October 2013

Manchester United came out with guns blazing, Rooney was taking pings at the goal from all sorts of angles, even some that arent on a protractor, with one succession from about 6 shots. This put Manchester in charge and they let Notts know who is boss. Notts wasn't having any of it and without Cristiano Ronaldo on their wing, their right hnd was exposed and naked, Dykes took advantage of this, and often ran the wing and was a playmaker the whole match. In the 26th minute, Birchall crossed a lobbing ball which was headed in by Novo Ramirez for his 25th goal of the season, proving he is in spectacular form. Half time gave Steve Jones the chance to talk to his Notts squad, to expose Manchesters weaknesses, which was difficult. The right wing was our only option as Anderson and J. park were in fantastic form in midfield. In the 78th minute, our prayers were answered when after Rooney took another blind shot well over the bar, over the stadium for that matter, Notts were able to initiate a counter attack. Dykes lobbed it to Bevan who scored a sitter to put Notts in a winning position. The rest of the game was a stalemate, whenever Manchester got near the 18 yard box, Papadolpolous was a road block and consistently cleard it. On one exception however, Tevez made a run in the box and was unfairly awarded a penalty due to Sergio Assenjo defensively diving on the ball. He sunk it in to end the game in a draw. Maybe next time Notts.