felt his experience gave Notts a calm head in midfield. He was one of the few players trying to instruct the team to calm down and pick out the right pass.

Wrexham pressed in such a manner that even Matt Palmer struggled to be himself. I thought his passing was subpar, the worst I have ever seen from him. John Bostock did well to win balls back, but he often made the wrong decision about whom to pass to next. He also under-hit passes on a number of occasions, leading to breaks by Wrexham.

The biggest issue is the three-man defence. The lack of support from the wing-backs was noticeable, and I don't recall seeing the defenders communicate in a way that suggested they were working together.

While I do not believe Kyle Cameron fouled Paul Mullin enough for the penalty, he was in cloud-cuckoo-land at times. I feel he should have been the person to say that the defence needed to work more together. They were so narrow that loads of space were often seen behind, in front, and to the sides. How do you defend that without losing your head?

Ruben Rodrigues appeared fatigued. I realise some individuals may have believed I was foolish to propose in the match discussion that he should be rested, but to me, it was the obvious solution. In my opinion, he would have accomplished a lot more if he had come on as a substitute rather than starting. We may not have earned the free kick for John Bostock's goal, but someone else may have created a completely different opportunity. Ruben does not perform well when he is not at 100%, which is one of the reasons why he is not always dependable, particularly in his first season with us.

Yes, a retake should've happened.

Cadwyn Scott stepping up was a brave decision, one which I don't like seeing fans blame him for because it's like when a player misses an open net. It happens, it doesn't mean they should be ridiculed or abused over it, thankfully these types of attitudes are few and far between.

The penalty was hit with power, in a good place and Ben pulled off the save. If he blazed it over the bar, hit the corner flag or fell over shooting, then I would understand it a bit more, but nothing abusive. It's just disappointing, discussions and balance are important. Knee-jerk reactions fall under the annoyance bracket for me, calling a player out or saying he's s**t etc, just because of one miss. It's a joke, which isn't funny!

@TheCalFoster sent me this, so it's thanks to him for revealing where this information came from, but @Fozzy you may be interested. In Ben Foster's vlog there's a moment where a person shows a list of players names and other details.

I stopped watching Ben's vlogs awhile ago, mostly when he started doing more podcast type content. When he played for Watford, he often studied the opposition team's penalty takers and even asked staff for help. I remember when Watford played against Forest in the Championship, he mentioned his routine and that he stayed at the Gateway Hotel, which is nearby.

It has been interesting to read the views expressed. I do not believe any action should be taken at this point, nor do I think it would benefit the game if the National League were to fine or suspend Ben Foster. The officials are at fault for not following the rules.

I don't like speculating, but Ben Foster recently shared a video podcast discussing his penalty save technique. It seemed like a response to negative comments about him being off the line, which I hadn't heard anyone else mention. Quite ironic with how special the podcast is being worded by Fosters team.

It is reassuring to hear them openly defend Cadywn Scott, as it was a good penalty. However, they did touch upon something, @DangerousSausage mentioned. While saying, it was outright predictable may not be entirely accurate, I do understand what was meant.

You may wish to check out the podcast.

Ben Foster certainly appears off the line in the picture, and it seems like several players are encroaching the penalty area, so a retake should be awarded. I'm not certain a point would have aided us; we had the opportunity to win the game, and Notts permitted Wrexham to regain their footing in the game. They allowed them to level the score not once, not twice, but three times. By doing so, all of the pressure was put back on us. There is no option to replay the game, and since it has happened, I don't believe worrying about the penalty will change anything.

I'll throw this out there, his legacy doesn't just stop at Notts.

It will continue with the clubs he's been involved in, the players he's met and looked out for, which is an amazing thing for a CEO.

However, at Notts, it's clear that his professionalism has had an effect on the staff and clubs day-to-day operations. I am sure that both the Reedtz brothers are truly thankful for having a person of Turners experience to assist them in rebuilding the club. Whilst I do not know of things that he did introduce to Notts, during his time things did improve on and off the field, some of those areas will no doubt be down to the way he went about his work.

If anything, I hope the friendliness and outgoing means becomes an ethos for staff of the club to strive for. 

One things for sure he's going to be big boots to fill. Thank you Jason and R.I.P.

His strong leadership, strategic vision and unwavering commitment to the club drove significant growth and success. We are deeply saddened by his loss, but grateful for his invaluable contributions to the club and the wider football community. Jason's legacy of excellence and passion for the sport will continue to inspire us all, and his impact on the football world will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to Jason's family and loved ones during this difficult time.

I know some fans may see this as a curse, but it hasn't impeded the success of either Luke Williams or Macaulay Langstaff before.

I am pleased for both parties, plus the club.

