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Match Talk    Notts Vs Yeovil

It looks like Pilkington will remain in goal, yet I would not be surprised to see Bart instead. Just read the O/S, not a fan of their site without sounding negative.
 

Chris Kiwomya: "It’s another hard game against another side in the top six or seven and we have to get the recovery in and go out and play some attacking football." (Magpie Player)

 
Gary Johnson: "You've got to be wary of the team that's got nothing to gain or nothing to lose. You've definitely got to be up for it, because if you go a goal up they sometimes think it doesn't matter and if you go a goal down they'll be like Barcelona and we've got to be ready for that." (Glovers Player) 

 
I had hope to read the match preview here, although I will make do with the official one. I see Yeovil being a real threat, they know how to put a team out within a budget and have some handy players. I see this one being a draw at the best, I will hope that we can win but without any real upfront threat I just don't see it.

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Jimmy Sirrel Stand    Kiwomya Named Manager

On a three year deal.

Is that when the fixed price season ticket expires?

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English Football    Easter Weekend Roundup

Once again the results have not been what members wanted.Notts losing and hopes of a playoff place all but gone now.Other teams drawing and prolonging the agony.The upset of the day was probably Coventry beating table toppers Donny.This result will make Doncaster all the more determined when they play Swindon on Monday And Coventry will be boosted  for their visit to Walsall.Shrews have a difficult match against Crawley.A few members will have an eye on Notts result  with Yeovil being your opposition.


         The Rams are away at the old enemy Leeds managed by Neil Warnock.Leeds conceded 3  after having a player sent off and Rams scored 3 against lowly Bristol City.


        Things may be a bit clearer after these games.Good luck all.


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Jimmy Sirrel Stand    Npower Spotlight Q & A - Jamal Campbell Ryce

Npower Football League Spotlight Q&A - Jamal Campbell Ryce

<!--url{0}-->The 2012/13 campaign is about to enter the final straight, with promotion pushes and relegation battles now in full swing.

Here at Sky Sports, we continue to take you to the very heart of the Football League, with our Spotlight features intended to give you a greater insight into the clubs and players that keep us on the edge of our seats.

We are hoping to bring you the views and thoughts of a representative from each of the 72 teams over the course of the season, with those involved asked to give their take on the division they compete in, the club that pays their wages and those we should all be keeping an eye on.

Notts County's Jamal Campbell-Ryce is next in the hot-seat, with the Magpies winger taking time out to discuss an improvement in front of goal, managerial changes and his hopes for the future with Chris Burton.

How are you reflecting on the season so far, for the club and for yourself?

From the team's perspective, we are obviously a little bit disappointed with where we are in the league because, with the football we play, we feel we should be a lot higher. I think it just boils down to the fact that we haven't scored enough goals. That reflects not just on the strikers, but the whole team. On a personal level, I have been really happy with my performances on the whole this year. I feel I have been quite consistent and have added a few goals as well, which has been good.

You're the club's top scorer at the moment, have you made an extra effort to get yourself into the right positions in the final third?

Yeah. I have always been told a lot in my career that with the type of player I am that I should be scoring more goals. The people that have told me that are probably right. It has happened that I have managed to score a few more goals this year. But from a team perspective we feel we should be a lot higher, so that's a little bit disappointing.

It's been difficult, though, hasn't it for everyone? You were signed by Keith Curle, then he leaves and it is never easy when a change like that happens mid-season.

I think you have hit the nail on the head. I'm Keith Curle's player, I spoke to him a lot over the summer and we built up quite a relationship. I know it's part and parcel of football that managers come and go, but it was hugely disappointing. It felt like he was building something great here, but I know he'll get into another job and I wish him all the best. It was disappointing and hurtful.

You have got a new manager in now, is that being viewed as a fresh start and a clean slate for everyone?

We have got Chris Kiwomya in. He took the helm for a couple of games and I think he has got it until the end of the season now. He's trying, in his first managerial job, to take the team forward and do well for himself and for the team. Hopefully he can do that.

Are the play-offs still regarded as a realistic target, with nine points currently separating you from the top six?

Yeah, 100 per cent. Until it's mathematically impossible for us, we will always be striving for that. But to get there you have to win games and we have drawn quite a few of our last few games. We really need to turn those performances into wins and start putting some real pressure on the teams in front of us.

It's been an odd one hasn't it because you enjoyed a really good pre-season and then started really well, only to then see things start to unravel?

Frustrating I think the word is. Anybody that has come to watch us play will say that we are definitely up there in the top two or three teams that play the best football in the league. I say that quite easily. We create chance after chance but it's not just the strikers, it's all over the park that we are missing chances and we need to do better and start converting them.

It's a very competitive division isn't it? What have you made of the league as a whole and what it takes to be successful?

