⚽Match thread v Stockport County FC 22.12.23 [EFL L2]

[Elite_Pie]

Probably the best team we can put out with what we've got:

https://i.postimg.cc/gkR6B6G4/GB-LJZHXk-AARE2-X.jpg (https://postimg.cc/1fmt8XnN)

ps - Swale, please can you format the thread title to the usual.

[SwalePie]

Cheers Elite, much appreciated!

[the_anticlough]

Probably the best team we can put out with what we've got:

ps - Swale, please can you format the thread title to the usual.

A stronger team and squad - Cameron and McGoldrick in for Morais and Mahovo

Love that LW is going with his strongest line-up...

I believe this is 71 league games since LW took over - ALL with a back 3. Good for LW that he's sticking to his guns.

[Big Bob]

Let's hope the defence is alert tonight

[drillerpie]

Will be interested to see if it's Bostock and Austin or Bostock and Crowley in the midfield.

[the_anticlough]

Yes, it'd be a surprising if it was Crowley though. LW's gone with Sam so many times now, despite all the evidence it hasn't worked.

Whenever I've seen Stockport (i.e L2 play-offs last season) what strikes you most is what a physically imposing side they are. I'm hoping for a strong ref tonight - so Crowley, Austin, Nemane, Jones and Maca (nothing like the brick ****houses they have) can play their games.

[marky]

Just had a read on the Stockport forum, they're very confident.

[crazyfists]

Come on Notts, we're all behind you and you can do it! COYP

[crazyfists]

Oh no we're singing super county, I can't see that going wrong away to Stockport County at all........how come I've got Stockport commentator's on Notts channel?

[BanjoPie]

Oh no we're singing super county, I can't see that going wrong away to Stockport County at all........how come I've got Stockport commentator's on Notts channel?

Same here - somewhat annoying!

[crazyfists]

It's done it every game since crewe away, it's ok I guess but I want a Notts perspective plus they keep saying county ha ha. Come on Notts you can do this tonight!

[crazyfists]

They've just said LW is off to Swansea?!

[crazyfists]

And he lives in Swansea! Oh well ha ha it was nice whilst it lasted.

[OP67]

And he lives in Swansea! Oh well ha ha it was nice whilst it lasted.

Who said he was of to Swansea and who said he lived in Swansea??

[SwalePie]

1-0 Wootton :(

[marky]

And there it is ****s sake.

[OP67]

First shot on target and Stockport are 1-0 up!!!

[crazyfists]

Who said he was of to Swansea and who said he lived in Swansea??

Stockports commentator's about the position and LW when he spoke about it last couple of days said he lives in Swansea and has done for the past 5 years. Obviously he might not and yeah managers leave but I'd like to see him stay if it comes to it as I think he can build a great squad.

[MagpieInExile]

Well *******s there goes my overly optimistic score.

Looking more like the thrashing many others predicted.

[crazyfists]

****, was always going to be him. This could either be great and we come back or it's going to be really bad. No one picked him up, Bostocks man and lost him.

[upthemaggies]

Two games in a row we fall behind on 7 minutes.

[OP67]

Stockports commentator's about the position and LW when he spoke about it last couple of days said he lives in Swansea and has done for the past 5 years. Obviously he might not and yeah managers leave but I'd like to see him stay if it comes to it as I think he can build a great squad.

No he didn't he said he lived in Wales, never mentioned where in Wales.

[Big Bob]

They've just said LW is off to Swansea?!
Who's they?

[Old_pie]

Who said he was of to Swansea and who said he lived in Swansea??

Listen to LW's pre-match interview - he said it, but it was already a known fact. Didn't a Notts fan catch him in a coffee bar there and post it on X? Flat white and a sweetner iirc.

If we can keep it to less than 3 it will be a result.

[crazyfists]

Who's they?

Please see page 2.

[SwalePie]

We seem much better tonight so far, despite the scoreline.

[crazyfists]

No he didn't he said he lived in Wales, never mentioned where in Wales.

True.

[crazyfists]

No he didn't he said he lived in Wales, never mentioned where in Wales.

Although he used to work at Swansea so can't see it being miles away.

[OP67]

Listen to LW's pre-match interview - he said it, but it was already a known fact. Didn't a Notts fan catch him in a coffee bar there and post it on X? Flat white and a sweetner iirc.

If we can keep it to less than 3 it will be a result.

No he didn't, he said he still lived in Wales, didn't say where. Jeeeeeeeez did people fall for the X post that was a joke XD

[crazyfists]

He worked at Swansea, it will be close by. Not that it matters where he lives if we wants to go he'll go.

[crazyfists]

We seem much better tonight so far, despite the scoreline.

Agreed swale we look alot better.

[crazyfists]

Unlucky Notts, we're playing ok in attack. Their commentators just said Luke lives in Swansea, is that good enough ha ha.

[SwalePie]

Luke lives in Wrexham in a flat above the Turf.

[CamPie]

We seem much better tonight so far, despite the scoreline.

Sorry wrong agenda, we’re losing and our brilliant manager is leaving. Stop reporting what is actually happening on the pitch tonight.
Poor goal to concede but other than that we are playing really well as are Stockport. It’s very quick and a great watch so far. I have to admit Stockport do look very good and much easier on the eye than Stags or Hollywood.

[SwalePie]

Barrow take the lead at Crewe

[upthemaggies]

Stall saying Notts have been arguably the better team
Bracegirdle noting that it's night and day between the Harrogate performance, so far.

[crazyfists]

Sorry wrong agenda, we’re losing and our brilliant manager is leaving. Stop reporting what is actually happening on the pitch tonight.
Poor goal to concede but other than that we are playing really well as are Stockport. It’s very quick and a great watch so far. I have to admit Stockport do look very good and much easier on the eye than Stags or Hollywood.

People have said Notts are playing well and no one has said Notts are **** cause they're losing, calm down dear. I didn't know we were only allowed to talk about specific topics and not talk about the Notts managers future.

[Eastcoastultra1977]

matter of time b4 stockport get a second. We have to score at least 3 to win a game. It's a joke conceeding so early.

[crazyfists]

That post quoting an "agenda" shut up you twonk, the only agenda is we want Notts to win. What agenda do you mean?

[CamPie]

That post quoting an "agenda" shut up you twonk, the only agenda is we want Notts to win. What agenda do you mean?

So I’m a twonk 😀. Just a tongue in cheek comment in reply to Swales positive outlook. We are playing well (which we all want of course) but no one had mentioned that - only the conceded goal and the rumours about Williams!

[crazyfists]

So I’m a twonk 😀. Just a tongue in cheek comment in reply to Swales positive outlook. We are playing well (which we all want of course) but no one had mentioned that - only the conceded goal and the rumours about Williams!

