Admittedly I don't personally care about the JPT, win or lose. However, I do feel @Pies4u had a point about confidence - winning games certainly does that and I would really like to see our current run continue. Bringing three wins to Crawley would be massive, it would be something very positive for the club and we could do with this happening for aslong as possible.

The reason I don't care about the JPT is the fact nobody takes it seriously until a side reaches say the semi finals (perhaps before). Well, some smaller clubs might become excited before but the bigger teams don't respect it in my opinion.

It could do with being remodeled to regain serious interest.

This said, I can see us winning Scunthorpe and 1-2 would be my prediction.

They don't have a bad side in truth, of course they have "Neal Bishop" who is a gafter and perhaps one of the most underrated Notts players in recent years. Remember he wasn't good enough for Championship? Yet he had a good go there and settled in well due to the fact he gives 100%. They also have Paddy Madden (I won't go on about him), though I do admire him. Matt Sparrow is a pretty decent player, as is Gary McSheffrey and of course they Deon Burton.

Anyway I have piped on enough here, please do leave your views on this. I like reading about each stage, it's something I find to be cool.

So, thoughts? Predictions?

League One: Russ Wilcox sacked by Scunthorpe after latest defeat .

Love or hate him, this guy can make the most of intelligence - Perhaps not when it comes to managing a football side but he sure knows how to apply it in the media (provided he actually wrote his book).
 

Roy Keane: I didn't sign Robbie Savage for Sunderland because his voicemail said 'Hi, it's Robbie - whazzup!'

• Keane reveals he didn't sign Robbie Savage for Sunderland because of his voicemail message
• 'Whazzup' featured on the Budweiser advert in the early 2000s 
• At the time the Blackburn midfielder was struggling for playing time
• Responding on Twitter, Savage said: 'Oh come on Roy whattttsuppppppppp !!!! Hahahaha'
   

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I think Robbie's tweet was ever so funny! That's one thing I like about Robbie Savage, not much else I do mind.

Derry and Abbot have got a lot of things right, the current formation is impressive away from home (in terms of results) and it does suit our players. However, at home I don't think it does anything more than set us up for drawing. I am not a fan of a lone striker, so naturally if we use this I'd prefer to see support from the wide man. Yet Notts seem to slow down when we play teams who are either more dynamic, talented or faster. Orient for example pulled of the strings.

So what formation do you think would suite better? Which players would you choose?

Is anyone concerned that Cassidy isn't getting the service? Surely having Murray playing more closely would suit boths games?? Let's discuss this, naturally Derry will know better but this could be interesting to see opinions. I'd also give Jones a rest! He looked very tired the other night, however it didn't effect his game in my opinion.

welcome @BromPie, hope you like pon and find time to join in.

A young footballer has been signed by Notts County youth academy.
 
Jenson Gracie has been signed by Notts County's youth academy

Jenson Gracie, 10, of Newark, impressed with his performances in the Magpies shadow squad.

The midfielder was invited to join the squad after Notts County saw him playing for Fernwood Foxes Whites, where he twice won the league and cup double.

His father, Jason Gracie, said: “His attitude is great. He gets his head down and he responds well to every challenge that is thrown at him.

“Notts County’s Academy keeps going until the under-17s so hopefully he has a good few years ahead of him.”

Fernwood Foxes coaches Simon Haywood and Martin Chapman said they wished Jenson all the best for the future.

Jenson joined RHP Colts under-11s Sunday team at the start of the season before signing for Notts County.

Garry Attwood, the coach at RHP, said he was thrilled to see Jenson rewarded for his hard work.

“For a player so young he’s got an excellent attitude to football and life in general,” he said

Jenson has played three games for the academy side, scoring his first goal in a 6-2 win over Lincoln City.







It's a nice piece of news here, it would be something to look back on say in 10 years time and say "this is where it began". Hope he goes far, certainly sounds promising.

Even better given their age

 

>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDMP3Yhm-IE

Bit of a laugh for a Monday morning. Those of you on Twitter may have seen the amusing banter between Notts County's official account and a Manchester United "fan" who had taken the micky.

