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Is Jacob Bedeau viewing this page and voting now, cos almost always when I’ve looked the past few MoTM Topics, he’s got a solemn vote! Sorry if your reading Mr Bedeau but Didzy, for like 70 minutes, was just sublime. Austin probably the closest to taking it off him, he had a very impressive game.

I think several players had a great game. Rod McDonald did an excellent job in defence, handling threats well. He had a few shaky moments, but he managed most tasks with ease. He headed high balls away effortlessly and dealt with advancing Swindon Town players. It seems a bit harsh to overlook his performance, even though I voted for David McGoldrick.

As I said in the match thread there were some good performances from a lot of players, Austin, Platt, Abbot but on this occasion I agree with the match sponsors it’s got to be David McGoldrick he oozed class.

Didzy of course.

I`m going for David McGoldrick, he was immense.

I thought David McGoldrick played well, but he was selfish at times. Alassana Jatta set him up for an easy finish, but Didzy's strike was poor. His team play did not seem to be there, which is why I voted for someone who put in a good individual and team performance.

Notts played very well today, and it was extra special to see us control the game so well while keeping a clean sheet. It was pretty chilly in the stands, but it was definitely worth it. Doesn’t George Abbott look so much more confident since scoring his first goal for us? Great player. MK Dons also lost to Walsall.

I didn’t go to the game so it’s a bit hard to pick a MoM but I guess because he scored two goal McGoldrick deserves it, although I understand George Abbott scored a stunner.

All the team deserve a mention today. They all played so well. My top four Notts players who stood out for me were Matty Platt, Alassana Jatta, George Abbott, David McGoldrick My standout today is once again David McGoldrick, who scored two but could have had a hat full of goals today. It's not just the goals he's scoring, it's his work rate which is just phenomenal at the moment. Is he really 37 years old?

The first 11 are all included in my list of Notts players to be chosen for the Man of the Match against Swindon today. Bass, McDonald, Platt, Bedeau, Martin, Abbott, Palmer, Austin, Crowley , McGoldrick, Jatta Please give your vote for your choice and let us know how you come to that decision.

I think we saw another very good team performance once again. I think there were several players that stood out. The Notts defensive three, Platt, Bedeau & particularly McDonald, did well. I think Austin did well & Abbott had another good game & that through pass to Didzy was pure class. Crowley had a steady game but wasn't at his very best.Jatta worked hard once again & was always a handful. I think it was very close for Man of the Match, but I'm going to choose Didzy due to his fantastic work rate & his two goals, which could easily have been three or four.

Here are the players from the first eleven today for you to pick your Pride of Nottingham's Notts player of the match. Bass, McDonald, Bedeau, Platt, Austin, Abbott, Palmer, Tsaroulla, Grant, McGoldrick, Jatta Pick your Man of the Match & tell us how you came to your decision.

Matty Palmer for me, Abbott a close 2nd, Bass 3rd Surprised with all the votes for McGoldrick who, on 2 occasions, his sloppiness could have cost us conceding 2 goals

All of them played well today. Any of the back 3 could have got it, went for McDonald who was a squad player at best until recently, now looks like he's been there all along. Solid.

Nobody shined more than David McGoldrick. It was a good team performance. It was nice to see Matt Palmer pulling the strings. I thought Josh Martin looked effective, and Sam Austin ran his heart out.

A true leader and an excellent performance by our experienced front man. I thought David McGoldrick played exceptionally well.

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I wouldn't expect to see Curtis Edwards straight back into the team, although it will be nice to see him make his return and there's nothing stopping him from getting some match minutes within the game to build his return to match fitness. So, that's positive news early on. The majority of the team writes itself, provided the players are available and fit. Bass, Platt, Bedeau, Palmer, Abbott, McGoldrick, Jatta. I hope Tsaroulla and Jones will take positions in the broader areas. Yet, I do have a feeling that Will Jarvis will make his debut. All three of the signings so far might go straight into the team. Notts just needs to ensure that we don't leave ourselves open at the back, avoid silly passes within our area and attack the game. It should be a good game, with an early glimpse into life after Dan Crowley.

Accrington Stanley had a grand day out at Liverpool last week. I thought they played quite well. They certainly weren't overawed. They are unbeaten in their last 2 in the league. They are now 5 points clear of the relegation zone. It's been an interesting week at Notts. Time to park that now and get on with the push for promotion. This won't be an easy game but I think Notts will secure all 3 points and we can collectively say Dan who?

All done. Statement from the board makes it clear, he went for the money. That's fine, footballs a short career and all that jazz. It seemed with us he was getting to / in the best form of his career. He's chosen to give that up. Hope it goes OK enough for him at MK Franchise, by that I mean, narrowly missing out on playoffs.

He looks a big lad, with injuries to Ness and Macari the defence needs bolstering.

