Welcome @johnboy, I'm pleased to see you have arrived on here mate.

I thought I might have known by 'JohnBoy' which fan it was, however I was wrong. Yet that said, I'm pleased. Thanks for joining us John, would you tell the community a little about yourself buddy? Hope to see you on from time to time.

Merry Christmas!

Hello and welcome to @jonnyt.I hope you enjoy your time with us.

I'll start with Borussia.

Bundesliga: Currently 4th - in the "Champions League" play-off spot. Settle for that of even 5th or 6th at the end of the season. However, the commitments of the German Cup (away to Kickers Offenbach in the 1/8th final) and the Europa League (Sevilla in the 1/16th final) may prove too much for the club's squad. Gladbach have a lot less money than the other current top 5 clubs, as well as some lower down, e.g. Dortmund and Hoffenheim. Good management and good coaching can only take you so far these days. The defence got very creaky without Martin Stranzl towards Christmas.

That said, a great first half, home crowds averaging 50 000, still selling out every away game in Germany and Europe (e.g. over 10 000 went to Zurich on a Thursday night in October).

Whilst the title race is just about over, FCB go to Wolfsburg on the opening day of the 'Ruckrunde', the interest is at the bottom with 5 'Traditionsvereine' (Traditional Clubs) in the bottom 6 and the Goat-worshippers not far above, HSV have huge money problems and Stuttgart are badly run behind the scenes, but I expect Doofmund to escape.

And no I don't mean the o especially on Tony H's boat!

It's still manic out there. Even in places like Pets at Home this afternoon where I decided to treat the must to new extendable lead, there are people pushing and shoving all over the place. Car parks are full.

Come on people. Give it a rest now so I can get back to my little shopping trips, not major bloody events.

Notts County duo Kyle Dixon and Greg Tempest set to extend Boston United loan deals.

Dixon's and Tempest's deals expired last Saturday, however our magpie pair look very likely to extend their stay with the The Pilgrims. Boston have been granted permission to discuss it with Notts as Dennis Greene is keen to extend their stay...

Good news? They seem to be doing well. Thoughts? Let PoN know, comment below.

With all the excitement building up to our New years eve party I forgot to wish @MuddyPatchPie a very happy birthday..I always enjoy your comments on here.I hope you  recovered enough from the recent bug to enjoy your day.

Here's a good tip I saw on the other forum that deserves an airing here.

If you want to use Magpie Player on your mobile or tablet, download the Fli Player app from the Google Play Store. You can watch all the highlights and interviews even on devices that don't like Flash, and the commentary also works on my phone (Samsung Galaxy S3). I could never get this to work previously.

Talking to our 6 year old grandson about Christmas and he says that Santa doesn't exist and the postman brings presents.

Apparently it's a ridiculous notion that reindeer could fly!! Is he the only 6 year old in the world who doesn't believe in Santa? It made me a bit sad to be honest.

Oh how opinions have changed over at Ipswich

http://www.twtd.co.uk/forum/324647/bialkowski/#7

Really happy for him, quality keeper proving how good he is

For driving without a licence.

Okay, very early but let's see who gets the closest.

Premiership

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Championship

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League One

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League Two

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Get your predictions in nice and early folks.

Radio Nottingham report Danny Haynes has left Notts.

Making the way to sign 4 players including a player from a Championship club.

We had Zeli Ismail who looked like Jason Grimshaw from Coronation Street.

I have also noticed that young Harry Andrews looks a lot like Kasper Schmeichel.

Maybe you should try this...

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Sunday's Fixtures:
Cardiff City v Watford

Wolves v Brentford

Crawley Town v Colchester United

Rochdale v Fleetwood Town

Carlisle United v York City

Shrewsbury Town v Wycombe Wanderers

Slap bang in the festive season, apologies for lateness in this game's submission...

Too big for division four, Benito Carbone, Stan-the-man are all immediate thoughts relating to the Bantams.  I think of uncle Colin's hometown club and, of course, "that" debut by Lee Hughes / Munto.

Players - well, present company excepted (3 of 'em!), Ricky Ravenhill and Graeme Lee are my offerings to start with.

Over to you - those that are not up to Valley Parade. 

