The Ladies team have signed Leanne Crichton from Glasgie...... see article

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31064629

They might just be more of a force this coming season

Cardiff City face a court case over unpaid debt... but as the article says they are unsure who the dent is to...

This has shades of Munto, in that the person on the board cannot name the people he represents..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31040542

hmmmm?

This Saturday's Fixtures:

Birmingham City v Norwich City

Nottingham Forest v Millwall

Leyton Orient v Scunthorpe United

Sheffield United v Swindon Town

Carlisle United v Mansfield Town

Newport County v Shrewsbury Town

Right well as far as the game was concerned there was little in the way of competition, Rangers for all their off field problems and time trying to fight their way back up to the top, the quality just isn't there.

Oh the spirit was, even though there was the gulf in class, and admittedly the clashes were no where near as intense or as frequent, they still happened.... Was it ever likely to be any different? Part of the Ibrox faithful blame Celtic and others for ensuring they were demoted so far down the pyramid... rightly or wrongly!!! This has done nothing to fuel the rivalry and hatred, as the following report highlights, the sectarian element is alive and well in Scotland, contrary to the mood of optimism and willingness to embrace the future of Scotland enjoyed by the rest of the population north of the border.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/rangers/11383279/Old-Firm-fans-still-raking-over-old-dirt.html

thoughts?

YEP, that is my shout on this one... How can it be tolerated that an official (dubious pen or not) is chased from the field of lay by one of the sides, hell, by anybody.....

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/afcon/article-2934753/Tunisia-1-2-Equatorial-Guinea-AFCON-2015-Riot-police-intervene-dubious-penalty-decision-sees-quarter-final-end-carnage.html

So they are out, if the players can behave like this then good, what's more whoever takes over at FIFA should announce their arrival with a ban from international competitions for 4 years... making sure the message is sent loud and clear!

Corruption, thuggery and blatant disregard for the spirit and rules of the game will not be tolerated...

What do you think?

Ok, so Chelsea are through to the final at Wembley, and Jose Mourinho's push for silverware and honours continues. However the semi final wasn't without controversy with the press and Liverpool alleging TWO stamps by Diego Costa.

We know the best players have that streak, the ruthless and at times nastiness about them, but IMO this is just wrong, that his own manager can defend him... one perhaps an accident, but two?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2929236/Jose-Mourinho-defends-Diego-Costa-striker-criticised-stamping-two-players-Capital-One-Cup-win.html

I didn't watch the game, but would love to hear the opinions of any that did, or indeed anybody else who has an opinion on this...

http://www.caughtoffside.com/2015/01/27/video-diego-costa-stamps-on-liverpools-emre-can-was-there-intent-from-the-chelsea-striker/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpniB_8upG8

what are your thoughts?

Just hearing the forecast and it sounds we might be having some of the white stuff, possibly tomorrow night and Thursday.

I also noticed that across the pond that New York are expecting a really bad storm with gale force winds and up to three feet of snow. We normally end up getting a smaller version of whatever they get so baton down the hatches folks.

Jermaine Defoe has been signed by Sunderland AFC in what has been a straight swap deal seeing Jozy Altidore move over to Toronto FC.

Defoe whilst having scored 11 goals in 16 games for the MLS side, hasn't settled too well and found himself not to be a crowd favourite. Altidore on the other hand has appeared 42 times for Sunderland scoring just once.

Whilst this seems a win win for both Defoe and Gus Poyet at Sunderland, does it fit? Can Sunderland change the style of football they play sufficiently to get the best out of Defoe? I believe so, Poyet has worked with Defoe in the past and knows how to get the best out of him, and also proved himself to be a more than capable manager.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/sunderland/11347954/Sunderlands-signing-of-Jermain-Defoe-would-be-the-best-January-transfer-signing-ever.html

As the article suggests, is this the best January signing ever?

Fair score line. I thought Wolfsburg might win, but not like that.

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Now with us until the end of 2016/2017 season... a great bit of business by the club

http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/curtis-thompson-signs-new-deal-at-notts-county-2237198.aspx

http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/curtis-thompson-on-signing-a-new-deal-at-notts-county-2237546.aspx

thoughts?

Much different compared to the last time we went there, the game wasn't that entertaining if it wasn't for surviving the League One drop - It would be nice to see a good attendance but several fans have already highlighted the weather concern. I don't think it will be a problem, the snow can hold off until at least Sunday.

Notts need to regain their form here, it's time the squad pulled together and had a go.

If we can put in a solid performance, I could see us winning this one but Oldham can be a team who we struggle against. Still I quite fancy Bajner to score, If only he could blow them off the park!

Personally I don't think much of them as a unit. I think we could win this one, I'll say 2-0.

What about you? Thoughts?

Shock horror, as I write this Facebook can't be used, it's even been reported on the radio.

Now I can't tell my faithful followers what I am having for breakfast.

Porridge by the way.

A warm welcome to Pon for @eighteensixtytwo.Please make yourself comfortable and join in.

oldham athletic fills me with memories of 1990/91.  the curious nature of the fixture computer meant that 1st played 4th and 2nd played 3rd on the final day.

we (4th) went to west ham (1st) on the back of a good run in, (WWWWWW i think), and actually won at upton park 2-1.

oldham (2nd) entertained sheff weds (3rd) at home, and beat them 3-2 (from 0-2 down i think) and finished with a very late goal.

this curious set of results resulted in oldham snatching the title, and whilst west ham still celebrated promotion back to the top flight, they'd literally been done at home by little notts county!  we went on to beat middlesborough and brighton in the playoffs, as the top 4 all made it into what was the last ever barclays league first division.

and now look where the respective clubs are - and where they have been since those heady days!

players - well, cristiano montano, john thompson and lee hughes have all played for both clubs - sure that there's a few more...

over to you.

Another warm welcome from Pon,this time for @waldorf.Please make yourself at home and join in.

We just signed a young un called Kaiyne Wollery on a months loan from Bolton

Ok stop guessing I'll tell you, we've been to Derby to order a couple of folding bikes.

They were going cheap in the sale so we took the plunge, they aren't the most expensive make I believe you can pay over a £1000 for Bromptons, these were £150 quid each but made of aluminium so quite lightweight. 20" wheels, six gears etc., they fold up quite nicely to fit in the boot of the car or in our case in our motorhome. Can wait to try them out, hopefully they will get us fit.

Anybody else got a bike?

Given the just and correct public outcry with regards to Ched Evans and his crime what would be your reaction to a parent of a professional footballer who had committed the very same crime of Rape against a minor attending football games?

Brill News

http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/

Former Notts players, Sam Sodje and Christian Montano will be sleeping a little easier after the CPS has decided there is a possibility that the "fake sheikh" case would not lead to convictions.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/news/11346689/Match-fixing-charges-against-13-footballers-dropped.html

Handled it pretty well imo. Might take some tips from him!

http://www.surenews.com/cool/weatherman-does-the-best-with-what-he-has/

Apparently there was a earth quake last night in Rutland but it was felt in some parts of Nottinghamshire.

We didn't feel a thing, in fact Mrs H says the earth hasn't moved for her in a long time

Anyone on here feel it?

Well this sort of ran over what I expected, I should have probably cut it off at 3-4 fans views but that said I enjoyed hearing all of the opinions which was kindly told to me. I asked two former players! I didn't realize, I had seen one around Meadow Lane a fair bit but he's before my time. I even felt one looked like our @tonyhateley

I knew instantly upon them introducing themselves though. Please watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZfi1tbTeMY