Josh Martin’s contract could’ve in theory expired after today’s game, all we know is that he's contracted until some point in January but we don’t know how long… So with that in mind, would you extend his contract to the end of the season, or further even? I’d keep him until the end of the season, hopefully even keep him for longer is he continues to play well. When he’s played at wingback, whilst only having minimal playing time, he’s never looked that comfortable there. He did well against Walsall though, definitely better around the oppositions box than his own but he really excelled in the middle when he played just behind Jatta against Cheltenham. I'd like to see him play here more often.

i thought david mcgoldrick deserved the man of the match. sam austin, rod mcdonald, george abbott, matty platt and dan crowley were also very good. i think defensively notts were mostly solid but mcgoldrick made the biggest difference.

Until about three weeks ago, I'd have driven him to his next club myself. Something seems to have clicked recently though, not sure if he's finally settled into a system and showing his genuine quality or it is just temporary form.

Never an easier poll. Anybody who doesn't pick Didzy is wrong.

Crowley for me, he made one and scored one, overall everyone played their part, special mention to Bass too who made some good saves.

It was mentioned last season that our record against the better teams in League 2, top 10/play-offs and automatics was pretty bad. And so far, this season we haven’t exactly been able to buck that trend. Overall, right now – ‘cos the top 10 is very changeable at the moment – our record is: Played 10, Won 3, Drawn 2, Lost 5. I guess more telling is that against the teams in the play-offs and automatics we’ve only won 1 match (1-0 against Wimbledon) the rest have been all be losses and a draw. From the teams in 11th and below, we’ve only lost 1 game though, winning 8 times and drawing 5. So can we get promoted with such a poor record against the better teams or is it something we really need to try and improve? Maybe, just beating the poorer teams will be enough given how close the league is this season, but that doesn’t exactly bode well for life in League 1, where all the teams will be better…

I thought the whole squad played well, not just as a team but individually. Alex Bass made everything look comfortable and, although Accrington didn't test him much or pressure us, I think the defence and him made it easier to attack as a platform. Matt Palmer and Nick Tsaroulla deserve praise, but my vote goes to David McGoldrick.

He's stuck it out after a tough start that wasn't his making. He's had a big part in rebuilding a squad that was leaking goals all over the place He's not only helped to rebuild the squad, he's moulded the players into a good league 2 side that has every chance of getting promotion.. That is the sign of a good Manager/Head Coach & that's a rarity nowadays. The Notts owners picked well when they brought Stuart in a year ago.

Like to see him stay with City when they are demoted to the North West Counties League. Tier 9 of the football pyramid.

Gutted and disappointed, it’s a real shame how this has unfolded as we’ve strengthened MK massively and that’s a big no-no for me. Clearly they’ve spent silly money to get him so at least we are gaining something out of it. No-one knows how much he (or his agent) pushed for the move but if he genuinely can’t see out 6 months more with us than it’s for the best he goes. He was hardly trapped here though, and that’s why I’m disappointed. Is 20 more games in a team where he gets a lot of freedom and that plays to his strengths really that awful? After this season he would’ve had the pick of League 1 clubs if he wanted to go. Notts have given him a massive platform to shine after his career tailed off. I find it a slight stain on his character that he couldn’t stick around. He’s gone there for the money which I get but also, Dan, you could’ve done so much better. On a purely football basis, when you look at how we performed against MK, how can you say they are more likely to get promoted than us? I’ve got no issue when players like Ruben and Macca move up the leagues, they deserve and earnt that chance but to just bail half-way through the season to join a team in the same league, I don’t get it. For one of Jarvis or Whitaker to step up and perform as well as Crowley is a big ask, there’s a touch more pressure on them now. I hope come the end of the season we can look back at this moment and it not be a defining one.

sounds all good to me. i dont get why people would join with temporary emails, but then i dont really understand why people join not to contribute. thanks for providing an update @Chris, i do think having a way to keep those who want to know in the loop in situations like sunday. i also get its not best to mention it on social media. i know pon is very transparent but that seems to only play in the hands of idiots.

he sounds like a good addition but i would hope we can persist with finding him regular game time and stick to the plan if he does not find the net in his early days, once a player is settled it can make a difference. i am not against signing a young striker who will be given time, but if we end up playing him out of position or more as an impact sub then i dont know it would see him deliver what is needed. i am happy with the arrival, as i say its for us to make sure he fits in and can get the best out of him. it sounds like a very promising signing.

Dan Crowley is an excellent player. However, he needs a team that is built around him and the way he likes to play. He can be brilliant one minute and infuriating the next. For sure he will be a miss. However, if he's on his last 6 months and has no intention of staying, then that's fine. I'd be happy for him to stay and push us up into League One then go elsewhere at the top end of L1 or even the Championship, but if the rumours are true and he wants to go to MK Franchise, then his head has gone. Offload him.

Charlie has signed a six month contract. I'm sure that suits both parties for now. Hopefully, Charlie will impress and if Notts are happy with his performances, they will offer him a longer contract. What a great day it's been. It shows that Notts are looking towards the future & also at the same time they are strengthening the squad in vital areas. I'm very happy with his acquisition & I'm looking forward to him playing a part in hopefully a successful end to the season for Notts.

