Game 7 - The Grecians (A)

Team: Exeter City

Date: 08/09/18

Where: St James Park

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

Have your say below, join in with the Pride of Nottingham match discussion.

Edited September 5, 20186 yr by super_ram
new manager/head coach

2 hours ago, PON_News said:

Game 7 - The Grecians (A)

Team: Exeter City

Date: 08/09/18

Where: St James Park

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

Have your say below, join in with the Pride of Nottingham match discussion.

Err, I don't think Kevin Nolan will have much say in it. 

11 minutes ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

Err, I don't think Kevin Nolan will have much say in it. 

I've edited the manager  @Fan of Big ToneHope it doesn't change again before Saturday

2 minutes ago, super_ram said:

I've edited the manager  @Fan of Big ToneHope it doesn't change again before Saturday

Doh!  Why didn’t I think of that? Thanks @super_ram 

Fine moderator I am, don’t tell @Chris he’ll sack me. 

So after last night I’m hoping hopping that harry can pull the team together enough at least we get a point. Cause we don’t want this blip turned in to the grea escape.. 

It says much about the state of the club when I and other fans are hoping for a draw as the outcome.

I can't see a win happening away from home just yet.

Harry Kewell will have to grasp the squad quickly, soon Notts will need all the points and a win would be a big boost for the club.

I can't take another loss, Notts just snatch a draw or fight for a win.

We need to see some sort of fight.

3 hours ago, CliftonMagpie said:

I can't take another loss, Notts just snatch a draw or fight for a win.

We need to see some sort of fight.

Agreed dude before it’s to late 

I am not confident one bit.

I hate leading up to games feeling like Notts are incapable of winning, only when they do get that first win do I feel it will be turned around.

Even with form Exeter away is a tough game, I can't see Notts winning but if the players take any chances who knows.

If the defence settles down and focuses, there is a chance Notts could win but I feel unsure myself about Notts maintaining a lead.

Things have to improve sooner or later.

It's a tough game.

I have come to think that Notts requires a difficult set of fixtures, this seasons should have been easier but the squad sunk with very little pressure. Exeter are a good League Two side, they know how to play and at their ground they will make it much harder. I can't see a win, perhaps if the players are fighting to be noticed by Harry Kewell something positive will happen but I think a draw is more likely.

I'm not expecting a win but I am hoping for a good performance, I would take that, however if we got a draw that would be a bonus, a win and I would be ecstatic.

Daddy Kewell has had a week with them now so hopefully little by little he will be instilling his ideas into them. 

I don't think Notts will win either but I want to hear of an improvement to the play and if they perform better there is no reason why a draw couldn't happen. I would start with attempting to keep a clean sheet.

After thinking about it for a few days a point and improved game play would do for me. 

A sighn we are improving and heading forward under Harry.

The only thing I can say is that it should show what progress if any Harry Kewell is having on the squad.

It will take time, if Notts plays well in all the areas a win is more than possible but this may take a few games before it happens.

I am curious if Elliot Hewitt and any of the underperformers so far will make the first 11.

So far Harry Kewell seems to be focused on strengthening the weakest areas and a good defensive performance should say if Ross Fitzsimons can be relied upon at all. I am hoping Notts can get their first win of the season.

squad for today, its good to see oxlade-chamberlain start.

i wished notts would learn to put the in the order they start but it looks a good team.

Things will slowly improve, I'm hoping for a draw here but Notts could win if they wanted it enough. They just have to protect the very fragile Fitzsimons.

Kick Off...

It sounds like a cricket match when it goes quiet, clapping and random noise. Its all very quiet but the commentary is spot on from David Jackson.

Good opening tempo from Notts, they are playing well so far.

Thomas missed a pearl of a chance.

1-0 down set piece, Fitzsimons helpless and now its 2-0.

When will this change?

Notts are a shambles this season, they have to go into half time either having pulled one back or preventing a third from going in.

Re-grouping may see a spark.

I feel the games lost at this stage.  

First is just one of those that goes against you when you're without luck.

The second is stupid, was that Thomas trying to dribble out in a stupid position? Can't be doing that there, he had so many other options. Stupid, stupid decision.