Transfer news: Notts County midfielder Neal Bishop attracting interest

A host of clubs are checking on Notts County midfielder Neal Bishop, Sky Sports understands.

The 31-year-old has emerged as one of the top schemers in League One and now his situation is being closely monitored.

Bishop joined County from Barnet in 2009 and has been an ever-present since, starting over 150 league games.

Now Sky Sports understands that the likes of Barnsley, Blackpool, Milton Keynes Dons and Sheffield United are all keeping tabs on him.

A spokesman for McHale Sports, who look after Bishop, confirmed: "There is some interest in Neal.

"It is something that we will be looking at in the summer."

I have a lot of respect for Neal, he's been getting some comments which seem harsh, others very unfair. Right now there's only a handful of players who seem to have the ability to change things, well they all do but he's showing a consistent basis that he is an important player. He tries to get stuck in, although I wouldn't be overly concerned if he was to leave.

We've got a good midfield lineup, so if some additions came in who gave to the squad/side would could cope.

Would be very sad, he's our last link to the championship winning side, he cares and is very passionate about the right support. I don't know of many players who comes to speak with fans, gets involved and tries to be a pillar of the community in this sense but like Ben Davies I'd be gutted, though I can live with it. It's players like Judge who can only get better that annoys me, yet the Clough video I linked on here you can't buy players with Bishop's experience, his reading and knowledge is an asset. Okay, I'm going in circles here. LOL

I hope we dont plan on selling him even if theres a good offer because hes one of our players and as it proves with lee hughes... we have not been able to sign a striker to make up for the loss.

I hope its just a rumour going around or nothings going to come of it.

i agree with cheeky

 

we cant afford to loose bish.....were still missing hughes after some months now!

Players come and players go at football clubs, I understand that but I for one will be sad when the days comes that we say goodbye to Bish, he is my favourite Notts player because I am sure he really does care about what happens on the pitch, I sit near the players tunnel and can see close up the exasperation on his face when we lose. He may not always have a fantastic game but I know that whatever happens Bish will give 100% when he crosses that line.

 

I can forgive players having an off day, they aren't premiership players we can't expect them to be outstanding all the time but I hate it when they are perceived to be not trying, I don't think you could ever level that accusation at Bish.

Just seen this http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/skipper-here-to-stay-721504.aspx

 

Good news.

Just seen this http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/skipper-here-to-stay-721504.aspx

 

Good news.

Yes, good news.

would not want bishop to leave, the midfield would fall apart without him. good leader!

When I attended the Bury match a few weeks ago I didn't know what to expect.I had an impression in my mind made up from what I had heard on the radio and from fans.One thing that stood out to me on the day was the way Bishop tried.He reminded me a little of how Dave Mackay was with Derby's younger players(and the older ones too)in Brian Clough's early days.I'm pleased for you Notts fans that he seems to be staying.

Glad that he doesn't plan to leave

 

Thanks for adding that Tony!

Well, looking forward to the summer break now. F5 key on the keyboard eagerly awaiting news of new players.

I'm hoping theres some news on new players too, also hoping the big players don't leave us.

We can't afford to lose Neal, I like him as captain but I do think he needs to quieten down a little.

It doesn't look like we'll be offering any of the out of contract players a new contract. Judge will no doubt have already signed pre contract terms with a new club. I guess it'll be a championship side but not sure which one!

It doesn't look like we'll be offering any of the out of contract players a new contract. Judge will no doubt have already signed pre contract terms with a new club. I guess it'll be a championship side but not sure which one!

May I ask what makes you think this @MuddyPatchPie ? 

Does anyone know who is out of contract and Isn't Jeff Hughes out of contract? I think it would be a shame if we lost certain first team players but will see, it makes me curious.