Chris

I'm guilty of having lived in the clouds for too long, mostly because of PON and my other online interests. It doesn't compare to real world interactions, as I learned this from having walks with my brother on a weekend. Even though I wished it was more often, I would randomly call at my parents. Provided you don't live every moment online, it doesn't affect your personal life, relationships, eating habits or health. I don't see any fault with how many people seem to be glued to their screens. It's something I don't really reflect much on, but I do wish from time to time, that people wouldn't go down bus stairs glued to their devices, cross roads/streets with their mobiles almost touching their noses and walk around like it's the only thing happening.

Does the commentator say "by this sensational fan, from the north-east." Their defending re-minds me of ours when we got relegated, our goals were well worked but if they had tried to defend - all would've been easily prevented. Whilst the move for the first goal and the pass to score, it was a very basic finish. Second goal, I think Langstaff was crossing the ball to the far post. His first, very easily header, none of their players bothered. Langstaff's second, Palmer does a decent ball which cuts in, and the finish is very clinical but so many Scunthorpe defenders could've made it harder. Despite all of what I have said here. Notts would've scored on way or another, it doesn't take anything away from our performance, but it does highlight how easily they made it for us.

It's always meant the world to me, coming from a position where I knew nobody and going reminded me of the times I spent with my grandfather. To the days, I spent with my children and eventually moved into the KOP, where people actually would talk and be polite. The area we settled in, the regulars have only ever been kind to me. I mean, I do like to be in my own world, but it's nice seeing so many faces and from that small pool - I have grown quite a lot within the KOP and other stands. Supporting a club like Notts, it should always be a social thing where you try your hardest to be civil and friendly. Most people will go to a game, and come back having spoken to 5-30 different fans even if they're not on a first name basis. You know their faces, you remember seeing them at previous games.

It is over, but we're still battling and that's certainly something to be proud of. If by some chance Wrexham drops a point, and we keep winning, including against them, and somehow manage to go level on points or one point better off - it will be a miracle. Notts never has this sort of lady luck, we are the team that goes down on goal difference, or a few points off. We miss the playoffs for the same reason; very rarely do we ever get a break even when it is fully deserved. Some fans have told me we had this luck in 2009, when we won the title in League Two. Steve Cotterill didn't pull off a miracle; he just gave structure and organisation to an already talented squad. A squad that underperformed due to the amount of managers we had, when simply Charlie McParland should've been left in charge. There was never any doubt that season that one team would be running away with the league, both Bournemouth and Rochdale gave strong competition. Morecambe and Rotherham United also fell wayward but had good seasons. The sheer amount of reinforcements that Wrexham have brought in, is partly to prepare for next season but also to make them stronger against us. It's going to be tough, but unless something dramatically changes, us winning the league is over. We've had a good attempt, a great season and the club has forged a strong advantage with the playoffs in order to return to the Football League.

I think we all gave Scunthorpe United too much credit; they were woeful. I mean, they never trouble Slocombe bar the dangerous high foot that injured him. They most certainly never caused any sort of problem for Mair, which is either a sign of how well we played or, how dire and woeful Scunthorpe were. They looked empty, even Shields, who I like from his time here, looked like a shadow of himself. Although, unlike others, he actually tried a lot more and did put in effort. From the Notts perspective, it was just very routine and straight forward. There wasn't much of an issue for our defence, no real threat and everything was like a stroll on a Sunday morning. Ironically, they defended quite well at times but having 11 players try to stop a side that's already 2-0 up isn't going to end any better. We could've easily won 5-0, if not more. To say, we were concerned about the level of fitness and who would be available - it shows that we really hadn't worried. I am hearing that their fans started ripping seats out of the Jimmy Sirrel stand, not the behaviour you would expect. It's quite disrespectful, if they want to take their anger out of someone, they should look at their club first. My man of the match would've been Rodrigues. I said this before half-time to @callum2569. He played very well, communicating with the players and trying to lift them - whilst he actually passed the ball in positions where he perhaps should've shot himself. It was just a superb performance. Langstaff did brilliantly, as did Jim O'Brien. Those three were head and shoulders above the rest of the squad for me, however it was a brilliant team performance and nobody rested or had a day off.

