Match Thread vs. Wrexham 02.04.21 [NL]

[SwalePie]

Match day's here again as the fixtures come thick and fast. Hopefully today's the day we begin to see some tweaks that work from Ian Burchnall's side as we face play-off rivals Wrexham.

Hopefully it will be Notts who enjoy a Hollywood-style happy ending after a convincing 90+ minutes and not another Scandi-noir tragedy like the last two matches.

Remember this is now a 12:15pm kick-off for the cameras at the behest of BT Sport. No club-supplied stream is provided today.

For those unable to watch you can let your imagination create the pictures with the help of BBC Radio Nottingham at this link (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/56459271)

Team news at around 11:15am

COYP!

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[queenslandpie]

Cheers swale I will be listening on t'wireless. Unless anyone has an easy to access illegal stream that doesn't involve much effort.

[crazyfists]

COYP!

I think it'll be a tough game today but looking forward to seeing what if anything IB has had chance to work on in the last few days.

[countygump]

COYP!

I think it'll be a tough game today but looking forward to seeing what if anything IB has had chance to work on in the last few days.


Win, lose or draw, I just hope we put some kind of a decent performance in to give us a bit of hope for the near future.

[crazyfists]

Win, lose or draw, I just hope we put some kind of a decent performance in to give us a bit of hope for the near future.

Amen to that mate.

[LaxtonLad]

Win, lose or draw, I just hope we put some kind of a decent performance in to give us a bit of hope for the near future.

Hear, hear, countygump. If we can see an improvement in team cohesion we'll see a start in the resurgence of the Mighty Magpies.

[Stan Marshall]

Agreed. Just a few positive signs would be good. Three points would be even better.

[SwalePie]

Knight makes the bench! Oh and some bloke called Roberts ;)

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[Evesham Pie]

2 left backs??

[KCNotts]

That is a poor team. Expecting absolutely nothing today. Let's hope I'm wrong and Ian gets them playing.

[Killerkline]

Knight makes the bench! Oh and some bloke called Roberts ;)

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I know some will not be happy re Reeves. But, overall I’m happy with that.

What formation?

[Stan Marshall]

Slightly concerned to see Barnett & Chicksen will probably be our full backs and not a right foot amongst them. Barnett can’t defend either.

[MancMagpie]

Barnett and Chicksen ? Eeeek! The new lad Griffiths straight in, could be a miracle move or could prove to be too much for a 20 year old on front of the TV cameras in his first game. Nice to see Roberts and Knight on the bench. Although none have had game time for months so not expecting anything really.

[KCNotts]

I wish we had some youth players putting pressure on the under performers. Too many players getting rewarded with starts for being poor. No idea what O'Brien brings to the team. I'd be quite gutted if I were Rodrigues or Sam. Biggggg game for Chicksen who may have a new lease of life post Ardley.

[legs77]

I wish we had some youth players putting pressure on the under performers. Too many players getting rewarded with starts for being poor. No idea what O'Brien brings to the team. I'd be quite gutted if I were Rodrigues or Sam. Biggggg game for Chicksen who may have a new lease of life post Ardley.

How do we know we dont have good youth players as we never see em !

Something I mentioned the other day so we sign 100 right backs and it looks like a left footer is going to play RB unless it is a 3-5-2.

Still lets hope we have enough to win today.

[SwalePie]

Anyone else nervous as hell but also hopeful? It's the hope that gets you!

[Evesham Pie]

My hope left the building on Tuesday.

[Killerkline]

How do we know we dont have good youth players as we never see em !

Something I mentioned the other day so we sign 100 right backs and it looks like a left footer is going to play RB unless it is a 3-5-2.

Still lets hope we have enough to win today.

Unfortunately, that’s an issue for IB. Due to COVID, youth players train separately to the first team. So, he can’t form an opinion.

Yes, we do have too many right backs. Brindley injured, Golden(?) recovering from injury and Dion was very poor on Tuesday. Although, he wasn’t on his own. There are reasons why we have no RB playing today.

I’m hopeful there can be a change in fortunes today.

[MancMagpie]

No CB on the bench...thats risky

[americanpie]

Anyone else nervous as hell but also hopeful? It's the hope that gets you!

Yes ....me !! Please, please....C.O.Y.P.

[laddo]

If one or two were exceptional we would see them in the first teams.

Those fullbacks fill me with zero confidence, and the opposition should target them. Happy Knowles is starting, not surprised Rodders is benched as he's been disappointing like many recently.

If Griffiths hadn't started even mild mannered me would have rioted.

Can't see anything other than defeat today but will be watching and hoping like many others that I'm wrong.

[Killerkline]

Anyone else nervous as hell but also hopeful? It's the hope that gets you!

I’m feeling pretty positive.

[Killerkline]

If one or two were exceptional we would see them in the first teams.

Those fullbacks fill me with zero confidence, and the opposition should target them. Happy Knowles is starting, not surprised Rodders is benched as he's been disappointing like many recently.

If Griffiths hadn't started even mild mannered me would have rioted.

Can't see anything other than defeat today but will be watching and hoping like many others that I'm wrong.

Laddo, you’ve let me down. You normally offer a little positivity.

[Stan Marshall]

I just want to see some energy and intent today with the skipper setting an example!

[St Kitts Magpie]

I just want to see some energy and intent today with the skipper setting an example!

Here's hoping Captain Marvel can do just that..COYP!!!

[Warnocks Legends]

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[Warnocks Legends]

Sorry should say on SKYBET

[Warnocks Legends]

I'm positive because at least he is changing things

[crazyfists]

I'm nervous ha ha.

[queenslandpie]

I'm nervous ha ha.

I find the line up really interesting. Chicksen in particular came from very good stock and with a lot of ratings and Ardley signed him and basically binned him straight away. I think he was a football radar signing that he didn't want but went along with. IB has put him on the bench previously and today he pulls DKE and starts him! However I am most interested in our bench which looks very interesting indeed.

