CliftonMagpie

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.

I have to say the worst thing is seeing people covering their faces, then them coughing or showing signs of flu. It makes you wonder! Then that leads to you worrying. I haven't got much to be concerned about, I think it's more dangerous for people who need extra care as it is. Please keep safe if your immune system struggles.

I feel confident to be honest, Hartlepool do well when there midfield is given time to use the ball. Provided O’Brien and whoever plays alongside him doesn’t get pinned back Notts should do fine.

Notts have done well at home, a repeat of Chesterfield would be good. I am not suggesting Notts will hammer Woking, but the style in which the team controlled Chesterfield could be good to see on Saturday. Whatever happens, this season is starting to hotten up.

9 men win! against 11 dirty, cheating thugs. Highlight for me was Kyle Wootton mugging Carl Dickinson off, if his pass had of gone in it would have been amazing. 2-1 win, we'll take that!

Kristian Dennis to start ahead of Wes Thomas? This time, I would save Dennis for when they become tired or are more likely to switch off. I will be interested to see the team sheet and who fills in for Michael Doyle. We are all pinning our hopes on Jim O'Brien but it might be safer to go with Tom Crawford, at least for the first half.

The better results have tended to come away from home, Notts have been lucky at times at Meadow Lane. Ardley needs to send them out instructed to create chances, the game plan has to be to take the lead quality. If the players defend well, play it calmly and build well I can see a good result coming.

I think one more signing will be made, with Tyson going out but I agree 100% that we should use the players we have at our disposal. Young players shouldn't be judged the same as experienced ones. Why are some quick to defend Enzio but harsh on Ozzy for the odd mistake? I would rather support potential, over inadequate performances. Get everyone fighting to perform well, replace those by giving others a chance. It could be that some are just tired and are in need of rest.

There will be no bluebirds over Meadow Lane on Saturday! Inih Effiong looks to be their main threat. Dover also seems to have a fair bit of height, which every side in this league seems to have.

I am always here if you need to chat mate.

Tom Crawford has a chance to come in and show he can play well, I think some are unrealistic with how they react to certain players who are still learning. Experienced people need time but I think Crawford can prove his worth. Notts has to win the game, losing could be undo the recent work. It's time to believe I feel.

What a win! Wait, I’m not getting carried away! Promotion here we come. ???? Not the best game, good 3 points with some good play. Pleased Osborne got the assist for the first goal. Also, it was good to see the squad kick on after being pegged back.

A bit of consistency needed now @ARLukomski, it shows the squad can do it. The players just need to be fired up and work at creating good chances.

I can't see a win, we look empty of goal at the moment. If Kristian Dennis starts this might change, nothing against Wes Thomas but he looks tired. Kyle Wootton is the biggest outlet for us, but I think it will end up as a draw.

This is the bottom line @Chris. Saying we are always expecting to win big, it's not fair. It's part of the problem, and I agree with Neal Ardley shouldn't have made those points about people wanting the club to fail. He was clearly talking about people closer to the club, yet with players talking about us fans wanting big wins it just creates a bigger problem.

I'm fearing the worst now, I think with the recent press conference if we lose more will want to see a change. The only changes that are required at this point, is by Neal Ardley himself. Certain players need to sit this game out, those that have been woeful consistently and haven't deserved to start games.

I do feel comfortable myself at home, otherwise I would have said a 1-1 draw. I'm hoping it will be clean sheet for us also, so I do agree with @Joshua. My prediction would be 2-0 also, Kyle Wootton and Wes Thomas to start up top. I think Regan Booty needs to be in the midfield to start, he's looked good as of late.

A good performance would show signs that the clubs adjusting well after being written off, I think after last season the new signings have arrived wanting to prove a point and the club finally has a squad now. I would just like to see Notts attack the wider areas of the pitch. If Enzio doesn't improve, he needs dropping. You can't justify having a player who can have one magical moment, or scores a worldly goal over someone who can assist for longer. It's getting to the point where he does need to shine, I hope this is proven wrong but he's one I don't think deserves to start. Watch him score now!

It was a good game, from a fan perspective it was great to see our support. They never looked like scoring. Very good win on the road!

It will be interesting to see if Neal Ardley changes anything, I do feel the formation might need some revision but otherwise the teams good to go. There must be 2-3 players itching to get on the pitch to do well. I just hope Pierce Bird is given a chance. We can't just pay players to be passengers when they could do a job. I think it will be 1-1.

Superb write up, I think you hit the nail on the head Mitch. This is a long term vision, not a quick fix. We have to be firstly thankful that we have a club in the first place, I do wonder if some fans understand the meaning of support.

They do look awesome @Chris! Great job with the player prints.