Doyle’s dismissal can’t stop Magpies from claiming a much-needed victory

By John Brindley

PURE JOY: Kyle Wootton celebrates after giving ten man Notts the lead over Halifax
PICTURE: Notts County FC/ JMS Photos

NEIL ARDLEY’S ten-man masterplan worked to perfection as the high-flying Shaymen failed totally to capitalise on Michael Doyle’s reckless 47th-minute dismissal.
Kyle Wootton soon lashed the home side in front after Sam Johnson had saved a Wes Thomas shot and their lead was scarcely threatened as Halifax ended a scrappy second best.
For Notts, this was a c...