Ian Burchnall revealed how he used Grimsby Town's shock defeat at home to Maidenhead to inspire his Notts County players at half-time in their win against Altrincham.
The Magpies ran out 3-0 winners at Meadow Lane as they turned on the style in the second half to book a play-off spot for the third consecutive season. Goals from Callum Roberts, Kyle Wootton and Ruben Rodrigues sealed the victory which leaves Notts needing just a point to book a home quarter-final.
That is more than likely to be against sixth-placed Grimsby who suffered a shock defeat at home to Maidenhead where they were 2-0 down at the interval. And Burchnall said he used that score to give motivation for his players at half-time knowing that finishing fifth in the table gives Notts the luxury of playing the Mariners at home.