It's well deserved, as both have done wonders. 

its brill news for both, luke williams is not the type to let it go to his head. i dont believe the curse can effect positive thinkers, unlike it did with the likes of kevin nolan. as for macaulay langstaff, hes deserved it previous times when others have got it so i am delighted for him.

It was a fitting farewell from a commemorative match, with a favourable outcome and enthusiastic encouragement for a poignant day. Jason Turner would have been pleased with the proceedings, may he rest in peace.

When you're a Notts fan living away from the club, one of the best things was getting updates from Jason Turner. He was always really passionate and knew a lot about the team. Between him and the Pride of Nottingham, you had everything you needed to know what was happening at the club. From the fans' opinions to what the CEO thought about how things were going. You knew the club was in good hands. It's sad to hear that Jason has passed away, but we'll always remember him.

To all the Notts fans who knew Jason, my heart goes out to you. He was clearly a beloved and respected figure, not just in football but in the lives he touched. Wrexham feels your pain and understands the impact this loss has on not just your club but the entire County community. The more I learn about Jason, the more I respect him for his kindness and humanity as your CEO. He was truly one in a million and on behalf of myself, I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Birmingham City 2-2 Stoke City Joker

Coventry City 1-2 Watford 

Fleetwood Town 1-2 Bristol Rovers

Port Vale 2-1 Oxford United

Colchester United  3- 1 Crewe Alexandra

Tranmere Rivers 3-1 Swindon Town

Bromley 2- 2 Boreham Wood

Wellstone 1-1 Solihull Moors

Altogether a disappointing day !

The results:

Birmingham City 0-0 Stoke City
Coventry City 2-2 Watford
Fleetwood Town 1-2 Bristol Rovers
Port Vale 0-0 Oxford United
Colchester United 4-0 Crewe Alexandra
Tranmere Rovers 1-0 Swindon Town
Bromley 1-1 Boreham Wood
Wealdstone P-P Solihull Moors

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@jimbob was our highest scorer this week, while honourable mentions also go to @Dan and @magpiejue!

@jimbob - 8
@magpiejue, @Dan - 7
@nottsnutter - 5
@ARLukomski, @gtownjohnno, @Megan_Elizax, @GrannyPie - 4
@Dripsey3, @4everapie - 3
@DonnyNotts, @Chris, @liampie - 2
@DangerousSausage - 1
@super_ram - nul points

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Without further ado, here are Easter Monday's movers and shakers:

ARLukomski - 217
Dripsey3 - 213
magpiejue -189
gtownjohnno - 185
4everapie - 183
DangerousSausage - 182
Dan - 176
super_ram - 175
Megan_Elizax - 169
barnet1uk - 156
DonnyNotts - 152
jimbob - 149
GrannyPie - 149
nottsnutter - 147
Chris - 105
liampie - 41
KB1862 - 21
steve61 - 7

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We've got a full round coming up on Saturday, so the fixtures are online now! Thanks for playing and see you over there!

1 hour ago, 4everapie said:

They only won because as per usual through poor defending, Bajrami isn't a defender. Ruben shouldn't have started he obviously still wasn't well. When we get promoted we'll need better defenders.

its not just bajrami, the back 3 had no awareness together. cameron plays to far up, the wing back did not protect them enough. bajrami was bad, but so was rawlinson. i dont think those 3 work together, baldwin has more pace and is more switched one.

very disconnected at the back, but its things to learn from isn't it?

now is the time to work on those in order to improve in time for the playoffs.

15 minutes ago, liampie said:

its not just bajrami, the back 3 had no awareness together. cameron plays to far up, the wing back did not protect them enough. bajrami was bad, but so was rawlinson. i dont think those 3 work together, baldwin has more pace and is more switched one.

very disconnected at the back, but its things to learn from isn't it?

now is the time to work on those in order to improve in time for the playoffs.

Indeed

Whoa, Notts really gave us a run for our money with that opening goal. I had to do a double-take to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating. But seriously, Notts put up a good fight in a tough game. It wasn’t easy for us, especially with the way you guys played. And if Bostock had smashed that net in the second half instead of the first? Game over, man. But hey, don’t get too down, County fans. You’ve still got a shot at promotion this season. Best of luck! 

* REMINDER - ROUND 41 IS ON EASTER MONDAY AND IS ONLINE NOW! *

The results for round 40:

Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Norwich City
Blackpool 1-3 Cardiff City
Bristol Rovers 1-0 Charlton Athletic
Lincoln City 2-0 Cheltenham Town
Gillingham 1-0 Doncaster Rovers
Harrogate Town 2-2 AFC Wimbledon
Barnet 1-1 Bromley
Oldham Athletic 2-2 Altrincham

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Tricky results this round, but our winner is @4everapie!

