Michael D Pie.

Release the Ferret it's that time again. Leyton Orient 2 v 1 Cardiff City Peterborough United 1 v 0 Bolton Wanderers 🃏 Accrington Stanley 3 v 1 Barnet Chesterfield 2 v 0 Colchester United Tranmere Rovers 1 v 2 Bromley Aldershot 1 v 1 Solihull Moors Sutton United 0 v 2 York City Woking 1 v 2 Hartlepool United Freddie has spoken, let his word be accepted.

Death is always difficult to deal with especially when you know the person, a good friend of mine fought Prostrate Cancer for 4 years but it took him in the end after a hard fight and plenty of positive effort. Up and out early this morning, it's quite mild and very quiet outside. Probably the lull before the storm, we'll see. @DangerousSausage my thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends family and friends. Tough times. 🙏

@super_ram get well soon, honey, butter and sugar warmed in the microwave is the way according to my nana. (I know they didn't have them back in the day, she used a pan of water on the open fire and ingredients in a tough glass). I have just thawed out from Monday's walk to work and back, and done it again today so I will probably be thawed by Saturday 🥶 all ready for our away trip to Oldham on the television. Glad to hear @Fan of Big Tone keeping warm in this climate is a must for us pensioners 😀 and as you say this very kind government of ours has contributed towards the cost.

I think @Fan of Big Tone has hit the nail on the head. A promising young talent for developing and hopefully not selling. A building block in Notts County's future structure, looking long term. COYP

Hope that you made a snowman or two before leaving @Fan of Big Tone 😂 Back safe and sound eh? Walked to work this morning and it was absolutely freezing 🥶 This was me trying to do my steps and get a little fitter this year. So cold, I even walked back, silly me or not i made it mine. Might even try again tomorrow. Happy days 😃

Once again into the breach of another New Year, how many resolutions have been made and how long will they last? As the days get longer and reality returns are we looking for some guidance or maybe a touch of inspiration to move forwards into the days ahead 🤔 Whatever it is, I really do hope your wishes and plans come to fruition for one and all. My pockets of enthusiasm are full to the brim. 🤠🖖

Welcome @Gloucester Pie to the world of wonderful we have here at Pon. COYP

Good to have you on board @Ros I hope you enjoy the camaraderie and friendliness of our site.

Me and Freddie ride again Blackburn Rovers 1 v 1 Charlton Athletic Hull City 2 v 0 Watford Plymouth Argyle 3 v 1 Burton Albion Reading 2 v 2 Stockport County Wycombe Wanderers 0 v 2 AFC Wimbledon 🃏 Barnet 1 v 2 Crewe Alexandra Barrow 1 v 0 Bristol Rovers Walsall 2 v 2 Fleetwood Town All picked by Freddie the Ferocious Ferret, under the guiding hand of best friend and confidant Michael.

Simple answer to yesterday, poor performance by the whole team, including management and no plan 'B' 10,000 fans gave up their plans and hard earned money to support the team, with what reaction, simply nothing. Even staunch, dedicated fans are questioning the choices, playing style and application. Let's hope that we can re-boot and come out with something against Gillingham. ⚽️

Embrace 2026. Another year again sails on by, Quicker than a blink of your eye. Looking back have no regret, Of failing targets not been met. Forward thinking into pasturesnew, Planning for the future is good to do. Attempting things not tried before, Swimming, gym, a spin on the dance floor. Whatever journey comes your way, Tread the path of courage, and on it stay. A Kaleidoscope of chance will present, Sculpturing your life to some extent. Grasp everything you can with open arms, Make life happy without any qualms. This message is sent with love and a tear, We wish one and all a Happy New Year. Michael and Tracey. COYP.

Great to hear you are enjoying family time in Norfolk, the RSPB reserve is a place i would love to go, what a wonderful variety of wild birds you saw. Sounds like a lovely evening awaits and with the odd tipple to boot. Enjoy your time together it is very special. Happy New Year to you and yours.

Enter "The Ferret" a bit like enter the dragon but without Bruce Lee. Southampton 3 v 1 Millwall Swansea City 2 v 2 West Bromwich Albion Leyton Orient 1 v 2 AFC Wimbledon Reading 2 v 1 Burton Albion 🃏 Wigan Athletic 1 v 1 Barnsley Fleetwood Town 2 v 1 Grimsby Town Shrewsbury Town 0 v 2 Bristol Rovers Swindon Town 2 v 1 Gillingham A collective from Michael & Freddie to bring joy and peace into the New Year.

