Kevin Nolan: 'Forest Green Rovers will want to produce an upset'

Kevin Nolan has stressed that Notts County must not underestimate Forest Green Rovers as they have "absolutely nothing to lose" and will be eyeing the scalp of the League Two leaders.

The Magpies remain top of the division on goal difference following their 3-1 derby defeat at Mansfield Town a week ago.

On Saturday, Meadow Lane will host an encounter between Notts and FGR, who currently sit at the basement of the league.

“It has been a difficult season so far for them,” Nolan told the Nottingham Post. “I watched them against Swindon when it was on television and I felt they were unlucky not to get something out of the game.

“But, for me, it’s not about Mark Cooper, Forest Green, or the links we have with them, it’s about us. It’s about what we do and as I have said consistently over time, on our day we are a match for anyone.

“If we turn up on Saturday then we have a fantastic chance of winning all three points. That’s what we will be going out to do.

“It doesn’t matter what division, how many times have you seen bottom beat top?

“In our league, anyone can beat anyone and that’s why I say to these boys, there is not a time you can switch off and hope to get through a game and win.

“You have to be at it every game. You cannot have five, six, seven or eight players off their game.

“If we have that on Saturday, we will be punished by Forest Green because they have got some good players and good strengths.

“And listen, they are coming to the league leaders. They have absolutely nothing to lose, and they are going to want to produce an upset.

“There has been so many times when my mates have rung me and said ‘I can’t believe this team has beaten one at the top’ and the result has let them down on their accumulator.

“There is no doubt in my mind that we will face a top team who are in the league for the first time and are wanting to impress.

“And what better place is there to get that lift by beating the team who is at the top of the league?

“That’s what we have to deal with. We are there to be shot at. And it’s how long we can handle that for and how long we can stay there for.

“I am sure I will see a lot from my players in the next 48 hours, and I am hoping it’s going to be positive again because the reaction they have given me so far has been absolutely amazing.”

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