Could the restructuring of our footballing department mean that the new head coach will focus on developing young players and improving them technically and less about picking the team and tactics. Allowing for an assistant to help with team selection and tactics. Steffen Højer would certainly fit the bill.

There are a few reasons floating about, and we’re all guessing what seems most likely. There’s nothing wrong with that, it’s good to have some ideas about why it’s taken so long. If we’ve actually got the Danish Under-21s manager, then the announcement could be quite something.

The longer we await an announcement of the new head coach the more it seems likely they know who it is but can't yet announce it. Add to the fact that the statement released when Stuart Maynard was sacked said "our work is well underway to identify the correct coaching team" could possibly indicate it's Steffen Højer. If not him someone else whose contract will end in the near future. Whoever it is, lets hope we are pleasantly surprised!

Denmark v France 5pm tonight might provide the answer 🤔

I'd love to see Denmark’s U21s give France a good thrashing. That kind of result is always fun to watch. At the same time, it would be good to get some proper news about who the next head coach will be. The wait is dragging on now. It looks like Luke Williams isn’t in the picture anymore. Seeing him working at Bristol’s Airport pretty much confirms that for me.

That makes it even more likely that something else is going on behind the scenes. Otherwise, I don’t understand why it’s taking so long.

5 hours ago, Mapperley Pie said:

Denmark v France 5pm tonight might provide the answer 🤔

Denmark 1-0 up and looking good

It does seem like the next manager might already be working elsewhere. It would be great if Notts could bring in someone from a strong setup like the Danish Under-21s.

As long as the new coach is given proper support, I think they’ll have every chance to get the best out of the team we’ve got.

If Denmark win & get to the semifinal, & there's a further delay in Notts announcing their Head Coach, it will add to the speculation that Notts new Head Coach will be Steffen Hojer.

If it does turn out to be Steffen Højer, I wonder how everyone would feel about it. For a club like ours, it would be a big achievement to bring in someone with his background, especially after doing well with the Danish Under-21s.

I’d be more than happy if he got the job. While EFL experience would be useful, a good coach should be able to adapt. With Notts looking to reshape the coaching setup, it does seem possible they might be going for someone who fits into that new structure.

Martin Peterson set to be named new boss. Ex Burton manager. Thoughts anyone?

Just now, Aw Saint said:

Martin Peterson set to be named new boss. Ex Burton manager. Thoughts anyone?

Sorry Martin Paterson

42 minutes ago, Aw Saint said:

Martin Peterson set to be named new boss. Ex Burton manager. Thoughts anyone?

Sorry Martin Paterson

Very underwhelming. Either way with Denmark seemingly now out of the U21's, we'll find out soon.

Not someone I would've predicted and it'll feel underwhelming given the search has been this long. A lot of people will look at the very short spell at Burton and yes it's poor but it's maybe not the best way of judging someone. I think what's more telling to me is how he’s been part of Michael Duff’s coaching team both at Swansea and then Huddersfield and that style just doesn’t really fit with how we play, it's far from fluid attacking football that's for sure.

I think Huddersfield played something like 6 games at home without scoring before Duff was sacked and given Patterson used to be a forward I'm sure he'll have been heavily involved with the attacking coaching...

The speculation is going into overdrive. Let's wait and see for any official announcement. Let's deal in facts not conjecture.

Has Notts been trolling us by delaying the appointment?

It's done. Denmark lose and Notts appoint Paterson.

Lots of technical stuff with his assistants. I just have a nasty feeling he's going to need them. 😒