I just don't like this agenda thing, if people have been mad last few weeks that's cause we've played crap, there's no agenda implying that people are happy when Notts lose. I really hate that notion that some Notts fans want them to lose so they can moan, it's put on here all the time and it's absolute nonsense. You're not a twonk sorry but we're all happy Notts are playing well. And yes I wish I hadn't brought that up about where LW lives after the trouble it caused ha ha.

But yes Notts look great and seems like we've given our heads a wobble after the last few weeks. COYP

[spacemunky]

Best we've looked in awhile.

Just hope we can get something from the effort.

[MagpieInExile]

But yes Notts look great and seems like we've given our heads a wobble after the last few weeks. COYP

Gotta put that ball in the onion bag though. All over them for the last 20 minutes yet the score is the most important thing and that has not changed. . .

[crazyfists]

This is the best I've seen Notts for a long time away to top of the league. Well played Notts.

[crazyfists]

Gotta put that ball in the onion bag though. All over them for the last 20 minutes yet the score is the most important thing and that has not changed. . .

True, we look lively though and seem to have got the spirit back, against Harrogate we looked pathetic.

[SwalePie]

Best we've looked in awhile.

Just hope we can get something from the effort.

Agreed, a vast improvement! Fingers crossed.

[CamPie]

I just don't like this agenda thing, if people have been mad last few weeks that's cause we've played crap, there's no agenda implying that people are happy when Notts lose. I really hate that notion that some Notts fans want them to lose so they can moan, it's put on here all the time and it's absolute nonsense. You're not a twonk sorry but we're all happy Notts are playing well. And yes I wish I hadn't brought that up about where LW lives after the trouble it caused ha ha.

But yes Notts look great and seems like we've given our heads a wobble after the last few weeks. COYP

Thanks for that and yes we have been crap. Tonight the most pleasing thing is we’re working so hard and positively. The Notts we were getting used to for a season and almost a half.

[crazyfists]

Thanks for that and yes we have been crap. Tonight the most pleasing thing is we’re working so hard and positively. The Notts we were getting used to for a season and almost a half.

Yeah you're right, we are working really hard off the ball and making runs when we have it, looks like some air has been cleared at the club and we've realised we are a good team after all. Apologies again and all the best.

[crazyfists]

Bradford winning at half time, would be their 4th win in a row I think since they got a good manager. Another one to add to the playoff fight at the end if the season I think.

[magpie_mania]

matter of time b4 stockport get a second. We have to score at least 3 to win a game. It's a joke conceeding so early.

That is not how I saw it, more like a matter of time before we equalised.

Why can't you admit that we are playing well?

[the_anticlough]

Real shame about the goal we conceded. Maybe Bostock's man but I don't like to see the ball going in with the keeper standing up and pointing.

We've been much more positive today, especially with the passing out from the back.
I thought the two returnees, Didzy and KC, have looked rusty and off it. Baldwin has been the best player on the pitch IMO

[drillerpie]

Stall saying Notts have been arguably the better team
Bracegirdle noting that it's night and day between the Harrogate performance, so far.

We've had much more of the play and we look good.

Hard to say what the formation is but it's working.

We have had no problems playing out. Bostock has been the main receiver but Crowley and Austin have dropped deep to take the ball too.

Baldwin has Beckenbauered out of defence a few times but importantly has taken low risk options when the odds are against him.

The Crowley / Nemane axis has flickered back into life a couple of times.

It feels like October again.

[Jeekay56]

Oh no we're singing super county, I can't see that going wrong away to Stockport County at all........how come I've got Stockport commentator's on Notts channel?

At the bottom righthand corner of the screen there's a button for settings, click on that and you should be able to choose between home or away commentary.

[forwardmagpie]

Much better performance, more like earlier in the season. We just need a bit of luck in front of goal.

[magpie_mania]

Real shame about the goal we conceded. Maybe Bostock's man but I don't like to see the ball going in with the keeper standing up and pointing.

We've been much more positive today, especially with the passing out from the back.
I thought the two returnees, Didzy and KC, have looked rusty and off it. Baldwin has been the best player on the pitch IMO

Agree about Didzy and KC.

Shame it's Stockport tonight and not a lower team who we would probably have beaten if we play like this.

[crazyfists]

At the bottom righthand corner of the screen there's a button for settings, click on that and you should be able to choose between home or away commentary.

Nice one cheers mate, that's better ha ha.

[crazyfists]

What a save

[crazyfists]

Off the line by Notts, Brindley

[crazyfists]

Notts are playing great, unlucky with the offside goal.

[OP67]

Sounds like we could play all night and we'll not score, one of those nights!

[upthemaggies]

Sounds like we could play all night and we'll not score, one of those nights!

Stall described as us "not being able to join the dots".

[crazyfists]

It's just not falling to us right in the area, we really are much better than them but they have the goal to defend.

[MagpieInExile]

Sounds like we could play all night and we'll not score, one of those nights!

Even all weekend.

[crazyfists]

Didzy off the line, come on Notts!

[BanjoPie]

Whatever the result is at the end - Notts have been brilliant tonight

[The_Don_ORiordan]

How are we not winning this game?

[crazyfists]

Whatever the result is at the end - Notts have been brilliant tonight

This. A loss wouldn't be great but there's sometimes where you feel it's still going to do good for the future.

[upthemaggies]

Penalty to Stockport

[OP67]

Notts hit the self distruct button AGAIN!!!! XD

[upthemaggies]

2-0

[MagpieInExile]

I don't think I prefer it much when we "play well" and still get stuffed.

[upthemaggies]

Stall: Calamity for Adebayo-Rowling....... can't control the ball, gets caught with it, trips over. Cameron no option but to foul (for the pen)

[hissingdwarf]

County being County. Own mistake is always the issue

[hissingdwarf]

Ffs

[upthemaggies]

I don't think I prefer it much when we "play well" and still get stuffed.

Yeah. When we're celebrating playing well when we're behind, that's a sign that things are generally becoming pretty bad.

[drillerpie]

I don't think I prefer it much when we "play well" and still get stuffed.

No inverted commas needed.

[crazyfists]

Why's he falling over his own feet, bloody hell typical Notts. The performance is really encouraging still. I give up ha ha bring on the next game, a win is coming our way.

[MapperleyMagpie]

County being County. Own mistake is always the issue

Idiots! We played so so well and yet again an individual error

[OP67]

County being County. Own mistake is always the issue

County being Clownty as they'd say over the river. It's getting to be a habit now, non league defenders trying to play in the football league!!

[marky]

Yeah. When we're celebrating playing well when we're behind, that's a sign that things are generally becoming pretty bad.

It's what sh.t teams that are struggling do all the time. Glorious failure.

[crazyfists]

Yeah. When we're celebrating playing well when we're behind, that's a sign that things are generally becoming pretty bad.

Better to play like this than we did at Harrogate. Signs are better.

[drillerpie]

Yeah. When we're celebrating playing well when we're behind, that's a sign that things are generally becoming pretty bad.

