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  1. CliftonMagpie
    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!
  2. CliftonMagpie
    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!
  3. CliftonMagpie
    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.
  4. CliftonMagpie
    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.
  5. CliftonMagpie
    They do look awesome @Chris! Great job with the player prints.
  6. CliftonMagpie
    Yes. It was awful. There was times when Notts couldn't pass two or three times without giving the ball away. The most annoying part for me is seeing Solihull panic and start to become unsettled, only for Neal Ardley to take of Enzio and then the squad became very defensive minded. It was like the reverse of what you would expect @DangerousSausage! I mean, I would understand if it was the other way round but it wasn't. We walked away without ever really testing them and settling for just a point.
  7. CliftonMagpie
    You have to hope that the team can bounce back and put on a good performance, bad ones will come but overall we have looked much sharper at creating chances [just not finishing them].
  8. CliftonMagpie
    I would take a 1-1 draw, or a goalless one provided we had good chances. I think winning two games in a row might tempt some of the less rational fans to start expecting promotion and then revert to whining when we lose next.
  9. CliftonMagpie
    I can't stand this attitude of Notts beat a bunch of amateurs, a win is a win and it builds confidence. Scoring more than 3 goals is great for morale, lets hope it helps to build character too.
  10. CliftonMagpie
    I felt entertained and the top of the Kop was electric. First half Notts looked to struggle to create scoring chances, a few good efforts but nothing like the second half. I thought the final 45 minutes Notts looked like a squad that could give a side a thrashing, Wrexham played well but not as good on the ball. I agree the finishing could have been better, yet I am optimistic about the direction. The football was class.
  11. CliftonMagpie
    If Notts can get the ball down and use it well, they tend to do well against Barnet. I just hope Kevin Nolan's return doesn't dampen the mood, some will have forgotten that he is partly to blame for bring the club down.
  12. CliftonMagpie
    It sounded like Notts struggled with height and a team used to the standard of play, I think if Neal Ardley wants to focus on pretty passing football, he needs to make sure two strikers are in central positions. It seems a waste to see the wide areas occupied by players who are better on goal.
  13. CliftonMagpie
    Come on Notts, lets start the season by thrashing them and putting on a good display for at least 60 minutes. I won't judge the pre-season, but I am excited about the starting game. It will be difficult.
  14. CliftonMagpie
    Think in summary it's safe to say, we need players who care about the club as much as us fans.
  15. CliftonMagpie
    Correct decision, I hope the takeover happens so that some of those in contract can be bought out. There are 3-4 players who should never wear a Notts shirt again.
  16. CliftonMagpie
    Get on the deck, exploit where Swindon seem the most weak. Support and attack, don't switch off during set pieces and the job could almost be done. Just have to win and hope Cambridge lose!
  17. CliftonMagpie
    If Notts attacked games I think there would be a chance but Neal Ardley's total defence football is quite bland. I don't see how the result required will come.
  18. CliftonMagpie
    Shambles! Neil Ardley said he felt we could score from the break or maybe from a long throwing, what planet his he from? Once you go one up, you play tidy football and push for a second. He gets Notts to park the bus and to avoid playing football at all. It was grim watching!
  19. CliftonMagpie
    Tough game... Usually these I feel Notts won't do well in but we all know they lift themselves against bigger teams, I think the game should be okay and that thin thread of string will keep safety dangling over our heads for a few more games.
  20. CliftonMagpie
    That is true but for how long? The season seemed to rely on home games and I feel the pressure with this expectation has caused the home performances to be quite poor. I just hope away from home Notts cans till get them.
  21. CliftonMagpie
    I would hope both Stead and 'Brien are able to return. I don't think Hemmings can do it all by himself and Alessandra seems wasted on the pitch at the moment. Boldewijn is more useful on the wing for me, however one up top would be annoying to see.
  22. CliftonMagpie
    I would describe the game as comfortably boring, Notts did well until the moment it was needed. Too much passing back and a lot of lacking in movement in the key areas.
  23. CliftonMagpie
    If Notts screw up or fail to win, it's only going to get harder. I don't see where a win will come from again and the players need to rekindle the support. It's doable but if they leave it late it won't see enough fans get behind it. 1-1 is my prediction.
  24. CliftonMagpie
    The performance is important but it's not the main thing. Playing well breeds confidence and the scoring issue might be down to the way Notts plays, I just hope tomorrow the win comes our way. A dull draw or loss wouldn't be enough and now is -the time to fight. 2-0 is the prediction I will go with, Stead and Doyle to score.
  25. CliftonMagpie
    I'm not confident away from home, the FGR isn't something we can expect a repeat from and I feel the Newport result will make it harder. Depends if the players want to redeem themselves.

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