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It's much better than VAR, especially in terms of reliability. If the cost can be more practical, expanding it throughout the EFL would make sense. Otherwise, they could introduce it gradually in phases over a period of five seasons, delivering it to one league after the other.

The mindset of not taking any prisoners is present in Notts, especially when confidence is high. I don't anticipate it, but it would be nice to witness Notts beginning the game energetically and launching continuous attacks against Crewe. When Notts holds onto the ball well, it's the only aspect where we truly fall short. Against Wrexham, we displayed much more determination. Tomorrow's match against Crewe is crucial for our season. Managing the game and creating good chances will likely lead to a favorable result in the end.

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Blackburn Rovers 2-2 Norwich City Cardiff City 0-1 Stoke City Barnsley 0-0 Derby County Joker Blackpool 2-1 Bolton Wanderers Accrington Stanley 1-0 Crawley Town Barrow 1-3 Bradford City Dagenham & Redbridge 2-1 Halifax Town Southend United 0-0 Aldershot

There are already many insightful comments, and I agree with @Chris’s breakdown of yesterday’s game and the PON gaffer’s viewpoint. Gillingham wasn’t shy about bypassing midfield build-up, either by sending the ball wide or forward. Their first two goals involved some audacious touches that our squad wouldn’t dare to attempt. Notts would have overthought it and not taken the risk. We need to show more courage, not just in defence but also when shooting. Dan Crowley is the only player who will take a long-range shot when the opportunity arises. Perhaps David McGoldrick too, but in my view, he wastes many chances by focusing on shooting at the wrong times. Scott Robertson shouldn’t have been substituted yesterday. Despite some poor passes, he was the midfield link that drove us forward. David McGoldrick and Aaron Nemane should have been replaced, preferably with Sam Austin and Junior Morias. John Bostock didn’t perform well, but I don’t think there’s a suitable replacement. Jim O’Brien plays too far up, and while it was good to see him trying to give instructions, we lacked speed and urgency, which he doesn’t bring. He brings passion and effort. Our bench is weak, even after the January transfer window.

The top four professional English leagues are highly competitive. However, if you can earn money or have a wealthy owner, you’re nearly halfway to tackling it. Hiring a competent manager and paying for the best players you can afford makes it much more difficult for the smaller teams. That’s why I’m cheering for Luton Town to stay in the Premier League. Achievements like this make football a bit less unpredictable and cause a stir. Yes, teams usually face relegation, but even a single season in the Premier League can turn a club into a more powerful entity. I wish it wasn’t all about money and what you can afford, but occasionally a club will succeed on a tight budget and achieve great things, much like Leicester City and Brentford.

Philipp Lahm, the former defender from Bayern Munich and Germany, didn't commit a foul in the Bundesliga for 13 months from September 2015 to October 2016. This is truly remarkable given how physical football is. It shows Lahm's outstanding skill in understanding the game and tackling cleanly.

At present, every match Notts participates in is crucial to win. There’s no problem if we drop further in the league, provided we know we’ve given our all. However, our poor form could have been avoided. This is where Gillingham offers us an opportunity. They provide a chance to transform Meadow Lane back into an impregnable stronghold. If we persist as we have been, I believe it will be an opportunity for us to seize. That being said, Gillingham shouldn’t be underestimated. But if we create opportunities that hit the target, a favourable outcome should follow. I reckon Stuart Maynard is inching closer to his inaugural victory. Just two games in, he has the defence appearing entirely different. Friday is a significant match for us. Let’s seize the moment and support our team.

Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Stoke City Middlesbrough 1-0 Bristol City Blackpool 2-2 Oxford United Reading 0-1 Charlton Athletic Swindon Town 2-1 Salford City Joker Walsall 0-1 Newport County Altrincham 0-0 Rochdale Boreham Wood 0-3 Maidenhead United

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We are likely stretching the playing budget now, it’s beneficial that we have large crowds and that will greatly assist in being more competitive. I view the signing of Charlie Colkett as optimistic but more mindful of cover. He has the skill, but seems to fall short of reaching his potential. We have a good track record with not only rehabilitating injured players, but also getting the best out of them. If we can secure a decent ball-passing midfielder, who can stay injury-free and just patch that area until the end of the season. We can then assess his performances and worry about him not being up to the mark. It’s all up to him, he’s got to impress because we won’t sign him otherwise. Dan Gosling is the perfect example. How many of us thought that was going to be a fantastic signing?

Notts seemed to do fine in most parts of the match. We didn’t appear to be on the verge of conceding an easy goal and most of our play was upbeat. I believe our main downfall was how crucial decisions went against us, but that’s football. Robertson seemed very impressive against Mansfield, Jodi couldn’t do much as he was constantly being fouled. I believe if Notts had scored or if it had been allowed, it would be a completely different story. I don’t engage much on social media because there’s too much negativity from fans. We lost, but the team represented themselves well and Maynard has made us look more defensively solid in two games. The next step is to secure that first victory and hopefully, morale and confidence will increase, our season isn’t finished.

I’ve always enjoyed watching football, but I’ve never supported a second team. I just like Notts and my love for our history keeps me focused on the club. As a youngster, I couldn’t imagine life without Notts and I wanted to work in the sport. I’m glad I studied journalism at Leeds University because it showed me that my love is for Notts, not just football.

I’m not familiar with him, but he seems fast and scored that goal nicely. The problem is, Elisha Sam appeared strong but didn’t do much apart from a few amazing goals. Jata might be a different kind of signing, we’ll have to wait and see. I’ve liked how we’ve been scouting the National League for potential strikers. Sometimes the options there are limited, so I guess we’re thinking outside the box.

VAR in the Premier League could be improved by ensuring consistency in decision-making. This could be achieved by providing referees with more comprehensive training on VAR use. Additionally, the use of on-field monitors should be encouraged for referees to make informed decisions. Transparency could also be enhanced by communicating VAR decisions to spectators in the stadium. Lastly, refining the offside rule in the context of VAR could reduce controversial decisions. These improvements could enhance the effectiveness of VAR and its acceptance among fans, players, and officials.

I don’t anticipate Notts signing anyone today, as I believe our dealings are complete. It would be intriguing to see if anything changes, but I think it’s highly improbable. We usually conclude our business well before the deadline.

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On Friday, I took the train from Manchester to Nottingham. My dad collected me from the station and I returned to my parents’ house. Saturday was match day, which was a fairly ordinary game. I enjoyed the socialising afterwards, especially seeing Liam and Thomas. On Sunday, I spent time with my family before catching an evening train back to Manchester.

I understood the significance when it was brought up in the context of the Prediction League. When I began my blog, I requested members to follow it before I posted anything. I noticed that I received more responses during quieter periods because of this. We need to emphasise the importance of the follow feature. It’s quite useful and members can adjust it to suit their preferences. It’s very convenient.

It should have been a red card. When you’re a skilled player like Jodi Jones, referees don’t provide enough protection to prevent risky challenges. This is also true for Jack Grealish and other players who often get fouled. It’s not fair, but that’s how it is. Jon Stead was often fouled but rarely won a challenge. There’s no doubt, it should have been a red card, even in Sunday league football.

It was a good game, with both teams having chances. Barrow seemed vulnerable in the second half. We needed to be more courageous. I agree with many comments made earlier, so I won’t repeat them. We should have won. Jodi Jones tried hard to assist, but it was difficult with Barrow defending in numbers.

Cedwyn Scott could have made a big difference against Barrow, but we need to give players enough time to recover. We shouldn’t rush them back before a medical professional has cleared them and assessed the risk of further injury. We could use all the players who are out, but Notts can afford to give them time.