Losing at home to Walsall is bad.

Playing the top team in the league off their own pitch is not bad.

[MapperleyMagpie]

Better to play like this than we did at Harrogate. Signs are better.

Gutted, team didn't deserve this but simply not ruthless in front of goal and terrible individual errors again have cost us

[crazyfists]

We've been unlucky tonight, dominating top of the league away after the last few weeks and creating chances is better than playing it back to stone for 45 mins like last week.

[OP67]

Better to play like this than we did at Harrogate. Signs are better.

Still can't defend for sh*t though!!!

[VerybigpieLittlepie]

Tobi unfortunately another player who’s not good enough but people make out he is because he’s a nice guy, too many of them in the team at the minute and it’s costing us

[MagpieInExile]

Yeah. When we're celebrating playing well when we're behind, that's a sign that things are generally becoming pretty bad.

I also cannot remember their keeper having one save to make.

[MapperleyMagpie]

That's been the only difference , quality in front of goal and individual errors

[SwalePie]

Get in!

2-1 Didzy's 10th

[upthemaggies]

Gooallll

2 and half mins to go

2-1

[MagpieInExile]

Wrexham would get a 2-2 out of this.

[crazyfists]

Didzy come on notts

[crazyfists]

Great goal

[upthemaggies]

FT

The first 4 match losing sequence in all competitions since Harry Kewell was in charge.

[SwalePie]

Well not the perfect result but a huge improvement in attitude, nous and energy. On to Boxing Day.

[MagpieInExile]

What a dumb ending that was. Just get it in the mixer FFS!>:(

[OP67]

FT

The first 4 match losing sequence in all competitions since Harry Kewell was in charge.

I wonder is Swansea will be pulling the plug on the LW deal with a run like that ;D

[MagpieInExile]

FT

The first 4 match losing sequence in all competitions since Harry Kewell was in charge.

*gulps

[drillerpie]

Wrexham would get a 2-2 out of this.

They lost 5-0 in this fixture.

[MapperleyMagpie]

Too little too late. More energy, more heart but little fire power and terrible error again

[upthemaggies]

Bracegirdle summing up that Notts played very very well.

Stall agreeing, we've in general outplayed them but Stockport had the nous. Performance that went in the right direction.

[magpie_mania]

Wrexham would get a 2-2 out of this.

You mean like they did earlier in the season?

5 - 0 to Stockport

[MapperleyMagpie]

We need 2 central defenders,a goalkeeper, 2 midfielders and a striker as morias, Randall both duffers

[countygump]

Too little too late. More energy, more heart but little fire power and terrible error again

Well I expected a thromping, so I spose it's slightly better than that, Still nil pwan though.

[marky]

I'm going to the Doncaster match Boxing Day, please tell me I'm not gonna be watching our 5th loss in a row.

[MapperleyMagpie]

Well I expected a thromping, so I spose it's slightly better than that, Still nil pwan though.

January window can't come quick enough, absolutely noone on bench who can change a match

[BanjoPie]

If we can play like that for the rest of the season, we will be fine. COYP’s

[Eastcoastultra1977]

I am ****ing sick of this ****. Another side gift wrapped 3 points but i could always see us cocking up defensively at some point.

Doesn't matter how much possesion you get if you can't defend properly you are ****ed.

Williams **** off to Swansea or wherever.He's had enough time to sort this defensive shambles out.

**** knows where we will end up this season.He is ****ing clueless. You can't keep losing like this.

[magpie_mania]

I'm going to the Doncaster match Boxing Day, please tell me I'm not gonna be watching our 5th loss in a row.

Not if we play like tonight.

[CamPie]

Wrexham would get a 2-2 out of this.

They lost 5-0 here! Twonk!

[hissingdwarf]

It’s the penetration in the final third. Away commentators always saying we have lots up front, but did we really test their keeper?
Good goal by Didzy, but we just don’t seem to be able to find a way through teams.

And of course, wouldn’t be a Notts defeat without the weekly defender error of their own making.

Poor squad backups who are clearly not league footballers such as Tobi. Nice guy, always laughing and smiling, but is he quality? Nope.

Gosling…what a history and list of credentials. Also what a waste of a shirt. We really need to think about steering clear of these older “need to get fit” guys who don’t have a cat in hells chance of influencing a game from the off on a regular basis.

Spend the money and strengthen significantly in all areas.

[CamPie]

I wonder is Swansea will be pulling the plug on the LW deal with a run like that ;D

Twonk!

[BanjoPie]

i am ****ing sick of this ****. Another side gift wrapped 3 points but i could always see us cocking up defensively at some point.

Doesn't matter how much possesion you get if you can't defend properly you are ****ed.

Williams **** off to swansea or wherever.he's had enough time to sort this defensive shambles out.

**** knows where we will end up this season.he is ****ing clueless. You can't keep losing like this.

why don’t you just do one - go and support forest cause you certainly don’t support notts - arsehole!

[CamPie]

I am ****ing sick of this ****. Another side gift wrapped 3 points but i could always see us cocking up defensively at some point.

Doesn't matter how much possesion you get if you can't defend properly you are ****ed.

Williams **** off to Swansea or wherever.He's had enough time to sort this defensive shambles out.

**** knows where we will end up this season.He is ****ing clueless. You can't keep losing like this.

Twonk!

[marky]

I am ****ing sick of this ****. Another side gift wrapped 3 points but i could always see us cocking up defensively at some point.

Doesn't matter how much possesion you get if you can't defend properly you are ****ed.

Williams **** off to Swansea or wherever.He's had enough time to sort this defensive shambles out.

**** knows where we will end up this season.He is ****ing clueless. You can't keep losing like this.

Serious question. Why do you only post on here when Notts lose?

[MapperleyMagpie]

It’s the penetration in the final third. Away commentators always saying we have lots up front, but did we really test their keeper?
Good goal by Didzy, but we just don’t seem to be able to find a way through teams.

And of course, wouldn’t be a Notts defeat without the weekly defender error of their own making.

Poor squad backups who are clearly not league footballers such as Tobi. Nice guy, always laughing and smiling, but is he quality? Nope.

Gosling…what a history and list of credentials. Also what a waste of a shirt. We really need to think about steering clear of these older “need to get fit” guys who don’t have a cat in hells chance of influencing a game from the off on a regular basis.

Spend the money and strengthen significantly in all areas.

Unfortunately , a lot of the blame lies with our recruitment team this year. Nowhere near enough quality beyond first 11. No one can change a match from bench. Should have strengthened better in summer.

[MapperleyMagpie]

Oh and please get rid of gosling, morias and Randall, 3 compete waste of squad positions.

[upthemaggies]

10,243

That's the biggest away crowd we've played in front of in a regular league games since Coventry away in August 2017.

[Eastcoastultra1977]

why don’t you just do one - go and support forest cause you certainly don’t support notts - arsehole!

