Saturday's Fixtures:
AFC Wimbledon v Southend United
Oldham Athetic v Sheffield United
Shrewsbury Town v Bolton Wanderers
Blackpool v Hartlepool United
Cambridge United v Stevenage
Exeter City v Yeovil Town

Based on a mean of 5

Collin 5 Invariably away from home, the away supporters are behind one goal. It is so apparent from this position, this guy is so silent, never once shouted instructions to his defenders. Distribution is a major failing and yet again, I get so frustrated as opportunities are lost for his failure to release quickly. A good save from Myles but was well protected by Duffy and Hollis

Tootle 5.5  did his job protecting his side of the pitch but little in an offensive sense

Dicko 3.5 All the assurance of a competent left back, but scrap that Bola was injured. Instead, we had what Stallard tweeted, an old school left back. Old school, meaning 3R's  Rank, rough, reckless. Nearly cost us a goal for woeful play when last man

Duffy 6.5 an absolutely stonking block in the 2nd half. A different player under Nolan

Hollis 6.5 First time in a long time, Akinfenwa hasn't been allowed to bully us.

O'Connor 5.5 Helped close down the midfield but his dead ball delivery was shocking. Glaring miss 2nd half, could have seen up the game

Milsom 6.5 Ability to run and nick a ball helped the team.

Hewitt 4.5 despite his efforts, up close Second half, his token attempts to block were just tokens. Wasted a great opportunity from a Shola directed header. Just no composure when it was needed

Grant 4 Hope the Forest scouts were looking today. Has the talent but drifts out of the game for long periods. However the quality is still there.

Stead 6 set up Shola well for the only goal. He was well shackled but wasted a good chance which fell on his left, when you expected the target to be hit.

Ameobi 7 Not the most accomplished of finishes but proved a great target man, with some good lay offs. Though one never feels he has a potential goal scoring threat.

Subs

Smith...Why, why, why? We need a player with legs to carry and close the game out.

Who was your man of the match for Notts County at Wycombe Wanderers?

Alright,

Joined in December as I thought it would be nice to hear from other County fans rather than try talk about it with mates who all conveniently have granddads from Manchester or Chelsea! I have posted a couple of times in the match chats, but thought I should may as well put a post here.

Originally from MK, but been a NCFC fan always. Best match I've been to was the 4-3 win at Wycombe in 2012 when Alan Judge hit a screamer in injury time (and should have got us playoffs, if Sheffield United hadn't been bottle jobs against Stevenage). Also if anyone happens to know where I could find a 1978 home shirt, let us know as I've been looking for about three years now.

Hopefully I've joined this page at the right time; fairly new ownership, management and some form that has been lost for a while. Look forward to a strong finish to the campaign and hopefully better things next season.

Cheers,

Elliot

Apparently we've sent scouts out to watch this Tamworth striker, been banging the goals in for them recently, it'll be interesting to see if anything comes of it.

Don't know much about him, 26, scored 20 odd goals apparently bit can't find anything that says what his record is.

http://m.plymouthherald.co.uk/league-two-scouts-out-in-force-to-watch-non-league-hot-shot-in-action/story-30221994-detail/story.html

Why is politics almost like the representation of a school's play ground?

Once upon a time this was serious business, yet these days it's all very petty. Personally I think if they cut the crap, focus may be allowed to help with the real concerns our nation faces. Even overseas it's a circus, I really don't care what Donald Trump says or does - his habits on Twitter aren't even newsworthy. Yet this is considered today's politics? A world leader keen to spout nonsense via Twitter and a female Prime Minister who cares more about how she is seen on cameras.

I'm probably the last person who speaks about politics but I miss the days of boring John Major.

Mark Fotheringham spent the 2013-14 season at Notts County and played alongside two of the brightest Magpies loanees in recent history, Callum McGregor and Jack Grealish.

He has recently done an interview published by the Birmingham Mail where he talked about both prospects, and he claimed that his countryman is a better prospect than the Villa winger.

“Jack Grealish was actually on loan at Meadow Lane at the same time and Callum outshone him and he’s been touted for England and rated at millions of pounds," he said.

“And if that’s the sort of price tag on Jack’s head then I would hate to hazard a guess what Callum would be worth. It would be at least the same anyway.

“I used to sit in the midfield with Jack and Callum at either side of me. They were two very big talents but for me Callum was always going to have the bigger future and I still believe that."

Here is the full interview: http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-star-bigger-future-aston-12743251

What are your thoughts on what he's had to say?

As today is the 151-year anniversary of the first Nottingham derby, I just thought I'd ask what your favourite match between Notts County and Nottingham Forest has been over the years? This can be league, cup or friendlies.

