Jodi Jones Targets Goals and Promotion as Notts County Prepare for Salford City Test

jodi is an incredible talent and i still feel we are lucky to have in our squad, the change in position will be best for him and the club. it does not mean he cant switch to either side, as he said he has that freedom but it gives us somewhere he can be a real menace to the opposition instead of being deeper and needing to come forward.

Jones is right, playing higher up suits him. Hopefully he gets the goals he’s aiming for.

Jodi has always been a player who thrives when the team’s attacking, so moving him higher up the pitch feels like a natural step. His willingness to adapt but still stay true to his strengths is something every manager values. The bit that stands out to me is how he embraces competition, not every player likes it, but he seems to see it as a way to get better. With the atmosphere at Meadow Lane tomorrow and the squad we’ve got, this could be a season where Jodi Jones really kicks on. If he stays fit, he’ll be one of our key players without doubt.

I want Jodi to enjoy his football, because that’s when he plays at his best. Moving further up the pitch is almost like reinventing himself at Notts again. He came here and made a massive difference.

His ability out wide has been a joy to watch. There’s always that risk he could be clattered, which might lead to a long injury. He won’t want to miss football, but I’m sure he’ll still get assists. He’ll probably be in a position where he could score as well.

I’m looking forward to watching tomorrow’s game.

Jodi Jones has been a huge part of our recent success, and this interview shows why. He’s confident but grounded, always looking for ways to improve his game. Playing further forward makes sense, he’s dangerous when he’s close to goal and can still drift into those wider areas where he’s at his most creative.

I also like his point about the structure still being there despite his movement. That balance between freedom and discipline is important. If he can add a few more goals to his game, he could easily be one of the league’s top performers again. Salford won’t be easy, but having players like him in form will make a massive difference.

I’ll be interested to see how Jodi gets on with his new role in the team, as he says he’s a better attacker than he is a defender and he seems happy in that position so let’s hope it benefits him and the team.

Love the attitude. More goals from Jodi would be huge.

I think Jodi will become very important for Notts as the weeks go by. We know what Jodi can do on the wings & we know he has lots of talent.

So it's no surprise that Martin Paterson has put Jodi in the very important position as an attacking midfielder in the number ten role.

Jodi has accepted this new role with relish & backs himself to create chances for others as well as scoring goals himself.

I believe that Jodi will succeed in his new role, but even if it doesn't work out for him, Martin knows that he will always be a big threat in the wide areas.

I think Jodi being one of the longest-serving players now adds a lot to the squad. He knows the club, the fans, and what’s expected here. Hearing him talk about promotion as the main goal shows he’s still as hungry as ever. Paterson pushing him to score more is exactly the type of challenge that can take him to another level. We already know what he can do as a creator, but imagine him getting into double figures for goals too. The first home game of the season is always a big occasion and Jodi Jones sounds ready for it.

What I take from this is Jodi isn’t just happy to keep doing what he’s been doing, he’s looking to improve in specific areas. Goal scoring is something he’s right to target because if he adds that regularly to his game, he’ll be one of the most dangerous players in the division. The fact Martin Paterson trusts him to have freedom on the pitch while keeping to a structure says a lot about his football intelligence. Salford will be a good test, but I like the confidence in his words. If the rest of the squad shares that mindset, we’ll be in for a good season.

Having played there before in his career, even if it was when he was younger, as an experienced player now, he should be more adapted to the role and understand that it will give him more time to have a shot on goal. There's no reason why he won't just settle in within a few more games, because he's a professional.

What I like is how he's wanting to challenge himself; he wants to be involved in the action up top, and I don't think we have ever had a better player at shielding the ball while being able to outskill any player.

At 27 years old, even with his injuries, this is the prime of his career, and he still has a lot more to offer.