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Jaros 5.5 Can't be faulted for the goal conceded but is always liable to a mistake.
Richardson 6 No so great getting into the overlap positions but have worries over defensive duties at times
Rawlinson 6 Missed a free header in the 2nd half, to make the win more comfortable. A better game on the ball than usual
Graham 7 A great cross field pass in the build up for our 2nd. Looking more assured than his previous Notts appearances. Sponsors MotM
Chicksen 6.5 One mistake in losing the ball in an advanced position. However he does keep focus on defensive duties
Palmer 6.5 Usual workmanlike performance
Arter 6 made a significant mistake and was promptly hauled off
Nemane 6.5 Another goal but sometimes leaves Chicksen exposed defensively
Ruben 6 A quieter game but still produced a humdinger of a freekick
Wootton 7.5 My MotM . Flicked goal, but held up the ball so well
Roberts 6 Scoring boots not on today but was well marked
Subs
Francis 5.5
JOB 4 Too many mistakes, match rusty?
Sam 6 A glorious pass to Cal the stand out
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The Easter programme continues on Monday because, like cauliflower, It's Traditional. And, of course, we have some fixtures for you to predict. They all kick off at 3pm and you have a joker each.
Barnsley v Peterborough United
Reading v Swansea City
Bolton Wanderers v Accrington Stanley
Plymouth Argyle v Sunderland
Colchester United v Bradford City
Port Vale v Bristol Rovers
Barnet v Southend United
Stockport County v Solihull Moors
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Game 39 - The Linnets (H)
Team: Kings Lynn Town
Date: 15/04/2022
Where: Meadow Lane
What line-up should Ian Burchnall opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?
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So odd how we need a goal to get us going sometimes, although we didn't start to badly we just seem to have these lapses where we switch off.
I think the early goal for Kings Lynn probably didn't help they just tried to hold on to it and by half-time looked a bit defeated.
Pleased for Nemane thought he was the best player on the pitch, another player who's not had much game time but I think he can be a big player for us.
22 hours ago, Dripsey3 said:The last 7 games should all be wins. 1 down, 6 to go!
This is Notts we're talking about you know
22 hours ago, Dripsey3 said:The last 7 games should all be wins. 1 down, 6 to go!
15 hours ago, 4everapie said:This is Notts we're talking about you know
You have to have goals ???? I expect my blood pressure will be quite high during this period but I'm confident!
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The appeals for offside on our 1st!
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https://iea.org.uk/publications/red-card-why-english-football-doesnt-need-an-independent-regulator/
An "academic" response but the reality is we do need an independent regulator, as the FA, PL, EFL and National League can't agree amongst themselves
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Jaros 6.5 Nothing he could do about the goal ( which may well have been offside). Some walkabout moments which could have been punished
Richardson 6.5 Real pace going forward, final ball really not good enough at times
Rawlinson 6 Still uncertain with distribution. Defensively OK
Graham 6 Perhaps his most comfortable performance in a Notts shirt
Chicksen 6.5 Provided a great ball across the box in the first half. Sometimes exposed as Nemane may neglect defensive duties
Arter 7.5 Nice to have a midfielder who is looking always for the forward ball
Palmer 6.5 Ideal balance with Arter. Some loose passing though
Rodrigues 6.5 Great set up for the equaliser but was closely marked
Roberts 7 A touch of class for his goal. Just what we have been missing
Wootton 6.5 Twenty goals!
Nemane 6.5 Took goal well, but in reality should have squared the ball to players better positioned
Subs
Sam 7 This guy has a thumping shot on him. Unlucky not to score 2 but the pass to Roberts was a thing of beauty
Brunt N/A
Francis N/A
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Friday is Good Friday! If you're too old for an Easter egg, worry not - simply grab some points in the prediction league instead. All matches kick off at 3pm on Friday, and remember your jokers!
Hull City v Cardiff City
West Brom v Blackpool
Accrington Stanley v Burton Albion
Wycombe Wanderers v Plymouth Argyle
Mansfield Town v Sutton United
Walsall v Carlisle United
Southend United v Wealdstone
Wrexham v Solihull Moors
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Here's a disclaimer - every time we have a bad result, the usual suspects on social media start speculating that there's been a bust-up behind the scenes. I generally don't buy into it at all - just because we've lost or had a poor run, it doesn't mean there are punch-ups going on in the dressing room.
