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Well, it was always going to be a difficult game, away at a team that was plying its trade in the Premier League two years ago, but one can't help but feel a little deflated after today's display, as Notts County came crashing to a 2-0 defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers, thanks to a brace from midfielder Michael Jacobs, whose goals came either side of half time.

Shaun Derry named an unchanged starting line-up following the 3-0 victory against Coventry City last week, with the only change coming on the bench, as youngster Ronan Murray, back from suspension, came in place of Curtis Thompson.

Wolves had the better of a scrappy opening period, and their first attempt on goal came in the 12th minute as Nouha Dicko cut in from the right and curled a left-footed shot just off target. The same player came close again two minutes later after some good build-up play.

On the quarter-hour mark, however, Bakary Sako was able to pick out Scott Golbourne on the overlap and the left-back’s cross was nodded home at close range by the unmarked Jacobs.

Wolves continued to dominate after their opener, Sako’s powerful effort from a tight angle having to be turned around the post by Bartosz Bialkowski.

County nearly pulled one back midway through the first half, as James Spencer picked out Callum McGregor in the box with a fine ball, but the County youngster poked his shot just wide.

Wolves were soon back on the attack as Sako’s powerful shot was parried by Bart, Alan Sheehan having to make a frantic clearance from the rebound.

The Molineux outfit were 2-0 up just before the hour, as Richard Stearman strode forward into the final third and squared a ball for Jacobs. The 22-year-old proceeded to bend home a 25-yard shot that squirmed past Bart.

It could easily have been 3-0 moments later when Jacobs’ through-ball sent James Henry racing clear but the Polish shot-stopper made a smart save in a one-on-one.

The home side kept threatening and consolidating their dominance throughout the rest of the game, but with 11 minutes of the game left, Notts missed a great chance to pull a goal back when Jack Grealish headed over from Jamal Campbell-Ryce’s cross.

The Magpies are now back in the relegation zone.

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The is the first real idea as to how Notts played today, I didn't go (I don't own a tin hat) but I was slightly disappointed to learn we had gone a goal down, from the comments I read it sounded like it was one of those frustrating games for the players and supporters.

I hoped a better second half would ensure us a chance in the game but that pesky ex ram decided to score again.

Until the other day (opposition view) - I had no idea Derby had sold the lad. Clearly a good player!

Hard luck Notts... :)

MuddyPatchPie

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Same team that didn't put the effort in! To quote Shaun Derry..."I just feel a little let down with what I have seen."

4everapie

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So how can the same team perform differently in 2 games, is it tactics,attitude,class of opposition, or are we just not good enough.

GrannyPie

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As joe-jones says,this was always going to be a difficult game.Disapointing all the same!


anonypie

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I think we were just outclassed.Β  It's clear our squad just isn't a match for the top teams in this league.Β  We haven't beaten a single one of them.Β  In fact the past few seasons we've struggled in that department.


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I don't think it will affect our relegation battle in the long run, we just MUST beat the teams in and around us.Β  A few draws against teams higher up wouldn't go amiss either.


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