Rod Macdonald would of been top of my tree, but injury sidelined him and the rest is history. Tom Iorpenda even after the ups and downs has settled and now is in a class of his own. Looking forwards to watching him for the rest of the season. Without Matthew Dennis and his goals, where would we be. Seems to drift in and out of games to me, but a good asset to the squad. Jacob Bedeau a great defender, playing with total confidence, enhanced now with the captains armband is my pick of the bunch. This season (I agree with @theAnticlough ) the depth of squad players, and quality at that, is giving Martin good all round backup whichever team he picks. And as @Robbie says Consistency is now the key to where we go and where we end up. COYP

Believe in my aid "The footballFerret" He chooses the scores. Leicester City 2 v 1 Derby County Oxford United 1 v 3 Swansea City Blackpool 1 v 1 Rotherham United Peterborough United 2 v 0 Reading 🃏 Plymouth Argyle 0 v 2 Wycombe Wanderers Chesterfield 3 v 1 Cambridge United Gillingham 2 v 2 Colchester United Grimsby Town 1 v 0 Shrewsbury Town Come on Freddie do your thing.

Platt was the only stand out player for me, but after the first 25 or so minutes we disappeared. No fight no cohesion nothing.

Christmas Gratitude. Christmas time is here again, Is it perfume or could be a Train. A visit from Santa guaranteed, Maybe he's brought a trusty steed. The pressure is on Mum and Dad, Get it right or someone will be sad. Hope you've listened to every chat, Idea's galore gleaned from that. The latest trend or fashion phase, Will bring a smile to their face. A little tech that's up to date, Everyone's dream, it's not too late. Whatever gift you are fortunate to receive, Be happy, grateful and always believe. Merry Christmas to one and all. 🎄🎉

Boxing day Pies. Now then crunch time is nigh, Notts County aiming for the sky. All players fit ready and well, Giving Martin the job from hell. We the fans stand side by side, Beating hearts full of pride. Boxing day at 3 is the time, They put their bodies on the line. Chesterfield the team to beat, Hope they can deal with defeat.

Nice piece of poetry @DangerousSausage one to be proud of. Now then crunch time is nigh, Notts County aiming for the sky. All players fit ready and well, Giving Martin the job from hell. We the fans stand side by side, Beating hearts full of pride. Boxing day at 3 is the time, They put their bodies on the line. Chesterfield the team to beat, Hope they can deal with defeat. Stoke City 1 v 0 Preston North End West Bromwich Albion 2 v 2 Bristol City Burton Albion 1 v 2 Northampton Town Luton Town 2 v 0 Wycombe Wanderers 🃏 Accrington Stanley 1 v 1 Barrow Gillingham 2 v 1 Cambridge United Eastleigh 0 v 1 Woking Solihull Moors 3 v 1 Tamworth

@Michael D Pie. wins the prize for best poetry, but unfortunately there are no points for that. Thank you for that wonderful accolade @DangerousSausage but that will not put grub on the table. A second thank you for all the work you do, just to keep us on the edge of reality looking to get it right, well at least get more than 1 or 2 or even 3 😁 I know keep trying (not dancing). 😖⚽️

One of the best footballing performances of this season by the boys today. Every individual gave their all, and that made for a great game, just the goals were missing from that performance and what can you expect when top of the league turns up purposely to spoil and parks the bus. A point keeps us up there where we need to be, within striking distance of the pinnacle. An unbeaten December, let's keep it that way at Chesterfield this Boxing Day. COYP.

8 more sleeps to go, ho ho ho ho ho. QPR 1 v 3 Leicester City🃏 Sheffield United 2 v 2 Birmingham City Doncaster Rovers 2 v 0 Plymouth Argyle Lincoln City 1 v 1 Cardiff City Rotherham United 2 v 1 Huddersfield Town Barnet 1 v 2 Salford City Fleetwood Town 0 v 1 Gillingham Oldham Athletic 2 v 1 Tranmere Rovers After all games this weekend, Only one message we shall send. All will be staring up at the summit, Not on the telly, Wallace and Gromit. Top of league 2 will be no surprise, Looking down on all others, the Super Pies. COYP.

I agree with @Robbie sometimes the order of the dark arts becomes a necessity, and all teams utilise this when necessary. Our Team did what they needed to do and showed the confidence of togetherness and working for each other, all we need now is another gritty performance against Walsall on Saturday. COYP ⚽

Another gritty performance by the boys. I think slowly but surely Martin is building a team that is resilient to the 90 plus minutes games both home and away. I agree with @theAnticlough Bedau was solid in defence and Matty Dennis played very well, putting in a great performance with another exquisite finish for us. Bring on Walsall. COYP.

Avast there me hearties, splice the main brace. Portsmouth 2 v 1 Blackburn Rovers Wrexham 3 v 0 Watford 🃏 Burton Albion 1 v 1 Wycombe Wanderers Peterborough United 2 v 2 Northampton Town Stockport County1 v 0 Stevenage Cheltenham Town1 v 2 Harrogate Town Chesterfield 2 v 2 Barnet Crawley Town 1 v 2 Oldham Athletic Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum. Good luck and all the best to all participants.