Happy Birthday to my wonderful mum! @GrannyPie

We'll be round to see you shortly, please remind @super_ram that it's Christmas and we have some presents (why he didn't realise this is beyond me).

Have a lovely day Granny, feel free to make use of those sticks with the old ram as much as you want. x

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Who can fill Jim O'Brien boots?

With him likely to be out for some time, if not the rest of the season. Who can step forward and take his boots?

http://www.bromleyfc.tv/site/marc-anthony-bolsters-defence/

Highly rated this player today

I've always had a soft spot for Notts. Maybe it's because you resist the allure of past glories across the Trent. Maybe it's because of the numerous Blades/Notts connections (our current manager for one).

Either way, I've kept an eye on you for years now and was gutted by your relegation. Here's hoping you do a Luton or Lincoln.

UTB

I know it's early but would like to wish all Notts fans a happy New Year!

What did everyone get for Christmas?

welcome to pon @Dane Arnold

Slocombe 6 - Commanding when he had to be

Kelly-Evans 6 - Got stuck in when needed and made a good clearance to avoid a certain goal 

Rawlinson 8 - Once again, puts his head in where it hurts. Aerial colossus. Could have had a goal if he stuck his toe out

Lacey 7 - So much better with him in defence

McCrory 6 - Got up the line on occasions and got stuck in

Boldewijn 6 - Was doing bits on the left and then was deployed on the right where is impact limited. Had a chance at a shot 2nd half in which he did not shoot

Rose 5 - Too many times lost the second ball and didn't go forward enough. Scrappy game for him

Doyle 6 - Was trying to urge the team on and got involved but like Rose, lost too many second balls

Osborne 5 - Not his day. Did well on the right first 10 but then was switched to the left for no reason and impact limited after that. Subbed early 

Wootton 7 - Held it up really well as he battled against the Maidenhead defenders

Dennis 6 - Made alright runs first half. Completely missed his header from a free kick. Nothing of note in the second

Tyson 5 - Didn't really do owt in his time on the pitch

Thomas 5 - Not much nof note 

To one and all.

I want to take the opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

With the early present of 3 points against AFC Halifax, I think we can put football to the back of our minds and focus on the festive season with our families (until Boxing Day at least).

It's that time of year where spreading love, togetherness and being thankful for what you have - is the most important thing.

I know, I won't be the only fan of Notts County FC that is grateful that we have a football club.

Please take a moment to help spread the festive joy, take count of what we have and come back eager to finish what has been started in 2019.

whats your favourite christmas film?

Who do you think will be next to leave Notts permanently?

I think Tom Crawford might end up being released, I can't see him earning a lot in wages and I think Neal Ardley will now want to strengthen his pack.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Comley

A dominant midfield performance from this guy. Perhaps Notts should look to sign, a real Neal Bishop style performance

So here we are, the first prediction league round of a brand new decade. The rules are the same, kick-off is 3pm on Wednesday, and remember your jokers!

Sheffield Wednesday v Hull City

Bristol City v Brentford

Fleetwood Town v Sunderland

Gillingham v Portsmouth

Forest Green Rovers v Exeter City

Oldham Athletic v Scunthorpe United

Boreham Wood v Barnet

Chorley v Wrexham

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Reckord

Accomplished left back with a good League pedigree

Based on a mean of 5.5

Slocombe 7.5 fantastic save towards the end...Distribution too slow at times, booked for time wasting too.

Kelly Evans  7 surprised to be included given Solihull's aerial game but did not disappoint.. His best position may turn out to be an Alan Judge role

Rawlinson 7 Some good headers won, distribution is a little wayward

Lacey 7.5 Looks a class above

Bakayogo 7 Sound, not much going forward

Doyle 7 Leading the midfield, calm and dictated play

Crawford 4 May seem harsh but was clueless when in space, he seemed to choose the wrong option time and time again

Rose 7.5 Stepping up performances, that block right at the end!

Tyson 6 Match ready? 

Thomas 7 Calm finish to win the game

Wootton 7.5 Won the key challenge to set up the winner... We need to sign this guy permanently but suspect other EFL clubs are looking

Game 28 - The Moors (A)

Team: Solihull Moors

Date: 12/28/19

Where: Damson Park

What line-up should Neal Ardley opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?

Have your say below, join in with the Pride of Nottingham match discussion.

