Interesting interview with Luke Williams

[Fan of Big Tone 𝕏 @mainstandpie]

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

I think it is quite profound that Luke hasn't been appointed to any Club since he left Swansea. 

I am surprised that another EFL or National League Club hasn't been touting for his services.

I think he could still do a good job for a Club in the lower divisions. 

[gtownjohnno]

Perhaps bring him in as joint head coach...iam sure SM needs help of some kind.....we've been on a downward slope performance wise for quite a while now especially at Meadow Lane....

[menzinho]

Even though it didn't turn out as he would've hoped it does sound sound like everything at Swansea wasn't as rosy as it was made out to be. He still got to be the head coach of a Championship club and test himself against other better coaches and work with some top players so he'll have a learnt a lot from his time there.

I don’t think the door is totally closed to him returning to us in the future, this is a head coach that left us in 5th and we got a lot of money for. I wonder if the fact he is doing nothing might be giving the brothers a few pressing thoughts…

I would say Bristol Rovers would seem like a possible next job as he lives in South Wales but they are seemingly a bit of basket-case club too. I think he was spoilt with how well run we are!

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

As I said, I think Luke could do a job for a Club in the lower leagues below Championship level, but I don't want him back at Notts.

The way he left Notts was unsatisfactory, leaving us in fifth place yes, but leaking goals like a sieve & dropping down the league.

Having him back alongside Stuart would be a complete non starter. They are two different personalities & it just wouldn't work.

I like Stuart's management style, & I think his style is what the Reedtz brothers like too.

[Fan of Big Tone 𝕏 @mainstandpie]

I wouldn’t be against him returning in some capacity, he says he hasn’t got an ego and would be willing to take anything just to get back in football, I’m sure the brothers are aware of his current position and if they thought he could help the club they’d approach him, I don’t think he left on bad terms, he was ambitious and there’s nothing wrong with that.

[Scotty]

I haver no issue with Luke going to Swansea. As a working man who has worked away from home, he had the opportunity to wake up in the same house as his family. No brainer. 

[Chris Website URL Visit Site 𝕏 fmcj10 Instagram fmcj10]

Luke Williams isn't the answer, with all respect and appreciation for what he did. He's far too attacking-minded. Stuart Maynard isn't perfect, but if he gets a stronger squad and manages to figure out the best starting lineup/when to make changes, I think he would be fine.

Williams decision to move made sense, but he left us at the worst time and is at fault for the slump we experienced.

The move made sense from his personal perspective. I doubt he could have turned our season around, and he probably knew we were overachieving somewhat. The magic created from promotion could have worked, but in truth it seemed to be fizzling out. I also strongly believe that Williams wouldn't have done any better this season. I think the defensive improvements would have been more focused in midfield and up top.

That's my opinion, this romance with him returning I won't buy into.

Stuart Maynard is our head coach. Yes, he is frustrating, but most managers/coaches are. I don't hold him responsible for not achieving promotion, nor do I blame the players. I think whilst we could have gone up, we simply weren't quite ready. It's life as a football club, I am afraid, but at least we have good owners now who are trying and a squad which does care about the future.

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

@Chris I agree that Luke Williams isn't the answer. 

I can understand that Stuart Maynard is a very likable person & I would say he is a safe pair of hands who has improved the team markedly since Luke left.

Stuart has also been unfortunate with the number of injuries to key players, which upset the form & the flow of the team during the season.

However, I come back to the safe pair of hands description. Yes, he has improved the defense & Notts have conceded 30 odd goals less with 16 clean sheets, & his team have a goal difference of 19.

The trouble is the lack of positive results against the top ten teams. His team is just not aggressive enough for this league. The team mirrors his personality, & there is no leadership on the pitch.

It needs someone who is going to take the job by the scruff of the neck & produce a team that is strong physically & can hold their own against the toughest teams in the league. 

It also needs someone who can implement a plan A,B & C. Notts are just too predictable & play only one way.

I would like to see a Manager who's League 2 smart with experience,skill,& personality who can lead from the front. Who is prepared to take a risk when necessary & look to bring positivity rather than negativity.