happy 21st birthday @Megan_Elizax 

Game 23 - The Lilywhites (H)

Team: Bromley

Date: 02/02/2021

Where: Meadow Lane

What line-up should Neal Ardley opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?

Have your say below, join in with the Pride of Nottingham match discussion.

I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes. Football is all around me, so here's another round of fixtures for the prediction league. Submit your predictions and your jokers by 3pm on Saturday, good luck!

 

Birmingham City v Coventry City

Blackburn Rovers v Luton Town

Charlton Athletic v Portsmouth

Lincoln City v Doncaster Rovers

Bradford City v Barrow

Forest Green Rovers v Cheltenham

Boreham Wood v Eastleigh

Hartlepool United v Sutton United

Slocombe 8 - Critical saves at vital points. Man of the match

Kelly-Evans 6 - Got forward like he always does. His usual solid self

Rawlinson 7 - Good distribution and won everything

Lacey 6 - Too many passes went astray in the first half but resilient defending

Miller 7 - Always got forward when the opportunity presented itself. Attacking threat adds another piece to the puzzle

Doyle 5 - Nearly cost us it all with a stupid pass to Weymouth in our own half. Grafted 

Reeves 6 - Too many backwards passes again when there was a good option on further forward. Comfortable on the ball

Boldewijn 6 - Good running in the first half and a few opportunities came down his side

Rodrigues 6 - Work rate was again very good and was picking up space early on

Sam 7 - May have had a slice of luck for the goal but it came from running at the opposition which is good to see. Linked the play nicely

Wootton 6 - Battled away but nothing came for him

 

O'Brien 5 - Ran about when he came on. Did what he needed to do

Effiong 5 - Like O'Brien, closed out the game for Notts

Jamie Ward

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Ward

Maybe in the twilight of his career now. He was always a standout player against Notts in his early years, surprised in a way he is not still in the EFL and presume Solihull are rewarding him handsomely.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Shields

Not missed from Notts...brutal but fair.

https://uptheterras.co.uk/2021/01/30/welcome-pierre-fonkeu/

Looks more useful than Tom Walker.. perhaps we have missed out... Some good feet shown by him

Slocombe 7.5  Calm and assured handling

DKE 7.5 Tremendous thunderbolt off the post and pass to Knowles

Rawls 7 Rekindled good understanding with Lacey, seems a shame Ardley broke the partnership for the playoff final

Lacey 8 Tidy defence but can pass a ball

Miller 6.5 Some dodgy defensive moments but going forward made good use of the ball

Reeves 4 Continual sloppy passing , so many square that were easily read

Doyle 6 Midfield king pin from the back, wise head in extra time

JOB 4.5 generally made no headway offensively. Too slow

Enzio 6.5 One moment of brilliance but generally ambles forwards not looking for the ball.

Wootton 7 Got to be there to score

Effiong 5 Ordinary, not really in the game

 

Subs

Knowles 6.5 

Ruben 8 Touch of quality to take out 2 Solihull defenders to set Wootton up on a plate

 

 

hes done well when he came on tonight, he did superb to get the ball forward for the 2nd goal. i know hes young and learning but he seems to useful to have if not only to come on from the bench.

Game 21 - The Moors (A)

Team: Solihull Moors

Date: 26/01/2021

Where: Damson Park

What line-up should Neal Ardley opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?

Have your say below, join in with the Pride of Nottingham match discussion.

Time for yet another round of fixtures - these are for Tuesday and kick off at 7pm (except the Dover match, which kicks off at 7.45pm). Good luck, and remember your jokers!

 

Bristol City v Huddersfield Town

Millwall v Watford

Wigan Athletic v Blackpool

Rochdale v Oxford United

Newport County v Carlisle United

Salford City v Cambridge United

Torquay United v Sutton United

Dover Athletic v Barnet

https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/boreham-wood-prospect-sorba-thomas-looks-to-the-future-after-failed-approach-from-charlton-athletic-during-transfer-window/

Looks like they turned down a significant offer from Charlton Athletic

and for their goalscorer:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamal_Fyfield

 

Dion Kelly-Evans has been superb this season, he's taken the chance to start regularly playing in an unnatural position. What are you thoughts on him potentially being replaced? If Chickensen isn't fit or good enough, then I am perfectly happy with seeing a replacement personally but otherwise I would rather see another winger arrive or central midfielder.

This is a superb article on Kelly-Evans.

 

the trip to wrexhams racecourse ground will be televised on bt sports, this should be a good bit of income for the club and this season notts has done quite well when the main stream cameras have been present.

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2021/january/wrexham-on-bt-210121/

is covid/suspended games impacting notts?

what are your thoughts on the current form, does stopping and starting impact the players or do you see it more as an excuse? [maybe its a mix of the two in your opinion].

Game 20 - The Gulls (H)

Team: Torquay United

Date: 23/01/2021

Where: Meadow Lane

What line-up should Neal Ardley opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?

Have your say below, join in with the Pride of Nottingham match discussion.

Hi everyone, here's the next batch of prediction league fixtures - if you can fit it in amongst your busy social calendars, of course Kick-off is Saturday at 3pm, so I'll need your submissions by then, and you have one joker each!