I think you need to learn how to scrap first. You need to win the battle first before you think about the footballing side. We have gone into games and sometimes been a bit naive, just trying to football teams to death and that doesn't work because teams will just sit back and let you play in front of them. I definitely feel that you have to work hard and earn the right to play first.

For you, you spent five years playing in the Championship at Barnsley and Bristol City - I take it that is a level you would like to return to sooner rather than later?

100 per cent. I have got aspirations to play as high as possible for as long as possible. Coming to Notts County, coming down a league, was quite disappointing but I am lucky enough to have come a club that are a big football club. Obviously it would be great to help Notts County get to the Championship, but I have still got massive aspirations and feel that I could do a very good job in the Championship.

Having moved last summer, are you looking for a period of stability?

It would be nice but, at the end of the day, you never know what is around the corner. You never know who is looking. You say you do want stability, but if an opportunity comes and you move again, then you go where it is going to help your career and help you to move forward in life. You never know what is around the corner, so get your head down and work hard for yourself and the team.

Finally, are you setting yourself any targets for the remainder of the campaign?

I would like to get to double figures for the season. The play-offs is also one of the aims for the team. It would be nice to do that and get to double figures.
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English Football    Martin O'neill Sacked By Sunderland

Martin O'Neill sacked as Sunderland manager after Manchester United defeat

<!--url{0}-->Martin O'Neill has parted company with Sunderland after only 16 months as manager.

The Black Cats lost 1-0 to leaders Manchester United in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off that left them without a win in eight games.

It was also a result that left them perilously one point above the drop zone with seven games remaining in the Premier League.

A statement on the club website read: "Sunderland AFC has announced that it has parted company with manager Martin O'Neill this evening.

"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Martin and wishes him well for the future. An announcement will be made in the coming days regarding a successor."

The former Wycombe, Leicester, Celtic and Aston Villa boss was appointed on 3 December 2011 in a three-year deal as replacement for Steve Bruce and guided the team to top-flight safety with seven victories in his first 10 games to finish in 13th spot.

Facing the might of Manchester United on Saturday was not the type of game to boost confidence for a team stuttering at the wrong end of the table with the contest settled by an own goal by defender Titus Bramble.

After the match at the Stadium of Light, O'Neill, whose record over 66 games at Sunderland was 21 wins and 25 defeats, had tried to paint a positive picture on their hopes to avoid the dreaded drop.

The 61-year-old Northern Irishman told Sky Sports: "Confidence is a major thing in the game and we are striving for it, but I thought the players can take a great deal of confidence from that second-half performance.

"We have to go and put it right, and we intend to do so. There is a determination in that dressing room to get the points. Nothing is too easy in this game, but we are up for the challenge."
Genuine optimism

O'Neill had never made any secret of his boyhood affection for the club and the chance to manage them fulfilled a long-held dream.

His start was just what owner and chairman Ellis Short was looking for as a run of seven victories in his first 10 league games eased the club out of relegation trouble and sent spirits soaring.

The Black Cats ran out of steam towards the end of the campaign, but with their top-flight status secured and the promise of a summer rebuilding programme, attention turned to the new campaign with genuine optimism.

That only increased when Short provided O'Neill with a total of £22million with which to buy Scotland international striker Steven Fletcher and England winger Adam Johnson, and the American put his hand in his pocket once again in January to add Danny Graham and Alfred N'Diaye to the squad.

However, only Fletcher, who was this week ruled out for the remainder of the season with ankle ligament damage, has hit the ground running with his 11 goals a major contribution to the 31 points they have claimed to date.

Johnson in particular has failed to recreate the form he showed in his early days at Middlesbrough and then in spells after his move to Manchester City, while Graham is yet to find the back of the net in seven appearances.

Short has been unhappy with results for several weeks, but writing in his programme notes for Saturday's game, he called for a united front.

He said: "Of course, there is nobody that is happy with our current position and the way our season is going. The reality is that we have a fight on our hands with eight games remaining.

"We know that we are capable of playing better than we have been doing and we know that we need to begin doing so now.

"I can assure you that every person at the club is doing everything they can to ensure that the season ends on a positive note and when the season is over, we can take stock of what happened.

"Right now, however, there is only one thing that every one of us should be focused on, and that is doing our part whatever that is in helping this team to get the points we need.

"I'm very aware that our supporters, who have backed us week in, week out in such huge numbers, aren't happy and fully understand why.

"But right now, it is important for us all to be on the same side and get behind the team. Not being together will not help us to get results, so let's stand shoulder to shoulder and give the team our full support."


Speechless, I really am. I think Sunderland have made a huge mistake and can only blame themselves, he hasn't done that bad with them and deserved time to rebuild. He could have very well turned things around, if not this season they would have a very good manager to start again. Very easy for them!
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English Football    Teams You Have Soft Spots For

I am strongly a United fan, I like football in general but that's it. I do not grow attached to other clubs, sure I like watching Liverpool, Arsenal and even Chelsea to a point.

