⚽Match Thread vs. Crawley 12.03.24 [EFL L2]

[SinceSept1959]

Listened on the Radio and the impression was a competitive performance with a degree of effort. Stall said it was a decent performance but the Sending Off was a crucial factor.
The match stats don't lie and but for Slocombe it could have been 6 or 7. The fact is that Crawley were obviously the better side amassing 31 shots at goal.
I was expecting JOB to be brought off at 70 minutes but the sending off meant he had to battle on.
Unbelievable substitutions once again and any likelihood of winning the game went when BOTH JJ & DC were both withdrawn.
Scott Lindsay is a good manager and Crawley play in a similar style to what Notts were like under Williams.
Steve Cotterell shows how it should be done at FGR and I sincerely pray that we're not in the last game scenario like Swindon ! !
Whether Maynard goes now or the end of the season we need someone else on the rudder be it JOB or some other short term mentor !!

[WarsopPie]

Listened on the Radio and the impression was a competitive performance with a degree of effort. Stall said it was a decent performance but the Sending Off was a crucial factor.
The match stats don't lie and but for Slocombe it could have been 6 or 7. The fact is that Crawley were obviously the better side amassing 31 shots at goal.
I was expecting JOB to be brought off at 70 minutes but the sending off meant he had to battle on.
Unbelievable substitutions once again and any likelihood of winning the game went when BOTH JJ & DC were both withdrawn.
Scott Lindsay is a good manager and Crawley play in a similar style to what Notts were like under Williams.
Steve Cotterell shows how it should be done at FGR and I sincerely pray that we're not in the last game scenario like Swindon ! !
Whether Maynard goes now or the end of the season we need someone else on the rudder be it JOB or some other short term mentor !!

Tbf mate Crawley were poor god now’s how there 5th some players couldn’t pass a 10 years ball.
Just shows how fuxking poor we have became

[MancMagpie]

I just find it all extremely exhausting. Notts are traditionally known as a 'yo-yo' club, having accumulated lots of relegations and promotions (maybe 2nd highest after BCFC?) but this decline just takes the piss.

From the best team we have seen in years, to a team that literally can not buy a win.
It's not even dramatic to say that we may not win another game all season. We are almost 'schizophrenic' as a team. The major highs seem unbelievable and horrible lows seem far worse than any other team!

Something has gone on. The decline did start under Luke's tenure, however, Mr. Maynard certainly hasn't helped proceedings either.

As a fan base, we deserve an explanation. No team goes from hero to zero this quickly.
Reedtz....a statement or interview please...and quick.

[the_anticlough]

The decline did start under Luke's tenure, however, Mr. Maynard certainly hasn't helped proceedings either.

I don't want hear any of that propaganda any more, MM. Maynard can be judged on his record alone

We were a typical club adjusting to a new league, struggling with the loss of its key player and then club leader. Then came the almighty error. Admit it, reverse it, get back on track
Painful, but so necessary.

[upthemaggies]

Next five games and I'd like to think we can get at least a point from these 5 to avoid equalling the club's all time losing sequence of 10.

Sat.16.Mar accrington s. (15th)
Tue.19.Mar bradford city (13th)
Sat.23.Mar SALFORD CITY (20th)
Fri.29.Mar swindon town (18th)
Mon.01.Apr MILTON KEYNES (5th)

I should add that Alan Smith was caretaker manager for the 10th loss following Sheridan's 9 straight defeats that got him sacked, so Maynard would only need to lose the next 4 to hold the individual manager's record league loss sequence.

That 10 match losing run does break down if you include cups, we had two draws and a win in the FA Cup during that run (and we pulled Chelsea out of the hat for round 3 but lost to Posh in the R2 replay).
The 2011 nine match losing run under Ince-Heggs-Allen wasn't interrupted by any cup fixtures.
The most games lost in a row with the same man in charge whilst taking into account all competitions is 7, last recorded under George Poyser, whose 7th defeat was the infamous defeat at Rhyl in the FA Cup.

[Lullapie]

The most games lost in a row with the same man in charge whilst taking into account all competitions is 7, last recorded under George Poyser, whose 7th defeat was the infamous defeat at Rhyl in the FA Cup.

And even he went to have a successful career in the jewellery business!

[downunderpie]

I remember that 3-1 loss to Rhyl very well and it was even worse as it was played at Meadow Lane......

[Mark_Ross]

I just find it all extremely exhausting. Notts are traditionally known as a 'yo-yo' club, having accumulated lots of relegations and promotions (maybe 2nd highest after BCFC?) but this decline just takes the piss.

From the best team we have seen in years, to a team that literally can not buy a win.
It's not even dramatic to say that we may not win another game all season. We are almost 'schizophrenic' as a team. The major highs seem unbelievable and horrible lows seem far worse than any other team!

Something has gone on. The decline did start under Luke's tenure, however, Mr. Maynard certainly hasn't helped proceedings either.

As a fan base, we deserve an explanation. No team goes from hero to zero this quickly.
Reedtz....a statement or interview please...and quick.

Well at least there would be the Notts kind of symmetry if we do end up getting relegated.
Total euphoria last season, total catastrophe this.

[upthemaggies]

Well at least there would be the Notts kind of symmetry if we do end up getting relegated.
Total euphoria last season, total catastrophe this.

I really can't see that happening but I suppose it's not inconceivable that we go into the Colchester game 8 points ahead of them with 9 points still to play for if they end up having to reschedule a game for the last Tuesday of the season, which would be squeaky bum time. Apparently their pitch is in a very bad state, they've put up an article today explaining why they've had so many PPd, including tonight.

[Mark_Ross]

I really can't see that happening but I suppose it's not inconceivable that we go into the Colchester game 8 points ahead of them with 9 points still to play for if they end up having to reschedule a game for the last Tuesday of the season, which would be squeaky bum time. Apparently their pitch is in a very bad state, they've put up an article today explaining why they've had so many PPd, including tonight.

Can anybody honestly see where we are going to pick up points?

They just keep on finding ways to lose. We are superb at losing. Pens, OGs, individual errors, hopeless set-piece defending, red cards, etc. Substituting off our best players - neat idea!

There was a chance tonight to get something - albeit undeserved - and inevitably Notts caved-in.