A week ago Notts were looking to gain 3 points  away to bottom club Hartlepool.They lost and subsequently Keith Curle was dismissed but the bad run continued against Stevenage.All this makes Saturdays match vital to kick start your season.A win would go a long way to restoring fans faith,a draw would also be acceptable,another defeat doesn't bear thinking about.I personally think you are due a slice of good luck and if the stand in manager can get the team concentrating right from the kick off and give the forwards some 'shooting boots' think you could sneak a win.

can anyone tell me when it closes? hope we get a replacement manager before its does. could be very important to getting on with the sesson now

I would start Notts with this formation on Saturday against

My preference with this formation would be to make sure we control the game, it would provide us width but at times when needed we could be narrow. Instead of attacking solely down the flanks I would make use of the center of the park.

Obviously I left out Jamal Campbell-Ryce. I feel he would provide good cover if I needed to inject pace or just trickery. He could replace either Hughes or Zoko but could even drop into Alan Judges position so this would be fairly flexible.

Although it only features one true striker the options of being supported by the two advanced wing/forwards would allow this to change as and when suited.

What formation would you play?

The Magazine is available from today (I think)

Looking at the forecast for the next few days and heavy snow is expected Friday, I can't see the game being on even if it doesn't snow temperatures aren't expected to reach much above freezing so the pitch will be unplayable.

Poor Ray must be tearing his hair out, Sheffield Utd would have attracted a big crowd for a Saturday, cash flow must be getting to be a bit of a problem with all these postponements. Lets hope we get to see some football soon.

with keith curles departure this will be an interesting one. it's never anything different tho!

i have a good feel about this so hope we play well

Fabian Spiess is another of our own youth team products coming through the

Spiess made his professional debut on the final day of the 2011.12 season, replacing former stopper Stuart Nelson between the sticks.

He came on as a substitute when no.1 Bart Bialkowski was injured during a game against Leyton Orient.

The young keeper made a number fine saves despite being beat twice during the game. He followed up with an impressive first start debut and kept a clean sheet as we beat struggling Portsmouth. Young Fabian Spiess than again started against Hartlepool United where he again played very well despite seeing a further two goals scored past him.

A young very exciting prospect who is a joy to watch. He really manages to remain calm and collected which gives a safe feeling. He's personally a keeper I see being a strong contender for our no.1 jersey which will have to see us fight of interest from top Premier League sides such as both Manchester United/City and Arsenal.

This thread is to discuss Fabian Spiess's progress so if you have something to share about him please post it here.

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Liam Mitchell is one of our own youth team products coming through the ranks

I personally rate him, although I will openly admit to thinking Fabian is a much better prospect. None the less it is nice to see us having two reliable youngsters in our ranks. I personally hope to see him gain more league experience at some point as I think this would benefit his devolopement.

He has a bright future where ever this may be. It would be nice for a youth team player to break into the first team and cement a starting position and in many ways it's easier for a keeper. Will Liam be our future number one?

This thread is to discuss Liam Mitchell progress, so if you have something to share about him please post it here.

Every 3 months I'll post a thread update exactly like this, so the community and visitors can see exactly how we are doing in terms of progressing. We're a very small fish, in a great big pond and the site will no doubt have to win over people as they visit but this comes with becoming established. I'm very happy with how it's going

Our Monthly Visits (December)

People Visits (Detailed)

Territory (How well we are doing within our real community)

Page Views (Detailed)

I find these pretty interesting myself, within communities I have been apart this is something I look forward to seeing. (Very rarely done however)

Thoughts?

Keith Curle: Notts County wants Championship striker

Notts County manager Keith Curle says he wants value for money as he bids for a Championship quality striker on transfer deadline day.

The Magpies missed out on former Ipswich Town forward Jason Scotland, who instead joined Barnsley last week.

But Curle told BBC Nottingham that he is still hopeful of making a bargain price addition to his squad.

"That shows the type of quality we want to bring in - we want a player with Championship ability," Curle said.

"We were hopeful of getting Jason Scotland, but unfortunately the finances were not correct for both parties and he has gone to Barnsley and scored his first goal in the Championship to help them out."

Magpies chairman Ray Trew has agreed to invest more money despite posting on a fans' messageboard earlier this month that he could not spend more to back their League One promotion push because of salary restrictions.

"At the minute it is not about the amount of money, but about the availability of the money," Curle said.

"I had a conversation with Ray and he said to identify the targets and give them to Jim (chief executive Jim Rodwell) and if there is a financial deal that can be done that fits in the salary, then we will try to do everything to sign them.

