Has signed on loan for the season in the squad tonight.

Notts youth team began today's game with Scunthorpe just three points behind leaders Bradford City and coming off the back of two victories with eight goals scored and none conceded.

Notts had the advantage of a blustery wind in the first half but after only two minutes play Notts' clean sheet record had gone after a good cross and header from the visitors beat the Notts keeper.

The game was fairly even from that point on with a repeat of Scunthorpe's 3-1 victory back in October looking a distinct possibility.  But after 25 minutes a quality corner from Tom Rigby was headed home by Colby Bishop to bring Notts level at 1-1.

Seven minutes later a cross from Jake Payling was volleyed into the net by Kieran Blaney to put Notts ahead 2-1, a lead they held until half-time.

Notts faced into the wind in the second half and for the first twenty-five minutes the game was fairly even but on 70 minutes Notts went further ahead when a superb through ball from defence by Kenan Layton was fired home by Kieran Blaney for a 3-1 lead.

Two minutes later Colby Bishop controlled a through ball from Jordan Richards without breaking his stride to chip the advancing keeper to lead 4-1.  Colby left the field soon after this goal with what seemed to be discomfort from his hip - hope it's nothing too serious.

Another good performance from the young Pies.  Next up are two games against a Chesterfield team that are on a very good run of their own - having not lost since October.

This picture was taken by an amateur photographer as he witnessed a life and death struggle between a weasel and a green woodpecker.

Full story here http://www.itv.com/news/2015-03-02/incredible-image-shows-weasel-flying-on-woodpeckers-back/

McCourt seeking manager O'Neill's blessing for Hampden

Paddy McCourt has started a new love affair... with Notts County fans the latest to fall under the wizard's spell.

 

The gifted 31-year-old wants the affection to continue tonight when his new club travel to Colchester for a vital League One encounter.

The Londonderry native will also hope Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill takes notice as he bids to fight his way into the international reckoning ahead of a friendly in Scotland and the Euro 2016 qualifier at home to Finland later this month.

McCourt joined County on loan until the end of the season from Brighton last month and made his debut on Saturday for the Nottingham outfit in their 1-0 defeat to Port Vale.

According to Magpies boss Shaun Derry, despite the loss, McCourt, whose skills have hypnotised Derry City, Celtic, Barnsley and Northern Ireland supporters at various times over the last decade, was sensational.

"He is a very good player and, at times, I thought he was on a different page to the rest," said Derry.

"The longer he is here with us, the longer we get to know him and we can get to understand him better. He is great on the eye, but he also has that final killer ball.

"I thought he was outstanding in the first half and he showed glimpses of it again in the second half.

"He makes things happen. He lifts people off their feet and I felt that, given his performance, he didn't deserve to be on the losing side."

Derry will need more inspiration from McCourt with Notts County in the middle of an alarming slide down the table.

In contention for promotion earlier this season, with Northern Ireland goalkeeper Roy Carroll playing a significant role, County have lost NINE of their last 12 games and now find themselves just three points above the drop zone prior to the clash with Colchester, who are in relegation trouble themselves.

McCourt last played for Northern Ireland in October, when the Kop at Windsor Park called for him to come off the bench during the comfortable 2-0 win over the Faroe Islands. O'Neill gave the crowd their wish, but the ex-Parkhead star struggled to make an impact.

Ahead of the forthcoming double header with Scotland (March 25) and Finland (March 29), McCourt could do with producing more eye catching displays at club level before O'Neill reveals his squad next week.

McCourt would love to be involved and would relish the chance to turn on his own brand of stylish football at Hampden against some of his old Celtic team-mates, who are well on their way to another Scottish Premiership title after beating closest challengers Aberdeen 4-0 on Sunday.

 

Still good enough? Can he do it? Will it help us? Thoughts?

@mightymccourt, @Dripsey3, @Northants Pie?

Here we go folks, here's a special 'Meet the Fans' as this time it's 'Meet Pride of Nottingham', a forum special. Many thanks to @Cobby @hissingdwarf @tonyhateley @PTID1862 @cotton13 and @super_ram who's birthday was also yesterday!

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYT-23NjqFo

Hello Pie fans, how is Taylor Mckenzie getting on?

Quite the promising youngster for us, he just never had a chance to progress really. I see on Wikipedia it says he has only featured 3 times, could he be the answer to your struggles and woes within the defence? I cannot pretend to know all that much but I am genuinely curious as to how you think he's getting on.

nightOWL

Today is @super_ram's birthday and he is celebrating by coming to watch his second favourite team at Meadow Lane, look forward to seeing you later hope you bring us some luck.

Have a great birthday Horace.

Hello @skyhighpie, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. We're a independent fan site, ran by the fans for the fans. Make sure to check out our video section. Please do tell us a little bit about yourself but more importantly, just settle in and enjoy yourself.

Thanks for joining us here.

I thought I'd share my news.

I have now taken over as manager of my team Riverside Rangers U18s (Long Eaton) from my coach/assistant manager role. I've never had full control and it is an exciting prospect.

The team folds this year and I will be starting a new U21 team utilising a lot more of the local talent which is daunting and a whole new challenge. Wish me luck PON

Regards Al

You Pies!

@super_ram's told me stories of Dave Mackay, he was one of them players you admired for doing the right thing despite being before my time but the majority of things my father's told me about Derby included Mackay. Including the impressions, off field antics and if I am not mistaken this is also a player he's met.

He's died aged 80.

Link to the story - Here

It's this tweet which I noticed that lead me to the above story. R.I.P Dave Mackay

>https://twitter.com/IanDarke/status/572544773535473665

That's a lot of cats!!!

http://news.sky.com/story/1437466/video-out-of-control-cats-take-over-island

I'm not bothered about White, he didn't do enough to warrant even starting and looked very awkward. I had hoped he could prove me wrong, however it wasn't to be but his team mate Woolery is a blow because his pace could be useful. He could have been useful to play alongside Bajner, plus he acted as a backup for the wing.

