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Nice interview again Chris getting the perspective of an opposition fan. I agree that it is going to be a close game with maybe the odd goal deciding it. I hope that Notts will get that deciding goal. Vale like to play football so I think that will suit Notts. Most teams will play the high press against Notts & Vale will be no exception. I do think that Notts can change their tactics & style if necessary under Maynard, which is a good advantage to have over the opposition. I think the score will be a win for Notts by the odd goal. 2:1 Notts.

A Hurricane maybe heading out way. But by the time it teaches us it will be a Storm. Wonder if it will be named.

Gordon was a great capture for Notts when they managed to sign him. He will be an important part of the squad as the season progresses. With Jodi being injured Kellan's roll in the team will gain added significance. It is great that he is enjoying his football down at the lane. His presence in the team is another demonstration that the Notts squad is strong. This will bode well for Notts, with their ability to rotate players when they need to be rested or if squad members become injured.

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Fine day this Friday Afternoon

Update Jodi Jones. Out till at least January 25. Curtis Edwards. Out till at least January 25. Lucas Ness. Possibly available in a few weeks. Conor Grant. Swollen knee. Injury being assessed. David McGoldrick. Sore hamstrings due to tiredness.

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There could be a very strong storm, (ex hurricane) affecting southern parts by Tuesday or Wednesday next week. "1/3 Hurricane Kirk has strengthened to a powerful category 3 hurricane & this loop shows a clearly defined eye & Hurricane Kirk moving northwest at 10 mph in the mid-Atlantic"

This will be another important game for Notts to try to win. The win at Carlisle was a great win which demonstrated the quality of the Notts squad, but also demonstrated their ability to adapt to different styles of play. Notts need to continue that trait against Port Vale too. I suspect that Stuart will try to pick his strongest side once again. McGoldrick will figure after he has been rested in midweek. I expect that Robertson will maintain his place & continue his partnership with Palmer in midfield. I also think that Stuart will retain Austin & Gordon in the first 11. So my team would be Bass, Macari, Platt, Bedeau, Gordon, Tsaroulla, Robertson, Palmer, Crowley, Austin & Jatta. Subs, Slocombe, Cundy McGoldrick, Grant, Scott & Abbott. Key areas will be all over the pitch. Notts will need to adapt and change styles if required. I think it will be a close game but I think that Notts will edge it maybe 2:1.

The same could be said for the situation today.

I think Alex Bass's performance is the best match performance we've seen from a Notts goalkeeper for a while. It's great to know that Notts have a very competent number one between the sticks. Having a good goalkeeper not only prevents conceding goals, but also gives the defence in front of him confidence too. The back line needs a goalkeeper that can command his area & organise his colleagues in defence, & Bass is good at all those things.

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Your absolutely right @Wheelbarrow repair man There will always be interest from other clubs if he gets a good number of goals this season. Hopefully he'll help Notts get promoted so we can possibly hold on to him. Of course there will still be interest in Jodi & Dan & even with some of our defenders like Platt & maybe even Alex, if he keeps performing. But that's for the future to deal with. For now let's just enjoy what we have & what the possibilities are with this team.

Update on Alassana's goal total. He's been absolutely phenomenal.

@liampie sometimes if a player is in any doubt, kick it out or upfield. We can be pussyfooting around at the back to a high press then lose possession deep in our half. We had too much of that last season & we paid dearly. I loved the fact that Bass went direct & found Jatta who scored. We need to do a little more of that & keep our opponents guessing. But I do agree that a downside of blindly kicking the ball upfield does result in it coming back a lot of the time when a team is defending deep, like Notts were for a lot of the time in the second half. It's an interesting conundrum when a team is bent on defending its lead.

This side is Stuart Maynard's side & the side that he has built is proving very adaptable in changing styles and tactics if it is necessary. In the first half we saw the Notts County flair, in the second half we saw character, stubboness & grit to keep Carlisle out. Stuart has to take great credit in installing all these traits into the Notts team. He must be absolutely delighted with his players, & the owners must be delighted with him too

Is Alex Bass the best signing of the season?