Player Ratings v Port Vale
Surprisingly no one has done this yet, so here goes with an average performance as 6.
Collin: 8-came for for crosses when the defence was struggling and kicking was strong.
Hunt: 5- looked a bit short of match practice and off the pace, no surprise when taken off and Hewitt went to RB
Duffy: 7.5- brave, determined and vocal, stood up well to Pope.
Brisley: 7-As Duffy
Jones: 9 (MOM)- WOW, where did that performance come from? One fantastic goal saving tackle on Pope where he managed to catch up with the striker who had a 10-15 yard head start. Also cleared one of the line. General defending was also solid, he's set the standard now.
Hawkridge: 6- Never really impacted the game, no surprise when taken off.
Yates: 6- Worked hard but very little going forward
Hewitt 6: Similar to Yates but slotted in well at RB and CB when required
Grant: 7- not his best game but still provided an assist for the all important goal.
Ameobi: 4- offered little, well marshalled by Port Vale. Good move by Nolan to take him off early in 2nd half
Stead: 6- did well with the poor service he received all game. Won more in the air than Ameobi and was a general nuisance to the Vale backline. Worked incredibly hard when down to 10 men
Subs:
Milsom: 7- worked hard but managed to pick up a few more loose balls than Hewitt/Yates and pick out a Notts player with a pass.
Forte: 7- looked lively when he came on. Notts managed to get him in down the flanks a few times which resulted in a throw in or corner. He must be close to a starting place.
Allessandra: 7- scored the winner! Looks more like a striker that wants to get in the box rather than a winger.
