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Interesting remarks from the MK Dons Manager saying complementary things about Notts after the game to the media.

@Wheelbarrow repair man Jones's wife has had a baby, he's had no sleep or training done this week. That's why he wasn't selected to start. I think we have to give Maynard credit for his team selection today, Ashby-Hammond, Chicksen, Jatta and Austin all featured today. Ashby-Hammond distribution was good, couldn't be faulted with any of the goals, Chicksen has an assist, Jatta scores again, Austin scored and Jones came on later and had another assist. Chicksen played very well today and it was like old times with him just like he was playing last season. The side played with pride, passion and an intensity today which was most welcome. We lost some of that when Austin went off injured. Austin had been pressing so well before he came off. Bostock is not the same player he was earlier in the season. I thought Notts were unfortunate not to win the match and were let down by two avoidable defensive errors once again. I'm pleased with the result, we are mathematically safe for another season, we have an exciting player in Jatta to look forward to next season. Sort out our defensive frailties with new players and we will be a threat to anyone next season. The banner was unfortunate but soon got folded away when we scored. It is clear by that performance that the players are still behind Maynard and if we play like that for the last 5 games, I think he will still be there at the beginning of the next season.

Another angle of Jatta's Hateleyesk Header for our second goal.

Notts had a good day with the ball in a rain interrupted first days play against Northants in a 2 day friendly game.

Enjoy watching our three goals against MK Dons today. The goal by Jatta reminded me of Tony Hateley at his best. Looks like we've got a good outlet for next season.

Final score in regulation time Panthers 2 Clan 2 1 point each for the draw. Final score after overtime Panthers 2 Clan 3 Clan get the extra point for winning. The chances of Panthers making the end of season playoffs is virtually gone.

A much better performance by Notts today. It reminded me how Notts used to play earlier in the season. The first half performance was just what the fans wanted and we were unlucky not to be ahead at the break We went behind to a good goal by MK Dons but Notts got the deserved equaliser just before the break when Austin poked home. We started well in the second half and went ahead by a good header from Jatta from an excellent cross by Chicksen. After Notts went ahead they allowed MK Dons to dominate and 2 mistakes in our defence again let Notts down. Deservedly Notts got the equaliser late in the game, Jodi Jones crossing for Nemane to stroke home. The positive thing from this result is that we have avoided 6 straight defeats at home which would have been an unwanted record. The performance today gives me hope that things will get better at Meadow Lane. A good performance against a top four side just shows what this side is capable of. By the way, we are staying up ???? Forest Green and Sutton can only get to 51 now we are on 52

Goal number 3 for Notts. Nemane with the goal from a cross by Jones. It ends as a 3:3 draw

Goal number 3 for Notts. Nemane with the goal from a cross by Jones.

Another goal to MKDons. Our defence woeful. Notts 2 MK Dons 3 I'm sorry but why make substitutions to a side that was doing so well. Taking Austin off and Jatta absolutely criminal.

Goal to MK Dons 2:2

Jatta puts us ahead early in the second half

We are level. Austin with the goal. We are deservedly on terms at the break. We've dominated and Langstaff has hit the bar. Jatta had an early chance but the first half performance has been great Keep it up. CMON U PIES.

Goal to MK Dons on 18 minutes. Notts 0 MK Dons 1 Can't do much about that goal.

Today's team for Panthers

Four changes to the side that lost at Swindon. Great news. Cedwyn Scott on the bench for Notts. So pleased that Jatta is in for Didzy. Hopefully Jodi will play second half

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