MIAMI -- David Beckham has exercised his option to purchase a Major League Soccer expansion team in Miami, and the deal will be finalized when the former England captain can secure a financing plan and location for a new stadium.

I heard about this on the radio, I was supposed but can't see why he would do this. Perhaps his love of football, tho he will need to invest if he wants to gain from it (which I doubt).

Good for the MLS, thoughts?

Since the real Tony Hateley has sadly passed away I am feeling a bit uncomfortable with my username. The reason I chose it was because he was my all time favourite player. I wondered what you good folk thought, is it in bad taste to use his name now?

If I do change I thought as most folk know me as Tony I would probably just use that as my username.

I would appreciate if you took time to vote in the poll and put any comments in this thread, thank you.

Should be the biggest crowd of the season on saturday with 3,000 tickets sold to Coventry fans already. We need to make lots of noise.

I'll start.

COME ON YOU PIES. I HAD A WHEEL BARROW. SHAUN DERRY'S BLACK AND WHITE ARMY.

I've got a sore throat now.

Good result for the Blades, but is playing 120 minutes of football going to harm them in the league?

The cameras picked up at least 2 Sheffield players who had cramp toward the end of extra time.

Would we prefer to be still in the FA cup, even if it might wear down the players?

This Saturday's fixtures:
Leeds United v Huddersfield Town

Wigan Athletic v Charlton Athletic

Bristol City v Carlisle United

Crewe Alexandra v Sheffield United

Cheltenham Town v Northampton Town

Portsmouth v Torquay United

Michael Laudrup has departed Swansea City.No real surprise in view of recent back room shake up.

Strange one this. Found guilty, then not guilty, now guilty again. surely shows the Italian justice system isn't up to scratch or the evidence really is circumspect.

Assuming she is not guilty and not into dodgy sex games.....

Hold on a mo. She is quite a looker in some of her photos!!! I'm sure the odd dodgy sex game with her would keep it exciting as long as she promises to play nicely and not murder you!

Sorry for lowering the tone. The member of the month has obviously gone to my head.

This as been pretty popular over on MUP and our fans are pretty much behind moyes, only a small minority feel he is not the right person.

The majority of our fans think 10th to 5th, I think 5th is the target now.

Where do you think Notts will finish?

Don't dismiss non-league talent, says Notts County loan ace Kwesi Appiah.

From the bottom to the top: Having started out at non-league Maidstone United in 2007, just three years later Chris Smalling had signed for Manchester United. He's now an England regular.

 

ANYBODY who listened to Gordon Strachan's sarcastic assessment of non-league players last weekend was merely further proof about the stigma attached to them.

 

"They come in all shapes and sizes," was the Scotland manager's dismissive judgment as fans of Conference clubs went into a meltdown on a variety of social media platforms.

To write off non-league players as not fit for purpose seems a little bizarre given how Chris Smalling has become an England international having started out at Maidstone.

Kwesi Appiah is also proof that players can be found in the world of semi-professional football having joined Crystal Palace from Margate.

He too is of the belief that there are many gems waiting to be undiscovered outside of the 92 club.

"There are a lot of players in non-league who could easily make the step up into the Football League," he said.

"I spent three months on loan at Cambridge in the Conference and it just opened my eyes even more.

"I remember thinking 'wow' there are some serious players in this league.

"At some point I am sure they will get the opportunity and they just have to keep on doing what they are doing."

Even at the age of 23, Appiah has already enjoyed quite a nomadic career.

Full Article; Here.

Appiah seems a very confident young striker, he could have more of an impact if we could create him a clear chance. With a goal is confidence could be encouraging, however isn't is loan deal nearly half way through now? It was an emergency month loan, I wonder if Derry will try to extend or allow him to go back.

Certainly we need a striker.

PUBLISHED

08:00 2nd March 2014

Notts County Football Club can confirm that Joss Labadie has completed a switch to Torquay United on a free transfer.

Read more at http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/labadie-makes-torquay-switch-permanent-1330885.aspx#7JrukzRSiTLiG89L.99