Shove your banjo up your arse sideways you ****ing RETARD

[BanjoPie]

unfortunately , a lot of the blame lies with our recruitment team this year. Nowhere near enough quality beyond first 11. No one can change a match from bench. Should have strengthened better in summer.

not a recruitment problem - the problem is injuries to key players!

[MapperleyMagpie]

Lots of positives I. Energy, desire, passing, possession but negatives, not enough ****s in goal, no one on bench good enough, individual errors cost us again.

[CamPie]

We played really well tonight, Stockport top of the league with a few points in hand, won their last home game 8-0. Beat Wrexham 5-0. We had them on the rack for most of the game but unable to create enough to score to get back to 1-1. Caught out pushing forward and then always uphill for the last 10 minutes. Keep that up for the rest of the season and we e nothing to worry about. Stockport or Stags will go up as champions, we will still make the playoffs - I doubt better but I’ll be happy with that at the end of the season.

[MapperleyMagpie]

not a recruitment problem - the problem is injuries to key players!

Sorry, I don't agree, we didn't make enough decent signings and should have filled the 22 places. yes we have injuries but so do all teams, our problem is no one if any quality to replace them.

[BanjoPie]

shove your banjo up your arse sideways you ****ing retard

so, do you have tourettes?

[JoePass]

I am ****ing sick of this ****. Another side gift wrapped 3 points but i could always see us cocking up defensively at some point.

Doesn't matter how much possesion you get if you can't defend properly you are ****ed.

Williams **** off to Swansea or wherever.He's had enough time to sort this defensive shambles out.

**** knows where we will end up this season.He is ****ing clueless. You can't keep losing like this.

Lol I love your responses, you are such a laugh.

[MapperleyMagpie]

If there were no contract issues, mid season I would ditch, gosling, morias, Randall, Rawlinson adebayo and get in 5-6 quality players

[Eastcoastultra1977]

so, do you have tourettes?

Go ****ING SHAG your sister or your mam if you 'av one.

[hissingdwarf]

not a recruitment problem - the problem is injuries to key players!

Yes it is, but the desire to go with such a small squad and retain most of the non league squad has proven to have failed.
In American football, the phrase is ‘next man up’ where a team suffers a significant injury, the guy behind him in that position needs to be good enough and motivated enough to step into that role and make it his own.

Randall, Morias, Gosling, Tobi A, Tipton…

Then add in JoB, Rawlinson, the discussion over stone etc…
And it’s clear we don’t have quality in depth, or depth in size either.

That’s a failure of recruitment and having such a small squad.

[MapperleyMagpie]

Yes it is, but the desire to go with such a small squad and retain most of the non league squad has proven to have failed.
In American football, the phrase is ‘next man up’ where a team suffers a significant injury, the guy behind him in that position needs to be good enough and motivated enough to step into that role and make it his own.

Randall, Morias, Gosling, Tobi A, Tipton…

Then add in JoB, Rawlinson, the discussion over stone etc…
And it’s clear we don’t have quality in depth, or depth in size either.

That’s a failure of recruitment and having such a small squad.

Absolutely agree, perfectly argued.

[upthemaggies]

Lol I love your responses, you are such a laugh.


He's letting off steam. I enjoy his passion.
As for LW.... There probably are better and more experienced managers out there at the lower levels, but we've had numerous managers with pedigree come to Notts and fail miserably and we can't blame LW for us having the "8th-10th highest budget" in L2.

[hissingdwarf]

If there were no contract issues, mid season I would ditch, gosling, morias, Randall, Rawlinson adebayo and get in 5-6 quality players

This.

And I’d be adding Brindley to that as well imo if we can secure another first team CB.

The key is first teamer. Not an old guy who will play as a ten minute sub for three months. Not a loan who will play reserve football for 5 months. A genuine first name on the team sheet player.

[Old_pie]

Go ****ING SHAG your sister or your mam if you 'av one.

Can someone make this undesireable go away - permanently, please.

[MapperleyMagpie]

Even Stall saying so on radio

[marky]

If there were no contract issues, mid season I would ditch, gosling, morias, Randall, Rawlinson adebayo and get in 5-6 quality players

Tin hat firmly on but I agree with this as they offer nothing.

[meoldlaner]

So unlucky to come away with nothing. Totally dominated them but didn't get that bit of luck.
A word for the supporters, never stopped singing. Very proud to be a part of them tonight.

[CamPie]

Go ****ING SHAG your sister or your mam if you 'av one.

Hmm!

[MapperleyMagpie]

So unlucky to come away with nothing. Totally dominated them but didn't get that bit of luck.
A word for the supporters, never stopped singing. Very proud to be a part of them tonight.

We certainly outplayed Stockport but just didn't have the quality to open them up and nothing on the bench plus our usual error.

[CamPie]

Yes it is, but the desire to go with such a small squad and retain most of the non league squad has proven to have failed.
In American football, the phrase is ‘next man up’ where a team suffers a significant injury, the guy behind him in that position needs to be good enough and motivated enough to step into that role and make it his own.

Randall, Morias, Gosling, Tobi A, Tipton…

Then add in JoB, Rawlinson, the discussion over stone etc…
And it’s clear we don’t have quality in depth, or depth in size either.

That’s a failure of recruitment and having such a small squad.

Have you seen the size of American Football squads, not a great analogy.

[drillerpie]

I am ****ing sick of this ****. Another side gift wrapped 3 points but i could always see us cocking up defensively at some point.

Doesn't matter how much possesion you get if you can't defend properly you are ****ed.

Williams **** off to Swansea or wherever.He's had enough time to sort this defensive shambles out.

**** knows where we will end up this season.He is ****ing clueless. You can't keep losing like this.

You, sir, are boring.

[magpie_mania]

Have you seen the size of American Football squads, not a great analogy.

Not to mention the size of their budgets

[SwalePie]

User 'Eastcoastultra1977' has gone on holiday for a while, hopefully to calm down. Sorry I didn't see his nonsense earlier folks.

[upthemaggies]

LW: Most emotional I've been since Wembley, I feel so proud of the players..... Hope this is a chance for us to move forward.

[ladyretfordpie]

Shove your banjo up your arse sideways you ****ing RETARD

you really are a piece of work.You do only come on here when we lose and really, Notts could do without idiots like you. They played eally well tonight and it's about getting our confidence back. If all you can do is be offensive, clear off

[Old_pie]

This.

And I’d be adding Brindley to that as well imo if we can secure another first team CB.

The key is first teamer. Not an old guy who will play as a ten minute sub for three months. Not a loan who will play reserve football for 5 months. A genuine first name on the team sheet player.

Given the fact that last season Macca would have knocked a couple in, and that the team seem to have changed addressed many of the issues that have befell us the last couple of games, wholesale changes seem rather drastic aren't they.