Now I'm a bit limited as there haven't been many encounters since I got into Notts (2006), but the Carling Cup game in August 2011 is my nomination. What a tense, pulsating game that was. As gutted as I was to lose (especially when Lee Hughes skied his penalty when he could have sealed it), I had to applaud at the end just for the entertainment they served up.

And to think they were thinking of postponing the game, as the "riots" were going on across the country. Tense times, them were.

Jorge Grant has definitely proven himself to be a cut above, with his performances and goals, but the question is - is he the best loanee you've seen at Notts County in recent years?

Who would you say is the best - Grant, Jack Grealish, Callum McGregor or someone else?

Let's hear your thoughts.

Name: Highlights: Notts 1-0 Barnet
Category: Match Highlights
Date Added: 2017-03-20
Submitter: notts-joe

The best of the action from Meadow Lane as Notts County hosted Barnet in Sky Bet League Two.

Highlights: Notts 1-0 Barnet

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Stanley aborah had joined Portsmouth... Despite him not playing well this season it actually feels horrible to have to type this...

http://m.nottinghampost.com/matt-tootle-says-atmosphere-in-notts-county-dressing-room-has-undergone-remarkable-change/story-30216156-detail/story.html

The turnaround in our fortunes this season have been unreal, it just goes to show you what having positive hard working people involved in the club can do.

Us as fans deserve a pat on the back, we're turning up in our numbers supporting and pushing the team on..

Nice to see the players are going out together, looks like Nolan and Hardy have helped alot of these players out.

There's not really a point to this article it's more of an appreciation to the changing of times and better atmosphere at Notts.

We're the black and white army!

Game 38 - The Bees (H)

Team: Barnet

Date: 19/03/17

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.

Saturday's Fixtures:
Fulham v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa
Oxford United v Scunthorpe United
Southend United v Walsall
Luton Town v Exeter City
Stevenage v Portsmouth

Name: Matt Tootle: "Not resting on our laurels"
Category: Official Notts Videos
Date Added: 2017-03-20
Submitter: notts-joe

The defender speaks about the importance of staying focused after scoring the winner in the 1-0 victory over Barnet at Meadow Lane.

Matt Tootle: "Not resting on our laurels"

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Another legend gone .Influenced so many others.RIP Chuck Berry

Who was your man of the match for Notts County against Barnet?

It's our neighbours against Derby on Saturday morning. I happened to be down that way and so thought I might try and get a couple of tickets for the game. When I got to the ticket office, they said 'sorry tickets only on sale to registered Forest supporeters who have been to a match this season'. In fact they turned down a number of other poeple while i was in there, ostensibly to stop DErby supporters getting tickets in the Forest section.

I then said we (@Blackville and I) are Magpies and they immediately said 'no problem you can have tickets then' on the basis that the two sets of supporters (NCFC and NFFC) know how to behave at the 'other's' ground. Wouldn't happen in a lot of other cities. Something to cherish and be proud of.

Name: Jorge Grant's rocket v Hartlepool
Category: Official Notts Videos
Date Added: 2017-03-12
Submitter: notts-joe

Jorge Grant scores a stunning goal against Hartlepool United at Meadow Lane.

Jorge Grant's rocket v Hartlepool

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Last Tuesday non of the grey topped bins in our close were emptied.I left it  Wednesday but on last Thursday I rang up to report the non collection.I was assured by the chappie at the other end of the phone that the bins would ,in fact, be emptied later that day.This morning(Monday)all the bins in our close were still waiting to be emptied, so I rang up again.This time I was told that it usually takes up to 3 working days for a missed collection to be carried out.On asking why I was promised the bins would be emptied last Thursday I just received a vague 'I don't know'. When I pressed the chap for a new collection date he told me Tuesday.I then told him that our green bins are due for collection then.His response to this  was that both bins would probably be emptied at the same time.This begs the question-why bother separating items into different bins in the first place if they are being emptied together into the same collection vehicle ? Not impressed !

Tuesday night's Fixtures:
Brentford v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Fulham v Blackburn Rovers
AFC Wimbledon v Milton Keynes Dons
Walsall v Fleetwood Town
Carlisle United v Luton Town
Colchester United v Mansfield Town

Game 37 - Donny (A)

Team: Doncaster Rovers

Date: 14/03/17

Where: Keepmoat Stadium

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.

Who was your man of the match for Notts County at Doncaster Rovers?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/10/bruno-goalkeeper-murder-brazil-comeback

Some discussion for the moral compass!

Game 36 - Monkey Hangers (H)

Team: Hartlepool United

Date: 11/03/17

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.