⚽Match Thread vs. Woking FC 15.04.23 [NL]

[Davy500]

And who are you predicting to win that East Midlands showpiece final?

Actually hold that thought Davy I'm looking forward to asking the question on whether Notts will win or lose the playoffs nearer the time. No anonymous poll , no hiding, no waiting to see what happens no hindsight, a good old fashion prediction.

Well Notts County of course. We won and draw against them this season, and beat them in a play off match before. We are far superior to them, we just have to believe it in our intent and actions on the field

[Davy500]

And another thing Laddo, we need to be more ruthless and have the dark art of football i.e. at times its great to have the free flowing nice football, but it needs to be combined with a bit of rough, remember Paul Harding even Lee Hughes

[the_anticlough]

And another thing Laddo, we need to be more ruthless and have the dark art of football ie at times its great to have the free flowing nice football, but it needs combined with a bit of rough, remember paul harding even lee hughes

Good point Davy
I don’t want that, but I want us to be able to overcome it..
This is the main issue that would give me pause for thought when predicting a playoff final against C’Field. That, and nerves

[LaxtonLad]

When Nemane is playing he can get to the byline Chicksen unfortunately can’t which ever side he plays on but if he plays on the right can come inside on his favoured foot
Jones can’t go to the byline on the right but can on the left as he is more confident with his left foot
TBH whichever league we are in next season will need an attacking LWB with a bit more pace because we are restricted in our creativity if Ruben is marked out of the game or whatever reason not having a good one
The Wing Backs are our main source of attacking in our system

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.

[i961pie]

Never changes at Notts.

Neither do your posts.
I thought Bostock was brilliant today he was everywhere controlling the midfield. A scrappy first half but once we scored it was game over.

[countygump]

[matt_magpie]

I dont see it like that, Wrexham are 1 point ahead with a game in hand, not only that 2 of their games are at home where they are unbeaten all season
There is not a snowballs chance in hell we are getting automatic, the fact is we blew it in the game that mattered

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?

[Carlton_Pie]

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

[Carlton_Pie]

I would say JB was man of the match today, absolutely controlled the game, and I don't think he misplaced a pass even the one with his right foot lol. I did think it was showing off a bit to put odd boots on to make it a bit more difficult for himself (two right ones I believe). Whatever league we end up in next season, it is very exciting to think this is the version of JB we will see from the opening game of next season.

He's getting better with every game! I can't wait to see how he performs with a full pre season behind him

[Carlton_Pie]

Back to the Notts midfield. Not long ago at all many of us, including myself, did not like a midfield containing both Bostock and Palmer "don't play well together". One or the other for me, JB was always great backup even in the early days.

Personally I was happy him coming on as a sub to control a game in the second half. Many, including myself, much preferred JB deep and Palmer more advanced. Now thanks to some tweaks and tinkering from Mr Williams they are both now starters.

Does this combo look all set to start the playoffs games together, and the team selection decisions for the boss being elsewhere in the XI? Austin or Scott? Does JOB start etc? Or is this too premature, does it still depend on the opposition and how LW wants to approach that specific game?

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