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Welcome to PON @Mapperley Pie. ????????

Thankyou Fan of Big Tone and Super Ram. I'll let you into a secret I didn't really want to be a Wheelbarrow Repair man. I wanted to be a Lumberjack!!

I'm off for my Brekkie now and it's Spam Spam Spam and Spam.  

Oh No I hear you cry N

2 hours ago, Wheelbarrow repair man said:

Thankyou Fan of Big Tone and Super Ram. I'll let you into a secret I didn't really want to be a Wheelbarrow Repair man. I wanted to be a Lumberjack!!

I'm off for my Brekkie now and it's Spam Spam Spam and Spam.  

Oh No I hear you cry N

Welcome to PON @Wheelbarrow repair man. ????????

I get why fans might be annoyed, and it's easy to assume which section of our fans is causing the issue. But as a fan base, Notts has to get a grip, and everyone should try their best to be considerate. I wouldn't want to pay for a game, especially with the away travel, and have my view obstructed. It's not rocket science to stand where others are, so I'm a bit lost for words now.

Occurrences like this make me despair about people's thoughts. I believe our time in the non-league has influenced some fans negatively, but we should strive to treat others well. If they can't, stewards should intervene.

Notts County supporters have turned away games into a special occasion, something to anticipate even when the team is in poor form. While winning and good performances enhance the experience, I often find myself obstructed by taller individuals, typically in their mid-20s to early 30s, who seem more interested in socialising than supporting Notts. Some of our fans are embarrassing and lack a connection with fellow supporters.

If it came at the expense of the league, then yes, but it shouldn't be imposed on clubs as the payment would be unfair. I'm all for goal-line technology, but the price could be a hindrance to its implementation.

It appears that goal line technology is not infallible and sometimes the cameras and sensors don't confirm that the ball has crossed the line when it clearly has. Just like VAR then.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/efl-admit-goal-line-technology-7546692

It's much better than VAR, especially in terms of reliability. If the cost can be more practical, expanding it throughout the EFL would make sense. Otherwise, they could introduce it gradually in phases over a period of five seasons, delivering it to one league after the other.

Do you remember that joker Oliver King he used to write about Notts on Nottingham Live ? He once wrote Notts were owned by Derek Parvis, ring any bells ? Anyway he writes for Football League World now. He seems to think if Notts  don't get promoted or make the playoffs it's a disaster . Why ? I've said it before and I'll say it again Notts aren't ready for League 1. It may happen 2024/2025 it all depends on recruitment this Summer. I still think Notts are a side capable of attracting quality players to the Lane and over the past couple or so season's the Recruitment team have unearthed some Top Talent without breaking the Bank. Lets wait and see.

13 hours ago, Wheelbarrow repair man said:

Do you remember that joker Oliver King he used to write about Notts on Nottingham Live ? He once wrote Notts were owned by Derek Parvis, ring any bells ? Anyway he writes for Football League World now. He seems to think if Notts  don't get promoted or make the playoffs it's a disaster . Why ? I've said it before and I'll say it again Notts aren't ready for League 1. It may happen 2024/2025 it all depends on recruitment this Summer. I still think Notts are a side capable of attracting quality players to the Lane and over the past couple or so season's the Recruitment team have unearthed some Top Talent without breaking the Bank. Lets wait and see.

That's ridiculous. Why would it be a disaster for us not to make the play offs? The owners have repeated that it's all about progression. We have the 10th biggest budget in the division according to the CEO so play offs would be a stretch based on that. We've demonstrated you can find absolute gems if you're a well run club with good people - Jones, Macca, Ruben, etc, etc, all came to us as a Non League side (I know Jones was only on loan) - so if anyone leaves, I'd think there will be no shortage of players happy to replace them.

@Simon Clark I agree. Many clubs in this league would love to have players like Bostock, Crowley, Jones, Robertson, Didzy & Macca in their side. There's a very valuable bunch of players there for starters. These players wouldn't be out of place in League 1.

You'll know when Spring is really here, because as Max Bygraves used to sing When It's Spring Again I'll bring again Tulips from Amsterdam. I'll get my coat.

We’re going to get a lot of rain this year, with not much sun. I hope this is wrong but I don’t see the weather getting much better.

13 hours ago, StanfordPie said:

We’re going to get a lot of rain this year, with not much sun. I hope this is wrong but I don’t see the weather getting much better.

You’re a cheery soul @StanfordPie 

Not handball, I don’t think there’s much of an argument to be made and I think the referee made the decision too quickly.

I don’t think the referee made the correct decision. I believe if David McGoldrick felt he handled it, we would have seen a reaction from him and the Wrexham players.

