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Game 28 - Red Imps (A)
Team: Lincoln City
Date: 13/01/18
Where: Sincil Bank
What line-up should Kevin Nolan 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.
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I would always take a point away from home.
After we lost the focus in the game we could have easily lots the match. It was good play to get back into it, but it was not pretty football.
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On 12/01/2018 at 13:13, Chris said:Do you mean Ryan Yates? So far Jorge Grant is still here.
I can't see more than 3 goals being scored, I think it will end up being 1-2 to Notts myself. The new arrivals will make it interesting for both clubs, as this will probably impact the tactics.
Aha yes, I still thought it was grant until i saw your team sheet. If you put county in red and white there wouldn’t be much difference, I thought both sides played the same brand of football and were equal in quality, if not we edged it slightly. We were incredibly unlucky to only get a point, but we only got one point because of a mixture of dreadful refereeing and not taking our chances. We had two great chances after getting our second and just before half time rheady was brought down in the box. Then there was the disallowed goal which I’m pretty sure your defenders took out each other which was really frustrating. Basically if your the 2nd best team in the league I think we’re the third.
one thing that has annoyed me is if that’s how you play every match, then I don’t understand how we’re the hoof ball team of the league, when you were More hoof ball than us. Of course it’s possible it’s a one off but you played horrible football on sat
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12 hours ago, AndersonforOlympics said:one thing that has annoyed me is if that’s how you play every match
Last Saturday sounded especially bad, yet we don't always hoof the ball - I think it's a confidence thing with Notts.
However, Kevin Nolan insists we don't play this way (which amuses most people) - when we can play the ball on the ground we are actually a very good passing team. I just don't think we have the strikers to play this way successfully all the time, if we looked at the better performances, I think the majority of goals come from the midfield.
That said, I don't think we should be compared to Forest. We aren't that bad!
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Who was your man of the match for Notts County at Lincoln City?
8 members have voted
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1. Who was your man of the match for Notts County at Lincoln City?
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Ross Fitzsimons1
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Matt Tootle3
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Shaun Brisley3
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Richard Duffy0
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Dan Jones0
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Terry Hawkridge0
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Elliott Hewitt0
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Matty Virtue0
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Jorge Grant1
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Jon Stead0
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Lewis Alessandra0
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Liam Noble0
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Shola Ameobi0
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Alan Smith0
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Who was your man of the match for Notts County at Lincoln City?
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Saturday's Fixtures:
Birmingham City v Derby County
Burton Albion v Queens Park Rangers
Milton Keynes Dons v AFC Wimbledon
Portsmouth v Scunthorpe United
Exeter City v Coventry City
Wycombe Wanderers v Colchester United -
Hi, I have a spare adult ticket for Lincoln tomorrow, sadly one of us can know longer go, if you would like to take this for face value let me know, first come first serve.
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The first quarter of the season it was fair to say Adam Collin was a much improved goalkeeper than the previous season and then he got injured..
In stepped Ross Fitzsimons who has been excellent in the games he's played and it looks like a great bit of business from Kev.
And then we've got the mysterious Branislav Pindroch who hasn't played many games.
So my question is with all three goalkeepers fit, who would be your choice to play and why?
My choice would be Fitzsimons as he's been solid in his games so far and it would be unfair to drop him as soon as Collin is fit.
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This is really poor handling and communication for me.
I realise that he's Forest's player and that they can do what they want, however they entered an agreement with us and our loan period of for the season. Don't get me wrong, I do think we'll be okay if it's true (still can't find anything that confirms it - part from people saying it is) - I just think it's the wrong thing to do.
Obviously I wish Ryan Yates well, he's a very good young player but if Forest have gone against our agreement - we shouldn't develop any of their players on loan in the future.
This kind of thing does happen, I just don't agree with it.
Thoughts?
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I personally would like to wish Haydn Hollis well, however the decision to join FGR has me stumped. Does this make us even with them after the Noble sega? haha...
We certainly need a new CB regardless if Hewitt can cover there.
Thoughts?
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Got to say after todays result got a few worries about Notts. Not throwing the toys out of the pram as I think we have had an unbelievable season and a great year but we can't afford to slip up now we've got ourselves into this position.
- Our lack of strength in depth
- We've only won two of our last six
- We’ve only won away once since we lost to Mansfield
- Our lack of a permanent goalscorer
- Lack of cover at CbNeed a striker, centre back and winger in the transfer window. Grant plays a lot better with Jones behind him. Alessandra a lot better than Hawkridge on the wing.
Need additions in January if we are to keep our place in the top three as the chasing pack are closing in.
