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There is finally something to build on now.

I am worried that the club doesn't realise that Fitzsimons is a shadow of his former self, I do hope that he can improve but I don't see it. I felt the defence looked better, all the signings fitted in and worked hard. It's just those moments when nobody takes responsibility that punishes Notts.

I'm not trying to be negative I just can't see where a win will come from.

Only Jon Stead, Enzio Boldewijn and Kane Hemmings look confident on goal and the rest look shaky at the back. A draw is possible but I can't call the game so no prediction from me.

When did Notts last lead a game going into half time? Can someone please tell me.

The performance by Notts early on was good, the players controlled the game but the headaches changed after Newport County changed their tactics.

After that it was all downhill.

What was a bright start was nothing more than a major disappointment. It almost seemed possible that a draw could have been picked up, the Dennis goal came from out of nowhere but the same old issue occurred at the back. The result wasn't acceptable.

Time to get on with things and focus in doing right by the performance on the pitch, the biggest issue has been players switching off and not tracking back to defend. Newport has to be different.

It's going to be a very slow start I feel but again an improvement since the opening game against Colchester United.

The pressure may be mounting the players to get their first win soon, as will the expectations of gaining promotion. Defensively Notts wasn't very good but its hard to be discouraged from the outfield play. Once chances was created, Notts looked bright and entertaining.

I would take a point here myself.

We need Yates, Grant and Hawkridge all on form and trying to drive play forward. Any news on Dan Jones yet? He would be a welcome addition to the back four and would give us some strengthening in that department.

Just get the job done Notts, I don't want to see a giant killing on home soil.

It's got to be another three points surely?

I barely noticed Hewitt's absence and I thought Milsom did a more complete job, did we miss Elliot at all? No.

We have played some good football this season, at times we may have been lucky but yesterday was not one of them games. We deserved the points! Well done Notts.

Hewitt has been in and out all season.

His absence is not worrying, we have plenty of capable players in midfield. I can see the game going various ways but I hope we have enough quality on the pitch to make it only one outcome. We need to grab the win!

If we can't beat Newport County at home I think I will accept it that Notts are destined to decline.

I just want to see effort and a decent performance at the end of the day.

I just want to say it, WE ARE STILL TOP OF LEAGUE TWO.

3-0 win over Exeter? Fantastic!

Its about time we thrashed someone in this division, great all round performance by Notts.

WE ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE! 

Do Crawley have any good strikers? If they don't I think it we will be fine.

If Stead didn't score the penalty it would have been a draw.

I felt Notts defended very well but lacked any spark up front, Forte tried but we desperately need another striker. Good team performance but I hope for a more polished performance all round.

I can see it ending a draw but we have to keep the run going for as long as we can. Fortress Meadow Lane!

4 hours ago, Chris said:

The good thing is that we have played better at Meadow Lane, so use the Chesterfield game as a base to instruct the players.

Agreed.

We just need to hold out for longer because we have the tendency of giving games a way. 

Very uninspiring performance but the players kept at it and got the win.

Port Vale don't look like much of a side in league two but I just hope nobody gets carried away. If we win a few or lose one, people just get all OTT.

Read the article Joe, Blink did a good job.

Why did you join prideofnottingham.co.uk?

I joined because it was time I got involved, I have known Joe from home games for awhile and he comes across as someone genuinely trying to help the club. I am quite put off from discussing things online, I much prefer the local or navi to air my views but the approach of the site makes me feel at ease to share my views. Just spending five minutes browsing I saw that my time would be well spent here!

What is your main highlight of being a member?

Well I am still new to the site, so nothing as of yet but I am impressed.

How much have you seen PoN grow during your time?

I have joined whilst PON has clearly been established with regulars who enjoy their time here, for this reason and the fact I am new I have not seen it grow yet. 

As a community, what would you say are the three core values to PoN and why?

Respect, admiration for the club we support and friendliness (we have opposition fans here!?!).