Very good performance by Chesterfield last night at home to Derby 

Some very well taken goals against a new Championship side in a 4:0 win 

Will Chesterfield be one of the teams pushing for promotion this season?

On this evidence they might be right up there. Highlights here????

Looks like financial troubles of clubs are not just in the Football league. It is happening all over.

Six-time French champions Bordeaux accept relegation to semi-professional third division after Liverpool owners FSG pulled out of deal to buy the financially-stricken club

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13662761/Six-time-French-champions-Bordeaux-accept-relegation-semi-professional-division-Liverpool-owners-FSG-pulled-deal-buy-financially-stricken-club.html

So Now We Know. The real reason for England players tiredness is Uefa. The Governing Body is being Sued by the Top Leagues in Europe because it's over Filled the Footballing Calendar with To Many Matches. Which has Resulted in Players becoming Tired and therefore have a higher Risk of Getting Injured.

What the Premier League Fail Realise is that they feel it's Ok to send it's Top Teams to Play around the World in Money Grabbing Pre-Season games. Teams fly half way round the World to play games in Asia, Australasia and the Good Old U.S OF A. Their players aren't too tired for those Matches are they? A ticket to watch Manchester City play in the US will cost the American Punter $65 a Time. How Much Money Does Manchester United charge when the go galloping off on a Tour of the Far East?

In another Thread I have stated how Easy It Would be to Combat Footballer Fatigue. Make the Champions League just that, a Knockout tournament between only the Champions of Each Country. No Group Matches. The Same for the World Cup and Euro's just select the Top 16 Ranked Countries in the World/ Europe put them straight into the Finals. 4 Groups of 4 top two in each group qualify for the next stage. But Think of All The Money We'd Lose would be the Cry from Clubs/Countries. Well Either  Get Less Money Or Protect Your Players Health. You Can't Have It Both Ways. Which Option Do You Think Clubs Will Choose?

This may come across to some PON Members as Not Really Fair and For It To Happen many different things need to Drop into Place. But

Just Supposing.

If things Don't Work Out for Stuart Maynard at Meadow Lane and he loses his Job

And if Things Don't Work Out for Luke Williams at Swansea and he loses his Job

Would You my Fellow PON Members Like to See Luke Back In The Notts Dug Out ?

Recently, I’ve begun taking regular walks every two weeks. It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors and make the most of the improved weather. My walks have taken me to places like the Forest, Sherwood Park, and The Embankment.

I’m curious, do any fellow PON members also enjoy going for walks, whether regularly or occasionally?

Where do you prefer to go for a pleasant walk?

Worksop Town kitman Ewan Coleman leaves to join Notts County (worksopguardian.co.uk)

I’m not suggesting that the transfer fee received for Macaulay Langstaff should be spent on anything specific, nor do I expect the board to allocate the funds in any particular way. I want to begin by recognising the significant investments that have been made and how Notts has been wisely utilising funds to enhance the club’s facilities.

What I’m asking is, if you had a say, how would you choose to spend the money?

Personally, I would consider making one or two high-profile signings to uplift the fan base following the departure of such a star player. I would also contemplate investing some of the money in purchasing land for our training ground.

I have no doubt that the money will be reinvested. We may not know the exact figures and might only be able to go off the reported £750,000. For a League Two team, this might not match the fee we would have expected. We don’t know if it’s more, but based on the reported price, I’m curious about how members would like to see it spent?

Chaos at the start of the Olympics in Paris 

Football match is suspended after Moroccan fans invaded the pitch  and we're throwing firecrackers at players after Argentina had equalised in the 16th minute of injury time at the end of the match.

The game was suspended for two hours, the stadium cleared, and the match resumed. A subsequent VAR check ruled out the Argentinian goal for offside, and Morocco won the game 2:1.

VAR is certainly changing the game, but is it for the better?

Is this match and how it finished, setting a dangerous precedent?

As this site is Mainly about Notts County and other Football matters (stories on other matters do come up) I thought I'd move off the Footy angle and ask

As This Happened To You?

The other week the Wife and I were expecting visitors, they were coming round for a meal a few drinks and Pleasant Conversation. However before this came about the Wife goes into Cleaning Mode, everywhere needs to be Cleaned Polished and Hoovered the house must be Pristine, all surfaces scrubbed and Sink and Taps Polished to a shine that hurts your eyes and of course I had to help not only with the Cleaning but the meal as well, washing and preparing the Veg and finally what seems like hours of hard work everything is Ready. Our Friends who we've known for over 20 years come round and an Enjoyable Evening is Had By All.

Of course the return invitation arrives a Few Weeks Later. We arrive at our Friends Door to bet Met and Welcomed by the Lady of the House. Do come in she says then Adds You'll have to Excuse the Mess. And the First Words Out Of My Wife's Mouth?

That's Ok Don't Worry About It. And I'm Like What the ....

Hello Monday.

PSF - The Minstermen (A)

Team: York City

Date: 27/07/2024

Where: York Community 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.

Good morning, happy Friday, the sun is shining and it’s going to be a lovely day.

I’m delighted to see people joining these little chats so let’s keep it going, I’m looking forward to the weekend, I’ve got some computer work to do this morning but hopefully I can get out in the garden this afternoon with a can of beer and relax.

Park run tomorrow all being well and then football updates in the afternoon.

Whats everyone else up to?

A Big Complaint From the England camp during the Euro's was they were Tired. Here may be a Reason Why. Air Miles flown by Premier League Clubs, this Preseason.

Man Utd Chelsea and Spurs each over 12,000 miles. Brighton Newcastle Arsenal and Aston Villa each over 11,000 miles. Bournemouth Wolves 10,000 miles.

West Ham Man City 9,000 miles Palace and Liverpool 8,000 miles, Forest 5,000 miles Fulham 3,000 miles Ipswich 2,000 miles, Brentford Southampton and Leicester each over 1,000miles and Finally Everton 511 miles.

Reasons given for such Long Hauls creating a Bigger Fans Base and of course MONEY. A Vast Majority of Players don't like these trips because it means them being Away from their Families for Long Periods. But I'm sure a Big Fat Pay Cheque will more than Compensate their Absence From Their Loved Ones.

Ryley Reynolds has featured in all four preseason games for Notts so far & he is getting plenty of experience playing with the senior players.

He accompanied the squad to train in the Netherlands, then on to play a friendly with the German 4th tier side Duisburg & played the full 90 minutes in midfield for Notts.

The young midfielder has recently signed his first professional contract with the club.

The 18 year-old put pen-to-paper on a two-year deal, much to the delight of academy manager Dan Leivers.

He said: “Ryley has been a mainstay in the B Team for two years and has probably been our most consistent player across that time, contributing goals and assists from midfield.

“He’s incredibly hard-working and a very technical player who does the simple things, as well as the special things, really well.

“Everyone in the academy is really happy to see Ryley have his incredible efforts rewarded and we really appreciate the club giving him this opportunity.

“Ryley is a product of our relationship with Nottingham College, which highlights the innovative pathways we’re creating to help players make it as professional footballers.”

It appears that Ryley has the confidence of Head Coach Stuart Maynard, & I wonder if Ryley will feature on the bench when the league season begins?

By all accounts he has impressed so far in those four games, so I think Ryley will be one to keep an eye on.

Who remembers the good old Palais where I met the lovely Mrs. T. 52 years ago.

Really I would have him back at Notts if providing cover for central midfield was an option?