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Get voting for Jon Steads goal to take him above Eric Lichaj
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So the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup is done and dusted, and Notts County will face either Premier League strugglers Swansea City or Championship high-flyers Wolverhampton Wanderers at Meadow Lane!
Happy with the draw? Share your thoughts!
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FA Cup - The Bees (A)
Team: Brentford
Date: 06/01/18
Where: Griffin Park
What line-up should Kevin Nolan 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.
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Not the worst draw now we've won it ah? Kinda typical really.
A lot of those who have moaned and bashed this tie will be hoping we draw United or a big club next, I hope for our sakes they don't jinx things and we end up with a less than impressive draw because Brentford wasn't that bad at all.
Fantastic win, I'm delighted we secured the win without being forced into a reply. I knew it would be tight! Well done Notts.
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Typical that my internet gave up on me, meaning I couldn't follow it on the radio. It worked fine after!
I for one would like us to draw a genuinely big club in the next round, or F*rest. Preferably at home. Sure, someone like Shrewsbury would give us a better chance of progression (although we'd still be outsiders), but going out to a team like that would be pretty anticlimactic.
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stead scored a wonderful goal, brill win.
i wonder how far we can go? i hope we can make the next round at least.
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Kevin Nolan has confirmed that several Notts County fringe players are likely to leave Meadow Lane on loan.
He mentioned Haydn Hollis and Curtis Thompson - do you think these are the only two that should leave, or do you have anyone else in mind?
Let's hear your thoughts!
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Happy new year! Let's hope 2018 is a successful year for Notts and a happy and healthy year for us all. Looking in the history books, it is the 20th anniversary of Big/Fat Sam's promotion season and the 60th anniversary of our relegation to the third tier under Tommy Lawton.
On a personal note, I'm moving to Darmstadt next month so I'll be a little bit closer to Meadow Lane!
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Sky Sports has officially tipped Notts County to win the League Two title this season!
They've run all of the teams through "a system called Elo, originally set up to rate chess players. It takes into account form, who your team still has left to play, and how well a team has done in previous seasons."
This is how the Sky Sports Predictor see the final L2 table:
What do you reckon?
Personally I think it's flattering to be held in such esteem by the biggest sports outlet in the world... but at the same time, let's hope there's no "Manager of the Month" type curse at play.
Kevin Nolan is the best manager to tell the players: "yeah that's nice, but no. Ignore and just crack on with your job."
But we as fans can gloat... especially considering who's in last place and how far down Mansfield are!
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Fitzsimons 7 A second clean sheet, some good saves. Just one missed cross but overall, a keeper that gives an impression that he is hard to beat
Tootle 6.5 Defensively positioning excellent
Duffy 6.5 Steady. Took a professional booking for the team
Brisley 7 Reads the game well
Jones 7 Gives momentum for offensive work
Yates 6.5 a more subdued performance in front of a watching Graham Alexander
Hewitt 6 all the energy as usual, just wished he had a more controlled pass at times
Hawkridge 5.5 Caught a few times being too slow in decision making. Makes up for in terms of effort.
Grant 6 Could have killed the game but keeper made a good save. Again drifts in and out of the game
Alessandra 5.5 Losing possesion too often
Stead 7 Had a good chance in first 3 minutes but made up for it for an exquisite finish in the second
Subs
Noble 6 a yellow card welcome back but was good to see him back
Smith 6 "The General" looking so much fitter
Walker 6
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Who was your man of the match for Notts County at Brentford in the FA Cup third round?
6 members have voted
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1. Who was your man of the match for Notts County at Brentford in the FA Cup third round?
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Ross Fitzsimons1
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Matt Tootle0
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Shaun Brisley0
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Richard Duffy0
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Dan Jones2
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Jorge Grant0
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Ryan Yates0
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Elliott Hewitt0
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Terry Hawkridge0
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Jon Stead3
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Lewis Alessandra0
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Liam Noble0
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Alan Smith0
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Liam Walker0
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Who was your man of the match for Notts County at Brentford in the FA Cup third round?
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Game 27 - Red Devils (H)
Team: Crawley Town
Date: 06/01/18
Where: Meadow Lane
What line-up should Kevin Nolan 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.
