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What did you all do for your holidays this year? Did you take the opportunity to flay to a green list country, or did you stay in the UK?
Here in Germany, nearly everyone I know stayed in the country. One friend nipped across the border to Austria, while my neighbour went to Mallorca, but that's it. We went to Lake Titisee in the Black Forest, which is almost 1000 metres above sea level. Sounds nice until you realise it has its own microclimate and is several degrees colder than most other places! It's certainly picturesque, but I do wish I'd moved closer to a beach...
What were your holiday haunts this year? And did any of you manage to combine it with a Notts away match? 
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Paterson 6 Defence let him down
Brindley 3 One good forward run, with the inevitable no end result...defensively asleep
Lacey 4 Can't put a finger on what has gone wrong
Brennan 4
Chicksen 4 some good passing
Palmer 5 Runs around, one great shot towards the end
JOB 5 Better than Francis, all fell apart when he went off
Mitchell 3 When compared to Woking's offerings, I wonder why we signed him
Ruben 6 Great strike for the goal
Wootton 4 No goal threat
Nemane 6.5 The only bright spark..had the full back in his back pocket until he tired later on
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Time to gaze into our crystal balls again on Saturday. Kick-off is at 3pm, and remember your jokers
Cardiff City v Reading
Derby County v Swansea City
Fleetwood Town v Charlton Athletic
Sheffield Wednesday v Oxford United
Bristol Rovers v Swindon Town
Colchester United v Salford City
Maidenhead United v King's Lynn
Torquay United v Wealdstone
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Game 9 - The Cardinals (H)
Team: Woking
Date: 02/10/2021
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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1 hour ago, Dripsey3 said:The injuries we have had have disrupted us. No denying that. My worry is the lack of physicality in midfield. It's not really something we can address unless we dip into the loan market for a tough tackling midfielder who can win the ball back and be a presence on the pitch. I don't see it improving any time soon and it pains me to say that. Halifax will beat us on Tuesday. Sigh.
We need Mussa from Weymouth...
I thought we started the game well and deservingly went in 1-0 up. Their disallowed goal was a sign of what they are all about but we desperately needed to get a 2nd goal and then once Woking scored we just fell apart… 4-1 flattered them but I agree we’ve only got ourselves to blame for the loss.
They were massive and their game is all about physicality, but for 70 minutes we pretty much dealt with it. Once the second goal goes in we just lost all thought and composure though. Our approach is admirable but you need a balance and for me yesterday in the end we got bullied. Woking is one of those games where you want (need) Cameron and Rawlinson.
And to top off the bad result, it sounds like Knight is injured again.
@menzinho looked like his hamstring, but I don't know if you noticed, he was the player running laps after the game whilst Ian Burchnall was giving his post match thoughts.
That's a positive sign, although we'll have to wait to find out just how serious it actually is.
However, to go from struggling to walk, to running laps isn't something you would do if it was a major issue.
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Promotion has to be the goal this season, the recruitment has been quite tidy and effective I think.
We have gone about building the squad by adding quality, with the likes of Kyle Cameron, Joel Taylor and Matt Palmer all being players who bring something different. Do you think the squad is good enough to win the league?
Improving form and the tactics, could lead to better performances but its a business were the results are key.
If the squad isn't good enough, what can Ian Burchnall do in order to achieve it?
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Game 8 - The Robins (A)
Team: Altrincham
Date: 25/09/2021
Where: Moss 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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15 hours ago, Elite_pie said:Last season when we were playing twice a week we had a large enough squad to rotate players frequently, whereas some of our rivals didn't even have enough players to put 5 subs on the bench.
The key word is rotation, Ruben Rodrigues for me, needs to be dropped to the bench for at least one game.
If he's carrying a knock, unfit due to pre-season or just finding it difficult - he hasn't been the same recently at all. I'm not looking for excuses, but putting across my own opinion that some aren't quite playing at their usual standard. It quite possibly could be form, but I think some are struggling due to the reasons I have outlined.
Ian Burchnall has done incredibly well to settle the squad, yet he only makes changes when he's forced.
Just like Gareth Southgate, he won't move from his usual starting 11 - this has its positives and negatives. Regardless if its tiredness, full on fatigue or poor form, sometimes it's wise to rotate the players struggle.
We rely heavily on our more creative players, so it well may be a mix of things.
