Robbie

Another massive game on Tuesday evening for Notts against one of the leading sides in League 2. Swindon were beaten by league leaders Bromley on Saturday. They now have three defeats in their last five league games, however Notts will be preparing for a very tough game & they will be aware of how dangerous Swindon can be. Under Ian Holloway, Swindon have shown the ability to adapt from a patient attacking game to quick counter attacking football, while also displaying an attacking flair that has seen them score high numbers of goals, so Notts will need to be on the ball defensively. Notts played very well against Crewe & I expect Head Coach Martin Paterson will select an unchanged side on Tuesday. New signing Lee Ndlovu will probably be on the bench, which will give Martin different options at some point upfront. I think that Notts need to pressure Swindon from the beginning like they did against Crewe & try to get an early goal which would be so important. There will be times when Notts comes under pressure & they need to remain solid. A third league win in a row for Notts would help them overtake Swindon in the table & would challenge for a top three position if results went Notts's way. I do believe that Notts can get the win, but they need to be at their best. Consistency is the key. Notts have demonstrated how well they can play at times & if they play at their best they can beat any team in this league. But they need to be able to play consistently well at a high level.

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This is the League 2 Table after today's games. Notts are in 7th place.

It was a brilliant performance from the team today. Our defence midfield all did well, & the subs that came on didn't let the team down. If I was going to pick my Man of the Match it would be Tom Iorpenda. He seems to get better & better & I think that he's even a great loan capture just like George Abbot was last season.

A very good performance by Notts today. A clean sheet for James Belshaw & a vital win for Notts. It was a game where Notts created numerous chances & the final score of 1:0 to Notts could have easily have been four or five to nil. So who stood out for you today for Notts? I have chosen the starting eleven for you to choose your Man of the Match for Notts today. Those players are: Belshaw, Macari, Platt, Bedeau, Jones, Palmer, Norburn, Tsaroula, Grant, Iorpenda, Jatta.

UpdateA deserve win for Notts Final scoreNotts 1 - 0 Crewe

Update (86) Ness replaces Macari Notts 1 - 0 Crewe

Update(76) Dennis replaces Jatta. Notts 1 - 0 Crewe

Update (64) Hall and Kouhyar replace Grant and Jones Notts 1 - 0 Crewe

Update (59) Another great move results in Macari's shot taking a slight deflection & flashing inches wide! Notts 1 - 0 Crewe

Update (53) Jones and Grant link up brilliantly down the left and the latter lays it off for Jatta, who can't beat Lawlor from 12 yards. Notts 1 - 0 Crewe

(46) Back to it.Unchanged Notts 1 - 0 Crewe

Update Half time.A good first half display from Notts as Notts lead at the interval. Notts 1 - 0 Crewe

Update.(41) Jatta holds the ball up brilliantly, allowing Grant to release Jones down the left - but his cross has JUST too much on it for Iorpenda to score! Notts 1 - 0 Crewe

Update(32) Big chance for Grant after Norburn stood up an excellent cross to the penalty spot - but he can't keep his header down. Notts 1 - 0 Crewe

Update (19) Nearly a second headed goal for Jatta as he beats Demetriou to Jones' corner - but, under pressure, it goes wide. Notts 1 - 0 Crewe Update (20) Norburn hits the angle of bar and post with a superb first-time effort! Notts 1 - 0 Crewe

(1) Kick off.Notts 0-0 CreweUpdate.GOOOOOAAAAAL JATTA(8) A lovely move results in Tsaroulla digging out a brilliant right-footed cross for Jatta to nod home under pressure at the back post! Notts 1 - 0 Crewe

I think this signing of Lee Ndlovu is an acquisition right up Martin Paterson's Street. He's strong & powerful & a menace to opposition defenders. His physicality up front is something that Notts have lacked in recent seasons & I'm sure he's going to become a fans favourite. I don't think that he has come to Notts to just sit on the bench. Lee will ensure that there is plenty of competition for a place upfront. I'm looking forward to seeing him play.