Leigh_Curtis published Notts County show they take Checkatrade Trophy seriously in 2-1...

Notts County beat Hartlepool United 2-1 in the Checkatrade Trophy at Meadow Lane. Magpies reporter Leigh Curtis describes the action.​Boycotts, B-Teams and ridiculously low attendances have proven considerable hurdles to the Checkatrade Trophy and its attempt to revive interest in what is considered a moribund competition.But if Notts County's victory here was anything to go by, at least the players are still taking it seriously, which is good news for this season's sponsors, who have also