Player ratings v Grimsby

[jackal2]

There is no bickering, I just dont get why some are looking for a scapegoat to take the blame for Nemanes poorly hit back pass. You only had to see the expression on his face to know that he had f****d up..

Without doubt the problem started with Nemane's bad pass. The question is whether - once that happened - anyone else could have done more to dig him out of trouble, and I think the answer to that is yes. As matt_magpie says above, Brindley should have busted a gut to put a challenge in on Rose, but by hesitating he made it easy for the striker. In the final analysis it didn't cost us 3 points, but hopefully when they watch the video back it will be a learning opportunity for Nemane, Rawlinson and Brindley.

[Magpies1959]

I think something which could be a worry for Notts this season, through a rule change I don't agree with, is Nemane, and how many times he will get booked for not taking throw in's quickly enough. Marking up from throw in's is getting much tighter these days, and therefore making it much harder for the person taking the throw to find a man who is not just going to have the ball taken off him. I think ref's should try and use some common sense, that if it is obvious the that players from the side taking the throw in are trying to make themselves available for the ball then, no booking is necessary.

[Proactive not Reactive]

I think something which could be a worry for Notts this season, through a rule change I don't agree with, is Nemane, and how many times he will get booked for not taking throw in's quickly enough. Marking up from throw in's is getting much tighter these days, and therefore making it much harder for the person taking the throw to find a man who is not just going to have the ball taken off him. I think ref's should try and use some common sense, that if it is obvious the that players from the side taking the throw in are trying to make themselves available for the ball then, no booking is necessary.

Last season we could have done with the new time wasting rules versus Boreham Wood and Bromley at home to name 2 and probably every team in the EFL could have named a number of games.
It’s good that the FA have taken action and refs seemed to implemented it to the letter with enthusiasm,last week I heard a player got booked for time wasting when they were 2.1 down.
So I think it’s better but hopefully they will use a little bit of common sense when they have got the message across(how were there 8 bookings yesterday &#128563
Regarding Nemane he had the problem of taking so long over throws last season but seemed to improve near the end of the season so hopefully he can quicken up again - I’m sure it will be addressed in team meetings and possibly on the training ground

[kill_the_drum]

Well, whatever else we have tried has obviously failed. So do you suggest we do nothing then ??
These basic errors have plagued us for the last couple of seasons..

Yes, last seasons record breaking season was ‘plagued’ with errors and we should have constantly removed these record breakers from the field of play after every misplaced pass.
Well, at least Nemane and Bostock!

[SmiffyPie]

...we got a win, why can't we celebrate a win and talk about Bostock's great finish or Crowley's winning header?

If we want to discuss something, how about 'Was it an own goal, or JJ's?'

Of course the win is great and deserved but the discussion evolved into the cause of a goal being scored against us. Nothing rude, nothing controversial and valid opinions but forward from all sides of the discussion. It ended quite amicably (almost). To repeat an oft used phrase, this is a Notts County FC message board and as such is open to discussions of all aspects concerning Notts County FC. It would be a very boring world if we all concentrated on the positives without reflecting on the negatives.

[Elite_Pie]

Of course the win is great and deserved but the discussion evolved into the cause of a goal being scored against us. Nothing rude, nothing controversial and valid opinions but forward from all sides of the discussion. It ended quite amicably (almost). To repeat an oft used phrase, this is a Notts County FC message board and as such is open to discussions of all aspects concerning Notts County FC. It would be a very boring world if we all concentrated on the positives without reflecting on the negatives.

Spot on Smiffy. The last time I remember so much debate about a single goal was whether Geoff Hurst's shot had crossed the line in 1966! After watching the replay of Grimsby's first a few times, all of Nemane, Rawlinson, Brindley and Stone could have done better. But playing the blame game is like deciding who was most to blame for our relegation. Was it Nolan, Hardy, Kewell, Ardley or the players? We never came close to reaching agreement on that, but it was a lively topic.

It's perfectly possible to enjoy the positives but still discuss the negatives. Assuming the players got today off, I'm pretty sure Luke Williams will be talking about that goal as much as any of ours tomorrow.

[magpie_mania]

Spot on Smiffy. The last time I remember so much debate about a single goal was whether Geoff Hurst's shot had crossed the line in 1966! After watching the replay of Grimsby's first a few times, all of Nemane, Rawlinson, Brindley and Stone could have done better. But playing the blame game is like deciding who was most to blame for our relegation. Was it Nolan, Hardy, Kewell, Ardley or the players? We never came close to reaching agreement on that, but it was a lively topic.

It's perfectly possible to enjoy the positives but still discuss the negatives. Assuming the players got today off, I'm pretty sure Luke Williams will be talking about that goal as much as any of ours tomorrow.

Totally agree - my point though is as well as discussing the goal why can't we talk about our goals?

90% playing the blame game, 10% about our goals. As has been said, sums up Notts County Mad!

[BJPIE]

Totally agree - my point though is as well as discussing the goal why can't we talk about our goals?

90% playing the blame game, 10% about our goals. As has been said, sums up Notts County Mad!

If you don't like it, **** off

[Mud Pie]

Totally agree - my point though is as well as discussing the goal why can't we talk about our goals?

90% playing the blame game, 10% about our goals. As has been said, sums up Notts County Mad!

no opinion on most of that, but "our goals" were all excellent. Bostock was singled out by the Grimanager for the level of skill, and really his chest down was almost as classy as the volley it set up. It could be argued he shouldn't have time to do that but to pull it off so sweetly is fing brilliant, imo!

JJ's goal - OG or not OG? I dunno, but either way he's there causing loadsa trouble where it matters.

What needs to be said has been said on here about our winner: "Sublime" seems to reflect consensus. As brilliant as DC's run and header was, JJ's skill to beat his man and whip that cross over was top EPL/CL standard.

I'd add a word for Macca. Honestly I got a bit critical of his performances towards the sharp end of last season, but even though he didn't score yesterday, he made the first happen and was like a bleeding mosquito for most of the rest of the game. I did confess to maybe not understanding yet DMcG's role. Macca's efforts got similar 'results' goalswise yesterday, but the 'chaos' he caused in the Grimranks was an important part of our win, I thought.

[Magpies1959]

Easy tiger.