The busy Christmas period continues with round 24 of the PON prediction league. This round of matches is on SUNDAY at 3pm, as that's when the proper football is (only the Pr€mier League and Bananarama League are playing on Saturday, and who cares about them?).

QPR v Hull City

Millwall v Brentford

Doncaster Rovers v Sunderland

Fleetwood Town v Bristol Rovers

Rotherham v Peterborough

Colchester United v Exeter City

Grimsby Town v Crawley Town

Newport County v Leyton Orient

We associate many things with Christmas - spending time with family, helping the needy, eating turkey and stuffing, celebrating the birth of Jesus if you're into that. But take a minute to think what Christmas is really, truly about - doing the next round of predictions for the PON prediction league. And then post them below before kick-off on Boxing Day. The usual rules apply 

Hull City v Nottingham Florist

Cardiff City v Millwall

Shrewsbury Town v Rotherham United

Southend United v Milton Keynes

Macclesfield Town v Grimsby Town

Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle

Barnet v Boreham Wood

Stockport County v Halifax Town

Game 27 - The Magpies (H)

Team: Maidenhead United

Date: 12/26/19

Where: Meadow Lane

What line-up should Neal Ardley opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?

Have your say below, join in with the Pride of Nottingham match discussion.

Do you have any plans for Christmas?

best notts players you have seen in each position?

goalkeeper

defender

midfielder

striker

Game 26 - The Shaymen (A)

Team: FC Halifax town

Date: 21/12/19

Where: The Shay

What line-up should Neal Ardley opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?

Have your say below, join in with the Pride of Nottingham match discussion.

Sorry it's a late one this week, was up at 8 and was called into work for 9 finished at 16:15, instead of finishing at 14:00, but that's working life for me 

The place where I work got Just-Eat installed. So lunch and dinner rushes have been a lot more busier what they used to be like, along with all of the uber orders as well. 

Wednesday night I spent the night with @ARLukomski went to the final ever quiz at Widecombe Fair, which has been part of our lives for nearly 2 years. 

Took my brother out to buy his christmas presents and after that we went and visited family. Apart from all hectic stuff that's been going off at work, I've had a pretty quiet week.

How has everyone elses weeks been? 

Finally, I hope you all have a lovely christmas and enjoy spending time with your families 

Fitzsimons 7 - Quick distribution and good hands. Good to see him have a good game

Brindley 6 - Created a good chance in the first half when he exploited the available space and put a decent ball in. Should do it more but doesn't

Rawlinson 8 - Comfortable on the ball and bought it out of defence. Real shout for player of the season so far

Lacey 8 - Intelligent and good with the ball at his feet. Gave Ross an option to play out from the back all the time

McCrory 6 - Defensively still questionable and not much going forward but put in a tackle on the odd occasion 

Shields 6 - Ran his guts out and played on despite a knock. Gave the Halifax full back a hard time 

Rose 8 - Wow. Mitch Rose or Frank Lampard? Exceptional volley and scored a penalty. Going forward he was brilliant and supported the attack excellently. That's the Mitch Rose we want

Doyle 7 - Didn't play too deep which really helped us going forward. Kind of played CM rather than CDM with Rose playing further forward. Glued it together nicely 

Boldewijn 7 - Teased Halifax and ran at his man. Got beyond his opposite man on occasions too. When told to play out wide the wingers are great. 

Wootton 9 - This guy is just too good for this level. Two more goals. Link up play brilliant again. Positioning good too. First priority in Jan is signing him permanently. It takes all priority over everything else. Get this man in

Thomas 7 - Intelligent runs. Spurned a few chances but him and Wootton work really well together

Subs

Dennis 6 - Put himself about and almost scored a world class curler 

Crawford 6 - Shored up the midfield as we saw out the game. Decent passing 

Kelly-Evans 6 - Got stuck in and brought it forward. Putting pressure on Brindley now 

Hello and welcome! This is the start of a busy period for the prediction league, with no fewer than four rounds in the space of 12 days! So there will be loads of points up for grabs...

These matches kick off on Saturday at 3pm as usual. And, as Yoda would say, "Forget your jokers do not."

Fulham v Leeds United

QPR v Charlton Athletic

Bolton v Southend

Bristol Rovers v Peterborough United

Forest Green v Swindon Town

Mansfield Town v Northampton Town

Torquay United v Chesterfield

Hartlepool v Dagenham & Redbridge