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It looked more like a deliberate trip to me, I suppose only the highlights will confirm it out not (either that or specsavers) -edit- Oooooooo, he did kick out. That certainly is a red! My view certainly didn't make it seem like he lost his temper originally but the highlights, well, erm, highlight it better.
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I wasn't impressed by Cambridge but they deserved the win, Notts just wasn't in the game - not even when we scored. Their first goal, disbelief. How could Loach make that mistake? Well, I think he's struggling with confidence. He looked nervous throughout and I thought he was quite poor today but so was a lot of the squad. Noble's sending off was daft, never a red but I fear its goodbye from him. The sad thing is we never seemed to know how best to play the ball, nor how to use it to create anything. Cooper's changes gave us something different but because everyone was underperforming - it made it harder for Sarpong and Gibson. I felt sorry for them in truth, to which I'm pleased now Mark Cooper didn't start them. Its not fair to them, it really isn't.
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I was surprised by how many fans wasn't bothered or felt he wasn't good enough, as prior to Ricardo he was a solid fan favourite and then boom he's gone. Jimmy's a good player, we never played to his strengths but when do we do this for a striker? The last one I recall who suited our play is Hughes, who knew exactly what those around him would do but Jimmy, Izale and others haven't had this. Today will be close in my opinion, we just need to take our time when chances present themselves and defend heroically. I'm not confident of the win, however much I hope it to be the case but a draw - that is something I do think is possible. I also do not blame Cooper, he's not got a player in the dressing room which he brought here and as I said when he came, it would be handy to have one or two. COYP!
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It's a shame it didn't work out under him, however we are here and you can't really look back. I'm sure the majority will appreciate he tried his best - the home record being the thing which ruined us but I have always said I believe he will be a good manager, so good luck to him at Cambridge.
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@DangerousSausage Don't tell me you've only just suddenly joined us? I hate to say it, but there's only three games left. You might as well see it out now.
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Anyone worth their salt in management starts early, it's the best way to recruit - as with out of contracted players, you can snap them up earlier. Hopefully Cooper is here to remain and will bring some excitement per the signings he may potentially attract to Notts. COYP!
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Hopefully Cooper does opt for some fresh faces/youths, yet we must be mindful that the timing isn't ideal but if it works it will surely be accredited to him as manager. If it fails or doesn't pay off, well so be it.
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He's given some indication during his interviews that we probably won't see a team consisting of youths/reserves. Most likely, we will see some regulars but with the key areas in which we need to improve on having those additions. The right side of defence is an area where we can afford to give a youngster a chance, centre of defence is a different thing but provided we perform better - there won't be any complaints who plays. MC's list should be quite clear, even by now who is up for fighting and who isn't. Regardless, it will be interesting to see the line-up!
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I like Cooper's honesty and approach, it's refreshing - I'm not sure all will like it but from the fans perspective it shows that we and the manager see things the same. I hope he does field some of the youngsters, yet we should be wary of rushing them but there's certainly little harm in giving them a run. Tell it like it is Mark! In the words of @magpiejue 'show 'em what your made of'. COYP
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It's difficult for Cooper, he's got to deal with the hand he's accepted and there's not much he can change. The squad could have worked, I feel it should have but for one reason or another it hasn't. Martin Allen is right about it, unlike some that have played us - he's commenting because of his 'pride' for our club. *Sigh...
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Tom Walters: Derby day defeat leaves Cooper with new questions and answers
Chris commented on Tom Walters's article in Features
Mark Cooper will certainly be scratching his head. His most recent comments regarding knowing what is the dressing room makes for interesting discussion, yet the players have the chance to settle under some one who has a good understanding of football - they should repay him and do what he instructs. I think if he is still here, he'll de-weed those who are letting Notts County FC down. Thankfully, he isn't blaming the wrong area. Good read Tom! Cheers -
Well the defence needs sorting, as does the midfield - we need them to mark properly. Will Cooper play the youths? I think he will throw a few into the mix. At this stage it doesn't really matter who plays, provided they give 100% and they do their duties on the field. I would like to see Gibson partner someone upfront, however I am unsure if it should between Stead or McLeod. I know fans are fearful Cambridge will get another impressive result as they did last night but Morecambe aren't exactly setting the world alight. Wasn't it Morecambe who bragged about being Real Madrid of the lower tier of English football after beating us? *Sigh....
