⚽Match Thread vs. Woking FC 15.04.23 [NL]

[matt_magpie]

Yep we had our chance and we didn’t take it. I think it’s 99% gone but then I start to think if Notts needed 2 wins out of 3 games after a loss and draw in the last 3, including a fortunate draw against us, would I be that confident?

*Win against us

[laddo]

Let's be honest the only concern with JB was potentially his attitude and how he would mesh in with the squad. That potential concern was put to bed awhile ago, wasn't being picked to start for half the games , coming on as sub, never heard any issues, speaks well and committed to the cause, he's now match sharp and fit and you can tell. He's mobile and does what he does so well.

Just like starts to a season, you can't judge players too early you need to give them time to acclimatise to their surroundings, improve understanding with new teammates and improve (match) fitness.

Agree depends on opposition to some extent but thinks he's cemented a starting XI spot due to his performances of late and what he brings to the side that's different from others.

It's a very strong squad. Obviously.

[nw6pie]

Depends on the opposition. But it's probably a choice between Austin/Scott/JOB...rest of the team near enough picks itself now.

Given the fact we only have one game a week now, I can't see yesterday's starting XI changing for the rest of the season - with the exception of Nemane in at the expense of Jones (who seems to have more impact coming off the sub's bench, anyway).

[Notts78]

Sam Austin quality of finishing and assists are far too good for this level. Notts should be looking to extend his contract asap.

I wouldn’t rush this. He might be too good for the NL but the jury is out if he and others will cut it IF we are in L2.

[Carlton_Pie]

I wouldn’t rush this. He might be too good for the NL but the jury is out if he and others will cut it IF we are in L2.

A league up won't be a problem for Austin

[jackal2]

All I can add to that is that we got a first look at Morias, and he looked lively. We've lacked a bit of cover up front, I liked what I saw.

Dagenham fans say Morias' work rate is phenomenal, and he certainly looked lively when he came on, although I was a bit puzzled that he seemed to be playing more centrally than Cedwyn Scott. Surely if Langstaff isn't on the pitch then Scott is the natural central 'target man' and Morias (at about 5 foot 2!) is better in a supporting/wider position, picking up the ball from any knock-downs or lay-offs?

Overall though, another impressive performance against a team currently seeded to make the play-off final. Aside from the shot Sam Slocombe tipped over the bar, Woking didn't create much until we made our substitutions, when I thought we briefly lost our pattern a bit, but the game was over by then.

As others have said, John Bostock is now showing why he's played at much higher levels and seemed to mesh better with Palmer yesterday, although I still prefer when JB plays further forward, simply because he's in a better position to play that final killer pass.

Austin showed again why he may be the most underrated player in our squad, and demonstrated that he would probably grab far more goals if he had played more often, but that just shows how strong our squad is.

[Proactive not Reactive]

I must disagree with you about which side each winger should play, neither player was as effective as they were in their usual position. Each can usually reach the by-line and cross the ball to the penalty area, especially Nemane and Chicksen doesn't do too badly for a full-back encouraged to advance. LW must have coached them to play as they did yesterday but it didn't really work, the team looked compressed with not a lot of width.

I'm pleased we seem to have abandoned that dangerous (for us) rolling the ball out from goalie to wide defender, we ain't Premiership yet. Also we've just got to stop taking short corners when we can see the ref is ignoring the rules about distancing.

Fair enough it is all about opinions Nemane is definitely better on the right and the majority of goals have come from that side hence Chicksen being in double figures(even Chicksen set up a goal from the right v Wealdstone)
I actually think that Vincent might be better than Chicksen on the left especially if a team park the bus but would probably leave us more exposed especially if Cameron attacks

[countygump]

A league up won't be a problem for Austin

You'd have thought, top end Nat League players would be reasonably comfortable in mid table L2 teams, No?

[Elite_Pie]

And as the Jam once famously sang "That's entertainment".

Even though I'm a fan of The Jam, listening to the same song on endless repeat would get a bit tedious.

[Elite_Pie]

You'd have thought, top end Nat League players would be reasonably comfortable in mid table L2 teams, No?

I think the top 6 in the National League would finish above the bottom 6 in League 2 if they were in the same division. This will get worse the longer we are stuck with only two promotion places.