Chris

Very enjoyable game, even with the weird antics by the ref. I've just listened to Cotterills post match interview, he didn't think there was anything wrong with their challenges which injured two of our players. I can't say, though I noticed enough to say they're a dirty side. Glad we got the point! Shame we couldn't steal all 3 with Big Enoch!

Christmas (sorry Tony) is looking better for us, two back to back wins and a chance for the home calling of Meadow Lane to inspire us to make further ground on the 21st. Can we make it 3 in 3? I hope so, Bristol City will be wanting to dig out themselves but it's for Notts to focus on the positives and start achieving what some thought might not happen. Derry's doing well, we just need to take the game and control it. Thanks for this write up buddy!

What an amazing day! I'm glad I went and had the opportunity to go. We didn't play like a side struggling, I felt they looked very weak and almost pathetic at times. After we scored the first two, their defence just gave up and didn't aim to compete - oddly their attacking play could have gotten into the game. Regardless, a deserved and important win - 3 points and a clean sheet. Well Done Notts! Good Match Report

I nearly joked about Ram and Lamb myself.

I hope all three players find themselves with the opportunity of game time, as I do with our actual younger players. Hopefully Notts will consider loaning out (or at least trying) some of the players who are so deserving in gaining experience. Charlton have had the right idea by making sure these youngsters don't bench sit, so hopefully we can. Welcome to Notts County Callum, Morgan and Bradley. You Pies!

I think even with the absent players, we still have a fairly strong side. The defense will be a concern with Sheehan being doubtful and Dumbuya, though it's the perfect opportunity for some of our fringe players such as Manny Smith. Holt (youngster) will likely play left back, Leacock and Smith pairing in the centre and Liddle most likely on the right. Good game for Holt, he made me very nervous at Coventry but the pressure is something he will get used to. Hopefully Derry will choose a standard formation - I honestly feel it's a game we can win and should. I rate Hartlepool, though it's one of them we cannot afford to under-perform in.

The New Manager.... Back when CK was sacked, I didn't really much thoughts on who would replace him. I only had a shortlist of who I would hate to see in the hot seat here at Meadow Lane. Openly, I would hate to see Paolo Di Canio and he was my only real fear. I know of friends who would hate 'Steve Evans' but at least he commits to doing his home work and as a manager he really hasn't done all that bad, it's just a shame about the type of person he is. Now we've seen the likes of Shaun Derry, Brian Kerr and Dean Saunders. Are these really the types of managers we can hope to expect managing the team so many fans truly care about? It's a shame really, it's a succession of bad managers and limited ambition (on whoevers part) for the reason of why we have such a lack of uninspiring candidates. I've actually grown tired of the blame game, I don't care and the type of person I am - I want to see us all move on and accept this, the only real way in doing so in my opinion is to make sure the right person comes in. It could very well be one of the 3 names mentioned above..... Notts County..... Big club, small club or even family club. We have an image, it's not being desperate or the fact we tend to find ourselves far to often in these situations but it's the fact that WE ARE BATTLERS. Perhaps the existing squad don't realize this, along with the tradition and history which comes for playing for the magpies but they have to care. I don't suggest that they enjoy losing, certainly I have the belief that they're good enough. If we go down, I will be there and along with many others. The people who suffer really for supporting Notts, as a club which reflections on the missing fans - The current fan base which I have come to know seem to greatly care and there's a good sense of family/good spirit among them. This suggests as a fan base we are perhaps braver than the actual players, who by the way will most likely leave us after relegating us to the basement division. It will be interesting to see what loyalty these players have! Coventry..... We matched them - I can't refer to Walsall because they looked sharp in the first half and I can't say Carlisle because we were considerably better than them. Coventry looked destined to play out a mediocre game, one which Notts should have taken it to the next level - especially if they had a little of self belief and pride. Can we really be upset about losing to them? No, though it's the fashion we did. It wasn't acceptable and apologizing is not the right thing to do, pretty weak and naive. My Personal Part.... Yesterday I actually enjoyed, I don't see results as being the only important thing. I can take winning, losing and drawing but for me it's about how we do it. The game was horrible, very depressing and I'd rather not try to remember any more about that. Jake was very excited, he likes the group we go with and there's several members (like me) that can make your day just by seeing. One of which did something very nice for Jake and he hasn't stopped talking about it, I really don't mind because I love to see him being confident. It was weird visiting a team playing away from home, although I wasn't impressed by Coventry fans. They seemed very deluded and in their position I wouldn't be making a joke. At half time they gave away free pizza! It was very funny, my honest thoughts was it was a poor joke. It seemed very Americanized, whip the crowd into a frenzy and finish off by throwing football away. Pretty pathetic but I've seen other odd things, so you shouldn't really be surprised. My final thoughts, I'd hate to see people as numbers or making up for a lack. I have to say I feel a little disappointed, especially since I have to make some big decisions but I have to add that the whole day wasn't a disappointment, just watching Notts and going back home.

