Notts lack the cutting edge... says the Gaffer

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30515383
 
How we need goals, the table though has us just about the right place ..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/league-one/table

there is only Sheffield United above us with a worse goal difference and nobody below us with a better one....

This doesn't always correlate, but if this season, as the table suggests that league position and goal difference is linked...

Then we need creativity and goals in January, thank heavens SD has money.

thoughts?

Well now, just when I thought I had seen it all.....


http://metro.co.uk/2014/12/17/bournemouth-star-baily-cargill-loses-his-wig-during-capital-one-cup-clash-with-liverpool-4991486/

What is that all about?

I mean, have we ever seen the like?

for Scunthorpe united to book a place in the third round of the competition, pushed all the way by Worcester city ...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30407763

Thoughts on this, also most memorable shoot-out you have seen?


 

Worth a cheeky shout? Always looked like a good player who has an eye for goal when ever I've seen him play.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30417354

Gladbach finished top of their group in the Europa League and despite being seeded in the draw have got Sevilla in the next round (4th in La Liga and the reigning holders of the Europa League.

Villareal finished second in our group and get RB Salzburg...

Work that one out?

I'm not optimistic...

As the report below says, looks like the fridges from over the river will need to be cranked up as Qatar will keep the WC.

Might be a hot one, in more ways than one.

A report by FIFA will not recommend Qatar is stripped of the 2022 World Cup, according to Sky Sources.

It is understood that corruption investigators have not found evidence of wrongdoing that would threaten Qatar staging the 2022 tournament.

But Sky Sports correspondent says the report is expected to be critical of England's bid.

http://news.sky.com/story/1372184/fifa-no-re-run-of-qatar-world-cup-bid

Thought about setting this up as a poll, but really has too many probable 100% answers in it.

Do you like him...very unlikely for the yes vote to win !

Is he funny...again probably easy to predict!

Really though the question should be, is it all worth it?

I gave up reading tabloids a long while back and the recent spats have passed me by until now.

I think the sun doesn't have a leg to stand on personally. Not sure how he could be hypocrite because he pays his rent on time. Not really his issue if the landlord is avoiding the full tax due by employing accountants to keep to a brief of avoid tax.

Don't get me wrong. I can't stand the bloke. Never been funny and never will be imo. Should have been sent to live in the isle of Wight or somewhere quiet after the Andrew Sachs issue a few years ago.

But society has always needed people to stand up and make a fuss be it right or wrong. Look at Geldof. Really nasty piece of work but has over the years made a difference due to his persistence and his kicking up a storm so attitude.

Murdoch seems to have misjudged this one imo...

It's @cheeky~k8's birthday.

We're going out for a meal, time seems to be flying! We've been married for 8 years, so that's a lot of punishment and Notts talk for her. I won't be at the game tomorrow, though I will be popping down.

Please take the time to wish Cheeky many happy returns.

Without her there would be no PoN. I owe her a lot

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSnhw1o0Th4

It was a good day before the game, however the game itself was a bit disappointing.

Thanks for everyone for taking part.  It was also nice to meet you @weymouthPIE, and thanks for doing the interview!

So, is Carrol suspended or not?

This will make a huge difference because if he is, although I think Pilks can do a job. I would be concerned about pop shots from distance, then again wasn't it against Preston last season he proved his worth? I'm sure he will cope but I am fearful this will be the end of the road for Wembley.

A lot depends on how we respond and set ourselves up.

I have to be honest, I thought we would lose this before Swindon. Then I felt 1-2 to them, so keep to that and hope for the best.

Thoughts?

Channel 5 have the rights to Saturday FL highlights which will be broadcast at 9pm. So long as Adrian Chiles & Andy bloody Townsend keep away from the show I'll watch. It'll be a 90 minute highlights show, so at least half a dozen ad breaks......

An interesting debate on the radio this morning. Apparently Christmas presents for pets are a multi million pound industry, people interviewed all said they were buying a present for their pet and one person even said they buy their fish a present!

We've got a cat, two rabbits and some fish but we don't bother buying for them, have you got a pet and do you buy it a present at Christmas?

Roy Carroll: Earned himself a needless booking for disputing a foul on Liam Noble, but made a series of excellent saves to keep the score down. 7
 

Curtis Thompson: The right-back was solid if unspectacular. Tried to be creative going forward but found it tough going. 6
 

Louis Laing: The Forest defender will be kicking himself at being on the losing side for the first time since he arrived from the City
Ground on loan. 6
 

Haydn Hollis: Went close with a header in the first half and made a couple of excellent tackles when Swindon created great opportunities. 6
 

Blair Adams: Final ball just lacked that bit of quality at times, but no faulting his effort both defensively and offensively. 6
 

Garry Thompson: Toiled away, but found himself well marshalled by the Robins whenever he found himself in possession. 6
 

Gary Jones: Tough afternoon for the experienced midfielder against a midfield of pace and creativity. 6
 

Liam Noble: The midfielder saw a free-kick saved, but was targeted by Swindon off the ball perhaps trying to exploit his fiery temperament. Sent off in the second half. 6
 

Drissa Traore: Very comfortable on the ball, but just lacked a little creative vision in trying to open up the Swindon defence. 6
 

Stephen McLaughlin: Was always going to be a threat from delivering set-pieces and had a great duel with Nathan Byrne. 6
 

Jake Cassidy: Tried desperately to get into the game, but the lack of service was a problem for the on-loan Wolves forward. 6
 

Subs: Michael Petrasso (for Cassidy 46), Shaun Harrad (for Curtis Thompson 62), Ryan Hall (for Jones 69); not used: Smith, McKenzie, Cranston, Pilkington

I'll post mine below (I realize this is all opinionated but giving 6's seems a little idol to me)

They're having a laugh right? Thoughts?

