Stuart Maynard Hails McGoldrick’s “Infectious” Work Rate After Notts’ Fourth Away Win

i am delighted for nick tsaroulla to get his first goal, as i have said previously hes come close and he had a good amount of goals at crawley. i see no reason why he cant go on and score more, hes a threat out wide with his passing and crosses. as for david mcgoldrick he does keep going. its hard to see him retiring any time soon, not that i want that but at his age you might expect this to be his last.

McGoldrick is just different class. That finish was absolutely sublime, can’t believe how he just keeps going!

Really pleased with how we handled this game. Gillingham tried to make it a battle, but we kept our composure and played our football. The link-up play between McGoldrick, Jatta, and the midfield was brilliant at times. We’ve been crying out for a reliable goalscoring duo, and now we’ve got two who are level on 13 goals each! Maynard deserves massive credit for getting the team so well-drilled, especially defensively. It’s clear we’ve been working on set-pieces, too-Tsaroulla popping up with another goal shows that. It’s great to see a plan coming together on the pitch. Four away wins in a row is no small feat. We’ve got momentum now, let’s keep pushing forward.

Massive credit to Maynard and the lads for this one. The away form we’re showing is incredible, four wins on the bounce is a serious statement. We’ve got a real balance in the team now. McGoldrick and Jatta are leading the line brilliantly, but it’s also about the work being done behind them. The midfield controlled things well, and I liked how Whittaker slotted in.

We’re also looking more dangerous from set-pieces, which is something we’ve lacked in recent seasons. Thought we might regret not getting a third when Gillingham pushed late on, but credit to the defence, they saw it out. These are the kind of results that build momentum.

He's right to praise David McGoldrick, he's been a revolution this season. By himself, he has changed the outcome of games and has been one of the most consistent players throughout the 2024-25 League Two campaign. It's great to see him doing so well because when a player returns to the teams they started with, just like Michael Johnson did in the 2000s, it brings everyone just that bit closer. Didzy is incredible, and I wouldn't rule him out of playing some part next year, depending on if it works for us and him.

The Notts team are working so well together at the moment. Their run of form over the last 9 matches proves it.

Notts have match winners in their side that can produce a moment of magic at any time, but Notts also has a great defence & midfield that can defend when needed.

David McGoldrick is just playing out of his skin at the moment & he is defying is age with the energy he has shown in every game. His goal was pure Premier League. 

Stuart Maynard can be rightly proud of his team for their current form, but he should also congratulate himself for his part in building & nurturing his players into a very good well drilled side that has a good chance of securing promotion at season's end.

Stuart Maynard deserves credit for the way he’s managing the team, even though David McGoldrick keeps making the difference on the pitch. Each week, McGoldrick delivers, but that doesn’t mean Maynard’s work should be overlooked. Some fans still won’t give him the recognition he deserves, even though he doesn’t seek it himself. He’s focused on the team, and that alone shows why he should get more appreciation.

That first-half performance was absolutely top-drawer. We took control after the early pressure and looked so confident on the ball. McGoldrick’s goal was pure class, and Jatta’s movement caused them problems all game. Thought we should have had at least one more before half-time, but credit to the lads for seeing it out. Gillingham made a fight of it late on, but the defence stood strong. Four away wins in a row is no joke, this squad is really coming together now.

This team is really starting to click again. Maynard’s tactics were spot on again, we knew Gillingham would come at us early, but we handled it well and took over. McGoldrick and Jatta have been outstanding together, and you can see the mutual respect they have on the pitch. It’s not just about the goals either, their movement and work rate make such a difference. Thought Whittaker did well too, looked sharp and brought good energy. We made it harder than it needed to be in the second half, but overall, a great away performance. Also, got to mention the fans who made the trip, fantastic support as always. If we can keep up this level of performance, we’ll be in a great position come the end of the season.

The result is a good boost. I didn't realise that it's four back-to-back away wins. I am losing track a little, but our away form has been much better this season. At home, we are a fortress backed by our exceptional matchday support. We managed to get through the injuries and difficult performances, so it's good to have a bit more luck and better outcomes with our games.

I just read on the OS that David McGoldrick has been nominated for the Player of the Month award for League Two. His form has been excellent, and I like the comments Stuart Maynard made about him. It's a good insight into what he's like. We see what he does on the pitch, but it reveals dedication off it.