We can't expect Scunthorpe United to lay over for us, I simply don't believe that will happen. Scoring an early goal would be something I feel would lift Notts, provided we didn't sit back and try to absorb the game. We tend to invite teams back into the game when we do this, Notts just needs to approach the game with the mindset that if we create chances - someone will put them away. It's going to be interesting to see who plays in goal, could Brooks do what Carroll did a few years back? I think they'll try to make it difficult and despite their troubles, they will keep Notts on their toes.

Fleetwood Town 0-1 Lincoln City Peterborough United 1-2 Derby County Grimsby Town 1-0 Walsall Mansfield Town 0-0 Sutton United Stevenage 0-2 Salford City (Joker) Altrincham 0-3 Southend United Boreham Wood 1-2 Eastleigh Wealdstone 0-0 Barnet

Positives: Great build-up play for our goal, the finish wasn't that special but very well-timed considering the amount of time Langstaff had to place the ball. Thankfully, their keeper and defender who actually marked Langstaff messed up. If that was against Notts, I would've said they needed to mark tighter and be aware of the central threat. Negatives: We still can't defend set pieces, nor do we protect the goal when overloaded. Teams who do their homework properly will see this, hopefully Luke Williams will focus on it a bit in training. Attacking and scoring goals can only do so much, I am not wanting to sound like I am overacting because the facts are we have won games by controlling them. The games we've dropped points in, are a lot like this, and it's not so bad. Yet if we're preparing for a successful playoff, resulting in promotion, it needs work.

Thanks for sharing @Fozzy. Haha... I saw Basford, instead of Boston. Liam's post reinforced that, look at us @liampie. I suppose it makes a bit more sense, does anyone know how he was doing at Boston? I have nightmares about coming back from Skegness, hearing some Boston fans bad-mouthing non-league football and getting into an argument with fans of the team they played that night. I think they were Hereford fans. Both groups are being threatening towards each other, moaning about whose team was the worst. Acting all hard but having the intimidation skills of a butterfly. If he had those types of fans to deal with, god help the poor lad.

Notts just needs a touch of magic, but going off the radio it sounds like Barnet are pushing a little closer than we are. 1-1 currently, Wrexham's winning 2-1. It's not a nail in the coffin, but it will make it harder to challenge, unless one of our players can produce a touch of brilliance. I feel a bit mixed, but no so much confident. I know we tend to grab some late goals, but it just feels like Barnet will see this out or claim victory. I just have this feeling!

He did look a very good youngster when he played pre-season, nice skill and plenty of pace. It's good the clubs found a club higher up to take him in, I just hope they play him as often as Basford would. As @liampie, Basford United are a very good club and somewhere most youngsters can settle in well.

There's some good coverage out there, but it's not given the time that League One or Two get, let alone higher up. I think in the UK even overseas leagues get more attention but I do think it will start to change. The level is becoming very good, once Wrexham and ourselves are back in the Football League, it should make it fairer for other clubs. The BBC, Sky Sports and other outlets would probably be itchy to get a piece of it. Liam makes a fair point about the Munto Finance season, many clubs absolutely hated Notts. Many of the signings Notts made that season were free agents though, so I don't think Wrexham fans can truly compare us to them. The only thing that comes close is the £1million pound fee we agreed with Man City for Kasper Schmeichel which they never got and ultimately wavered in the end. They've been spending silly money on wages and transfer fees, which the FFP may come back to cause them trouble. Thankfully, we didn't have that trouble, but there are similarities for sure. Tomorrow, for both teams, is a vital part of each of our seasons. I really hope Bromley can prove themselves, everyone loves an underdog and them doing well would be worth the headlines.

I once told by Joe Jones that I should never admit I'm wrong. However, I thought we should've got rid of Adam Chicksen simply because I knew he was much better than what we had seen but even now, I don't think I thought he could be as good as he is this season. How wrong were most of us that thought he should be let go? Now, I am wanting and hoping he'll sign a new two-year-deal, but I think it's going to be unfortunate that we may just have to see if we gain promotion. Adam, I could never have been more wrong. I have seen how you are off the pitch, you are humble and on the pitch it's been fantastic to see you wear the black & white shirt. Please stay, please stay, please stay.

