So any hopes of making it out of the Europa League stage has now been dashed, although an impressive performance by the lads against Galatasaray means we have a share of optimism ahead for the new season. I hope to see scenes like against them, fans cheering and singing the lads on and of course the clapping. Very encouraging!

Rayo aren't a side to be dismissed easily, although some might not be fimilar with some of their squad players. They do have a couple of power-houses who can punish us from long range or close.

Not really bothered about the outcome, not for this one. I hope they have some traveling fans tho!

Think we can win, though a good performance would be the icing on the cake.

I've seen things like this before, although never this good. Quality deserves to be shown and shared - So I decided to share this on facebook. I'll sharing on Twitter briefly.

hahah @super_ram

The following extracts are from reports submitted by australian pilots to the aircraft ground crew following each trip to alert ground crew to possible problems. entries marked P are from the pilot and entries marked S are from the ground crew.

P: Left inside main tyre almost needs replacement.

S: Left inside main tyre almost replaced.

P: Test flight OK, auto-land very rough.

S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.

P: Something loose in cockpit.

S: Something tightened in cockpit.

P: Dead bugs on windshield.

S: Live bugs on back order.

P: Auto pilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent.

S: Can't reproduce problem on the ground.

P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.

S: Evidence removed.

P: DME volume unbelievably loud.

S: DME volume set to more believable level.

P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.

S: That's what friction locks are for.

P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.

S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.

P: Suspect crack in windshield.

S: Suspect you're right.

P: Number 3 engine missing.

S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.

P: Aircraft handles funny.

S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be serious.

P: Target radar hums.

S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.

P: Mouse in cockpit.

S: Cat installed in cockpit.

P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.

S: Took hammer away from midget.

Notts have signed David Bell today, he's a creative midfielder who started off in the lower leagues to end up playing much higher. I know a little about from his time with the Foxes and Coventry, hope we judge him on the pitch though.
 

 

Notts County Football Club is delighted to announce the recruitment of creative wideman David Bell.

This follows the mutual termination of his contract with former club Coventry City, where the midfielder has spent the past three-and-a-half years, after signing for an undisclosed fee from Norwich City. 

 

During that time, Bell made 98 appearances in a Sky Blues jersey and scored six goals, including a halfway line strike against Doncaster Rovers that won the 2008.09 Goal of the Season. 

 

The 29-year-old incidentally played his last game for Coventry against Notts in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Meadow Lane on the final day of the 2012.13 campaign. 

 

On that day, Bell was a constant threat to the Magpies’ backline and hit the post with an effort in front of the Family Stand. 

This probably won't interest anyone other than @super_ram http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-23225105

It will be great to have a pint of good old Shippo's, it was a bit like marmite you either love it or hate it. For my part I loved it but it had to be kept right by a good landlord otherwise it was rank.

Anyone else remember Shippo's it was brewed at Basford and bit the dust in the 70's I think.

Welcome back old friend.

The UK seems to have some real betting addictions, although Football doesn't seem to mind. I recall the fuss about Liverpool being sponsored by Carlsberg - as similar with other clubs like Blackburn who I believe dropped McEwans lager (if I didn't dream that). Now the betting world is quickly taking over, which is just odd from my point of view.

Everywhere is now advertising gambling sites, Sky Bet's purchased the rights to the Football League.

We now play in Sky Bet's League One!!

Is it just me or do you agree that the governing bodies should have more sense. I'm very aware that it's due to £££ but it's probably one of the worst names they could have dealt with.

Banking is different in my opinion, nobodies in danger of saving cash these days. People flocking in their drones to open savings accounts! "Hello Mr Banker, I'd like to trust you with my life savings".

Oh well, I just edited the old league image. I'm not quite keen on it's replacement tho (obvious huh?).

i like watching basketball but i dont really care for others. football is just my main sport.

what about you?

I was up early today, out the house not long after and I was quite excited about the day ahead. It was all for the 'to Derby and back for Jimmy and Jack' event which I had agreed to help out by marshalling. It's been a great experience for me, I have photos and also help from others involved who are going to send me/allow me to use theirs.