 

QPR v Derby County

Gillingham v Rochdale

Ipswich Town v Peterborough United

Portsmouth v Hull City

Leyton Orient v Forest Green Rovers

Port Vale v Walsall

Chesterfield v Wrexham

Dagenham & Redbridge v King's Lynn

So the NL's version of the mickey mouse cup johnstone paint trophy or whatever it's called, is the FA trophy (I think)

As with the JPT, nobody cares until they get close to the final and a potential trip to Wembley. However with no fans in attendance, it hardly seems worth the effort. Add on to that the hectic schedule we face because on postponements, then it becomes a pain in the backside. 

Is anybody going to watch this? I have no interest, but we've been so starved of Notts action that I was thinking about changing my mind this morning. However, apparently Stockport's pitch is stuffed, so I will probably wait until right before KO before purchasing a streaming package, if I do at all.

Hoping for a good performance, lovely passing motion, fluid movement, Notts 90% possession, their keeper has the game of his life and they score a complete fluke... straight in from the corner, keeper no chance, their only shot of the game from their only corner....

and Notts are knocked out. What a shame. 

For 2 weeks:
https://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/national-league-statement-two-week-suspension-to-n-65013

What a complete shambles that is. Suspended? What exactly do they think will change in the next 2 weeks? Clubs like Dorking have said that it is 'not safe' to carry on. You can bet every penny you have that it'd be safe enough should the government have kept giving them money. Most of these clubs that were suspending their seasons with or without NL gratification are clubs around the relegation spots... what a surprise. 

I fear the National League won't be far behind. 

Slocombe 6 - Commanded well. Had one iffy moment but sound

Brindley 7 - Kept Whitfield quiet for large parts of the game. Great performance

Rawlinson 7 - Excellent defending and very cool with the ball at his feet

Lacey 7 - Like Rawlo, kept their usually potent frontline at bay 

Kelly-Evans 7 - Got forward numerous times and linked up well with others

Doyle 8 - Superb with the ball at his feet and helped us playing through the middle

Reeves 7 - Started well but takes way way too many touches when he doesn't need to and passes it backwards when he doesn't need too

Boldewijn 5 - Lost the ball too many times and his decision making was a bit erratic. A few good runs forward

Rodrigues 7 - Continues to be a brilliant performer. So much went through him. But please just shoot more

Effiong 7 - Grafted and gave Kyle Cameron nightmares in the 1st half. 

Wootton 5 - Positioning wasn't great but did what he could. How he hasn't scored that late on I will never know. It's unmissable

 

Sam 6 - Linked the play up nicely when he came on and put two inviting crosses into the box

O'Brien 5 - Didn't really do much when he came on but set up a great chance late on for Kyle

Miller N/A - Subbed for Brindley late on

Tom Walker and Matty Wolfe's loan deals are expiring on 3rd Jan.

Do you want to keep either of them for the rest of the season?

Personally I don't think we've seen the best of Walker, but with Roberts hopefully fit mid Jan I'm not sure he'd get much game time. As for Wolfe - given he's played 1 FA Trophy game -I don't think Barnsley will let him come back!

I think we'll need another CM to provide competition for Reeves/Doyle (they aren't getting much at the moment), someone actually good enough (in NA eyes) to displace one of them.

Yeovil Town can confirm that our upcoming games against Notts County and Solihull Moors have been postponed.

This is due to a positive COVID-19 case within the Yeovil camp. The club has now entered an isolation period which will end on Monday 25th January.

Measured responses, though do fear for youth set up next season if we fail to get promoted

Aldershot Town
Ricky Miller - Free Agent (ST) - Free

Barnet
Liam Daly - Gloucester City (CB) - Undisclosed
Ben Richards-Everton - Bradford City (CB) - Free
Themis Kefalas - Queens Park Rangers (CB) - Loan

Boreham Wood
Junior Morias - St Mirren (ST) - Loan

Bromley
Charlie Wakefield - Wealdstone (W) - Free

Chesterfield
Jack Clarke - Aston Villa (CM) - Loan
Marcus Dinanga - Stevenage (ST) - Loan
Alex Whittle - Gloucester City (LB) - Free

Halifax Town
Lewis Mansell - Accrington Stanley (ST) - Loan
Jean Leroy-Belehouan - Sheffield United (CB) - Loan

King's Lynn Town
Alex Kiwomya - Chesterfield (W) - Free

Notts County
Inih Effiong - Stevenage (ST) - Loan
Calvin Miller - Harrogate Town (W) - Loan

Solihull Moors
Nathan Cameron - Free Agent (CB) - Free

Sutton United
Rhys Browne - Wealdstone (W) - Free
Ben Margetson - Cardiff City (RB/CB) - Loan

Wealdstone
Maxime Kouogun - Free Agent (CB) - Free

Torquay United
Rob Street - Crystal Palace (ST) - Loan

Yeovil Town
Reuben Reid - Cheltenham Town (ST) - Free
Alex Bradley - Lincoln City (W/CAM) - Loan

You can't predict much in this life - when will things return to normal? And will we ever play a football match again? So have a go at these fixtures instead. Kick-off is 3pm on Saturday, so I'll need your predictions in by then, and don't forget your jokers!

 

Blackburn Rovers v Stoke City

Bristol City v Preston North End

Plymouth Argyle v Crewe Alexandra

Rochdale v Wigan Athletic

Leyton Orient v Morecambe

Newport County v Salford City

Maidenhead United v Yeovil Town

Wrexham v Dover Athletic

I am sorry, I feel that he could have done a job for us