Robbie

Looking at the latest scores with the top three winning and a gap opening up it looks like Notts need to concentrate on securing a top two playoff place.

A defeat for Notts today after they had Norburn sent off after 20 minutes after a 2nd yellow card. Notts showed lots of spirit in the first half & came back to draw at half time after going behind twice, but Chesterfield took control in the 2nd half & got the inevitable winner to inflict a 2nd home defeat in succession for Notts So who is you Man of the Match for Notts. There were certainly some good performances in the first half to pick from. There are the players that I have chosen for you to pick your favourite. I didn't include Norburn. Belshaw, McDonald, Platt, Bedeau, Tsaroulla, Palmer, Jones, Iorpenda, Tangen, Dennis, Macari.

Once again, a team has come to Meadow Lane & beaten Notts in the tactical battle. The Norburn sending off changed the game. When a player is on a yellow card they shouldn't do anything silly but Norburn throwing a boot off the pitch was a big risk to take. I thought that Chesterfield got all the fifty fifties from the Ref today. I counted 7 yellow cards & one sending off. Notts were always going to struggle to get anything out of this match after that. They showed lots of spirit in the first half coming back twice, but Chesterfield played well in the 2nd half & Notts only had one header on goal. We have to move on from this defeat. Hope the injury to Platt is not serious. At least Palmer got some minutes & Jatta 15 minutes or so at the end. Both players will be vital for Notts's chances in the last 10 games.

DEFEAT FOR NOTTS

(46) Back to it.Notts 2 Chesterfield 2

GOOOOOAAAAAL OWN GOAL.GOOOOOAAAAAL PLATTHalf timeWhat a half we have seen. Notts down to ten men after 20 minutes, but they have showed tremendous spirit to come back twice. An own goal from a Jones cross for Notts first goal, & another great cross sees Platt follow up after Dennis is denied by their goalkeeper, for the Notts equaliser in first half injury time.

It's a strong match squad. Great to see Palmer back alongside Norburn. And Jatta on the bench is a big boost. I'm pleased McDonald is back in the starting 11. Tangen makes his first start in a home match. Iorpenda in a more forward role could be a vital change too. Notts need to start well. The Match is underway.

Today's Notts team Palmer's back. Jatta on the bench

It is frustrating for fans when they want to be able to know exactly what the situation is regarding the state of the injuries & the Club is not forthcoming, but I do think that the Club is right not to divulge too much info to their opponents, especially the injury situation. What we can gather from the limited information from Martin is that the injured players are making progress to regain their match fitness, but Robbo's situation is less certain. As for Adam Hassell, I think he has grown into his role as a match commentator for Notts & his partnership with Stall is developing nicely. There's certainly a good connection between both of them which adds to the entertainment for listeners.

IT'S MATCHDAY COYP!!

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An interesting mini documentary on Notts from a Belgian football fan.

In this Country we had Hannah Dingley who was appointed caretaker manager of League 2 Forest Green Rovers in July 2023 for 13 days. This move made Dingley the first woman to take charge of a men's senior English professional football team.

Looks like we could see the biggest attendance of the season at Meadow Lane for this eagerly awaited clash with our local rivals Chesterfield..

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Update. After listening to Martin's pre Chesterfield press conference there is no update about whether any injured players will be ready for Saturday. There was no word on the extent of Matt Palmers injury either. Martin was keeping things close to his chest about whether any of those players would be available, so we will just have to wait & see.

Hi everyone. If you have time please listen to Martin Paterson's pre Chesterfield presser from the University training ground. It is about 45 minutes long, & Martin took questions from the local press & Students. Martin came across very well. We've certainly bagged a very good gaffer in my estimation.

Another mouthwatering derby awaits Notts on Saturday, when they meet local rivals Chesterfield at Meadow Lane in an early kick off. Chesterfield have won 2 of their last 5 matches with 1 draw & 2 defeats.They lost their most recent match at home to an improving Shrewsbury side 2:3.They currently stand in 8th place, 8 points behind Notts in League 2 In their last 10 matches Chesterfield have won 4, drawn 3 & lost 3. They have accumulated 15 points from a possible 30, scored 15 goals & conceded 12, so their form is mixed as they currently lie in 12 place in the form league table. Notts have failed to beat Chesterfield in their 3 league meetings since Chesterfield were promoted back to League 2. Notts have lost 2 & drawn 1 of those 3 games. Notts will be hoping to get their 1st win in four matches on Saturday. Notts were boosted by Ollie Norburn's return when he was influential in Notts win at Walsall last Saturday. They will be hoping that Matt Palmer & Alassana Jatta will be fit to return. Striker Lee Ndlovu is still serving a 3 match ban so won't be available. I expect that Head Coach Martin Paterson will make a few changes from the side that started against Walsall. We may see Tangen replace Hall, & Kouhyar replace Grant in the AM positions. We may also see McDonald come in for Platt in defence. It's another tough game & Chesterfield will make it very hard for Notts to get through them. Notts have to come out swinging straight away & try to get an early lead. Key areas will be all over the pitch, particularly in the Notts Attacking Midfield positions. Can they create enough goal scoring opportunities like they did in that 2nd half against Walsall? If they do I think that Notts can get a positive result.

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