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Match underway. Swindon 0 Notts 0

Team News JATTA misses out due to his head injury against Grimsby. Robertson still out. McGoldrick leads the attack today. Hinchy starts too. CMON U PIES

A win today for the under 18s against Huddersfield Town academy.

On paper this looks like a good signing to complete the Notts squad. Jevani can play either on the wing, attacking midfield or as a striker. Jevani will give Stuart Maynard options during a game if I suspect that he will be on the bench to cover in case of injuries or changes needed tactically. I'm sure that Brown doesn't want to be sitting on the bench, and will try to prove a point by forcing himself into the side. Time will tell, if his loan to Notts will be successful, but his addition does strengthen the squad & that's what Stuart wanted.

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Confidence should be high after the win against Grimsby.The team that played Grimsby should pick itself if all are fit. There may be a question mark whether Robertson will play, however Notts will have the players in midfield that can come straight into the side if necessary, & still do a job for the side Swindon should not be underestimated & they will post a threat from corners, free kicks & down the flanks. If Notts can keep it tight at the back, Notts's attacking prowess should create enough chances to score a few goal. In hoping for a 2:1 win, however a clean sheet would be great.

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The U18 / U16 teams are busy on Saturday as they entertain Huddersfield Town Academy.

Macari was one of the very few success stories in defence last season. Now he is one of the first names written on the starting team sheet every game. The new season has brought new defensive colleagues for Macari, and he can only benefit from the better class of defenders around him. Lewis will be an important player for Notts this season and I believe he will improve as a player as the season progresses. The fact that he can play in a few positions in defence will give Stuart plenty of options too. Hopefully Lewis can forge a great defensive partnership with his defensive colleagues and produce many more clean sheets this season.

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George Abbott is a really good signing for Notts. He is extensively a defensive midfield player but can play in other various positions on the pitch, centre back & right back. On social media the Spurs fans think he a great prospect and coming from a PL Club where George has figured in the Spurs first team on occasions bodes well for his stay at Notts. I think Stuart may use him in the right back/ wing back position, so his signing will strengthen the squad in that area in my opinion. I don't think George has come here to sit on the bench & I'm sure he will be pushing hard for a place in the starting 1. The Notts style of play will suit him so I hoping that he will add something to the squad in the defensive areas.

The young man seems to have a very positive attitude and I believe he will fit into Notts County's style of play well. He also appears to be able to play in various positions, so my guess is that Stuart may use him at right wing back or defensive midfield area. Abbott hasn't come to Notts to sit on the bench & I'm sure he's ready and willing to play in the first team immediately if required. Stuart has a good strong squad to work with. If Notts can get another striker in that would complete the rebuild quite nicely. Exciting times ahead for this season is a distinct possibility now.

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@liampie the new fella will possibly be on the bench. He's very versatile and could fit into several different positions, so he'll be very useful.T The only concern would be, can he cope with the physicality of league 2?

I'm really pleased with the players that the recruiters have managed to bring into the Club. I believe the squad has been strengthened by these signings too. I also believe that the Club made the right decision to release the players that they did apart from Macca of course. It is always sad to see so many players go, but they will always be remembered for what they did to get Notts back into the football league. I would like to see another striker come in before the transfer window closes & I pray that Jodi & Dan will stay As far as the match against Swindon is concerned, it's a good opportunity for Notts to get their first win of the season away. If Notts play as they did against Grimsby they should get that win. Keeping tight at the back is essential because Swindon cannot be underestimated. A 2:1 win would be great, a win & a clean sheet would be even better.

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The Nest seems to be doing well again hosting Newcastle fans going to the Forest Newcastle match tonight. More money in the Notts coffers.

Looking forward to the match. Notts need to carry on with the form they showed from the Grimsby match into the Swindon game. Showing good consistency is the key to success. The team that played Grimsby picks itself, however If Robertson isn't fit, Hinchy can replace him. Key areas for Notts, combatting crosses from corners, free kicks, & in open play from the flanks. Keep concentrating at the beginning of each half and in injury time of each half. Would be great to keep the unbeaten run going. I'm hoping for are 2:1 or 3:1 win. A clean sheet & a win would be even better.