Baffled by the criticism of McD tbh. He shone like a beacon in the 1st half when Bedeau was getting fleeced down that left side, often because Jones offers him no cover at all. Ness misplaced headers and passes but Rod McD won every aerial challenge and cleared the danger numerous times. After 30 mins I got a text from a mate in the Family stand saying “good job McD’s turned up”, to which I replied “he’s the only 1 playing at the moment”.

He was composed on the ball and hit the 2 best long passes of the game. I think he was maybe a tad flat footed for the winning goal, but again there was just no challenge, tackle or awareness from the team in the build up.

On a day where several were way off the pace and lacked the guile and tenacity required, I’m not sure how McD can be singled out for criticism. Have a look at the video, he was immense for the most part.

FWIW I thought RodMac was fine. But a 6/10 maybe and a typical first game back from injury after a long lay-off.

It's a trajectory he has to go on, and lets hope he's at his best by the time the play-offs arrive. With Platt out we need him to have any chance.

I don't think we lost because of the backline yesterday - like Cambridge we just couldn't make the ball stick further forward

2 hours ago, YoopEyes said:

Baffled by the criticism of McD tbh. He shone like a beacon in the 1st half when Bedeau was getting fleeced down that left side, often because Jones offers him no cover at all. Ness misplaced headers and passes but Rod McD won every aerial challenge and cleared the danger numerous times.

I don't think any other defender caused so much stress at the back, his clearing seemed thoughtless and the amount of poor passes he made I ended up losing count. I did notice his leg strapped up with tape, so maybe he's playing through an injury but he was poor all through the half he looked a major liability, and none of his headers were directed to safty but the Barnet players.

27 minutes ago, McPie said:

There has to be something wrong when Bromley can get promotion with their limited resources and we with bigger crowds and better resources fail.

Bromley FC, under manager Andy Woodman, employs a direct, physical & highly organised style of play often utilising a 3-5-2 or 5+4+2 formation

Bromley focus on defensive solidity through a mid-block, quick attacking transitions, set-piece dominance, and effective use of target men, making them difficult to break down and highly efficient in the EFL. 

Wimbledon & Port Vale utilised a similar system and they were successful last season.

Playing our own style we have never effectively replaced Ruben & to a lesser extent Crowley, so Notts don't get the consistent penetration which they used to enjoy with those two guys in the side.

I don't know.

The problem with the play-offs is that you have an opponent!

Usually one that really, really wants to win and to beat them you usually have to want it more. It's as much about will as it is about skill.

It's not about being 'nice' or 'nasty' but you've got to be really competitive and it doesn't look like we are (again).

I’m not sure how much form counts in the play-offs. Take last season, Chesterfield were the in-form team whereas Walsall since January had been struggling, yet they won 4-1 overall and were than a tad unlucky to lose in the final.

We have been a bit better this season against the stronger teams in the division overall and on our good days we can compete with the best teams in the division. For me we should almost go into them with a nothing to lose attitude, no sitting back playing for 1-0s. Go man for man, press hard, front-foot brave attacking football. If we lose we lose but at least do it having tried to be positive.

Jatta back will be a massive boost and if we can get Tsaroulla, Tangen and Robbo back too I’d be even more optimistic. If it is to be play-offs I’d be more hopeful than last season so that’s something (assuming we avoid Salford!)

I totally think you can get out this league playing the way we do, just my opinion, I think we are just a couple of pieces short in the puzzle. At the start of last season, we had the luxury of both Crowley and Didzy in the attacking midfield roles… It’s tragic that Crowley has only started 13 matches for MK this season and spent more time off the pitch than on it. I hurts me to think where we’d be if we had players with the quality of these two...

No idea if we missed out on certain targets, I think we probably did due to the late loanee signings, but going into this season and basically asking a handful of very inexperienced 20-year-olds to shine in this position was too much.

I felt Martin Paterson got his post-match comments wrong, he spoke about how we need to avoid excuses but seemed to put blame on the younger players. For me, it's the senior players letting us down and instead the younger players who are giving us hope. Tom Iorpenda and Jayden Luker (when he came on) did well, it's players like Rod McDonald, Jodi Jones, Matt Palmer, Matt Dennis and Lee Ndlovu who could do better.