Sat 8th 15:00 Sky Bet League 1 Notts Co vs Coventry. win

Sat 15th 15:00 Sky Bet League 1 Wolves vs Notts Co. lose

Sat 22nd 15:00 Sky Bet League 1 Notts Co vs Shrewsbury. Win

March 14

Sat 1st 15:00 Sky Bet League 1 Rotherham vs Notts Co. Lose

Sat 8th 15:00 Sky Bet League 1 Notts Co vs Leyton Or. lose

Tue 11th 19:45 Sky Bet League 1 Notts Co vs MK Dons .Draw

Sat 15th 15:00 Sky Bet League 1 Tranmere vs Notts Co draw

Sat 22nd 15:00 Sky Bet League 1 Notts Co vs Carlisle win

Tue 25th 19:45 Sky Bet League 1 Crewe vs Notts Co Draw

Sat 29th 15:00 Sky Bet League 1 Notts Co vs Colchester win

April 14

Sat 5th 15:00 Sky Bet League 1 Brentford vs Notts Co lose

Sat 12th 15:00 Sky Bet League 1 Notts Co vs Port Vale win

Sat 19th 15:00 Sky Bet League 1 Bristol C vs Notts Co draw

Mon 21st 15:00 Sky Bet League 1 Notts Co vs Crawley win

Sat 26th 15:00 Sky Bet League 1 Notts Co vs Swindon lose

May 14

Sat 3rd 15:00 Sky Bet League 1 Oldham vs Notts Co draw

What do you think?

Are we staying up?

'Mourinho is wrong - football was exciting in the 1800s'

For those who have read 'the 150 years of football' series of articles.This may help understand the development of soccer.

You couldn't make up Met Police's win, draw lose record...

I don't really expect anything from the game, however I do hope we can at least draw. I think this will be a bigger test than Shaun Derry knows, he needs to motivate the players into starting the game as they did against Peterborough. You can never write us off or know what to expect really, it's games like this we tend to see ourselves surprised! Either for good reasons or for one's we would rather forget. Preston are no fools though, I expect them to start lively.

Two games now into the 'view of our upcoming games'. Preston have ex Forest striker Joe Garner, along with some other useful players.

I hope we avoid dropping JCR, he needs to play and their fans need to get over what happened. It wasn't nice for their player, however he ended up accepting Jamal's apology and it should be put to rest now.

It's sad how their fans think it's acceptable to continue it!

My prediction is 2-2, however we desperately need the 3 points. Thoughts?

Ps. Let us know if you're making the away trip here.
 

Listened to Colin and hardly heard them mentioned, Not their day today by the sounds of it.

This can be quite the popular topic on other sites, I've been apart of gaming communities where responses reach 1,000. No it's not going to happen here! (least not anyway - one for the future)

Yet, It would be nice to see at least 10. I feel that's being fairly ambitious but you never know.

If you can add a screenshot feel free, the simple way is copy and paste. Just check your profile to find the answer to this and see how prolific you're.

Here's mine

I have a lot of making up to do (it's correct - reason behind it is due to moving from an older version back when PoN was NCFS)

So, how Prolific Are You?

Sad news today, as Tony Hateley passed away, ironically in Preston, at the age of 72. One of the greatest players in the history of Notts County and a man who won many plaudits from many fans of many other clubs. I wasn't lucky enough to see him play, but by all accounts he was a true great.

R.I.P Tony Hateley. Thoughts go out to his family and friends right now

Tony Hateley has died aged 72.

Gutted, can't say anymore.

Welcome to PoN @Mickypne.Glad to have another opposition fan join in.I hope we hear more of your balanced and unbiased views.

Leeds have issued a statement saying the Brian McDermott is still very much their manager. !!??

What's going off there?

Kevin Pilkington by a country mile. Some great saves

It looks like a tough game ...

Perhaps just as importantly though it is a cold reminder as to the dire mess that CCFC are in

This could happen to any club at any time, including Notts County. Can we all as footy fans unite and consider signing the e-petition below

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/59884

Thanks for anyone who takes the time to look at this

I would replace Boucard With Mullins. Boucard tries to be clever and then loses poessesion.

First month almost over, it's been a better start for us than the end of last year. PoN's almost on the date to decide it's member of the month, @super_pie is currently thinking about what he wants to write for his blog. I am considering doing my own - Though I'll probably find some form of article to draft up.

My days been painfully slow, lacking inspiration and rather tired.

Ellie on the other hand is very excited about finally recieving a school place, I won't start here but I'm just glad to see her happy. It's been very emotional for her and she's felt like the 'forgotten child'. With her uniform now all purchased, it's nice seeing her excited about wearing it and she keeps telling @cheeky~k8 that she wants to wear it every day until she goes to school. LOL

What have you been up to? If you read this, please do add a little about your day.

I have been a Notts supporter since they got promoted to the old 1st division. I had a season ticket for a few years. Then in 1985 I got the chance to work at Notts as a steward. And I have been doing this since{(hope you won't hold it against me) . I have been to all Wembley finals (5).

I live about 2 mins from Ice stadium so not to far from ground.

I work at Asda west bridgford, been there for 12 years.

Been married for 33 years.

Interests are Notts and football in general. Elvis and 60's music. Computing, reading(when I get chance). X Box.

Just recently came out of hospital, went to Benidorm, caught Influenza A Virus, when we came back I ended up 2 days in intensive care as my respiratory system was shutting down. Then a week on a normal ward.

Shall miss a few games while I get back to normal.