Notts County’s Head Coach Luke Williams on Eliminating Errors and Improving Efficiency

i remember the discussion from the poncast when kevin nolan was in charge and the football was not pretty, but we got wins. fans mentioned that winning was all that matters, now that we are playing some good football and winning, if it does not meet those standard even after a victory its labelled 'boring'. at the end of the day, for me its about where we are going, are we improving and is our league position reflecting the ambition of the club?

luke williams is doing an incredible job, i have never known notts to be like this and the fans who sing relentlessly at games are making a huge differece.

I believe that if the mistakes were proving to be costly, I would be more concerned. However, we are progressing well as a club and, as Luke Williams says, the errors come from somewhere. They don’t just happen, and by focusing on that process, we should improve further. I also think that as we settle into the season, confidence will grow and the players’ nerves will settle. Over time, we should see fewer and fewer of them, but I do want to point out that good players will force issues. We don’t have bad players; everyone is on the same path and working towards putting Notts County back where we belong.

It’s all signs that the club and players are all striving for the same purpose. The club is focusing on the right things, and performance-wise, I only think concerns should arise if we are outplayed. These mistakes that are happening are becoming less and less frequent. This is because of the work everyone is putting into training. We need to reflect on this effort and desire to improve.

We’re aware that Luke Williams sets a high bar in terms of performance and results. Currently, as Notts acclimatise to competing against a superior calibre of players, it appears that Luke is choosing to concentrate on the end result rather than obsessing over the performance in his interviews. He will address these points in his post-match reflections, but beforehand, it’s as if he’s attempting to alleviate any pressure on the players. The progress we’ve made in such a brief period is commendable, and we simply need to maintain this momentum.

It's good to see Williams placing the need for constant progression and improvement over immediate successes. The recognition of our okay start and the current room for improvement is a testament to his humble yet ambitious leadership. His relentless push for development and focus on eliminating errors, rather than just applying a Band-Aid by calling for new signings, shows strength and long-term vision. I'm looking forward to more of the best from him and the team.

It's a hard truth in football that any error, no matter how seemingly insignificant, can drastically affect the outcome of a match. The fact he's highlighting this shows his meticulous attention to detail, aimed towards perfecting their game dynamics. His stance on prioritising victory over style of play resonates with pragmatism. Football is, after all, a results-based business, isn't it? His intention to win on merit, by creating enough chances whilst constricting the opposition, is commendable.

One step at a time, that's the right attitude. Keep pushing forward, You Pies!

Williams’ clever observation that mistakes don’t just happen, but are often a result of past actions, is impressive. It shows his logical approach to improving the team’s performance. Being committed to finding the cause of mistakes and taking action to fix them is key to improving a team’s performance. His focus on winning rather than style is a practical approach that should appeal to both fans and players.

If we are creating chances to win games, then we must be performing well, and that should dispel any doubts. I understand that mistakes happen; everyone makes them. If this group of players did not make mistakes, I am sure some of them would be playing at a higher level. However, as Luke Williams says, coaching the mistakes out of them is the way forward. It will help make games more manageable, so if we encounter a tight game where a goal could make all the difference, being defensively solid would favour us in getting the points.

I think it’s obvious that with the team returning to the EFL and taking part in League Two, it would take time for things to click. Luke Williams also hasn’t managed at this level, which some fans may go on about being excuses, but they are truths. When you start a new job, virtually everyone needs a few weeks to a month to get up to speed with things. Notts are no different with football, we are progressing nicely, a win on Saturday would put the club one step closer to being somewhere most fans should be happy with. I will accept mistakes and try not to be too critical of the players.

Winning is all that matters indeed. The style of play takes a backseat when the victories are coming in.