Chris

It was a solid result in terms of Notts digging deep and doing what must in order to keep them at bay. First half, I felt they were very poor. A livelier Notts could have finished the game here, if best chances had been created, but as a whole I thought it was good enough. Some fans suggested to me, that in their opinion, it stunk, yet winning football games is the only thing I feel that matters - then you can win them well with confidence high. A real highlight was the slick movement and passing of Kyle Wootton to create chances for Wes Thomas to get in behind the last defender. This was smart football, and whilst I think Wootton should attempt to narrow down some of the gap by pressuring defenders - I do see why Neal Ardley wanted him. This type of neat play can see a partnership form, I think all three of the strikers in Thomas, Nathan Tyson and Kristian Dennis can benefit from this. Honestly, all it takes is a bit more movement - this type of quick thinking is hard to master and Wootton shows us right now he's got it. The final 45 minutes, well Notts just did what they needed to. It wasn't pretty, nor the best football and for the most part AFC Flyde had us under the cosh. They never seemed likely to score, Sam Slocombe did make some wonderful saves, but that's the confidence in which he gives. It was a decent game, which shows how the job can be finished if we take the chances created and limit the opposition at the back. Final thoughts, how comedic was the referee who became injured falling over. I think the only reason he went off was due to his pride being hurt, you think footballers play act about injuries - well this ref seems to have written the text book.

Decent team highlighted by their achievements last season, it's a shame they missed out on promotion but it will be a good idea what we have as a squad. If we perform well, getting a good result in the process it could change the season. Back-to-back wins would be good. It could start a run but defensively, we have to be spot on and respect them as a team, COYP!

Yesterday was a brilliant result for Notts. Sam Osborne has done well when he comes in, I think he gives us that natural wide man approach to the game and since he's young - his hunger clearly is his self-motivation on the football pitch. I do feel he's sending a strong message out to the doubters and Neal Ardley! It seems this season when people really doubt what this squad can do, they naturally lift themselves. I wouldn't take anything away from Boreham Wood, it seems Notts just controlled the game and despite their late goal - it seemed likely the 3 points were in the bag. I think it gives us some positive motivation leading into Saturday's game.

There's got to me much more focus and effort on working hard tonight, Neal Ardley has to ensure nobody switches off or drops below an expected performance level. It should be a better game for us, they're a decent side but the type Notts should do well against. If the momentum of this past Saturday isn't addressed, there could be an issue leading into the weekends fixture. We can't afford any more injuries, yes, we have covered but Ardley doesn't seem to know how to play certain players. We have to be expecting more from the creative players such as Enzio Boldewijn, Regan Booty etc.

My main objective is the fact we have sacked so many managers already, it would leave someone else with the same task as Neal Ardley but perhaps in a better state all round. Still, you get players who won't settle down or they dislike the changes someone else does. Exactly what Harry Kewell had and would complain about. The standard of football has generally been better, though it annoys me how defensive minded Ardley is - especially against teams like Sutton who looked beatable until the one change was made. That said, we have to stuck with Neal and hope he can fix things, or at least put in foundations for future success. Now isn't the time, thankfully some of this has died off with wins being picked up.

I think the confidence is high at the moment, I don't think the loss of Sam Graham will be something that would affect the club - Neal Ardley just needs to choose wisely whom he brings into the squad. The right player will see this as an opportunity to start regularly and this could be a lift for us. Bromley seems to be a good squad, more organised and team focused. There are a few quality players, but nothing that should concern Notts if we go into the game prepared, I think our quality should shine in a game like this. Do I think they can be written off? Of course not. There's a chance Notts could mess up, they could lift their game but I think Notts will do well.