Robbie

Update. 65- Both teams trying to create chances but very much a stalemate. Barnsley 1 Notts 0 Update Substitution for Notts. 20 mins to go.

Update. Notts goalkeeper with another great save.

Back to it.

Half time Notts behind at the break. Nothing between the sides. Just a direct free kick goal separates the sides at HT.

Update. Goal to Barnsley. CMON U PIES!

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Update. It's a scrappy affair with the weather having it's part. Barnsley 0 Notts 0: 10 mins

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The Notts team tonight. Kick off will now be 8pm.

Notts going direct. Masson with inch perfect corners. Randall's goal should have stood.

Update. With more rain returning play has been abandoned for the day with Notts on 32/2.

Morecambe may seem to be in trouble at the moment & have their problems, but Notts must concentrating on doing a professional job on Saturday. We've seen in the past that teams that have problems can spring surprises. Morecambe showed a lot of character a few days ago after being 0:2 down & fighting back for a draw. Notts need to play at their best & field a strong team. Jatta & Jones may be missing, but Notts can still get a positive result on Saturday.

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I couldn't think of any more defunct Cup Competitions so I did some research and found, The Football League War Cup. Not to be compared to the Football League Cup. Can you believe that they held a cup competition during the War? I knew that some football matches were played during that time. I didn't realise that finals during the War were played at Wembley with 42000 in attendance in June 1940 & 60,000 at the end of May 1941. This is remarkable. "In the nine months leading up to the final in 1941, 127 large-scale night-raids had taken place, with London, the home of the final, being a regular target. This threat did not stop 60,000 people turning up to watch the game". despite the threat of an air raid. Football League War Cup - Wikipedia EN.M.WIKIPEDIA.ORG

@Chris why would someone do such a thing as that? Just imagine if an official in Brazil had melted down the Jules Rimet trophy that Brazil won outright for winning 3 World cups at the time.

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@Chris. Your not the only one when it comes to biting lips when sleeping.. I do it quite a lot.

The toss has been won by Warwickshire who have elected to bowl. Notts team below ????

I'm pleased that McDonald got 45 minutes of game time at Burton & performed well in that first half. Stuart now has more options in defence with McDonald & Cundy available for selection. As I have said every game, Morecambe must not be underestimated. They came back from two goals down against Fleetwood & showed plenty of character in doing so. For my starting 11, I expect that Notts will continue with the defensive partnership of Bass in goal, & Macari, Platt & Bedeau the back 3. Tsaroulla & Gordon the wing backs. Palmer & Hinchy in midfield with Crowley & Grant supporting McGoldrick up front. Like every side this season, Morecambe will probably sit back, employing a hard press & wait for opportunities.. Key areas will be defensively where Notts need to continue the good form, & upfront, where I don't think Jodi or Alassana will be available, & they will both be missed. I do expect a hard game, however Notts should win this one, if they play well. I'd be happy with a draw through. My prediction 2:1 Notts.