Jimmy Sirrel Stand

The players look really happy to be back for preseason training., They have much to be happy about. Six new quality players joining them. A squad to challenge the best teams in the league.

Sad to see him go but probably for the best.

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2024/june/27/welcome--new-website/ It appears that clubs are now opting for unique websites. Personally, I had a preference for the old design. The new one seems a bit sophisticated, almost as if it’s meant for a restaurant or hotel. I’m confident that it will grow on me in time. You can spot the difference by visiting the websites of other league teams, such as Hartlepool United. The website of Grimsby Town looks rather appealing. I’m uncertain about the extent of Notts’ involvement in the new design. https://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/

For those who hate stats, and are only concerned by the wins & losses look away now! You can look at them and see how we rank compared to other teams here: https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/teams/9819/stats/notts-county/teams I’ve picked out a few eye-catching ones, it starts off really bad and gets slowly better, so… We rank as the worst team in the league when it comes to: Penalties conceded: 17! That’s 8 more penalties than the next worse who were Walsall with 9! The average is about 6 so we’ve basically given away 11 goals! Possession won in the final third: 2.8 (times per match). Now this really surprised me, because this is supposed to be…

It's been Reported that England Fans threw Plastic Beer Cups at England Manager Gareth Southgate. It's Now been reported by some Unnamed Journalist that Plastic Beer Cups were thrown from all Angles and several hit section where England Player's Family and Friends sat. According to Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa his Brother was Hit but was fine after the Incident. It was also Stated that None of the England Players Family or Friends were recognised, and None were Deliberately Targeted. Konsa also Stated that Southgate hadn't spoken to the Players regarding the Beer Cups being thrown at him. When Pressed further Konsa said things like this Happen In Football. We try Not to…

Hold on to your hats.

Well! His instagram seems to have been taken down?

It will be at home on 10 August, Rushcliffe Rovers play at home 17th

Welcome to Notts Curtis Edwards. "He can play in various midfield roles, which gives us more flexibility and depth, and is a fantastic technician who’s also very hard-working and mobile between both boxes"

This just in, according to Wales on line Swansea are thinking of Making a sizeable bid for Macca. Despite Macca's appointment as Club Captain and a Step Up to the Championship the Swans manager Luke Williams is Confident that Macca could make the move. It is reported, but no names were mentioned that Williams has had conversations with players on the Lap Top. There were several mistakes in the story, one stating Williams signed Langstaff from Gateshead, which is false, as Macca had already been signed before Williams was appointed. I have stated in other Threads that I wouldn't be surprised if Swansea came in for Macca. He and Williams had a good relationship at No…

Just a concern that, from a financial aspect, Rawlo, Stone and Randall havent yet departed

Would you consider having Tom Crawford back at Notts? In his time with us, he was a player who simply required more experience and opportunities to enhance his skills. I always felt he performed adequately, with several impressive displays. However, he needed more time on the pitch. I think he has gained this experience at Hartlepool United. We are currently missing a player who can advance the ball forward and has a knack for scoring in the central midfield position. Crawford is a good player. He's keen to regain possession and would likely be content as a squad member. Including him, Scott Robertson, and Matt Palmer would all be beneficial additions. What are …

His stats from the 2023-24 season PLD 40 Accurate passes - 1,073/1,514 (70.9%) Accurate long balls - 79 Tackles won - 30 Clearances - 145 Headed clearances - 84 Recoveries - 193 Ground duels won - 83/143 (58%) Aerial duels won - 119/207 (57.5%)

As with all Sports many Players, Drivers and Riders end up with a Nickname. This got me thinking and I've found Nicknames of Football Players, there are a Dozen Listed here to Start With Ten well known ones and a Couple I've made up. I'd be interested in what Nicknames other PON Members Know and read their Lists. Alan Hinton - Gladys. Stanley Mathews - The Wizard of Dribble David McGoldrick - Didzy Lev Yashin - The Black Spider Ole Gunner Solskjaer- The Baby Faced Assassin Now the ones I've come up with Franz Beckenbauer - The Kiaser. Pele - …

Is the Goalkeeping coach the most underappreciated member of the technical team? The Goalkeeping Coach is a relatively new position & many fans are unaware of their importance to a modern football team where the role of the goalkeeper has changed to what they were expected to do in the past. Notts have a Goalkeeping Coach and he has become a very important member of the Coaching team. The following article discusses the role of a Goalkeeping Coach & how they work within modern Coaching Teams. https://goalkeeper.com/news-and-media/exclusives/post/the-goalkeeper-coach-underappreciated-mastermind

I do not know whose job it is to make a decision, but may I suggest Notts play Movin’ On Up by Primal Scream before or after each home game. A well-known song with gospel connotations that has worn well since it was first released in 1990. The lyrics epitomise Notts County and the journey we are on as we Move On Up, with the owners commitment to getting into the next league, and the next… The lyrics reflect the transformative love that we supporters - old and new, young and old - have for our ancient team. I really think it could become something. A statement of intent. Please listen Primal Scream - Movin on Up (Lyrics) (youtube.com) Lyr…

This is a very interesting and revealing stat that the Notts squad were clearly lacking the top three when it came to squad League 2 experience. I think that it clearly shows that we need to recruit experienced League 2 players for next season, to have a much better chance of being promoted from this league.

Tobi Adebayo-Rowling has been released and I don't think Chicksen will play a big part next season, even if he hasn't been transfer listed. Will Randall has been transfer listed and I wouldn't be surprised if he went back to Sutton. That leaves us with Aaron Nemane and Jodi Jones to play RWB and LWB respectively. Whilst they are predominantly attack minded, it is obvious we need some wing-backs who are more adept defensively and can offer some more balance to the side. They have to be comfortable with defending, especially one-on-one, but also provide the necessary supporting going forward. They can't be too attack minded like Jodi but not too defensive minded like C…

So, as I said in a previous topic, I have an excel doc with defenders on it with stats included. I have done this for each position which, in my opinion, is needed for Notts in the summer. We will start in goal. It is clear that we will be recruiting a new number 1 this summer with Stone on the transfer list, Slocombe in his mid 30's and Brooks maybe not fully ready to be No.1. Alex Bass, in my opinion, was one of the best goalkeepers in the division last season. He was commanding of his area xGOT is the expected number of goals a goalkeeper is expected to concede, based on the chances the opposition team have against him. So if your goals conceded i…

I'm not sure if this story would be of any interest. But the Wife said I should tell it anyway. So here goes. After clinching promotion to the Old First Division a Friend and I along with his Dad went along to the Old Baseball Ground to watch Derby play Newcastle. It was a hell of a job finding a place to park and eventually my Friend Dave's Dad had to park well away from the ground it's self. After the match which Derby lost 1-0, to I think a Malcom McDonald goal. Dave's Dad told us to stand next to a section of high fencing which ran down one side and protected a car park.. Stay there and don't move, while I go and find the car we were told. Anyway we were there f…