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New Year's Day Fixtures:
Bolton Wanderers v Hul City
Sunderland v Barnsley
Charlton Athetic v Gillingham
Rochdale v Blackpool
Accrington Stanley v Morecambe
Luton Town v Lincoln City -
ased on a mean of 5
Fitzsimons 7 So great to have a keeper to come out and claim difficult balls. Held nerve in the last minutes
Tootle 6.5 What a difference a year makes. Worked very hard
Duffy 6 a needless booking but kept his head. Some good blocks
Brisley 6.5 Solid as usual
Jones 6 Didnt get as forward so much but held position well
Yates 6 played astutely
Hewiit 5 too many wasteful passes despite his running to cover the midfield. Needless booking
Allesandra 5.5 a good first half but seemed to slow in the second
Grant 6 another match passes him by but when you need a few seconds of quality, he does provide it
Stead 6.5 took a battering but stood up well. Smashed the penalty well
Forte 5.5 wasted a great chance. Not one of his better performances
Subs
Saunders 5.5 still have doubts if he can physically cope with L2
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Who was your man of the match for Notts County against Port Vale?
8 members have voted
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1. Who was your man of the match for Notts County against Port Vale?
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Ross Fitzsimons1
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Matt Tootle1
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Richard Duffy0
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Shaun Brisley0
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Dan Jones2
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Lewis Alessandra2
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Ryan Yates0
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Elliott Hewitt0
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Jorge Grant0
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Jon Stead2
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Jonathan Forte0
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Callum Saunders0
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Alan Smith0
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Who was your man of the match for Notts County against Port Vale?
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Game 26 - Valiants (H)
Team: Port Vale
Date: 01/01/18
Where: Meadow Lane
What line-up should Kevin Nolan 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.
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No idea at the minute cos some players are injured but I feel like Duffy and Forte may return as Brisley had that knock at Crawley but still managed to play the next game against Lincoln. As for Ameobi he plays 2 games then gets injured. Fitzsimons, Tootle, Brisley, Duffy, Jones, Alessandra, Hewitt, Yates, Grant, Stead, Forte
If not then: Fitzsimons, Tootle, Brisley, Hewitt, Jones, Hawkridge, Walker, Yates, Grant, Stead, Alessandra
Despite my selection I'd honestly I'd rather play Bird at CB than Hewitt. Hewitt is just not a CB. He really isn't and I hope Nolan realises.
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Difficult game, particularly given Vale's great recent form and County's lengthy absence list. In the circumstances I'd be happy with a draw.
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Think our home record will be tested , seem on the up do Vale , injuries could be a problem really would like Duffy back Pope is a handful he would target Hewitt or and the youngster Bird isn't ready I don't think , a draw I think in what is a tricky game .
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Saturday's Fixtures:
Brentford v Sheffield Wednesday
Middlesbrough v Aston Villa
Blackburn Rovers v Scunthorpe United
Milton Keynes Dons v Peterborough United
Carlisle United v Coventry City
Wycombe Wanderers v Mansfield Town -
Game 25 - The Robins (A)
Team: Swindon Town
Date: 30/12/17
Where: County Ground
What line-up should Kevin Nolan 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.
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I consider this to be the hardest tests for Notts, yet I think if we keep our heads up and more importantly constantly focused we should be fine. They are a good team, nobody should question this but in recent weeks we have seen a different kind of magpies.
We just need to ensure that any chances are turned into good ones and ultimately taken.
The defence should be perfectly fine, provided they focus on the basics and actual pick up on their marks.
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Swindon are a good side , play good football , for some reason it's not happening for them at home , so here's hoping that continues today , after being thumped by Luton they have much to prove , but if we start the game well , a good high tempo and are blessed with an early goal it could be a difficult afternoon for the hosts , going for a win for the pies 2-0 , COYP
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One of them days today when nthing really went right for us. It was a very lathargic and leggy performance, we had no spark today. Swindon didn't outplay us, but they made themselves tough to break down, and we played into their hands a bit by just lumping it long to Stead all game who had little to no support. It took us until injury time to actually test their keeper.
Don't think there's any reason to panic, to be honest it was a very scrappy game with very little quality on show, and we just couldn't quite find that cutting edge today.
I'm sure Kevin Nolan will be looking into reinforcements next month. See a lot of people begging for a striker, and there's no doubt we could to with one, although sadly there's about 22 other clubs in this league thinking the same thing.
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Who was your man of the match for Notts County at Swindon Town?
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1. Who was your man of the match for Notts County at Swindon Town?
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Ross Fitzsimons0
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Matt Tootle0
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Shaun Brisley0
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Elliott Hewitt0
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Carl Dickinson0
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Terry Hawkridge0
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Ryan Yates0
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Liam Walker0
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Jorge Grant0
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Lewis Alessandra0
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Jon Stead0
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Dan Jones0
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Elliot Hodge0
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Callum Saunders0
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Who was your man of the match for Notts County at Swindon Town?
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Not related to Notts County but this guy definitely deserves a shoutout... Gordon Banks, who won the 1966 World Cup with England, turns 80 today!
Many happy returns Gordon!
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