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I’m not sure how this escaped my notice, but you’ve been a member since September 2023. I’d like to extend a warm welcome to you, @Morten Johansen. It’s wonderful to see you on PON.

Hello, @Mark Holland. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. I hope you enjoy being a part of PON.

Hello, @jake008. It's always nice to see new members joining. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham.

It will be a good test. I’m always curious to see how we perform against teams that are at a higher level than us. Playing against Wycombe will provide valuable insight for the club. Hopefully, fans will show patience as we head into the new season, particularly with Stuart Maynard. There’s no need for any drastic changes at the moment, and friendlies shouldn’t result in calls for his dismissal.

He appears to be a promising player with the potential to improve with more playing time. Having been at Arsenal, he should possess the quality. Much like Lewis Macari, he could be the future in a few seasons if he signs.

It’s beneficial that the club and Will Randall have decided to go their separate ways. He never seemed to fit in and lacked the motivation to succeed. He’ll likely join a National League team and restart his career. It was worth a shot, but it’s not always possible to rely on players to replicate their success from smaller teams in a competitive squad.

I think Richard Brindley being played as a centre-back and out of position may not have done him any favours from an EFL perspective. Adapting to a three-at-the-back formation has taken him out of his natural position, and I wouldn’t be surprised if this is why he hasn’t signed for a bigger club. It seems a lot of former Notts players end up at Eastleigh or Gateshead these days.

It’s difficult to see where he would have fit in, as those positions are areas where we have already signed and strengthened players. I don’t think he would have been given much consideration had he stayed here, so making an offer and selling him seems like a good decision. If he performs well, Norwich deserves credit, with some going to our academy. But look at how most other young players have ended up in recent years.

It was a good game, not much else to say really. The positives are that both teams Notts played against seemed balanced. I think the story would have been different if we had played with our first XI, but that’s beside the point. Alfreton did well to take the lead twice, putting Notts on the defensive. Not that Notts didn’t have opportunities, but it’s clear that fitness is an area we need to improve.

Sam Stubbs came with a lot of expectations, being Alan Stubbs’ son. At the age of 20, he should have achieved more, but that wasn’t the case. He seemed a promising prospect, but he needed time, time that Notts couldn’t afford to give him then. After all, it was a loan. https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2019/january/stubbs-joins-on-loan-310119/

I’m surprised they aren’t making more cutbacks. The club has been squandering money on transfer fees. It’s not as if the club has won any significant accolades recently, yet they continue to operate as if they have.

As Notts fans will know, when things are going well, everything else seems to fall into place. It’s encouraging to see the healthy sales of season tickets. For a club of our stature, this must be a pleasing sight for the board, showing that their hard work is drawing fans back, season after season. Given our recent performance, it’s not surprising. The squad is filled with players who represent the club admirably, and we are fortunate to be owned by individuals who spend money judiciously. They don’t splurge on a single player, but spread their investments across multiple players, recruiting exceptionally well. At our level, one might expect more mistakes, so it’s gratifying to see this isn’t the case.

Hello, @TimB. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. There a lot of very thoughtful posters and plenty of content to join in with.

It’s great to see Tom Crawford joining a club where he’s likely to be a first-team player. It seems like a wise choice for both him and the club.

Welcome @Bertinez to PON, hope to see you join in with the discussions here.

Welcome @i961pie to PON, hope to see you join in with the discussions here.

I ponder whether footballers who earn millions regard themselves as fortunate. Regrettably, Tommy Lawton was born too early to receive the earnings he merited. Despite this, he was an exceptional player. In his twilight years, he should have been treated like royalty. If he were still with us today, things might have been vastly different. It’s a thought that makes one reflect on the changing times in football. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-35360384

Hateley is indeed one of Notts’ finest strikers, standing shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Tommy Lawton, Jackie Sewell, and Les Bradd. Much like them, Hateley had the knack of scoring not just with his feet, but also with his head. Truly a remarkable player!

He’s had some successful seasons with Notts, but now he’s in the twilight of his career. In the future, I’d be delighted to see Connell Rawlinson return as a guest at Meadow Lane. He’s performed exceptionally well, it’s just unfortunate that our progression requires someone more agile and quick. Wishing him all the best!

Welcome to PON, @BiggestPieInGlasgow. Will you be the biggest Pie on here?

Regrettably, this is the price of success, but I hope he remains with us. We have goals yet to be achieved and he has more records to break. I hope he chooses to stay where he feels comfortable and fits in perfectly.

Autism doesn’t determine your identity, @liampie. You do. You’re a vital part of what shapes the Pride of Nottingham. It’s a wonderful community.

It would be somewhat odd to think that the club would consider signing someone from a rival league team before making a bid for our most crucial player. That kind of money could lead to unreasonable demands for player fees, so I’m more inclined to believe it’s separate from the rumoured interest in Macaulay Langstaff.

The site looks fantastic, but just as you become familiar with one and know where everything is, they change it. However, it does look much more professional now.

I don’t envision it happening just yet. I believe the club will aim to secure all their targets, but they might allow someone to potentially sign Macaulay Langstaff. The moment a team receives a substantial fee for a player, others expect you to pay a premium for players. If we are to progress, we need to recruit first and then evaluate our options. I don’t foresee him leaving us in the near future.