'The sooner the 'RIGHT' manager is installed the better'. You can't go fixing things by applying just glue, you need something to bond and secure the weaknesses. Horrible game to watch, very soulless and withdrawn.

The sad thing is - I felt JCR should have come at half time and then followed by Haber in around 60th minute mark. I believe if the changes was made whilst we had control and looked threatening, we would have gone on to win the game. This then would have perhaps made it harder for the board to sack CK, which sadly I think it was time to do regardless. Wasn't that down-heartened by the loss, I feel we can climb with a man manager in charge.

It's a shame we don't learn to be reliable at the back - I don't blame Liddle for slipping, though I am sure he will get some stick for that. I think the fact we can't start there, it's just concerning and I've said for awhile there's no point scoring if we're going to concede. More work is required with regards to the defense! Such an important game lost, we now have two home games to attempt to put things right but these will not be easy. Relegation zone is very important to avoid, yet we are firmly in it at the moment. Leaves questions for CK!

I felt quite encouraged by the radio early, that is until they scored but I still felt we could get into the game. I don't see the point in playing well going forward but leaving ourselves open at the back, the defense is pretty good on paper but perhaps training needs to reflect on the types of set pieces we face against us? Not all that much of a surprise, Swindon are a good time but we could have done better. This is the frustrating thing for me, however win, draw or lose. Notts County all the way!

I'm going to push Granny down one time, especially when my knee's a little better (quite intense when I do). I probably shouldn't on holiday but Super needed breaks and well I never really listen to what I am told. Super will come down sometime most likely also.

Brilliant read Weymouth! I've stuck it up on my room in hope more will read it. Sorry about not commenting sooner, I have really been busy. It sounds like you had a cracking day, impressive blog! I love the pictures and it brings something different to the read. Especially the top! Great work mate

I haven't edited the league table - I'm going to do it later, as I would if we didn't win. I hope I don't have to edit us back into the position it currently shows, I very much hope we can move forward. I think CK's doing okay, he needs to keep it up. 4-5 more games of this quality, not meaning wins but good performances and I would be happy to see him remain in charge. The game was great, very important with all the fans who shown up. Fingers crossed will come back, the football can continue and it's important to Meadow Lane like we did yesterday. Brilliant result!!

