Chris

I was pleased to see we had won. Some will know it was my eldest daughters birthday, so I spent the day with my family and after going ice skating I noticed several happy Notts fans. This prompted me to check the score, however I instantly knew we had won because it's not every day you see so many smiling after a game at Meadow Lane. We must be okay now, surely?

I wonder how many would admit that he is playing better, it would be nice to see how different things could be if our form was more consistent. I like him but when he plays below the bar, he goes missing and it's hard to defend him against those that say he should be released. For me at this level he's good for backup and can play a role in the first team. Yet it's all down to how he applies himself.

We need to make our own fate, the outcome will all depend on if the players continue to apply themselves as to how Kevin Nolan is overseeing. This said, I think we are fine.

Focus on doing a good job at the back, we'll be okay. We conceded two poor goals against Doncaster, whereby defensive decisions wasn't the best and although we can argue the match officials didn't help - having seen the highlight those two goals would have annoyed me because it was poor. Yes, the first may have a foul on us but you can't expect to win games defending like that. Barnet should be a little more easier to control, they have a few good players I'd welcome here (not many). So for me the game will all be about creating chances and putting them a way. I'd give Jorge Grant the role to unpick Barnet, allow him to drive us forward and boss the midfield play. I think in the future he will make an ideal captain, so I am hopeful we can keep him but I don't think we should be scared if we play well. 2-0 Notts.

It's not Hewitt, it's his own defender DS. Elliot Hewitt leans forward whilst the defender behind him has his hands around his stomach/middle area, the keeper holds the defender. It's a crafty trick but I can see why poor officials could be fooled, this doesn't make it right but more blame should be placed on Doncaster's keeper and defender.

I'm not disheartened by the result, I don't think 3-1 reflects the work rate or performance of Notts. I didn't listen to the game, I was unfortunately busy but I did keep checking the score every so often. I was pleased when I saw Notts lead 1-0, but later I noticed it was 1-2 to them and then 1-3. I read a lot of outraged comments about our disallowed goal, not even seen the highlights yet but Alan Hardy has been quick to give his two pennies worth on the decision. From all of what I have read it sounds like the officials ruined the game but no point crying over spilled milk. Lets bounce back and focus on Sunday!

I hope he just focus on keeping us safe, I don't care provided we are a League Two team next season. If he does that, we'll get the points. PS. I also believe Hardy/Nolan will attract better players wanting to play with 'pride' than we have previously seen, recruiting will hopefully be spot on from here on.

It was well taken, but I still believe his penalty was one of the worst one's I've seen. Coming from his pedigree, he should have done better. I don't mind if its a great save, yet despite fans near to me suggesting this was the case - it really wasn't. Ameobi gave it a way from his position and very poor placement/power. He made up for it mind.

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You could tell Notts was nervous in the first half. Our attacks wasn't convincing, yet we played in a controlling way that allowed us to take the edge. There was a few moments that made me concerned, though we made up for them quite well. Adam Collin slipped as he kicked off, to which the ball landed straight to an Hartlepool player and we was in no man's land. This highlighted for me the lack of confidence throughout their players, as normally you'd expect someone to take a pop a goal. Perhaps it fell to the wrong player? Yet we can consider ourselves lucky. Likewise we did two very short back passes with Hartlepool players could have intercepted, allowing them to be clean through on goal. One Collin superbly gathered the ball, the other Bola kicked out. The goal for us made a massive difference, it allowed us to play with a bit of 'ease' in our passing and as a result we started playing with a more direct manner. We had two chances before the wonderful effort by Jorge Grant. So I would say we was comfortable, even after we conceded the own goal. I felt Haydn Hollis played very well and I wished some would try to give him credit when it is due, it may help the lad. Can we blame him for the goal? Of course we can't. You could argue Collin should have held the ball or thought twice about where he pushed the ball after saving, it's never wise to push it to into your own penalty box with heaps of players around. However, the ball came in fast and it was hard. I think we can be forgiving to everyone involved as it was nothing more than a fluke, despite the Hartlepool players reacting like they had just won the F.A Cup. Sorry lads, you simply wasn't good enough.

There was a few panic moments in both half's, yet I don't think we can really blame Hollis - it was a fluke goal and I never felt like they would score myself. Only way I saw them doing it is if we gifted it to them (which we did but it was an accident). The poor clearance by Adam Collin, the two short back passes to him (he made up for the few blips he had). Yet without the goal I think we would have struggled. We need to be practising taking penalties because if we had scored that, it would have released some of the pressure for sure. Also, I think the fans made a huge difference once they became vocal.

I think Notts deserved the win, first half just liked finishing - so it wasn't pretty at all. Second half the early goal changed things, I still haven't seen it but will click the play button above in a moment. Once we had scored, you could see the instant lift and we played with confidence. Jorge Grant's goal was pure class!

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If I recall correctly, when we last played Doncaster they wasn't performing all that well - whereas now they've completely turned things around. I do recall comments about us being able to win them, however I think Tuesday will be much harder than the last time round (as again, if I recall right we was looking quite comfortable then). I haven't seen how they play, so I can't really comment on that but I would imagine more pressure would be on them to win. Yes, I know this sounds odd because we are still floating in dangerous water but they could be overturned at the top - something that just adds to the occasion. I think we should set ourselves up similar to as we did against Plymouth.

I missed our first goal, I was chinwagging at half time. The game was quite lively in the first half, nothing special but I couldn't understand why flocks of people was leaving. No joke, there was many fleeing (who seemed quite unhappy). It wasn't that bad that it warranted that! Second half improved, obviously the early goal helped Notts but Jorge Grant's goal was pure class. His first touch to bring it down, his effort towards placing the ball and the shot itself. Can we sign him up yet? @jsrjay Sorry bud, though I'll kidnap him if I must. He's going to be wasted at Forest and he can do so much more with County!

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Thank you very much for this Collin and Hollis. It's sod law....

I am sure no fan needs reminding about just how far we have come, everyone seems to be pulling in the same direction and to be fair - the only negative currently under Hardy is the season ticket debate (which can be resolved with a little effort - and I mean this by the board and fans). Kevin Nolan has restored fans belief that we can win games, that we can survive - so I don't think Kevin Nolan really needs to highlight most of this. Just keep up with the hard work and it will pay off, I am sure.

Take a bow @ELL100T that is a brilliant reply. I just watched a video put out by Notts where Kevin Nolan spoke about the 12th man, it must make a massive difference to hear us and this will be a focus for me. Top of the Kop on queue, people in each middle flanks and those near me down front churning out NCFC chants after chant. The last 3 or so games at Meadow Lane has been impressive for this reason and I expect the Hartlepool fans to be in good spirit. I know full well that they enjoy coming to Meadow Lane, they're one of the friendlies bunch of fans that I have come across. Notts really need to silence them on the pitch mind, so if we can take a steady and careful approach - I am sure we can get a good result. I'd be quite happy to take a point (despite us needing more than that).