By PON_News
Notts County's Head Coach Luke Williams openly analysed the performance of the recent game. The game can be described as having two distinct halves.
Williams reflected, "Exactly that. I think that, you know, the first half, as good as we were, we were equally as poor in the second at times."
The first half showcased Notts County's brilliance, with Williams expressing his satisfaction: "I really want us to play. The vision I have for the team is to play in that manner. And they were absolutely breathtaking at times."
However, the story took a turn in the second half, as Williams admitted, "He showed in the second half that, you know, he does know a lot about us, and they made the game very difficult for us."
Despite a commanding lead at half-time, Williams acknowledged the team's struggle to maintain intensity in the second half: "We give the ball away on the halfway line, and there's a counter-attack, and it sets the tone. We're missing intensity, and the awareness is not there any more."
This trend of faltering in the second half has been a recurring theme for Notts County, as Williams revealed, "Too many times we've been here two-nil up at half-time, three-nil up at half-time, and not just I'm not talking about being three-nil up, and you don't know how, I'm talking about we've been two-three nil up, and we know we deserve to be."
The first half's brilliance, marked by magnificent goals, left fans exhilarated, but Williams emphasised, "Maybe the second half I can accept if it's non-eventful, but not like a completely different team out there."
Williams addressed the line-up changes, noting, "I'm really happy to get Will out there after a very disjointed period of time since he came here. John is a really crucial player for us."
Looking ahead, Williams sees the next few weeks as pivotal, stating, "Yes and no. I think that might be pivotal in terms of the results, but it's more important for me, the performances."
Amidst the on-field challenges, Williams shared a positive off-field moment, mentioning Jodi Jones' recent appearance against England: "It was brilliant to see him out there and against some of the best players in the world at Wembley."
Regarding off-field rumours, Williams humorously suggested, "Maybe we're becoming a bit more fashionable and a bit more recognisable. People talk a bit more, and that's great."
In a heart-warming gesture, a young fan was invited into the dressing room before kick-off, leaving a lasting impact. Williams quipped, "Maybe you should do the team talk every week if the performance is going to be like the first 45 minutes."
In conclusion, Notts County's journey continues, marked by the highs and lows that make football the unpredictable spectacle it is. Williams remains optimistic, focusing on the need for consistent performances to truly make an impact in the league.
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