Piethagoram is a bit late, so here are my thoughts:

Collin 6 – no difficult saves to make, but kicking and command of his area was a bit better.  Slowly improving.

Tootle 6.5 – looks suited to the wing back role, put himself about well.

Hollis 7 – kept things simple, good positionally, didn’t do a lot wrong.

Duffy 6.5 – solid performance in the middle of a back three.

Laing 6.5 – see Hollis, although knock a point off if his red card was for kicking the ball away.

Dickinson 7 – looked good defensively and going forwards.

Rodman  5.5 – competed a bit better, but his forward threat was minimal.

O’Connor 6.5 – much better, more involved and gave us a bit of shape.

Milsom 5.5 – anonymous for much of the game, but stuck at it even though he seemed to be struggling late in the game.

Stead 8* - our only threat first half, another great goal out of nothing before he went off.

Forte 6 – hard to know his position, but he did look a threat at times.

Collins 7.5 – Collins could be very good.   Pace, power, and a superbly cool finish for his goal.

Oliver 6 – good substitution, gave us an outlet when were under the cosh.

Richards 6.5 – nicely weighted pass to free Collins, really hope to see more of him.

Overall a very enjoyable afternoon.  A pretty dull first half was followed by the sort of second half that makes it well worth the money.

Positives:

We showed real fighting spirit after going down to 10 men.

Sheridan’s substitutions were spot on.

The crowd really woke up when we scored, we can create a good atmosphere if you give us something to cheer!

Jordan Richards – what a pleasure it was to see the son of a legend grace Meadow Lane.

A home win.

Within touching distance of the play-offs.

Above the Stags in the league.

Negatives: 

Just the one, the fact that the destiny of the points could have been decided by the **** with a whistle rather than the 22 players on the pitch.  How he failed to award a penalty (and possible red card) for the foul on Collins is beyond me.  At least I can criticise him without it being called sour grapes.

http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/notts-county-jason-turner-3318328.aspx

At least some level of communication but surprised no mention of Raymundo returning as chairman, nor any indication of state of the sale / investment for future

So Luther Wildin has gone on loan to struggling Grantham Town for a month. Like Montel Gibson, I'm a little disappointed that he has been loaned out so low although he will be getting some football and hopefully this will only be for a month so he can then go somewhere higher up the pyramid to help with his development. People on here have spoken highly of him previously, so I would not like to see another promising youngster discarded from the club in favour of "experience".

Meadow Lane is a great ground but why does Notts find it harder than most visiting clubs to get wins?

I have seen people on Twitter suggest that we need a better atmosphere but I think much of it goes down to the way we perform going into home games. Its a poor excuse to say its because of pressure, performance leading into some games have been better but the end result just as poor. Is Meadow Lane cursed? Do the players lack ambition at home? Its not a lack of cohesion as why would the 09/10 squad do better?

The lack of quality and relate able players to the NCFC community plays a part of it IMO.

Afternoon all

Thought some of you might be interested in this, focused quite heavily on the worrying Whole Game Solution movement this month:

http://www.leftlion.co.uk/articles.cfm/title/left-magpie--september/id/8584

COYP

Saturday's Fixtures:
Blackburn Rovers v Rotherham United
Ipswich Town v Aston Villa
Port Vale v Gillingham
Sheffield United v Peterborough United
Barnet v Colchester United
WWycombe Wanderers v Stevenage

Collin 4 Another unconvincing performance. Misread chipped cross for their first and inexplicably stopped.

Laing 5 nice to have a defender comfortable on the ball

Tootle 5 Needed to put the foot in, which was needed today

Dickinson 5 good ball for Forte's goal.... got booked when ref got ball out decision hopelessly wrong

Duffy 5 out jumped for their first. 

Hollis 5 suited and booted for Cheltenham's direct style

O'Connor 5 better game than his 2 previous no shows. Still remain unconvinced. 

Milsom 5 more defensive than creative

Rodman 3 Anonymous again

Stead 7 Two class strikes

Forte 6 took his goal well. Got booked questioning another wrong decision by the ref

Subs:

Richards 6.5 Slotted in so well, no nerves, not a foot wrong. Pedro would have been proud

Oliver 5 Beginning to see what JS sees in him. Certainly does win headers

Collins 4 Energy but gave away needless free kick towards the end of extra time which put us under unnecessary pressure. Also needless offside for not running back when needed

Game 8 - The Robins (H)

Team: Cheltenham Town

Date: 17/09/16

Where: Whaddon Road

What line-up should John Sheridan 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.

Attendance last night for the Lionesses game. Did any one go, we couldn't make it?

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http://www.itv.com/news/central/update/2016-09-16/former-notts-county-academy-boss-settles-out-of-court-with-club/

The match day magazine used to be a great supplement to read, but I must say I am disappointed by the noticeably reduced quality.

I won't be shelling out £3 to buy it, that is for sure. What ever happened to the quality?

Some might argue that its still early, that some teams are late bloomers with regards to settling down. John Sheridan is still clearly learning about his squad, which players are consistent etc.

For me, I don't think the issue is down to the fact that the players are still learning about each other.

Nor do I feel its down to effort as such, I think some are just struggling for consistency and failing to take in the tactics. I think if the midfield and defence played up to standard, there would be no question that our strikers could get goals. Audel for me isn't a right back, he plays better elsewhere and I would like to see someone else establish that position as their own.

