D: Seven wins out of eight represents a pretty decent run I would suggsst
I'm more than pleased. Sitting three points off second place going into the weekend's game is great after a bit of a shaky start whilst so many new lads gelled and we found our feet in this division. The home form has been good which we need to build on as a platform to kick on after Christmas, away from home we seem to be squeezing teams out with solid defensive displays and hitting them on the break - although should be killing teams off with a few more goals but we can't grumble!
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CL: We have been playing some good football so far this season. We have only lost three so far but recently lost at home with a huge loss of 4-2 against Rochdale. That score is behind us now and I am sure we can capatilise on that.
Who is your danger man?
D: Toughie, we haven't got a real shining light, Graham Coughlan at the back will be solid enough, Pablo Mills in midfield is a revelation, regards a goal threat - that could come from anywhere really, Derek Holmes and Chris O'Grady will be the most likely starting pair upfront.
CL: I would have to say Mark
Who else should we look out for?
D: Steve Brogan, talented young lad going forward down the left. Mark Hudson - solid compact box-to-box midfield player chipping in with the odd goal.
CL: Brogan on the left side of the midfield. He is brilliant with the ball and has a dangerous cross. He is a threat from a set-piece.
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How are the fans reacting to what has been going on at Rotherham of late?
D: So far so good this season on the field, Mark Robins has made some astute signings coupled with a blend of homegrown youth.
CL: The manager has full backing of the board and I am sure the fans love him already. He is a rookie manager but has been at the club as a player and a Assistant Manager for quite a while - he is well equipped.
What have you made of Notts' season so far?
D: One of underachievement really and a few off the field boardroom rumblings since the summer, to be fair as you are sitting in the lower reaches so far i've not taken a great deal of notice at the squad.
CL: It doesn't look too good to be honest. Whenever I glance at the results you seem to be struggling.
Who do you see as Notts' danger man?
D: Kevin Pilkington - ex Miller, also Lawrie Dudfield, Jason Lee and Hector Sam can be threats on their day. Richard Butcher was once a target for us under Ronnie Moore too.
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What did you make of the sides previous meeting?
D: From what i remember Weir-Daley's equaliser was a bit controversial with appeals for offside, not the most memorable game though I would suggest.
CL: I think we should have won that game. Notts fought back well to their credit and scored a good equaliser. After that it was a fairly even game but we were a little poor that day.
Where do you think you will finish?
D: Heart says top three, more realisitc could be a play-off spot if we can consolidate.
CL: We are aiming for promotion and i think we will finish third our fourth. If fourth we will win the play-off final.
Where do you think Notts will finish this season?
D: Around 15th at a punt.
CL: Well things don't look too good so far this season to me. I would say somewhere mid-table. Between 11th and 14th looks about right for me.
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What sort of encounter are you expecting?
D: Like most games in this division, pretty physical and hardworking - the side who get the ball down and pass it should come out on top.
CL: A good battle between the sides to be honest. Hopefully some goals and a lot of action.
Score prediction?
D: 2-1 to the Millers
CL: 2-0