On 6/17/2018 at 09:05, Piethagoram said:

@Countyman When was the last time Alessandra beat his man on the outside? I hope I haven't blinked and missed it

He's still a good player at this level.

Give him another season, he may improve.

I would love Grant to return ... either on loan or coming to an agreement where we buy him. This season is gunner be strange with out him.

We’d be mad not to jump at the chance of having Jorge back if it was offered, was it 19 goals in the end? 

Who wouldn’t want a player who can score that number of goals?

@Countyman"He may improve"???? Sorry, just don't see it on the evidence before

@Piethagoram most would have said this about the defence and squad that almost relegated us but they improved.

@liampie Nolan coming in and organised the defence as a unit. My criticism of Alessandra is on his sole ability...or rather an inability to beat his man on the outside. After a season of coaching by Nolan, I see no improvement in this sole respect. I don't see how Alessandra improves the team and think he should be transfer listed. Maybe a controversial point of view, but if it freed up wages to get Grant back, I will be in favour

problem is we could free all the wages up we could and still not get grant back.

alessandra for me does have a good level of ability and the way he brings the ball back in his different, it may limit him and be something the opposition will know but he works hard enough. until we have a ready replacement, i dont think he should go anywhere. plus he does have a good pass/cross on him.

@liampie then the issue is, where does he play? Striker positions are taken, as is Central Midfield...My argument is that he is no way near good enough in an outside position. Remember this is a player who was relegated with Hartlepool. I wished Notts could have got Nathan Thomas from the 'Pool, Alessandra was a poorer option. Please give some examples where Alessandra has beaten someone on the outside. I do concede, Alessandra is better as an impact sub...but still prefer if we could get back Grant

i would prefer grant but that dont mean hes coming back.

i do agree with some of your comments but i think hes a useful rational player, if he does well thats all i want.

1 hour ago, liampie said:

i would prefer grant but that dont mean hes coming back.

i do agree with some of your comments but i think hes a useful rational player, if he does well thats all i want.

Totally agree mate 

Let's give the players our full backing until Richard Duffy plays shall we? I wouldn't even bother trying to transfer list him, I would drive him to Mansfield with a pre written contract.

On 20/06/2018 at 11:19, Piethagoram said:

@liampie then the issue is, where does he play? Striker positions are taken, as is Central Midfield...My argument is that he is no way near good enough in an outside position. Remember this is a player who was relegated with Hartlepool. I wished Notts could have got Nathan Thomas from the 'Pool, Alessandra was a poorer option. Please give some examples where Alessandra has beaten someone on the outside. I do concede, Alessandra is better as an impact sub...but still prefer if we could get back Grant

Maybe Nolan reads PON website....Nathan Thomas, what a great signing!!!! Piethagoram is happy, here  in Iceland

@Piethagoram looks like you got your wish.

Any chance you can speak to Kev about a right back and keeper?

I bet Kevin Does read what fans have to say, he seems to mention things that is often discussed by us.

It's a shame we can see Jorge Grant one more time.