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Match Discussion: Game 28 - Red Imps (A)
I would always take a point away from home. After we lost the focus in the game we could have easily lots the match. It was good play to get back into it, but it was not pretty football.
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Chris Buckley: Ryan Yates recall by Nottingham Forest makes no sense
I do hope for Ryan Yates sake the switch benefits him. I agree 100% with what you have written here Chris, it makes little to no sense. There must be more behind the decision to recall him otherwise I do feel he would be best having stayed put. There's little chance playing League One this season will prepare him enough for the Championship during the next campaign either.
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Match Discussion: FA Cup - The Bees (A)
Notts have to go for the win. It sounds like its going to be a good away game and our fan base is up for it. I think the players will lift themselves for the performances, we tend be fine during these types of games. A 1-0 win will do me fine.
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Match Discussion: Game 22 - The Mariners (H)
Just keep the play simple and work hard, chances will present themselves and if we are performing well they will be taken. I don't fear Grimsby Town at all. 2-0 home win for us!
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Match Discussion: Game 21 - The Hatters (A)
I listened to the game on the radio, Notts sounded like they put a very impressive performance on show and equally matched Luton Town. Things might not have gone in favour of them at Kenilworth Road but the result is one of the best this season. Notts have an amazing togetherness, in both team spirit and effort and Kevin Nolan must be delighted with how things are. I feel like I can start believing more that we are able to gain promotion, which we can sort the hoofing out once we are out of League Two. There's no negatives about drawing 1-1 to a side like Luton at all. We have nothing to fear against any side provided we respect the approaching opposition.
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Match Discussion: Game 20 - The U's (H)
Yesterday is the type of game last season we would have lost and I thought Notts did a great job at pulling ahead once they had scored. I did not see the penalty, so I can't call it but the referee did seem keen to award something in their favour. Thought Notts played solid in midfield but we do need to be more organised at the back as I am concerned about these daft penalties.
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Match Discussion: Game 20 - The U's (H)
Two half of good performances would be nice. The levels drop and its either a good first half and a poor second, or a poor first and a fantastic second. Those stupid flag runners best not be there, I think its daft for a team like ours.
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Match Discussion: Game 18 - The Robins (H)
Good win yesterday, second half Notts stole the show and played some very good football. First half we don't need to mention. I am still unsure how exactly we scored but I did think Cheltenham came back well. Even in the second half they didn't look like they was out of it, probably one of the better games at Meadow Lane.
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Lewis Thompson: Comparing Adam Collin and Ross Fitzsimons
Whichever goalkeeper you prefer, there is no doubt that Notts County have two very capable players in contention for the number 1 jersey in Adam Collin and Ross Fitzsimons, the debate on who should start has valid points for both keepers. However, I aim to explain the difference between the two and who I feel should be the first choice keeper for the Magpies. The knee injury to Collin during the 2-1 win over Barnet within League Two saw Fitzsimons step into the main role and during a heavy spell of pressure, he made several outstanding saves which kept Notts in the game. This was the first time that I had seen Fitzsimons in action and I was genuinely impressed with his reactions, as the game was played largely on the back foot for Notts after Collin was substituted. If he'd been on the field for longer, I would easily have considered him as one of the key candidates for Man of the Match. And I thought if this was the standard he set, well I really couldnβt see how Collin could force his way back into Kevin Nolanβs squad at all. Yet I wanted to write about this subject, but only after having enough time to fairly judge what Fitzsimons brings to the table. Fans who feel that the two keepers are like-for-like are wrong in my opinion, I feel Collinβs experience and age makes him a more polished keeper at this level. However, I certainly see the potential within Fitzsimons and I think overall heβs the much better shot stopper. That said, I disagree that he is better currently and I feel heβs lacking the understanding with the back four that Collin has established over the course of this and last season. I can fully understand why Nolan prefers Collin in goal, but being an unpopular figure at Meadow lane I donβt expect many other fans to give him the credit he deserves. Thereβs still time however for Fitzsimons to establish himself further, all depending on when Collin returns to action. It is quite possible that we might not see him for a few more months - I believe he was expected to be out for a minimum of 8 weeks which has recently passed. And there is still little news coming out regarding how serious his knee ligament damage is. If Fitzsimons can work on his consistency - as the past few games I feel heβs been quite shaky and I would also say he has shined as much between the sticks as I assumed he would have done - there might be a chance he will retain the position even after Collinβs return to match selection, but I donβt think this is all that likely considering. Collin is more experienced, heβs switched on and alert. This season alone he seems a much different character than he was in his debut season and I think the weaknesses such as his communication have largely been worked on. He seems more confident which I imagine can be hard when the Notts defence switches off, but again we have two capable keepers and the prospect of Fitzsimons is one I feel will only grow in strength during the coming games. I would also like to point out that the position is the most scrutinized positon on the pitch, with fans perhaps being unforgiving of minor mistakes. Fitzsimons has a valuable learning experience and I do feel he will take it, it just may take some time for him to establish the position for his own. Share your thoughts about this feature article on Pride of Nottingham by signing up to the website, visiting the forum and joining in the chat with hundreds of fellow Notts County fans. Fancy showcasing your brand or business on Pride of Nottingham? Click here to find out more about sponsorship and advertising opportunities with us.
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Match Discussion: Game 18 - The Robins (H)
It's got to be Yates and Milsom who pair in the centre of midfield. Who else is there Curtis Thompson? His days seem to be numbered at Notts. I also hope that Ameobi returns, we miss him when he doesn't start and no matter how well Stead plays, he just does not offer the same thing. Stead and Ameobi up top would be fine, provided he is fit enough.
- Kevin Nolan backs Notts County to react in the right way against Newport County
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Match Discussion: Game 15 - Cumbrians (A)
First half was dire, really there are worse words I could use to describe it with but I will stick with that considering people cant accept others point of views. I thought we played quite well in the second half and we scored a well worked goal. I do not see how Kevin feels we should have won the game because I felt the better team was Carlisle. I do think we matched them better in the second half and assumed control of the game well. Good point? Yes but the performance really needs to be consistent.
- Joe Jones: 'Notts County fans cannot be blamed for being overly cautious at times'
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Kevin Nolan launches tirade against Notts County online community
I fail to see how there's anything to complain about. If the club did not want pictures to be leaked of players then its for them to put in measures to prevent this from happening in my opinion. Nolan lost his head when he should have been talking about the upcoming game against Carlisle and I do feel he should apologise properly.
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Match Discussion: Game 15 - Cumbrians (A)
I do think the game will be close but I am going to call it a 1-0 win, with Grant getting the goal.
- Kevin Nolan launches tirade against Notts County online community