Please, please can we keep Cooper! It will be interesting talking about 2016/17 if he remains.

I did laugh when the attention turned to next season last night, those who said fans shouldn't be thinking about it - mentioned it. Yes, things look more rosey now but it goes to show you a lot is said for drama.

I thought that a large part of being a Notts fan was holding on to the dream that no matter how bad things get, next year, would be our year. If we were to confine ourselves to reality and this year,  we might all become suicidal.

The almost insane belief that when the new season starts , all will be well. The manager will last all year. He will have plans A B & C written in black and white, and the players understand them. A new Sirrel or Warnock will take us forward, and up the leagues. There will be black and white whisky in the cups. Next year.

 Is it too early to discus next season? I would have to say no! At least it is looking forward,

 It's  either that or wallow in past glories  and I am afraid that we are simply out classed at that.  

Besides:- I have a feeling that next season..............!

3 hours ago, Piety said:

I thought that a large part of being a Notts fan was holding on to the dream that no matter how bad things get, next year, would be our year. If we were to confine ourselves to reality and this year,  we might all become suicidal.

Spot on.  This season has been a bit of a disaster, but it might just have a happy ending after all the uncertainty.  Now we're safe, it's hard not to think of next season.  I just hope we learn the lesson of the last two seasons and avoid a bloated squad, many of whom who drain the wages and contribute next to nothing.  Go for less signings but better quality, and use the youth set up to fill the gaps in an emergency.   From what I've seen of the youngsters they offer at least as much as most of the loanees we've suffered, with the added bonus that they come for free.  This division is pretty moderate in reality, any team that is organised and hard working has a shout of a play off place at least.  Let us be one of those teams for a change.

Exactly @Elite_pienobody would have bet on Accrington being where they are at the start of the season. We need to somehow dump a lot of the players and just bring a few quality players in to gel with the ones that remain.

If we can get a half decent side together, the fans will follow and that could well make the difference next year. We appear to have found a manager with half a clue and that is normally all we need to have a decent season (plus a half decent budget).

http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/GUY-BRANSTON-Devon-team-year-Plymouth-Argyle/story-29200421-detail/story.html

It certainly gives a lopsided impression when our Head of Recruitment writes "with authority" on such matters... He should be looking at the footballing conurbations of Premier League clubs / scouting our next opponents.

interesting tweet from Filip Valencic's agent...

 Apr 12

Very Happy for @Official_NCFC win!Valencic started 3 times, 9 points, 3 times 1-0... Proud of you!

and then another 1-0 win subsequently at Newport when Valencic started.

 

ergo...we could have walked this League had Valencic started more games  coincidence?

 

Think he should have had more chance's , maybe next season he will , can't wait to see what develops over the coming weeks , with regards to players out then in , and MC will he still be in charge , I personally hope so .