*Disclaimer: Don't condone betting outside of your means, becoming addicted, betting under the age of 18.... yada yada yada*

Anyone have a flutter every now and then? I like to put on small bets on Match Days, makes it seem a bit better if you have stakes in the game. Frustrating and satisfying, that sums football up!

Here are mine for the day:



First one returns 69.47 and second one 110.60.

Had to go against us today as I can't see us winning, and I won't be as disappointed (In theory)

Anyone else?

This Saturday's Fixtures:
Norwich City v Brentford

Wigan Athletic v Huddersfield Town

Port Vale v Crewe Alexandra

Yeovil Town v Coventry City

Portsmouth v Southend United

Tranmere Rovers v Hartlepool United

Don't forget to do the FA Cup prediction league this weekend too

What on earth has happened to this app, when I go on it there is a Christmassy picture and it wishes me Happy Holidays ???

The format has changed as well I can't see how to get the latest posts, is it me?

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As the title says, it seems Eric was either a love him or loathe him (jealous more like) footballer. Such talent, but occasionally flawed, well aren't they all... Best, Gasgoine, add Cantona! The following is an article into the incident at Selhurst Park, Yes that one! For those who don't know what we are on about, Eric did a flying Kung Fu kick over the railings at an abusive spectator and all hell broke loose.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30916435
 
I remember the transfer out of Leeds to, and I had heard rumours out of Yorkshire, that was ALLEGEDLY down to some dalliance with Lesley Ash, wife of fellow strike partner Lee Chapman. It all happened very quickly and you have to say, doing business with Manchester United wasn't really the done thing. So something must have happened......
 
Now he is an actor, starring in French films of a certain type, and talks against Islamophobia http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2923849/How-Manchester-United-legend-Eric-Cantona-turned-football-preach-Islamophobia-star-soft-porn-films.html
 
But for me, a Great footballer very talented, charismatic, an enigma, but what the hell was he on about with Seagulls and trawlers??
 
Your thoughts on.... The man, the footballer, the incident, trawlers?

I don't think Peterborough are a side which many sides should fear, especially compared to previous season.

They do play some good football, however they are largely inconsistent and they haven't filled in the gaps left behind by losing key players. They invested quite heavily on raw, upcoming talent and it shows when watching them play. Their defence also looks pretty poor in my opinion.

This doesn't mean I am writing them off on Saturday, I'm not but don't impress me like they have done.

I know full well they have the quality to take the game to teams, however I see this as being another prime game where Notts can show just how much they have progressed themselves. I think provided we don't allow them to dictate the tempo or to come at us as directly as Bristol City, Swindon Town or MK Dons did. I think we will be able to get the ball into places whereby they struggle and I see us being able to create those chances.

It's just about both sides taking the chances presented. Score prediction? I'm going to say 1-0 Notts.

What about you? Thoughts?

and to we think we've fallen away this season.....

this weekend sees free scoring and free falling posh roll into town.  the team that bought big from non-league and then sold on for huge profits, (cms, macclean, boyd, gayle etc) once again have the former two back in their ranks.

hopefully their patchy form will continue past this weekend and they leave meadow lane empty handed for what would be the first time in a while.  ferguson then surely to be under threat from the admirable but impatient mcanthony.

links?  quite a few spring to mind, but gary martindale, sean farell and andy legg are my starters...

Yes, you read that right, LVG has inspired United to amass the same amount of premier league points as predecessor David Moyes, so why hasn't he been slated to the same level questions this article.....

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2015/01/12/7884182/van-gaals-manchester-united-are-no-better-than-under-moyes?ICID=HP_PN_6

Well, it will all begin at 08:30 on Thursday morning, now for those of you who hate going to the dentist, look away now.

The appointment is set to last 8 hours (Eight), yes you read that right.... I mean this has to be the longest dental appointment in living memory, right?

Might have to enquire at the Guinness pump in the local, I reckon I could be in with a shot at the record.

This one seems strange to me, to say the least

Ally McCoist resigns as manager of Rangers, ok... but then starts a 12 notice period, seems to be an extraordinarily long time..

Similarly he has resigned, but now at a club limited on finance and making a loss, he gets a pay rise...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/rangers/11293747/Ally-McCoist-resigns-as-Rangers-manager-but-salary-goes-up-to-750000-a-year.html

Thoughts on this one....

Ladies and Gents,

I want to throw this question out there, to get some opinions on any potential benefits Notts County could get from our connection with Juventus FC...

Have your say, what do you think could be achieved.......