[the_anticlough]

Let's not kid ourselves, the team's being picked are pretty random now....

We might forget, Ellis has only been here a few weeks - him, Barnett, Chicksen, Griffiths hardly know each other and the formations have been chopping and changing constantly as well as the playing combinations.

Assume Wrexham are settled, so they start at a distinct advantage

[laddo]

Laddo, you’ve let me down. You normally offer a little positivity.

Need to see the formation in action in first 5/10 mins, only positive for me is Knowles being giving a chance to impress from the start and the hope of legs in midfield with think unknown quantity loan signing.

I'm saving my usual positivity for medium to long term (see recent comments regarding IB and the owners).

[CamPie]

Like others I’m worried about the 2 left backs but maybe one of them can play right and we just haven’t seen that yet. Neither fill me with great confidence Barnett has shown slightly more than Chicksen who’s showing nothing to date. Rest of the team - not unhappy and hope it works with the new lad and great to see Roberts on the bench and hope we get a glimpse of Knight (10 min cameo cos we’re 3-0 up would be good ��).

[drillerpie]

I find the line up really interesting. Chicksen in particular came from very good stock and with a lot of ratings and Ardley signed him and basically binned him straight away. I think he was a football radar signing that he didn't want but went along with. IB has put him on the bench previously and today he pulls DKE and starts him! However I am most interested in our bench which looks very interesting indeed.

I think he was a Greg Abbott signing. Fell out of love with football, then Abbott convinced him he could get his mojo back at Notts.

[crazyfists]

Good chance for them, come on Notts!!!!

[crazyfists]

****ing hell wake up Notts, this team are ****ing crap!!!!

[KCNotts]

Terrible start. O'Brien given it away 3 times already.

[MAD_MAGPIE]

Wrexham come out all guns blazing. We need to settle down and get into this and weather this early storm. 3 shots on target in as many minutes. A lesson as to how to start games.

Looks like a 3-5-2 formation.

[CamPie]

Looks like Chicksen Lb, Barnett in front and Enzio RB. Jeez we’ve started slow and BT commentator - Notts have started abysmally.

[forwardmagpie]

Three minutes in and garbage so far 🤦*♂️

[queenslandpie]

I think he was a Greg Abbott signing. Fell out of love with football, then Abbott convinced him he could get his mojo back at Notts.

I moved 25,000 miles but I could never fall out of love with football!

[countygump]

I moved 25,000 miles but I could never fall out of love with football!


'Absolutely abysmal', commentator got that spot on.

[Rez1862]

6 minutes and we look devoid of ideas and confidence

[LEPiePie]

Awful thats all i can say, im concerned for next season let alone this

[queenslandpie]

'Absolutely abysmal', commentator got that spot on.

eh

[crazyfists]

Come on you pies!

[crazyfists]

**** me

[MAD_MAGPIE]

Slocombe man of the match already!

[KCNotts]

Running around like headless chickens. Can't string two passes together and Chicksen looks as disaster waiting to happen.

[legs77]

Are we sure this is Wrexham and not Bayern ?!

[LEPiePie]

Slocombe has stopped us being 4-0 down already.

[CamPie]

How did the ref miss the blatant push of Chicksen in the 6 yard box, but for Slocombe we’d have conceded.

[crazyfists]

We might have a shot soon though if we keep our chins up.

[sidders]

Listening on Radio Nottm. The entire tenor of the commentary is defeatist. Notts giving away far too many silly free kicks. You get the feeling it's only a matter of time. Already the commentary time mentioning Griffiths lack of stature, which will mean he wins very little in the air.

[crazyfists]

It does feel like a matter of time until they score, we look terrified.

[KCNotts]

Listening on Radio Nottm. The entire tenor of the commentary is defeatist. Notts giving away far too many silly free kicks. You get the feeling it's only a matter of time. Already the commentary time mentioning Griffiths lack of stature, which will mean he wins very little in the air.

I think it's quite clear that Charlie Slater is not a fan of Birchnall.

Has there ever been a slower Notts team than this? We are second to everything. So slow to react.

[CamPie]

F**k I thought that was in.

[crazyfists]

I think it's quite clear that Charlie Slater is not a fan of Birchnall.

Has there ever been a slower Notts team than this? We are second to everything. So slow to react.

That's what I think why are we always slower and less alert every game, the only explanation is nerves. Good move Barnett missed a decent chance.

[MAD_MAGPIE]

Barnett should have hit the target with that first chance especially as he was in the box.

[CamPie]

Better - bit more composure from Barnett and we could have been undeservedly in front.

[crazyfists]

We've settled down abit now and getting into it more COYP!

[MAD_MAGPIE]

We are coming into this a bit now and playing in the Wrexham half which is good to see. We do seem a bit more forward thinking in our play.

[crazyfists]

And Roberts and Knight on the bench so things could be looking up.

[Rez1862]

It's really striking how much the players hide. No runs being made. Just too easy for Wrexham to play through us and intercept. It was the same under Ardley - we need players who aren't scared.

[legs77]

I think it's quite clear that Charlie Slater is not a fan of Birchnall.

Has there ever been a slower Notts team than this? We are second to everything. So slow to react.

Yes that is clear from Slater perhaps he take a look at what Ardley has delivered for us.

[countygump]

Better. Pleased to see us playing a bit of long ball, if only to gain some territory with throws free kicks etc and play in their half.

[crazyfists]

Close!

[crazyfists]

Much better now Notts come on!

[CamPie]

Hard to if that was handball but all the Notts players were convinced.

[KCNotts]

Come on Notts!!! Be confident. We can beat any of the chit in this league when we get it right.

[60YearsAPie]

Watching this on Bet365 at 250%. Great picture. We're getting more into this after a shaky start.

