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If JJ and Ditzy are out for an extended period of time, we won't be in the running for promotion. The players need to step up but that's not happening. SM seems to be afflicted by self doubt and second guessing himself. We were fortunate to get a point last night. We are fortunate that the next game is against a Tranmere side that is struggling. That is a must win game. We need something to hang onto to.

Colchester won't sit back I reckon. That will suit us just fine. We need to take our chances. A 1-0 lead going into the final 10 minutes could well end up 1-1. Jody and Ditzy are key but I reckon Mai will be the difference tonight.

Port Vale had a plan. You could see that the pitch was watered in areas to slow down Notts and disrupt the quick passing that works so well. We missed Jodi and David. They offer that extra bit of quality that is the difference between a narrow win and a narrow defeat. Port Vale outcoached us in the 2nd half. They adjusted at half time and we were too slow to react. The 2 games against them have been incredibly close but that extra bit of coaching quality has won them both games. Darren Moore is a better coach than SM. That's not a criticism of SM, he's doing a decent job, it just that Moore has that extra bit of experience.

Port Vale away on a Thursday night. I think that is a first. Port Vale away is one of the tougher games. A point would be a decent result but Notts are in top form so you'd be hoping for a cheeky 3 points.

Morecambe is supposed to be a nice place to visit. Not in February though and the game is at ML. Anyway.......this should be a home win and a comfortable one at that but Morecambe will make it difficult I think. 2-0 is my guess.

Gillingham away in January seems like a waste. Gillingham is a game that should be played in August or September. Anyway this is going to be a tough game. I'd be happy with a draw.

Not the best performance but 3 points in the bag. We are in a good place right now. We need to hold onto AJ.

Let's be honest, if you don't beat Carlisle at home, you don't deserve to be promoted. Shots fired 3-1 to Notts.

That game at Bromley in September was incredible. 2 down after 6 minutes and Notts end up winning 4-2. Bromley are doing well in their first season in League 2. A mid table finish is likely. You'd expect a home win and I think it will be a home win.

Notts were excellent. Accrington were awful but a lot of that was down to Notts not allowing them to settle. Accrington are relegation candidates and are one of those clubs that if they do get relegated, they won't be back for a while.

Accrington Stanley had a grand day out at Liverpool last week. I thought they played quite well. They certainly weren't overawed. They are unbeaten in their last 2 in the league. They are now 5 points clear of the relegation zone. It's been an interesting week at Notts. Time to park that now and get on with the push for promotion. This won't be an easy game but I think Notts will secure all 3 points and we can collectively say Dan who?

League One is a difficult league to compete in. There are big teams with big budgets but it is possible to be competitive and not break the bank. I think Notts would only need 3 or 4 additions to be a mid table side. I think the brothers have bigger ambitions so it would be a fun ride!

I think he got a league winners medal despite being recalled in August. He deserved one after being a big part of their success. He'll score goals in League Two.

All the best to Cedwyn and thank you. Thank you for helping us out of the pit of despair and back to where we belong. That image of the ball hitting the net will stay with me forever. I'm smiling now.......

A 90 minute performance and 3 points. Happy with that.