About the lack of noise at ML, I think it's probably explained by demographics. It might be a running joke among opposition supporters, but it's true - we have fewer young fans than most clubs. The vast majority of noise at football matches is made by young lads. Forest naturally hoover up most of that demographic, leaving Notts with a slightly skewed fan base of older folk and the kind who generally don't care about creating a rowdy atmosphere.

Clubs like Halifax, while having fewer fans overall, aren't competing with anyone to attract the noisy demographic from their town.