But! Roberts hasn't played for Notts in a month, since Stockport away. He was fit enough to play 90 minutes for England C, before again being left out of the squad for the two Notts games following it. IB is now claiming that he left Roberts out of the matchday squad on merit. If words have been exchanged behind the scenes, he can hardly go public on it, but this explanation does not make sense. Roberts has been one of the first names on the team sheet this season, even though Rodders has taken his preferred position. You would AT LEAST expect him to be on the bench as an impact sub.
Normally I'd be inclined to take IB and CR's word for it. Maybe it's nothing more than the manager simply wanting to give him a wake-up call. I'm just a bit concerned there's more to it and that it'll drag down performances.
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How can our defence be so shockingly bad
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Right my lovelies, it's time to polish your crystal balls once again. As usual, the deadline is 3pm on Saturday, and you have a joker each.
Preston North End v QPR
Reading v Cardiff City
Cheltenham Town v Portsmouth
Oxford United v Sunderland
Rochdale v Walsall
Swindon Town v Newport County
Aldershot v Boreham Wood
Bromley v Dagenham & Redbridge
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Game 38 - The Gulls (A)
Team: Torquay United
Date: 09/04/2022
Where: Plainmoor
What line-up should Ian Burchnall opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?
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Take the beating and move on. We should make the playoffs but we need to be fully focused.
Dreadful.
But that awful first-half set the tone. Hearing that we couldn’t even win the 4th ball in our own penalty area sums it up. Then suddenly you think we’re going to get something when it gets 2-1 but we just implode. It’s been the tale of our season, just when you think we’re about to string a run of wins together we drop an absolute clanger.
And when you lose like that it feels as if all the good work from the last 4 games has come undone. If we’d lost 2-1 we’d have bemoaned the poor first half cos second half (up until about 70 mins) we had some chances. But to just get done like that, I thought we were over that kind of performance. We’re lucky Grimsby drew and Boreham Wood’s shocking run just continues, but in terms of the bigger picture of promotion, after today you can’t help but think it’s a big ask.
13 hours ago, menzinho said:Dreadful.
But that awful first-half set the tone. Hearing that we couldn’t even win the 4th ball in our own penalty area sums it up. Then suddenly you think we’re going to get something when it gets 2-1 but we just implode. It’s been the tale of our season, just when you think we’re about to string a run of wins together we drop an absolute clanger.
And when you lose like that it feels as if all the good work from the last 4 games has come undone. If we’d lost 2-1 we’d have bemoaned the poor first half cos second half (up until about 70 mins) we had some chances. But to just get done like that, I thought we were over that kind of performance. We’re lucky Grimsby drew and Boreham Wood’s shocking run just continues, but in terms of the bigger picture of promotion, after today you can’t help but think it’s a big ask.
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Sorry for the downtime, everyone.
PON got stuck in a loop for some reason, which brought the website down due to it requiring an important update. However, I wasn't able to resolve this issue in a timely manner. The upgrade process had to be completed manually, with our themes also needing to be re-added - the site should be working as intended.
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We've hit round 40, but there are 189 points still to play for. These matches kick off at 3pm on Saturday, and you have a joker each!
Barnsley v Reading
Cardiff City v Swansea City
Accrington Stanley v Cheltenham Town
Plymouth Argyle v Oxford United
Newport County v Exeter City
Stevenage v Oldham Athletic
Aldershot v Eastleigh
Chesterfield v Grimsby Town
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Game 37 - The Shrimpers (A)
Team: Southend United
Date: 02/04/2022
Where: Roots Hall
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Great win, wonder who will get man of the match........
Great result, and I'm liking this defensive grit we seem to have gained recently. Winning headers in our box, putting bodies on the line, it all bodes well for a strong finish to the season if we can keep it up. Maybe we're getting a bit of luck too as if that pen had gone in 2-1 makes it a very different game. But credit to Jaros for reading the pen and making the save.
A home semi-final doesn't seem out of reach now especially with teams in the top 7 still having to play each other, it's got to be the aim.
And that also puts Ruben level on league goals with Woots now, both have 15. I think he might finish as our top scorer too.
Great result that. We had a little bit of luck at the right times, but that's part of the game and will help us build some momentum. The top three is very much possible, but we can hardly afford to slip up if we want to get there - we might be only 4 points off, but Halifax, Wrexham and Solihull all have at least one game in hand.
For those who are interested in watching on Wednesday Evening...