I said after our relegation that we should start picking up the better players from our rivals and those who have played against us. If the club requires a bit of cash, they may just sign them if their players are not good enough for that level. Yet, I never thought we would be picking them up like this and, all in season, whereby Notts are in for a title race. A few seconds before posting this, I checked to see if @Piethagoram had called it but it seems this one fell under his radar. It seems a good signing on paper, as some of us have been saying a forward would be useful. We could do with a solid defender if we can bring one in from a club at our level or below, I doubt ant free agents would be worth it at this stage and loans might just be youths.

It's becoming a pure art as to how we score goals and break teams down, I wished we could be a little more consistant in the first half and not just when we attack the KOP. Yet, yesterdays game was a mixture of emotions that ended with an amazing comeback.

He's been incredible this season, even towards the end of last year I thought he had earned his place in the squad. It seems something has clicked and, it's gone from there. Under Luke Williams, he has done far more than before. I thought he was better going forward and not as effective defensively, but it's more all round this campaign. I am hoping he stays on with us, he's a great asset and player for us.

I thought I would add my prediction for tonight, I actually feel like Notts will score early. With Eastleigh level before the end of the first half, they will probably try to boss us off the ball, but we should be able to find a way to score. I'm going for 2-1, with Ruben opening the score, then later on Chicksen adding a second to win the game. I'll probably be far off, but I don't think we'll run away with it. He might get a start to save someone else for the weekend's game against Barnet.

Football is never as simple as saying Notts will win every game to keep up with Wrexham or, that Wrexham will coast all of their remaining games. It simply isn't like that, whilst it does seem more likely that Wrexham will go on to win the league. It doesn't mean both teams won't gain or lose points, giving the title race further twists and turns. Unfortunately, we had the cards in our hands prior to the defeat against Dagenham & Redbridge, but we fell short. I'm not sure many thought the Daggers would win and, I know the match officials helped with that, but it can be used to highlight my point. If Notts win Eastleigh tonight, I do actually think it would put some pressure back onto Wrexham. I would hope at some point, sooner rather than later - some of their oppositions will cause an upset and defeat them. Those would be well worth the headlines, but I think certain media has their minds set towards Hollywood. Aka, TNT Sports. I mean, BT Sports for now.

Keep me posted if anything else occurs; I'm glad it seems to be resolved now.

I ran an upgrade a couple of days ago, there are two patches I need to apply but support has told me they're investigating the issue. If it stops happening, can you tell me @4everapie? If not, I will keep pushing for a fix.

I remember the time we played Eastleigh in the National League, they made it extremely difficult but Notts didn't really ask many questions. I don't think that opener was one of our best starts and I remember leaving feeling like Notts had to wake up to the type of position. Ironically, I think it's generally the type of team we struggle against. They're quite a tall and physical squad, so we will need to match their intensity. Backing off them will just allow Eastleigh more time to frustrate us. I think we have a good enough squad that will know the warning signs, I just hope they don't clatter some of our defenders. I will say, I think Brooks needs to be protected from the start, as well as Notts did after Dorking's opener. Brooks didn't seem happy with himself, but there were zero things he could've done. Conceding is a huge thing for a young keeper, especially in terms of confidence.

I'll say it, we had a bit of luck with the deflection for the first goal. It shows Langstaff is always thinking about scoring! The quality was impressive, not just with the passing but the movement and efforts we had on goal.

I actually like Geraldo Bajrami as a centre back or, as a DM. We could probably make do with him, unless Kyle Cameron is out for a while and at this stage in the season I think we can honestly make do. I would welcome another striker to come in, but it would make more sense to look at loan options unless we can bring in someone of more long term quality.

It makes a lot of sense, he's not being played and rather than collect the wages he wants to play. Fair play to him! I know some will say, he should stay and fight for his place, but Joel Taylor wouldn't get a game unless Adam Chicksen becomes injured.We can cover Taylor's departure and, hopefully we can bring in someone for next season that can play elsewhere, not just on the left of defence.

-Note to self- Spend time doing the homework required to get a good amount of points. Keep going everyone! Thanks @DangerousSausage