Derby day. Notts won away 3-2. Notts were 2-1 down in the 90th minute. 2 goals in injury time turned the game on its head and the Pies returned to Nottingham with all 3 points. Chesterfield are unbeaten in 3 but they haven't played since January 30th so they are bound to be rusty. Notts are flying and have the winning habit. I think it could be a tough game. Chesterfield will be well up for it but Notts have momentum. It could be a cracking game. 4-2 to Notts is my prediction. 

We're getting to the business end of the season (or at least The Proper Leagues are), so get your predictions in and get some points! Kick-off is 3pm on Saturday, and remember your jokers...

Bristol City v Barnsley

Reading v Middlesbrough

Ipswich Town v Oxford United

Doncaster Rovers v Hull City

Newport County v Forest Green Rovers

Salford City v Carlisle United

Altrincham v Boreham Wood

Eastleigh v Stockport County

Pilling - 1 - It wasn't just one thing. He's small, Chesterfield identified that and piled the pressure on and he couldn't cope. He has to stop the goal. Kicking awful and taking lots of risks with the ball at his feet, at one point trying (unsuccessfully) to dribble past their striker. Stockport will target him.

Kelly-Evans - 4 - Part of a back 4 bullied by Chesterfield in the first half.
Rawlinson - 4 - As above.
Lacey - 3 - The worst of the back 4. Hoofing to nobody first half.

Miller - 3.5 - He's still not a defender. Crap distribution.

Doyle - 3 - Too slow. 
Reeves - 3 - Too slow and not enough quality.

Rodrigues - 2 - Incredibly poor. Lost the ball repeatedly. Delivery never beat the first man.
Enzio - 6 - The only one who escapes that **** show with any credibility. Beat his man, final ball lacking.

Sam - 3 - He's not good enough.

Wootton - 4.5 - He was OK. Linked up some play, missed half chances (didn't even contact the ball).

Knowles - 4 - Rubbish
Effiong - 2 - Donkey. 

Ardley's tactics - 0 - Awful. 3 immobile centre backs and Ardley's first half tactic: hoof it up to the three tree trunks. Surprisingly they dealt with that easily.

 

I didn't see the automatic topic for this game so I have added it. 

There's a saying you can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig. So I can say nice things about Kings Lynn but the truth is, they are a poor side at this level. They have lost their last 3 games. They have conceded 38 goals in 18 games. That's 24 more goals than Notts have conceded in the same number of games! They took the cover off the pitch and the surface looks well which will suit Notts's style of play. I'm going for 3-0 to Notts. 

Hi again - alleviate some of those lockdown blues by predicting some scores. You know you want to. Kick-off is 3pm on Saturday, and you get a joker each!

Rotherham United v QPR

Cardiff City v Coventry City

AFC Wimbledon v Rochdale

Bristol Rovers v Swindon Town

Bolton Wanderers v Stevenage

Carlisle United v Crawley Town

Boreham Wood v Sutton United

Stockport County v Aldershot

Showumni
Stead
Wootton
Murray
Hemmings
Burgess

1st – 6th.  Just a random selection but it’ll be interesting to see the different opinions and rankings!

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Pilling 7 The odd dodgy moment but pulled out a first class save when it mattered

DKE 6.5 Industrious but couldnt make the higher up play matter

Rawlinson 7.5 MotM Put the head where it mattered

Lacey 6 a quieter game but another clean sheet

Barrett 6.5 Stepped into left back role effortlessly. Had more room up field than DKE though some crosses could and should have been better

Doyle 6.5 more apparent how he makes space to receive the ball to get things moving

Reeves 7 a wonder strike matched by the work rate

Rodrigues 5.5 Marked by 2 players so getting room to play was difficult for him

Enzio 5.5 Needed more creative thrust. Seemed to lose possession when getting close to their area

Knowles 5 Found it difficult to get into the game at times

Wootton 6.5 More points for hold up play than goal threat, missed one golden chance with a free header

during a recent interview when inoh effiong arrived at meadow lane, he mentioned that he can hold the ball up but is a different player than just someone who just holds play up. he mentioned that he likes to create space for others by using his own movement which make me think that its something notts does not really do much at the moment.

we are far to direct imo, i think we miss cal roberts wanting to rip the pitch up and being direct.

enzio when hes able to take on players and supply that perfect assist.

so i ask, how can neal ardley get the best out of the chances we create? how do you think notts could be more creative on goal?

Be careful: Kings Lynn chairman is on twitter asking for somebody to operate their cameras for the streaming service (for free). Something to consider before you give them your money, it might not even be on. 

Their chairman seems like a tinpot Alan Hardy. 

Opinions? Will the move to 6pm help the game or will we all be sitting there  at around 5pm checking Twitter to see the inevitable...not what we wanted but...

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2021/february/wrexham-postponed-120221/

Pity no camera angel on the other side of the net for Ruben's goal, it looks like his shot was moving through the air.

Quality goals to appreciate

Game 25 - Red Dragons (A)

Team: Wrexham

Date: 13/02/2021

Where: Racecourse Ground

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.

https://www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/sport/notts-county-dagenham-match-report-7316100

Game 24 - Daggers (H)

Team: Dagenham & Redbridge

Date: 09/02/2021

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.

Slocombe - 2 - I have a great deal of sympathy for him. It's a poor touch, but he should be told there's a man near. He doubles down on that error and dives in, trying to rectify his mistake. The bottom line is, however, he gave away a penno and got himself sent off after 16 minutes, hence the rating.

DKE - 9 - Charlie Slater: "That is the most DKE tackle I've ever seen" ????????

Rawlinson - 9 - Epitomised the team effort by sprinting out like a man on speed to the edge of the box to close down an incoming shot.
Lacey - 9 - Hero.

