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Opposition View: How Fleetwood Town’s New Signings Could Impact the Notts County Game


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Fan Introduction:

Name: Tom Pratt.

How long have you supported Fleetwood Town?I have supported Fleetwood Town for 18 years.

Are you a season ticket holder? I am a season ticket holder.

Age? 30.

Favourite Player? Danny Mayor. 

How do you feel about Fleetwood Town’s pre-season preparations this year? Were there any standout performances or new signings that caught your eye? Also, what are your thoughts on the team’s performance in the opening game of the season?

I think Fleetwood Town has had a good pre-season this year. Mark Helm has caught my eye as a key player. I think they played well in the opening game of the season; they looked good defensively, but not so much in attack.

Reflecting on Fleetwood Town’s performance last season, what were some of the key moments or challenges that stood out to you? Given the club’s relegation, what changes or strategies would you like to see implemented to help the team bounce back and achieve promotion?

I think Charlie Adam coming in steadied the ship. I would have liked to see Fleetwood make more signings in the attacking positions.

I started supporting Fleetwood because a family member was part of the club. Memorable moments for me include winning six promotions in ten years and also winning the League Two play-offs at Wembley.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming match between Fleetwood Town and Notts County? How do you think both teams will perform, and where do you believe each team will finish at the end of the season?

I think it would be a great match and I think they will both be challenging for automatic promotion.

How do you feel about the current depth of Fleetwood Town’s squad? Are there any specific areas or positions where you think the team could improve or strengthen to enhance their performance this season?

I think Fleetwood need more options at striker.

Who do you believe will win the League Two title this season and secure the automatic promotion places? Additionally, which teams do you think will finish within the playoff spots, and what are your reasons for these predictions?

I think Fleetwood will possibly win League Two this season. Notts County will finish runner-up, and in the last automatic position, I think it will be Gillingham. I think the play-offs will include Bradford, Port Vale, Chesterfield, and Tranmere. I believe it will be like this because each of these teams has recruited well for the standards of League Two.

Final comments from Chris

Fleetwood Town should not be underestimated, they come to Meadow Lane having beat West Brom in the League Cup 2-1, as well as winning their opening League Two game of the season against Grimsby 1-0. Notts must shrug of the disappointment of losing in the League Cup against Shrewsbury Town, as an impressive first half saw a 2-0 lead which the Shrews overcame in the second half, pulling back to level terms and going 3-2 up before Alassana Jatta forced both teams into penalty shoot-out.  Notts must approach the game like the 0-0 draw against Tranmere, but work hard to create efforts on goal. So far, only 4 shots have been registered by the Magpies' on goal and this will need to be much higher come Sunday.

It should be a good game, but I do feel Fleetwood won't be pushovers and may force Notts to dig deep to pull off a good result.

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I appreciate Tom’s answers. Some could have been more detailed, but I understand it’s early in the season. Relegation can be dreadful, as we Notts fans know, but Fleetwood have a good chance of doing well and could be one of the teams fighting for a playoff place.

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Good questions. I think Fleetwood might give us a very tough home game. They won’t want to face their first loss of the season, but I believe we have a strong squad. I hope we don’t settle for a draw and can impress enough to win.

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i am pleased to read that they might need a striker, its something we could do with despite the good options we have. it feels a bit more unknown with it being at home but i am glad we got off the mark with scoring against shrewsbury. i think it will be a tough game. thanks tom for answering pons questions!

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Fleetwood were one of the relegated team last season from League 1, but as you have iterated @Chris, Fleetwood are not to be underestimated. 

They had a great result in the League Cup beating West Brom, and they will be very keen to make a quick return to League 1 this season.

I disagree with Fleetwood's supporter's opinion that they will win the league, however I think they will be there or there abouts at the season's end.

Notts will have to be at their very best against them, & Stuart will need to play his strongest available side.

Fleetwood will be a big test for Stuart's new team and formation.

Notts need to be on their guard defensively & we will need to see more chances created by our attacking midfielders.

The first half display last night was very encouraging for Notts, however the second half performance was concerning.

Notts need to put the league cup game behind them now and if they need to grind out a result against Fleetwood, so be it.

I think Notts will have to do that quite a lot in matches this season. But I do think we have the players to do that if necessary.

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Reading about Fleetwood’s pre-season and new acquisitions, particularly Mark Helm, makes it clear they’re a team reborn. Their quest for a striker seems to be the final piece of their puzzle, and once addressed, they’ll likely be even more formidable. Facing Notts, they’re likely to be brimming with confidence, especially after their recent cup win. For Notts, it’s about rediscovering our form and ensuring that every player contributes effectively. The match will indeed demand a lot from us tactically and mentally. Let’s hope our squad lives up to the challenge and delivers a performance worthy of our expectations.

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Tom’s thoughts on Fleetwood’s preparations and gameplay are interesting. The experience of players like Charlie Adam is important, and new signings like Mark Helm bring fresh energy. Even though they were recently relegated, Fleetwood seems eager to bounce back. Their performance in the League Cup against West Brom shows their determination.

For Notts, it will be crucial to manage Fleetwood’s enthusiasm and attacking style. We need a strong midfield and active forwards. It’s exciting to look forward to such a competitive match early in the season. Thanks to Tom for sharing his views, it’s always good to hear from the other side.

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It’s always good to see a fan of an opposition club take the time to nicely answer the questions put to them. It gives a good insight, and I would like to thank Tom for speaking to the gaffer. The opposition views are good to see back on PON. Good set of questions too, so I am very pleased with the insight. I think Tom is right about it being a good game.

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Thanks to Tom for his insights into Fleetwood, I’m hoping the home advantage will play in Notts favour, hopefully the nervousness that was apparent in some of the home games last season will have gone. I’m glad to hear they aren’t particularly strong going forward although they did have a good result against West Brom so they’ll be confident.

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