CliftonMagpie

Lacey, Cameron, Rawlinson and Slocombe are all crucial players, Notts needs them and I will be pleased to see the club go back to full strength. It's good that Burchnall acted fast to bring in the loans, I think these need extending if possible. Just to have that cover if needed, it also allows the occasional rotation.

Seeing out games is something I think the squad will get better at, what with players returning. Provided we keep a strong defence, I think the worries should be over. I am glad Notts managed to get the 2-0 win. By all means it could've been more goals for Notts, but the job was done which is all that matters.

Its as if the players get to a certain minute and think the job is done, so they just switch off defensively. Its poor but it shows that we need players comfortable in the centre back positions, not left or right backs. 2-0, to 3-2 it shouldn't happen as easy as it did. Understandable the out cry of disappointment, but those calling for Ian Burchnall's head need to ask different questions. Once the players step onto the grass, it's down to them to do the basics. All his decisions made sense such as taking Ruben off. Why leave him on only to risk a red card?

He should sell a few shirts with his name on the back, superb signing!

Speaks well, says he's bought into the project. Take us back to the Football League Ian Burchnall.

All promising stuff so far, I think IB needs to slowly reintroduce Roberts but otherwise lets just get fit before the start of the new campaign.

Comments like this is just asking for fans to pester the club into announcing the next signing!

Good signing, I can't wait to see him play!

Good model professional, Jim. Pleased he's signed his life away for two more years as a pie!

Very good signing for this level and the future, he looked a decent player for Torquay United. Let's hope he settles in well wearing the famous black and white stripes!

Notts can run at times well when someone decides to take players on, I wished it would happen more often because even if the player doesn't score like Sam did, it should open up play or intimidate the opposition. Being clever with the ball like this makes games from eventless to somewhat rememberable.

Mate it's a good read to see that you are feeling happier within yourself.

Disappointing but no real surprise, I still think Notts could have won them had the game not be postponed. More time for training now!

I am not sure what to expect, or what team will take to the field. I'm expecting one or two changes due to fitness, it would be nice if Cal Roberts could start. I think we miss him a lot when he doesn't play. If Kyle Wootton misses the game, it would be disappointing. Wes Thomas or Elisha Sam to partner him is fine by me. Not sure about the young striker from Mansfield.

Slocombe Brindley Lacey Rawlinson McCrory Roberts Doyle Enzio Rodrigues Wootton Sam This would be the line up I would like to see, I think Thomas has been brilliant but I would like to see Sam start. Ardley has mentioned he needs to get himself up to fitness, but sitting out games won't do that. I think with the quality the squad has to create chances, he would start to fit in if he started a few games.

Potentially a different tough game at the weekend, It will be interesting to see if Ardley rests anyone. Barnet are a good side, they're on the same amount of points as us and have won and lost their opening games. I can see this one ending up as a draw if I am honest, 2-2 would be my prediction.

Some form of creativity from the centre needs to be injected, if Notts lose tomorrow I won't complain, but if I was Neal Ardley I would drag the whole squad into training however best this may be done and have them work hard towards Saturday. I feel quietly confident that the points can be picked up, its for us to prove ourselves. I would like to see Sam start, some might complain if he starts but we have to mix things off. Let's face it, if he scored the winner, nobody would say anything.

Bye goes my display picture! I thought Tom had great potential. Good luck to them.

I don't know, I am very nervous because its the biggest stage for the club to be playing at. Wembley could inspire the players or make them nervous, I just hope nobody does a Stevie G and slips up, because no matter who it is, some fans will turn on them. On the positive side, most look fired up and motivated. I think it will be a close game, 1-0 maybe.

It sounds like an incredible season, I know some Notts fans hate Big Sam now but he worked his magic for us. I think its just the way he left and the fact some wanted him to succeed more for the club that gave him his first big chance. Good review @DangerousSausage.

The team does play much better when they're all keen to create good chances, when was the last time Notts produced such quality in their goals? I almost felt sorry for Eastleigh as they looked like a park team at times.

Notts looked class going forward, I though Enzio played quite well. First time for awhile we have looked a threat down both sides and Aldershot put players onto him and Roberts. Once Notts got level, I agree, I felt they would crumble and if we kept at the same tempo more goals would be scored. I thought it was going to end 5-1 at one point.

The advantage should make it somewhat easier, I can't help but feel more of the players need to get on with being fouled. DKE and Roberts just get on with it, but at this level the refs miss an awful lot. I think it will be quite open to be honest.

Zero chance of catching Barrow unless they majorly ***k up. I would rather focus on where we are and get the team focused towards picking whatever points we can, it's important that we end this season off well. If this means missing out on the playoffs, I'm happy provided the players fight. I want to see that attitude against Barrow, that desire to pick up a win. The defeat left a bitter taste and I am hoping we can just put that right. Fair play to Barrow, they deserved it but it was just those antics. That needs to be our team talk, the players need to reward the travelling fans.

It's going to be a long game I feel, I will be listening on the radio but only loosely. Hoping for a 3-1 Notts win.