The passing mistakes were throughout the squad, and I did note that Barnet players tended to go into challeneges with quite high feet.

They played like they wanted to win, but in a means which frustrated our players. I am sick of seeing players scrobbing, and being mardy about who should make what run/movement when they aren't exactly playing to the standard they can. I commented to my son, three senior players constantly have wobbles about aspects of the game and whilst this is signs of frustation, it's going to affect the team.

Some of the chances we had should have been taken better. But when we passed poorly and didn't defend well, we gave the opposition team an advantage.

I think we should have been bolder with the changes, Jones should have come off much sooner. We should have kept Keanan Bennetts on. Maz Kouhyar who I normally would praise, tended to make foolish decisions when dealing with a very tall counter part. He doesn't have the pace, direct skill going forward to outbeat a player like that, yet he constantly tried to do the same thing only to be shown up.

The moment Maz did try something different, something which protected the ball and his position, he got past his marker.

Matt Dennis reminded me of how Alassana Jatta sometimes appears disinterested, showing little movement and no pressing. Just running and looking an empty threat.

I tend to agree with @Sheffield Pie with his summing up of Notts's chances of automatic promotion. A couple of good additional signings might give an opportunity of making the playoffs at least.

There are up to 16 teams above and below Notts that will be challenging for either a automatic promotion place or a place in the playoffs. Half a dozen of those teams could go on a decent run. One of those teams has to be Notts which at the moment is a bit of a stretch.

Promotion is definitely achievable, but it’ll come down to a few key things. Consistency is the big one — cutting out the dropped points against teams in the bottom half and turning draws into wins.

Keeping the defence tight while maintaining our attacking style is crucial, especially away from home. Squad depth will also matter as the season wears on, so smart rotation and avoiding injuries could make the difference.

If we stay in touch with the top seven, build momentum at the right time, and hit form going into the run-in, there’s no reason we can’t push for the play-offs — and once you’re in them, anything can happen. Come on you Pies 🖤🤍

You know we tend to lose hope for a burst of good results to change our mind, then a run of form in the opposite direction tends squash all hopes. I think if Cambridge United win on Tuesday, then automatics go out the window. I can't see a means to get back into that picture with two games, we are relying too heavily on other results and our own for that to be realistic.

The issue is, if Grimsby Town win then it could put further pressure on us to even reach the playoffs and in our current form even that is questionable.

As fans, we should ignore the bad results and support the team for the next two games. Then try to enjoy reaching the playoffs, but I think our form needs to improve in these remaining games, as does the level of performance. Defend like we are right now, it's going to be quite an uphill challenge. Even if Cambridge and Grimsby draw, I think Salford are more likely to push for 3rd than we are.

Notts lacks the fight, will-power, team focus and defensively we are not good enough to cope when pressed.

At least for the automatic spaces, but I do acknowledge it's a funny old game and you can't say otherwise until it's mathmatically impossible. I just base my thoughts on what I see, how things are unfolding and what seems most likely.

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Watford 1-2 Sheffield United

Exeter 0-2 Stockport County

Mansfield 1-2 Luton Town

Fleetwood Town 1-2 Chesterfield Joker

Oldham Athletic 1-1 Salford

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9 hours ago, Robbie said:

I still believe that the continental style has had too much influence on the English game. Bromley have shown that the physical approach & direct style is still effective & can bring success.

Well it's a world game @Robbie. We spent a couple of decades seeing England humiliated on the international stage and our club sides went backwards until we caught up for skill, technique and tactics. The top Prem sides will never veer too far away from competitive levels of those 3 things. And naturally there's a trickle down the domestic leagues.

I think Bromley will be coming back down with a thud. I wouldn't want to pay to watch them.

12 hours ago, theAnticlough said:

I think Bromley will be coming back down with a thud. I wouldn't want to pay to watch them.

Totally agree @theAnticlough

I'm also tracking Wimbledon who have been dropping like a stone - a couple of good games for Exeter and they're straight back down as well

IMO, the biggest problem at L2 level is the officiating - too many players who can't play football are allowed to make a living at the expense of those that can

I agree with you to a point @Sheffield Pie but other players suffer the same treatment and manage to stay on the field. Jodie Jones takes some knocks when he’s playing but comes up with a worldy and that’s the way to deal with it rather than seeking retribution.

