Roberto Gagliardi: Notts County Moving in the Right Direction After Busy Summer

Interesting to see the way the club is using data and analysis to drive decisions. It’s not just about signing names, they’re clearly identifying weaknesses and trying to fix them in smart ways. That’s how you stay competitive in a league full of big spenders without losing your head. The loan market stuff was eye-opening too. Fingers crossed the Spurs link-up continues because that’s how you bring in quality without breaking the bank. Great work so far.

Can’t lie, I was worried when Dizzy and Bass left, but this article helps explain the reasoning behind it. The honesty around Bass’s sale, in particular, is appreciated, they didn’t want to sell, but the timing and offer were right. Kelle Roos looks a good replacement on paper. As for McGoldrick, you just can’t replace that level in League Two, so fair play to them for spreading the load across a few new signings and giving Jodi a more advanced role. Hope it pays off.

Replacing Dizzy was never going to be easy but sounds like they've got a plan. Hope Tyrese steps up.

No fluff, no drama, just straight answers. Gagliardi comes across as calm and measured, and that builds trust. You can tell he wants to build something lasting, not just chase short-term glory.

The stuff about having patience as fans makes sense, with so many changes, it’s going to take time. But if this is the direction we’re going, I’m fully behind it. Let’s hope the results follow.

The club has recognized that conducting interviews has significantly contributed to restoring calm among the fan base. I truly value what Roberto Gagliardi has expressed here. Reflecting on the Newport County match, it’s clear that the recent signings have seamlessly integrated into the team.

Now is an opportune moment for the club to convey its message: we are not simply looking to add any players; we aim to secure signings that enhance our quality, seamlessly blend into the squad, and fortify our strength. I remain content to withhold my concerns for now, but I completely understand that, given Notts’ history, some fans may leap to worry before considering the situation thoughtfully.

Gagliardi will hopefully have put some of these thoughts to rest now, and we can crack on with the season.

Listening to Gagliardi you can instantly realise why the Reedtz brothers chose him to be the Notts Director of Football.

Is experience of working for Football Radar & his calm demeanor along with is quiet confidence should assure the Notts fan base that he is the man for this important position.

I think that it is a good move by the club to communicate like this with the fan base. It helps the fans get to know Gagliardi & see what he is like as a person.

He's certainly been very busy over the last few months, when you consider that he has been leading the work to recruit the eleven players as well as the eleven players that have left the club, some going on loan.

I also think that he is the type of person that will be able to support Martin Paterson when he needs it. I think that the Technical Board will be part of that process too.

Delighted with the emphasis on sustainability. You can’t build anything lasting without that approach.

Solid interview. Clear that there's a long-term plan in place. Can’t ask for more than that at this level.

It’s great to hear someone at the top speak so openly about the club’s strategy. Gagliardi clearly knows what he’s doing and seems to be building the squad not just for now, but with the future in mind. Eleven signings already and yet he’s still looking carefully at ways to improve the starting XI without just hoarding players. That’s smart.

He also seems to have struck a good balance with the owners and coaching staff. You get the sense everyone’s working together and not just following orders. Reassuring to hear about the technical board meetings and the communication with loan clubs too. That level of planning bodes well for a solid, sustainable season.

Really liked what Gagliardi had to say about the recruitment process. You can tell they’ve put a lot of thought into not just who they’re signing, but why. The emphasis on pace, power, and intensity is something we’ve badly needed for a while. He’s right, we looked soft at times last year, especially against the more physical sides. Hopefully the likes of Cotter, Bennetts and Norburn can bring that edge we’ve been missing. Still early days, but it sounds promising.

Roberto Gagliardi has taken a fair bit of stick, but I don’t think it’s right to judge someone on just one season. What he’s said makes sense, promotion has to be earned, and the club seems to be doing most things well on paper.

It’s just unlucky that results don’t always show that. Looking back at games we lost to Gillingham, Port Vale, Salford, AFC Wimbledon, Crewe, Walsall and Doncaster last season, and trying to fix those problems, feels like the right way to improve. I’m pleased with what I see, and the more the club shares, the more confident I feel.

Gagliardi speaks well. Calm, honest, and focused. Refreshing change from the usual football talk.

This is a really reassuring read. Gagliardi speaks with clarity and realism, which is something fans need to hear after a big summer of change. He’s not trying to oversell anything, just lays out the facts and gives insight into how decisions have been made. It’s good to know the club didn’t rush the appointment of Paterson and instead focused on the right fit. Also appreciate the focus on data, physicality and versatility, exactly what we were missing last season. Hopefully, the new recruits gel quickly.