Only soft spot I do have is for a League One team.

Who do you like?

Oh, I lie... West Brom!

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Granny Pie's General Discussion    Smilies/emoticons Added

There's a few which I personally would like to add that are missing, if however you feel there's something missing or should be added please do let me know. I eventually get around to things :)

 

:hairy: "Have fun and express yourself!!"

Don't forget to pass on your suggestions, if you feel we could be doing something, want something adding or come across any concerns just post it or pm me. :frantics:

Just let me know, I do listen! :yes:

Thank for your continued support.. :sorcerer::sweat:

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Jimmy Sirrel Stand    Bartoz

Im starting 2 get really sick of some notts fans on facebook they start on a different player each week judgey and jcr 2 mention a couple. but today against brentford its bartoz turn and im first 2 admite when we first signed him i wasnt happy from what i seen of him at southampton. but when fans blaim him today for losing 2 brentford its a bloody joke im angry and peed off at the amount of fans that ***** at me for being negitive but today was happy 2 start on possible signing and player of the season for one mistake. its annoys me that fans dont respect him or show him the respect he deserves for trying 2 play while ill and playing last week just after his daughter got out of hospital. if it wasnt for bartoz i believe we would proberly be in bottom 4 bout time u shown players some respect and loyality.


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Jimmy Sirrel Stand    Westley Goes Back To Stevenage
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Match Talk    Brentford V Notts

Another difficult match.Again one where a draw would normally be seen as a good result but 3 points are needed today to keep any hopes of a playoff place alive.It will also be a pointer to how CK is progressing,Meanwhile The Rams play completely different opposition this evening in Bristol City and here 3 points are expected,Good luck all.


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International Football    Montenegro V England

Tomorrow,Tuesday 25/3/13,England continue with their quest to qualify for the World Cup.Montenegro will provide much stiffer opposition than the woefully weak San Marino.The match is already being hyped up by certain people and England can expect a somewhat hostile reception.I don't expect any  selection surprises with Gerrard probably being the only change.I,m looking forward to this game and hope we replace the hosts as leaders of our group.


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English Football    Other Results

Walsall win-Gladlad.Shrews win-welcome 3 points.Mansfield-8 wins on the trot,a club record and promotion beckons.Barnsley beat Brighton.Peterborough draw away at Leeds-unpredictable.And Alfreton(my home town team) get 3 at home.Elation for some fans striving for promotion or survival and more nailbiting and disappointment for others.

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Jimmy Sirrel Stand    Coventry City

Been placed into administration by owners Sisu this evening.


It's seemingly been on the cards for years now, but I'm sure it dosen't soften the blow for Sky Blues fans.


 


 


I've watched both my clubs - Notts and Weymouth fall apart financially. It's one of the worst feelings in the world - not knowing what the future holds for your club.


 


City will lose 10 points and we'll go 10th but to be honest it never feels right when you do something due to anothers demise.


 


But then, I kinda count my lucky stars. Weymouth stayed up in 2010-11 and practically stayed in business due to Windsor & Eaton FC's demise. Great for us, but it still felt a tiny bit wrong.


 


For Coventtry's sake, I hope they sort everything out but sadly I wouldnt be surprised if they ended up in a worse position than Portsmouth.


 


 


Yet another football club being wrecked by incompetent owners and nothing's being done to stop it. It's still being allowed to happen!


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Match Talk    Swindon Town Vs Notts County

Swindon Town will be a good test for the remaining games, as we face teams mainly around or higher. (bar Colchester)

I was looking at Swindons form prior to writing the 'view of our upcoming games' and they look pretty solid despite their troubles, if they can keep things as they are it would be a good thing and I truly expect them to carry it out. I just hope they don't hit us like a cannon, if they're brighter and score, I see a repeat of Hartlepool minus the fight back at times.

Really, I do hope we can overcome this and finish strongly. The lads need to believe and push for wins :)

1-0 to them I fear.. You?

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Jimmy Sirrel Stand    Ray Trew Interview On Bbc

What did/does everyone make of this?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21943594#asset

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Jimmy Sirrel Stand    Now This Is A Fixture Pile-Up

Next time any of you get annoyed by the amount of postponments and a fixture backlog, spare a thought for Guernsey FC of the Combined Counties League,


 


They've had over 30 postponments this season, and they now have to try and fit in 23 (yes TWENTY THREE) matches between now and 6th May, including an FA Vase Semi Final second leg trip to Spennymoor! So it could be 24 games although Guernsey trail 3-1 from the first leg.


 


Their fixture congestion means they'll have to play on Friday Saturday and Sunday every weekend between now and the end of the season.


