http://m.nottinghampost.com/Notts-County-plotting-triple-swoop-Magpies-open/story-29370413-detail/story.html

So it looks as though we are trying to sign three players, Dickinson (excellent signing if we pull it off) a midfielder and a goalkeeper(more than likely back up), all key positions we need to address in my opinion. I'd like to hope sign an extra defender as well as Dickinson as that defence was awful last season and one player won't fix that. It's crucial that we sign another striker too because we have Stead - you know what you get with him, Mcleod hit and miss, Gibson is a wildcard he could be great or he could be awful, Campbell/Snijders are wingers for me rather than strikers. So a striker who gives us something different would be ideal. Is that positivity creeping into Meadow Lane again? 

So, the final round of group games, kicking off on the 19th. Don't forget your jokers!

Switzerland v France

Russia v Wales

Ukraine v Poland

Croatia v Spain

Sweden v Belgium

Iceland v Austria

Kyle De Silva has left the club by mutual consent according to BBCRNS

I thought he was a half decent player when he played against Huddersfield last year but he was poor against Salford and never played for notts again

http://mobile.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/kyle-de-silva-departs-by-mutual-consent-3149750.aspx?platform=hootsuite

We start off at Yeovil away! And end the season away at Newport!

We play Mansfield away on Saturday 8th October and at home on Saturday 14th January.

http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/?site=desktop

Has anyone heard anything about whether we're having a new kit next season, and what it'll look like?

As we weren't even paying our bills at the back end of the season, I doubt anyone got around to sorting out a new kit, so it'll probably be an off-the-peg design. Which doesn't have to be a bad thing. Personally I'd like us to be rid of Carbrini (hate those shoulder patches - they look chavvy). Puma and Jako make smart-looking kits, I'd be happy with them.

I'd like to see stripes on the back of replica shirts please - we've had so many shirts ruined by ugly black/white squares on the back, that's the reason why I haven't bought one in years. Oh, and anyone with a loose grasp of our history should know that white shorts are a no-go!

http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/notts-countys-luther-wildin-plays-and-scores-for-antigua-3146518.aspx

Good to see him getting international experience. He should be challenging for a starting place this season

Apparently Roy Hodgson is planning six changes to the team against Slovakia. I'm not happy about this - I can understand some changes (Sterling and Kane clearly need a rest), but to make so many when we still need a result is risky, and you could say it smacks of arrogance. Group games are a chance for the national team to gel and learn to play as a unit; chopping and changing really isn't going to help.

Realistically, even a defeat would see us go through as one of the four best third-placed teams, but we could then easily find ourselves playing Spain or Germany in the next round. Thoughts?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/19/england-roy-hodgson-wayne-rooney-slovakia

Here are the second round of group games for you to predict. These games kick off on Wednesday. I'll post the results from the first round tomorrow or on Wednesday.

Romania v Switzerland

England v Wales

Germany v Poland

Czech Republic v Croatia

Belgium v Republic of Ireland

Iceland v Hungary

have you forgotten all of the turmoil last season at the club? where do you stand on the situation now?

i am seeing a lot of fans arguing on social media about not getting behind the club, where you also see certain fans claim that everything is perfect now we have proven manager, plus a budget. does anyone know actually know for sure if we do have a good budget? then you have people who for mostly the right reasons disagree to move on the matter. i want positivity but last season to much happened for me. i think we have to make the most of the club, with it not looking likely to be sold and i wonder if it ever would have been. yet the disappointment needs resolving, i have decided to try and be a bit more optimistic but i have not forgotten.

Scott Bennett has signed for Newport county! It was reported he had his contract terminated today but it has just been announced he has signed for Newport http://mobile.newport-county.co.uk/news/article/scot-bennett-signs-for-the-exiles-3133017.aspx

What do you think of Bennett leaving ? Would you have given him another chance ?

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What are your hopes so far for this upcoming season? Are your feelings and thoughts likely to change at all with regards to future additions coming into the Notts squad? Where should John Sheridan be aiming for realistically?

I just hope we have a good season and are able to put aside the failing of the past three years, it would be nice if we could remain as a group but appreciate those who don't exactly sing of the same hymn sheet because we all see things differently - but yeah, I just want to see us give every game 100% no matter what the outcome.

Signings aren't likely to change this, as I think realistically require more than just players but there's no reason why we can't be at the top end of League Two this year.

John Sheridan should be aiming for the play-offs, I'm unsure if we could build a squad capable of running a way with the league without him getting to grips with things which naturally take time. Obviously I expect him to speak of promotion but I hope he just focuses on building a solid team that can give every team in this division a game.

What about you?

@Modern Notts Fan ???? @Fozzy @Piethagoram @magpiejue @ivansneck (how does Blackville feel?) @Dripsey3 @gtownjohnno

This isn't a game that I believe the Three Lions will stumble on, I think our worries should be found in the final group game - Slovakia are a side that people write off and during my driving lesson yesterday, myself and @Drivingmenotts were taken a little back by seeing Russia 2-0 down (obviously I was pretty waving to them).

It's important England actually attack with venom and avoid wasting chances.

We'll also see if Bale can shine against a better side, as I think he may struggle to make the impact that the Welsh believe he can always bring to their national side.