A few shocks. Dover went to Cheltenham and won 1-0. Chester held Barnsley at Oakwell. Blyth beat Hartlepool away. Result of the round.

Worchester drew 1-1 at Scunthorpe. I must say Worchester are very physical. They injured 2 Scunny players and should have been down to 10 men. They have no ground so the replay will be at Kidderminster. Scunny should wear 2 pairs of shin pads in the replay!

I have to be honest, this is one of them "easy listening songs" but I never knew the lyrics completely until a few weeks back. BBC Nottingham radio was discussing songs which are about stalkers or describes them in situations.

Famously like The Police - Every Breath You Take.

The song I thought about was never mentioned but it's awkward.

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNgcYGgtf8M

Get into my car
Beep beep, yeah
Get outta my mind
Get into my life
Oooooooooh
Oh I said hey (Hey) you (You)
Get into my, hey (Hey) you (You)
Get into my, hey (Hey) you (You)

Get into my car



>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwWQYg7aS5o

It's been awhile since I last offered, we have a few more regulars and well I thought I'd have a stab at designing some. Of course - I hope people don't mind, I'm not trying to force a unique image but I am trying to be helpful.

These do not have to be used, however I am more than happy to upload them via the ACP (Admin Control Panel) for members who are unsure how.

@Pies4u - Do you like this?


@Northants Pie


@wacky


Any ideas if there's anything you would like @lambleypie, @heraldmagpie, @themightymagpies, @CliftonMagpie, @pie_in_shanghai, @the_dan_1, @tucsonan, @Blathers67, @Piety, @magpie c, @Norwellpie, @Mitya, @CoventryMagpie, @pokerpie, @ScaffPie, @Dibblerpie, @uPies.

Is anyone watching this tonight on BBC2?

Mrs. H. is out on the razzle with her mates, so I've got the house to myself, I'm treating myself to a curry and I've got a couple of bottles of real ale my son brought be back from the Lake District, Coniston Brewery - Bluebird bitter and Old Man Ale (very appropriate, thanks son).

Actually he tells me that the Old Man refers to the Old Man of Coniston which is mountain, hmmm, I'll believe him I suppose.

Anyway that's me sorted tonight, anyone else watching it? What do you think the score will be, I reckon Hartlepool will win comfortably, maybe 3-0 or more.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30387186

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30482412

As it says, shimples.... cheating beggers

The following article is about students going to a game (free I 'spose), to watch Brighton take on Millwall. This is part of the course and a field trip.
 
Now how times have changed, Football matches eh... what happened to the blue john caverns?
 
Also rightly or wrongly there is stereotyping in this report...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/11288240/When-did-football-fans-become-a-scientific-experiment-for-school-pupils.html

Thoughts....

A Chesterfield fan who taunted Bradford City fans about the fire at Valley Parade which claimed 56 lives has been banned for life. Quite right too, he should be prosecuted as well, how sick can you get?

http://www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/news/article/fan-banned-for-life-for-offensive-comments-2144805.aspx

Having witnessed a number of poor officials last season and again this campaign, I have been trying to understand why this is exactly and I do think I might have a valid point. Darren Deadman and Stuart Attwell in my opinion are prime example of this, I don't think they're just "poor" officials. I believe a lot of it stems from how they officiate games.

Both avoided stamping their authority in the games.

They did issue cards, yet neither really "voiced" themselves. I think Referees in this league need to get a little smarter, they need to make the players respect them and avoid giving unnecessary cards when a simple warning could be given instead. A player would respond in my opinion better, it would cut out players who flop to the ground and I honestly feel that there's a lot absent respect for referees in the modern game, yet I do think a lot of it they're to blame for.

No doubt it's tough, though it's not exactly rocket science.

I think both Darren and Stuart lost the games early, neither was really in control and I don't think it's right to say it was because they were "big" games. I think it all boils down to how they conduct themselves and make themselves known.

Thoughts?

one year ago, the Grealish/McGregor inspired 'pies were seemingly climbing up to midtable and orient were running away at the top.  it just proves - if proof were needed - that one weekend doth not maketh a season...

so, onwards to PNE - the paintpot cup represents a reasonable path to wembley, we're closer than we have been via this route for a while (wolves '88 perhaps?).

to me, recent history at preston conjures up a plastic pitch, billy davies, and a prime example of 90s/00s bottom-division-resurgence-clubs (hull, swansea, cardiff, burnley, fulham to name a few).   players that link the clubs - well, i missed the opening game of the season so although a repeat fixture, we should have pletny of fresh names to go at.

i'll start with david reeves, and am sure there'll be more.

Please join me in giving @Carlos a warm PoN welcome.Hope you enjoy our site and join in with the fun.

All could go wrong for our nighbours, they have been given an embargo along with Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers. These are no real surprise, I think we knew for sure that two of these teams would be included.

The problem is how complexed the embargo is and how teams can still get around it.

It also could spell an end to us obtaining the two players sent out on loan by them, they may now be forced to keep Louis Laing and Stephen McLaughlin.

Now one of them would be a bigger lose but both are useful in my opinion.

On Saturday, I heard comments about if this happened Shaun would have to rely on other clubs. Why don't we try to build a relationship with Leicester City? I think all local teams is a good thing to focus on.

What do you make of the embargo? Who said that??!?!