[for*sttown63]

This is better!
COYP

[countygump]

Hard to if that was handball but all the Notts players were convinced.

Not enough in it to give a clear pen. Not from what I could see on the replay.

[Rez1862]

Hard to if that was handball but all the Notts players were convinced.

Couldn't see a hand myself but like you say three Notts players immediately shouted for it! No luck for us it seems

[queenslandpie]

Weird line up but we have beaten off the inveitibale early onslaught they are making changes already and I am a little confident.

[KCNotts]

Yes that is clear from Slater perhaps he take a look at what Ardley has delivered for us.

The local press where quite sycophantic to Ardley. They were far too matey. I want them to hold managers to account and ask the right questions, hopefully Slater might up his game now if he doesn't like who he is interviewing.

[MAD_MAGPIE]

Watching this on Bet365 at 250%. Great picture. We're getting more into this after a shaky start.

Same here. Albeit small it's a great picture.

[crazyfists]

We look ok now and think Reeves is playing OK as well, this could be our day!

[CamPie]

Anyone else thinking Chicksen looking more like a footballer now?

[countygump]

That defender draped over the vanarama sign, classic!!!

[MAD_MAGPIE]

Better set pieces as well. Getting it into the area of uncertainty so the keeper has to come off his line and punch it out.

[queenslandpie]

The local press where quite sycophantic to Ardley. They were far too matey. I want them to hold managers to account and ask the right questions, hopefully Slater might up his game now if he doesn't like who he is interviewing.

Slater is to interviewing what Ardley was to Notts. Nice. Dont think much at all to him.

[crazyfists]

Anyone else thinking Chicksen looking more like a footballer now?

Yeah he started nervy which is understandable but they've settled down now and is an even game with us having the best of the last 10 mins but still need that creative spark.

[Killerkline]

We look ok now and think Reeves is playing OK as well, this could be our day!

He’s moving the ball much quicker, travelling forward when can and moving much sharper off the ball.

[HUCKNALLPIE]

Slater is to interviewing what Ardley was to Notts. Nice. Dont think much at all to him.

Not as bad as Leigh Curtis!

[KCNotts]

Half time and after the madness of the first 10 mins it all calmed down. Make no mistake though it has still been poor. We have created very little and the main problems are poor distribution and the midfielders not doing enough to find space and create.

Griffiths has absolutely no presence at all and is not what we needed. I'd like to see this 'list' of potential signings presented to Birchnall, because I can't see the logic of this one. Why is recruitment so bad this year?

Wrexham have no strikers and look very average. We should be winning this in the second half if we have any chance of making the playoffs.

[BigFatPie]

Well it started off at embarrassing and it’s ended at poor so at least that’s progress.

[crazyfists]

Half time, started the terribly but finished the half on level pegging with the game quite even after the start. We're not creating much going forward but hopefully IB will have a few ideas for the second half and we have some good players on the bench so maybe snatch a late win.

COYP

[WarsopPie]

Match day's here again as the fixtures come thick and fast. Hopefully today's the day we begin to see some tweaks that work from Ian Burchnall's side as we face play-off rivals Wrexham.

Hopefully it will be Notts who enjoy a Hollywood-style happy ending after a convincing 90+ minutes and not another Scandi-noir tragedy like the last two matches.

Remember this is now a 12:15pm kick-off for the cameras at the behest of BT Sport. No club-supplied stream is provided today.

For those unable to watch you can let your imagination create the pictures with the help of BBC Radio Nottingham at this link (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/56459271)

Team news at around 11:15am

COYP!

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So far poor.
No shape, No creativity No forwards, defence all over the place.
This guy IB has a 1.08 points per game ratio he won’t last long here.

[forwardmagpie]

Poor first half - I struggle to suggest any of our players have played well - they seem to be trying but on the whole not succeeding

[countygump]

After the horrendous start we had, if we can get out of this match with a draw, t'wud seem like a victory to me and more importantly, a start.

U Piessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss........... ........

[60YearsAPie]

After our last game I wasn't looking forward to today's game.

Much better performance today though. Happy with that first half, after weathering the initial storm.

And could be some interesting substitutions to come, maybe.

[Killerkline]

Half time and after the madness of the first 10 mins it all calmed down. Make no mistake though it has still been poor. We have created very little and the main problems are poor distribution and the midfielders not doing enough to find space and create.

Griffiths has absolutely no presence at all and is not what we needed. I'd like to see this 'list' of potential signings presented to Birchnall, because I can't see the logic of this one. Why is recruitment so bad this year?

Wrexham have no strikers and look very average. We should be winning this in the second half if we have any chance of making the playoffs.

Disagree. After a nervy start, I think we’ve been much better. Yes, we need more quality in the final third. But, overall much better.

[MancMagpie]

First half analysis...

Wrexham had the better of first 20 mins.

We looked out of sorts with Chicken at left CB and nobody seemed to know their jobs in a 3-5-2.

However, we grew in to the game a bit and started to look less nervous. Despite that we've created very little and if it wasnt for Slocombe, we could be 2 down.

Griffiths doing ok, as is Knowles. Barnett put a couple of good balls in.

Wooton working hard but nothing to show for it

[MAD_MAGPIE]

After the first ten minute onslaught things calmed down and Notts got more into the game. We've had the lions share of possession 64% compared to Wrexhams 36%.

A couple of chances off target, but no shots on target yet. We do seem to be moving the ball forward and playing the ball more in the Wrexham half than what we saw on Tuesday and it's like we have woken up a bit and look more sharper.

I'm sure many fans would have taken 0-0 at half time. So second half let's hope we can move it up another notch and have more chances and some shots on target, and you never know we could beat these.

[countygump]

Poor first half - I struggle to suggest any of our players have played well - they seem to be trying but on the whole not succeeding

Thought O'Brien was the pick of the bunch, proppa dynamo. It was akin to a dynamo offa RSW 16, but dynamo it t'was.

