Does The Notts Team Need to be More Physical?

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

There were times this season when the Notts team were subject to lots of physicality from the opposition.

Stuart Maynard complained about their opponents strong arm tactics on several occasions. He thought the Notts players were not getting enough protection from officials.

There were times when the Notts team were bullied by the opposition. It happened in the playoff semi final & in other games too.

Should the powers that be at Notts recruit a number of strong & physical players for Notts to become more of a bully on the pitch rather than the bullied?

[menzinho]

I think like with most things there needs to be a balance. The current squad is more physical than the one that got promoted and I’m sure over the summer we’ll add a couple of players who are strong and quick but I think our edge will always come from us simply being more skilful than the opposition. It kind of ties in but I do think we are too honest and nice at times too, I certainly don’t want us to become a team that moans and fouls all the time, but it seems like lots of teams in this division try to pressure the ref into favouring them.

And that’s kind of what I’ve found more frustrating, the teams that constantly time-waste and use all the tricks and dark arts. It’s like they know they can’t compete with us in terms of actually playing football so do everything to avoid it! It would be nice if the refs react quicker and actually do more to combat it. I did read they are bringing in a rule in the Premiership that only the captain can approach the ref next season, I hope this happening in the EFL too.

[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

I would like to see Notts recruit some more strong physical players that don't mind getting stuck in to their opponents.

I think that the Notts team does need to be more physically strong & be capable of holding their own against the physical sides in League 2.

I still want Notts to be very strong on the footballing side, but a team doesn't necessarily have to reduce their effectiveness as a footballing side to become more physical.

Lots of opponents pitches aren't as good as the Meadow Lane pitch, & a big factor on the system of those pitches is when winter sets in.

A squad that includes half a dozen strong physical players could be a godsend when Notts meet these physical sides, play on the poor pitches, & experience the poor weather conditions.

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I don't think it's a case of being more physical, but less bullied by teams who pull shirts, clatter attacking players and just use the dark arts. If we give up to much freedom to be physical, it will impact the stone of football the club currently in visions.

Fans always say we need to be more physical or aggressive, but the moment players pile up suspensions, or get red carded it causes negative meltdowns.

Liam Noble and Might Doyle are two prime cases, both were silly with how frequent they got red carded but it's further evidence it's not what we need. Personally, I think Notts must be braver on the ball and more focused on misleading the opposition as to who might receive the pass. Our movement isn't all that great, yes we can score so excellent team based goals but they are few and far between.

If players made more effort with trying to make space and constantly move, it would open play a lot more. Whereas physical football tends to lead to unnecessary suspension. Whilst there could be room for some more physicality, my suggestion would solely be on movement, creativity and better linkup play.

[liampie]

a little more physical would not harm, wimbledon seem to get away with it and doncaster turned themselves around but i do agree more creativity, and better forward play would bring more success on the pitch. i think scott robertson could become a general in midfield, hes already showed some signs of not being scared to challenge or go for 50/50s.