Looks good in terms of needing a leader, as it states he is and has been captain numerous times before and being street smart in relation to game management, I think this is what we needed more of. But a bit concerned that Preciously has had a knee injury and currently has a calf injury.

I'm very exciting about this signing by Notts. Looks like we have signed a leader on the field that has captained teams that he has played for.

He's an aggressive deep lying central midfielder that is very good under pressure. Someone that we needed for some time.

He's technically skilled with strong range of passing ability. He's good defensively & has the ability to initiate attacks.

He' has good ball control & the ability to retain possession & he has a stella work rate too.

If he stays fit I think he will be a great asset to the club off the field as well as on. I don't think opposing teams will be able to bully this guy easily.

He can create goals; my concerns are his fitness and injury record, but it makes sense as to why we have sought Dr. Rhodes. I mean, it's a very good signing for League Two; he's still good enough to easily be playing in League One, but I am still mindful.

I don't want to knock the signing, but I was hoping we would bring in a player that would have a good record with scoring goals in midfield. Ollie could very well get 5-10 goals, which would be great. I guess we will have to see exactly how he fits into our team and how we get the most out of him. He was a very good player for Shrewsbury Town, so maybe he will shine more in League Two. It's a good signing; I am happy.

@Chris I know there will be concerns about Ollie's fitness, but I am sure that Notts have done all the due diligence they can on this player & have been assured that he will be ok.

I'm surprised we've signed another central midfielder. At the moment, I don't see how Ollie Norburn fits in. We already have plenty of options in that position, which could be useful if changes are needed.

It might allow him time to get up to pace, but with Matt Palmer and Scott Robertson, among others, there's going to be strong competition. Who will be playing further forward? We still need attacking midfield options, as David McGoldrick’s departure leaves a gap, along with Dan Crowley.

On paper, this looks positive, but I’ll reserve judgement on how good the signing really is.

1 minute ago, Robbie said:

@Chris I know there will be concerns about Ollie's fitness, but I am sure that Notts have done all the due diligence they can on this player & have been assured that he will be ok.

Of course, we have done well with working with injured players in recent years. Perhaps hindered more so, since returning to League Two, yet it's good the club has acknowledged this with the recent appointment of Dr. Rhodes.

I’m hopeful about Ollie Norburn joining Notts, especially as he’s known for his leadership. But, the fitness concerns are legitimate.

I’m truly thrilled about Ollie Norburn's potential contribution to the squad. His ability to handle pressure and maintain ball control is exactly what Notts requires. However, I share the apprehension some of you have regarding his past injuries. Maintaining his fitness will be crucial, and I trust that our new member of the staff Dr. Rhodes will be instrumental in ensuring Ollie’s longevity on the field. With Matt Palmer and Scott Robertson also vying for a spot, competition will certainly be fierce. This could very well push the entire squad to up their game. It’s an exciting addition, but I’ll keep a cautious optimism until we see him consistently perform week in, week out.

The only real question mark is fitness. Ollie ticks all of the other boxes. I'm happy!

i can understand the concerns about his injuries and at his age, he will be starting to fall in terms of his ability but the experience players like him bring not just to the starting 11 but dressing room can make an impact. i think we will have weighed up all the concerns about ollie, and decided that he would still be a key player for any league one team. so, i do think its a good signing for us. notts just has to make sure we play him when its best and hope he can bring his leadership to the team in a strong way.

It's great to see everyone chatting about Ollie Norburn’s signing!

All the different views really show how we’re both excited and a bit cautious as fans. Sure, his past injuries are something to think about, but when he's fit, his stats are pretty solid. Moving up from League One to League Two, he brings some skill and leadership we could really use.

It's true that we could use more midfielders who can score goals, but Ollie might just step up to that. How he clicks with the other midfielders will be key, and maybe we’ll see some new tactics pop up. On the bright side, every new signing is a bit of a risk, so keeping our expectations realistic while still being hopeful seems like the best approach. Can’t wait to see what happens next!

A solid signing for us! Let’s hope he can avoid injuries and truly shine in League Two with his experience.