A tough start to 2013 for Notts.

I'm unsure about MK Dons, They can be very hit and miss but no doubt it will be a challenge. I really hope we start the new year with a bang, as a good run could see us laugh about what happened with regards to our home form. I notice still, comments about Curle needing to go if we don't win. I think it would be harsh, I very much hope we stand by him.

Will post my starting line up tomorrow, with a brave prediction of the score.

Happy New Year! COYP!!

From SkySports:

"Tomlin is out of contract at Roots Hall in the summer and the Shrimpers' financial situation could prompt them to part ways with the frontman.

The 29-year-old has scored 14 goals in all competitions for the League Two club this season, netting a double in the 3-0 win at his old club Dagenham and Redbridge on Boxing Day.

Swindon, Notts County and Stevenage are all believed to be interested in the striker, who signed at Southend from Dagenham on a one-year deal in the summer."

Looks Decent!

http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/iwelumo-returns-to-watford-575399.aspx

The experienced striker, 34, arrived at Meadow Lane on loan transfer deadline day from Championship Watford.

Iwelumo started all five of the Magpies’ league games during his stay but has now returned to his parent club, following the expiration of his loan deal on New Year’s Day.

The club would like to thank Chris for his efforts in the black and white stripes.

I really would like to see Enoch Showunmi get a start. A large proportion of Notts fans seem to hate him even though he hasn't had a real chance to show us what he can do. He's made a total of 3 starts for us which for a number 9 striker is quite frankly disappointing. He comes on as a sub, puts in a whole lot of effort, wins the ball, creates chances but doesn't seem to have enough match time to settle into the team. I know we have a lot of strikers but Showunmi is always the one who seems to be left out of the picture by fans and Keith Curle.

Role on next game,

Ben

Looks a very good well laid out site, seems very user friendly and easy on the eye.

I do hope that this forum is moderated well and it is not allowed to descend into anarchy with personal insults when people have differing opinions to the main stream of views.

Long may it reign on that basis.

Is he injured?

I don't see him play for a while. Where he is?

How long is his contract at Meadow Lane?

Even though it was updated awhile back now... what do you think of the layout compared to the previous one(if you remember it)

The newer one has food served with slightly more choice in drinks, upto date seats and no wobbly tables lol

The food needs to be cheaper to attract fans in my opinion, but the drinks aren't a bad price.

I prefer the seating areas but there still needs to be more access for wheelchair and pushchair users.

Card payments would be useful as the nearest cash machine charges for use so getting caught with no cash wouldn't be good.

I think it would be good to be open the odd other non match day, because you would get some fans in for a chat with other fans.

New member here, I was bored as Notts aren't playing today so just having a look round and found this new site, looks good and I'm looking forward to joining in.

I have been a Notts fan for around 50 years, I now reside in the Pavis stand, I used to sit in the Kop but prefer a side on view of the game so managed to get a season ticket seat near the players tunnel which was perfect.

My username is that of my favourite player, you youngsters won't remember Big Tone. Other favourites include the King Don Masson, flying winger Charlie Crickmore and of course more recently Lee Hughes.

TEAM NEWS

Shrewsbury winger Jon Taylor is set to miss out after being forced off with a hamstring injury against Bury.

Luke Rodgers has been struggling with illness but should be fine to face his former club, while Luke Summerfield (hernia) is definitely out.

Damion Stewart is unavailable for Notts County as he is suspended.

Fellow centre-back Dean Leacock is closing in on a return from a hamstring injury but has been struggling with illness, along with Lee Hughes.

Dean Leacock will be a miss for us, which I notice BBC mention Bart isn't unable to start. If he's included I see no missing links, although it should be an easier game for Mitchell if he is selected to play. I hear we're taking a pretty reasonable following considering it's a Wednesday and of course boxing day but I've missed football especially since the last game was called off. I hope we can take make the most of the chances we get + see a much better performance, I don't see any reason why we can play our game.

No score prediction from me.

Some family pics at NCFC

Harry and Mummy in the Wheelers final game of the season 2010

Steve Cotterill, Daddy, Harry and Mummy 2010

Harry and Daddy at the final end of the season 2010....waiting to see the trophy

Ben Davies, Daddy, Harry and Mummy 2010

Harry waiting to see Maggies 2010

Mike Edwards, Daddy, Harry and Mummy 2010

Harry's FIRST EVER NCFC match at just 3 weeks old 2010

Lee Hughes, Daddy, Mummy and Harry 2010

Uncle Chris, Daddy and Harry final home game 2011

I've just been clearing through some photos on my laptop and found some old at NCFC in 2010 (champion season) and thought I would share

Mike Edwards and Kasper 2010

Legend Lee Hughes 2010

Bishop 2010

Steve Cotterill 2010

Bish doing to pre match stretching 2010

Players entering the tunnel 2010

Hughesy's challenge 2010

Ben Davies 2010

Team News

Notts County: Dean Leacock and Bartosz Bialkowski are again doubts, after missing the midweek encounter with Rotherham United.

