David McGoldrick: "I've learned that money doesn't bring happiness"

I am impressed with David McGoldrick’s loyalty to the club. It is clear that he has joined us for the right reasons. Choosing happiness over money shows that he has a good character. Despite losing Ruben, it is an exciting time and I am pleased that he has joined us.

he comes across as such a genuine person, i am looking forward to seeing him play for notts. i think this squad we are building will do well and with david mcgoldrick in the squad. i think we have the talent to push forward. seeing him turn down derby to come home, its something quite special and adds to the optimism i feel.

McGoldrick’s decision to join Notts County is a sign that the club is heading in the right direction under Luke Williams. Compared to previous seasons when we were in League Two, things seem different.

What a great interview that is, I’m really impressed by the way he talks. He knows talk is cheap and rightly wants to prove himself on the field of play.

What a quote this is: ‘I’ve learned through my career and life that money doesn’t bring happiness. I truly believe that you have to find that happiness inside yourself.’

This reinforces his comments about having the desire to impact the team in a positive way. We know he has the ability, and while I don’t expect him or Macaulay Langstaff to repeat their goal tallies from last season, I believe both of them will score at least in the high upper digits. How wrong was I to doubt this move in the first place while it was still in the rumour stage.

David McGoldrick will have hopefully saved up. He’s had a good career and more players like him should try to help their boyhood clubs if they are still good enough. If not, a nearby non-league team just for the fun of playing.

Some players may take note and realise that money isn’t everything. I would prefer to enjoy doing a job I am paid to do rather than one I dislike. I am not suggesting that David McGoldrick disliked his time at Derby, but his decision to opt for less pay in exchange for more enjoyment is commendable.

To play devil’s advocate, he says this now that he’s reached the heights he did and after being a successful Championship striker. He didn’t think to come back sooner? If it’s not all about money, that is. Obviously, the timing is right, and it might be more about preserving his career, but I am glad he’s returned.

David McGoldrick is going to become a legend here at the club; he’s already proving himself to be a great guy. The club’s introduction of him walking with the background music, very FIFA or PES-esque, was really good.

I think some players at his age may slow down, but their experience can’t be taught. He did well with Derby; I see no reason why he won’t be a success with us.

Money isn’t everything, but I think there’s a trend starting where players go back to their former team as a way to maximise their playing length. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it and I think MG is doing all the right things. He’s here to help us achieve something, which he could do at Derby.

If he has learned that money doesn’t make him happy, what are the chances of him hiring me as his personal security guard? I’ll keep those autograph hunters at bay. He really does come across as a typically nice bloke though, and you have to respect that.