Based on the highlights, I just don't see it, but perhaps the referee had a better view? Maybe it was the wrong call. I think it looks like the goal should have stood, but I do understand the decision. We wouldn't be complaining if this happened on the other foot, would we? It doesn't make it right, but we will be fine.

Granny Pie was one of us. It was incredibly sad when she passed away. She was proud of @Chris and her grandchildren. @super_ram I'm sure the many happy memories are a comfort to you. 

It’s easy to underestimate the significant role online forums play in our lives and the impact of contributors who make it a place we enjoy visiting. I was deeply saddened when I heard about GP, as she seemed to be a delightful woman with a great sense of humour. My thoughts are with the PON family, not only the immediate members but everyone who has lost someone truly special.

I can't pretend I knew Granny Pie, but I wish I had. She seemed like a lovely, spirited person who cared about others settling in. I feel terribly sorry for her family; it's such a sad loss, and you can tell how much she meant to people. That says a lot about her. I send my thoughts to the family, and I hope @super_ram can smile and raise a glass to Granny Pie.

Me again. The most obvious Macca  for Macaulay Langstaff and then Didzy for David McGoldrick. How about Jodi Electric Jones ? Just made that up myself.

33 minutes ago, Wheelbarrow repair man said:

Can we also have Managers nicknames as well Robbie ? Like Big Sam, Mad Dog Martin Allen. Players Ian Charlie McParland Stubsy or Stubbins Brian Stubbs. Hughsey Lee Hughes, there should be more but my minds gone blank, that's me , not a Notts players nickname. The Don, Don Masson.  Tommy Johno Johnson.

Done @Wheelbarrow repair man

The Irish Messi, Alan Judge was an exceptional player; even though Cal Roberts is considered the Geordie Messi, the original Irish Messi remains the best.

Football to the Yanks involves blokes in padded uniforms and helmets, and in the words of Jeremy Clarkson, a bit like Rugby which is played by Real Men.. Have you ever seen the Soccer (as they call it) chants the Yank supporters come out with? There's a comparison  on you tube showing the difference between American Fans and English Fans. The most daring chant the Yanks have is  I BELIEVE WE CAN WIN . I Kid You Not.

It was a good straight run, with good passing but the goal is standard and even if it was scored with any other players not many other than those fans of the players would be talking about that.

It was a commendable run, but labeling the goal as extraordinary suggests bias or limited exposure to impressive goals. Regarding passes, Messi has executed more exceptional ones in his career. By their standards, it's a straightforward play and a neat finish.

It is certainly going to be fascinating to see if Stuart picks Jatta either to start, or put him on the bench on Saturday.

I hope that Stuart might rest Didzy and Jatta replaces him up front supported by Macaulay.

When you see people, Jatta is one who looks like a professional athlete and possibly a footballer. I hope he proves his worth here because we need more goals. When you look at our score, there aren’t enough goals. We should have a fair number over or at 5 goals. Many simply haven’t scored or are stuck at one. It would be great to see him bring his scoring boots.

Notts has high hopes that Jatta can make a difference. It might not be immediate, but he’s here and could be someone who might be more useful next season. Now he might need to settle in and get used to things.

When the parachute payments are so blatantly unfair to the vast majority of Championship Clubs, it's hardly surprising that clubs  are going to get into trouble financially, trying to keep up with these much richer clubs.

You only have to look to the current top of the Championship to see this unfairness.

There needs to be a drastic change, starting with abolishing parachute payments and putting a cap on wages & spending on players.

Absolutely spot on @Robbie.It's not how much money a team has available to spend but how that money is spent.Too many teams chasing the dream.

Football is a big gamble, but many aren’t ready to invest over several years and establish measures to enhance their financial situation. Teams like QPR spend heavily to reach the Premier League and depend on the parachute payments for support. It might be time to abandon this approach in favour of methods that ensure teams can maintain their operations if they get relegated.

i am not the biggest fan of pancakes either, i dont make them myself even though i could. i prefer to eat healthier things, when i was younger i would have them with sugar but i dont think its something that i enjoyed as much as i would with other food. its a traditional thing which i understand, but i would rather make a cup cake.

16 minutes ago, liampie said:

i am not the biggest fan of pancakes either, i dont make them myself even though i could. i prefer to eat healthier things, when i was younger i would have them with sugar but i dont think its something that i enjoyed as much as i would with other food. its a traditional thing which i understand, but i would rather make a cup cake.

I haven't had any English style pancakes for over 25 years. I don't have so many now because I have to watch my diet, but I do love American style pancakes.

Just think of a pancake as a fried Yorkshire pudding as they are practically the same.

As a desert, try Yorkshire pudding with either syrup or jam, bloomin’ delicious!!