Any better recruitment targets were probably taken up whilst we were involved in play-offs, and most people in their right mind would have thought that a team that romped the NL bar Wrexham would likely be worthy of a good run in League 2.

Stone appears to be a bit of a disappointment, has he, or Slocombe, ever saved a penalty?

Panic buying over the January is not the answer though quite why Gosling hasn't shown his class I don't understand.

I'd have thought there was a lot to build on from tonight and I'd be surprised if LW isn't fairly pleased.

[MagpieInExile]

They lost 5-0 in this fixture.

Yeah but they would have got a point after getting one back with 2 minutes added time left.

[JoePass]

you really are a piece of work.You do only come on here when we lose and really, Notts could do without idiots like you. They played eally well tonight and it's about getting our confidence back. If all you can do is be offensive, clear off


I echo that comment.

[drillerpie]

Yeah but they would have got a point after getting one back with 2 minutes added time left.

But they lost 5-0.

[CamPie]

Yeah but they would have got a point after getting one back with 2 minutes added time left.

But at 5-1 they’d have needed 4 in those 2 mins - even Hollywood would struggle to buy that!

[CamPie]

User 'Eastcoastultra1977' has gone on holiday for a while, hopefully to calm down. Sorry I didn't see his nonsense earlier folks.

Holiday? You come back from those.

[SwalePie]

Holiday?

Temporary ban.

[hissingdwarf]

Have you seen the size of American Football squads, not a great analogy.

Due to the fact they have three separate teams so to speak with O D and ST.
You move that to 11 main players across the whole game and there is always a player who wants it behind the player who is currently in.
Budget…yes I agree cash is king, but if we want to play in the style we do consistently, regardless of manager, then the recruitment needs to be spot on when bringing in and knowing when to cut players.

Let’s not make him a scapegoat, but Randall? Can anyone see Junior Morias leading our attack line for a long period of time? Rawlinson. Love his commitment and loyalty to the club, just like JoB, but they’re not up to the standard we need.

Money wasn’t supposed to be the issue, more of a philosophy.
I reckon we need bigger, stronger for a reason.

On a side note, I thought Cameron played ok tonight. I’ve made my dislike of his style of play known, but fair play tonight, he stayed on his feet, ran the ball forwards more and commanded the back line.
Play like that every week though please KC!

[Old_pie]

Holiday?

Hopefully the "holiday" will extend till Notts have won the Premiership and are 4-0 up in the FA Cup Final with 5 mins to go. He might then find something pleasant to say.

[SwalePie]

Dave Challinor says Notts were "the best team we'll play this season."

[MagpieInExile]

But at 5-1 they’d have needed 4 in those 2 mins - even Hollywood would struggle to buy that!


But at 2-1 they would not have been 5-1 down.

[Old_pie]

Dave Challinor says Notts were "the best team we'll play this season."

Hopefully in the return fixture LW will say Stockport were the best team we've beaten all season.

[BanjoPie]

Go ****ING SHAG your sister or your mam if you 'av one.

“Ooh, I feel so offended” >;) - on yer bike yo imbecile! (Or is it ‘embryo’)

[magpie_mania]

Hopefully the "holiday" will extend till Notts have won the Premiership and are 4-0 up in the FA Cup Final with 5 mins to go. He might then find something pleasant to say.

'Why aren't we 5 - 0 up? Williams out!'

[Woodsetts_Pie]

you really are a piece of work.You do only come on here when we lose and really, Notts could do without idiots like you. They played eally well tonight and it's about getting our confidence back. If all you can do is be offensive, clear off

The good news is Swale has given the muppet a one way ticket to Skegness. The bracing air at this time of year might help clear his head. As regards the match I watched via the live stream tonight and from what I saw (Tobi’s cock up aside) we were excellent. Deserved something from the game.

[MagpieInExile]

Not to mention the size of their budgets

Though the NFL do have some kind of revenue sharing system which helps ensure that no team can dominate year after year.

British and European football should take note, but they are too greedy.

[upthemaggies]

Must say I thought LW's post match interview was a bit OTT, as if he was channelling Steve Cooper somewhat in anticipating that might just have been his last game.

[macse15]

why don’t you just do one - go and support forest cause you certainly don’t support notts - arsehole!

Forest wouldn’t be good enough for him. He would be having a field day now the going is getting tough for them. Even Man City would be swamped with his **’s at the moment.Needs help

[drillerpie]

But at 2-1 they would not have been 5-1 down.

I'm sure if they could've pulled 2-1 back to 2-2, they wouldn't have lost 5-0.

I can't believe I'm even having this conversation.

[upthemaggies]

I'm sure if they could've pulled 2-1 back to 2-2, they wouldn't have lost 5-0.

I can't believe I'm even having this conversation.

Aren't Wrexham known for their miraculous come backs and still in the habit of equalising in injury time? I thought that was his point.

Anyway, Doncaster have lost two on the bounce at home and seem to be returning to the form that saw them slump to rock bottom earlier this season. Notts absolutely need to win on Boxing day.
With no working days before then, LW will still be in charge but that post match interview was just weird.

[1955pie]

Money wasn’t supposed to be the issue, more of a philosophy.
I reckon we need bigger, stronger for a reason.



.... and faster.

[Magpies1959]

Well played Notts, totally dominated a top of the league side, with a shade more luck we would have won.
I cannot believe no one is raving about Macca playing in that role, far more time on the ball and pace to burn, some great first time passes, can only get better there.
I also thought Gosling looked much sharper, when making his late entry.
Very encouraging, and confidence building display, by the lads.

[MagpieInExile]

'Why aren't we 5 - 0 up? Williams out!'

Is he still here?

[macse15]

Temporary? That’s disappointing.I don’t want to sound too 1959 😜but isn’t that a bit of a soft sentence.(s)he is always offensive and extremely aggressive to anyone who pulls him up on it. I doubt anyone would miss him permanently

[drillerpie]

Aren't Wrexham known for their miraculous come backs and still in the habit of equalising in injury time? I thought that was his point.

Anyway, Doncaster have lost two on the bounce at home and seem to be returning to the form that saw them slump to rock bottom earlier this season. Notts absolutely need to win on Boxing day.
With no working days before then, LW will still be in charge but that post match interview was just weird.

Yes they are, but unlile us they were so well beaten by Stockport in their equivalent fixture that any talk of a comeback was out of the question.

His point was that Wrexham would've got something out of that game, but we have empirical evidence that Wrexham would not and did not get anything out of Stockport away, apart from a -5 hit to their goal difference, hence why I think it's a silly point to try and argue.

[drillerpie]

Well played Notts, totally dominated a top of the league side, with a shade more luck we would have won.
I cannot believe no one is raving about Macca playing in that role, far more time on the ball and pace to burn, some great first time passes, can only get better there.
I also thought Gosling looked much sharper, when making his late entry.
Very encouraging, and confidence building display, by the lads.