Another tough game, one which Alan Smith's knowledge of MK Dons will be vital.

I'd be tempted to give Smith the nod, rough them up and use him as someone to kill the game. No doubt they're a seriously decent side at this level, however I don't fancy them for promotion despite currently being second. I think Notts will have to match their intensity to get anything from here, they must not be allowed to get into their flow.

Otherwise this could be Bristol City again, which I am hoping isn't the case.

Notts need to get a solid grip on their defending, I don't expect us to be beating Bristol City, MK Dons etc but I do expect to see us stand tall and mark exactly how we know we can do. The amount of goals we are conceding is a concern for me, I have to be honest. Naturally this will have an effect on morale, goal scored and performances.

I'm hoping for a draw, which if so I'd say would end at 1-1 but I have a feeling MK Dons will sneak a winner.

My prediction is 1-2 to them.

Thoughts?

Boxing Day Fixtures:
Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers

Rotherham United v Huddersfield Town

Doncaster Rovers v Coventry City

Port Vale v Sheffield United

Newport County v Plymouth Argyle

Wycombe Wanderers v Luton Town

Wish him all the best at Christmas. A solid player, but also an outstanding guy who stood up for his beliefs in his role as PFA chairman. Lets hope the injuries stay as non-life threatening.

Airlifted to Leeds instead of Nottingham though?

Former Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle is in hospital after being involved in a serious road accident on Monday.

The ex-Burnley defender, 35, was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary.

The cause of the accident is unknown, although the BBC understands his injuries are not life threatening.

Carlisle is an ambassador for equality campaign body Kick It Out, who tweeted: "The thoughts and prayers of everyone here are with Clarke and his family."

The tweet added: "Stay strong our dear friend - keep on fighting."

Police have appealed for witnesses to the collision, which happened on the A64 near the village of Bishopthorpe, at 07:30 GMT.

A police spokeswoman said: "The collision involved a male pedestrian and a lorry.

"The injured man has been airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary with serious injuries.

"The road was closed to allow the air ambulance to land and to allow collision investigators to examine the scene."

Part of the road was closed for a number of hours while investigations took place.

The Football Association tweeted: "The thoughts and prayers of all at the FA are with Clarke Carlisle and his family at this sad time."

Centre-back Carlisle made more than 500 appearances during a playing career spanning 16 years at nine clubs, including Leeds and QPR,

He retired from professional football in 2013 after his last club, Northampton, were beaten by Bradford in the League Two play-off final, before working as a TV pundit.

Carlisle, who left school with 10 Grade A GCSEs, has earned a reputation for his intelligence, appearing on Channel Four's Countdown and the BBC's Question Time.

And through his role with Kick It Out, Carlisle - who is married with three children - has become a vociferous campaigner for inclusion and equality in football.

Burnley FC tweeted: "The thoughts of all at Burnley Football Club are with Clarke Carlisle and his family.

I didn't think I had seen a topic posted on this, but let me know if I just missed it.

Did everyone see who won the £250k transfer fund as part of the Sky Bet comeptition?

http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2014/win-250000-thanks-to-the-sky-bet-transfer-fund-2145910.aspx

It is non other than those lot across the river, 2 days after their transfer embargo kicked in

Luckily for them they can use it on loan player wages so it isn't completely wasted.  Might they get Falcao on loan for a week maybe?

I'm not sure if they can use it to pay their tax bill?

With apologies to @BromPie and anyone else who's already fed up with the run up to christmas.

I was listening to Gold on the radio last night when they played Boney M's  'Mary's Boy Child.Not long after they played @Fairytale of New York by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl.The christmas ads have been on tv for what seems like ages but last night was the first christmas songs I've heard on the radio.

Anyway do any members have a christmas song that they like or are you like @william1984 and have a moan every time you hear one?

>http://www.angryduck.com/pictures/2014_11/nice_prank8857.mp4

For anyone interested, Richard Butcher's mum, Gail, has written a book about her son from schoolboy to professional footballer.  The ups and downs, the laughs and the tears they lived through together.

Gail insists "It's not just a book about football."

The title is: "BUTCH - The Wings of Football"

It is available from Amazon including Kindle format