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I thought Notts would go on to win the game, despite Peterborough growing into it. The timing and number of substitutions didn't help us, but the squad worked hard and represented the club well. Some of The Posh players had big egos, and I wanted us to humble them, but it wasn't to be.

I’m not very keen on social media, but I do see how important it is for PON to have a page on BlueSky. I hope it helps the community get to know each other beyond the site and has a positive effect here.

We had a chance in the first half. I don't know how Newport County managed to keep it from crossing the line. Had it gone in, the game would have been a lot easier in the second half. I think it was Sam Austin who had an effort that clipped the inner crossbar and deflected out. I agree that we rely on trying to walk the ball into the goal. Notts put on a good performance, but we lacked that cutting edge in the final third. It shows how much Dan Crowley and Jodi Jones both bring to the team with their presence.

George Abbott played very well. Defensively, we didn't seem to miss Jacob Bedeau much. I'm sure we missed his presence going forward, but I felt relieved that Lucas Ness fit in as if he had featured much more for us. Matty Platt did superbly too, but I have given my vote to Abbott.

I don't mind winter games. Supporting a sports team that plays outside is part of it. Last Saturday's game against Newport County is an example of how the cold and the game's outcome can lead to disappointment. It's not about the performance, but sitting in the rainy cold for a goalless draw sums up winter games. You would prefer to see more of an outcome by the end, but that's football for us.

Storm Bert, you say?

Do yourself a favour and get checked. Listen to people like Sir Hoy, who speak from experience. Don't let something be too late to act on. You will thank yourself in the long term.

Newport County might be beneath us, but so far this season, they are the type of team we have struggled to play against, especially those at the top half. I think they won't want us to play our pretty football, so it might be a bit of a slog to create momentum. It would be great if we manage to combat their defensive mindset and how they slow the game down. If we handle that, there's every chance, but I feel a draw is the most likely result for Notts.

Did he walk around snapping pictures and pausing the game to do a video? If it was purely a friendly, I wouldn't see the issue, but not for serious games. It does seem a bit disrespectful to me. Imagine what their fans would have thought if they had lost the game.

Remembrance Sunday is a day we set aside to honour and remember those who sacrificed their lives in service to our country. It's important to acknowledge their bravery and the ultimate price they paid for our freedom. By reflecting on their sacrifices, we ensure their legacy lives on and we never forget the cost of war and the value of peace. Lest we forget. ????

I believed George Abbott ran a very organised defence and gave us confidence with his ability to disrupt the play. I thought today was one of his best performances.

Derby County 2-1 Hull City

Plymouth Argyle 1-1 Preston North End

Cambridge United 4-1 Burton Albion

Lincoln City 2-3 Stockport County

Bradford City 3-3 Doncaster Rovers joker

Newport County 2-1 Fleetwood Town

Barnet 1-1 Rochdale

Ebbsfleet United 2-4 Wealdstone

He could achieve great things if he took charge of a lower Premier League team, but I wouldn’t expect miracles. I doubt he could replicate what Claudio Ranieri did at Leicester City. A mid-table finish is possible, with improvements over the years, but he would need to spend money. However, I can’t see him or Pep doing that.

It's easier because few stood out, so I chose the obvious candidate: Nick Tsaroulla.

I think the youngsters will be important in our push to make the next stage. We need to keep fielding the young talent we’ve seen in the EFL Trophy.

Hopefully, we will continue to see them performing well. It’s all part of the journey, and we just have to see how things turn out. It’s a dream to watch them develop and contribute to the team.

Cedwyn Scott is clearly in trouble, and it’s good to see the club supporting him. We all know he is a very capable player, but he might be feeling the pressure of his own performance when things aren’t going well.

It’s encouraging that the club has reached out to him. Hopefully, with time, he will start to feel better. It’s important for a player to feel comfortable, especially when there are many eyes on the game.

Taking the time for personal development will help him improve. Everyone should welcome this support and use it to encourage himself to get better.

It’s good to see him performing well. I always believed he could come good. Last season, the critics said we would be in the relegation zone, and I do wonder if their energy could be better spent encouraging the team.

It’s disappointing that some people wanted them to fail. He is a good coach, and all they needed was time. The squad has improved since last season, which is a massive positive. I think the club made the right choice by standing by him, and the transition after Luke Williams’ departure has been quite smooth now that he has his own players.

We need to keep building as we are, but there’s little point in being strong in defence if we are lacking in other areas.

The squad we have now is the strongest we’ve had in some time, and the addition of Alex Bass is excellent. It’s a positive step, but I believe some areas could still do with further strengthening when the time is right.

Pep is the least of their worries. With the money and talent they have, they should be a stronger force in the Champions League.

It's not good for football when a manager seems bigger than the club. If he decides to leave, so be it. They should be more concerned about the serious charges they are facing.

Cardiff City 2-0 Portsmouth

Leeds United 3-1 Watford Joker

Bristol Rovers 1-2 Shrewsbury Town

Peterborough United 2-0 Blackpool

Fleetwood Town 0-1Crewe Alexandra

Tranmere Rovers 2-1 Grimsby Town

Dagenham & Redbridge 1-1 Eastleigh

Tamworth 0-1 Yeovil Town

Alex Bass played exceptionally well, but I voted for Matty Platt. We mustn't overlook how important his goal was, and he was also very solid defensively.

Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Swansea City  
QPR 0-2 Portsmouth  
Blackpool 2-2 Barnsley  
Lincoln City 0-2 Birmingham City  
Bradford City 0-0 Gillingham  
Port Vale 1-1 Fleetwood Town  
Maidenhead United 0-1 Hartlepool United Joker
Sutton United 1-3 Oldham Athletic 

AFC Wimbledon are a good team who will present problems. They have a very good counter-attack, so I think we will have our share of the ball. It will come down to who holds the game and makes use of the possession. All the talk about the goals only coming from certain players needs to be forgotten because it just puts pressure on the likes of Matt Palmer and the players who have yet to score. If we create good enough chances, anyone could put them away. I would much rather see Notts work on creating chances.

I miss the live results being announced on TV. These days, I check them on my phone, but I would prefer to watch them just for nostalgic reasons.

His nationality doesn't matter. What is important is his ability to get the best out of the players he chooses and his knowledge of tactics. All this "I would have rather had an English manager" is a fairytale belief because there are few good enough English managers ready for such a big appointment. Unfortunately, this is just how it is. While I would love to see Eddie Howe in the role, he has plenty of time yet for this to happen. If not Howe, then who? Lee Carsley was an interesting decision, but I don't think the F.A wanted him either. All this complaining is part of the issue with England. We have a manager now, and we need to get on with it.