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Dagenham & Redbridge are the type of team you don't really know which of their team will turn up, their in poor form but that sometimes means little. Being at home you would have to believe they'll be up for it more. I think this will be a 1-2 to Notts win. Walker and Doyle to score.

Notts never does well against a side that has sacked their manager, the curse needs to be broken but I don't see it happening.

Don't dwell on what you can't change @Chris, in the eyes of most Notts fans you're a champ! Considering all you do with your own struggles.

@Super_Danny_Allsopp Keep the faith though. Notts has a good squad and Neal Ardley isn't the type to just allow himself to get the sack so easily. I just write games like this off as a bad day at the office, if we lost 6 in a row or something I might be more inclined to be more annoyed. No manager at this level is perfect, I have faith that the next match will be better provided the club doesn't get rid of him.

Due to Altrincham the club now has to miss the FA Cup which could've provided financial benefits, and have to sit out the recent progress in match form due to the 2 weeks break. If any of the squad will be training, focus on fixing the defence and set piece issues.

It might be done on the day. I agree that Neal Ardley won't allow the team to go into this game overly confident, but being at home it would be more encouraging. The grass allows for slick football, the players are used to it and I generally think it will be a better game for this reason.

94+ minute, Kyle Wootton does the unexpected! Did anyone really think this game would end up 1-0 to Notts after 90 odd minutes? I did not. Very happy with the result.

Away from home Notts does need to be more lethal. Sutton having won every game before, I do not see as a concern, Barnet was labelled a tough game and the team played well enough to take the points. It will be done to working hard enough on the day.

Tactically, Notts have to be spot on tonight. With the cameras at Meadow Lane for BT Sports, a poor performance or result could lead to further people being put off from watching. I would stick with the same starting line up, see if things can be improved on. Then rest certain players for the weekend.

I don't know about anyone else, I don't fear Harrogate and neither should the Notts squad. Nothing taken away from them for reaching the final, both teams have been superb but I have faith in the quality of the squad. I can see them changing their tactics in game, as they try to suss us out.

I just want to see the squad represent the club proudly on TV, fight for the ball and give it their best.

Only glimmer of sunshine was the cup run.

That season is a special one, the squad did well to win the league. 1998 is also the season when Jermaine Pennant left to sign for Arsenal, we had a friendly against them. My tash had a little sniffle reading this, it's fine, honestly! ????

Over time Kyle Wootoon has shown there's more to him than just his size or strength, he's a very good footballer, his control and first touch always amazes me. Signs are promising with him, good write up Simon.

I am expecting 3 to 4 changes from Saturday as Neal Ardley balances the squad for Saturday, I would hope to see a good performance over 90 minutes but provided a goal result comes that is the main thing.

Confidence must be coming now to the squad after the brief wobble, typical for a season chasing the playoffs but this is a big win. Barrow are clearly a good side who will be disappointed to lose at home, I can't see them slipping up at all. Cal Roberts having scored now, will feel up for anything and could be the icing on the cake for him. Putting him top made a lot of sense I feel.

Do I see an easy 3 points? No, I thought that last time and look what happened. Barrow are top of the league for a good reason. They work hard as a team and play for each other, Notts are still in a form of transition and our performances are all over the place. I'd feel more confident with Sam Slocombe and Alex Lacey back into the squad. I do feel we have improved since we last played them and are better equipped in some key areas.

Not a bad performance at all, I thought they would have been a lot more organised but that said they're a credit, as are their fans. I thought Notts could have scored as many goals as they wanted.

I think the game will end up feeling like a friendly which neither team actually goes for in terms of trying to win, I can see them being defensive. I hope I'm wrong, it would be nice to see them coming to Meadow Lane to attack but I think they'll be content with sitting on the game.

Embarrassing, it needs to be arranged to be played elsewhere now.

Notts has to get back to winning ways, but I can see this ending up as a draw. Hartlepool are a good side on their day, if Notts goes to prove a point they might struggle but they could make us have a nightmare too. It should be a fairly open game.

Fairly good game, Woking didn't just park the bus like I suspected. Towards the end they did, but i do feel they created some very good chances. Notts looked brilliant first half, a different team all together in the second but a points a point.

The game will go ahead, I can't see it being postponed. I would like to think that Notts are now on the way to better form. Woking will be an interesting game, Home wise at this stage the club needs to be winning most of the game just to pad out our space in the playoffs.

Good time to see what changes could be implemented to save legs for the league.

If I was to predict the score, I would say 0-0. As I wrote before I am expecting a tough, dull game and nothing special to happen.