[matt_magpie]

I think a fit Knight and Roberts can’t come soon enough and could have a massive impact

[jackal2]

The first 20 minutes was a team coming into the game with confidence against a team that wasn't, but we've weathered that (somehow) and seemed to start getting a foothold without necessarily creating much. It's a foundation on which to build, but we definitely need more movement from the front players. The midfielders are getting flack for playing the ball too slowly and looking unsure, and no doubt they are suffering the same lack of confidence as the rest, but if they're going to move the ball more quickly they need runners to feed. This game is very winnable if the players show initiative and courage.

[forwardmagpie]

Knowles looks a waste of a shirt at the moment

[BigFatPie]

Why is it when we have just missed out on promotion, look to have settled ownership maybe a few quid a spend we go and blow our brains out on terrible recruitment?

1994, 2018 and 2020 won’t go down well in history.

[Killerkline]

I think a fit Knight and Roberts can’t come soon enough and could have a massive impact

Last 20 mins, potentially, they could have a big impact.

BT commentary very biased to Wrexham.

[matt_magpie]

Thought chicksens done alright but struggling arierly, looked a push on him though when he miss headed at slocombe

[Killerkline]

Knowles looks a waste of a shirt at the moment

I wouldn’t be that harsh. But, he needs to improve 2nd half.

[Elite_Pie]

We are lucky to go in level after an awful first 15 minutes, but it's been pretty even after that. Looks like a single goal could settle it, but we have to create much more to look like getting it.

[matt_magpie]

Knowles looks a waste of a shirt at the moment

Doesn’t get in front of his man when the balls played into his feet and absolutely no strength

[crazyfists]

Last 20 mins, potentially, they could have a big impact.

BT commentary very biased to Wrexham.

Agree, thought we finished the half the better team.

[forwardmagpie]

I wouldn’t be that harsh. But, he needs to improve 2nd half.

I was actually being generous he doesn’t look like a waste of a shirt on that performance he is a waste of a shirt

[Killerkline]

I was actually being generous he doesn’t look like a waste of a shirt on that performance he is a waste of a shirt

Tough audience

[crazyfists]

We do seem up for it more this half.

[BanjoPie]

Enzio too deep for me

[Russ_OTF]

This is dire. At least under Ardley we would have the odd shot.

[Killerkline]

I was actually being generous he doesn’t look like a waste of a shirt on that performance he is a waste of a shirt


Tough audience

I take it all back!

[Rez1862]

Looking much better after the first 15-20 minutes, just need that little spark I feel

[KCNotts]

This is dire. At least under Ardley we would have the odd shot.

You ❤️ Neil Ardley.

And no. No we wouldn't.

[BanjoPie]

Enzio doesn’t look that interested about getting involved - very half-hearted

[KCNotts]

Enzio doesn’t look that interested about getting involved - very half-hearted

Enzio has been poor for around 90% of his time with us. I won't be upset when he leaves.

[crazyfists]

Come on Knight!

[CamPie]

Knight getting ready let’s see what he can do

[legs77]

Enzio doesn’t look that interested about getting involved - very half-hearted

Agree but you not get best out of him as a wing back.

We need him or Roberts a ball carrier this Griffiths has added nothing at all.

[Russ_OTF]

You ❤️ Neil Ardley.

And no. No we wouldn't.

I don't love him. I just think the team played better under him.

[SwalePie]

Here's hoping this Knight is wearing his shining armour!

[MAD_MAGPIE]

The fourth Notts booking of the game could be construed as though we are getting more physical and stuck in?

[crazyfists]

A shot!

[BigFatPie]

Barnett is about as good as Barnet.

[Rez1862]

A shot from Knight - I like him already!

[MAD_MAGPIE]

Four shots off target. Still none on target yet.

One goal for either side will probably win this.

[crazyfists]

Roberts is coming on.

[crazyfists]

Come on geordie Messi!

[BanjoPie]

O’Brien off!!!! - good job Reeves is **** hot then!!!

[crazyfists]

Roberts Close after good one two with Knight, we'll be ok in the long run.

[crazyfists]

[goaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllllll

[KCNotts]

Get in!!!!!!!!

Ian Burchnall's black n white army!!!

[crazyfists]

Ellis

[BanjoPie]

Thats the way to do it

[CamPie]

Yesssssss!!!

[forwardmagpie]

Yes

[Riverleeno]

Gooooooooaaaaaaaallll

[Rez1862]

Get in!!

[MAD_MAGPIE]

At last we create a goal from a set pieces and who would have thought first shot on target and two central defenders made it. Great header by Rawlinson and Ellis to tap it home. That's brilliant.

To win this game would be a massive, massive lift for the club.

[crazyfists]

****ing come on you pies!!!!!!

[Riverleeno]

Come on Notts....

[Riverleeno]

More nervous now than at 0-0!

[crazyfists]

Roberts is back

[Rez1862]

How we've missed Roberts

[MAD_MAGPIE]

The 11 that are on the pitch now for Notts could have a big impact in deciding where we end up finishing this season.

This fixture could well be a future play-off game?

[crazyfists]

How we've missed Roberts

Yep combines with Knight to earn the corner we scored from and running at the defence earning a free kick and he's only been on 5 minutes.

[the_anticlough]

What a good signing Eliis was...
Already worth 6pts from winning goals as a centre-back

[MAD_MAGPIE]

Oh no Wootton is going to be a big loss for the next game.

[crazyfists]

Wootton off second yellow for dissent.

[Rez1862]

Wotton sent off? How stupid

[KCNotts]

Red card for Wootton (he needed a rest anyway). Rawlinson pulling players away from arguing with with the ref. Connell is my choice for Captain.