Also, I've been inspired to write a little more (don't quote me but I really have tried).

The event was fun, I wished I could have taken part but I sound like a broken record with that, though I really mean it. It was fantastic to see ex players, staff and fans all joint in raising funds for two our legends.

@tonyhateley I sat admiring the view I had, I was one of the furthest away and stationed near a place called nooning lane. My photo doesn't give it justice but it was a very nice area!

Here's the first album, from The Ballymena Showgrounds - home to Ballymena United. Feel free to flick through

Next is Seaview - Crusaders FC. Interestingly this ground has the only artificial pitch in the whole of Northern Ireland:

http://prideofnottingham.co.uk/community/gallery/album/18-/

 

The Oval - Glentoran FC. I REALLY liked this ground in particular due to the views from the ground. From almost anywhere you can see Belfast City centre and Belfast Harbour, the Harland & Wolf cranes, but the wonderfull green hills beyond it. Even in a buisy city you never feel far from Northern Ireland's fantastic scenery

 

http://prideofnottingham.co.uk/community/gallery/album/20-/

 

And finally, Windsor Park. Home to Linfield and the Northern Irish national team. Linfield are Britian's most successfull football club with an incredible 227 first class trophies won in their history! I really liked this ground as well. I do prefer the older, more old fashioned grounds to the new souless, passionless bowls popping up everywhere. You could sense the history and tradition about the place.

 

http://prideofnottingham.co.uk/community/gallery/album/21-/

 

Hope you like them

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm quite encouraged by this signing, he looks very keen. I can't comment about the type of player he is, although a Villa friend said he was disappointed with them allowing him to leave (especially since he felt clubs would have paid for him). I guess it's easier for Villa to release, than to keep players on whilst looking to sell.

I wrote a short write up about it (please help share it)

A couple like this, then some key players around. Under the guidance of Chris and Mick, well I don't see this being a bad thing.

6 months will be a good enough length to see what he has to offer.

I know not all will be excited or keen on this, although It's been received quite well and we need to replicate what Walsall and Yeovil have been doing. If we can, we might be able to develop a strong squad, based on promise.

Sad to say it looks like Bishop is off to pastures new, according to Chippers on twitter.

My favourite current player. :-(

Welcome to Pride of Nottingham @MikeCurtis12!

Hope you enjoy the site and we all look forward to your visits.

A big welcome to our latest new member Rodwell. Is your first name Jim by any chance?

I hope you enjoy interacting with our friendly community please come and say hello, we'd love to hear from you.

Evening all, thought I'd just drop by to say hello

We landed in Belfast at about half 8 last night, ten minutes ahead of schedule which was nice. By the time we got to our friends place in Ballymoney it was gone 10pm so we just had a drink and a chat and went to bed.

Today I went for a look at Ballymoney United's ground. I did get a look at it but because its owned by the council the gates were all locked up meaning I couldnt get in to take any photos. I'm hoping to go back later in the week to see if we can get in.

From there we went to Coleraine. Luckily one gate was open as the groundsman was cutting the grass, so I was able to get some photos of their ground which I will try to post on here when I get home if i can work out how to! The ground itself was very nice. Theres a seated main stand on one side with an uncovered bank terrace opposite, and two fairly well sized covered terraces behind each goal.

This evening we also visited the giants causeway. We've been there 3 or 4 times before but it nevers fails to amaze you. Its an amazing thing, and it just shows you what nature can do (no, not the giant lol).

Hope your all well and everythings fine back home.

We're off to Belfast tommorow to visit the Titanic museum and hopefully a few of the Belfast based football clubs. I'll let you know if and where we manage to visit tommorow.

Take care everyone

JJK vs Notts County.

There's been quite a few positives comments, especially surrounding two trialists. If we win tomorrow, our tour of Finland would be an hat-trick and a very successful tour. The weather, bonding and confidence gained cannot be knocked! Just picture your work place having a staff trip, even if it was only to the end of the road you'd most likely be happy to get out of your normal surroundings! Obviously, I realize Finland is quite some distance.

I've enjoyed reading up on it!

