Hendon announces unchanged squad for County match.

Last updated : 14 February 2009 By Jaybee

Barnet travel to Notts County this weekend looking for their first win since the 2-0 win at Bournemouth in December and a first win under Ian Hendon. Hendon captained Notts County to promotion in 1998 and will be hoping that he can gain his first taste of managerial success at his old club.

Hendon has named an unchanged squad following Tuesday's 3-3 home draw with Grimsby Town. The Bees twice lost a lead and had to settle for a point after an impressive attacking performance was spoiled by some very poor defending. Many Barnet fans will be wondering if Hendon will stand by goalkeeper, Ran Kadoch who had an unhappy night at Underhill on Tuesday. Lee Harrison could make a return in his place. The Bees have Jeremy de Magalhaes and Abu Ogogo on the injured list.

Notts County may bring keeper, Kevin Pilkington back to the side. The former Mansfield keeper has been out for a month with damaged knee ligaments. Russell Hoult is out injured, but Richard Butcher, Gavin Strachan and Adam Nowland should be available for the match against the Bees. Striker Jamie Forrester, who scored a hat trick against Barnet for Lincoln in 2006, should be fit despite not having trained all week.

Barnet lost 4-0 to County at Underhill earlier this season, but under Ian Hendon the team is taking on a more determined look and the team certainly looked capable of scoring a few goals on Tuesday night but, unfortunately, looked quite open at the back. However, the defence has generally looked more solid recently prior to the Grimsby match, so if the side can get back to playing a little tighter at the back whilst retaining the more exiting and adventurous attacking style that they showed on Tuesday, then the Bees could return to Underhill with the first three point haul since Ian Hendon took over as manager.

MY PREDICTION: A 2-1 win for the Bees.