Match Talk

Collin 4.5 Well protected but one can never feel assured with his keeping. Completely missed one cross which he should have claimed Tootle 5 Not one of his better games but one should also be reassured that he makes very few mistakes defensively Duffy 6 Won his headers and led the back line well Brisley 5.5 Would be a 6 but gave away a needless free kick in injury time. Coped well with the movement of O'Grady, who was perhaps Chesterfield's most impressive player Jones 4 Wasteful of dead balls, as well as some wayward punts too, just crying out for Bola... need to dream on. Noticed Jones failed to track back on several occasions Yates 5 Maybe Sc…

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

Based on a mean of 5 Fitzsimmons 7.5 Long awaited, a presumed "Reserve" keeper that is better than our current #1. Dickinson 5 Still a problem position but give him his due, good commitment but was caught out for one of Scunny's goals. However it should be said, a better option than Jones's Saturday showing Hollis 5.5 Played well in awful conditions Brisley 5.5 Improvement on Saturday and quick reactions to score Hunt 5 Did what was said on the can, as the saying goes. Hawkridge 5.5 Gave away penalty but work rate was faultless Ryan Yates 6.5 Quality when needed Grant 6 who needs Noble, when Jorge has got the "goal" instinct M…

EFL - The Iron (A) Team: Scunthorpe Date: 08/08/17 Where: Glanford 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.

Game 1 - Sky Blues (A) Team: Coventry Date: 05/08/17 Where: Ricoh Arena 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.

Based on a mean of 5 Collins 6 - Normally a critic of Collins, but did seem to be more commanding of his area. Thought he was slow to read their first but fault lay with Jones. He saved a couple of 1-on-1s but still feel he was outshown by his opposite in the Coventry goal Jones 1 - A mare, in simplistic terms. I was nonplussed on his return, rather like the signing of Idle, and the 100k + blown away....Whether it's lack of concentration or failure to accept responsibility. How can our recruitment, swing from finding a gem like Bola to return to Dickinson's bargain basement in talent. Brisley 5 - Just very average. Yes, a few errors Duffy 5 - Normal se…

Who was your man of the match for Notts County at Coventry City today?

So, tonight Notts play their first real opposition in a friendly against Nottingham Forest at Meadow Lane. The club has announced that there will be minute's applause before the game in honour of our former Chairman Derek Pavis. Despite only being a friendly, I welcome this additional news because I think despite the score being irrelevant - it will add a little more appreciation to the friendly. What do you think the score will be? General thoughts? Discuss below folks...

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

Game 46 - The Exiles (A) Team: Newport County Date: 06/05/17 Where: Rodney Parade 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 against Blackpool?

Game 45 - The Tangerines (H) Team: Blackpool Date: 29/04/17 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.

Who was your man of the match for Notts County at Luton Town?

Game 44 - The Hatters (A) Team: Luton Town Date: 22/04/17 Where: Kenilworth Road 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.

Game 43 - Pompey (H) Team: Portsmouth Date: 17/04/17 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.

Collin - 7 - generally good, one cracking save second half, maybe a bit slow to react to their second. Tootle - 5.5 - not sure whether he was poor or left exposed, but all of their threat (and goals) came down our right. Hollis - 6 - fairly solid against a potent attack. Duffy - 5 - loses a mark for gifting them the penalty. Not one of his better games. Bola - 6.5 - didn't get the chance to get forward too often, but pretty sound defensively. Hewitt - 6.5 - competed well, better in the wide role than moving more central to replace O'Connor. O'Connor - 5.5 - needs to use his brain a bit more. I love his competitive attitude, but there are limits. Campbell 6.5…

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

Game 41 - The Alex Team: Crewe Alexandra Date: 14/04/17 Where: Gresty Road 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 Crewe Alexandra?

Carlisle United are a tough team to defeat on their turf, a few years back I watched Notts totally outplay them in every aspect and yet it was them who won. Can things be different under Kevin Nolan? I think we'll have to match their direct approach and work rate, however it should be a very entertaining game. Two teams who's midfields will be key to pulling the strings. I'm going for a 2-2 prediction.

Who was your man of the match for Notts County at Carlisle United?

Game 40 - The U's (H) Team: Colchester United Date: 01/04/17 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.

Collin 6.5 – no chance with their goal, didn’t have a save of note to make but generally looked assured. Tootle 7 – defended well, got forward well. The best right back we have on the books. Hollis 7 – strong in the challenge, didn’t do a lot wrong. Duffy 7 – see Hollis. Dickinson 7 – solid throughout. Another player who could be transformed by Nolan? Campbell 6 – was ok today and can’t fault his effort, but still looks a squad player at best. Milsom 7 – the hardworking, influential performance that is becoming the norm. Hewitt 6.5 – did a good job in the O’Connor role, another who looks better under Nolan. Grant 7 – could have done better with a couple of…

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