Also, I haven't said its everyone but the point to disagree seems to be including the whole squad? We have a big enough squad to make changes.
Burchnall himself said he doesn't want to drop Francis yet for Vincent, who is supposedly ready to return. So, if we continue to play players who are either poor in form or tired, and in need of a little rest - what will be achieved by constantly playing them?
As I say, it's good IB isn't dropping people for the sake of it but the odd rotation changes the mix.
I personally think Jim O'Brien should be given a start, whilst Cal Roberts suspension means we should see Aaron Nemane. This might be enough to force changes and hopefully a stronger reaction to the recent defeat. I'm also, not suggesting by my fatigue comment that its anything serious.
Unlike those that bang on about 'semi pros' as if footballers are shoe horned into a standard just because of their contracts, footballers are footballers at the end of the day- they win, lose and draw regardless of their natural talent or overall ability [this comment is aimed at some on social media.].
There does appear to be something with Ruben Rodrugues , I agree with that.
It could be mostly a lack of form, but he does seem to pant a lot and avoid running at least in the last two home games. His attacking play has slowed down to almost walking with a slight burst of pace. Whatever is going on, Ian Burchnall eyes and staff will need to identify it.
1 hour ago, Chris said:The key word is rotation, Ruben Rodrigues for me, needs to be dropped to the bench for at least one game.
If he's carrying a knock, unfit due to pre-season or just finding it difficult - he hasn't been the same recently at all.
I would agree with that, Ruben has reverted to the inconsistent player he was under Ardley last season rather than the exciting player we saw later on under Burchnall. Whether it is down to a reaction from him catching Covid, who knows? He's looked a bit lost and indecisive in recent games, and I'm not sure the deeper role he seems to be playing suits him. Hopefully he'll play further forward against Woking with Roberts suspended, and we'll see an improvement.
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Patterson 7 Looks an accomplished keeper. No fault for the goal
Brindley 6 Looks so comfortable coming forward with the ball, but then mind goes into indecisiveness
Brennan 6.5 Looks a good player, one really bad pass blotting his copybook
Chicksen 6 A steady Eddie type one has come to expect.
DKE 5.5 Confidence seems to have taken a bash
Taylor 5 Far too many checks inside, when a push and run on presented itself. Miller, looking the better of the deal for Chesterfield maybe
Francis 4 Oh dear, just not strong enough to dictate a game
Palmer 6 Again a running performance but no real forward quality delivered
Ruben 6 Good chances missed but at least getting into position
Roberts 5.5 Another utterly stupid booking. Altrincham doubled up on him
Wootton 5 seemed lost today, not at the races
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As Sepp Herberger once said, after the prediction league is before the prediction league. So here's the next round. Kick-off is 3pm on Saturday, and remember your jokers!
Blackburn Rovers v Cardiff City
Nottingham Florist v Millwall
Morecambe v Accrington Stanley
Oxford United v Gillingham
Hartlepool United v Exeter City
Sutton United v Carlisle United
Dagenham & Redbridge v Solihull Moors
Stockport County v Wrexham
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According to the Nottingham Post, Notts are closing on another loan signing. That of 21 year old keeper, Anthony Patterson from Sunderland.
Sam Slocombe has supposedly picked up a knock in training.
The League One keeper has only 2 league caps to his name, so limited experience. Would it not be better to get Tiernan Brooks back?
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In the first half, I felt Josh Kelly did very well. He looked speedy, quick and unafraid to take on players. Whilst his finishing was questionable, he seemed to be playing on the wing, which I do feel he did a decent job at.
He looks like someone any good club could improve further.
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josh-kelly/profil/spieler/526852
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So, Wrexham are being added to FIFA 22 making them the first National League side to do so.
This is crazy. Obviously their Hollywood owners have something to do with this.
Why not add other National League clubs too?
Without sounding biased, Notts County have every right to be added too considering we're the oldest professional club in the world.
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So Cal Roberts has quite quickly amassed 4 yellow cards: Torquay (Dissent), Wrexham (Foul), Aldershot (Simulation or was it the reaction after?) and Maidenhead (Dissent). I think I’m correct that 5 cards equates to a 1 match ban. With our supposedly easier fixtures coming to an end would you rather see him get booked this weekend (meaning he would miss Woking at home) or just wait and see how it plays out knowing that he could then miss one of the tougher games?