What do you think folks?

Another new pie to welcome, come in @Black&WhitePIE hope you enjoy being part of our friendly community, we'd love to hear from you as and when you are able.

So come on then guys lets get a county fan view on what's going on.

In freedman's 6 games in charge we have won 5 drawn 1 scored 19 conceded 8 and playing some of the best football ive seen this season.

So what is Dougie doing  that Pearce wasn't ?

Some of our lot will find these useful, as it's even helped fresh my mind!

If I was Carroll that goal would really chalk me off! Very sloppy, I also note that we played better when we picked up the tempo but we didn't slow down when it came to taking our chances! We did have them.

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bauGcI6-ks

Brilliant day for all involved in the PoN Gathering, plus I am pleased I managed to continue the 'fans' picture. Soon to hashtagged 'It doesn't take two to tango'. No, that's just a bad sarcastic joke.

>https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153844499725961.1073741869.158954730960&type=1
Link Here

@tonyhateley, @hissingdwarf, @PTID1862, @Cobby, @ivansneck, @Blackville, @cotton13 and @super_ram. You Pies!

I have created a facebook account so that I can interact with my football friends and football pages including this sites facebook page of course, if anyone who uses facebook wants to befriend or follow me please feel free. My facebook name is Fanof BigTone.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009356340344

(no not the reds over the river.)

I am selling my almost new Humax 1010S. Freesat box, just needs a sat dish. Plugs straight into sky dish. No changes to cables. Just plug it in and off it goes. It is the latest model (and the best available in the market at the moment.)

Features...

This new Freesat+ box comes with Freetime - our smart new on screen TV Guide that makes it even easier to find the programmes you love. 
It even lets you browse backwards in time and watch shows that have already been on.

Combining Freesat HD, BBC iPlayer, ITV Player*, 4oD and Demand5, the Humax HDR-1000S delivers over 190 channels of viewing goodness. 

You can record one channel while watching another, or record two different channels at the same time. You won’t have to miss one show to see another or choose between two of your favourites. You’ll be able to record more, watch more and enjoy more entertainment with this great recording functionality.

Boasting a 500GB hard drive, the recorder can store up to 125 hours

of HD programming or up to 300 hours of standard definition shows.

Play back a wide range of audio and video content from compatible devices in your home network.

Enjoy high-definition video and audio as they were meant to be.

Just connect the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable to any HD source and enjoy the optimized pictures and sounds each and every time.

Genuine Sale as I only purchased it a few months back, but now Virgin have offered me 18 months free XL package on everything for less than I was paying just for their broadband.

As I say, nearly new and can be seen working if required. 

All that is needed is a sat dish and then you have free TV forever with the bonus or twin tuners, all on demand etc and no subscriptions etc..

Time to tell Sky to go byebyes?

Retails at £229 in the Currys sale at the moment. Will take offers above £140 for it (I did pay £250 for it!)

OK folks... next up for us a trip down to Essex to take on Colly.... search your grey matter and come up with players or staff that link the two sides...

What Colour is it??? LOL In every Picture i get White & Gold

Saturday's Fixtures:

Blackpool v Wigan Athletic

Rotherham United v Millwall

Crewe Alexandra v Swindon Town

Oldham Athletic v Preston North End

Cheltenham Town v Tranmere Rovers

Plymouth Argyle v Bury

Good news is my computer is playing ball again so I have been able to update the table. Will forewarn you that Saturday's update may be a little late though as I'm on the road with Weymouth

After a busy day at the match I've just watched the Depeche Mode concert, Live in Berlin on Sky Arts. For anyone interested its repeated (just finished it's primetime slot 9-10.30) 3am Sunday Morning and 8.30 Monday.

What a way to end a day 

http://www.sky.com/tv/show/depeche-mode

Why do you think Shaun Derry relies on Pilks so much? If you listen to the rumour mil he's supposed to be out on loan again. Yet, it seems the young shot stop isn't rated anymore.

Personally I think we should have cashes in.

That said, I do dream of him being our no1. and I hope that Derry and Carroll can get the best out of him. It's all a question of mentality for him, we know he has the attributes.

Is there more than meets the eye here?

So, what would you hope for from next season? With their being talks of a 'competitive' budget, how would you like to see this spent? What can we learn from this season currently being played out?

I wanted to start this now, as I think it will give a good reflection when the times nearer.

I am actually very optimistic about next season, I want Derry to be here and steadying the ship. I hope to see us improve, better attacking football - mixed with real excitement going into games. I'd love for us to fancy going into the games like Peterborough, MK Dons, Swindon, Bristol City thinking we can get something out of the game. Basically not to be under the cosh for 75 or whatever minutes.

It sounds negative to say the above but I do see that we have progressed but I actually want to see us being 'really' competitive and believing in ourselves - it will go along way.

Personally I have my doubts and concerns about next years budget, however I hope we can get a mix of experience. It would be nice to see players arriving within the right age range, not so many above 30 and not to many below 21. It would be nice to sign some between 23-27 for a change! Especially if we can inject some real pace into our squad but of course the skill, reading of the game goes along way and so I wouldn't thrown upon more senior heads.

I hope we spend more wisely, avoid rushing into loans (as it seems) and put it to use to keeping quality within the ranks. This will hopefully allow us to keep a fairly small and tight squad, no more than 25 players is my personal wish.

We can learn a lot about this season and we still are, what about you?

Don't just read folks, share your thoughts and join in.

Leonard Nimoy who played Mr. Spock in Star Trek has died aged 83.

Very sad I loved watching Star Trek when it was on TV.