Come on Lloegr!
It’s also just dawned on me that Connell Rawlinson is Welsh, I’m surprised he wasn’t selected for Wales C.
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The transfers to and from clubs at this level has quickened the past week or so, with the play-off final having been played and contract renewals well under way. Some of the transfers are quite interesting and relevant for us too. In no particular order:
Torquay
A number of their fans well and truly throwing their toys out of the pram because we signed Cameron, which is probably a good indicator for us. Some strange delusions of grandeur in that fan base, probably because they reached the play-off final and are most likely hurting after throwing the league and then losing the playoff final thanks to a couple of dodgy refereeing decisions.
They look set to lose Ben Whitfield (Central midfielder/left winger) as his contract is up and he's yet to sign. To whom though is unknown. There has been those on social media trying to say he will sign for us. That'd send Torquay fans into complete meltdown I'd imagine, but more likely to go to the league I think (Bradford rumoured).
Ben Wynter has re-signed (RB), as has Dean Moxley (LB with the long throw), Asa Hall (CB and captain) and Danny Wright. Wynter is only young (23), but the rest, despite having great seasons, are all well into their 30s. They'll be hoping Aaron Nemane signs a new contract (injured winger).
Joe Lewis and Connor Lemonheigh-Evans are still contracted, both young and quality players at this level. Not sure on Torquay's financial situation, but those two would require a fee of some sort.
Lucas Covolan Cavagnari, the keeper who scored and did the antics in the penalty shootout in the play-off final, has joined Port Vale (midtable L2 last season).
A number of signings for them to make, but they haven't made any thus far. Not a complete rebuild, but I imagine they were hoping to keep their entire squad together but as we found out the season before, that just doesn't happen.
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With Brindley being out for around 6 weeks we've bought in some defensive cover and it's a familiar face in Sam Graham, but I do wonder if he was second choice ????
According to reports we’ve been unsuccessful in our attempts to sign Geraldo Bajrami from Kidderminster, a young centre back and former Birmingham City U23 captain who's played international football for Albania's U21s.
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The prediction league continues this week (minus that silly Championship nonsense, as they're all playing internationals apparently). If you fancy taking part, I'll have your predictions for these eight gritty lower-league fixtures by 3pm on Saturday, and don't forget your jokers!
AFC Wimbledon v Cambridge United
Shrewsbury Town v Lincoln City
Crawley Town v Rochdale
Port Vale v Sutton United
Salford City v Walsall
Grimsby Town v Dagenham & Redbridge
Maidenhead United v Barnet
Yeovil Town v Southend United
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Game 36 - The Spireites (H)
Team: Chesterfield
Date: 26/03/2022
Where: Meadow Lane
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Am I happy with a point? No, but I'm satisfied. I'd take 5 points from this and our next 2. Then we have 7 games against lower half sides to finish the season. We should make the playoffs, I think it will be a 3rd place finish.
For a so called derby game I thought the first 20 minutes were quite tame, Chesterfield just let us have the ball and when they did get it we didn't want to tackle them! That goal was bad and Whittle was just able to stroll into the box completely unmarked. Then for the equaliser watching in real time I thought it was a nailed on pen. Having seen the replays it's soft, he retracts his leg but his momentum takes him into Ruben. When you dive in the penalty area you're asking for trouble though. We had some nearly moments but the first half was a bit meh...
Second half was better the tempo was quicker but weirdly for us I thought we lacked numbers in our attacks sometimes and we took another touch when we could've had a shot. How Woots missed the header I don't know. Should we have got some fresh legs on upfront for the last 15? Nemane and Sam combo, would that have worked? Who knows. Still had a few ffs moments when we dallied on the ball a few times and nearly gave Chesterfield a goal. Asante's miss was almost as bad as Woots, luckily he was not on it for a lot of that game.
7 points from 9, I'll take that, so called big games out the way (until the play-offs at least) can we finish the season unbeaten now though ????
Thought Arter was poor on Saurday, looked to be carrying an injury and his corners were a real struggle. As for the game, it was a fair result, but thought we could have won it. Wootton's miss was an even bigger one that Asante's for me and he should have buried it. Miller hit the post but I thought Slocombe had it covered as it was right in front of me. Other than that it was a game of few chances and the keepers were only really troubled by a couple of deflected shots and Rubens mishit drag back shot.
Next two games are biggies and as @menzinho says, I would definitely take 4 points from them.
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