The Notts Defensive Back Line.

[Robbie]

Good news for Notts, Rod McDonald & Lucas Ness are coming back to match fitness & in Rod McDonald's case, he is available for selection.

Up till now, Stuart Maynard has had a settled back line for the first ten games, Lewis Macari, Jacob Bedeau, & Matty Platt have done superbly, with Rob Cundy filling in off the bench 

Stuart McDonald has impressed Stuart when playing for Notts in two EFL trophy games & Lucas Ness impressed playing his first 45 minutes of the season in the 2nd of those games.

There has been talk of McDonald replacing Macari in the first 11. Question. Do PON members think Stuart should make a change to the back three for the upcoming games or stick with the three defenders who have performed well of late?

[Wheelbarrow repair man]

I'll Say This @Robbie

IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT.

[Robbie]

@Wheelbarrow repair man Even though the defence have improved no end since last season, Notts are still conceding goals. 

If Stuart is seeking continuous improvement, it should follow that he will surely try to improve the defence even more.

It could mean replacing Macari with McDonald seeing that McDonald is regarded as an excellent centre back.

[Wheelbarrow repair man]

@Robbie

Then Again Maynard could Play Four At The Back, something a lot of Notts Fans have been wondering why that was Abandoned? Because McDonald hasn't played that much and his Fitness may come into Question, and he may make Mistakes that lead to the Opposition Scoring, something which will be picked up quickly by any Disgruntled Fans.

[Robbie]

@Wheelbarrow repair man

I think you'll most likely see McDonald coming on as a substitute, then start in the FA Cup, & EFL trophy match to build up his fitness before he makes a start in a league match.