Notts County goalkeeper Roy Carroll wants to sign a new contract at Meadow Lane

Roy Carroll says he would love to extend his stay at Notts County and hopes his future can be quickly resolved.

The Northern Ireland goalkeeper (pictured) is out of contract at the end of the season, having only signed a one year deal when he arrived at Meadow Lane last summer.

Carroll says talks over a new deal are yet to start, but the former Manchester United stopper made it clear he would like to stay.

"We'll have to wait and see, but I really would like to stay at the club," he said.

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It seems the connection may be working in Rangers favour... 5 of Newcastle's young  players have been loaned to the Scottish club, and while the article doesn't say, I suspect that all wages will be paid by Newcastle...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31099950

good video footage, but my that's scary. And they say air travel is safe? BTW, this is not there to make fun, this is a serious omg moment.

http://news.sky.com/story/1420879/dashcam-captures-fatal-plane-bridge-crash

Well, with Arry and the dog having resigned from managing QPR, who next.... The runners and riders according to skybet...

Next Permanent Q.P.R. Manager

Next Permanent Manager

Tim Sherwood 1/8 Glenn Hoddle 5/1 Les Ferdinand 16/1 Gianfranco Zola 25/1 Chris Ramsey 25/1

Gus Poyet 25/1 Rafael Benitez 25/1 Jurgen Klinsmann 25/1 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 25/1 Karl Robinson 25/1

Eddie Howe 25/1 Steve McClaren 28/1 Mick McCarthy 28/1 Ray Wilkins 33/1 Billy Davies 33/1

Roberto Di Matteo 33/1 Alan Curbishley 40/1 Uwe Rosler 40/1

What the hell is Billy Krankie doing in that list? Who is Chris Ramsey? And who do you think is the right man?

ok folks lets have them....
 

Okay folks, please read my article - Here
 

Once you've read my thoughts, feel free to fill in this yourself. I'd like you all to have a go - I can see how my thoughts compare to others then.

Kwame Thomas:

Good move?

Does he offer us anything differently?

Alefe Santos

Good move?

Does he offer us anything differently?

William Hayhurst

Good move?

Does he offer us anything differently?

Billy Daniels

Good move?

Does he offer us anything differently?

Hayden White

Good move?

Does he offer us anything differently?
 
Balint Bajner

Good move?

Does he offer us anything differently?

Go folks, have a go. I realize for some it will be hard - especially for those who haven't been able to see the games or are based overseas but your opinions are still valid.

Discuss....

I noticed in game in Leicester that FM 2015 was available for pre-order.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIPhF0_S0pQ

I'm a little disappointed they've changed the design again, you get used to one way and then they switch. Over on the SI after 2013 (I think it was) the lead developer promised it would be the last time and surprise, surprise it's gone back to the old style which this video tries to deny.

That said, there are several things I am keen about. Such as the improvements to the stadium, it actually reminds me of USM 98/2000 where you was able to devolop a ground but of course on FM you can't do that but it does add to the real feel. The match engine seems a little more "gaming", I'm not sure it looks very realistic by this video it seems quite poor.

It is good you can choose the style of manager you see yourself, however I don't get why in the video it suggests players would respect you more for being a tactical manager. You'll earn respect for being a good manager, not for wearing a suit.

I'd be a tracksuit manager any day

An article in the independent on whether two clubs from the same city/town could or should merge...

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/can-two-clubs-from-the-same-town-be-merged-it-might-seem-logical--but-never-underestimate-intracity-rivalries-10014986.html

Good god, I remember the issues over ground sharing, but merge... with them.... there are limits in this life you know...

your thoughts?

As the title suggests, what is your favourite holiday destination? Also include a destination where you would like to go.

Discuss...

West Ham are potentially to be kicked out of the FA cup, should some corrupt guy at FIFA who have it in for the FA (IMO) find that they breached International selection versus club rules... see article...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31103752
 

However for once, I think something sounds dodgy here, with the player allegedly unable to fly due to a back injury, but able to be chauffeured to the game and of course play, with the same mysterious back injury....

your thoughts?

if you like prirates, good story lines, and beautiful women (who aint shy of getting kit off) black sails is well worth a watch iv just watched series 1 (8 45 min episodes) probley for 16+ age range tho with the nudity and core ect. 

onwards and upwards once again.  on a night when airwaves are rife with nottinghamshire managerial upheaveal - and not us for a change - as well as a buzzing deadline day grapevine, my thoughts turn to our next opponents.

chesterfield - losing 0-1 on the final day at saltergate has happened at least three times in my memory, so not too happy / memorable times.

players that link the two clubs; erm, this wont be too salubrious, but tom curtis, glynn hurst and tcham n'toya are my starters...

things may be bad at present, but "trust" me, they're not that bad...

Any of you pies live down under? I'm goin in few months to live just wondering if there's many/any over there? And where can I have a notts flag made to take with me??

I have heard people comment on the fact that SD doesn't know, and that could be argued given the amount of changes we seem to have has recently...

So as a forum how about we come to some sort of consencus, on our best starting 11, willing to hear arguments for and against the inclusion of anybody....