Centre back wise - I can see this improving easily with the midfield doing their part.

I agree with calls for the return of Stanley Aborah, we need his creativity and hold up play - yes I do think his performance have been inconsistent but many other players have been dire far more than him. We need better movement on the flanks, do we have any wingers who can run directly at the opposition? If so, why don't see this??? Dickinson would probably perform better if those around him did, yet he needs to focus on trying to win the ball and defend - I hate seeing him whine and argue. For such a well built player, he doesn't half act like prima donna.

So, how can Notts improve for you? What would be your solution to the weak and absent midfield? Discuss.....

Well it all started again last night. Result of the night is Barcelona's 7-0 destruction of Celtic. Celtic missed a penalty at 1-0.

It reached 34.4 degrees in Gravesend yesterday. Meanwhile in Manchester over an inch of rain fell in an hour meaning Man City vs Borussia Monchengladbach was postponed until tonight. 

Arsenal went to PSG and drew 1-1. They'll be happy with that after being outplayed for most of the game. They scored with their first shot on target after 78 mins. PSG missed a host of chances, some were laughable misses, I actually laughed.......

Trees at home for RUFC tonight, all good wishes gratefully received as we're shy te ATM & Stubbs hasn't got a clue

Is anyone else thinking its time to give Scott Loach a run in goal now? 

Name: Meet the Fans 16/17 - Accrington Stanley (10/09/2016)
Category: Meet the Fans
Date Added: 2016-09-11
Submitter: notts-joe

Pride of Nottingham is back with another 'Meet the Fans' as Notts County prepared to take on struggling Accrington Stanley at Meadow Lane. Notts-Joe took the time out to speak with several fans ahead of the League Two clash.

Questions: What have you made of the recent performances by Notts and is the team starting to click? How much of a boost has the return of Louis Laing been for the magpies? and others.

If you would like to feature, get in touch! Feel free to submit potential questions below and we will look into asking them.

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Well tomorrow it all begins again, with another trip to the Wastelands of East Manchester, exactly the same fixture as the last CL group game Gladbach played in.

There's been the usual problems getting tickets, with even the people who work for Gladbach being denied access to the Hopsitality areas, 'because they're German'. Racism is alive and well in Englsih football!!

After City's performance against Man Ure and with Kun Aguerro available for the game I fear the worst...

But things may get better, after all the next game is against Barcelona...

Objects thrown onto the pitch, not an unknown phenomenon as these two arch-rivals with plenty of hooligans faced each other.

But - on this occasion in the 12th minute soft-toys were thrown on in a co-ordinated gesture to be collected for ill children, excellent gesture

What do you make of him at this early stage? He comes across as just a sensible lower league manager for me. The type we should have seeked before hiring Short, no thrills but gets the majority of decisions spot on.

I'm learning and seeing that the Football League plan to tackle live broadcasting.

There's been a lot of 'hype' over going live on social media and people are now broadcasting moments of the game, much like the older generation did for YouTube which ultimately got tackled. The likes of Keith's 'ShakeyProductions' and of course 'NottsCountyVideos' which was ran by Josh - all things which gave the fans a chance to see things, yet was pulled down due to 'copyright infringements'.

What do you make of this? Do you think the Football League are over censoring fans? Right call? Does it actually protect their copyright?

For me it's more excuses as to try and do what the cooperation's that sponsor the FA/Football League want. Yet people will always watch the highlights in clear HD, plus its more social thing. One of my major pet hates about football is the fact that its taken from us fans.

Thoughts?

Game 7 - Stanley (H)

Team: Accrington Stanley

Date: 10/09/16

Where: Meadow Lane

What line-up should John Sheridan 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.

what browser do you use? why do you prefer it?

i used firefox on my samsung tablet but i have now enrolled into a work based course and so i decided to buy a new laptop. at the moment i prefer edge because its fast, clean and does not come with the annoying alerts that i noticed firefox does.

Collin 4 Sorry, have no confidence in this keeper. You never feel he will keep a clean sheet
Audel 3.5 Another lapse could, read should, have cost a goal.
Laing 5 Central defence dont work together
Duffy 4 ditto
Dickinson 4 effort but not impressed
Rodman 2 too slow, too lazy, one worthy tackle of note, otherwise nothing offered. Snijders deserves his place now
O'Connor 2 Anonymous again. Stanley gets criticised but this guy came with high expectations, which are not being delivered
Tootle 3 Not good, expected him to impose himself in a game like this.
Forte 6 Looked wasted on the wing. Did cause problems 
Stead 3 Cannot play Stead and Oliver, too similar. Stead way off the pace
Oliver 4 Needed to start with Collins
Subs
Collins 5 Got pace but midfield jig saw not clicking. Needed change at 45 mins
Milsom 5 Needed Stanley instead to perhaps show something different to change the game
Campbell 4 Headless chicken syndrome. Needless lost possession which could have cost a goal

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/sep/06/argentina-omar-orestes-corbatta-angels-dirty-faces-jonathan-wilson

An interesting read

Saturday's Fixtures:
Fulham v Birmingham City
Leeds United v Huddersfield Town
Fleetwood Town v Charlton Athletic
Oxford United v Swindon Town
Carlise United v Leyton Orient
Newport County v Cheltenham Town