2 hours ago, Robbie said:

List of football staff at Notts updated on their App.

Director of Football: Roberto Gagliardi

Director of Performance: Dr David Rhodes

Head Coach: Martin Paterson

Assistant Head Coach: Andy Butler

Assistant Head Coach: Joao Alves

First Team Coach: Sam Slocombe

Goalkeeper Coach: Steve Collis

I think those people have the makings of a great team.

I don't see why we are listing Joao Alves as another Assistant Head Coach. Surely "Senior" or some term of differentiation would make sense.

This will lead to people saying that there are too many cooks. (Too many cooks spoil the broth)

Notts just seems like they don't wish to make changes, due to giving Alves the promotion last season, but I don't see the issue. Having two assistants can be quite confusing at times.

@Chris Nothings been said but I wonder if the two will have separate remits to work on. For example the police have a few assistant chief constables in their forces.

Maybe a question by a reporter at the introduction of Martin Paterson's press conference could clear that up.

Just listened to his interview and from being 'who is this?' I'm moving toward 'very assured and impressive '.

Do you remember Stuart Maynard 's first interview? 'Like, look...'.

And then listened to Andy Flowers. It is all starting to make an awful lot of sense.

Relax and enjoy the ride!

23 minutes ago, Mapperley Pie said:

Just listened to his interview and from being 'who is this?' I'm moving toward 'very assured and impressive '.

Do you remember Stuart Maynard 's first interview? 'Like, look...'.

And then listened to Andy Flowers. It is all starting to make an awful lot of sense.

Relax and enjoy the ride!

What does the former Zimbabwean cricketer make of Paterson's employment? 😉

Andy Butler, Andy Flowers, someone will get his name right eventually!

34 minutes ago, menzinho said:

Andy Butler, Andy Flowers, someone will get his name right eventually!

The Notts website even got his name wrong. They've corrected it now.

11 hours ago, menzinho said:

Andy Butler, Andy Flowers, someone will get his name right eventually!

I'd morphed him with Richard Edwards RIP and Nottinghamshire Cricket leading the championship 🙃

12 hours ago, Mapperley Pie said:

Just listened to his interview and from being 'who is this?' I'm moving toward 'very assured and impressive '.

Do you remember Stuart Maynard 's first interview? 'Like, look...'.

And then listened to Andy Flowers. It is all starting to make an awful lot of sense.

Relax and enjoy the ride!

Hmm, a good interview doesn’t equate to what happens on the field. I wonder what the players think? Their initial reaction was probably the same as most fans completely underwhelmed, hopefully we will get off to a good start and the players will learn to respect him and play for him. The first ten games will be telling.

Good question @Fan of Big Tone. The new signings will have been informed about the new structure and might even have known it was Paterson. Although if the latter had been the case, you'd have expected something to leak out.

The interviews are interesting. Andy Edwards or whatever his name is seems to be a smart cookie. Maybe he'll be the brains of the operation while Paterson's job will be to kick water bottles around the dressing room 😁

@DangerousSausage Good cop, bad cop eh? Could work.

ITV Central reporter Mark Kielesz-Levine sat down with boss Martin Paterson.

There’s a fair bit of negativity being articulated by sections of the fanbase, some of it on social media is embarrassing, ignorant and above all disrespectful.

Look back at the gangsters, egos and others with their heart in the right place who have took ownership of the club in the past.

The Bro’s having formed a highly successful, highly profitable football data analysis business, have decided to invest not only their money, but their data driven analysis into making our club successful.

They have a history of appointing no name managers who stand up to scrutiny, who have delivered for Notts, playing the football that has 10k through the gates.

The bookies and the media wind up the fans with long lists of names that were never coming to the Lane. The board take as long as it takes to know they have the right person who can partner their delivery of data driven technical analysis to improve the club and get us out of this league.

These sections of the fan base who articulated their frustration at Burchinall, Williams and Maynar’s appointment later ate their words.

Have faith in the project and get behind your team.

COYP!

Totally agree @Scotty Excellent points👍

On 23/06/2025 at 21:54, Robbie said:

The Notts website even got his name wrong. They've corrected it now.

Notts even said on the official site that we’re playing Cardiff City on Saturday. 😂 That gave me a laugh. Just shows how easy it is for little mix-ups to happen sometimes.

i would not say i was disappointed because i know nothing about him, and i cant let that control my feelings. i had hoped we would go for someone more experienced, but i fully trust the club. i dont know why some fans are so quick to have silly reactions. i mean on social media, its the reason why i have not replied sooner because i hate it. its just the shortest, and most angriest comments. its like everyone is fighting to post the worst possible comment. i did see someone on x saying the brothers will regret it, that they refuse to put money in and that they are cheap states.

personally, i think most people should be able to do well with this squad. we have a far better team than when we got relegated. though, i wished we had that strike force now, as it would help jatta.

i hope martin paterson proves the doubters wrong. i mean those who are still moaning.