Who can forget the horrendous treatment Jack Grealish used to get every match getting kicked all over the park but he just got on with it and answered in the best way by showing what a great player he is.

Jatta needs to learn, however you cant deny his goals have got us in the position we are so he is certainly an asset he just needs to channel that aggression as others have said.

The sending offs at times this season have been a concern, but it's not just Alassana Jatta, but others like Ollie Norburn.

I wasn't that annoyed by Norburn's second sendiing off, in a short space of time, but Jatta's antics do put us in a situation where we would be better off with him than without. Norburn's position in the squad is a luxary, with the amount of players we have and I don't think players who are given suspension for silly red or multiple yellow cards should waltz straight back into the team.

Though, I don't hold it against them. Albeit it is still different when the event is avoided.

I have a strong feeling he will be departing after the end of this season, some seem to think his injuries will put clubs off but I can see teams being interested in him. It would just be a shame to see him leave on a free, because there is value in selling him and it could be re-invested.

I can't say much about the incident, as I haven't seen it but many who did seem outraged and annoyed by it which I fully understand.

Alassana Jatta has to take responsibility for what he has done, because he keeps letting this sort of behaviour affect not only himself but also the club that employs him. His suspension has come at a bad time, and letting him go does feel like the right choice, although I do think we are a better side when he is focused and fully committed.

I do not feel he is fully behind us based on how needless that card was, especially at such an important point in the season. It is a real shame that a fee now seems very unlikely.

Anyone able to name the scorers? I was probably there (had a junior season ticket) but can't remember anything about it. Some incredibly memorable games that season but not that one!

Looking back at the records, this was one of only two wins in the last 11 games of the season. A stronger finish and we might have ended up in the top half, above Forest.

Conscious as I'm typing this that it's ancient history - the equivalent of me in 1982 hearing from some old guy about the inter-war years.

Final score .

Bromley 0 Cambridge 0.

Bromley have still not secured promotion. Notts can still overtake them if results go in Notts favour.

The pressure is back on Cambridge. They do have an awkward last three games & Bromley's last two are not a given

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With three games left this season, it feels likely that MK Dons will secure automatic safety. The team that ends up joining them, along with Bromley, looks set to be either Notts or Cambridge United. We have dropped a lot of important points, especially in matches where we should have done better, and it has left us in the usual position where the players now need to fight for every inch to rescue what once looked very achievable. Promotion to League One had seemed within reach, but we have made it harder for ourselves.

If some of the January signings had arrived earlier, which I know was probably not possible, I do think the squad would have been stronger. The Cambridge United match felt like watching Notts at the start of the season. Nothing really clicked for long spells, but there were small signs that something better could come together.

We’ve been inconsistent & largely unpredictable all season. Thus, we may well string 3 wins together - as we have on a few occasions already. We have a habit of pulling rabbits out of hats.

I remain cautiously optimistic, but anything other than a win tomorrow, pretty much, extinguishes any prospect of automatic promotion. 7 points might still be enough, 6 won’t in my view.

The concern will be L1, should we get there. Having watched Luton v Stockport last weekend, (as well as the more “rural” approach of Mansfailed), I’d say we are miles off either of the standard required. They all movethe ball forwards quickly and accurately. The pace of the game, physicality of the defenders and the energy & movement in midfield is a cut above anything in L2, by some distance tbh. Interesting to note that my “Stags”mates rate Abbott very highly in the energy, mobility and skill departments.

I've scoffed at people calling the club's finances "sustainable" before, but this puts it into perspective. How on earth does a club as small as Port Vale lose 6 million in a single season? Were they paying Championship wages? Were fans getting in for free?

Port Vale losing £6 million for the privilege of one season in League 1 was so not worth it. Fleetwood with a small fanbase and such big losses isn't good either. In fact it makes for pretty dreadful reading, a bar chart with the bars all facing the wrong way... Who'd be a football club owner eh?

@menzinho The finances refer to 2024/2025 season. Port Vale had been an EFL1 club.

