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Welcome, @HarryNCFC0. I hope you’ll join in with us from time to time.

I agree that Matt Palmer is a cut above the rest and his quality hasn’t been matched by anyone in the National League. I think he’ll continue his form into League Two, where he’ll be a vital asset for the club. No one makes retaining the ball or passing it look as easy as he does.

Although I am not religious, like other Notts fans, I will be praying more come Sunday. The 12:30 kick-off on a Sunday is unusual and I hope it doesn’t distract the players. I am sure they will be fine, but this isn’t just a training game - it could add to an already great season and make it even better! I predict a 2-0 win, but it won’t be plain sailing at all.

Notts is a football team that has shown better performance when they play in a straightforward and aggressive style that allows them to identify the vulnerabilities of the opposing team. It would be advantageous if they occasionally take long-range shots at the goal while avoiding excessive passing or trying to penetrate the opponent's defence too much. Notts has demonstrated that they can excel when they press for a chance, but if the opposing team decides to park the bus and defend the goal area with several players, it may be easier to attempt a shot from outside the box.

2-2 will be the score I feel, with a replay being forced to play out at Meadow Lane. I think Notts will start off strong, then get pegged back to level terms, only to take the lead again but to lose it near the final minutes of the game.

It sounds promising regarding Cal Roberts. ????

Good to have Joel Taylor signed up.

I feel a settled squad would be best, but I do feel the one swap suggested by @Feral Fox is spot on. Notts needs to be better defensively.

Quite uneventful so far, but I think Kyle Wootton should have just scored.

I do question why the airports remain open myself, they should be closed. I think part of the issue is nobody in the UK political scene has the balls to make such a big decision, it's almost like Boris Johnson wants it to be the last option and making the country force his hands further. Everything that could possible be done to fight this needs to happen quicker.

Notts made it easy for Hartlepool, who did play better for the most part but I think it would have been different if more players had turned up properly.

Take the point but Notts needs to stop wasting attacks focusing on Cal Roberts and Enzio Boldewijn. Cal Roberts played magnificently well. But Notts looked better when Jim O'Brien was sliding those through balls in to feed Kristian Dennis or Kyle Wootton in the first half, it became all lump it to the wing and pass it back.

Those that step up need to show why they deserve to start, the squad has depth and its time we used it. Notts have had large squads for years now, some there's got to be players to cover the injuries. Hopefully, someone can grab an early goal to take much of the nerves off the game.

I just hope Notts gives a performance that shows securing a playoff place is possible.

Winning mentality would help the club to thrive further, fans will also be more up for games and that positive effect can be an influence around the ground. I will say 1-0 Notts. Kristian Dennis to score the only goal.

I think the momentum from doing well would naturally lift the club, it would ease the pressure on Neal Ardley and put Notts in a good position. Bromley are unknown to me, Notts just needs to respect them. Go for a win and see what happens, I just want to them work hard.

Great write up, I have to agree with it. Neal Ardley needs more time. If people can discuss things maturely, you have to respect their opinion but there are a lot of idiots out there who claim to be Notts fans.

It's been ages since I have seen Notts take on Wrexham. They've sold their allocation which is great, both teams should be fully up for the game. I hope they don't out sing us at Meadow Lane.

Come back with three points, we need a win and the games MASSIVE.

Well done to the winners, lets see your prizes when they arrive.

Notts needs a stronger second half, so far it's a worthy lead for Grimsby. 2-0 down.

Mansfield wanted it more, it's that simple and once they scored Notts never tried to get back on level terms. After that it dropped off.

It would be interesting to see if Notts can keep the ball on the ground in the next league game, Harry Kewell's tactics was worse than Kevin Nolan's.

Why are Bury called the Shakers?J T Ingham - Created 'The Shakers' It's the most asked question that the club receives, from young to old, they all want to know exactly why are Bury Football Club called 'the Shakers?' So here it is, the definitive answer "It was the 1892 Lancashire Cup Final on 23 April that the clubs nickname of 'The Shakers' first came into being. Mr. J T Ingham was Chairman cum team manager at the time and it is this gentleman who is alleged to have been questioned about his team's ability to beat the supposedly stronger opponents that day. It has been recorded down the years since that Mr. Ingham retorted as follows:- 'We shall shake 'em, in fact, we are the Shakers' And that was seized upon by the press of the day and since then, the club have been known as 'The Shakers.' Some reports suggest that Mr. Ingham may have actually uttered the phrase at the semi-final game against Everton, but what is certain, is that Bury Football Club's nickname came into existence during the famous Lancashire Senior Cup success of 1892." So if somebosdy asks, now you know..... https://www.buryfc.co.uk/history2/why-shakers/

Outstanding performance by Notts, it was go from the kick off and I was impressed by how solid the team looked across the field. There was only a few scares from Crawley, I think they could have had several shots at an empty goal and still missed. Thankfully Notts are now playing like a team!