For some of our fans this will no doubt be the same game but for me it's not that simple.There's many games in which I have to battle with to determine which is exactly my favourite and best experience. As a young fan, I attended games with my grandfather who was a proud nottighamshire man. I have him to thank for introducing me to the mighty magpies.

My favourite game;

Notts County vs Ascoli

I have to admit, the finals we made would always be up there. It was a special feeling and it felt much more important than that of a throphy which was dying in terms of interest. If this game wasn't, the cloest would be the play-off final we made and that would be for a very similar reason to this.

Amazing atmosphere, you simply cannot beat a trip to the old wembley.

Best Experience

Nottm Forest vs Notts County (League Cup 2011)

This is a funny one for me, as it's the first 'real' derby game between forest that I've actually attended. It's also a game I went without my Wife and Daughters (Though if forest did permit my youngest two they would of been there with us) My son was very excited, we actually went down with plenty of time as I was concerned by the rioting but this wouldn't of put me off regardless. It felt like a final! We was in cloud nine, I couldn't watch the penalty shoot out. It's much harder to witness in person! the time's I said it's nothing to bother about when England had to face them but this was much more than pride at stake.

So what was yours? feel free to share.

Team lists for today's match is:

Notts County

* 23 Schmeichel

* 02 Moloney

* 04 Edwards

* 06 Thompson

* 18 Hunt

* 08 Ravenhill

* 10 Bishop

* 11 Davies

* 21 Jackson

* 09 Hughes

* 15 Hawley

Substitutes

* 01 Hoult,

* 17 Clapham,

* 07 Hamshaw,

* 14 Canham,

* 16 Fairclough,

* 19 Rodgers,

* 20 Westcarr

Dag & Red

* 01 Roberts

* 04 Doe

* 06 Arber

* 12 Griffiths

* 25 Antwi

* 05 Taiwo

* 07 Green

* 08 Thurgood

* 33 Gain

* 10 Scott

* 14 Benson

Substitutes

* 30 Lewington,

* 15 Uddin,

* 19 Ogogo,

* 22 Montgomery,

* 24 Bingham,

* 09 Nurse,

* 16 Thomas

Ref: Miller

Half Time Whistle:

The match seems to be alot better than our mid-week performance. Hughs and Hawley scored within two minutes of each other, which leaves County 2-0 at HT. New signing Johnnie Jackson appears to be more settled into the squad, which is helping the teams performance on a whole!

Notts County 2 - 0 Dag & Red (HT)

* Hughes 43

* Hawley 45

FULL TIME WHISTLE!!!

County finished the match with their heads held high, after beating the favourites to win the league this year!!! Another positive performace to boost moral after the mid-week defeat! Also with Johnnie Jackson's first County goal, in only his second match, is highly impressive!!!

Notts County 3 - 0 Dag & Red FT

(HT 2 - 0)

* Hughes 43

* Hawley 45

* Jackson 63

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Announced on Notts official website today:

Striker Chris Iwelumo has returned to Watford at the end of his short-term deal which saw him join the club on the last day of the Loan window.

Defenders Tom Williams and Carl Regan have been released

Both Damion and Jordan Stewart have been offered new deals

Talks with Luton Town regarding Midfielder Andre Boucaud are on-going.

Only thing that surprises me is the release of Carl Regan, he wasent as bad as others made out i didnt think.

I know there are better players out there but better players wont be happy to sit on the bench waiting for Kelly to be injured or suspended.

Think we need another RB as cover for Kelly, a striker (preferably not some old man who's lost it) and perhaps more importantly, we NEED to offer Alan Judge a new deal. If we can do that and get Boucaud on a permanent basis I'd be reasonably happy

Alan Judge has been a key talking point recently regarding leaving Notts to move on to Championship sides which have shown clear interest in our attacking minded midfielder.

Judgey told magpie player that he would like to stay at Notts and that he is still waiting to renew his contract here. However unofficial sources have claimed that there has been interest in Alan from many teams, some Premier League. This has left much room for speculation as a player of his quality, with an expiring contract would make a great transfer for a Championship side.

Its without a doubt that Notts would miss Judgey if he moved on, but what are other fans thoughts on the matter?

- Ben Blyth

- Twitter - @magpieben

Well thats me not going any matches for a very long time as curle trew or that muppet rodwell is let lee hughes go port vale on loan looking like permanent deal tho

Keith Curle as mentioned since our FA cup exit, that he will addressing our weaknesses but this means it may be a case of, one player in, one player out. Would you like to see Notts sign?

Position;

Attacker/Forward.... Jose Baxter

Would be a good prospect if we could prize him away from Oldham, yet this would require a fee so it's not realistic but I can dream.

Position;

Attacker/Winger..... Stephen Elliott

I personally highly rate him, his form may of taken a dip but he's always a player that can provide given the chance. I have City friends who say he's been unsettled awhile, who also rate him.

Position;

Defender.... Luke Shaw

Highly rated young defender, who we may be able to get in on loan. Most won't probably know who he is but he seems to have a very bright future.

I'm spartan online, I enjoy watching and playing football.

hello

im liam, noticed a msg of yours on twitter. nice site. really like it. just a simple hello.

Did Andre Boucaud play his final game for Notts today? Not really up to date with the whole thing! All I know is Luton only let him train with the youth team and now they want him back.

Anyone know any more on the whole saga?

- Ben

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.