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I do think that in this instance KN was justified in his criticism, however I think he goes too far in his protests, he ought to calm down a bit, getting sent to the stands doesn’t help the team, they need him on the touch line. Then again I suppose we’d be complaining if he stood docile and wasn’t passionate at least it shows he cares.

I am worried about this one, we never seem to be able to put in a good performance in front of the TV cameras, plus I used to work in Chesterfield and am still in contact with some ex colleagues who are spireite fans, they will give me grief if we lose. I might have to turn my phone off.

I find it amazing that they sell more tickets for this game than they do for some of their home games. It shows what it means to their fans and how important it is, I think this is communicated to their players which is why they seem to put in a super human effort when they come here, they always seem to be up for it more than our players. Hopefully that changes tomorrow,

Mansfailed have become a bit of a bogey team for us in the last few years I really hope that this game will be a turning point and the see saw starts to tip the other way. I do think we stand a better chance since Evans departed. They have drawn two since he left so hopefully a bit of doubt is starting to creep into the players minds. Heart says win. Head says draw at best.

My prediction: We will be winning 1-0, Noble will come on as sub in the second half and get sent off with ten minutes to go, Showumni will be replaced by Smith to try and preserve the lead, with our backs to the wall FG throw everything at us and we succumb to an injury time goal, two points lost, Twitter goes into meltdown, Noble becomes the new public enemy No.1 thus taking the heat off Collin for a while.

Glad he’s ok.

Turner was our “Captain Fantastic” a real leader on the pitch who inspired all around him. I remember he used to take corners and as he put the ball down he used to get the crowd going by doing a winding motion with his arm, as if to say “come on pump up the volume”, a great player.

Poor old Alan Hardy can't do right for doing wrong if he does nothing he is accused of lacking ambition if he goes for an expensive exciting flair player he is wasting money.

The lads scored 18 goals, how on earth can he have haters, it beggars belief.

I thought Jorge changed the game when he came on, hopefully his family problems are behind him, he’s back to his old self and ready to help us get back into the top three with his goals.

I think the delay in releasing the ball must be an instruction from the management team or surely they would tell him to get rid ASAP. It must be really difficult to hear all the criticism especially when the team win with a clean sheet but I believe he’s best served keeping stum, you’ve got to have a thick skin sometimes if you are a footballer.

No it wasn't a great match but 3 points were very welcome, we need to up our performance against Mansfield though because they are in good form at the moment and will be up for it. I wish the fans wouldn't be so quick to get on Collin's back, I really don't think it will help his game to hear the criticism at the match. I thought Jorge when he came on looked really back to something like his best, it seemed to give the whole team a lift.

We didn't play well especially in the first 70 minutes of the match, I though Grant coming on changed the game, it seemed to spark the team into playing better, in the end a win is a win, at this stage of the season it doesn't matter so much about the performance but 3 points were vital and we got them. I hope this gives us a bit of confidence, the Mansfield game will be massive.

Hi Chris I know I don't come on here much but this blog prompted me to want to reply, I hope you don't mind. Since my son died I have read a lot about depression and mental health and have come to the conclusion that a good therapy is to talk openly about it, as you have done before and are doing here. I don't profess to understand your feelings and anxieties because thankfully I don't suffer but I do think it is good to talk to family, friends and even publicly about how you are feeling, in that way people can give you support. My son had thousands of on line friends, hundreds of off line friends and a loving family but he didn't open up, if he had done things might be different. You've got lots of good friends and a wonderful family network who I know support you and are proud of all you do. If you are being harrassed by online friends, just block them or unfriend them, don't suffer it, don't engage with them they aren't worth the trouble. Sorry to go on but I just wanted to have my say, I hope it helps and I hope you don't mind me adding my thoughts. Take care, Tony.

I'm gutted he's injured, I'm sure he'd have been busting a gut to score against Crawley. Oh well, lets hope we can win without him.

Sounds like a quite a few clubs are strengthening their squads in the transfer market, I wonder when/if Notts will be making any signings. Thanks for the article @Joe Jones

It's interesting that he speaks several languages that might come in handy with our foreign legion.

I guess the proof of the pudding will be in the eating, Winter is obviously bulling up the appointment with all the right words let's hope for our sakes and the sake of the club he's right.

I understand that he is one of the lowest paid players and is great to have around the dressing room but playing wise he's getting too old I think.

I can forgive his disciplinary lapses, give him another contract Notts.

Nice article but it always makes me smile when every manager that comes in all the fans agree we need stability but as soon as things go wrong those same fans are calling for the managers head.

Izale had a very good game, I was pleased for him, he seems to be finding his scoring boots, long may it continue. It was unpleasant when Notts went 2 down and the crowd started booing and moaning at every pass that went wrong, I don't know why some people call themselves supporters as they don't support when the team needs them.

Yes thanks @notts-joe it works on desktop computer and also on phone now. must have been a dodgy connection last time.

Northampton v Portsmouth would be a good game to watch for a neutral.

Not sure whether it's my connection but the video won't load for me on my iPhone, I'll try the computer tomorrow.