First things first I have updated the table for the last round, but to be honest only about 5 people scored points (ARLukumski top scored with 4) and the rest of us drew a blank so nothings changed! Hence I've not posted it.

Hopefully we all have better luck this week!

Saturday's Fixtures:
Bolton Wanderers v Preston North End
Rotherham United v Wigan Athletic
Bristol Rovers v Shrewsbury Town
Plymouth Argyle v Portsmouth
Carlisle United v Exeter City
Tranmere Rovers v Stevenage

Mine:
Bolton Wanderers 0-1 PNE (Joker)
Rotherham United 1-1 Wigan Athletic
Bristol Rovers 1-2 Shrewsbury Town
Plymouth Argyle 0-1 Portsmouth
Carlisle United 2-0 Exeter City
Tranmere Rovers 1-0 Stevenage

Game 32 - Green Devils (A)

Team: Forest Green Rovers

Date: 09/02/19

Where: The New Lawn

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?

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Happy with additions and a lot more positive about staying up. After reading Neal Ardleys last article it made me wonder who we missed out on?

All werent first choices so who was the target for their positions?

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https://www.skysports.com/football/forest-grn-vs-notts-co/report/394023

Who was your Man of the Match for Notts County's League Two game away at Forest Green Rovers?

there was comments by some fans that judged neal ardley for not having a plan b and some pointless comments based on his decision to play three at the back or one up top when he had injuries to the squad.

i think he was making the best of what we had, whilst trying to find a formation that allowed the team to be more defensive minded.

his tactics seem fair for this league and i think they would only improve further with players who listen, give 100% and want to get results when the chips are down.

he seems to have a good eye for a player and a good idea on how to replace targets that are lost. a sign for me which shows he understands how to build a team. i know its still early days but i am curious as to what others think. nobody is always perfect with tactics and signings, yet the signs from ardley are promising i feel.

Schofield 7.5 I know he gave away the free-kick that led to their goal, but the weather conditions dictated that, he caught and saved what he needed to. 

Rose 11 I said last week he looked like a CM trying to play RB. This week, he looked like a RB that has played there all his life. Incredible performance. 

Barclay 9 Solid. Solid. Solid. Gave away a couple of needless fouls, hence docked a point.

Stubbs 10 I wish he wasn't just on loan. This boy can play. Immense.

Milsom 10 I can't fault anything he did today. 

O'Brien 9.5 It's hard to say in words what he does. He breaks up play, and plays in neatly to our front men. Can't ask for too much more. Scored.

Doyle 8.5  As above. It's so nice to see that we can't be calved through in the middle.

Boldewijn 7.5 Defensively weak in the first half. Didn't have the defensive know-how to track his man/know when to tackle and when not to.  It seems he was told as much by our new experienced players at HT.  However, improved in the second half and that goal - mais ouis. 

CMS 8 Chased everything. Had to do more defensive work today, but did it well. 

Stead 6.5 Didn't have the best of games today, but kept trying.

Gomis - 6 - Great movement, but needed to finish, and didn't. 

Alessandra 6 Did OK.

Hewitt - 6 - Stable

Hemmings - 6.5 - OK

ryan schofield

jim o'brien

mitch rose

michael doyle

craig mackail smith

sam stubbs

virgil gomis

ben barclay

all appear to be solid additions that brings some sort of special quality to the team. who do you think is the best signing of them all and why?

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Terry Hawkridge has departed Notts County and joined sollihalls moors since then Alan Hardy has since praised Terrys commitment to the team  and says Terry deserves respect.

He also says that Terry didn’t want to just sit on the bench and take his wages. 

For the full interview click theism below 

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/terry-hawkridge-deserves-respect-not-2420201.amp?__twitter_impression=true

What point did you lose faith in Hardy and the club?

Difficult question I guess to answer but I would like to ask all fans who read this, not only to comment in detail but share your thoughts as this makes discussions more interesting. Recent events have made me disillusioned beyond repair about the ownership of the club, for me Alan must go.

I hold some faith that Notts can survive but it's very little.

Worrying times again for us all.  

Thoughts on how Notts have done in the market? Are you feeling more positive in terms of the relegation battle now? How will each of the new players slot in? And what about the outgoings?

Schofield 6 Rarely troubled but could have he done better with Andrade's shot? Great goal but have a nagging doubt over the keeper's attempt?

Rose 6 Solid but sometimes final ball not quite good enough. Defensive duties made more solid by his inclusion in the team

Barclay 6 Certainly showed no fear against a Lincoln side where their aerial threat is perahaps the best in this division

Stubbs 7 Cool head, mobile and can pass. 

Milsom 4 What is frustrating, he gets into more forward positions but doesnt have the skill or pace to beat his man. Always looking to lay the ball off.

O'Brien 6 Worked well with Doyle, the pairing plug the enormous hole in our central midfield this season

Doyle 7.5 MotM Outshone O'Connor, crisp and slick passing to feet as well. Suddenly we look like building attacks rather than kick and hope

Alessandra 4.5 Crucially needlessly lost position that allowed Lincoln to break and score. Just occasional flashes of skill but one can say he is never truly effective. Defenders know he will always check back rather than beat them 

Boldewijn 6.5 Shows the trickery we have been missing but Bruno Andrade showed far more effectiveness from the Lincoln man

CMS 7 First I admit to being wrong, CMS has still got pace and chased down everything

Stead 6 Better service to him, won penalty...but chances for the rest of the game very few

Subs

Gomis 6 Has got pace, could have had an early chance but touch eluded him when passed to in penalty area with space to turn

Hemmings 6 welcome back, for powerful running, just a pity his shots lack the accuracy expected

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/notts-county-lincoln-city-ratings-2500417 maybe Lee is reading @Piethagoram...an improvement in ratings analysis for once

Schofield

Rose

Barclay

Stubbs

Milsom

O'Brien

Doyle

Alessandra

Boldewijn

CMS

Stead

So I’ve seen some funny/fan designed  pictures to do with Notts County they made me chuckle and smile thought I would share them ask if anyone else has anything like this.(not as good as Pon picks though) 

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/feb/04/notts-county-intimate-pictures-new-low

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6661339/Alan-Hardy-heart-soul-5million-Notts-County-picture-epitaph.html

but basis facts...Alan Hardy took over 5 years ago.... #FakeNews

Could be a very good signing

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Time for Notts County to step up and fight.

Another Notts youth slipped through....

https://player.fm/series/the-totally-football-league-show/the-founder-members-had-a-problem-with-a-member

Game 31 - The Imps (H)

Team: Lincoln City

Date: 02/02/19

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?

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