Maynard sacked

[Fan of Big Tone 𝕏 @mainstandpie]

 

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

 

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Honestly, I am surprised given how much backing they have given previous managers during spells, but then, I see that the club are showing intent and are saying they want promotion. I do think more fans vocally wanted him gone, and with a torn fan base, it's hard to build optimism ahead of a new campaign. I also believe this explains why the club extended the season ticket renewal deadline, as quite a few fans (probably more than a few) told me they wouldn't if he remained as our head coach. People do vote with their feet, but I think the focus should be on "ambition" and "promotion".

I accept the decision, but I feel sorry for Stuart Maynard because there was a level of fans who just wouldn't accept him. It seemed like when we were top of the league, that minority would go silent or just be negative for the sake of it.

Obviously, I am not branding everyone with this brush, but on social media there are the usual suspects. Yet the moment we did lose, it was just unbearable with the calling for his sacking. This doesn't breed confidence, and is counterproductive. The likelihood of someone succeeding when a minority starts to grow, it's just not going to happen. Maynard was not without his imperfections. I found his lineups at times annoying and his in-game tactics weren't the best, but I can accept he's adjusting to league football. There's a level of flexibility you give, in the hope that in time a manager learns.

His subs tended to always be too late, so I certainly can see why the club has made this decision, but it still doesn't take away any surprise.

The board needs to really think carefully, because I don't think it would be wise to bring back Luke Williams, and I also believe that the next manager needs to be a leader, someone who has achieved promotion in the football league or has shown they are capable of promotion. I really do hope we avoid bringing in another unknown manager, because our squad needs experience from the top.

I wish Stuart Maynard all the best. I wished it had worked out because it would be better for us fans. However, the signs of improvement were little. I still would have given him longer personally, but now is a good point to bring in someone that can get the most out of the squad.

[Morten Johansen]

I wish him the very best.

Exciting times and a clear sign that the Reedtz brothers are keen on promotion.

COYP!

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

It's the right decision in my opinion. As I have said previously, Stuart did improve the team from last season. He improved the Notts defence & that clearly shows up in the season's stats.

But I didn't feel that he could take Notts to the next level, but I do wish him well, & I'm sure it won't be long before he is back in Football in some capacity.

This decision clearly shows that the owners have intent in getting promoted as soon as possible. I do hope that they will appoint an experienced league 2 Head Coach who has a good record at this level.

I also hope that the new person in charge will be allowed to play different styles of play rather than having to play 100% possession based football all the time.

I'm also pleased that the decision has been made quickly so that the new person in charge can get to know the players & have input into the types of new players he wants.

[gtownjohnno]

13 minutes ago, Robbie said:

It's the right decision in my opinion. As I have said previously, Stuart did improve the team from last season. He improved the Notts defence & that clearly shows up in the season's stats.

But I didn't feel that he could take Notts to the next level, but I do wish him well, & I'm sure it won't be long before he is back in Football in some capacity.

This decision clearly shows that the owners have intent in getting promoted as soon as possible. I do hope that they will appoint an experienced league 2 Head Coach who has a good record at this level.

I also hope that the new person in charge will be allowed to play different styles of play rather than having to play 100% possession based football all the time.

I'm also pleased that the decision has been made quickly so that the new person in charge can get to know the players & have input into the types of new players he wants.

The new Italian man will be in charge of any new incomings  the procedure won't be changing anytime soon 

[Fan of Big Tone 𝕏 @mainstandpie]

I must say I was a bit surprised at the decision to sack Maynard because I think the brothers are not prone to knee jerk decisions and I don’t think they will have been swayed by talk on social media.

With the decision now made I suspect they already have a coach in mind I think we may see an appointment quickly, I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see Williams return.

Time will tell.

[Mapperley Pie]

He would be the people's choice.  Though not sure it's the correct one. Although Sir Sirrel didn't do to bad on his return. 

[menzinho]

You can’t say these owners aren’t ambitious, it’s a big call and I can’t say I’m that surprised but I certainly sympathise with Stuart because in January he lost his two assistants and best player and neither got replaced adequately.

I think if you look at all the stats from this season they do play to Stuart’s favours, particularly with ones like XG and big chances created and this is kind of how I thought the brothers would look at the season. Equally, they will have been at every home match since the start of the year and like mine, their eyes will have been telling them a conflicting story.

[Piethagoram 𝕏 @piethagoram]

Long term trends, especially on home form, the right decision

Agree with @Mapperley Pie, comparisons with Sirrel of a Luke return?

Did Montague stay too long? The January transfer decisions did cost us potential promotion!