Would agree with all of that, apart from maybe raving about Macca - his finishing was a bit too wayward for that, but it was certainly interesting to see him in a new position and he him on the ball a lot more.

[BanjoPie]

So two ex-Notts players influential for Stockpot tonight! - seem to remember Jayden Richardson being influential in Notts losing another match!

[upthemaggies]

Temporary? That’s disappointing.I don’t want to sound too 1959 😜but isn’t that a bit of a soft sentence.(s)he is always offensive and extremely aggressive to anyone who pulls him up on it. I doubt anyone would miss him permanently

He lashes out because he gets piled on and belittled for not having the keyboard manners of a bank clerk like most of us do on here. He goes to every game home and away and obviously takes losing very badly in the moment and feels the need to express that. Why can't people just put him on the ignore list if they can't handle some words on a screen.

[Elite_Pie]

He lashes out because he gets piled on and belittled for not having the keyboard manners of a bank clerk like most of us do on here. He goes to every game home and away and obviously takes losing very badly in the moment and feels the need to express that. Why can't people just put him on the ignore list if they can't handle some words on a screen.

I've often said similar. Those who post OTT knee-jerk reactions after a defeat are maybe the ones who are hurting the most, but for the sake of the board there has to be limits.

I think Eastcoastultra is very lucky his holiday isn't a permanent one.

[the_anticlough]

User 'Eastcoastultra1977' has gone on holiday for a while

NCM's loss is Mablethorpe's gain

[Elite_Pie]

Well I expected a thromping, so I spose it's slightly better than that, Still nil pwan though.

That's about how I feel. I was expecting worse, but it's still disappointing to lose again.

We need to get back to winning ways on Tuesday.

[Elite_Pie]

NCM's loss is Mablethorpe's gain

He could soon be up Anderby Creek.

Without a paddle.

[SwalePie]

Temporary? That’s disappointing.I don’t want to sound too 1959 but isn’t that a bit of a soft sentence.(s)he is always offensive and extremely aggressive to anyone who pulls him up on it. I doubt anyone would miss him permanently

I try to give people 2 chances if they're clearly passionate Notts fans. This is his second temporary ban. 'Three strikes' etc.

[OP67]

Twonk!

It was tongue in check hense the wink ya twonk, jeeeeeez!

[magpie_mania]

I've often said similar. Those who post OTT knee-jerk reactions after a defeat are maybe the ones who are hurting the most, but for the sake of the board there has to be limits.

I think Eastcoastultra is very lucky his holiday isn't a permanent one.

Absolutely get this, but can't understand why he only posts when we lose.

[Elite_Pie]

Absolutely get this, but can't understand why he only posts when we lose.

Maybe because he only gets really angry when we lose!

[uysapie]

Maybe because he only gets really angry when we lose!

Even so, anger management might help. We all get frustrated when we lose but express less vehemently.

[uysapie]

Seems that we cannot avoid giving goals away, makes it difficult to try to win games but the result was better than most of us predicted.

[jackal2]

I wasn't expecting a positive result tonight, but by most accounts it was an improved performance, so hopefully we can carry that into the Christmas home fixtures, and then look forward to some new arrivals in the New Year. Even after the recent bad run we're still very much in the mix.

[MAD_MAGPIE]

Having not listened to or seen the game it sounded from reading posts on here like we were much better and looking at this one game in isolation there is no shame to come back from Stockport having lost by one goal. A shame an individual error cost us again for the penalty as we may have scraped a draw and the fact it is our third league defeat in a row.

The positive has got to be the performance because if we can go to Stockport play well and receive complimentary comments from Dave Challinor then this bodes well for the second half of the season.

I guess it was written in the stars that Kyle Wootton would score against us.

We might have lost three league games in a row but Doncaster and Morecambe are now two opportunities to put in some performances at home and get back to winning ways.

[irish_pie]

All the positives aside we just keep giving away terrible goals game after game, if LW had hair he would be tearing it out, positives obviously a decent performance but that's just another defeat on our way to midtable, probably where I would have been so happy with at the start of the season if I'm honest

[ThaiPie]

I try to give people 2 chances if they're clearly passionate Notts fans. This is his second temporary ban. 'Three strikes' etc.

Can't ECU do a message board awareness course or something?

I really enjoy the contributions of the ranters like ECU and PSAW.

OK, the mods had no choice tonight because of ECU's blatantly offensive and pointless comments.

[nw6pie]

Last night was a free hit in many ways because of the low expectations after the recent subpar performances. We need to build on it next week, where nothing less than six points will be enough against Doncaster and Morecambe. It’s important that we put in a top performance on Boxing Day and get back to being our old selves again (although a few clean sheets would be most welcome - think we’ve only had two all season).

Interesting to see how Bradford have found their form since that first half mauling against us - now only four points behind with a game in hand. Some on here predicted that revival, but I was definitely not one of them.

[pjace]

Well played Notts, totally dominated a top of the league side, with a shade more luck we would have won.
I cannot believe no one is raving about Macca playing in that role, far more time on the ball and pace to burn, some great first time passes, can only get better there.
I also thought Gosling looked much sharper, when making his late entry.
Very encouraging, and confidence building display, by the lads.

What was Macca's new role

[CamPie]

It was tongue in check hense the wink ya twonk, jeeeeeez!

Sorry OP, I missed the wink ☺️.

[Magpies1959]

pjace, he basically swapped with McGoldrick, and played some lovely one touch passes of varying distances to keep the momentum in the attack. He was also able to carry the ball at pace, usually across the line to bring others into play, as a consequence any shots were from distance, and he will need time to adjust to this, but could be lethal.

[LaxtonLad]

It was tongue in check hense the wink ya twonk, jeeeeeez!

What does "ya twonk, jeeeeez!" add to a post?

[LaxtonLad]

pjace, he basically swapped with McGoldrick, and played some lovely one touch passes of varying distances to keep the momentum in the attack. He was also able to carry the ball at pace, usually across the line to bring others into play, as a consequence any shots were from distance, and he will need time to adjust to this, but could be lethal.

A much better role than hopping left and right waving for a ball that never comes.

[pjace]

pjace, he basically swapped with McGoldrick, and played some lovely one touch passes of varying distances to keep the momentum in the attack. He was also able to carry the ball at pace, usually across the line to bring others into play, as a consequence any shots were from distance, and he will need time to adjust to this, but could be lethal.

Interesting thanks for that

[the_anticlough]

What was Macca's new role

You could just say he swapped roles with Didzy...

But more than that, we played in a kind of 3-1-5-1 with Crowley-Langstaff-Austin all playing between JB and DM

Maca was much more involved but I don't think you could call it a success. Didzy was poor until the final few minutes and his goal. And we put so many great balls into the box from wide positions but it was Stockport defenders who got there first almost every time.

