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Your Monday Evening Weather.

Another great opposition view article. It is great to get the opposition perspective on the match tomorrow. Notts just need to play at their best against Carlisle. This match is going to be the hardest away match that Notts have faced this season. If Notts have to grind out a result & get a result ugly then so be it. A good defensive performance & a smash and grab win would be a good result as far as I'm concerned.

I love the football that Notts play nowadays. When they are on their passing best, it can be very fast and slick. Quick passing movement up front can open up defenses & create chances. But passing from side to side at the back when the opposition has a high press is dangerous & can be costly. Have you noticed we don't see a lot of offsides nowadays? That's all to do with the passing style that has taken over the game. I can remember passing teams such as Liverpool, Man U & Forest in the 60s, 70s & 80s used to pass it around, but most of the time the goalie would punt the ball or kick long from goal kicks most of the time. I've said it before & I'll say it again. I'd just like Notts to mix it up a bit. Try going long if playing short isn't working. Surprise opponents, don't let them settle combating just one style. That's why Jatta in the team is so exciting because he gives Notts that extra option to do that.

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If Notts have to satisfy the sponsors need & have the three different playing kits then so be it. Most clubs now have three kits with three different levels of sponsors. Clubs nowadays, especially in the lower leagues, need to make their money how they can. I applaud the Notts owners for doing this Incidentally, some clubs like Man City have FOUR playing kits.

Stuart may spring a surprise against Carlisle & play Martin from the start, however I think he will be on the bench once again.

Jodi Jones is a pivotal player at Notts & his absence through injury will be a big blow to the team & the supporters. Jodi has had so much bad luck in the past through injuries, however, he's had a new lease of life at Notts, & last season broke records, received accolades from his fellow players, football pundits & became the player of the season. The Notts squad is much stronger this season & I'm sure the team will work much harder to reduce the effect of Jodi's absence. I wish Jodi a speedy recovery from his injury & I'm confident he will come back better & stronger.

A player that will be making a trip back to Carlisle will be Rod McDonald. I'm sure he will feature in the Notts side at some point in the game.

Your Monday Afternoon Weather

Traveling to Brunton Park to meet Carlisle is always a toughie for any team especially for an evening kick off too I think that the Notts preparation for this match has to be spot on. The news that Jodi is out till the end of the year at least is a blow, however I'm sure the players will try to reduce the impact of Jodi's absence to a minimum. I believe Stuart should bring back Macari to start the match in defence with, Platt & Bedeau, with Bass behind them in goal. I agree that Robertson should start partnering Palmer in the centre of midfield. I would like to see Gordon play on the right & Tsaroulla on the left. I would have Crowley & Grant supporting McGoldrick up front. If Jatta is fit to be on the subs bench, that would be a big lift for the team otherwise it's Slocombe, McDonald, Hinchy, Abbott, Martin, Austin & Brown on the bench. I think that Notts need to start very well & ensure that they don't concede an early goal. Notts will have to be at their best in defence & in the midfield area, because I think that this match will be a physical & attritional battle. Notts have shown lots of character when the chips have been down & they'll need it here too. I'm sure teams have watched the Morecambe match & how they frustrated Notts for long periods. I believe lots of teams will try to follow Morecambe's example, & try to do the same to nullify the Notts passing & attacking game. Notts just need to battle hard & ensure they take the opportunities that come along. I'm hoping for a positive result. I would be pleased with a draw.

As @Fan of Big Tone is on his holiday, I will start this thread for him this week. Good Morning everyone. It was a very wet night here. It seems to have relented a little this morning, but the Sky is overcast & it looks like we may be getting more of the wet stuff. Is anyone from PON going up to Carlisle to watch the match on Tuesday? It's a very long way up there, & I believe it is always a tough match for any team going to Carlisle especially for an evening match.

Your Monday Morning Weather

I'm going to give Stuart Maynard credit for his substitutions that gave Notts the impetus to get the point that they deserved. Morecambe had a game plan and it very nearly worked for them but a bit of quality from Crowley when it was needed helped to get a point for Notts. Last season Notts would have lost a match such as this but this season Notts are made of sterner stuff. McGoldrick clearing off the line in the final minutes demonstrated just this.

The poll is now closed. Thank you to all those PON members who voted. I can announce that David McGoldrick was overwhelmingly voted the Pride of Nottingham's "Man of the Match" against Morecambe for his outstanding all-round performance..

Matty Platt has been a rock in the Notts defence and deserves to be in this shortlist. I would also go so far as to say that he holds the Notts defence together too. Jacob Bedeau has forged a very good defensive partnership with Matty Platt & Lewis Macari. Jacob also likes to foray forward when he gets the chance, so he also deserves to be on the list. George Abbott came into the side,& has fitted into the Notts system so well. He has made a big difference to the midfield with his tackling & calmness on the ball. Alex Bass has cemented his place as number one between the sticks for his consistent performances over the last month. But my vote goes to David McGoldrick because has been so influential for Notts over the past month with his leadership & work rate while leading the Notts line. He has been notable for scoring spectacular goals, creating goals for others, & last ditch defending on the Notts line.

Halifax may be a league higher than Notts, but the Notts Ladies gave them a run for their money today. Once again, the Notts defence was well organised and kept Halifax to just the two goals in the first half.Notts managed a goal of their own too. Chances were at a premium in the 2nd half with both defences dominating, although Notts had a chance to equalise in injury time. Notts should take encouragement from this narrow defeat, They kept a clean sheet in that second half which is a big positive considering the opposition today. It will be back to the league for their next match.

It ends in defeat & Notts are out of the FAWNL Plate.

The match ends in a draw which suits both teams.

Update

Substitutions for Notts.

Back underway. CMON U PIES!!