I think I predicted 2-1, what about you?

from Rotherham.

http://www.nottinghampost.com/Notts-County-make-Adam-Collin-signing/story-29404375-detail/story.html

The big kick-off is on Friday, so it's time to get your predictions in! Every one of you is welcome to take part - especially those who joined too late for the league game

To recap, the exact right score is worth 3 points and the right result is one point. You can also name one JOKER per round - any points you win on this game are then doubled. See the pinned post here for the rest of the rules. Here are the first matches:

France - Romania

Wales - Slovakia

Turkey - Croatia

Poland - Northern Ireland

Belgium - Italy

Portugal - Iceland

BbcRNS are reporting that goalkeeper Adam Collin (formerly of Rotherham) has agreed terms with Notts and is expected to have a medical today (13th June)

The 31 year old played over 70 games for Rotherham and over 130 games for Carlisle. He also won the play-offs with Rotherham!

I am sick of the basic ones we sing. ( one ( player name ) and we are the black and white army ) so heres a few i have ( CAUTION: Rude language so please click.off if you do not.like )

In the tune of just can't get enough:

When i was a young boy

My father said to me

Will you be the forest? Or will you be county?

I looked my father in the eyes and said

Listen here my father, i'm county till im dead

Ill wear the shirt and ill wear it with pride because im notts county till i f**king die!

Tune to wherever you may be

BURKE BURKE wherever you may be

They drink guiness in your home country

Could be worse

Could be a STAG

Bumming your mum for a 20p ***!

Please leave yours below

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Despite all the reports, I'm pleased to see our fans in spirit in the stadium.

I'm feel quite positive myself, an early goal would bring confidence for England - I'm surprised that Vardy hasn't started but considering pundits opinions regarding fatigue and space opening up, it does make sense to have him on the bench.

How is everyone else feeling? Add your thoughts.

After a drab season Notts wise, I need some football to look forward to. A few songs to get you in the mood for England in the Euros. 
 

Our Chief Exec has released another statement. As well as confirming that the transfer embargo has been lifted, he also tells us that we've withdrawn from the development league and will instead arrange regular friendlies, and that season ticket sales are currently just shy of 2000.

http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/chief-executive-update-3136731.aspx?platform=hootsuite

BBC radio Nottingham sport (that's a mouth full) have reported that we are in negotiations to sign 29 year old Left back/Centre back Carl Dickinson from Port vale!

He was formerly captain at Vale and made over 120 appearances for them in league 1, he has played for both Stoke and Watford in the past but has spent the last 3 years as a regular for port vale!

Looks like a very solid defender to me! And I think its important we have leaders in the team, I know Charlie/ian? Mcparland said he had at least 6 captains in the team we went up with!

5 German Championships, 3 German Cup wins, 2 UEFA cup wins - but now comes the best award so far for Borussia!

Gladbach have been awarded third place in the rankings of Veggie-friendly stadia in the 1. and 2. Bundesliga, as published for the 11^th time by the animal rights organization PETA. Borussia got 35 points, only behind Bayern München and 1860 München (same stadium).  Quote - "Thanks to a new sponsor the offer of vegan and vegetarian dishes in the Borussia Park has been upgraded. Responsible for the increase in comparison to the previous year include edam and broccoli quinoa salads and delicious falafel wraps", according to the assessors.

Probably won't stop @Blackville eating Currywurst mit Pommes though.

Obviously pretty much all of us will be supporting England at Euro 2016, possibly with a couple of Irish exceptions. Will any of you be following anyone else in the tournament and why?

I'll be crossing my fingers that Turkey have a good run for the missus, although I'd rather they didn't win it as Erdogan would milk it for all it's worth. I'd like Sweden to do well to keep my work colleagues in a good mood. I have a conflicted relationship with Germany - in a way it's nice when they go far because there's a great atmopshere around the place, but on the other hand they do tend to get arrogant very quickly so it'd be really funny if they fell flat on their faces. Preferably against England.

Liam Noble has joined Forest green rovers and mark Cooper, no wonder Cooper left a list of players for us to release!

Good luck to him, a very talented player when he wanted to be but a right t**t at times!

Sturridge and Wilshire over Danny Drinkwater is embarrassing to english football, here we have a guy who has just won the premier league playing more games than the two above players combined.. Not too mention the above two players failed to win anything. I can't help but feel sorry for players like Drinkwater, Noble (not our noble ????), Cresswell, Shawcross, I'll throw Defoe in too seen as Sturridge got a place in the squad. All of these players have had excellent seasons at their clubs whereas Wilshire and Sturridge play for 'bigger' teams automatically just get jumped to the front of the que, pick players on form/games played Roy not reputation! 

As for the rest of the squad, it excites me Vardy, Kane, Alli, Rashford good attacking players Eric Dier as an enforcer type of player, questions over the lack of wingers, slightly concerned at the back hey, its like watching Notts. 

What's everyone's thoughts on the squad?

I will be fully backing them, even though we'll slip up early on haha!

Here's the squad in full:

Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Fraser Forster (Southampton), Tom Heaton (Burnley).

Defenders: Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), John Stones (Everton), Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur), Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur), Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool).

Midfielders: Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur), Ross Barkley (Everton), Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), James Milner (Liverpool), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal).

Strikers: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United).

Remember when SCH was on County's Badge; Sven was on the TV (all the time) and Russell King was on his walking stick (just about)? Nearly getting David Beckham and Sol Campbell walking out in a strop? And all those lies and all that money and then County getting promoted despite it all.

So what really happened the season Munto came to town?

Read the inside story : "Political Football".

So weird you just couldn't make it up.

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