Player ratings v Newport

[navypie]

Though Tootle and Shola had good games and it was nice to see Duffy get a good ovation when he was subbed , not the best defender but anybody who witnessed the Hollis performance the other night will know just how much we need him . Nice little cameo from Walker but then again he had so much room in the middle of the park, Newports's decision to play 2 up front after the break though brave, was a little foolhardy and we could have had 6 or 7 . At the time I thought the sending off was a bit harsh and having it on TV my opinion hasn't changed . As a Notts fan I thought the ref was terrible so god only knows what the Newport fans thought of him.

[Notts78]

I said after the Mansfield game in the week, if Walker has time, he is utter class. Down to him to create that in the rough n tumble of League 2

[slack_pie]

I said after the Mansfield game in the week, if Walker has time, he is utter class. Down to him to create that in the rough n tumble of League 2

Looks like it. I'd like to see him given more of an opportunity at home. But as you said, not sure he's able to battle and find space in a packed midfield, and also Nolan's tactics would likely see him bypassed.

[slack_pie]

Though Tootle and Shola had good games and it was nice to see Duffy get a good ovation when he was subbed , not the best defender but anybody who witnessed the Hollis performance the other night will know just how much we need him . Nice little cameo from Walker but then again he had so much room in the middle of the park, Newports's decision to play 2 up front after the break though brave, was a little foolhardy and we could have had 6 or 7 . At the time I thought the sending off was a bit harsh and having it on TV my opinion hasn't changed . As a Notts fan I thought the ref was terrible so god only knows what the Newport fans thought of him.

Perhaps they were unlucky with the sending off (I'd need to see it again) but he also bottled a clear-cut penalty for us. I guess he thought he couldn't do both the sending off and the penalty.

[navypie]

Perhaps they were unlucky with the sending off (I'd need to see it again) but he also bottled a clear-cut penalty for us. I guess he thought he couldn't do both the sending off and the penalty.

I think your right , he did bottle it ,as clear as cut a penalty your likely to see. Thought it was good management by Nolan taking Tootle and Duffy off , both on bookings and he obviously thought the ref my try to even things up .

[The-Mac pie]

Looking at the whole game, some say yes, when Newport went down to 10 men we took the game away from them (like we did Lincoln) and if they had had 11 men it would have been a different game but you can only beat what's in front of you. Given our recent performances, this was a big step forward from where we once were. Different tempo to our game, closing down in the right areas, players just stepped up.

Ameobi: is in a different class when fit. I have said that from the moment we signed him. The key is keeping him fit and injury free.

Grant: will have off games and then will pop up with several goals. Give him a full season and then you will find his consistency.

Yates: young Yates, what a monster for his age, love him. This guy will just get better and better.

Stead: most games you will get 5.5/10 and occasionally will get you a goal with a 7/10 performance.

Hawkridge: will grow into a real good player for Notts,once he settles in.

Brisley: no nonsense centre back..would rather have him with us than against us.

Mcduff: has a fair few cock-ups,however has improved under Nolan.

Toots: love him,will be a Notts county legend..watch him grow.

Dicko: tip my hat to you me old cocker...you were a gonna with no confidence nor form whatsoever.

Keeper: doesn't like the high ball but is a great shot stopper.

Hewitt: doesn't pull up any trees,just mr steady.

Forte: has his chance,doesn't seem to quite take the opportunity but banging the ball into the clouds and say fetch doesn't help.

Walker-hope to see him improve his game.

Hunt: will do a job.

3 points

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