Can't wait to the real tests though! Very excited about them.

Has anyone got any rumours to share? I read something on the PoN facebook page about some possible impending signings, Bradley Wright Philips and Barnes Homer.

I personally can't see us affording Wright Phillips wage demands but not sure about Barnes Homer isn't he in Finland with the squad at the moment or am I getting totally confused with all these different names being bandied about.

Notts County are delighted to announce that the club have signed a new three-year deal with BBC Radio

Nottingham to broadcast all home and away fixtures, starting from the forthcoming season...
The deal extends a long-running partnership between the club and BBC Radio Nottingham and means that Magpie Player subscribers will be able to listen live to every game for the next three seasons live.

Head of Media Jamie Dixon told the Official Site: “We are thrilled to keep the long standing partnership with BBC Radio Nottingham going.

Full Article

No surprise and nothing exactly major or new, still it's pleasant to see. There's many games going to other types of stations these days, so with that in mind.. I am glad to read this

Thoughts

I tuned into Arquin's match. If there's interest, I will share streams and it's actually possible to embed the videos here (just like youtube) so we could open the chatroom, use the 'Popout' function and enjoy the game together. I'd also be open to trying as Liam suggested, making it available to guests.

Arquin didn't do too bad, he tried and had a couple of changes.

Boucaud was unused I hear, I did check but I had forgotten about the game and after I only noticed they won 1-0.

It's quite exciting to see we've got internationals, I can't wait to root for Tempest. (I speak with too many Americans btw, hence sometimes you can read a visible change in my online accent) LOL 

Kemi Kings are third in their league, so it's a fairly decent result (despite just being a friendly). No team wants to lose on home soil, so it's a good test. Tervarit have only been in existence since 1994 and they're lower down in the league table. I don't quite recall the position, although it's definitely the bottom half.

Hopefully we can see more of Andy Haworth, he scored two of the goals against Kemi Kings.

Would also note that it would be nice to try Waite up front, we need to see what he can do and the squad doesn't look that bad. It's funny how 3 signings can change the prospective of some fans, although Andy and Malcolm didn't exactly change much it was the new right back who got the praise.

There's also live coverage of the game, which you have to pay for but before you do, it might be worth seeing if an alternative comes forward.

Notts should be getting used to this spot light!

We are camping in our van in the peaks of Derbyshire for a couple of nights. At the moment I am in a village pub and I was convinced that the chap sitting at the bar was "The King" Don Masson. I was just plucking up courage to go and speak to him to tell him how I was a big fan when I heard him speak in a broad Derbyshire accent.

Thank goodness I didn't make a complete fool of myself.

I've just got back from physio, well I picked up Jake and a slow walk back (thanks to Ava).

I logged into FB, noticed a status by Notts saying Leacock had scored early on. I went to check their wall, realized he had scored again! Notts seem to be doing well, I wonder if anyone of our fans traveled. 2,500 stadium and so our tour begins. I also noticed Haydn Hollis mentioned that they had their first training session, so defiantly looks like a good thing for the club.

Personally, I had hoped we get off to a good start with these games.

Pretty good signing by all accounts, quite delighted with this and this one should please quite a few people. Now we've signed a right back, a young midfielder and a winger.

Mustapha Dumbuya will be interesting to hear Uncle Colin

Where else do we need to look?

 

Brazil are looking better, although I'm finding them to be a little dirty and cheating. (the diving especially annoying) The referee for me is ruining the play, some of his calls have been odd also. Spain seem to be struggling to get into good areas, though I don't see Brazil managing to play like this for 90 minutes. I think it will slow down!

Just now Oscar went down, thought to be a penalty (from what was said)

How far did he have to go? Wasted chance though!

Really enjoying it Anyone else watching/watched.

For those with Magpie Player you can listen to live commentary on this afternoons friendly behind closed doors against Steaua Bucharest, I believe the kick off is 4pm.

I'll try to listen if I can, anyone in the chat room?

Hi Grannypie

Welcome to our friendly forum, please come and say hello, we don't bite! Well not much anyway.

You will find a real nice welcome from the friendlies football forum on the internet.