'Humility and honesty' make Magpies a 'match for anyone'

WHY PATERSON IS ALWAYS 'QUIETLY CONFIDENT' AHEAD OF GRIMSBY TEST

- By SAM ALLEN

Martin Paterson is preparing his Nott's County side for the visit of Grimsby Town this afternoon 'appreciative of what the opposition is good at'

NOTTS County will hope to reclaim their place in League Two's top three this afternoon as they welcome Grimsby Town to Meadow Lane (3pm).

The Magpies got back to winning ways last weekend at home with a resounding 5-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers, and with the second-best record in the league on their own turf, they we be confident of completing a league double over their next opponents.

As always, Notts boss Martin Paterson said the focus lies mainly on their own performance rather than what the opposition might bring, with his side's position in the standings illustrating where they stack up at their best.