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Times running out and a 4-1 defeat to a team like them shows how little there is fight within the squad. Very poor result.

I purchased two tickets, winning would be nice but I have done it more so just to support PON. Good luck everyone.

It is good to see two former players linking up like this, it shows the spirit of helping each other out.

Stepping foot in Meadow Lane tomorrow will be something I haven't done since the late 80/90's. I am not too bothered if Notts lose, yes the club needs the points but for me its all about the performance. I would also hope Neal Ardley has the squad playing in a direct way which understands how to break down Tranmere.

Notts bottles these games, it's such a shame but at least Notts did better than last season!

Time to focus on the league, it can be a blessing to be out of a cup nobody seems to take seriously.

I have no idea its why I read PON because it educates you all the time. I think Notts just need to be composed on the ball and play smarter football, if they can dig deep and get a result like Macclesfield it will be a good thing. I do feel the away performances needs some sort of good display.

Marvellous awareness! Meadow Lane used to get very cold just watching a game, so it will be a test to camp out along the pitch and to be without all the technology that exists today. Well done to all involved.

Make as many changes as possible but leave the key players in that can be afforded to start, I wouldn't play Jon Stead or Enzio Boldewijn. Knowing Notts one or the other would get injured.

Great write up @Chris, thanks for taking the time.

Brilliant photos @Chris.

It shows what the manager thinks of the competition when he already decides to name some of the players early, this would never happen for a league game.

Excellent goal by Notts, it was well taken and I don't think they was outclassed all that much from the highlights.

My prediction would be 1-0 to Notts. I would guess that Stead would get the only goal of the game and I do feel both teams will play despite what my prediction would suggest. Another at this point in time could continue to lift the club.

It's a shame Notts don't have a proper ladies squad, as this would have been the type of game to inspire them. It should be a good game, does anyone know if it's on TV?

This has to be a win at all costs, it could be a good month for once as a Notts fan but this game is crucial. It won't be easy but I feel the work rate is paying off and the confidence is growing, I just want to see the team avoid throwing it a way.

It looked a brilliant display and an entertaining game by all accounts, it seems Crawley tried but couldn't the net until near the end. It's good to read comments about every area for Notts improving. Jon Stead is proving himself to be an excellent captain.

Play smart, be careful in possession and creative on the ball. I think the confidence is shifting towards good things, if Notts press wisely it could pay off. Another 3 points please!

3 points finally! The first crucial win and a glowing report by the PON community, it's fantastic.

Best highlights I have seen all season, it looks like those three points was well deserved!

Brilliant vlog @ARLukomski, the warm up and stuff are nice touches.

He will settle into the role and speak a little more relaxed, he seems nervous to me but quite open.

Yes, it's always good to remember what Jimmy Sirrel did for Notts.

Brilliant pictures!

Fantastic read to go through all the reactions within one piece.