Sean Derry has been confirmed in the last few moments as the new manager of Notts County.

Yes he's inexperienced and it's a MASSIVE gamble, but Derry as a fan will not want to see players fail, and he'll have plenty of passion. Plus him and Greg Abbot will never let this lot get away with murder as they have been, and for that I'm in.

Welcome aboard Sean We hope you enjoy your probably short stay with us.

Hi Craig

Welcome to the site, look forward to chatting.

Good to welcome you on a winning night.Please join in with the discussions and banter

Welcome to PoN @countylad-mattie

Nice to see you join us buddy! Mattie is a regular on PoN's wall, so it's great to see him join the community. No doubt regulars of the fan site will be glad to see another new member around the place and I look forward to reading your comments/posts bud!

Thanks for joining us! YOU PIES!

I can recall my Grandfather telling me he had passed away, someone he thought a lot about and as a child - I had a lot of respect already for the great man for this reason. Usually some children aren't as interested but I loved his stories, including Granny Pies! He was a true gentleman.

R.I.P Tommy Lawton.

Shaun Derry is now the odds on favourite to come in as player manager with (according to Colin Slater on radio) an old head working alongside him as Director of Football.

I'm not sure about this appointment (if it happens) Shaun Derry is a very good player IMO but he has no experience as a manager, having said that everyone has to start somewhere don't they. Now if the "old head" were to be Neil Warnock, then I would be excited.

Apologies for being late putting it up this week, been a bit buisy sorting stuff out after getting home.

This week's fixtures:
Nottingham Forest v Blackpool

Wigan Athletic v Huddersfield Town

Crawley Town v Brentford

Peterborough United v Leyton Orient

Oxford United v Bristol Rovers

Portsmouth v Exeter City

Good luck everyone

How I wish "Bomber Bradd" was in the team now. What a player.

Happy Birthday Sir Les. 

It's been a pretty busy day for me, although Cheeky and I discussed this yesterday. There's been quite a few highlights this past month, we've seen some new members join and the chat room on match days taking off - much to the dedication of a certain lady member. I'm really glad to see it picking up!

So, I would like to thank each and every one of you for your contributions.

This Months Member of the Month goes to.... @Pies4u

I've really enjoyed reading his opinions and comments, this past month he's been a real highlight to our community (as many members are - especially previous MotM).

Keep up the good work!

Please take time to congratulate Pies4u and let's see who is in the mix for next month, YP!

I've done another blog about my childhood living in Grainger Street, off Meadow Lane, if you are interested in why politics and elections would feature in my childhood then you can read the blog here.

http://prideofnottingham.co.uk/community/blog/5/entry-55-blog-5-elections-and-politics/

The more I think about this, the better it sounds. Maybe it is just me, but it would be a masterstroke of an appointment, IMO

Top quality Coach, can deal with egos, anybody in our squad, has access to the best managerial advice around, will bring on youth, is out of work, is looking to get into management.

Wouldn't be cheap, but would the outlay be worth the result, who knows... I reckon it would work, would it bring back the dwindling numbers, I think it just might.

Thoughts?

FORMER Nottingham Forest and Notts County player Hamza Bencherif is having a trial at Mansfield Town.

The 25-year-old is a free agent and Stags boss Paul Cox said: "He's come in for a little runaround with us and we'll take a good look at him.

 

"He's got a good background at this level of football.

"He's played at Macclesfield where I thought he was excellent.

Full Article - Here

He's a player I honestly thought would do well with us and without making excuses, I felt the lack of game time, position changes and the situation with managers didn't help - although this is football. He came back from time to time and looked useful but never really cut it at our level and over period of time he slumped again.

I think the point where I felt he wasn't good enough came at Swindon last year, none the less I wish him well at Mansfield.

He's a good player in League Two, much different and if he can rekindle his Macclesfield Town days. He will no doubt be able to make the transition up with a team he's established in

Hope it works out for both. Thoughts?

Ian Barraclough, an ex Notts player who is now managing in Ireland with Sligo Rovers apparently so at least he has some experience.

He says he would be interested.

http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/ireland/2013/10/30/4370164/sligo-rovers-manager-ian-baraclough-says-he-would-consider

This game see's two sets of fans traveling to the ground, something I don't think people should even joke about. As if Notts lost Meadow Lane or couldn't play their, well it would quite saddening.

Coventry are shooting up the league, they're playing pretty good stuff and for a side who's notably had to adapt. I say good on them!

Franck Moussa - A player I would have Sheehan or Liddle man mark.

