What a fantastic win for Notts. The win was just a typical Martin Paterson win away. Notts struggled for 70 minutes but the substitutions made all the difference.

So who's your Man of the Match for Notts? Here are the players I have chosen for you to choose your favourite.

Belshaw, Macari, Platt, Bedeau, Tsaroulla, Norburn, Iorpenda, Jones, Grant, Hall, Dennis, McDonald, Bennetts, Kouhyar, Tangen.

Norburn was a hero today, so he gets my MoM

It needed something special and boy did he deliver that. There was also that pass to Kouhyar for the winner. He's actually a good, progressive passer of the ball, I'd like to see more of that.

Platt was good. The subs made all the difference. All did well, but what an accomplished player RodMac is. Great to see him so into it as well, after not being able to get his place back.

Jodie put some great crosses in and scored a last minute goal with his first ever headed goal BUT I think I have to give it to Norburn for the reasons stated by @The Anti-Clough pity I can’t vote twice.

Matty Platt was brilliant at the back and dealt with Walsall well.

Tom Iorpenda and Nick Tsaroulla are also two I considered, whilst I thought Jodi Jones played an important role he wasn't exactly his usual self and I found some of his decisions/play to be wasteful. Ollie Norburn wasn't really in it until we made changes, so I can't vote for him despite agreeing he was a hero today.

@Chris I included the subs in the players list today because I believed they were game changers today. Just an observation, but sometimes I get the impression that some players aren't comfortable against sides that play a certain way.

When Grant & Hall had been struggling & when they were replaced, Norburn seemed to improve. & the team played more cohesively, with a small change in shape. It seemed to me that Norburn showed a lot of vision with that cross field pass to Kouhyar. He has a bigger string to his bow than some imagine.

2 minutes ago, Robbie said:

@Chris I included the subs in the players list today because I believed they were game changers today. Just an observation, but sometimes I get the impression that some players aren't comfortable against sides that play a certain way.

When Grant & Hall had been struggling & when they were replaced, Norburn seemed to improve. & the team played more cohesively, with a small change in shape. It seemed to me that Norburn showed a lot of vision with that cross field pass to Kouhyar. He has a bigger string to his bow than some imagine.

It was a good decision, because they did make an important impact.

Some may very gain a vote or two, so it is best that they were included. I felt very sorry for Conor Grant, he couldn't get going and it was mostly due to how we played. The lack of space creation, but that did change when the subs came on.

Norburn for me, the volley and that pinged pass!

A close second for me was Bennetts. Has the physicality and directness to play the #10 role we have been missing

I have to agree with @Piethagoram & choose Norburn for his two moments of quality that went a long way in getting Notts the win.

Those two moments of quality could have easily been witnessed in a PL match.

2 hours ago, Robbie said:

Norburn for his two moments of quality that went a long way in getting Notts the win.

I have to agree with @Robbie and @Piethagoram two absolute beautiful class moments that wouldn't be out of place in any top flight game anywhere in the world, to be honest. A game that lacked spark and endeavour from both sides needed that uplift of something special, and boy did we get it. I thought Platt was once again at his best, with interceptions and skillful positioning, keeping the Walsall forwards at bay. He would of received my vote if it wasn't for the class of Norburn. ⚽️🎉🥇

@Michael D Pie. As an added note, I thought when Rob McDonald came on into the centre of the back 3, the passes from Rob were much better than those chosen by Matty Platt in that position

I have gone for Ollie Norburn as well. Not just for the goal and the pass, but his drive and experience. He is a real leader on the pitch. I think we would have gotten more from the Grimsby game had he played. We need him fit for the run-in. I also wouldn’t be opposed to playing Bennetts as a number 10. I don’t think Connor Grant or Tyrese Hall offer enough of a threat in that role. They have technical ability, but just a bit lightweight against physical teams.

Yes, I think MP has to make it clear that those No.10 shirts are up for grabs for whoever comes in and does the business. Bennetts deserve a shot at it.

Martin has a few players to choose from for the number 10 role. I think that his selection will be made depending on what type of footballing side we are facing, whether they be a ball playing side or a direct playing one that are very physical for example.

I'll abstain from the vote as I missed the first half, but would lean towards Norburn, the rock in midfield who allowed others to shine. I thought he was a dud earlier in the season, but he's stepped up when we needed him and he's a big reason why we're still in the running for the top three. Bravo.

Kouhyar and Bennetts were both livewires after coming on. For the "penalty", Bennetts went down after feeling contact; those kinds of decisions tend to be given in Germany, but not in England! He's the perfect sub to bring on to shake things up, but no doubt he wishes he was starting more often.

The Poll has closed. Thanks to all who voted. I'm pleased to announce by popular choice, Ollie Norburn had been voted the Pride of Nottingham's Man of the Match v Walsall.