A reminder to all that Morecambe, FGR and Carlisle have slipped quickly from EFL1 to National League status very quickly.

Disgraceful! And now they have Essex's finest ****head as the owner.

Wait for them to become Chelsea's reserve team and rely heavily on the connections of his playing days, if anyone thinks John Terry owning a football club is a good thing needs to be mindful how this may potentially unfold.

The footie result yesterday was gut wrenching...but the level of money being thrown at Salford is also key. £3.4m at least 2.4 times the level of losses at Notts.

Oh for a Didzy to have come back in January to have helped us.

It's why they brought in those other moneybags I wish not to name, in order to further band roll the club but that indidual appears to be only want involvement when they are higher up. The amount of losses is a disgrace, and I don't see how it's fair to bank roll that amount of debts.

I hear someone saying, hold up, wait a minute....

Our owners wiped off a large amount of historical debts that were deliberately hidden during multiple takeovers. There's a difference between covering past debts due to mismanagement, and a club over spending to buy themselves out of a league they shouldn't even be in. Their rise to the EFL wasn't amazing like it was portrayed; it only happened because of the involvement of the squad of 92. I have more respect for Hashtag United.

Clubs don’t get to use it freely. Typically they must prove:

They have no fit professional goalkeeper available

The situation is temporary

The loan is short-term (often 7 days at a time)

Absolute Rubbish, not been thought through at all.

26 minutes ago, Michael D Pie. said:

Clubs don’t get to use it freely. Typically they must prove:

They have no fit professional goalkeeper available

The situation is temporary

The loan is short-term (often 7 days at a time)

Absolute Rubbish, not been thought through at all.

I'm sorry but if the absence is due to a suspension for serious foul play, the club should forfeit the use of a professional goalkeeper. Injuries yes, suspensions no.

12 hours ago, theAnticlough said:

It's an extension of the overprotection of keepers I think.

Mark Stallard made comments about the keeper that came on for them, and that's probably their excuse, but it's not good when the offending player was sent off. It's no punishment to allow them to bring in a replacement; they should have addressed this in the extension window.

It's not an injury, or a reasonable alloweance.

Effectively they might have well had undone the suspension, because bringing in a replacement effectively does this.

This is an overreach and a clear instance of Cambridge United abusing the loan system to rectify a behavioral decision. As their keeper didn't have to hand the ball, it was an incredibly stupid action which should be correctly punished. Unfortunately, this is a get out of jail free card for them. The fact they have been allowed to unfairly bring in a keeper to replace a suspended player is an absolute joke.

8 hours ago, Michael D Pie. said:

@Chris you can't beat quality food, and it sounds like you have a gem in Mark who really does sound like a Saint, good people like him are a Godsend. Looks like morning into early afternoon is you best bet to be rain free, so make the most of it my friend. 🌥🌦🌧

Mark has always been like family to me. Although we drifted apart a few years ago, he has consistently provided support-not just for me, but for my entire family. I wished he would consider coming back here, because he massively cared and tried to help.

He's a very good chef though, and I have enjoyed home-made food made by him such as burgers. I don't know anybody who focuses so much on the quality of his food, or what goes into his meals. He doesn't just put anything in, but what is quality and fresh. Hopefully, he manages to get his portable business going one day because I have no doubt it would be a success.

Morning all, the next few days are going to be busy for us, we are going away until Sunday, we’re meeting up with 14 old friends on a campsite and having a meal on Saturday organised by yours truly, you can’t believe how hard it has been getting this meet up together to everyone’s satisfaction and finding a restaurant to accommodate us.

I just hope the weather stays fine for a few days, we’ll be in a static van the rest are in motorhomes and caravans. Sadly it means I’ll miss the match on Saturday which is really bad planning, it didn’t seem so important last year when I was planning the trip.

