By PON_News
Notts County continued their impressive unbeaten start to the 2024-25 League Two campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Bromley at Hayes Lane.
Despite going two goals down within six minutes, the Magpies stormed back, with Jodi Jones scoring twice, Dan Crowley adding a crucial goal, and Alassana Jatta sealing the win.
Head coach Stuart Maynard acknowledged the early difficulties but was full of praise for his team’s mentality and ability to stay composed under pressure. "We turned up today, and it was a very tricky pitch. The grass was long, there had been no water system on all day, so a couple of passes into midfield were a little bit short, and they scored from it. But the character and mentality that we have in this group – the way we stayed calm – was incredible," Maynard remarked.
The manager was unfazed by the early deficit, making tactical adjustments to wrest control of the game. He explained, "We had a mad five minutes, but after that, I thought we took total control of the game. Yes, it’s a really good performance to come on the road and get another three points. What we've got in the group is firepower, and we can outscore teams, so we showed another side to us today."
Jodi Jones was pivotal in the comeback, scoring a brace, including a critical penalty in the first half. Maynard highlighted his impact, noting, "You need big players in big moments, and Jodi stepped up today. I thought Dan [Crowley] was excellent as well. We’ve got a lot of unsung heroes in this group that won’t take the limelight but do an incredible job for the team."
Maynard also credited the defensive work of his players as Bromley tried to find a way back into the game. "The way we defended our box when we equalised was important. They had a few moments putting balls into our box, but the way that Platty [Matty Platt], Jacob [Bedeau], Louis [Macari], and even Bassie [Alex Bass] came for crosses and punched them away – it was a proper team performance."
With four consecutive wins and an unbeaten record, the team now sits at the top of the League Two table. When asked about the significance of being top so early in the season, Maynard reflected on the performance levels. "I think it means a lot to everyone because we’re having success, and it means we’re performing well on the pitch. When you come to a club of this size, there’s a certain demand, and if we keep performing to the levels we have, that’s what we get."
Looking ahead to the upcoming match against Gillingham, who have also had a strong start, Maynard called on the fans to continue backing the team. "We’re going to need Meadow Lane absolutely jam-packed because we need everyone. Our fans have been our 12th man, home and away, and when you go 2-0 down, it’s easy for fans to get disheartened, but ours don’t. They back the boys from minute one to the end."
The win not only strengthens Notts County’s position at the top of the table but also showcases the team’s resilience, ability to adapt, and strength in depth as they prepare for more challenges ahead.
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