⚽Match Thread vs. Altrincham 01.10.22 [NL]

[countygump]

I wouldn't say we were rubbish , more a case of the players looking to Tuseday rather than today. There is still the problem with players not giving lower teams respect and thinking they only need to turn up and win. We can play better and we have played far worse.

If it hadn't have been for Macca ''sniffer'' Langstaff, There's a good chance we could have drawn the game 1-1. Still, that's what he's there for and long may it continue.

[BigFatPie]

If it hadn't have been for Macca ''sniffer'' Langstaff, There's a good chance we could have drawn the game 1-1. Still, that's what he's their for and long may it continue.

Yeah deffo, we’ve had plenty of games like that at ML which we’ve maybe lost 1-0 or drawn 1-1, but now we’ve got a proper striker for the first time in about 10 years. It’s a shame Chicksen got a touch on that third one cos Macca’s header was terrific.

[laddo]

And let's not forget our ex-manager N. Ardley playing for the point again. With Mansfailed throwing away a 2-0 lead last night against lowly opposition at home and an East Midlands premier league relegation decider tomorrow it's sure to be a busy Saturday night and weekend for some.

As for Notts poor performance, good win. Play badly win by 2 goals has gotta be a good sign.

[Notts78]

And let's not forget our ex-manager N. Ardley playing for the point again. With Mansfailed throwing away a 2-0 lead last night against lowly opposition at home and an East Midlands premier league relegation decider tomorrow it's sure to be a busy Saturday night and weekend for some.

As for Notts poor performance, good win. Play badly win by 2 goals has gotta be a good sign.

Ermmm ‘relegation decider’ is not tomorrow.

[jackal2]

Nah, we certainly weren't at our best. Too much sloppy passing and not enough intensity. Still, job done, 3 pts in the tin.

Sums it up really.

I thought having two really attacking midfielders in Rodrigues and Castro didn't particularly work and left us vulnerable at times, partly on a tactical level and partly because neither played that well. Palmer and Jim O'Brien playing behind Ruben give us a more solid look and a better midfield 'base' from which to build attacks, which is important when you play as open as we do.

Tobi Adebayo-Rawling I thought did well overall. A couple of mistakes yes, but also a big contribution to two of the goals. I suspect Williams will still prefer Nemane on Tuesday night if he's fully fit, but TAR certainly showed enough to warrant more opportunities in the future.

[SwalePie]

[CamPie]

Having watched the highlights Chicksen definitely did the right thing to ensure the third goal went in. It could have hit the post, there was a defender close by, in the same position Macca would have done the same and there’d probably be no debate.

[KintoreMagpie]

Thanks BFP & Jackal as you both answered my queries before I asked them. I have yet to see Notts live this season but it sounds from listening to the commentaries that JOB has been a revelation so far and is obviously benefitting from working with the new coaching staff. His absence today was noted but I fully understand that there is a v important match coming on Tuesday and risking a booking today would have meant Jimbo missing for Wrexham. TAR sounded as though he did alright today. His absence so far suggests that the back room staff have been biding their time with him, getting him fit after his injury and I really hope that he will have an important and successful role to play for the rest of the season.

Did not sound as though Notts were on song but I’d rather they won scruffily then feeling the way I did after the Dorking defeat only two weeks ago.

[applepie2]

Yeah deffo, we’ve had plenty of games like that at ML which we’ve maybe lost 1-0 or drawn 1-1, but now we’ve got a proper striker for the first time in about 10 years. It’s a shame Chicksen got a touch on that third one cos Macca’s header was terrific.

Was it going to go in if Chicksen didn’t touch it? I know it’s not always obvious, but a slight deflection on an on-target shot that the goalie’s not going to save is neither here nor there.

[jacobncfc]

Was it going to go in if Chicksen didn’t touch it? I know it’s not always obvious, but a slight deflection on an on-target shot that the goalie’s not going to save is neither here nor there.

Not seen a replay, but live I thought it was going just wide or maybe hitting the post without Chicksen’s touch.