Robbie

Lunch is taken on day 3. Notts are 14 for 0. Six runs behind Essex.

The Notts starting eleven & bench for today's match.

Essex all out for 367. Lead of 20

Third day about to begin.

It's Matchday

Last season, after 42 games, Notts were in 15th place in League 2 having lost 19 games with a goal difference of 4 & points tally of 55. This season after 42 games Notts are in 6th place in league 2 having lost 12 games with a goal difference of 19 & a points tally of 68. That's an increase in the points tally of 27% compared to last season. Notts still have the playoffs firmly in their hands & even still have a possibly of automatic promotion. There is still lots to play for before the season ends. There will be lots of twists & turns with the top 10 having to play each other & points will be won & lost in unexpected ways. If you go by the stats the Notts team has improved markedly from last season. I also think that the overall standard of the league is much more equal than it was last season. Last term, there were around four teams dominating, but that's not the case this season. That's why even at this stage, up to 8 teams have a chance of automatic promotion, & Notts are one of them.

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Those two votes decided the man of the match. Whether it's 50 voted or just one voted, it still counts the same.

The poll is now closed. Thanks to all who voted. Much appreciated. I am pleased to announce that the Pride of Nottingham's Man of the Match against Salford is David McGoldrick.

End of the days play. Essex are 301 for 5, trail Notts by 46.

Look what has happened in the league today. Only one team in the top 7 won. Walsall have only won two of their last 17 matches. Bradford conceded five today. Notts are not the only side having problems. There isn't much between the top 11 clubs. In fact the team in 11th place still has a chance to get into the playoffs if results go in their favour. I don't agree that Stuart Maynard isn't good enough for this league. He's had lots of poor luck with injuries, not to mention refereeing decisions. Also, Notts have had just four games all season where they have been outplayed. out of 42 league games. I could reel off several reasons why the team has improved from last season. Those on social media calling out Stuart now failed to call out Luke Williams on the poor form that Stuart inherited when Luke left for Swansea. One improvement is the goals against being 43 when it was double that amount at the end of last season. If Notts fail to get promoted this season, it won't be a disaster. The team has improved & I'm sure the Reedtz brothers will strengthen the squad for next season. Lessons will be learned by the Notts powers that be & the Club will be better for it, but the season is not over yet. The club still has their playoff future in their own hands.

Not so good for Notts in the 3pm Kick offs. Walsall lost again. Grimsby drew. But Port Vale, Chesterfield, & Colchester all won. However, Notts still have their playoff future in their own hands. Up to date table after 3pm Kick offs.

Tea taken. Essex are 205 for 3

Good results for Notts. Bradford lost 5-4 to Swindon. Doncaster & Wimbledon drew 1-1. Top of League 2 after 12:30 games.

Notts all out 347. Lunch is taken. Essex are 54 for 2 in reply to Notts 347 all out.

Notts all out for 347

So the team hasn't improved from last season? The stats say different.

43 Goals conceded so far this league season, compared to 86 conceded last season. Massive improvement.

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