Lee Hughes (illness), Tom Williams (calf) and Jordan Stewart (hamstring) are expected to miss out.

Damion Stewart is banned for three games, following his Tuesday night red card.

Leyton Orient: Striker Michael Symes (hamstring) and defender Nathan Clarke (foot) are expected to be sidelined for the match.

Keith Curles looking for a Gunners reaction, I'm hoping this is the time we bounce back. I hope Mitchell doesn't take the negativity on board, especially how he appears to of received since our fa cup exit. (one reason why I'd of chosen Pilks) but I hope he does tomorrow. If we play like we did in the second half he'll have a much easier game.

No guesses of the score from me.

I loosely watched, I listened to our game. (though being honest I wished I switched off the magpie player) The game seem pretty good and our Italian brothers played very well. Direct attacking football, which had sparks of brilliance, it really was a shame I was preoccupied talking to myself on tweeter.

None the less, it seems that the result could resort in yet another Chelsea sacking.

I personally don't think this would be a good move, as Di Matteo is still learning and in my opinion he's turned somethings around during is short time in charge.

Chelsea were left on the brink of an ignominious exit from this season's Champions League after a comprehensive defeat at the Stadio Juventus in Turin.

Juventus deserved their victory. Fabio Quagliarella deflected Andrea Pirlo's shot beyond Petr Cech before half-time before Arturo Vidal struck on the hour.

With time running out, Sebastian Giovinco beat the Chelsea goalkeeper to the ball to prod in from 30 yards.

Chelsea could now become the first holders to go out in the group stage.

If Roberto Di Matteo arrived in Turin facing speculation over his own future after four Premier League games without a win, this defeat threw up far more questions than it did answers.

Full BBC Article

HI

Anyone that is interested in joining the above for 2013 season.

We are now going into our 3rd year and are a well organised group,no matter what level you play at you will be most welcome to join us.

We had our AGM last Saturday and if you follow the link it will take you to our site,The site will be updated in the coming week.

/>http://www.nottscountygolfsociety.co.uk

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini has apologised for headbutting Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross.

The pair clashed in the second half of the sides' 1-1 draw but referee Mark Halsey missed the incident.

"I apologise completely to Ryan Shawcross, my team-mates and to our fans at the game. I lost my temper and it was unprofessional," said Fellaini.

Full Article

Crazy, I heard about this but it wasn't until my dad asked me earlier if I had seen it that I knew exactly what happened. How can a player who's professional carry out this type of behaviour throughout a game? I can't find any videos that show him doing it repeatedly, although I have heard from a few people that it was mutiple times.

Juventus won yesterday v Atalanta. 3 goals in the first half and the game is done.

To read the match report please click on the link and then on the translate button.

You can also find a link to the highlights and the photos.
/>http://www.italianmagpies.com/2012/12/juventus-atalanta-3-0.html

Why can't they do something like this at half time? LMAO

[center]http://youtu.be/DGSy1SkbLsQ

I'd pay good money for it. (I recall last season Mr Magpie doing some funny walks, ended up slipping into a mud puddle) Red Card moment for Mrs Magpie!! LOL

Notts are visited by 4th place brentford tomorrow with us not having alan judge being suspened were missing our star man. on a good note we have lee hughes and jcr bk from suspension this is a team we need 2 beat 2 stay in contention and improve our home form. i for 1 thinking its a very tough match hopefully win 2 - 1.

It would be the spanish league,some good players on it

Pearce Returns To County!

Defender Krystian Pearce has returned to Notts County at the end of his three-month loan spell at Barnet.

The centre-half, 22, made 17 appearances for the Bees after moving to Underhill in September, and formed an impressive partnership alongside David Stephens.

Stevenage loanee Andy Iro, who has been an unused substitute for the last two matches, could make his debut when Barnet head to Dagenham on Saturday.

But head coach Edgar Davids admits whoever comes into the side will have some big boots to fill following Pearce's departure.

He said: "He'll be a massive loss. He was one of the pillars of the team.

"It's too bad for us, but I hope he will get an opportunity at his club."

Article Here!