Can we look past Roy Carroll as number 1 GK? I think not, for all his cards and the timewasting antics, he is still head and shoulders above anybody else.

RB - Dumbaya or White???? No contest IMO... Dumbaya

LB - Adams or Cranston??? Adams shades this for me.

CB - as a pairing..... Mckenzie and Hollis or Mullins

RM - Santos?

LM - Hayhurst?

CM - as a pair.... Noble and Thompson C???

CF- Pick 2 and run with them, but what is the best 2? Bajner, Murray, Daniels, Thomas

Guys and gals, we know we have some shortcomings, those aside what do you think is our current strongest 11.....

Yeovil Town have recently had a bid rejected for the left sided winger, his contract runs out at the end of the season and it appears that Kidderminster Harriers are all set to a contract show down for him.
 

Johnson is understood to be on the radars of Sky Bet Championship outfit Birmingham City, League One Notts County and Yeovil and League Two Luton Town.

Full Article - Here

It seems that Derry has already started to identify players he would like to have for the following season, which is actually refreshing because it highlights his desire to move within the market and of course his belief in wanting to build a team which can be more competitive next season. Now this lads only 24, so it's a good age to sign even without any major league experience because he will most likely want to cut it.

Perhaps not everyone 'desired' player but from my knowledge he's pretty quick and skilful, nothing amazing but solid enough.

What do you think? Would you like to see Johnson sign for us? What do you make of Notts being linked with players who might make a move next season?

Share your thoughts folks.

This booking is bizarre.......

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

So which law of the game has he broken?

Kyle Dixon Departs Notts County

I found this funny.....

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2937026/Benoit-Assou-Ekotto-40-000-week-contract-cancelled-Tottenham.html

Goal line technology helped ensure the correct result stood at Selhurst Park, this is for me the first time I have heard of it being proved... IMO it is right that we use it and it should be pushed throughout the leagues, although the refs we get would probably make a mess of it anyhow....

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/gds-technology-saves-everton-and-us-from-argument-10016973.html

In my opinion The R & A have sold out to Sky Sports, from 2017 The Open Championship will no longer be shown live on free to air TV...

I personally cannot wait for the whole thing to go bang...

http://www.theopen.com/NewsVideo/News/2015/02/An%20Open%20Letter%20from%20Peter%20Dawson%20Chief%20Executive%20of%20The%20RandA

It looks like our Leon might be linking up with another League One team.

He's been rumoured to be in talks with Barnsley over season long long, which would see him face us if he does agree terms. It would be interesting because it would see him also return to Meadow Lane!

It's funny because he's the player who hasn't ever settled with a team, when he looks to be in form something crops up but I did think he looked quite the player before his injury at Newcastle. Even when they were in the Championship, I recall him looking sharp against Forest and he partnered well with Andy Carroll.

Shame really because I'd have gambled on him to come here if I was Shaun Derry.

Here's the article - Link

I can't help but feel this is like Nottingham Post's Leigh Curtis reporting on Shaun Wright-Phillips story, as Leon Best joined Brighton for the reminder of the season.

Thoughts?

I'm always asking folks for movie recommendations, problem is because of the modern trend to see everything instantly I have already seen the majority most people recommend.

Not a problem with this site! - Here

I also have a tenancy of watching the same genre, so I get hooked to 'horrors', then move onto 'crime' or 'thrillers'. This should encourage me not to do this, though I do like the ability to toggle films and put in keywords. The fact it also shares the trailer is brilliant, as I always watch them before I commit to a movie (otherwise I turn off 10 minutes in when it's boring or displays bad acting).

Try it

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzv8iQzHkqs

I'm speechless, all 3 goals.... Absolutely poor defending! Oldham appear to be on par with Swindon and Bristol City judging this, I wasn't impressed with Shauns 'honest' post match interview either.

Time to get back together.

I seem to remember an academy was a really good thing, throughout times past... Scholars were always proud to have been to an Academy...

Now it means you are under performing and the butt of the education system...

Your thoughts on this and other words that have had their meanings changed like this

Ok folks so for the last week or so, we have asked team members to give nominations for the motm for January.

There is little left to do now, apart from announce the results of the motm for January.


The winner of January's award has put in so much hard work here at Pride of Nottingham, to firstly get this whole thing off the ground, and secondly to keep improving it, he has brought so many good things and good ideas to fruition here, and so it is richly deserved that the award goes to him.

Please take time to congratulate @notts-joe

Well Done Joe! I expect nothing less than a mammoth speech, just think of all the times you should have won, you must have a blockbuster ready!!

2nd place went to @Cobby - for his work on the Pride of Nottingham TV pieces, and for helping promote our community to  a wider audience - Well Done!

3rd place went to @Super_Danny_Allsopp - Well Done SDA! For your regular, considered and often spot on posts!

Well Done to all the members who were nominated and to all those who post on the community forums, home page etc, don't forget it is the  taking part that counts. Each and every visit makes a difference, as do your thoughts and posts. I hope that February proves to be another successful month for PoN, and that by going from strength to strength the picking of a MOTM gets to be a much trickier prospect.

Well done to all!!!