Anyone who knows me, will know how much my family mean to me. I am a very proud father! So when Notts announced that they would be doing an offer for the Crewe game, I set many hopes on making this our first game together as a complete family. Myself and Jake have season tickets – I thought it would be a good way to bond with him further and on occasions we manage to encourage Ellie into joining us. Yet Kate isn't really all that into football, she's not big on noises and it's a little demanding taking 3 little one's to a football game when you don't drive but it's fun. Jake and Ellie, I feel was more excited then me. They love Notts, I can't say I was so passionate at their age but I think they see how much it means to me, so equally it means a lot to them. I wanted to get down early today, I think we left not long after 12pm. We had arranged to meet up with Uncle William, this was his actual first game of the current season and I am keen to see more from him! We caught the bus into town and made our way to Meadow Lane. Once at Notts, I was actually surprised by how slow it was. I'm not sure of the time but it was well after 1pm, I have seen it busier and I did feel a little nervous about the attendance. This said, not long after arriving. Les Bradd past me, walking along side several suited men and talking about expecting a good crowd. I heard him say - “We will get over 6k today, I expect a very good attendance” I felt a little reassured by that. We got the tickets we required, then went into the Meadow Lane Sports Bar. Jake noticed someone who means a lot to him, a very kind fan who we both respect. He was pretty nervous, I had to encourage him to say hello. He was a little disappointed that he didn't see anyone else he knew, though it's a change because this time last year I would not have stepped into the Meadow Lane Sports Bar, yet alone actively see if anyone was in there. I'd be surprised if I managed to get a drink with Kate to be honest, we are both too shy for our own good. After a drink, a little bit of fan and of course myself taking pictures. We headed for a brief walk around the ground, then went to take our seats. A little bemused by a Steward who let my Wife through the gates with the children (without seeing our tickets). I actually asked if he wanted to see them, as I was concerned by this but he insisted that I just went through the other gates. I have to be honest here, I think he should have looked! Now onto Notts! Young Speiss came out, he's looking more like a keeper. I don't doubt his ability but he looks very young and slim, which he starting to look more round and built up. It's good to see, as I hope he becomes number one for us some day. I liked how Notts trained in front of the KOP, not at the side of the Pavis Stand. I felt this was a good way to get the fans in spirit, I have to say I wished the Pavis would sing more. We looked very calm, collected and exactly how a team should appear. When the game started, I felt Crewe broke off nicely and came at us. It looked a little nerving at the start, although when we found our passing you could tell the training ground's been a key area. Bright football, although early on I noticed the ball creep back to Bart a little more than I would like but after all they're the pro's.. After our first goal, I felt a great sense of pride and that hope which comes from wanting to see us do well re-lit. I have to be honest, despite the Tranmere and the accepted Carlisle performance. I have been a little down and I am unsure about CK now, although if we can put a few more performances like this in. I will openly admit I should have backed him, though I don't think anyone can be faulted really – Sitting bottom of the league, looking unimpressive as we did. It's enough for fans to become concerned and I don't think it means “negative” in the destructive sense. I believe in character building and any manager would ultimately want to change the opinion of the fans and so I feel CK wouldn't see it as personal, after all it's not about disliking him but wanting the best for the club we support. After the second goal, I felt we was in a great position. At half time, I felt we needed to continue and just break up play. Crewe came back out looking sharper, they tried to cause us problems and I did think they might perhaps get back into the game. This was until we scored the third, then it became a bit of an exhibition. They came at us, though without much ambition and they reminded me of us after drawing to Walsall and dare I say it, the result which followed after that game. Grealish, although not quite a Tranmere performance. He did very well, I think we'll see him shine or McGregor, I think it's unlikely to see both have such an amazing game but I certainly hope I am wrong. Fotheringham deserves credit, he broke play and directed it. Boucaud, he's not been away from the team? At least his performances give the confidence that he's been a first team starter for sometime. Haber – Despite me thinking he's got the ability of a stranded defender. He tries, I like that and he's the hampering striker we require at times. I didn't see his header, although his goal at Tranmere is where I get the vision of a defender from. Leacock seems a little different, I have to say I think Liddle is playing more like a leader. At least when it comes to winning play, some of Deano's passing could have seen us punished on another day but it didn't today, so it's not really a problem. Yet I sincerely hope the players realizes how much support they have, it's not always in the bigger forms. I am someone who seems something in a little, rather than a lot. Obviously it's great seeing the fans as they was today but on the cold dark days, when the football isn't as inspiring. There's a portion of great fans, who care deeply about Notts County. I think they should take faith from that a little more, especially those who travel to away games. It's honestly like a family

I think it would be a sad day when Colin Slater retires, for the mistakes he makes - He doesn't half make up for them with his knowledge of Notts and the fact he's a walking County encyclopedia. I can certainly understand how some have tired to him, although just with everything i life some do not. I think it's down to him really. There's hard working pros with enough skill - I wonder sometimes why it's so hard to mix a squad with different types of talent. We could also do with our own training ground, something we can do up and have full control over but I'd prefer money right now to be spent on the squad and I can't really pretend to understand the ins and outs of a football club. Finance is something Mr Trew knows best, so I am sure he will be looking into numbers. Cheers for the blog Scott

Firstly I think this is a fantastic blog! Really enjoyed reading it mate. I think in recent years we've gotten too used to seeing changes, managerial situation and the squad being gutted. We've lost our identity on the field, it's only since last year really some of the players would have gotten used to the current squad but for me we still see far to many changes. It's exciting to see who we've signed or even might do, though holding onto Bart, Liddle, Leacock, Haynes, Enoch and even Arquin is fairly important for me. I met Steve Cherry at school, I also met Darren Ward and another player I think was a fringe (young lad) but I was still really happy. I can remember my forest fans taking the p out of me because Notts came in but by time they left, they had a little respect for us. Forest get their reserves and youth team to do it, I think it would certainly help if we sent our first team when we can into schools. #NottsFamily

Jesus... You always told me Derby was your local league team!! Mansfield... MANSFIELD!! No wonder you kept this quiet you glory hunter Ps. Yet Derby wasn't a big side when you started supporting them