League One is a difficult league to compete in. There are big teams with big budgets but it is possible to be competitive and not break the bank. I think Notts would only need 3 or 4 additions to be a mid table side. I think the brothers have bigger ambitions so it would be a fun ride!

The top teams of League 2 have a far more effective high press and that is our Achilles heel. We need more pace higher up the field (hopefully Jarvis will help with that) as an outlet and we need to make better decisions at the back. Sometimes you just cannot play your way out of trouble and need to put your boot through the ball. I think the Walsall home game highlighted brilliantly our strengths and weaknesses in one game. First half they let us control the ball and they couldn’t get close, second half they made changes and brought much more energy and urgency both on and off the ball which we just couldn’t cope with. A lot of league 1 sides would spot our weakness quite quickly, so we need to find a solution.

It’s sad from a nostalgic point of view as Palmer, Austin and JJ are the last men standing from our promotion team. That team is like a distant memory now! But from a footballing point of view, it’s probably the right decision. He’s still unproven at this level, and we’ll never know if he’s properly over his injury. It can take years to get back to feeling your best for some players. No idea how he’ll do at Carlisle, but it won’t be easy as they are a poor team. He's had a rough year so I wish him all the best and hope a move closer to home makes him happier.

I voted for David McGoldrick. The sponsors at Notts are doing better than usual.

You can't judge a player from a few brief appearances because Josh Martin seems to have settled well. There's definitely a player in him, so I would keep him if his wages are fair. The only reason not to extend his stay would be if his wages are higher than what a rotational player might get, which I doubt. We need to get the best out of players who arrive with low morale. They can be the biggest bargains, so we must ensure he doesn't lose his way.

Keep until the end of season.

My dad has told me he saw on Facebook that he was seen with a Carlisle top on. As far as I'm concerned he is still a pie until the club make a statement and at the moment it's just rumours

Going to be some game this, Pies. You've found your form again, and we're still marching on results wise, if not performance wise. I'd take a draw, right now.

Yeah, it has to be David McGoldrick. I thought he made much of what worked happen and led our team as someone who should be the vice-captain.

Trump really doesn't care about treaties and norms @Robbie. However, what he cares about very much is deflecting attention. He's very good at it. During the election campaign he made all kinds of promises about bringing down the cost of living - promises he couldn't possibly keep, especially if he imposes the tarifs he's threatened. So he drops his bombshell about Greenland and suddenly nobody's interested in that any more. Maybe it's by design or maybe it's because he's unhinged, but it's cetainly politically expedient. Sooner or later he'll fall out with Musk, and the fallout from that will occupy us all for weeks as well. I do think he's scary - this time he's surrounded himself with "yes" men who don't give a stuff about democracy or the constitution. And I'm sure US oil companies would love to drill for oil in Greenland. All the same, I think he's more likely to jump on the next passing bandwagon than actually plan an invasion.

Great win and a great performance for the WHOLE match, there could and probably should have been at least one or two more goals to bolster the goal difference but that’s nit picking. outstanding performances from Didzy, Austin (who seems to get better every match) Abbott and Platt in fact every players comes out of that game with credit. YOUPIES!

COYP. Be interesting to see how serious the injuries to Macari and Ness are/were and if they're in contention. Think it's too early to expect Jodi to be ready to start, expect him to come on around 60-70 minutes mark, depending how the game is going, with a view to starting the next game and being subbed around the 60-70 minute mark.

Football wouldn't be the same without wild rumours and people spreading stories. There might be some truth in it, but until there's something concrete, it should just be treated as a rumour. As for Cedwyn Scott leaving, it depends on whose decision it is. If Scott wants to leave, it's disappointing, especially since Notts gave him time off at a crucial stage to cope with his depression. His departure in this scenario would feel like a kick in the teeth. While I would wish him well, it would be disappointing. If Scott wants more game time, it makes sense, but the timing isn't the best. Being closer to his roots up north might help his mental health. However, there's the question of where he would be better off. Carlisle are in danger of dropping out of the Football League, while Notts are in a good position for promotion to League One. Moving to Carlisle might seem less ambitious, even if he would get more game time. If Notts want to let him go, I would question their commitment to players' mental health, as it could seem like they are pushing him out because he needs time. It's a bit like when Lee Hughes allegedly handed in a sick note from a doctor when Keith Curle, if I remember correctly, wanted Hughesy out. The main thing is that there's room for Cedwyn Scott to be a big part of our team, but it's a case of Stuart Maynard playing him in the right position or managing to get the best out of him and Scott putting in an equal amount of effort.

It's just a rumour as far as I can see. I think that it is going to be hard for Cedwyn to get a first eleven spot unless there are injuries. No one will ever forget Cedwyn's role in getting Notts out of the National League to where Notts are today. Cedwyn needs regular football time & if these rumours turn out to be true, I say good luck to him if he does leave Notts.