Good from @ARLukomski

Four Quality players in this transfer window, and I'm sure that Notts haven't finished yet 

The squad they are putting together looks awesome on paper. We needed some depth to our squad and Notts are really looking to ensure we will have quality coming off the bench next season.

Of course they have to gel together as a team and I'm sure they will be all working hard on the training field and the first few friendly games for that to happen.

What we do know is that there will be a very competitive fight for first eleven places next season.

One word of caution, are Notts preparing to receive a bid for Jodi Jones, an offer so high, they cannot refuse?

i hope not! @Piethagoram

i have updated the list with the two new additions and removed luther, i thought he was still with us but oh well. still we have five great options in attack. we could potentially sign another winger.

then otherwise i think a midfielder would do.

59 minutes ago, Piethagoram said:

One word of caution, are Notts preparing to receive a bid for Jodi Jones, an offer so high, they cannot refuse?

Why would they want to sell Jones? The side is looking very good now on paper.

He's under contract for another 2 years. You keep your best players. You don't sell them when there is no need to.

Jodi Jones has recently revived his career following a less than ideal stint at Oxford United. He appears to be a sensible individual who recognises that taking pleasure in football significantly improves one’s performance. It would be rather unwise for the club to let go of Jodi Jones, as it’s improbable that he would desire a transfer to another team after rediscovering his passion for the sport here. The only exception might be if Coventry City showed interest in him once more, though that possibility seems quite remote.

The signings of Bass and Tsaroulla have made us one of the favourites for promotion. The minimum expectation with this squad is the playoffs. And I suspect there's more to come. 

yes, we need to to try to secure a playoff place. i am still disappointed to see fans moaning and saying negative things at every opportunity about stuart maynard. support the club and players if you dont like the manager, but dont bring the whole club down just to try to prove your point.

the squad is shaping nicely and it gives maynard a better chance to get a defence playing how we would want it too.

we have been poor defensively for years, so cut the guy some slack and hope he can. what is the worst that can be gained from getting behind the club? nothing, so they should do it.

Personally, I believe we need another centre back, midfielder, and potentially another player who can play wide. I wouldn’t want to limit James Sanderson’s opportunities. I believe he should start every cup game to gain experience, but I’m aware of Scott Robertson’s form and potential injuries like we had with Matt Palmer. If we signed another wide player, it would be a bonus if they could also start as a striker. I’m not expecting a player of Ronaldo’s calibre, or a potent striker. Just someone who will give their all and consistently perform well.

I'm just wandering don't we have another attacking midfielder in Didzy?

When strikers get older some do revert to an attacking or central midfield role, I can think of famous players like Rooney, Messi, & Ronaldo that have finished up in midfield when they lose some of their pace 

I think Didzy was kinda doing a type of halfway role for Notts last season 

We’ve played with two supporting forwards/attacking midfielders behind a central striker before so I don’t see why we won’t, at times, do that next season. Scott played this deeper role as has Morias. Austin and Crowley are both natural there and Didzy featured there too. Jatta, Macca and Scott are more able to stretch a back line running in behind and I agree  @Robbie that Didzy’s game is more suited to a deeper role now. I think he’s more effective as a supporting forward as he’s much better drifting into space and getting on the ball to create.

So in terms of attacking options, assuming we are playing 3 at the back and wing-backs, we’re pretty stacked for attackers in central positions. The deeper sitting midfielders are where we need more additions as we’ve lost Bajrami, O’Brien and Bostock. I’d still say we need 2 more CMs. I know Austin can fill in there but I think he’s better further forward and this season could be too soon to expect much from Sanderson, I think a loan in either the National League or NL North would benefit him.

David McGoldrick might not even be guaranteed a spot, and considering his wages, which I presume would be among the highest, I think we should steer clear of another attacking midfielder. If necessary, James Sanderson should be given the opportunity to start, as that’s the only way he’ll improve. Honestly, I’d prefer to start Jr Morias ahead of Didzy. He had a fantastic start to last season, but his performance declined afterwards. I’d readily reserve him as a substitute to bring on for impact. Cedwyn Scott should be chosen over him, or occasionally Jr Morias. Apart from that, I think the squad is shaping up nicely.

I’d fancy two central midfielders and a centre-back, I reckon there are plenty of folks who could provide competition. Let’s not overlook that Jodie Jones can operate as an attacking midfielder, and it’s been hinted that he might be deployed further up the field.

It wouldn’t shock me if we don’t need another defender, as Kyle Cameron might be heading out. I reckon another signing in midfield, on top of Curtis Edward, wouldn’t be out of place. The squad’s shaping up nicely, and I wouldn’t dismiss the idea of signing some young prospects to bolster our depth and cover potential injuries.

I was a bit let down with David McGoldrick, he can’t attempt to go solo or to keep the ball but I reckon he should improve with the new signings. I appreciate his efforts, but his performances from the middle to the end were largely subpar. As I’ve said, the squad is shaping up nicely. So, I’m not fretting about his position. I do think another winger would come in handy, perhaps a central midfielder as well.