[crazyfists]

They're saying for that challenge, eh?!

[KCNotts]

I'm enjoying this more physical approach. We need to be nasty.

[bouncingoffthewalls]

Wootton off for challenging for the ball. There guy swings his arm to hit Rawlinson...carry on lad

[drillerpie]

Doesn’t get in front of his man when the balls played into his feet and absolutely no strength

Begs the question why we weren't playing more balls in front of him for him to run on to?

[CamPie]

This ref has been a joke. We’ve had nothing. Now Wootton sent off and every decision gone against him, including when his shirt was almost ripped off his back.

[legs77]

This ref is awful where was our pen for keeper on Knight ?

Only thing he got right is the Wrexham dive

[Rez1862]

If it was for the challenge, that is absolutely ridiculous.

[drillerpie]

What a good signing Eliis was...
Already worth 6pts from winning goals as a centre-back

Yep!

[Rez1862]

I'm enjoying this more physical approach. We need to be nasty.

Yes!

[MAD_MAGPIE]

I'm enjoying this more physical approach. We need to be nasty.

4 yellow cards and 1 red card. I can't think of a game in Neal Ardley's rein where we have had so many, certainly this season.

[crazyfists]

Come on Notts hang on!

[ivansneck]

4 yellow cards and 1 red card. I can't think of a game in Neal Ardley's rein where we have had so many, certainly this season.
There was a time when Doyle got sent off every game

[Rez1862]

Ellis MOTM - Well earned

[60YearsAPie]

Yesss! Great result, a win against promotion rivals who'd lost one of their last 14 games.

[crazyfists]

Come on you pies!

[Rez1862]

Very impressed with the way we've managed the game since going a goal up. Hopeful this is the catalyst for IB

[Thin_Man]

My stream froze!!!!!

[CamPie]

Brilliant 3pts after the start we had.

[Riverleeno]

''hard fought victory" COYP

[Thin_Man]

When is this whistle going to be blown?

[Stan Marshall]

A good win that. Well done Notts

[legs77]

Great win.

Not great game and second half we werent under any pressure.

Takes heat off IB as well.

[Thin_Man]

When is this whistle going to be blown?

Nevermind

[bouncingoffthewalls]

Great 3 points, don't think it can be understated how big it is to have Roberts back.

[crazyfists]

We were the best team after the first 20 mins and can't fault the effort. We're getting players back and Knight looks good, I'm so happy ha ha.

[uysapie]

Very impressed with the way we've managed the game since going a goal up. Hopeful this is the catalyst for IB

Great result. Noticeable improvement when Roberts came on. Pleased that my prediction was wrong.

[BigFatPie]

Terrible start, got better, first win for the manager, , Cal hopefully properly back.

Good days work.

[the_anticlough]

My stream froze!!!!!

Who are you, the Duke of Devonshire? You're lucky to have your own stream...

[MAD_MAGPIE]

Well Done Notts that was much better in fight, desire and looking more threatening going forward. One shot and one goal and its job done. That should be a big boost for confidence against an in form side and potential playoff rival. Good to see Roberts and Knight make an appearance.

Something to build on going to Woking on Monday.

[KCNotts]

Great win. I hope people cut the gaffer some slack now and let him get on with his job. He needs our support.

COYP!

[Elite_Pie]

Bloody hell, we needed that! Not the most convincing win but who cares?

[countygump]

''hard fought victory" COYP


Well done to all!!!!!!!!!!!

You Piessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.

[matt_magpie]

I thought Chicksen was excellent today, really good touch on him and excellent block in second half, I was worried when he was starting at CB

[Mark_Ross]

To say not pretty - bit of an understatement - but three points... Yippeee!

Cal = excellent. Knight looks decent too - impressed.

PS: BT coverage = bluddy awful.

[since41]

Good win onward and upward.

[the_anticlough]

Table looks surprisingly healthy (didn't want to look all week!)

[countygump]

https://youtu.be/kC8vccHOI7E

[Warnocks Legends]

Wow much better especially in second half. Knight won nearly every ball out his way and looks strong quick and eye for goal, cal minutes in his leg, new lad looks decent, all round workmanlike performance. Even Chicken looked ok

[Robertomac]

Wow much better especially in second half. Knight won nearly every ball out his way and looks strong quick and eye for goal, cal minutes in his leg, new lad looks decent, all round workmanlike performance. Even Chicken looked ok

Thought Knight looked good and did more than Knowles.

[CamPie]

Most pleasing aspects of that were the fight, we really wanted to win, Chicksen’s performance is like a new signing, the return of Roberts and first sight of Knight who looked very useful and will worry a few defences at this level. Wootton will miss the Woking game which is a good one to miss compared to others we have this month.

[ALPIECINO]

To say not pretty - bit of an understatement - but three points... Yippeee!

Cal = excellent. Knight looks decent too - impressed.

PS: BT coverage = bluddy awful.
This..
Biggin Wrexham up all match. Reckon the commentators must be getting a lift home on team bus.. 👍

[for*sttown63]

What a great way to start the weekend...so happy to see the boys put in a battling performance like that!
Some stand-out performances...the back 3 were superb especially Chickson who most thought didn’t exist,thought Griffiths made himself available and worked well and the introduction of Knight and Roberts gave us another dimension completely!
Overall a very improved performance and has given great cause for optimism!
Great reaction from all the players after the goal....haven’t seen that for a while!
Come on you stylish magpies!!!
😊

[Killerkline]

I was actually being generous he doesn’t look like a waste of a shirt on that performance he is a waste of a shirt


Wow much better especially in second half. Knight won nearly every ball out his way and looks strong quick and eye for goal, cal minutes in his leg, new lad looks decent, all round workmanlike performance. Even Chicken looked ok

My take on it

[Thordardaughter]

To say not pretty - bit of an understatement - but three points... Yippeee!

