Robbie

Notts played very poorly today. There are no other words to describe it. The positive is that Notts found a way to win despite the poor performance. A moment of magic by Whittaker & a well taken goal from Jatta proved the difference today. Today I have included the starting eleven plus two players that came off the bench in the second half for you to choose your PON Man of the Match. Please make your choice & tell us why you made that choice. Those players are:- Bass, Gordon, Bedeau, Platt, Grant, Whitaker, Palmer, Johnson, Jatta, Abbott, Jarvis, Tsaroulla, Traore.

1.Scott Robertson 2.Lucas Ness 3.Lewis Macari 4.Jodi Jones 5.David McGoldrick 6.Rod McDonald 7. Sam Austin Sam Austin was not in the squad against Tranmere. He's had a setback & will need to have a scan. That's makes still 7 players out.

It was the worse performance in the first half from Notts possibly for several years. But Notts found a way to win with a moment of quality & magic from Charlie Whittaker & Alassana Jatta, his 18th goal of the season in all competitions. Last season it would have been certain that Notts would have lost that match. Now let's go to Fleetwood & play a blinder next week. I suggest they start with Tsaroulla & Traore in the first eleven.

League 2 Table Notts in 4th place on goal difference.

A VITAL WIN FOR NOTTS Mark Stallard: "It was so bad in terms of performance" Stuart given a straight Red card at the end.

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I think by what I've heard Notts haven't been good. Stuart has to change things in the 2nd half to get this vital win. Tsaroulla needs to come on. I'd bring on Triaore for Grant.

Update. Update. Mark Stallard: "How Notts have not conceded I do not know!"

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Update. Tranmere dominating the play at the moment.

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Underway at the Lane.

Crewe & Walsall have won their lunchtime games. Walsall increase their lead at the top of the league & Crewe move back into a playoff position. Latest top 10 League 2 table

The Notts team for today's match against Tranmere. Jacob Bedeau returns.

This match won't be easy for the Notts Women on Sunday. Worcester are fighting to avoid relegation & are sure to do everything they can to frustrate Notts. I'm sure Worcester will put ten players behind the ball and challenge Notts to break them down. On the other hand, Notts will have targeted this match out of their six remaining matches as a game they have to win, if they have any chance of finishing in 5th place at the season's end. I believe that this match should be a comfortable win for Notts. It may be a close first half, but I expect Notts's strength to tell in the 2nd half. Current Table.

Your Saturday Afternoon Weather

Pleased to say we are both feeling much better this morning after a good night's sleep. So we come to another weekend of Match days. The games seem to be coming thick and fast for the men & for the ladies. Can't believe there are just 15 games left for Notts & 6 games left of the season for Notts Women. Will be listening intently to the match today on Radio Nottingham. I think Dave Bracegirdle Mark Stallard have forged a very good partnership together as commentators.