I thought I'd share my news.

I have now taken over as manager of my team Riverside Rangers U18s (Long Eaton) from my coach/assistant manager role. I've never had full control and it is an exciting prospect.

The team folds this year and I will be starting a new U21 team utilising a lot more of the local talent which is daunting and a whole new challenge. Wish me luck PON

Regards Al

You Pies!

@super_ram's told me stories of Dave Mackay, he was one of them players you admired for doing the right thing despite being before my time but the majority of things my father's told me about Derby included Mackay. Including the impressions, off field antics and if I am not mistaken this is also a player he's met.

He's died aged 80.

Link to the story - Here

It's this tweet which I noticed that lead me to the above story. R.I.P Dave Mackay

>https://twitter.com/IanDarke/status/572544773535473665

That's a lot of cats!!!

http://news.sky.com/story/1437466/video-out-of-control-cats-take-over-island

I'm not bothered about White, he didn't do enough to warrant even starting and looked very awkward. I had hoped he could prove me wrong, however it wasn't to be but his team mate Woolery is a blow because his pace could be useful. He could have been useful to play alongside Bajner, plus he acted as a backup for the wing.

What do you think folks?

Another new pie to welcome, come in @Black&WhitePIE hope you enjoy being part of our friendly community, we'd love to hear from you as and when you are able.

So come on then guys lets get a county fan view on what's going on.

In freedman's 6 games in charge we have won 5 drawn 1 scored 19 conceded 8 and playing some of the best football ive seen this season.

So what is Dougie doing  that Pearce wasn't ?

Some of our lot will find these useful, as it's even helped fresh my mind!

If I was Carroll that goal would really chalk me off! Very sloppy, I also note that we played better when we picked up the tempo but we didn't slow down when it came to taking our chances! We did have them.

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bauGcI6-ks

Brilliant day for all involved in the PoN Gathering, plus I am pleased I managed to continue the 'fans' picture. Soon to hashtagged 'It doesn't take two to tango'. No, that's just a bad sarcastic joke.

>https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153844499725961.1073741869.158954730960&type=1
Link Here

@tonyhateley, @hissingdwarf, @PTID1862, @Cobby, @ivansneck, @Blackville, @cotton13 and @super_ram. You Pies!

I have created a facebook account so that I can interact with my football friends and football pages including this sites facebook page of course, if anyone who uses facebook wants to befriend or follow me please feel free. My facebook name is Fanof BigTone.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009356340344

(no not the reds over the river.)

I am selling my almost new Humax 1010S. Freesat box, just needs a sat dish. Plugs straight into sky dish. No changes to cables. Just plug it in and off it goes. It is the latest model (and the best available in the market at the moment.)

Features...

This new Freesat+ box comes with Freetime - our smart new on screen TV Guide that makes it even easier to find the programmes you love. 
It even lets you browse backwards in time and watch shows that have already been on.

Combining Freesat HD, BBC iPlayer, ITV Player*, 4oD and Demand5, the Humax HDR-1000S delivers over 190 channels of viewing goodness. 

You can record one channel while watching another, or record two different channels at the same time. You won’t have to miss one show to see another or choose between two of your favourites. You’ll be able to record more, watch more and enjoy more entertainment with this great recording functionality.

Boasting a 500GB hard drive, the recorder can store up to 125 hours

of HD programming or up to 300 hours of standard definition shows.

Play back a wide range of audio and video content from compatible devices in your home network.

Enjoy high-definition video and audio as they were meant to be.

Just connect the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable to any HD source and enjoy the optimized pictures and sounds each and every time.

Genuine Sale as I only purchased it a few months back, but now Virgin have offered me 18 months free XL package on everything for less than I was paying just for their broadband.

As I say, nearly new and can be seen working if required. 

All that is needed is a sat dish and then you have free TV forever with the bonus or twin tuners, all on demand etc and no subscriptions etc..

Time to tell Sky to go byebyes?

Retails at £229 in the Currys sale at the moment. Will take offers above £140 for it (I did pay £250 for it!)

OK folks... next up for us a trip down to Essex to take on Colly.... search your grey matter and come up with players or staff that link the two sides...

What Colour is it??? LOL In every Picture i get White & Gold

Saturday's Fixtures:

Blackpool v Wigan Athletic

Rotherham United v Millwall

Crewe Alexandra v Swindon Town

Oldham Athletic v Preston North End

Cheltenham Town v Tranmere Rovers

Plymouth Argyle v Bury

Good news is my computer is playing ball again so I have been able to update the table. Will forewarn you that Saturday's update may be a little late though as I'm on the road with Weymouth

After a busy day at the match I've just watched the Depeche Mode concert, Live in Berlin on Sky Arts. For anyone interested its repeated (just finished it's primetime slot 9-10.30) 3am Sunday Morning and 8.30 Monday.

What a way to end a day 

http://www.sky.com/tv/show/depeche-mode

Why do you think Shaun Derry relies on Pilks so much? If you listen to the rumour mil he's supposed to be out on loan again. Yet, it seems the young shot stop isn't rated anymore.

Personally I think we should have cashes in.

That said, I do dream of him being our no1. and I hope that Derry and Carroll can get the best out of him. It's all a question of mentality for him, we know he has the attributes.

Is there more than meets the eye here?

So, what would you hope for from next season? With their being talks of a 'competitive' budget, how would you like to see this spent? What can we learn from this season currently being played out?

I wanted to start this now, as I think it will give a good reflection when the times nearer.

I am actually very optimistic about next season, I want Derry to be here and steadying the ship. I hope to see us improve, better attacking football - mixed with real excitement going into games. I'd love for us to fancy going into the games like Peterborough, MK Dons, Swindon, Bristol City thinking we can get something out of the game. Basically not to be under the cosh for 75 or whatever minutes.

It sounds negative to say the above but I do see that we have progressed but I actually want to see us being 'really' competitive and believing in ourselves - it will go along way.

Personally I have my doubts and concerns about next years budget, however I hope we can get a mix of experience. It would be nice to see players arriving within the right age range, not so many above 30 and not to many below 21. It would be nice to sign some between 23-27 for a change! Especially if we can inject some real pace into our squad but of course the skill, reading of the game goes along way and so I wouldn't thrown upon more senior heads.

I hope we spend more wisely, avoid rushing into loans (as it seems) and put it to use to keeping quality within the ranks. This will hopefully allow us to keep a fairly small and tight squad, no more than 25 players is my personal wish.

We can learn a lot about this season and we still are, what about you?

Don't just read folks, share your thoughts and join in.

Leonard Nimoy who played Mr. Spock in Star Trek has died aged 83.

Very sad I loved watching Star Trek when it was on TV.

Hungry Horse have introduced this from America it's a double burger in between two donuts.

I'm not a big fan of burgers anyway and I certainly couldn't stomach this.

Could you? Have you had one?

Hi all.

Anyone interested in 2 tickets for the Port Vale game? Competition win but I'd rather be in the Kop. Best offer?

Regards Al

You Pies!

Gladbach are at home to Sevilla in the 2nd leg, 1-0 from the first leg in Spain. Fingers crossed, I have to say I'm not overly optimistic, but it would be a tremendous achievement to put out the holders.

We got cambell ryce back on loan from the blades.I for 1 am more than happy :-).you pies.

Well done @DangerousSausage on achieving a Bronze Award for 200 posts.

Jihadi john = Mohammed Emwazi from London

This is a good discount for anyone wanting an away shirt.

http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/the-club-shop-are-offering-a-big-discount.-2211032.aspx