20 hours ago, Chris said:

He's a very good chef though, and I have enjoyed home-made food made by him such as burgers. I don't know anybody who focuses so much on the quality of his food, or what goes into his meals. He doesn't just put anything in, but what is quality and fresh

You are well blessed @Chris having such a wonderful person in your life. Our second Son is just the same, he always uses the best fresh ingredients and spices, the aroma when he is cooking makes ones mouth water. I wish him well with the portable business, our son is looking at the same and making chicken and vegetarian wraps, spicy and non spicy. Another possible Gordon Ramsey 👨‍🍳 🤔

@Fan of Big Tone i hope the weekend goes well, the forecast is good 👍 🌤🌞

Just back from walking the dogs, the weather is beautiful, with the birds singing and the wind whispering through the trees. No one else here, just me and the boys, soooooooo peaceful and tranquil. Have a good day everyone.

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38 minutes ago, StarkMallard said:

Not a fan @Chris?

🤔 What gave you that impression?

38 minutes ago, StarkMallard said:

but at least he's putting something back into the game (and let's be honest, the 14 million will be just the start with the money lower-league teams lose).

He's estimated to have near £40 million-pounds, but that's not enough for a League Two team. He could have more or less, but without using his connections he's got limited time to put his money where his mouth is. I am surprised he's even past the ownership approval based on all this. The remortgaging of his house, has gambling issues, and is involvment in risky cryptocurrency plans.

There's a lot being said about his house recently, but during his playing days he was connected to alsorts of dodgy stuff.

Do you think you ought to put allegedly after some of that @Chris . 😂

5 minutes ago, Fan of Big Tone said:

Do you think you ought to put allegedly after some of that @Chris . 😂

It's all true, and factual, so not this time. Nothing allegedly about it, there's videos of him doing naughty things, he's even joked about some of his past habits on podcast, one where he was joined by Robbie Fowler. Sniff... Sniff...

I’m bored with the Maynardball love in. He was dire for us, he had no charisma and no plan b. Come on the Dale 🔵🔵

1 hour ago, Paris Sandwich Man said:

I’m bored with the Maynardball love in. He was dire for us, he had no charisma and no plan b. Come on the Dale 🔵🔵

I know how you feel, but I wish him well personally.

I wouldn't go as far to say I am a York City fan or they are my second club, which seems to be a common thing for Notts fans to be saying. I want York City to succeed as the underdog and a former club that once was in the EFL. I do care about Rochdale, it's a scummy area and the club are where they deserve to be. I hope they sink in the playoffs.

It's been another epic NL season, hasn't it?

It hasn't quite got the glamour or name recognition, but I think York v Rochdale has surpassed County Wrexham as a contest. Mainly due to it going on longer and the two facing off in the last game of the season.

I've been backing Rochdale. Yes, it is a very scummy place and that's where my pity kicks in. But once you get into Spotland, it is a very tidy, compact ground and I enjoy drinking in that big club bar they have on the corner.

They were bombing along til Toby got injured. I think he was there secret weapon, so many assists from RWB.

As for SM, I hated his era at Notts from start to finish. Especially the start and finish! The shock at the appointment (I genuinely thought it was a joke). The first plummet down the league the first season and the submissive, passionless (pathetic really) play-off campaign....kind of a bad experience, all round.

Two games tonight in League 2, Tues 14th April, that could affect Notts.

Barrow v Oldham

Chesterfield v Grimsby

It's a good night for Notts after the Tuesday evening games

Barrow 3 Oldham 2.

Oldham can no longer threaten Notts for a playoff place.

Chesterfield 2 Grimsby 1

A win for Notts on Saturday & Grimsby, who remain in 8th place would need to win all their remaining games to overtake Notts.

I think that Notts are virtually secure of a playoff place.

Yes, well done Barrow. Oldham's run seemed to end with us - must've gone to their heads

I like where Barnet are sitting, because it makes Saturday a real play-off game in itself and a chance to see where we truly stand

2 hours ago, YoopEyes said:

I must admit, I’m puzzled by the veiled criticism of those who choose not to vote on this occasion - first time I recall it happening. Thus, I’m not sure how it can be “predictable” that some people have abstained.

Why does there have to be a MOTM, come what may? It’s a totally arbitrary, subjective decision. There is no compulsion for an individual to be singled out in a team event, in any game tbh let alone a desperately poor collective performance.

If you feel the need to name a MOTM irrespective of nobody earning or deserving it, that’s entirely a personal matter. Seems odd to imply that others have failed in their responsibilities.

