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Notts County Manager Luke Williams Discusses Pre-Season Preparations

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Notts County manager Luke Williams has returned to training as the squad prepares for their pre-season games. These games provide an opportunity for players to build fitness and for managers to experiment with tactics and formations. They also allow new signings to integrate with their teammates and adapt to their new surroundings.

Pre-season games against higher-level opposition, such as Stoke and Forest, provide a valuable test for the team. These games will allow Williams to assess his squad’s progress and make any necessary adjustments before the start of the new season.

In an interview via the official site, Williams spoke about the club’s pre-season preparations. He discussed the importance of pre-season games against Stoke and Forest, stating that "It’s very important and all the games were planned for specific reasons.

"Both games are going to be able to make actions that are hard to defend against and too quick and too skillful. But to do the hard work and try to shut space down and be organized and concentrate, this is free really, this is just applying yourself correctly and hard work," he said.

On how he plans to integrate his philosophy onto new arrivals at this stage of the season, Williams said "It’s absolutely true that it takes the players some time to adapt to some things that I like and things that I don’t like. And that’s true of most managers. Some systems are easier, some more difficult, but for sure it took a while with a lot of the players to adapt. And then I think they adapted very well in the end."

The manager is optimistic about the potential for new arrivals to adapt quickly to his philosophy. "Now I think we have a great beginning because many players and our staff have experienced already what we’re going to try to do. So we can hopefully speed up the process. We have many coaches now because I’m hearing players talking to new players, expect this, be ready for this and so on. And this is really brilliant," he said.

Williams is excited about the potential for a successful pre-season. "I’m hoping we’re ahead of where we were last year and that we can try to speed up the process," he said.

The club’s fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the new season. They are hopeful that Williams’ philosophy and approach will bring success on the pitch.

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liampie

he knows where we had to improve and has gone about signing good players to fill in those gaps, i think with the players going back to training it does show a lot of faith that hes open to discussing things so early.

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BromPie

Williams' handling of the pre-season preparations makes me even more excited for the upcoming season. It seems like he’s putting a solid thought process behind every action. I’m looking forward to seeing how the team plays under his leadership.

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Blake

I'm quite encouraged by Luke Williams enthusiasm and positive tone. Pre-season is a crucial time for gelling the squad and creating a unified fighting spirit.

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BlackandWhitePie

I like the fact that the manager expects the new arrivals to adapt quickly to his philosophy. This gives a super promise of a potentially exciting season. The manager's positive attitude will surely rub off onto the players and the staff.

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CliftonMagpie

It's great to see the new signings in action as we head into the friendly games. The squad's morale is still high following our promotion, and this is reflected in the season ticket sales.

I'm feeling very encouraged by how things are going and I believe we'll be able to compete well against all the teams in League Two. The depth we have in positions is a bonus, and there's still time for one or two new faces to arrive. All in all, it's a promising start.

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NottsCountyKev

Reading Luke's view on pre-season games being a time for hard work, concentration, and shutting down space is reassuring. The strategy appears sound, and I hope it translates well on the pitch.

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TheSkipper

It's good to see the players back in training. The video of them training is great because you can see their enjoyment. Their spirits still seem quite high, but as Luke Williams says, players are talking and new recruits are hearing what's expected and what it's like at the club. I bet each of them is excited to play their first game at Meadow Lane against Stoke City. It's important that we continue to approach the season with a focus on high-demanding training, with the gaffer doing a great job ensuring that the players meet his high standards.

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MagpieLane

It sounds like the pre-season games against Stoke and Forest will be a brilliant opportunity for Williams to assess his squad's progress. These matches against higher-level teams often reveal a lot about the current state of the squad.

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JohnTheBost

I seriously can't wait to see how Williams' philosophy and hard work reflects in the performance of our team on the pitch. The man seems to have a clear vision for success.

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Anti-Red

I appreciate how transparent Luke Williams is about his approach. It shows a great understanding of the fans' desire for insight into the team's preparation for the new season.

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