Cal = excellent. Knight looks decent too - impressed.

PS: BT coverage = bluddy awful.

If they mentioned the devastating effect of the Wrexham injuries again I was going to turn the volume off !
Great result Notts and so good to see someone in a Notts shirt running at players. Welcome Knight and a very, very much needed welcome back Cal !!

[jackal2]

You could see the players gradually growing in confidence as the game wore on, and I agree with the posters above that it's good to see a more physical approach. Whether we're playing direct or passing the ball around, you want the opposition to know they've been in a game and to go back home with the bruises to show for it. Our best two managers in recent times were Warnock and Allardyce and their teams certainly didn't take any prisoners. Ironically, Wootton got sent off for a non-foul.

Good win in what was a six-pointer. Partly makes up for the awful showing against Aldershot.

[countygump]

Efi gone back, so has the Wolf Man. Wonder if there are players incoming?

[LaxtonLad]

This..
Biggin Wrexham up all match. Reckon the commentators must be getting a lift home on team bus.. ��

I reckon they've been doing that for a few games now, it's depressing to listen to. Not encouraging the support the players need to read or what the supporters need to encourage er... support. It must seep back to the player's families and on to the player, imagine getting home to "Stall and Charlie reckon you were crap today, dad".

[60YearsAPie]

I reckon they've been doing that for a few games now, it's depressing to listen to. Not encouraging the support the players need to read or what the supporters need to encourage er... support. It must seep back to the player's families and on to the player, imagine getting home to "Stall and Charlie reckon you were crap today, dad".

Must admit I enjoyed watching the game on Bet365 with no commentary. Have got tired of listening to our commentators recently.

Think I may try watching the home streams with the sound turned off. It's more like being at a game anyway.

[Killerkline]

BT coverage is appalling. What does Dean Keats have to complain about? McLean ‘Wrexham in control’?

Anyway, much better performance. Reeves big improvement, Regan good addition, Chicksen excellent. And of course, Cal back in the and the introduction of Knight.

Only negative, loss of Whooton.

[LaxtonLad]

Win our games in hand and we're second!

[LaxtonLad]

BT coverage is appalling. What does Dean Keats have to complain about? McLean ‘Wrexham in control’?

Anyway, much better performance. Reeves big improvement, Regan good addition, Chicksen excellent. And of course, Cal back in the and the introduction of Knight.

Only negative, loss of Whooton.

Is there not a chance of an appeal?

[ivansneck]

Wootton having a game off may not be a negative in the long run

[pravda_plc]

Thought Knight looked good and did more than Knowles.

...and most importantly Lewis Knight is OUR player, not a loanee from you-know-who !!

[St Kitts Magpie]

Efi gone back, so has the Wolf Man. Wonder if there are players incoming?

Didn't know about Effiong..no great loss really. Same with Wolfe , we cant really say we have lost something as he hasn't managed to show us. Save on Wages if nothing else I would imagine. As you say , maybe a new arrival on the way. Whilst we are at it we may as well send Golden & Richardson back too.

[stewb]

Can’t appeal a booking

[laddo]

Some agricultural challenges put in by Notts players throughout. Marvellous.

Huge relief for the new manager, and delighted for him.

Awful opening 10-15mins, they should have been one up after 2.5 mins when they incredibly missed their 3/4th chance. Devoid of confidence.

Chicksen impressive, and fouled/pushed for one of their early chances.

Helped clearly by their injury and substitution but very even for 30 mins of first half and we were better side in second. Confidence clearly grew.

Even ignoring our goal I thought the corners were better, more threatening from Barnett.

Nice to see Cal , good to see Knight. Average debut from Griffiths in the middle but didn't look overawed at all.

[Killerkline]

Is there not a chance of an appeal?

Possibly. But if he only misses one game(?), not worth the risk of having the suspension extended. Let him have a rest.

[jackal2]

BT coverage is appalling.

To be fair to the director and cameramen, the pictures were fine, but the commentary and punditry was extremely poor.

I thought the commentators came with a clear 'establishment view' agenda today to imply that Ardley shouldn't have been sacked and to question Notts County's "moneyball" recruitment policy. The use of such a lazy phrase pretty much sums up the level and value of the observations that were made. Several times the lead commentator contrived to set up the colour commentator to voice was what clearly a pre-prepared "script", under the loose pretence that they were talking about fans' opinions. I'd love to know why commentators these days seem to think their opinions are needed or wanted. Just call the game and leave the viewers and fans (who know a lot more about their clubs than commentators who are just dropping in for a few hours) to form their own opinions.

[Killerkline]

Some agricultural challenges put in by Notts players throughout. Marvellous.

Huge relief for the new manager, and delighted for him.

Awful opening 10-15mins, they should have been one up after 2.5 mins when they incredibly missed their 3/4th chance. Devoid of confidence.

Chicksen impressive, and fouled/pushed for one of their early chances.

Helped clearly by their injury and substitution but very even for 30 mins of first half and we were better side in second. Confidence clearly grew.

Even ignoring our goal I thought the corners were better, more threatening from Barnett.

Nice to see Cal , good to see Knight. Average debut from Griffiths in the middle but didn't look overawed at all.

Ye of little faith 😃

[Killerkline]

To be fair to the director and cameramen, the pictures were fine, but the commentary and punditry was extremely poor.

I thought the commentators came with a clear 'establishment view' agenda today to imply that Ardley shouldn't have been sacked and to question Notts County's "moneyball" recruitment policy. The use of such a lazy phrase pretty much sums up the level and value of the observations that were made. Several times the lead commentator literally set up the colour commentator to voice was what clearly a pre-prepared "script", under the pretence that they were talking about fans' opinions. I'd love to know why commentators these days seem to think their opinions are needed or wanted. Just call the game and leave the viewers and fans (who know a lot more about their clubs than commentators who are just dropping in for a few hours) to form their own opinions.

