Match Discussion: Game 26 - The Mariners. (A)

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

Match 26

11/03/25  7:45 pm Kick off.

Grimsby v Notts County 

What line-up should Stuart Maynard opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?

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[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

Notts have now only won one match in six, so it has become absolutely essential that Notts stop the rot & try to get a welcome win against Grimsby.

We can all remember the 5:5 draw last season just after Luke Williams left. The Notts defence has certainly improved since that ten goal thriller.

For this game I would retain Macari & renew his Partnership with Platt & Bedeau at the back. 

I would keep Hinchy alongside Palmer in central midfield with Gordon & Tsaroulla the wing backs.

I would put Abbott alongside Grant with Jatta just in front of them. I think Abbott would do a better job than Whitaker.

Notts have to try to move the ball much quicker than they have of late. They've been too pedestrian in my opinion. I would even go direct to Jatta & try to get through that way.

Key area will be the Notts penalty area when they have to face dead ball situations. They just have to cut out the goals they are conceding from corners & free kicks.

I do worry that the side has lost confidence of late & this is going to be a big test for Maynard. Is he up to it? I hope so.