Some folk are never satisfied eh? Now as kids it was great to have a nice train set to play with, but two train sets, well that was just bloomin greedy...

Enter Mike Ashley...http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/rangers/11295462/Mike-Ashley-could-control-Rangers-and-Newcastle-United-within-weeks.html

I am sure this will be against the rules here in England also.

Thoughts...

Okay, with the signing of Bajner Notts have en-counted a modern day international sensation but who's been the biggest since you've been supporting Notts and what do you remember about it?

Mine would be Sol Campbell.

I was working when he arrived at Harts to hold contract discussions, I won't go into that but I do remember seeing people from Meadow Lane at work eventually every day, especially Fridays and the weekend! There was no bigger than that. I learned from sharing things like this, hence why I don't get involved in rumours. I only report of third party ones! Too much hassle...

What about you? #NoBajnerNoParty

PS. I've been busy keeping control of this outbreak!

Ok, so ignoring the potential loophole part of this first article, we all know that Man City have fallen foul of the FFFP rules...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/11346783/Frank-Lampards-controversial-move-to-Manchester-City-exposes-a-potential-FFP-loophole.html

Ok, so now is there a loophole or not? Is that deal dodgier than a 9 bob note?

Have Man City suddenly had an absolutely mega cash injection? Does this reporter have any sort of understanding of the clubs current situation?

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2015/01/14/7951492/pellegrini-manchester-city-links-with-messi-are-normal?ICID=HP_TS_5


 

Which is it to be Mr Trew?

It's looking like we won't get those 50 points required to stay up with the current squad.

In my opinion this years squad is really awful, is very short termist and completely unbalanced. For that you have to blame the Manager.

So in my opinion it's now decision time. Should he stay or should he go?

If he stays there will be trouble unless the cheque book comes out in January

Or would it now be better to change direction and give monies to an experienced Manager?

Who is PON that runs the Facebook site?

We tried to meet at the MK dons game but missed each other. Looking forward to a catchup, I'll be at the Chesterfield game.

Regards Allen. You Pies!

For all of you who are unable to figure out why the teletext weather service packed up a few years ago ( you can stop pressing the button now. Ceefax won't work......here's the weather report for this weekend's match.

Cold.

Any snow still around should vanish magically when the temp reaches a balmy ( no not you Jezza. Sit down again. ) 4©

You'll still need the long johns and the flask of Bovril, unless of course you're a daft un who bought one of those seat warmers from the club shop.

(Seriously do they work? I would have thought it would have just liquefied the pigeon poo on the seat!!!)

Tune in next match for your up to date weather report.

All predictions come via the great institution called the BBC website so if they're wrong blame them!!!

For me so far the stand out player has to be the irish lion Roy Carroll. I admit i was wrong bout this man but he is slowly becoming a notts county legend. He has brought experience to a defence that was shaky a voice of the back and a top stopper. 

An article from the Guardian on the merits or not of the drinking within sight of the pitch ban.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/when-saturday-comes-blog/2014/dec/15/banning-football-fans-drinking-alcohol-unfair-rugby-cricket

Will we ever get situation that Rugby fans have? mixed stands, drinking, is football ready?

thoughts...

Does anyone know if this is going to be released inline with most other clubs at the end of this current season or will it be in it's usual slot just before the start of next season?

It is twenty three years ago this week that Saddam Husseins retreating army caused the biggest to date oil spill the world has ever seen, details of this can be found here

It was an integral part of the Gulf War, for those that don't know about the conflict click here

There is an amazing photographic tale of what happened by a well known photographer Steve McCurry it is called Tide of Destruction it can be seen here

What are your memories / thoughts??

Anyone thinking of going to Oldham on the 31st January?

welcome @FATALPIES to pon

Its Mrs. H's 60th this year and I am thinking of taking her to the Canary Islands, we have never flown before but were wondering about an all inclusive holiday somewhere quietish.

We aren't big on night life or anything like that, we just want a relaxing holiday near the beach where we can chill out and do nothing for 10 days or so.

Anyone got any recommendations or advice, which resort? Hotel? Holiday company? etc.

The government are considering bringing in standard plain packaging for all cigarette brands.

This means that all cigarette packets will look the same and the brand name will be in very small type at the bottom of the pack.

They say that this will reduce deaths from smoking related diseases and stop children from starting the habit.

I don't smoke but I would be interested to hear what smokers think about it. Do you smoke? Will this make you think of stopping? Do you think it will stop kids starting the habit?

Discuss.