allardyces tash

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.

I can see it continuing for a few more months, too many flaunting the guidelines I am afraid.

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.

The UK media keeps insisting a few minor cases being reported, means it's "sweeping" the nation. One paper believes the Premier League will be voided this season if it gets worse, meaning fans and players couldn't attend games.

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.

If Notts don't knock on their door, then it will be a frustrating game. To be open, I am expecting a slow match.

With it being a league game, Dagenham should play better and give Notts a better game. I would start Kristian Dennis against them, he's the type of striker that will find the space they leave wide open.

Neither team "played well", it was one of those games which just cancels each other out. I think Notts tried to be too clever with the ball. Dover played a much simpler game which made them possibly edge the game in terms of goal scoring chances. Notts and them were extremely poor on goal. If some of the players gave a bit more fight, like we saw when Tyson chased every ball perhaps the game would have favoured us.

I will be gutted if Notts lose, provided they gave 100 and worked hard I would accept. Tomorrow will be one of those games that says if a squad is capable of being more than a playoff chaser.

Throw a lot of fringe players, rest the likes of Kyle Wootton, Alex Lacey and Enzio Boldewijn.