Chris

It was clear that the pressure was on Notts, not Chesterfield. They seemed more mentally prepared to just push us back, chase everything and just make it very difficult to play. It was frustrating to see the referee quickly make the penalty call. I didn't fully understand why earlier the in-direct free kick had been given but from speaking to other fans it made sense. I do still feel the penalty was harsh, but I need to review the highlights. It was a wreckless way to dive into the situation, it was given for the way he slides into Dallas, but he made the save. Their players are nothing more than wind-up merchants, which was delightful to see how things played out and how their antics didn't prevail in any meaningful way. I tried to sing my heart out throughout the game, I tried to encourage fans via our Facebook group to believe. Our support needed to be a lot more vocal, it's something we must learn helps during those tense times when the nerves are set in with the players. It helps massively. I want to make it clear, I don't think Notts played that bad. It's interesting how some fans tend to dwell on the challenging moments of a match. However, it's worth highlighting that there were moments where we displayed excellent ball movement. Admittedly, the first half could have been more polished. But things picked up in the second half, with Notts taking charge and effectively controlling the ball. That said, I feel Chesterfield were the better team on the day; the shoot-out saw a role reversal with the nerves clearly moving to them. Both of our goals were mistakes by Ross Fitzsimons, after he tried to wind up the KOP in the league game earlier in the season against Chesterfield I have lost all respect for him. I am glad we've gone up at his expense because he's largely to blame for the reason we went down. He's not a very good keeper. I have no idea why teams like Chesterfield believe he's good enough to be their number one. I'm not trying to be overly critical of Ross, I just find him to be very prone to making mistakes. When his confidence dips, it's gone, and it went the moment Notts first equalised. By the time we were taking penalties, he looked like he was trying to hold something in. Matt Palmer was very good at moving forward and picking the ball up, him and John Bostock played well. Although, Bostock was a bit poor on the ball at times but generally made it up by bossing the Chesterfield players around. Aaron Nemane was class, by far the best player on the pitch and deserved any shouts for the Man of the Match from the Notts perspective. Jodi Jones coming on, he again made a massive difference. He clicked and switched sides as if he had started, never missing a beat and handled how the Chesterfield players would go in hard on him. What a comeback! We have that fighting spirit that enables us to get into the matches that we just need to learn to handle from the beginning. During the interview with Luke Williams, Nick Richardson pointed out that there were two particular performances that were vastly different from Notts County's usual standard. It's not uncommon in big games, although we have been class all season. The same problem arose against Wrexham, so there's something we need to do in regard to handling pressure. Still, it's great to see the determination and scenes. The win and promotion is massive, Luke Wiliams is a tactical genius and Achie Mair, what a keeper when the pressure is high!

@super_ram It looks like Ryan will have to share Notts with Rob after all! Attending the game would be a remarkable gesture on their part, signifying their unswerving commitment to football and complete indifference towards any rivalry, as they relish the experience of owning Wrexham and simply savour the game. It will be interesting to see 'Welcome to Wrexham' if it features Notts in the playoff final.

I don't usually feel nervous, but I do, and I just want to take in the experience. I feel confident but as I have previously said, it always seemed destined for us to end up facing Chesterfield in the final. I think natural fans will say, it's only right for us and Chesterfield to be in the final. This is something I would have preferred not to happen, yet here we are, and I think the players need to avoid thinking about the occasion as such. They need to focus on the game as if it were normal, allow the preparation to be focused as if it was a normal league game. I hope Luke Williams addresses the defensive errors after reviewing the footage and implements training drills to minimise their occurrence in the playoff final. I anticipate Chesterfield will raise their game, and it's imperative that we thoroughly review our past encounters in order to fully grasp their tactics and anticipate their default strategies. It's important for every player to be mindful of their counterpart on the opposing team. Additionally, our defence needs to be fully aware of the primary threats and stay prepared to counter any momentum gained by the other team. Keeping the ball would be of a huge benefit, fans need to allow the players to have time to get comfortable with the pitch and their passing. We shouldn't urge them to rush, as this may lead to potential inaccuracies with our passing. Williams will be giving the players their instructions, so I have full confidence that we'll execute a game plan that enables us to move the ball fluidly, gain an early advantage, and set the tempo of the match. We will have chances, as Notts are a very good side, but we need to avoid giving the ball away cheaply or even underestimating Chesterfield. The Notts players will thrive on any potential slip or growth in their own confidence, allowing them to play and attack in a more determined way. I don't want us to rush, lose focus and end up making the game harder on ourselves. Midfield is key to retaining control of the game by moving the ball around well. All the players will have a key role in the game, however, we need to see players like Ruben Rodrigues at their best.