Issue 116 – 22 February 2010

County perform smash and grab at Aldershot A moment of brilliance at the death rescued a point for Notts County in a battling performance at the EBB Stadium. Aldershot Town had taken the lead moments before half time, a finely placed finish by Ollie Bozanic. After another frustrating 45 minutes, a loss seemed to be on the cards for the travelling Magpies – until Ben Davies stepped up to find the top-corner with another spectacular free-kick.
A match of high importance presented itself at 3pm, as the Shots rested just one place and three points below Notts in the standings. It looked to be a huge test, though, with several key players – Karl Hawley, Lee Hughes and John Thompson – missing, meaning that three youngsters took up places on the bench.

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