Notts could do with the win, I feel very optimistic about it and I think it will be a tight game. If Notts can throw themselves into blocking chances or quickly cut them out, I think there's no reason why we couldn't start a little run of wins which would be great for confidence and of course the new manager (whoever that may be).

Hartlepool (FA Cup) - Wolves - Shrewsbury

Possible 4 points from the latter two games and the Hartlepool game should see us progress, if we've learned from last season!

Thoughts?

Yesterday I was surprised when I checked my messages and noticed a young fan had sent me this.



Really welcomed submission - One in which I really like.

Thoughts?

We have just got back from a Thai restaurant, it was first time we have ever tried this kind of food but our son was treating us after we did a spell of looking after the grandchildren while they were away. Since it wasn't our money we thought we would try something different. We entered the restaurant not knowing what to expect, will we have to eat with chopsticks? What will the food be like? Will we like it?

Well I can report it was thoroughly enjoyable, we decided to have a set meal banquet which gave us a taste of a lot of different things and no we didn't have to eat with chopsticks. Phew

Have you ever eaten out of your comfort zone, what is your favourite food when eating out?

Come on I'm nosey and want to know.

I've been pretty harsh on Hodge, I think it's due to being concerned he might be considered. I am grown up and passionate enough to accept this if it was to be considered - At the end of the day I just want Notts to be doing well.

Hodge - I watched his original interview, I wasn't impressed but I've just watched his Coventry Preview. He conducts himself well, I quite enjoyed hearing his views and I hope he can come a way from this experience knowing he did his best but importantly ended the role with a good record. He spoke about belief and getting the players to preform for each other, it would be nice to see them working as a unit more (especially at the back). I think the defensive line really need to communicate more and cover each other, as mistakes will happen. Steve Hodge really shouldn't be judge! I'll sing extra loudly tomorrow to make up for it.

McMillan - I really like this chap, he's quite interesting. I have to say I haven't watched anything with him, although I do watch the youth teams performances - I don't however listen to the coaches views but I will from now on.

His interview regarding the youth team is a good watch, it's interesting to note he finds battling for 3 real points to be more enjoyable. I'd personally love to be a youth team coach, you can see he's got some good qualities and expresses his thoughts pretty well. He mentioned he told the lads that the ball doesn't get to Danny Haynes quick enough and that he needs to get there, don't take any time and get a shot a way. It was nice to see that he wants to get along with the players also, though I hope whoever becomes our next manager draws a line and acts as the manager (not a friend - It doesn't mean they shouldn't get along, just draw the line and then kicking 'em up the behind won't be an issue).

You Pies! What do you think about Hodge and McMillan?

Welcome to our site,SwalePie.I hope you enjoy your time with us and soon join in with posting.

Is this where everyone's been hiding from NCM, just like to say, great looking site and a new fresh start on convo's.

btw, fancy a quick double on Notts @ 5/1 and Southend draw 5/2.  20/1 return. anyone?

COYP's

So the speculation begins, Colin slater is reporting on Radio Nottingham that Dean Saunders is seriously interested in the job and is expected to apply.

What's everyone's thoughts on him? I seem to remember he did rather well at Wrexham, would you want him at Notts?

Sat in the hotel room watching some Italian Serie C match before bed. Our flight was delayed but not too badly and we got to our hotel at around half 6. Went out for a pizza which was dissapointingly bad, but I guess it depends where you go.

Tommorow we're doing the Juventus staium tour and Museum tour, and will probably go in the shop, which should be good.

I'll be thinking of Notts and Weymouth tommorow afternoon. Weymouth play their biggest game for a few years tommorow when they host Conference premier high flyers Braintree Town. At stake is a place in Sunday's FA Cup 1st round proper draw, and £12,500 in prize money (massive for a club like us).

Hope everyone back home is well, whats everyone upto this weekend?

COYP

As I'm away this weekend, I'll not be able to do the scores and table update till Tuesday, but you can probably work out your scores anyway

This week's games then:
Blackpool v Blackburn Rovers

Burnley v Queens Park Rangers

Bradford City v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Walsall v Coventry City

Morecambe v Accrington Stanley

York City v Fleetwood Town

Good luck everyone

So what our thoughts on this match?

How do you think the players will perform, will they be downcast because of the manager leaving or will they perform because the possibility that a new manager will be watching from the stands?

What team would you put out? It will be interesting to see Steve Hodge's approach to the game.

I think we will win but I hope that doesn't tempt the board to give Hodge a chance, I want to see a "proper" manager come in this time.

What will the attendance be, will a few more come down because CK has gone?

So over to you guys, what are your thoughts?

As expected Kiwomya has left Notts. So the search is on for a new manager.