Robbie

I didn't say Maynard was weak just uninspiring (like Chamberlain during the first months of the War).  There are Pro's and Con's for both Micro and Macro types of Management at the moment the small things (micro) need sorting out then the bigger picture (Macro) needs to be looked at because there is No point of running a Business or a Football Club if Goals are not set to aim for and be Achieved.  Micro at Notts sorting out the Playing Squad and Coaching Staff. Macro Promotion either automatic or via the Play offs.

What would be the benefit of dismissing Stuart Maynard at this moment? It wouldn’t resolve any issues for the club. Letting him go would only cause more disruption to the team. I think the board will give him another opportunity next season, once the squad has adapted to the players at his disposal. Indeed, a manager should be able to extract results from the current squad, but our defence has been lacking for several seasons now.

I had been reading more social media comments after the Swindon game so I feared the crowd on Monday would be pretty flat with a significant number less in attendance but that didn’t turn out to be true. In fact it was pretty much behind the team for the whole game, a few mumbles and grumbles when MK’s 3rd goal went in but that is only natural. Once we started attacking again and pushed for the equaliser the crowd urged the players on. It’s nowhere near as "toxic" as social media makes out, which to be fair is impressive given our struggles second half of the season.

I’m still waiting until the end of the season until I make my mind up, but if we carry on/improve in the last 5 games I don’t think all these threats of “SM out or I won’t renew my season ticket” will come true. Sure they’ll be a handful of stubborn people, but finances are still very tight for a lot of us so maybe it’s just the ideal excuse. If we sign two defenders at the start of the window, off the back of a positive end to the season, I think that will reignite the hope with most of the fans.

Not surprisingly, I’m in the “he has to go” camp. At the time I thought he was the right appointment and even guessed him correctly when the job was still vacant. Unfortunately, he has had a third of the season and the facts (and lack of points) speak for themselves, he’s not good enough and we need better if we are going to progress.

 

I trust the owners to make the right decision about Maynard and I don’t think posts on social media or banners being unfurled at matches will necessarily change their minds.

The fact that Stuart mentioned that changes are already being discussed, demonstrates to me that Stuart is being included in those discussions about recruitment in the close season, so he will be staying.

I think that is a sensible move at this stage of the season with just 5 games to go. 

Our place in League 2 for another season is secure and that is a big positive for the club.

 

With only five matches remaining in the season, it appears highly unlikely that Stuart Maynard will be dismissed due to the team’s poor performance. This is because a change in the team’s composition is imminent, with some players set to depart.

The board does not seem to be contemplating Maynard’s dismissal. If they were, I believe they would have acted by now. It seems they are inclined to give Maynard more time. They hired him for a reason, and I don’t think the poor results can be attributed solely to him.

The players have lost their way, and the team is in a slump. However, I remain hopeful that Maynard can turn things around by making necessary improvements to the squad.

I think he should go. 

You can make excuses all day long about the defence, but any manager that would see that team, with Jones, Langstaff, Didzy and Jatta up top, relegated, isn't with persisting with. 

some fans wanted luke williams out after the opening game, then again when we next lost a game. he took us to the top and not without introducing problems, i am hoping that stuart maynard can do the opposite. i am more inclined to have faith in the boards decision, but i do feel maynard is up against it. i dont personally have a problem with him. with this being his first professional job, i hope he can bring himself up to grade and that might take time. i do wonder if we should have tried to get him some experience with a different assistant and allow matt saunders to join the coaching team.

Based on the statement issued by the board, SM is here to stay. It seems the computer says Yes ???? Seriously though, I understand the brother's use of metrics, it has served them well, but I would advise watching what's going on on the pitch as well......

We, the Notts fans will all have our opinions on whether Start Maynard should stay or go, but the only people who count at this stage, are the Reedtz brothers who have made it clear that Stuart will stay as the side is rebuilt and he will begin the next season in charge.

On social media there has been mixed reaction to the news that Maynard has the confidence bof the Notts board.

It will be interesting to see if the "Maynard out" placards are seen after the end of the game against Harrogate if Notts lose that match today.

 

Whatever we think on the matter, the update from the board has at least given us clarity and confirmed that SM will still be here until the summer at least, and almost certainly at the start of next season too. That has the positive effect that it draws a line under the circus surrounding SM for the time being at least and will help focus everyone's attention towards what's happening on the pitch.