 


They have games on the following dates:


 


March - 26th & 30th


April - 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 24th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 30th


May - 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th!


 


Christ the poor players are going to be absolutely drained! Can see a few stress fractures and fatigue based injuries...


Club could also suffer financially aswel from fans not being able to afford to show up with so many home games so close together...


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Jimmy Sirrel Stand    Stevenage Sack Smith

Another league one manager gone. One of the favourites is Graham Westly tipped to go back and take over again after his sacking from Preston.

Does it really work when a manager goes back?

Should we look at taking any of our previous managers back?

Who could do a good job for us?

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English Football    Final

Looking likely to be a Bradford City v Swansea City final then with both sides taking a two goal lead into the second legs of the semi finals.

How different might things be if Arquinn had scored here...

Anyone think Villa/Chelsea will turn it around? Personally I cant see Chelsea going to the Liberty Stadium and winning by 2 goals, its a hard enough place to go to as it is. I dont think Chelsea will be too bothered about this competition anyway.

Villa do have an away goal, I think they could pull it back if they were to get the first goal in the second leg, but their defence is so dodgy at the minute i wouldnt put it past bradford going down to villa park and getting another goal or 3!

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Jimmy Sirrel Stand    which players are the weak link in your team?

it seems that every side has a couple of no shows but i was wondering who would you say doesn't fit into your squad?

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International Football    San Marino V England

Who's watching or watched?


 


I'm afraid I'll be leaving in a moment to watch the game myself, I will return after briefly if I do get chance. I hope the lions play to the level we have seen in previous games


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Jimmy Sirrel Stand    Alan Judge

Has been nominated and is in a shortlist of three for the Football League 1 player of the year.


 


Hope he get's it............richly deserved in my opinion.


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Introductions    Stfc 23/03/2013

I am medievalmickey a supporter of Swindon Town.


Why the name? I am ancient and abhor listening to any current news so I find things out by hearsay and general conversation. My son thinks I belong in the Dark Ages.


I was introduced to Walsall Web-Fans Forum, made to feel very welcome and enjoy the friendly banter and true camaraderie. I met notts-joe on that site and am pleased to join yours.


Football is tribal and we want our own team to win every match.  We fans all have this wish but basically love the game and would normally get on together because of this interest.


 


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Magpies Media    Video - Either Amusing Or Weird?!?!

So, I sat writing a blog because I weren't tired.. I then stumbled onto to Facebook and decided to play a game (Pop Intros) I used to be addicted to when it first went on their, although very few people I knew actually used it and well.. I grew tired of beating most people, I'd play family and only Kate would really win (yes I am shocked - I'm also a dead man!!) :P but I whilst I played I found my mind wondering, I then had a light-bulb moment or a crazy idea, I was inspired to do this!!
 

>http://youtu.be/Chlxb2w303A



I'm laughing, makes me chuckle! I can't wait to share it with Dan too. (wonder what he made of me giving him a pretend cheque) lol

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Introductions    'loyal Supporters!'

I've stood many a time in the Kop feeling proud to be shouting on the Pies with such passion while singing your heart out for them!!  :lol:


 


Knowing that you can always count on fellow Notts supporters, I thought I'd ask you if you can help me spread the word about an event Ive got coming up?


 


I'm a singer/songwriter and have been given the honor of launching my debut single at Meadow Lane  :D .


 


It's an official charity single in aid of Cancer Research UK its called 'In their eyes.'


The song is inspired by the legacy which is left behind when a loved one is lost. They still live on through their families, and we still see them in their eyes.


 


On the night there will be vocal from myself supported by an amazing pianist, a raffle with fantastic prizes inc signed NCFC football!!!! The single will then be officially released to buy on cd and itunes and to celebrate there's a live band which will get you on the dance floor :o !! 


 


All for £5!!!!!! 


 


Only 1 rule.........black and white dress code  ;) COYP 


 


Good Friday 29th March doors open at 7pm tickets available in the club shop

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Granny Pie's General Discussion    Why Did You Join Pride Of Nottingham?

Why did you join Pride of Nottingham?

I've been thinking a lot lately, as I spend time analyzing the site. I asked on Facebook how people found us, although the page doesn't really draw or catch peoples attentions enough to get a fair report back. I was, as I always am chuffed with the responses as they gave a good insight and I am always excited when someone share their opinion (it's the whole reason for the page). I'm now planning our content range and things I'd like in place, sadly I don't have all the time to do the things I'd like so for now I will rotate but the balance being right is the most important thing about running a site.

If you wouldn't mind sharing, I'd like you to answer the above question. It will help me, it might also attract the attention of readers who may join or members who are still lurking into taking part.

To summaries your opinions, I can enhance my plan and make sure it fits around the people who matter.

Thanks for your support,

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