That's the question I am asking, or putting it another way, were the brothers fully prepared for Notts to get promoted?

I think the question has to be asked because with less than a week to go before the regular season begins, the Notts squad is very light at this particular time. Even Martin Paterson has eluded to it.

There have been plenty of rumours that players are on the verge of signing, but I do have concerns that even if players are recruited this week, it will take time for them to adjust to life at Notts, with a new squad to acclimatise with.

No way that I am criticising the owners who have done great things for Notts since they bought the Club. I just think that maybe they may have been taken a bit by surprise when we go promoted via the playoffs.

Since the brothers bouth the club they are doing like they need few years to be ready for the place where they are

Something doesn't feel right, but I remember saying the same thing last pre-season. I think although we are in league 1 and don't seem anywhere near ready, the aims this year are different. Last year anything but promotion was seen as failure. This year is all about avoiding relegation. The lack of readiness at this point may not be so critical.

The playoffs reduced the time available to rebuild the squad. The Jatta and Jodi sagas will have caused uncertainty. Competition for signings is strong (looks like York might have beat us to Boyes). Season ticket sales, although up, aren't spectacular.

I think they were as ready as they could be. They did make three good signings very quickly suggesting they had some plans in place. But it would be great to have some announcements asap!

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