With 73 minutes on the clock and the scores level at Maidenhead on Saturday afternoon, Cedwyn Scott explained the clear and simple message given to him by Luke Williams.
With Wrexham winning away to Eastleigh, the Magpies looked set to relinquish their place at the top of the National League table following a below-par second half display which saw Emile Acquah and Kane Ferdinand wipe out Notts' two-goal advantage.
In what was an attacking change by Williams which saw Scott replace Jim O'Brien, the forward revealed the final words given to him before entering the action at York Road.
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"Just to go on and try and help the team improve and get a winner," revealed Scott.
"I was told to bring that energy and lift the lads because that is what a substitutes job is in most games and look to change the tempo obviously for the better.
"So when I came on I tried to run about and put pressure on and link the play and help us get up the pitch."
And his inclusion paid dividends, with Macaulay Langstaff firing home an 83rd minute winner to put his side 4-3 up in what was a thrilling afternoon in Berkshire.
Amidst all the celebrations amongst the fans at the opposite site of the ground, that emotion transpired to the players on the pitch with a number of staff and substitutes running to congratulate the Notts number nine.
It shows the togetherness instilled with in this group of players as they mount a potential title charge, and Scott explained how the atmosphere in the dressing room can help his side this campaign.
"I think the atmosphere has been positive throughout the whole season," said Scott.
"Obviously winning helps massively, but we are a fairly close group of lads, we all seem to get on so that helps that we train really well and drive each other, and some of that comes from the manager as well.
"That all helps and comes together and has a positive impact."
With nine goals this season, Scott is the club's second top scorer this season and is the National League's most accurate shooter, averaging 67.74% of his efforts on target.
And one feature Notts fans have become accustomed to is Scott's trademark near-post finish, something that has caught a number of 'keepers flat-footed when he takes aim.
Scott insisted the technique comes naturally to him, but explained the reasoning behind the technique after seeing it's effectiveness at the top level of football.
"No it's just a natural thing, like when I assess a finish especially playing on the left, my thought process and the position I am in allows for that type of finish.
"I can generate quite a bit of power when I am striking the ball as well, so more often than not I will opt for that one, but I like to mix it up as well, I don't always go for the same thing because I like to keep the 'keepers guessing.
"I have scored a few of those but I scored some last season as well, it's quite effective and I have seen players at the top level do it as well.
"It's just difficult for the 'keeper to get set especially when he can't see the ball clearly."
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