Robbie

After today's results the League 2 table looks like this.

Notts could easily have won this match with more luck. Notts weren't at their best today, but I give a lot of credit to Gillingham for doing their homework on us & largely nullifying the threat from Crowley & Jones today. Notts had their chances in that first half & late in the second half & on other day those chances would have gone in. Tsaroulla hit a post, & Abbott could have done better in the first half Notts could be agreieved that they weren't awarded a penalty in the second half, & had a goal disallowed near the end. The Notts defence were solid once again, a positive they can take from the match. Notts did miss the threat that Jatta can give to defences. He gives an outlet to Notts & is a good finisher in the penalty area. Notts will learn lessons from this match. Notts go on to play Morecambe in their next league match, so there's a good chance for Notts to get back to winning ways next week. The only concern is the growing injury list with Jones limping off late on.

Overall, Notts were not at there best today but they could easily have won 3:1. If the chances had fallen to Jatta or McGoldrick, for example, they may have put those chances away, that fell to Tsaroulla & Abbott. The Notts defence was pretty secure with Platt, Bedeau & Macari very secure, apart from the goal. The midfield wasn't fully on it but you have to give credit to Gillingham because they generally nullified the threat from Crowley & Jones. Grant & Abbott weren't on it today either, & Palmer is not yet back to his best. McGoldrick was nullified too, although he did a lot of running today. Gillingham are the best side we've faced & we could easily have gotten something from this game with more luck. Lessons will be learned from the defeat. A draw would have been a fair result. Our best players today, Platt & Bedeau in my opinion.

Regarding the Austin goal that was ruled offside, the flag went up so late.

A first loss for Notts. Notts 0 Gills 1 Lack of finishing has let Notts down today. Gillingham have done a smash and grab on Notts. I think Notts have missed Jatta big time today. He makes such a difference with his height and the outlet he gives us upfront. And he's a quality finisher in the box. Jones getting injured late on is a big concern.

Substitution for Notts. Not another injury? Update.

Update. Notts score but it's ruled offside. Very late flag

Update.

Two substitutions for Notts. Notts 0 Gills 1

Substitution for Notts.

Back to it. No changes.

Half time Notts have had their chances & not taken them & find themselves behind at half time. Notts 0 Gills 1

Gillingham get the breakthrough. Notts caught square. Notts 0 Gills 1

Update Notts 0 Gills 0

Update. Notts 0 Gills 0

The match is underway.

Big day for our skipper Matty Palmer.

Notts team for the match against Gillingham today. No Jatta. On current form I think this team is our strongest side. Tsaroulla will probably be left wing back, Jones right wing back.

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I believe Bass, Platt Crowley, Jones, Jatta, Palmer & McGoldrick can be pivotal figures for Notts today. If those players can play at their best, I'm hoping Notts will get that important positive result today. Notts are due a win against Gillingham. This would be the day to do it. A big Notts crowd can be that 12th man today that can pull the players over the line.

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