Oh dear, I don't know how anyone can respond to my 'everyone's got the right to abstain' with a set of OTT comments like that.

The whole thread is just a bit of fun on the best (or least worst!) player on the day. Chillax!

Well, it’s all cool here, no problem.

It’s not OTT - just a different perspective, particularly in respect of the “predictability” reference, that’s all. It may well not have been intentional but it sounded a tad patronising. Happy to leave it at that & move on. I just read it differently to spirit intended.

The poll has now closed. We have a tie for first place this week.

I'm pleased to announce that Matt Palmer & young Luke Browne share the Pride of Nottingham's Man of the Match award against Cambridge.

Credit @ARLukomski

At the end of the day Notts were missing lots of first team players in key positions. It's obvious that the squad as a whole isn't strong enough, & this has been the problem since Notts got promoted. I believe it's a big reason why Notts don't seem able to play consistently well over a full season. Six wins and six defeats in their last twelve matches demonstrates this failing very well.

2 hours ago, Robbie said:

At the end of the day Notts were missing lots of first team players in key positions. It's obvious that the squad as a whole isn't strong enough, & this has been the problem since Notts got promoted. I believe it's a big reason why Notts don't seem able to play consistently well over a full season. Six wins and six defeats in their last twelve matches demonstrates this failing very well.

Yes and maybe any team will drop off missing half of its starting 11

Platt, Robertson, Tsaroulla, Jones, Jatta

....and then the first reserve for Platt - McDonald. And maybe Tangan could be considered a starter.

It adds up to a massive blow. We had Belshaw, Beseau, Macari. Palmer, Iorpenda + reserves on Saturday.

We have been ravaged. It's desperately bad luck and MP, Monty, the players left, deserve a pass. But better not to feel sorry for ourselves - there's still a promotion out there to win.

Morning all, how are we all feeling? If you’re anything like me I’d say pretty deflated, huh?

I guess after 60 odd years of supporting Notts I ought to be used to days like yesterday but it still hurts. On the bright side all is not lost we can still do it, if not automatic then playoffs. 🤞

In other news it’s roast chicken with all the trimmings for dinner today, I remember as a boy we only had chicken at Christmas as it was expensive but boy did I taste good not like the bland offerings we get in the supermarkets today, my mam used to buy a steam roaster from Victoria meat market and slow cook it in the oven it was delicious.

Have a great day everyone and best wishes to all who are under the weather.

I'm still optimistic that Notts can get success this season.

Notts are in the top four after 43 games, & we still are in the mix to achieve an automatic promotion place. That goal is no longer in our hands but there are still some awkward matches left for those teams above us & immediately below us.

Notts just need to do the business themselves over these last three matches to keep the pressure on. It could even go to the last League match before we know Notts fate this season.

Charlton Athletic 2-1 Preston North End

Southampton 3-2 Derby County

Bradford City 0-1 Stevenage

Huddersfield Town 2-2 Wycombe Wanderers(joker)

Grimsby Town 2-3 Crewe Alexandra

Newport County 1-1 Harrogate Town

Aldershot 2-0 Gateshead

Altrincham 2-1 Eastleigh

Charlton Athletic 2-1 PNE

Southampton 1-1 Derby County

Bradford City 2-0 Stevenage

Huddersfield Town 2-0 Wycombe Wanderers Joker

Grimsby 2-1 Crewe Alexandra

Newport County 1-1 Harrogate

Aldershot 1-2 Gateshead

Altrincham 1-0 Eastleigh

The results:

Charlton Athletic 1-2 Preston North End
Southampton 2-1 Derby County
Bradford City 0-1 Stevenage
Huddersfield Town 3-3 Wycombe Wanderers
Grimsby Town 3-2 Crewe Alexandra
Newport County 2-1 Harrogate Town
Aldershot Town 0-1 Gateshead
Altrincham 1-0 Eastleigh

@ARLukomski claims the honours this week, congrats!

@william1984 is clear at the top now. Meanwhile, I surge into seventh place and it's only a matter of time till I claim top spot (shall I just keep adding rounds until I win?).

Keep your eyes out for Saturday's fixtures, which will be posted on Wednesday as usual. Thanks for playing and have a good week!