Notts County matchday thread

[Paulc222]

[josefk]

Was good to see the side not sit back and just try to defend a lead, we've not been good at that.

Great first goal, one of the best I've seen from a defender in a long time, maybe he could coach our other forwards. Also he looked very comfortable and composed when under pressure.

Simpson did well after such a long lay off, hopefully he can step up and fill the gap Wordsworth will leave.

Shame about Pogba, when I first saw him I thought he was okay but apart from a bit of intimidation I'm not sure what he brings to the party.

Thought Carroll was lucky to not go for VC for deliberately blasting the ball at the backside of Morgan (I think), Carroll tried to prove he was a complete tool by complaining straight away that he had failed to go back 10 yards. Not much else I think the Ref got wrong today, good solid performance but was funny that he was boo'd by the fans when Fowler was waiting to return, no ref can make a law change while the game is going on so not sure what they wanted him to do.

Nice 3 points, still a bit to do but more important for me is next season, is it going to be a JG free zone or not?

[backofthenet]

Beasts saves kept us in it but overall a good but nervy win.

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[Paulc222]

[Ian]

[NorthgateRed]

[Born in Crawley Hospital]

[Born in Crawley Hospital]

[RedDevil1979]

" Oh and, yeah this is a bit bitter, but for the love of God can Crawley *beep* off. There wasn't any reaction when they scored, their fans made no noise, their ground would get torn apart by a bit of wind. We lost to a team whose 50/50 draw prize money was £38.50 "

[Born in Crawley Hospital]

Three points was massive and it really did feel like the players, staff and fans were pulling in the same direction. The atmosphere was great. Three points now and I think we’ll stay up. If we can get a point at Peterborough then I’ll take that with both hands.

I thought Notts County gave us some problems in the first half but really faded in the second. What a difference Ward made at the back and it was pleasing to see us hold a high line for once and actually having a go at team.

There is a long, long way to go and it’s only really after the Tuesday games that we’ll see how good a result this’ll potentially be.

Jensen – 8 – Another very solid performance and some great saves

Young – 7 – Full credit to the man, he’s turned his season around and is now undroppable

Youga – 7 – Amazing goal and he looks totally dependable. Weird that he has not had more game time in either League One or Two

Bradley – 8 – Again he has stepped up to the plate. Calm on the ball and makes the correct decisions

Ward – 9 – Instantly brought solidity back to the defence and a good goal. His commitment will be massive in the last two games

Fowler – 6 – He gives himself more time on the ball than anyone else due to his quality but not all his passes worked out today

Simpson – 7 – A brilliant performance considering how long he’s been out. Sensible move bringing him back now we will be missing Wordsworth

Wordsworth – 7 – Two utterly brilliant balls in for the goals. We will miss his quality and vision

Tomlin – 5 – He put in the yards today but when he’s on the ball he just looks scared. Lacks the quality in the final third

Pogba – 6 – Quite the enigma. Some nice touches but is very frustrating. Weirdly though we always play better when he’s in the team

McLeod – 6 – Not the best day, some poor passing and missed two golden chances

Morgan – N/A – Miss of the season. Works hard but at least one level too high

Edwards – N/A – Has done ok as a sub recently. I’d start him against Peterborough

Oyebanjo – N/A – Might still be struggling with fitness but I suspect he’ll start again Peterborough

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