Back down to Earth with a crash. Bit of perspective for us.

Schofield - 4.5 - Not commanding, too slow coming off his line and you can see his CBs don't trust him.
Rose - 5 - Can't say he did a lot wrong.
Stubbs - 3 - Lost the fight with Newport's big lads.
Barclay - 3 - See Stubbs.
Milsom - 3 - Lost the aerial duel which was where the match was won.

Enzio - 5 - Largely anonymous. A few good runs.
Doyle - 3 - Looked tired. Usual bite and passing not on it today.
O'Brien - 6.5 - MOM - Good touches, some wayward passing. Good shots.
Alessandra - 1 - Absolute rubbish. Gave the ball away constantly, left passes short.

Gomis - 4 -  Anonymous. Touch is dire.
Hemmings - 2 - Demonstrated exactly why he's on the bench. Will stay there the way he's played. Negative attitude. 

Stead - 5.5 - Came on and showed how much we miss him when he's not on the pitch
CMS - 5.5 - See Stead.
 

It's funny how things work out

Notts didn't lose a league game against Mansfield between 1964 and 2002 (38 years)

Now Notts haven't won a Nottinghamshire derby in 13 years 

Mansfield hadn't won a league game at Meadow Lane for 47 years 

Now Notts haven't beaten them at the Lane for 20 years 

This'll be the first time since Notts returned to League 2, that Mansfield will have the better form going into a derby at Field Mill

Also, due to Notts' recent woes against them, it means they have the better head to head record overall

We were 10 seconds away from beating them in January

I don't think it'll be on Saturday but surely our fortunes have got to change in this fixture soon

Saturday's Fixtures:
Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion
Preston North End v Nottingham Forest
Coveentry City v Walsall
Oxford United v Peterborough United
Exeter City v Bury
Port Vale v Morecambe
 

Mine
Aston Villa 2-2 West Bromwich Albion
Preston North End 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Coventry City 2-0 Walsall (Joker)
Oxford United 1-3 Peterborough United
Exeter City 1-1 Bury
Port Vale 1-0 Morecambe

Game 30 - The Exiles (H)

Team: Newport County

Date: 19/02/19

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?

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

Game 33 - The Stags (H)

Team: Mansfield Town

Date: 16/02/19

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?

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

Schofield 6 Rarely troubled as well protected from the defence in front. Only real fault was a punch for a ball perhaps he should have caught. One woeful kick

Rose 8 Has plugged the gaping hole at Right Back this season. Great length on throw ins and assured in defence

Stubbs / Barclay share  7.5 Never expected a young cenre half pairing to do it's job so well. What is impressive is how they move the line, to compress space, very disciplined, Stubbs vocal when needed

Milsom 7  Defensively did his job well, it's a case of no mistakes at the back, so not to get caught going forward

O'Brien / Doyle share 7.5 Maybe O'Brien had the better game but as a pair, they are solid in midfield and didn't flinch an inch

Boldewijn 7 Heavily marked so had one of his least effective games. One good shot on lay off by Gomis

CMS 8 Reminders of Lee Hughes work rate...Great shot for the goal but does so much winning the midfield balls

Stead 6.5 Ref didnt seem to give him any protection. 

Gomis 5.5 Frightened their back line with his pace, but his lack of a good touch or shooting prowess ...perhaps I was expecting more from a Championship player

Subs

Hemmings 6.5 Couldnt connect with a great cross towards the end

Alessandra 5.5 Chose the wrong option on a couple of occasions, tends too lose the ball too easily

As a team, rating at 8..... we look like a team that can compete now...

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/notts-county-player-rating-inspiring-2551949

Post's ratings

Schofield

Rose

Barclay

Stubbs

Milsom

O'Brien

Doyle

Boldewijn

CMS

Stead

Gomis

Sub

Hemmings

Alessandra

Who was your Man of the Match for Notts County's League Two home game against Mansfield Town?

Ross Fitzsimons or Ryan Schofield?

I stand by my comments that Schofield doesn't get praised for the difference he makes, whilst some made comments that if we didn't sign a keeper in January, Notts would end up relegated. This seems to have been forgotten, football is such a fickle sport. If Fitzsimons starts on Saturday and concedes 3 or more, I am sure excuses would be made.

"It was a big game", "He had no defence". "Difficult game with too much pressure." or "He's not played for awhile."

Where's I do feel many who voice negatives against Schofield are just being petty or critical.

Scholfield isn't a cult hero, he's done nothing to warrant that but he's helped to improve things. The cult hero status was Fitzsimons last season when mindless people wanted Adam Collin replaced [only to want him back this season]. Fickle sport as I said.

Such a funny article in regards to ex notts player Jorge grant.

Mansfield boss wants the ref to give Jorge grant more protection against fouls ahead of the game against Notts County.

Like thats going to happen....

https://amp.hitc.com/en-gb/2019/02/14/nottingham-forest-jorge-grant-mansfield-david-flitcroft/

https://www.lcfc.com/news/787456/former-player-remembers-gary-mills/featured

some interesting insights with Neil Warnock!!!!

Notts did get the better of this deal with Phil Turner moving to Notts

Just out of interest,

How are our ex managers doing now and where are they?

Are they doing worse or better than we are currently?

Does anyone know...

I think it's going to be 1-1, with Notts having 5 shots on target.

A quarter of a century and Florist haven’t beaten us in a league game!

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who would you say is the best player right now at the club?

please rate in technical skill and ability, not performances or if you like them. lets just try to keep it simple and lets see who says what.

no attacking opinions either! thats not on at all.

Fantastic goalkeeper, head and shoulders above Schofield

it would be great if all who read this join in and answer the questions, so if you do please answer the simple 5 questions listed below. lets see if any pon members have any similar interests or memories regarding notts!

1. what is the highest scoring game you have seen live for notts? [win, loss or draw]

2. who do you feel was the best youth prospect from the last 5 years?

3. best player notts never signed but was heavily linked with?

4. name your notts county idle and why you think so highly of them?

5. where do you feel notts will be in the next 5 years?

https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/sport/17421526.opposition-view-notts-county-plot-a-great-escape-after-2-1-victory-at-forest-green/

https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/sport/17421164.matchday-live-forest-green-v-notts-county-build-up-and-updates-from-the-new-lawn/

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?

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

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