"We are mindful when someone is prepared to put their hand in their pocket to give you the money that you are striving for, we are not going to waste it."

Its good that Curle wants a championship striker, it also shows that Joe was right for writing the article regarding Jason Scotland (Its a shame that finances were not correct for both parties). Its also a positive that we're not trying to waste money.

If you was the manager of any nation, who would start in your all time x11.

I'll choose England (Yours can be same)

                          Gordon Banks
Phil Neal Tony Adams Terry Butcher Stuart Pearce
David Beckham Bobby Charlton Paul Scholes Trevor Brooking
                  Alan Shearer  Kevin Hector

Subs;
David Seaman
Lee Dixon
Paul Merson
Gary Lineker
Ian Wright

(Yes I grew up really liking Arsenal, as TV hardly had Notts on and i'd watch football at any given chance)

Okay, so if you was you choose songs based on their message or by title which you could related to Notts County. (our for our resident opposition fans their team) What would your 10 tracks be?

1. Don't Stop Believin' - Journey (Ever so important for any fan)
   
2. Sunchyme - Dario G (Just very upbeat sound, positive energy)
   
3. Eye of the Tiger - Survivor (Just for the hell of it, who wouldn't?)
   
4. The Upwards War and the Down Turned Cycle - Less than Jake (Reminds so much of some Notts fans)
   
5. Reason To Believe - Crowned King (Everyone needs a reason to believe)
   
6. You Really Got Me - The Kinks (Another must, I thank Super Ram for this)
   
7. Dare - Stan Bush (Classic transformers song from the cartoon movie, if I need to reflect on something this is the song I choose to remind me)
   
8. Break My Stride - Matthew Wilder (Good times, bad times.. Nothing's going to slow me down - Gotta keep moving!)
   
9. Jaded (These Years) - Mest (Another song that reminds me to reflect on life)
   
10. Tubthumping (I get knocked down) - Chumbawamba (When I hear it, I think of our times at the bottom of league two)
    
    

    Obviously there could be many more I could of added and I'm sure I missed some very good one's, this might not get many responses but for those who read please consider it. I'm sure there's songs which remind you Notts. County Notts County, County's The Name, Football's The Game

    
    

I've thought: Why not have a thread where people can talk every day?

One topic a day

Hi everybody, what are you going to do today? Matchday!

Will you go to the game?

I will listen to it on Magpie Player and work on Italian Mapies

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This will be an interesting game despite some expectations as I don't see this one being all that easy. Hartlepool might be at the bottom of the league but I expect them to be very much up for this one. I've been communicating with some of their fans who aren't looking forward to the game but as I said on one of their fan sites "Our sides might not be setting the world alight with performances but football is about clashes like ours and you never know you could end up taking all 3 points. It might not be glamorous game but disappointment is part of the footballing package. I remain upbeat about the game" It's all about looking forward to clashes like this and for me it's what Saturday's as a football fan is all about.

I'm just very happy that I won't be listening to this away day at home.

Blackburn sign striker DJ Campbell from QPR

DJ Campbell says he has left QPR and signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Blackburn.

Campbell's future at Loftus Road has been the subject of speculation for some time after enjoying a successful spell on loan at Ipswich.

The 31-year-old scored 10 goals in a loan spell at Portman Road earlier this season and they were thought to be keen on bringing him back to the club.

Hull were then believed to be favourites to land Campbell after holding talks with the player earlier this week, but Blackburn have landed the former Blackpool star.

Rovers boss Michael Appleton wanted to bolster his attacking options with Jordan Rhodes needing some goalscoring support.

This is probably the best lineup for awhile that Blackburn has had in recent years with Leon Best, Jordan Rhodes, the aging Nuno Gomez, David Goodwillie and Colin Kazim-Richards.

Paolo Di Canio aware of Swindon Town issues - chairman Patey

 

Swindon chairman Sir William Patey tells BBC Wiltshire that manager Paolo Di Canio is "aware" of their financial situation and knows there is no money to spend on new signings.

Patey confirmed on Thursday that Town were looking for new investors as owner Andrew Black is unwilling to put any more money in to the League One club.

Link Here

Another bbc article

its not looking good for them, in fact pretty grim. sorry Joe I don't know how to display them like you do.

current forecast doesnt seem good but hopefully it will go ahead. notts need to try to show character now which on a good day would see us take all 3 points.

i wouldnt say this is a easy game