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Match Report: Notts County throw away half-time lead as Barnet clinch victory
Chris commented on Joe Jones's article in Match Reports
The players just seem to lose it once the opposition team gets a taste for the game. I feel sorry for Loach because he sounded like he kept us in it in the first half, yet the defence failed to protect him in the second. Once they scored from the penalty, I had the feeling we would skin. It's not Cooper's fault though, the players should have the fight themselves to overcome the defeat - they are professional players. *Sigh -
Awful result, I'm shocked. They clearly don't have confidence or the desire to fight - we are lucky to be safe. Brilliant interview by Cooper though.
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There we go, the reason why we need two goals. Why do we always end up doing something daft like giving a way a penalty? It's been described as 'soft' and Mark Stallard says he doesn't know if it was or wasn't. There is one thing to be said, the hard work in the first half has been undone.
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Half Time Report: Jon Stead penalty gives Notts County the lead at Barnet
Chris commented on Joe Jones's article in Match Reports
Noble and McLeod sound to have had decent chances. Have to say, I'm pleased Izale won the penalty - when Colin said he went down, followed by 'quite rightly deserving of a penalty'. I did sigh a bit of relief, as we all know how easily he can go down. 1-0 up, it's good but we need another! -
I haven't listened to the whole of the first half, yet what I have done sounds more positive. A couple of moments whereby I felt like fans would say 'here we go' but Loach is doing okay. It's hard to tell how dangerous they look, as Colin doesn't exactly describe changes (not being picky Uncle Colin) but saying they breaking with pace, doesn't exactly provide me with a picture of the game. I think scoring another would be wise, as we know the longer we hang onto a 1-0 lead - perhaps the more prone we are in losing our focus. Going two up convincingly breeds confidence. But hey! We are winning. COYP
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I'm not sure, I think we would have heard something and for me - it may be a case of jumping the gun based on his comments but who knows. I feel like writing what I did after Portsmouth but @medievalmickey will probably reign on my parade. In all seriousness, Cooper does show that he doesn't like conceding silly goals and has shown it's been something he/the squad have worked on. Barnet a decent outfit in League Two, however even after Saturday I would hope to see no fear from the players. The hard part has been achieved, we just need to see it continue and I hope Mansfield was just a blip. Personally I think it will be 2-0 (or 2-1) but I am quite confident. Make some changes but don't gut the squad, it isn't required. Moniz didn't work through players mistakes, so there was no progression with the woeful defending and I'm not even going to mention Fullarton. Let's just go and do ourselves proud.
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Preview: Barnet vs Notts County, Tuesday 19 April 2016
Chris commented on Joe Jones's article in Match Previews
Time to see if the players will bounce back and put in a good shift against Barnet. I said it before, I suspect Cooper won't want to see another heavy defeat, so I think players will be switched on more. After all the hype of Mansfield, with so much optimism - we could do with a good result. That said, not long to go now. Thank god. -
As I said when he came in, I can't really judge him until next season but he's already impressed me - along with a number of Notts fans.
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Right thing to do, after the performance yesterday - the players need to work hard on making sure we don't lose by more than 2 goals. Hopefully they will realise the disappointment by what was a very loyal following yesterday.
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Painful and when the trouble kicked off, @magpiejue was caught in the middle of it - her mother is injured (elderly lady). I expected trouble but not from our own, it's just frustrating and wrong on so many levels. At this stage I'm not bothered it's 4-0 to Mansfield (fair play to them). But I'm concerned for any fans caught up in the stupidity.
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Half Time Report: Mansfield Town in the lead over increasingly dangerous Notts County
Chris commented on Joe Jones's article in Match Reports
Expected better myself but a goal can change that, Notts must add pressure onto the Stags but it goes to show what early goes can do. -
Stat Attack: Mansfield Town vs. Notts County, Saturday 16 April 2016
Chris commented on Joe Jones's article in Match Previews
I have a very good feeling about the game tomorrow, which it has come at the right time - Mark Coopers progressing with the squad and things are on the up. All we have to do is keep focused and make 'em pay! COYP -
I hope it's not Arsenal v Spurs (2-2) or most recently Sunderland v Newcastle (1-1). Both of which had bad moments, although Notts playing in style like Arsenal did or Spurs wouldn't be missed. Just avoid fights and cards!
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