By Joe Jones
Notts County have kept up the pressure on League Two leaders Luton Town following a 1-1 draw away at Carlisle United.
Hallam Hope put the hosts ahead midway through a first half in which the Magpies were under the cosh.
Kevin Nolan's charges, however, improved after the break and levelled on 58 minutes when Ryan Yates converted Matt Tootle's cross.
Neither side could find another goal, which keeps Notts second in the league, just one point behind the Hatters.
Here is some post-match reaction from the Notts manager, players and fans.
Kevin Nolan
"It's a good point against a good side. We're delighted with it, although it could have been three because we had some good chances in the second half, which we dominated.
"Ross made some fantastic saves in the first half but I think we showed them a bit too much respect and we didn't get in amongst them.
"It was a great reaction in the second half and we fully deserved to get back into it. The most important thing after a defeat is not to lose the next one.
"We've got to respect the point because these are the ones which will mean a lot come the end of the season."
Ross Fitzsimons
"With us up near the top, it was important for me to slot straight in.
"That's the nature of the beast. You could be out for six months but, straightaway, it can come thick and fast. It's important to be mentally and physically ready.
"I'm delighted with how I've been playing, and with a point [against Carlisle]. I don't think teams will take a lot of points there so to come away with a draw was brilliant after Tuesday."
The players on social media
The Black and White Army
Liampie: Difficult game but pleased we got the point. i think we are running out of ideas due to the limitations in the squad tho. Nolan needs to think about things a little more.
Upthepies: The first half was quite poor for Notts. We didn't seem able to use the ball all that well and we played in a similar fashion to previous games which allowed Carlisle to play us off the park. I think they should have been at least 3-0 by that point and I would say we are lucky with the draw. That is why I would take the point but its hard not to feel disappointed. Same old Notts I am afraid!
TheSkipper: First half was dire, really there are worse words I could use to describe it with but I will stick with that considering people cant accept others point of views. I thought we played quite well in the second half and we scored a well worked goal. I do not see how Kevin feels we should have won the game because I felt the better team was Carlisle. I do think we matched them better in the second half and assumed control of the game well. Good point? Yes but the performance really needs to be consistent.
Leon Reeve: First half we were nervous and played like a team scrapping for points at the wrong end of the table. Second half, a lot more grit and determination and we nearly won it and was probably just the better team. Not sure why the stewards think it's acceptable for a home fan to throw the ball at one of our players in an aggressive manner and then abuse him and the majority of the away fans.
Thomas George Polkey: Good point for Notts and nearly getting a winner but hitting the post. Least we didn't get thrashed 5-0 this time like last season. I'm sure Nolan would be fairly pleased with this point today.
Michael Doroszenko: Take that anytime just happy to be bringing something home still hanging around the top 3 with a good run now just maybe just you never know coyp!
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