Yes, my comments were in reference to the commentary. Incredibly biased.

Maybe I see things to black n white!

[crazyfists]

To be fair to the director and cameramen, the pictures were fine, but the commentary and punditry was extremely poor.

I thought the commentators came with a clear 'establishment view' agenda today to imply that Ardley shouldn't have been sacked and to question Notts County's "moneyball" recruitment policy. The use of such a lazy phrase pretty much sums up the level and value of the observations that were made. Several times the lead commentator contrived to set up the colour commentator to voice was what clearly a pre-prepared "script", under the loose pretence that they were talking about fans' opinions. I'd love to know why commentators these days seem to think their opinions are needed or wanted. Just call the game and leave the viewers and fans (who know a lot more about their clubs than commentators who are just dropping in for a few hours) to form their own opinions.

This.

[LaxtonLad]

Yes, my comments were in reference to the commentary. Incredibly biased.

Maybe I see things to black n white!

5th Rate league, 5th rate commentators.

[countygump]

https://youtu.be/Keo9rsdPL7o

[countygump]

https://youtu.be/ntX9NheZquU

[countygump]

https://youtu.be/QaXMbunY_6o

[countygump]

https://youtu.be/GcOoZjVoA_4

[countygump]

Interesting?


https://twitter.com/i/status/1377950120621309961

[countygump]

Goallllllllllllllllllllllllllll.


https://twitter.com/i/status/1377969652035387392

[Elite_Pie]

This..
Biggin Wrexham up all match. Reckon the commentators must be getting a lift home on team bus.. ��

Wouldn't be surprised if they dropped the ref off as well, I thought he was awful for most of the game. How did their player that fouled Roberts avoid a yellow card? I don't get the second yellow for Wootton. If it's a deliberate elbow it's a straight red, if it isn't it's no foul.

[legs77]

To be fair to the director and cameramen, the pictures were fine, but the commentary and punditry was extremely poor.

I thought the commentators came with a clear 'establishment view' agenda today to imply that Ardley shouldn't have been sacked and to question Notts County's "moneyball" recruitment policy. The use of such a lazy phrase pretty much sums up the level and value of the observations that were made. Several times the lead commentator contrived to set up the colour commentator to voice was what clearly a pre-prepared "script", under the loose pretence that they were talking about fans' opinions. I'd love to know why commentators these days seem to think their opinions are needed or wanted. Just call the game and leave the viewers and fans (who know a lot more about their clubs than commentators who are just dropping in for a few hours) to form their own opinions.

Great post they were hoping we'd lose just so they could put the boot in.

Fans opinions means they looked at social media which is 50/50 on the sacking.

They also said the players might "like" Ardley well I dont care what they want they arent lifelong fans.

We were denied 2 penalties imo and the one on Knight they described as clumsy in other words its a foul but they didnt want to say that.

We could have been 3-0 down after 10 minutes and we rode our luck but overall we didnt deserve to lose the game.

[bouncingoffthewalls]

I'd love to know how the ref came to the conclusion that the challenge on Knight was not a penalty & a goal kick to them.

Ref had a shocking game through out. I don't get how Wootton gets a booking for for a geniune challange for the ball but there guy who clearly swings out at Rawlinson get's nothing but a quick talking too.

It might have just been the replay that I saw but I don't think Wootton caught the guy for his 1st booking either but I could be wrong there.

[SwalePie]

Didn't the referee have an unusual name today? First time I've come across an 'Owain Glyndŵr' officiating at this level. Mind you those commentators Jones The Words and Evans The Comment seemed to be very knowledgeable.

COYP!

[sinophile]

The referee didn't give a free kick. Wootton and their player challenged for the ball, both missed it and it ran through to the keeper. The ref then stopped play for the head injury and booked Wooton. He restarted play by dropping the ball to the keeper. He didn't know what he was doing.

[upthemaggies]

Yes, my comments were in reference to the commentary. Incredibly biased.


Who were the commentators today? Missed the whole thing (family gathering).

[Killerkline]

Who were the commentators today? Missed the whole thing (family gathering).

I couldn’t tell you their names, the regular partnership for BT coverage of NL.

[legs77]

Who were the commentators today? Missed the whole thing (family gathering).

Adam Virgo and Somerton

[Killerkline]

Don’t know if anyone else as covered it. But, the player who took a dive to try and win a penalty. Absolute disgrace.

One of the few decisions the ref got right.

[laddo]

Tbf the handball(?) couldn't be given because it wasn't exactly conclusive when viewed multiple times on replays in slow motion. The ref didn't have a good view of it with players in the way.

[ancientpie]

Not a classic but a much better performance (after the first 15 min) and what could prove to be a very important result. All of a sudden I feel optimistic again, onwards & upwards. COYP

[laddo]

Don’t know if anyone else as covered it. But, the player who took a dive to try and win a penalty. Absolute disgrace.

One of the few decisions the ref got right.

Was a great spot by the ref yet the commentators were very reluctant to just say "he dived, was clear simulation, tried to cheat" when viewing on the replays.

[Notsohumblepie]

Didn't the referee have an unusual name today? First time I've come across an 'Owain Glyndŵr' officiating at this level. Mind you those commentators Jones The Words and Evans The Comment seemed to be very knowledgeable.

COYP!

More like Evans the Death, or Organ Morgan. Looking at the rest of Milk Wood though , perhaps Blind Captain Cat might have been a better fit

[caj85]

I'd love to know how the ref came to the conclusion that the challenge on Knight was not a penalty & a goal kick to them.

Ref had a shocking game through out. I don't get how Wootton gets a booking for for a geniune challange for the ball but there guy who clearly swings out at Rawlinson get's nothing but a quick talking too.

It might have just been the replay that I saw but I don't think Wootton caught the guy for his 1st booking either but I could be wrong there.