 

Following the midweek win at Crewe, Notts tweeted a photo of the league 1 table with the caption: "The league table looks good", to which a Man Utd fan replied with "OMG 10th so good!".

 

But he got a bit more than he bargained for, with Notts' reply saying we're also not far behind MK Dons! The whole thing actually went on throughout Wednesday, it was pretty fun to watch the united fanboy in complete meltdown. They can dish it out, but they can't take it...

 

Full story has made into the NEP: http://www.nottinghampost.com/Manchester-United-fan-ridiculed-Twitter-laughing/story-23046733-detail/story.html

Feel free to browse (in fact please do). If you know anyone tag them, I really enjoyed doing this. Our fans certainly know how to be lively, oh and please click "like".

>https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153485437830961.1073741852.158954730960&type=1

As this is a home game, thus I'll be attending and not in the chat room, I thought I'd start by prompting the "links" question that Pie in Shanghai always poses.

I threw Baudet into the mix for the Crewe game but I didn't see any other suggestions.

Anyway, just to start the ball rolling there are plenty of Notts/Gills links - clue: think goalkeepers (I can think of at least 3) - but I'll chuck in Mick Galloway as a "starter for 10" before PinS gets to you on Sat. Not trying to steal his thunder, merely trying to promote the thinking process and stimulate interest. Sometimes there are only a couple of us "playing" but it's a laugh and it fills the commentary void on occasions!

Go..................

What was the latest film you went to see at the cinema folks?

We've taken our youngest out as a treat, she's doing so well with speaking now. She wanted to see The BoxTrolls! [emoji6]

Anyone seen it?

Join in folks, let us know.

Hello U-Pies!

 

Knowing that Notts isn't getting through one of the best times of it's life....

 

I would like to organize a fund raising in Romania for this special club.

 

Unfortunately this is the first time I am dealing with this...

 

For starters I was thinking to manage a free web/blog address to do that.Is there anybody around to help me with that?

 

Thanks!

Any going to partizan vs spurs?

http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/new-contracts-for-management-team-1985972.aspx

 

Brilliant news in my opinion.

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSktF7sq-MY

 

Sadly my microphone was playing up today, so not all of the interviews could be used I'm sorry if you were interviewed but aren't in the video, but come back next home game is you still want to be involved.

This speaks for itself, I also have to admit... I watched the one which flew over and around the City ground. It's too impressive not to watch!

But don't worry, this is not that video!

>http://youtu.be/KZwPSxSygdc

Does anyone know what he said? I was out picking up my niece and only just got back in & I've seen that he was on, would have liked to have heard what he had to say.

 

Thanks in advance

Yesterday we interviewed Gillingham FC fan "Lee" for yet another Opposition View. Enjoy folks

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D78-Ei2BfLc&list=UUqkNk2WyEJaSVIq3pFWwXtQ

 

Just checking if anyone plays township on mobile or tablet. I'm seriously addicted to it on my kindle. If anyone does then speak up and I'll add you to my friend list.

Saturday's fixtures:

Middlesbrough v Fulham

Wolves v Wigan Athletic

Leyton Orient v Swindon Town

Yeovil Town v MK Dons

Bury v Tranmere Rovers

Hartlepool United v Carlisle United

I've just installed Flipboard on my phone as I don't have any news apps (aside from Football related ones).

I stumbled on this.

Pretty cool and very rare!

What's the oldest ticket that you've seen? How much do think its worth? Thoughts?

Just trying out this tappatalk suggested by @notts-joe, it's quite good once you get the hang of it, anyone else tried it yet?

Just trying out a picture, sunrise over the Bay of Biscay.

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I'll start adding these after each game or occasion when I take pictures, this isn't aimed at ripping of @Dan. It's just something I enjoy doing and you wouldn't believe how popular it is, I actually now get asked to take pictures! Not always but quite often someone will. It's quite surreal really.

>https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153453986900961.1073741851.158954730960&type=3