McPie

Another good performance! momentum is building. Robertson was immense in the centre of midfield and the whole defence dealt with any threats. My vote also goes to Samuels Smith. His recent performances have shown he is growing in fitness and confidence. With Kanu improving game by game, Cooper and Finneran already started well and Mustapha waiting in the wings, looks like the Radar have come up trumps with the loans again!

Bolton Wanderers 1 v 1 Bristol City West Ham United 2 v 0 West Bromwich Albion Wigan Athletic 1 v 0 Bromley Wycombe Wanderers 2 v 2 Burton Albion (Joker) Fleetwood Town 1 v 2 Bristol Rovers Shrewsbury Town 1 v 1 Gillingham Barrow 2 v 1 Eastleigh Tamworth 1 v 1 Woking

They are not similar in playing style or ability I agree, I was thinking more in personality. Grant for me lacks the end product as did Namane.

I noticed those as well and I’m not sure it was due to tiredness though. It’s what is so frustrating about Conor Grant. He has technical ability on the ball, but lacks the ruthless instinct to make decisive passes or shots on goal. I just think it’s part of his personality. Reminds me a bit of Aaron Namane.

This was a dogged performance and despite Stockport having a lot of possession, we contained them for large parts of the game. While I don’t think anyone one player was significantly better than anyone else, the MOM for me has to be a defender. Samuel-Smith is improving game by game and was close, but I’m going for Bedeau he’s been pretty consistent of late and losing the captaincy to McDonald has affected his commitment to the cause.

According to the Bromley website it says “Bromley Football Club can confirm Andy Woodman is to depart his role as manager with immediate effect following the mutual termination of his contract.” Doesn’t quite sound like the sack, but a mutual agreement. Maybe their style of playing was suited to the NL and league 2, but doesn’t work in league 1.

Some really good individual performances in this match. Grants best game in a Notts shirt for me, Robertson was really good and Kanu did well and is improving with each game. My vote though goes to Finneran, he is full of natural talent, quality on the ball turns and drifts past players as though they are not there. He is surely going to be playing in the premier league before too long. We are extremely fortunate to have him on loan.

Lincoln City 1 v 2 Burnley QPR 1 v 1 Swansea City (Joker) Blackpool 0 v 2 Mansfield Town Bromley 1 v 2 Peterborough United Chesterfield 0 v 1 Crewe Alexandra Rochdale 2 v 2 Accrington Stanley Southend United 2 v 1 Halifax Town Yeovil Town 1 v 1 Altrincham

Bristol City 0 v 0 Sheffield United Norwich City 2 v 1 Portsmouth Barnsley 0 v 2 Cambridge United Leicester City 1 v 1 Doncaster Rovers (Joker) Leyton Orient 2 v 2 Blackpool Plymouth Argyle 1 v 1 Huddersfield Town Colchester United 1 v 0 Exeter City Crewe Alexandra 3 v 1 Rochdale

I like Finneran think he is going to be an important player for this season and scored a great goal. However, my vote goes to Cal Roberts, he played the whole game and was the one who was trying to make things happen. A real creative spark in an otherwise sub-standard team performance.

Blackburn Rovers 1 v 1 Cardiff City Middlesbrough 2 v 2 Wolves Huddersfield Town 1 v 0 Sheffield Wednesday Wycombe Wanderers 2 v 1 Luton Town Bristol Rovers 1 v 1 Barnet Cheltenham Town 1 v 2 Salford City Hornchurch 1 v 0 Eastleigh Tamworth 0 v 2 Barrow

We saw last night in the fans forum why the owners see giving Martin a new contract is good business. The good form of Lucas Ness was raised by a fan in the audience and highlighted how the dynamic with Martin and the recruitment teams works. With their data they bring the raw talent, the rough diamonds so to speak and Martin works with them so as to improve and to make them better players. We have signed a few this summer, so the future looks bright!

Finneran for me as well. When the team is not playing well it's the players with real class that stand out. As has been said before, only 4 starters in the team that beat Salford at Wembley. The team needs time to gel. I like the look of Mustapha, Kanu and Longelo. Generally, we need to show a bit mor composure on the ball rather than just panic first time punts up front to no one in particular. That's why Finneran gets my vote his composure to keep the ball and make the right pass is amazing for such a young player.

We only seem to interview a player after a game we have won. I can’t remember the last time we interviewed one when we lost. Other clubs do. Is it because they might reveal what was said in the dressing after the game？

Having drawn 4 of our first 5 games in league 1, have we learned the lesson from last year? Respect the point! It seems we have a team that knows if we can't win the game, make sure we don't lose it. That has to be basis for a successful season.