So, we'll either go into this game expecting them to slaughter us (which I honestly don't think will happen myself) or we will give them a semi decent game, if we played well here and got a decent result I think it should send a much more positive message. I expect the game to actually be much closer than what it was at Meadow Lane - I am confident having more creativity in midfield and fire power upfront will actually aid us in getting anything from the game.

As always it will probably depend on whoever scores first, I just hope if we do - We don't push for a second or sit back, as either way it's likely to lead to us encountering problems.

Whilst, I hope the players re-watch the home highlights - I sort of think they'll end up shouting at the screen.

We just need to block, win back the ball and do whatever we can (bar fouling them) in order to stop them running at us.

By far the better team I have seen all season, so there is that chance we could be in for a repeat but I think we will have learned from that. I'm going to be brave and say I think we'll actually lead this game, though that doesn't mean I think we will win. My heart and head tells me that this one may finish 2-2, so I'm going for that.

I wonder what @medievalmickey thinks.

What about you? What do think the score will be? What are your concerns and how do you think the game will go?

I was thinking about this last night. Realistically 6th place is the best we can hope for at this stage but is it possible?

Arguments for:

- The addition of JCR and McCourt have given us an attacking edge that has been lacking.

- Leroy Lita is a proven goalscorer.

- Bajner could benefit from playing with Lita.

- The defence seems to have tightened up.

- We have to play most of the teams ahead of us.

Arguments against:

- We have to go from 18th to 6th in 13 games. That's asking too much.

- Our home form.

- 34 goals in 33 games .

- Lita is not the player he was.

- Any injury to our first 11 would hurt us as we don't have strength in depth.

Thoughts?

Caution - this is deep!

For no particular reason I've been mulling over this question a lot over the last couple of days ... what actually happens to us when we shuffle off this mortal coil?

I'd probably define myself as an agnostic leaning towards atheism. I regard the tales in the holy books as just that, tales, which were written to fill the gaps in scientific knowledge at that time. They've given a lot of people peace and comfort, but have also been exploited, resulting in oppression and suffering. I just don't think it's likely that a magical being in the sky created us all - where did He then come from?

All the evidence around us points to everything having a beginning and an end. This counts out reincarnation for me. Right now, more humans are alive than ever before - so new humans are being created to keep the numbers growing. Now if something new comes into being, for me it's logical that it also eventually ceases to exist. Otherwise, when the Earth is swallowed up by the sun, where would all those souls go? To another planet? How?

The idea that you simply don't exist any more and have no form of consciousness when you die is unappealing and utterly unfathomable to the human brain, but I think it is most likely. But there are doubts in my mind. I think ghosts could well exist. I remember my sister claiming to see an old woman holding a baby in her room, and then giving an exact description of one of our relatives who died when she was a small child (and who looked very distinctive). My sister could not possibly have known about the relative as she died decades before she was born and is never spoken about (until she saw the "ghost" we never even knew she existed). I know it sounds fanciful, but that planted seeds of doubt in my mind. Was it a ghost? Or has she just inherited memories somehow?

Anyway, those are my thoughts. What do you all reckon?

We were baby sitting at our sons house the other day and decided to nip to the chippy for our supper when the kids had gone to bed. The fish were like whales and the two portions of chips were enormous, we only managed one portion and threw the other away, what a waste why don't chippies make the portions smaller and cheaper I'm sure one person could never eat a whole portion.

In future we will just get the fish and do our own oven chips (we love Aunt Bessie's frozen oven chips).

I have a IPhone 6, I'm not on a contract as I prefer avoiding that.

What about you?

I had my concerns about Fleetwood, though I am confused and unsure how we will do against Port Vale. It's a tough game to call because both sides are unpredictable, however on paper and form it would obviously sway in favour of the away team and of course we do ourselves no favours when we play at Meadow Lane.

Some fans might see this as an easy game to write off, however I hope people turn up.

Despite the mistakes Derry is and has made, he's human and I do feel we should keep in mind that he is still inexperienced when it comes to him as a manager. I just hope he's learned that a lone striker is negative and that it doesn't work, I hope Garry Thompson plays upfront because that would make me think we have some chance of scoring.

My brothers predicted a narrow 1-0, I certainly hope so.

I think the game will be quite tight, so mistakes have to be avoidable and concentration levels kept high.

My gut feeling is that the game will see goals, yet I do feel Notts can respond here. My score prediction will be 2-1, I don't have much hopes on the new winger being a shinning light but if he scores it would make me happy.

What do you think about the game? Score predictions?

This picture was taken by @Dan at Colchester, it's not me but obviously someone else likes to remain an international man of mystery.

Winger signed on loan from Brighton till end of season. On the bench at Fleetwood.

Anyone know of him? Seen him play?

For those who haven't seen it here is the picture of the Pride of Nottingham gathering taken at the Port Vale match.

From left to right @Cobby @hissingdwarf @notts-joe @super_pie @Tonyhateley @cotton13 @super_ram and @PTID1862

Great picture of a great day.

Tuesday night's fixtures:

AFC Bournemouth v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Watford v Fulham

Barnsley v Coventry City

Preston North End v Doncaster Rovers

Bury v Luton Town

Oxford United v Morecambe

... if we lose tonight?

We've lost something like 7 out of our last 8 at home, five of our last 6 overall, and a defeat at Colchester would be our fourth consecutive defeat. To put it into perspective:

Our record on 25 October: Played 12, W7 D5 L2 - points 26, or 2.2 per game

Our record since then: Played 18, W3 D3 L12 - points 12, or 0.6 per game

Of course we were never going to keep up our early season form, we had quite a few fortunate results. However, we have had clear relegation form over nearly half a season, and if we continue this form over the remaining 14 games we will be relegated on 47 points.

I don't want to see SD go, I want to see him turn it around. However, managers have been dismissed for less, and if we lose tonight I wouldn't be surprised to see him handed his P45.

What do you think?

Welcome to @nightOWL I hope you enjoy being a part of our growing community, come and say hello we don't bite.

What are your favourite deserts/puddings? Do they differ at home compared to restaurants? My my main pudding is Apple Pie! You can't beat it. Ice Cream or Custard, its just nice!

Desert good old Knickerblocker Glory!

I hope @notts-joe doesn't mind me starting this topic. He's late

A real 6 pointer. We could be in the drop zone if we lose and other results don't go our way. That's a sobering thought. A win would give us some much needed breathing space.

Colchester do concede goals. 55 in 33 matches. They are inconsistent. They beat Bristol City at home recently which was a fantastic result but followed it up with a defeat at Doncaster. They have lost 17 games, 3 more than us.

Notts have won the last 6 meetings between the clubs. That's an impressive record. In fact, we have only lost 14 out of 40 games against them.

I don't think we'll lose this one. 2-2 draw. McCourt and JCR.

Please take a few seconds vote and comment for your Man of the Match, help us name ours as a community.

Who was your Man of the Match?

I haven't got my pass out from the Mrs yet but I'm considering driving down on Saturday. Anyone willing to share fuel costs? RAC fuel calculator says £35ish.

Not definite yet but if you're interested let me know [emoji4]

Regards Al

You Pies!

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.

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