[keldsyke]

Can't ECU do a message board awareness course or something?



🤣🤣🤣

[upthemaggies]

Interesting to see how Bradford have found their form since that first half mauling against us - now only four points behind with a game in hand. Some on here predicted that revival, but I was definitely not one of them.

Yep, they were 18th before and after they played us just 5 weeks ago. With the game in hand they could now just be a single point behind us.

On an 8 game current form table we're 2nd bottom. Only FGR are worse on goal difference.

I understand the need to focus on the positives, particularly the manager and within the camp, but as a mere onlooker we were behind from the 7th minute and chasing the game, the onus was on us to attack and look for the forward pass, which we did, but that's absolute basics. Notts most likely need LW to stick around if we're going to follow through with the upwards trajectory in the foreseeable, but last night's interview left me feeling a bit concerned that he's either losing the plot and struggling to cope with the pressure he puts himself under or he is now in a position where he's having to think about making a very big decision.
If offered the Swansea job he'd be insane not to take it. Sheehan however is the 4/6 favourite again after they won last night, LW drops to 2/1.

[countygump]

https://youtu.be/4bh1XvUA48Y

[countygump]

https://youtu.be/SYR29In3Nsc

[kill_the_drum]

I went last night in the hope that we’d take the game to Stockport and get back to the way we can play.
We did that to the point where I left feeling we’re not going to drop into mid table mediocrity.
There’s no getting away from two very poor goals, but outside of that we were outstanding. Baldwin was the best player on the pitch and Cameron also had a very good game.
Didsy playing up top with Langstaff playing deeper gave us more energy and I’d like to see that again.

[BJPIE]

Go ****ING SHAG your sister or your mam if you 'av one.

You really are vile piece of **** ECU
I suggest you go and find some other club to bother. You don't belong here.
Because you're a ****!!!!

[OP67]

I went last night in the hope that we’d take the game to Stockport and get back to the way we can play.
We did that to the point where I left feeling we’re not going to drop into mid table mediocrity.
There’s no getting away from two very poor goals, but outside of that we were outstanding. Baldwin was the best player on the pitch and Cameron also had a very good game.
Didsy playing up top with Langstaff playing deeper gave us more energy and I’d like to see that again.

It did sound like we were the better team, even Stockport fans said that. We were getting predictable with Langstaff up front, all teams needed to do was stop his supply and catch us on the break. We need to swap it around and keep teams wondering, even during the game.

Onwards and hopefully upwards

[crazyfists]

In the cold light of day then really pleased with the performance last night. Disappointed to lose after playing so well but we dominated top of the league on their patch. We also did have chances at 1 nil down to get back into the game so we did create one or two openings. The lack of quality in the final 3rd could have been better I agree but also once they went 1 nil up, Stockport kept their shape and played deep very well, they have some good players. If we play like that over Christmas then think we'll be looking at 6 points.

As for ECU, he went abit far with the mum comment definitely, I don't like the idea though of permanently disqualifying an obviously passionate Notts fan.

[BanjoPie]

In the cold light of day then really pleased with the performance last night. Disappointed to lose after playing so well but we dominated top of the league on their patch. We also did have chances at 1 nil down to get back into the game so we did create one or two openings. The lack of quality in the final 3rd could have been better I agree but also once they went 1 nil up, Stockport kept their shape and played deep very well, they have some good players. If we play like that over Christmas then think we'll be looking at 6 points.

As for ECU, he went abit far with the mum comment definitely, I don't like the idea though of permanently disqualifying an obviously passionate Notts fan.

Neither do I but he does need to calm down a bit, he reminds me of Mr Angry on the Steve Wright in the Afternoon radio show. Hopefully he will be back and will learn to curb his words somewhat.

[Magpies1959]

Does anyone know, who was offside for our disallowed goal. I have watched it from the match stream angle, and from behind the goal that their fans were standing, and I cannot see who is offside, admittedly both were viewed on my phone, as I am still in hospital.

[crazyfists]

Neither do I but he does need to calm down a bit, he reminds me of Mr Angry on the Steve Wright in the Afternoon radio show. Hopefully he will be back and will learn to curb his words somewhat.

Yeah it went too far last night.

[crazyfists]

Does anyone know, who was offside for our disallowed goal. I have watched it from the match stream angle, and from behind the goal that their fans were standing, and I cannot see who is offside, admittedly both were viewed on my phone, as I am still in hospital.

They said it was handball against Didzy and then offside as well, I must admit I wasn't sure as the time and still aren't.

[drillerpie]

https://youtu.be/SYR29In3Nsc

My thoughts entirely!

[Stan Marshall]

I have to say that I was very encouraged by l

[Stan Marshall]

Sorry about that. Was just saying that, despite conceding 2 poor goals, I was encouraged by our performance last night. To put in a performance like that against top of the league must give us the confidence to believe we can compete at the top end of the table, particularly with a couple (at least) of astute signings in January.
My concern for Monday is whether we can repeat the energy and intensity we played with last night, which is so important to us.
LW is still the man to take our club forward.

Merry Christmas everyone.
COYP

[Old_pie]

My concern for Monday is whether we can repeat the energy and intensity we played with last night, which is so important to us.
LW is still the man to take our club forward.

Merry Christmas everyone.
COYP

My concern for Monday is will the roast be done properly, will Santa have been, and have I got enough wine to deaden my senses before Tuesday :)

But if you want to have Christmas tomorrow be my guest, but don't expect too many at the Lane on your personalised Boxing Day!

Merry Xmas

[Stan Marshall]

My concern for Monday is will the roast be done properly, will Santa have been, and have I got enough wine to deaden my senses before Tuesday :)

But if you want to have Christmas tomorrow be my guest, but don't expect too many at the Lane on your personalised Boxing Day!

Merry Xmas

Oops. Sorry about that. At least nobody will try to pinch my seat on Monday

[Rainbowpie]

Last nights performance was a great improvement, playing Langstaff deeper worked really well however i think Stockport adopted the wrong tactics against us. I was very surprised that They didn't press our defenders or midfield as they surely know we struggle against that. This is why we were allowed to play with more patience and find more space. It will be interesting to see if we can play with the same confidence and positivity when we are being constantly pressed and being marked man to man

[maddogslater]

Neither do I but he does need to calm down a bit, he reminds me of Mr Angry on the Steve Wright in the Afternoon radio show.
Ohh that eastcoastultra makes me so angry, so angry I could throw the phone down!!

[kill_the_drum]

Last nights performance was a great improvement, playing Langstaff deeper worked really well however i think Stockport adopted the wrong tactics against us. I was very surprised that They didn't press our defenders or midfield as they surely know we struggle against that. This is why we were allowed to play with more patience and find more space. It will be interesting to see if we can play with the same confidence and positivity when we are being constantly pressed and being marked man to man

They did press us from the start but we forced them back because we did it so effectively.
The second half they sat back and gave us half the pitch.

