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It sounds as if IB is a more thoughtful manager when it comes to the recruitment side, Notts could probably throw a dozen or so players at him and he appears to want to reflect on each. It doesn't sound like a bad thing to me.

Now a box to box midfielder that has the ability to break quickly and create those much needed chances!

It shouldn't have started if they want to scrap it now, carry on but keep safe. Take a break if needed or dock teams points who fall down with it. Maybe they would take it more serious?

The performance might not have been the best, poor game all round but the points are important. People say they want Notts to be able to win ugly, well they have. This season will be largely hit and miss in my opinion, but its important that good results start to come. Winning, playing regularly [without breaks/gaps] will only be a blessing. The fixtures are going to come much faster now, so this helps to lift the club. Very happy with the win. Disappointed that we are still sluggish in our play but hopeful.

It quickly went downhill. It's a disappointing loss for the main reason that Notts attacked better than them, we just made a pigs meal of every slight attack that they had. No real danger otherwise!

If Cal Roberts and Enzio Boldewijn are on fire, they should free up the middle and cause nothing but nightmares. I have faith in the squad being good enough, defensively I am not as concerned. I feel the score will be 3-1, goals from Kyle Wootton, Cal Roberts and Jim O'Brien.

Both teams gave everything to the game, I do feel Aldershot can consider themselves somewhat unlucky because they silenced Notts by scoring. It took Notts some time to get the equaliser, but once it came momentum was on Notts side. I thought Aldershot just need better finishing, enjoyable game.

The thing is Notts have struggled at points this season playing teams exactly like Eastleigh, they're physical, tall and empowering. I think it will be a harder game than some realise.

It's just a fantastic win against the league leaders, 3 points right there that could have been 1 or less. Good luck to Barrow with the rest of their season.

Very dire first half, Notts looked bright up to the point Enzio scored. I need to see a stronger second half, this can't get much worse!

I expect Neal Ardley to field a strong lineup with only a few changes from the last game. O'Brien might start ahead of Rose. The focus does need to be kept on the league though, I will be there in the Pavis on Saturday.

I feel less confident when Notts travels to Hartlepool, they always seem to beat Notts or pull off an incredible come back.

Notts have looked good at times, Osborne and Dennis have caused some trouble early on.

A win would keep the pressure on other teams, a draw wouldn't be bad but it's the type of result that Neal Ardley needs to be trying to avoid during games. Notts needs to be more attacking minded, whilst being setup well at the back.

It's always saddening to learn about the passing of someone famous, especially if they had touched your life personally. Mick Vinter has touched the life of many football fans, not just Notts. He was a very good player.

The team just wasn't at the races, NA made changes too late and the game was there for us to take but both teams settled for a point.

I haven’t looked forward to a game so much for a long time, Notts are making waves and getting the results needed to push on. I am hoping for another win myself tomorrow.

Not much you can do as a fan if the game ends up being postponed no matter how annoying, Fylde could have done a bit more but Notts has to focus on Saturday now.

1-0 Notts win I feel. I would have preferred Notts to get knocked out in the opening round, as they could have focused solely on the league but now it's important to maintain that winning mentality that is here.

It wasn't the prettiest of games, I think Notts fell short in the second half. Defensively Notts were fine, just guilty of creating good chances. There will always be games like this.

The players haven't put in a good performance at Meadow Lane for some time. If they put a solid one in, I am confident 3 points will be ours but I can see a small setback with Christmas. I hope for a win, a draw seems more likely but I fear a defeat in truth.

The selection might be the most interesting part about the game, I am also not expecting a win but some signs of a good performance would be nice. I would take a point in games like this, some will say it's not good enough but neither is losing every other game. You can build from gaining points and that's why one will do me.

I expect Neal Ardley to make use of the January transfer window in the Football League, this open all year round seems to have gone to his head a little. I am content with the players he's brought into the squad, but I do feel there are some areas now that need addressing. Centre of midfield, the wing and centre back mostly. Despite Pierce Bird returning from his loan, I don't see him featuring much. Ardley might feel he's too lightweight for this league, which I do get the feeling he sees Sam Osborne as being similar.

Good win, cracking run by Ozzy but a little overlooked by the injury to JOB.

It's that Christmas period isn't it, Notts can never keep up momentum during this point. People focused on other matters, I have felt Richard Brindley has been consistently poor in recent games. Neal Ardley might not call him out, but he needs step things up.