Barnett - 9 - Slotted in like he's played there the whole season. Athletic, fast. Keen to see more of him in a 'normal' game.
 

Enzio - 9 - Really in form. Dangerous going forward and apparently he can even play centre mid.

Reeves - 9 - In the opening few minutes he played a terrible pass and I thought 'oh here we go'. From then on in he absolutely bossed the midfield, sometimes on his own.

Rodrigues - 9.5 - Criticised his shooting the last few weeks and then he unleashes that rocket. Some may say the keeper should get there, maybe he should, but there's some bend on that shot. As close to a perfect performance as you're gonna see.

Wootton - 9 - Beautifully curled in the third, never in doubt. Won an incredible amount in the air and it was nice to see somebody with a bit of pace alongside him.

Knowles - 9 - Offers something different that nobody else really gives us (probably apart from Thomas who has left). He is direct, pacey and sometimes a little naiive, but it was  nice to see what he can offer us.



Schmeichel Doyle 'The Monk' - 10 - 84 year old Michael Doyle, 4 foot nothing, makes his debut as a goalkeeper. What a guy. His complete shithousery probably gets in the head of their striker taking the penalty. 


 

https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/football-news/hayhurst-interview-quitting-professional-football-16816162

"Hindsight is a wonderful thing but looking back Hayhurst would probably have made the decision to stay with PNE."

Wes Thomas has left the building. He hadn't been playing, and had been training on his own due to the COVID-19 situation. Now, inevitably, he's asked the club to terminate his contract, which Notts have reluctantly accepted. He played 38 games in the famous black and white and occasionally green, and scored 10 goals. All the best to him for the future.

That leaves us with Wootton, Effiong, Sam and Knowles up front. Do we need to get active in the transfer market?

Hello you beautiful black and white people! Another bunch of fixtures for the prediction league kick off at 3pm on Saturday. You get one joker each!

Barnsley v Derby County

Millwall v Sheffield Wednesday

Ipswich Town v Blackpool

Peterborough United v Crewe Alexandra

Scunthorpe United v Oldham Athletic

Crawley Town v Harrogate Town

Eastleigh v Solihull Moors

Maidenhead United v Boreham Wood

It was quite an eventful cup tie and one Notts made hard work of. 

Havant, to their credit, pressed us well and had good energy levels despite not playing for a while.

Notts got it down the wings quite a few times in the first half and it was our best opportunity of opening Havant up. It worked for the first goal and we got in numerous times down both flanks but they came to nothing. Chicksen could've had two before half time. His 2nd effort really should have ended in a goal. Poor connection with the ball after taking a touch and then trying to lob the keeper after a good ball from Lacey. Miller should've also scored when he was in acres of space and somehow took about 250 years to shoot.

I didn't think Jim O'Brien had a good game. Lost the ball too much and when there was space to go into, he passed backwards. Matty Wolfe's runs from deep helped us and that's what one of the centre midfielders (whoever starts) should be doing more. Jimmy Knowles put himself about and his run contributed to the first goal and then he scored the penalty to equalise. The back four had a difficult time. Lacey and Turner, in my opinion, looked uncomfortable on occasions and Turner had a difficult time with Tommy Wright. Didn't help that no Notts players bothered tackling any Havant player in the second half and were happy to let them run forward with the ball. 

Rodrigues was good when he came on and got Notts on the front foot again, bringing the ball forward and drawing fouls. The second of them free-kicks won us the penalty. However he does need to learn how to shoot in the 18 yard box and not dribble past everyone. Nothing much to say on Jordan Barnett as he had a quiet game. Looks like he's got a decent left foot on him. 

Luke Pilling ????????

Altrincham
Alistair Smith - Mansfield Town (CM) - Free
Joe Piggott - Wigan Athletic (ST) - Loan

Barnet
Courtney Baker-Richardson - Barrow (ST) - Loan

Boreham Wood
Krystian Pearce - Solihull Moors (CB) - Free

Bromley
Courtney Duffus - Yeovil Town (ST) - Undisclosed

Chesterfield
Martin Smith - Salford City (CM) - Free
Grant Smith - Wealdstone (GK) - Free
Gavin Gunning - Gloucester City (CB) - Free
Adam Przybek - Ipswich Town (GK) - Loan

Dagenham & Redbridge
Mo Sagaf - Free Agent (CM) - Free

Dover Athletic
Oliver Webber - Crystal Palace (GK) - Loan

King's Lynn Town
Tyler Denton - Chesterfield (LB) - Free

Notts County
Jordan Barnett - Oldham Athletic (LB) - Free

Solihull Moors
Kyle Howkins - Newport County (CB) - Loan

Torquay United
Max Sheaf - Hull City (CM) - Loan
James Hamon - Truro City (GK) - Loan
Joe Lewis - Swansea City (CB) - Loan

Wealdstone
Josh Meekings - Free Agent (CB) - Free
Deshane Dalling - Queens Park Rangers (W) - Loan
Harry Isted - Luton Town (GK) - Loan
Joseph Olowu - Arsenal (CB) - Loan
George Langston - Watford (CB) - Loan

Weymouth
Dominic Revan - Aston Villa (CB) - Loan
Andy Dallas - Cambridge United (ST) - Loan
Joan Luque - Maidstone United (W) - Free
Pierre Fonkeu - Grimsby Town (ST) - Free

Woking
Jonte Smith - Free Agent (ST) - Free
Malachi Napa - Oxford United (W) - Loan
Moussa Diarra - Havant & Waterlooville (CB) - Undisclosed

Wrexham
Dior Angus - Barrow (ST) - Free
Tyler French - Bradford City (CB) - Free

Yeovil Town
Max Hunt - Carlisle United (CB) - Undisclosed

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2021/february/jordan-barnett-announcement-010221/

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