[marky]

I think what gets peoples backs up on here with him is he only posts on here when Notts get beat, he posted nothing when Notts won the play offs last season and nothing when we were top of the table.

[maddogslater]

Mr angry 📸 Watch this video on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/c5zxtct1XtfM2rf7/

[PedroTheFisherman66]

Ohh that eastcoastultra makes me so angry, so angry I could throw the phone down!!
🤣🤣🤣👍

[SwalePie]

https://youtu.be/YvwM5mKw3og?si=c74hT7l8BOf6JTlf

[MancMagpie]

https://youtu.be/YvwM5mKw3og?si=c74hT7l8BOf6JTlf

Strange highlights them. Doesn't show our disallowed goal or the other decent chance we had.

Anyway, I was at the game. Thought a draw would have been a fair result and reflection of the chances created by both sides. Maybe a win for us if all the decisions had gone our way.

I'm definitely feeling a bit more positive about the next few games. It's Tranmere away that worries me slightly though.

[jackal2]

Listening to Stockport's manager and seeing the comments of many of the Stockport fans, they are hugely complimentary about the way Notts played, describing us as undoubtedly the best they've faced this season. Of course, it's easier to be magnanimous if you've walked off with the three points, but I think the comments are genuine.

We are, in effect, where Stockport were last season. We know we are good enough to be more than competitive at this higher level, but now it's a case of taking everything that is (widely acknowledged as) good about our game and building upon it by ironing out the weaknesses (defensively). This certainly isn't the time to be changing everything just because of a few adverse results, any more than our good results up to October were reason to conclude we were unstoppable. It's a learning process, and taking things in the round, we're doing fine for the stage we're at.

[Magpies1959]

Haha maddogslater, Mr Angry used to make me howl with laughter 🤣

[Magpies1959]

Do you remember 'The Horrible' voice as well

[BanjoPie]

Mr angry �� Watch this video on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/c5zxtct1XtfM2rf7/

Hilarious :D

[Davy500]

Strange highlights them. Doesn't show our disallowed goal or the other decent chance we had.

Anyway, I was at the game. Thought a draw would have been a fair result and reflection of the chances created by both sides. Maybe a win for us if all the decisions had gone our way.

I'm definitely feeling a bit more positive about the next few games. It's Tranmere away that worries me slightly though.

Most teams are winning again around us -further compounds our loss yesterday
Cant wait till we start winning again, and stop this current downtrend

[maddogslater]

Do you remember 'The Horrible' voice as well
I do now you mention it, the filleting fish, fishers eyes song to the sound of watership down, ha.

[upthemaggies]

Christmas has just been saved in the UTM household.

Ho ho ho.

[Elite_Pie]

Christmas has just been saved in the UTM household.

Ho ho ho.

It reminded me to add cherries to my shopping list.

[countygump]

Christmas has just been saved in the UTM household.

Ho ho ho.

Seems like Santo has arrived early?

[keldsyke]

It reminded me to add cherries to my shopping list.

Was hoping Everton were going to pull it back too, but a disastrous sequence of results for them.

[upthemaggies]

It reminded me to add cherries to my shopping list.

Were they singing Cooper's name this afternoon? That could become awkward in the coming months if they do. Newcastle and Man Utd up next for them. Luton with a game in hand.
They're now on course to finish with 30 points, Luton increase to a projected 27, Burnley 23, Sheff Utd 19. The gap is closing.

[SwalePie]

Shocking decision for the Florists' sending off too to be honest. What a terrible shame. Most upsetting.

25454

[marky]

BanjoPie or should that be BanjoRed will be upset tonight along with all those of you who like Forest.

[tied_up_in_notts]

Shocking decision for the Florists' sending off too to be honest. What a terrible shame. Most upsetting.

25454
I'm totally consolable

[SwalePie]

I'm totally consolable

:)

[Elite_Pie]

LTLF was a great (5 minute) read after Bournemouth scored in stoppage time.

Let's just say I don't think there will be any asterisks left for Eastcoastultra!

[magpie_mania]

LTLF was a great (5 minute) read after Bournemouth scored in stoppage time.

Let's just say I don't think there will be any asterisks left for Eastcoastultra!

But we had lost against the league leaders away. Imagine our East Coast friend if we had lost at home and were in real danger of dropping into the relegation zone!

************************************************** *******!

[i961pie]

Were they singing Cooper's name this afternoon? That could become awkward in the coming months if they do. Newcastle and Man Utd up next for them. Luton with a game in hand.
They're now on course to finish with 30 points, Luton increase to a projected 27, Burnley 23, Sheff Utd 19. The gap is closing.

That will probably be six points for them the way United and Newcastle are playing.🥵

[OP67]

That will probably be six points for them the way United and Newcastle are playing.��

They beat Newcastle 1-0 yesterday so only 2 pints behind with a game in hand. Forest will be loing 3-4 players to the African Nations Cup soon as well.

[The_Don_ORiordan]

Shocking decision for the Florists' sending off too to be honest. What a terrible shame. Most upsetting.

25454

Tight decision.

https://ibb.co/gTMvbpv

[PedroTheFisherman66]

Tight decision.

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Maybe it might have counted for nothing if he hadn't chopped a player down whilst running through their defence in the 5th minute...some call it taking one for the team, some might call it cheating.

[queenslandpie]

Forest fans can't be enjoying the top league at all. Contrary to that I am massively enjoying Notts in league 2 and yes we have plenty of room for improvement. In life enjoyment is important. Forest fans got nowt.

[ForeignLegion]

Forest fans can't be enjoying the top league at all. Contrary to that I am massively enjoying Notts in league 2 and yes we have plenty of room for improvement. In life enjoyment is important. Forest fans got nowt.


I think they were to an extent a month or two ago, when the bottom 3 were the 3 dead certs for the drop….. things have changed a bit though recently.

[magpie_mania]

Maybe it might have counted for nothing if he hadn't chopped a player down whilst running through their defence in the 5th minute...some call it taking one for the team, some might call it cheating.
Part of the game now. Pundits on TV back the players for doing it, often with comments like, 'He had no choice'.

Still a terrible decision for 2nd yellow though.

[the_anticlough]

Part of the game now. Pundits on TV back the players for doing it, often with comments like, 'He had no choice'.

Still a terrible decision for 2nd yellow though.

I wish FIFA/UEFA/FA could be as nimble as the NBA at making rules changes. 'Take fouls' - no attempt to play the ball when the other team is breaking is now punished by free throws + possession, not just a foul and the other team keeps possession. So this season the 'take foul' (this is probably where the phrase 'take one for the team' came from) has been largely eliminated. And it's changed the game, it flows better and is even faster now.

Making fouling someone with a clear path to goal, or fouling without any attempt on the ball, punishable by a penalty kick and it'd be eliminated instantly, for the benefit of the sport.