On 19/02/2024 at 06:10, Piethagoram said:

 

this is a great picture! something you would not believe and maybe only seen in an aminated film from disney. great photo.

On 19/02/2024 at 07:11, Piethagoram said:

 

what happened to the camera man? ???? 

I’m in awe of skilled photographers. Wildlife and aeroplanes are all challenging subjects to photograph, and when you see someone with a natural talent, it’s deserving of praise.

why is the accrington chairman getting involved with other clubs when its non of his business? hes the first to complain about others outside of stanley making comments on them. hes becoming quite an annoying figure, yes sometimes he makes sense but the days where he was interesting and insightful have long lived out their days with him being on social media.

4m is not a lot for a club at this level, maybe crawley will recoup some of their losses eventually?

Andy Holt might be on his high horse again, but he's not wrong here. 4 million pounds is a staggering amount of money to lose for a club their size when you consider the TV money and solidarity payments that League clubs get. That's well in excess of an annual wage budget at League Two level. Where on earth did it go?

when we start to see more notts players in the team of the week, it will show only positive signs. i am very pleased for jodi jones, as he does deserve to be in it.

good player, i remember him ripping was it walsall a part whilst he was here? his career seems never to have lived up to his potential which is sad.

matt tootle and david vaughan  

We've just signed Charlie Colkett from Crewe till the end of the season. That's a very recent connection.

Scott Robertson, Nicky Hunt, Mark Ellis, Thierry Audel

we have free ports? it does not seem to make much sense. surely its better to have a fair import tax rather than free ones. i might be missing all the information but it sounds like something which needs to be stopped.

i remember when pon first started in the early 2010s. it was one of those historic parts of our history that made me happy to know about.

i remember when we drew to them 1-1, then they demolished us at thier ground in the fa cup. man city was not a big team in the 90s, but its still interesting to learn about.

On 25/05/2023 at 21:19, Chris said:

@yelobeli came out of nowhere. I actually thought he was a new member as I didn't recall his username, but I was surprised to see 2016 as their joined date.

I think I'd forgotten I was ever a member!  I live 3.5 hours away. I've got back into going to games over the last 18 months since my Mum died and I've been up in Notts to see my Dad every couple of weeks.  He's about to move to Suffolk to be near me, but now that I've got back into the habit...  Plus my daughter starts at Notts Uni in September, so I can combine seeing football with seeing her.  May even drag her to a game.

26 minutes ago, yelobeli said:

I think I'd forgotten I was ever a member!  I live 3.5 hours away. I've got back into going to games over the last 18 months since my Mum died and I've been up in Notts to see my Dad every couple of weeks.  He's about to move to Suffolk to be near me, but now that I've got back into the habit...  Plus my daughter starts at Notts Uni in September, so I can combine seeing football with seeing her.  May even drag her to a game.

Sorry to read about your mum, @GrannyPie (my mum) died in February, and it's a difficult thing to overcome. It's good that you are managing to get to see your dad, though.

It's positive that you are getting back into Notts, not because of PON but for family reasons.

Let's hope we have a good season again.

You may make a fan out of your daughter! All the best to you.

im thankful for the members of pon who give me something to look forward to, i feel i have made friends and its given me somewhere i feel able to communicate. i know people will come and go, but the majority of posters are people who make me feel like i do about the site. when someone drops off or loses their way, some might not notice but i do.

everyone is probably busy right now but i hope that no matter what religion, politics, race etc we can continue to make the site fun.

i would hate to see anyone active leave.  

54 minutes ago, Piethagoram said:

 

 

The issue I have with “Breathless” is that Dr Rachel Clarke is politically motivated and so it won’t be a totally true account of what actually happened. 
I saw an interview with her and the main actress the other day and she still stated that over 200K of people died ‘of’ COVID in the country, and not ‘with’ COVID. Unfortunately we will never probably know the true number that actually died because of COVID because of the willingness at the time to write all deaths off as COVID on death certificates just because they tested positive.

if it works for him and fgr so be it, cotterill clearly is a manager who likes control of his own future. director of football can help, but i dont think many lower teams are setup right enough for them to work. the money is better spent on players.

friday i ended up doing more overtime, with all the layoffs that have been occuring its put a burden on those who have remained. im very against the reduced staff, but at the same time i want to make sure things are handled well. besides extra pay is never a bad thing, its going to be put to good use. ????

i went wrexham saturday by myself, @CliftonMagpie has been unwell and @TheSkipper was not able to get down to nottingham in time.

i actually enjoyed it, despite the awful officiating.

sunday i fetched my mums shopping and stayed over for sunday dinner. in the evening i went out with my dad and uncle for a couple of drinks.