Here’s our next 6 fixtures: Altrincham (A), Woking (H), Halifax (A), Yeovil (A), Stockport (H), Bromley (H).
And do you think IB needs to have a word with him or is this just a one-off unlucky succession of bookings?
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Before I get in to this, I wish Harvey Elliott a speedy recovery. No one wishes to see an injury like this occur to any footballer, especially a young lad with a bright future. Hope he comes back stronger.
Now, it's a tricky situation. I thought it was a good challenge. There are angles that make you question whether he was in control or not. His tackling leg was placed well where as his trailing leg that caused the injury wasn't. But let's be honest there's not a lot we can do with a trailing leg unless we can take it off.
Do I think it was a red card? No. Yellow card for me if they're going to call a foul. Referee was playing on until he realised the severity of the injury.
I think it was the severity of the injury that forced the referee to give a red. Had it not been that severe I think Struijk might have seen a yellow. But where do we draw the line? If there is a 50/50 and a player comes off with a serious injury does it warrant a red?
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Saturday is prediction league time again - please post your predictions by 3pm on Saturday, and remember those jokers!
Middlesbrough v Blackpool
QPR v Bristol City
AFC Wimbledon v Plymouth Argyle
Portsmouth v Cambridge United
Bradford City v Barrow
Tranmere Rovers v Salford City
Bromley v Barnet
Torquay United v Southend United
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And so it begins, who had 7 games into the season for the first manager to be sacked? Well two managers have gone in the same day.
Harry Kewell leaves Barnet second from bottom with 2 points and 0 wins.
Danny Searle leaves Aldershot third from bottom with 4 points and 1 win.
I'm more shocked with the Aldershot one, they played well against us and the teams before us by all accounts. They've just won and draw as well so I feel they would've gradually been on the way up. And they've played us, Chesterfield, Boreham Wood, Yeovil and Solihull - all teams in the top 10. Not an easy start at all. I think they've made a big mistake there.
As for the sacking of Harry Kewell, he isn't exactly a guy that fans warm too, but he's signed a lot of players in the summer - and a lot of them have been players he's worked with before. Yes they've started badly but when a manager signs a whole new squad you've got to give him a bit of time... I think Barnet will really struggle this season.
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Pep Guardiola has caused a bit of stir with his comments after their win against Leipzig.
He's appealing for more fans to turn up for Man City games. Reports are that 14k tickets went unsold.
This further gets rival fans taunting the name "empythad"
Now, as I've always said there is a big difference between a club being a big club and a BIG club.
Man City have all the money and success most clubs could wish for but they don't have the fanbase to match it. It's a little surprising tbf, once they got the money and success you'd have thought fans would have tagged along.
They might be Premier League giants in terms of success but when it comes to following they're low down the pecking order even behind their city rivals Manchester United.
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Game 7 - The Magpies (H)
Team: Maidenhead United
Date: 18/09/2021
Where: Meadow Lane
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Far from our best, first half was sluggish almost everyone was off their game and it was far too easy for Maidenhead. Better second half though, we limited Maidenhead’s threats and looked more solid.
Good to see Cameron has replaced Ellis nicely as a real threat in the oppositions box too. Did Lacey really get a touch? I was too far away to tell.
I do still wonder if we need a more physically dominant midfielder though, someone who will break up play more and just be a general nuisance for opposing midfielders… I know we’re yet to see Vincent but I don’t think he’s exactly a brute!
It was a poor and difficult start for Notts.
The passing game is being pushed to give us confidence on the ball, so that we aren't pressured as much - giving us chance to express our creativity and quality. Yet, against Maidenhead this never really worked.
Slow build-ups, leading to quicker play, never allowed us to slow down in order to create many decent chances.
It always felt very forced and rushed. Even in the second half, I think we fell victim to allowing the frustration to build up. Yet a win is a win. At the end of the day, I thought many of our players had were just too average.
Maidenhead wasn't anything special, bar a couple of players who looked to be very direct.
Cal Roberts, Alex Lacey, Ruben Rodrigues and Kyle Wootton all had a poor game in my eyes, yet it wasn't down to a lack of effort. Merely the way we played and approached the game, whilst some allowed the frustration of events to effect their performance.
i thought it was a good win but the performance was testing at times, notts just lacked that spark or cutting edge that we have seen. yet the clean sheet for me is a big bonus. with camerons injury i think it shows we can be tighter at the back.
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