@4everapie - 7
@super_ram, @Dan, @jimbob - 5
@ARLukomski, @magpiejue, @DangerousSausage - 4
@DonnyNotts - 3
@Dripsey3, @Megan_Elizax, @nottsnutter, @liampie - 2
@Chris - 1

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Only minor changes this time, but the race for third is hotting up ahead of my inevitable triumph.

ARLukomski - 213
Dripsey3 - 210
magpiejue -182
DangerousSausage - 181
gtownjohnno - 181
4everapie - 180
super_ram - 175
Dan - 169
Megan_Elizax - 165
barnet1uk - 156
DonnyNotts - 150
GrannyPie - 145
nottsnutter - 142
jimbob - 141
Chris - 103
liampie - 39
KB1862 - 21
steve61 - 7

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Round 41 is on Easter Monday and is up and running now! Go over there and post your predictions, or I'll guilt-trip you with a budgie again!

1 point, I'll pretend it's game changing.

I'm coming for you I'm coming for youoo DangerousSausage I'm coming for you.

Unfortunately, football is unpredictable and good/bad intentions often ruin clubs.

It's a sad story of how dreams can turn into nightmares. Malaga football club's owner, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani, had grand plans to turn the club into a money-means-nothing superpower, but financial fair play rules and failed investments, including a proposed 400 million euro marina in Marbella, left the club with unmanageable debts. Al-Thani was removed as club president in 2020 due to alleged misappropriation of funds, and the club has struggled on the field ever since. It's a cautionary tale of the dangers of chasing unrealistic dreams without proper financial planning.

It seems like the dreams of the club's owner have turned into a nightmare. The Financial Fair Play Rules banned the club from the Europa League, which made it clear that money wouldn't necessarily bring success. In addition, the owner's plans to redevelop the marina in Marbella and create thousands of new jobs with vast profits fell apart due to financial difficulties. The owner's relationship with a business partner also soured, which led to court cases and unfavorable rulings. The football club was relegated in 2018 due to unmanageable debts and, in 2020, the owner was removed as club president due to alleged misappropriation of funds. While the club's finances have stabilized under a court-appointed administrator, the football side of the business has not improved.

On 28/03/2023 at 00:28, AmericanPie said:

Thank you, for the messages we oming me back.

Actually, I haven't had the chance to keep up with things. I've had to stay in hospital for a while, and the WiFi was limited. I spent a few months recovering, but I managed to get online last Wednesday. I wasn't really bothered at first, but when I searched for Notts, I was surprised to see that they were doing so well. Most of what I knew before was about Wrexham, which seems to dominate the news.

Are Wrexham mainstream news there then? We don't have the Hollywood factor, but we've got a great team together and an excellent coach. There's an official National League stream now if you want to take in a match or two, I use it myself. Sometimes you even see the goals

Welcome back, @AmericanPie! It's fantastic to see that you have found your way back to PON.

We're thrilled to have you return to our community, and we can't wait to hear your thoughts on all things related to football. Whether it's the latest transfer news or upcoming matches, we're confident that your contributions will be insightful and engaging.

On 29/03/2023 at 20:28, DangerousSausage said:

Are Wrexham mainstream news there then? We don't have the Hollywood factor, but we've got a great team together and an excellent coach. There's an official National League stream now if you want to take in a match or two, I use it myself. Sometimes you even see the goals

Yes, it's true that Wrexham FC has generated a lot of interest recently, with the involvement of Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell. The fact that Will Ferrell flew over to watch a Wrexham game certainly caught people's attention, and the "Welcome to Wrexham" documentary has helped to push the club even further into the public eye. The club has become more popular because of the exposure famous people and the eyes that they bring to the club, 

I've seen Tiernan Brooks play for the youth team numerous times, and he has grown and matured. Out of all the youth keepers I've had the pleasure of watching in the last 10 years, Brooks is by far the most promising. It's rare to see such a young keeper with a good grasp of vocal commands and a talent for reading the game. Most young keepers are decent shot-stoppers and react well, but Brooks is on a different level and will only get better with experience.

I had hoped to witness more of Tiernan Brooks on the pitch after Sam Slocombe sustained his injury. However, I believe that Luke Williams made the correct decision by excluding Brooks from the team since it would have been unfair to Archie Mair if he had been replaced once Brooks' international duties had come to an end.

Out of curiosity, does anyone have information regarding whether Brooks played for Ireland U21's team?

With his focus intact, he has the potential for a bright career. It's my sincere hope that Notts County will provide him with more chances to play in the next season, as I don't believe we need to depend on the loan market for a goalkeeper. It's important that we cultivate young talent and give them the necessary support to develop their skills and reach their full potential.