Robbie

We had 64% of the possession against a league 1 club at their place & I was encouraged by the 2nd half performance, but in the first half we weren't so good. Martin put on Dennis, Hall ,& Gordon in the 2nd half & they did make a difference to the intensity, & Notts to their credit upped the ante & put Wigan under pressure for decent periods of the 2nd half. What I'd like to see is the HC changing things earlier when it is clear the starting eleven isn't firing on all cylinders. I would have made those 3 substitutions half way thru the first half. Doing that could have made the difference. There were 9 subs available tonight so 3 going on early wouldn't have put the team under pressure later on in the match or for extra time if the match has been level.

I think that Jack is a talented player & he was well worth the £100 million price tag. I don't think that Pep played him in the positions that allowed Jack to express himself fully. I do hope that he will flourish at Everton. I think David Moyes can get the best out of him. I also think that Jack can force himself into the England side again. I know that England would be better with him in the side. If things go well Everton could easily put a bid in for him & make the move permanent. Everton do have rich backers so I'm convinced it's not out of the question.

A narrow defeat tonight for Notts against League 1 Wigan. Notts were poor in the first half but came out & gave a good account of themselves in the 2nd half, hitting the post & creating several chances. The performance in that 2nd half deserved at least to take the match into extra time but it wasn't to be There were some good performances in that 2nd half. I've chosen the starting 11 & three players who came on in the 2nd half. The players for the vote are as follows. Roos, McDonald, Bedeau, Jones, Grant, Iorpenda, Luker, Palmer, Aljofree, Cotter, Bennetts, Dennis, Gordon, Hall.

Full time. A Wigan penalty scored by Paul Mullin decides the match in the 10th minute of the match.A poor first half by Notts in the 1st half, but Notts were much better in the 2nd half, & deserved to take the match into extra time but it just wasn't to be, however I'm encouraged by the effort shown by Notts in that 2nd half.

Update.Notts Unlucky not to score after more good work.Update.More drama in the Wigan penalty area. as Hall has a shot blocked.

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Update.More good work from Dennis.Update Substitution for Notts.

Update Notts much better this second half.Update.Another good move by Notts.

Update.Update. Substitutions for Notts

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Back to it.Gordon on for Cotter.Update

It was very hard first half listening on the Radio .CMON U PIES. Show us what you are made of in this 2nd half.

Here are the first half match stats.

Update Half Time

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Update.Penalty to WiganGoal to Wigan

Game on.

Notts team to face Wigan.

My Notts team for tonight.Starting 11. Griffiths Platt McDonald Bedeau Cotter, Hall, Iorpenda BennettsGrant, LukerDennisSubs, Roos, Norburn, Jones, Palmer, Jarvis, Aljofree, Gordon

I'm sure that all the members of the Technical Board are fully commited to it, & what it may achieve to foster continuous improvement, & help to solve any problems or issues that arise on the playing front. I think that is key to the success of the TB, & that's why I believe it will prove to be a success.

It's Matchday.Wigan v Notts. Are you heading there today?

The implication for a Club's season ticket holders, & away supporters is very concerning. How will clubs involved be able to sell the notion of a season ticket anymore? Also it will completely change the dynamics of the PL format. Football is all about playing at home & playing away. There is supposed to be an advantage to being at home with the home support & a different challenge when playing away. That will totally change with having a neutral venue. I think it will change the game for the worse. It will also not help the domestic game in the US either with foreign teams playing each other there on a regular basis. Personally I think that UEFA & FIFA should block it from happening, but we know they won't because as you say @Wheelbarrow repair man , money talks and has the final say

Brilliant things are happening with PON. I'm pleased that PON members now have more options, but I do like my existing ones. I love the topic option because you can see at a glance that there has been recent topic activity.

Result of today's Academy under 18s match: Notts 1 Rotherham 2

Owning or being a major shareholder of two different football clubs at the same time should be a no no & should be prohibited. An issue such as what we saw at Palace, shouldn't be just an issue with UEFA, it should be an issue domestically too.