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Expecting a high stakes showdown between the Magpies and Colchester. May the best team win! [Notts] ????????

I must say, our away form has been impressive lately. Despite the challenging team, I'm quite certain we will leave a mark at the Colchester Community Stadium. Let's carry the same spirit and momentum into the game!

Hello, welcome to the PON site and community. It's a good site here @Morten Johansen.

I love how Austin emphasises the importance of teamwork. It's not just about individual skill, but how well they work as a unit.

35 and still slaying! Age isn't slowing McGoldrick down one bit. Great job, Notts County!

Every shout, every cheer, and every chant - Notts fans are the twelfth player on the pitch!

I couldn't agree more with Williams. Being two goals up, we should have taken control. Exciting match nonetheless!

What a match! Every minute was gripping with high anticipation, especially with Deeney's hat-trick. But glad to see Notts County's sheer determination and success. Brilliant performances on-field indeed.

Jodi Jones is a promising and inspiring player. His skill in smoothly moving between club and international football, along with adapting to different positions and systems, is impressive. He openly discusses the obstacles he faces, showing his dedication to understanding the sport’s complexities at both national and international levels. His hearty commendation for the Notts County coaching staff and Meadow Lane fans shows a footballer who recognises and values everyone’s contribution to his career. Jodi Jones isn’t just a talented footballer—he’s also someone with a strong understanding of football dynamics and a solid team spirit.

The team has certainly raised the standard when it comes to preparation and consistent fitness. Crowley’s performance is a clear reflection of the team’s diligent efforts.

The focus on consistency and deep tactical understanding is truly refreshing. The effort on the pitch is evident - keep pushing, Notts!

I am not as worried. I think if we defend well and don’t make it easy for them, we will create chances. It’s just about making sure we hit the target enough. However good MK Dons are, if we get in our stride, I think they will struggle. It’s just a case of whether they let us or if we work hard enough. I think their team is pretty average.

County’s dominance or MK Dons’ comeback? This is one match to watch. Come on Notts!

Home wins and fan support: indeed, two key pillars of a successful football team. Here's to many more victories at Meadow Lane!

Good to hear Graham Alexander acknowledging Notts strength. This will definitely fire up both teams.

Incredible game, hands down to the team! With such odds against us, the boys really showed grit and determination. Top of the league, baby!

I didn’t think Accrington played all that well, they moved the ball around but looked clueless when it came to creating chances. So many of their efforts were just pot luck efforts, which could have been used far more effectively. Thankfully for us, they were clueless but we allowed them back into the game, that free kick stunned us when the header went in. After that, we looked nervous and very much in need of a second goal. Notts did very well to cope with some of their antics, I hate seeing teams timewaste when the game is level. It just shows how scared they are to keep playing. They did whatever they could to break the game up, which the referee seemed clueless to spot.

Amazing win! Langstaff with the brace was the highlight. Top of the league, feels great being a Notts supporter right now!

Either team could win on their day. If both teams perform their best, it will be an entertaining game and one that should showcase the quality we have. I think Accrington could easily miss out on the playoffs, but only by a few places. They are a good team, but they lack the goal scorer they had in Paul Mullin. None of their current strikers are players I would say could make our starting line-up, nor would I want them. I think there are only a few players of theirs that would fit our system. They work incredibly well together and their threat is mostly from midfield. If we keep them quiet, Notts will benefit from it massively.

Connell Rawlinson's goal, now that's determination and instinct. Shows what the Notts are capable of when underestimated.

It's a pleasure to witness the journey of Notts through your lens, @Chris. The Faces of PON gallery is more than a collection of photos, it's a treasure trove of experiences. We share the joy, the thrill, the hope and even the disappointment. Keep smiling, keep shooting, keep inspiring!

Even with TEN men on the field, we battled and held our ground. Great resilience, Notts!

If we are creating chances to win games, then we must be performing well, and that should dispel any doubts. I understand that mistakes happen; everyone makes them. If this group of players did not make mistakes, I am sure some of them would be playing at a higher level. However, as Luke Williams says, coaching the mistakes out of them is the way forward. It will help make games more manageable, so if we encounter a tight game where a goal could make all the difference, being defensively solid would favour us in getting the points.

Some of our fans have been saying that we only beat Doncaster Rovers because they were so poor. Surely, they didn’t go to the match? We may have had a bit of luck at times, but the referee seemed to be on their side. So, Notts still had a lot to do. It was a confident performance in the second half. Even if we didn’t take our feet off the gas, someone out there would complain.

It was never a concern, those on social media calling him are the usual suspects and it is not believed that many of them even attend games. Langstaff has goals in him, he possesses that striker's instinct to put the ball away and he almost turned nothing into something when he got onto the ball which could have seen him score a third. He thrives on chances, so undoubtedly when he gets more, plenty of other goals will come his way.