Tbf it looked liked the keeper got both hands on the ball before coming down onto knight. Looked clumsy but nothing in it.

I wonder if the second yellow was for dissent or the ref just forgot il he gave a foul.

The commentators clearly had a bias, wooton first yellow looked to be nothing and a challenge after half time they played it up like Wootton was lucky to be on the pitch but again i couldn't see much in it.

Honestly don't think any of those fouls by Wootton were fouls

[Elite_Pie]

Tbf the handball(?) couldn't be given because it wasn't exactly conclusive when viewed multiple times on replays in slow motion. The ref didn't have a good view of it with players in the way.

The reaction of the Notts players suggested the ball hit his hand, and there was some evidence that it did on one of the camera angles. It's one of those penalties I don't like to see given, but the rule now seems to be that if the ball makes contact with a hand in an unnatural position (ie making the body bigger), it's a penalty. His hand was raised above well his head, but when it was shown from the ref's line of vision I could see why he didn't give it.

[upthemaggies]

Adam Virgo and Somerton

That is the same pairing we've had for every live match on BT since dropping down to the NL and people have complained about them being biased before, the play off final springs to mind. Virgo, as well as beginning his career with Brighton - was born there, so presumably he grew up supporting the Seagulls and would have been 8 years old when we beat them at Wembley. Maybe he still bears us a grudge for that.

[Robertomac]

Wootton shouldn't have had a single booking, let alone two. How does he end up with his shirt literally torn apart but can't buy a foul against him?

I thought their keeper definitely fouled Knight. Looked like he just wiped him out but got away with it because it was away from the goal.

[Killerkline]

Sutton 0 - 0

[laddo]

The reaction of the Notts players suggested the ball hit his hand, and there was some evidence that it did on one of the camera angles. It's one of those penalties I don't like to see given, but the rule now seems to be that if the ball makes contact with a hand in an unnatural position (ie making the body bigger), it's a penalty. His hand was raised above well his head, but when it was shown from the ref's line of vision I could see why he didn't give it.

Exactly, he view was poor. The commentators were unsure at the time with the benefit of multiple replays and angles. I agree with Charlie Slater it was inconclusive on TV so Ref had no option in real time, he has to be certain after all.

The (nearest) players strong reaction all indicate it hit a hand but obviously you can't give it based on the reaction of 3 players.

I wouldn't have given a penalty in the game for either side. The current handball rule is a bit of a joke.

[drillerpie]

Sutton 0 - 0

The dream lives on!

[BigFatPie]

No idea why people are wetting their knickers about the commentary. Wrexham were in form, we weren’t. They started really well, we didn’t. Lots of fans think someone in the media is ‘biased’ against their team, it’s mostly paranoid bolox. I thought the commentators were more honest than Slater or Curtis.

Concentrate on the positives.

[SwalePie]

No idea why people are wetting their knickers about the commentary. Wrexham were in form, we weren’t. They started really well, we didn’t. Lots of fans think someone in the media is ‘biased’ against their team, it’s mostly paranoid bolox. I thought the commentators were more honest than Slater or Curtis.

Concentrate on the positives.

Oh OK. Sorry about that.

[Notts78]

Just watched the game due to work.

I have a question about Wootons sending off and apologies if covered. Wooton was booked for a 2nd time yet the game restarts with a drop ball. So was it a foul or not?

[Rez1862]

Unless it was for dissent? Either way, the ref didn't have a particularly good game, the commentary team were their usual selves but we got 3 points so I am happy tonight

[BanjoPie]

That is the same pairing we've had for every live match on BT since dropping down to the NL and people have complained about them being biased before, the play off final springs to mind. Virgo, as well as beginning his career with Brighton - was born there, so presumably he grew up supporting the Seagulls and would have been 8 years old when we beat them at Wembley. Maybe he still bears us a grudge for that.

Surely they can’t be biased towards our opponents every time! - I watched the game today and didn’t notice any bias

[BigFatPie]

Oh OK. Sorry about that.

Do you think BT are biased against Notts County?

[the_anticlough]

Wootton having a game off may not be a negative in the long run

Good call. And easier for the coach than dropping/resting him.
How long will the suspension be?

[Killerkline]

No idea why people are wetting their knickers about the commentary. Wrexham were in form, we weren’t. They started really well, we didn’t. Lots of fans think someone in the media is ‘biased’ against their team, it’s mostly paranoid bolox. I thought the commentators were more honest than Slater or Curtis.

Concentrate on the positives.

Not wetting my knickers, giving my opinion. Current form had nothing to do with the in game commentary. They did start positive, but they didn’t control the game as McLean went onto say after the game. The commentary was like a Wrexham love in and not complimentary to Notts. The dive by their player when he got booked was brushed aside. There were no real views given on the Whooton sending off, which was very harsh at best. My opinion.

And I do concentrate on the positives. But, I believe the commentary was worth a mention.

[Killerkline]

For the record, Slater and Stallard call it as it is. If Notts are poor, they don’t hold back. Again, my opinion.

[Notts78]

Not wetting my knickers, giving my opinion. Current form had nothing to do with the in game commentary. They did start positive, but they didn’t control the game as McLean went onto say after the game. The commentary was like a Wrexham love in and not complimentary to Notts. The dive by their player when he got booked was brushed aside. There were no real views given on the Whooton sending off, which was very harsh at best. My opinion.

And I do concentrate on the positives. But, I believe the commentary was worth a mention.

They did give a view. Said it was harsh and that he had his eyes on the ball at all times. Also that he had walked a disciplinary tightrope. Did you need 10 mins of it was or wasn’t a sending off?

[Killerkline]

Surely they can’t be biased towards our opponents every time! - I watched the game today and didn’t notice any bias

And you are entitled to your opinion, which I respect. But I thought the commentary was very pro Wrexham.