Is it me?????

[BanjoPie]

Just not feeling the usual excitement for the start of a new season. I am getting older so perhaps the desire is waining although not alot of talk on this forum about it either - anyway, lets hope we get a good start at Coventry and have a brilliant season.

[sidders]

Just not feeling the usual excitement for the start of a new season. I am getting older so perhaps the desire is waining although not alot of talk on this forum about it either - anyway, lets hope we get a good start at Coventry and have a brilliant season.

Football pales by comparison with a magnificent sporting occasion like Mo Farah's stunning victory last night. Plus supporting Notts has been very wearing over the past few seasons. Expectations have been dampened. Most fans think a top half finish is the most that can be expected. Not exactly riveting stuff, is it?

[Notts78]

I love the opening weekend... not so bothered about 1 result (obviously hope we win) but knowing I have 9 months of football to feast on. The excitement of local derbies, will we have a decent cup run or get a big gun? Will we be challenging come April next year? Dealing with the ups and inevitable downs throughout the season. This season is particularly exciting as my 4 year old (been to 3 games) really wants to come (for now). What better feeling having your son with you

[SwalePie]

I'm surprised but I'm actually feeling quite excited. Clearly, being a Notts fan, that is tempered with not a small dose of trepidation.

Will it be 'At last!' or 'Here we go again!'? Only time will tell :)

[BanjoPie]

I love the opening weekend... not so bothered about 1 result (obviously hope we win) but knowing I have 9 months of football to feast on. The excitement of local derbies, will we have a decent cup run or get a big gun? Will we be challenging come April next year? Dealing with the ups and inevitable downs throughout the season. This season is particularly exciting as my 4 year old (been to 3 games) really wants to come (for now). What better feeling having your son with you

Wish I had your enthusiasm

[SmiffyPie]

Listening to an interview several weeks ago about some Championship club or other deciding tat this season would be "consolidation" the commentator said, quite rightly, that that is the last thing supporters want to hear! Consolidation? Where is the incentive in that?? (Joe falls off the commode!!!)

[jackal2]

Listening to an interview several weeks ago about some Championship club or other deciding tat this season would be "consolidation" the commentator said, quite rightly, that that is the last thing supporters want to hear! Consolidation? Where is the incentive in that?? (Joe falls off the commode!!!)

Depends on the context. If you're Huddersfield in the Premier League or Burton in the Championship, consolidation sounds a fine target and fans know the score. However, if your owner has been boosting season ticket sales with promises of "wow" signings and minimum top seven finishes on radio and social media, then fans get a bit miffed if the reality doesn't match up.

[the_anticlough]

I'm happy the season's started and I'll try to get to as many games as I can. I'm optimistic we can be top half and vie for a play-off spot.
I'd feel more enthusiastic if Stead and Smith weren't in the squad and that their wages were combined for another new striker but you can't expect to like every decision.

[JoePass]

Listening to an interview several weeks ago about some Championship club or other deciding tat this season would be "consolidation" the commentator said, quite rightly, that that is the last thing supporters want to hear! Consolidation? Where is the incentive in that?? (Joe falls off the commode!!!)


Can't fall off my commode, it's fitted with a safety belt. As for today's game, perhaps sitting on my commode at home reading the Guardian would have been much more interesting than the game I witnessed.

[SmiffyPie]

Can't fall off my commode, it's fitted with a safety belt. As for today's game, perhaps sitting on my commode at home reading the Guardian would have been much more interesting than the game I witnessed.In the absence of a button...LIKE

[CmonUSexyStylishPies]

Depends on the context. If you're Huddersfield in the Premier League or Burton in the Championship, consolidation sounds a fine target and fans know the score. However, if your owner has been boosting season ticket sales with promises of "wow" signings and minimum top seven finishes on radio and social media, then fans get a bit miffed if the reality doesn't match up.

As we have a top 6 attendance (or thereabouts) for league two then automatic promotion/play offs should always be a realistic target. Constantly finishing below teams such as Barnet, Accrington et al who struggle to get 2,000 is depressing.

[i961pie]

Can't fall off my commode, it's fitted with a safety belt. As for today's game, perhaps sitting on my commode at home reading the Guardian would have been much more interesting than the game I witnessed.

You were doing ok Joe until you said reading the Guardian, surely nothing is that bad;D

[slack_pie]

As we have a top 6 attendance (or thereabouts) for league two then automatic promotion/play offs should always be a realistic target. Constantly finishing below teams such as Barnet, Accrington et al who struggle to get 2,000 is depressing.

Absolutely. We've been outplayed by teams with a fraction of our support and budget for years now. Why are teams like Accrington and Barnet better run than Notts?

[sidders]

You were doing ok Joe until you said reading the Guardian, surely nothing is that bad;D

It can't be much fun reading a newspaper when the likes of yourself has to consult a dictionary after every third word....

[JoePass]

It can't be much fun reading a newspaper when the likes of yourself has to consult a dictionary after every third word....


That's very trew youth, yo rate duck. However, I like the Guardian, saves me loads of money on bog paper.

[queenslandpie]

The internet of things builds one into t' commode nowadays Sid. I would have thought that you of all people would know that!!

[SmiffyPie]

It can't be much fun reading a newspaper when the likes of yourself has to consult a dictionary after every third word...."The likes of yourself" you pompous dick.

[Elite_Pie]

"The likes of yourself" you pompous dick.

Yaaaaawn. Yet another thread turned into a boring argument.

Sorry Smiffy, I couldn't resist!

[i961pie]

It can't be much fun reading a newspaper when the likes of yourself has to consult a dictionary after every third word....

??????????????????? you have me there Sid, keep taking the tablets:zzz:

[SmiffyPie]

Yaaaaawn. Yet another thread turned into a boring argument.

Sorry Smiffy, I couldn't resist!;D But I wasn't arguing. I was merely responding to an ill mannered post. The inevitable self-righteous response from the bad mannered person falls into the category of a boring argument. Any such response will not be worthy of a reply thereby displaying my amazing self-control. :zzz:

[sidders]

;D But I wasn't arguing. I was merely responding to an ill mannered post. The inevitable self-righteous response from the bad mannered person falls into the category of a boring argument. Any such response will not be worthy of a reply thereby displaying my amazing self-control. :zzz:

My comments weren't addressed to the likes of yourself, Mr Smith. When a great newspaper is attacked so viciously I will always jump to its defence.
And once again you commit the cardinal sin of attacking the poster, not the post. My comment may have been a bit OTT but that doesn't make me or my dick pompous.

[Elite_Pie]

My comments weren't addressed to the likes of yourself, Mr Smith. When a great newspaper is attacked so viciously I will always jump to its defence.
And once again you commit the cardinal sin of attacking the poster, not the post. My comment may have been a bit OTT but that doesn't make me or my dick pompous.

I am in full agreement with you both.

Just wanted to give agreement a try to see what it feels like.

[JoePass]

My comments weren't addressed to the likes of yourself, Mr Smith. When a great newspaper is attacked so viciously I will always jump to its defence.
And once again you commit the cardinal sin of attacking the poster, not the post. My comment may have been a bit OTT but that doesn't make me or my dick pompous.


"Great" newspaper, well you are more deluded than I thought. When the likes of that paperboy Owen Jones is a columnist I need make no further comment.

[sidders]

"Great" newspaper, well you are more deluded than I thought. When the likes of that paperboy Owen Jones is a columnist I need make no further comment.

I suppose if your arse has got used to the Mail, the Grauniad is a bity of an awkward shape!