What KN shouldn't do is come out and say he got it wrong with the squad, even if it's true. The last thing he wants to do now is berate the players we have in public. Behind the scenes is probably a very different matter

I would definitely have made changes to the team, but I can see the logic to what KN was doing - he was hoping to see a reaction. Unfortunately that doesn't help the fundamental problem that the only ball winner we had in the team was picked at right-back AGAIN, where he had a nightmare AGAIN. Hopefully that's the last time he does it.

2 minutes ago, DangerousSausage said:

What KN shouldn't do is come out and say he got it wrong with the squad, even if it's true. The last thing he wants to do now is berate the players we have in public. Behind the scenes is probably a very different matter

I would definitely have made changes to the team, but I can see the logic to what KN was doing - he was hoping to see a reaction. Unfortunately that doesn't help the fundamental problem that the only ball winner we had in the team was picked at right-back AGAIN, where he had a nightmare AGAIN. Hopefully that's the last time he does it.

Agree entirely. Publicly he has to keep the group together. Privately he needs to try the whole gambit from hairdryer treatment to arms round shoulders to get the team level again.

What he must do though is change the defence. Picking Duffy week in and out is doing serious damage. We need Ben Hall fit and play with a new solid centre back, new keeper, and a short term loan left back until Kellet can cover there. Jones is out of his depth defending when needed. Fine left mid, not so fine defending.

Fair point @Truefootballfan. It's worth point out that we achieved a remarkable turnaround in the first months under Kevin Nolan with much the same personnel.

Duffy and Brisley have been extremely poor so far, but with the powder-puff midfield in front of them and the inexperienced keeper behind them I'd be a bag of nerves too. We need someone who can compete in the middle and cover for the full backs too, but we can go a long way by making the most out of what we've ot, which we haven't so far.

We all need to stick together here dispite everything the log is what binds us ..

Hardy has now said there will be loan signings. Said it on Twitter a few hours ago

Then we may get why we all want @ARLukomski our magpies going the right way 

I don't think Alan Hardy is much to blame, he's backed Kevin Nolan and although at times he appears arrogant on Twitter. I don't think this a bad thing, he's a businessman and he has confidence.

On the other side Nolan can be very arrogant and stubborn.

He's not won anything yet but he acts like it, don't get me wrong I like KN but he needs to quit thinking he's always right and put the club first. Insisting on playing out of form players like Elliot Hewitt and Richard Duffy is just beyond me. These two are bringing the likes of Shaun Brisley down, it's time that change is forced onto the squad in order to move forward but I fear Nolan's arrogance will mean this won't happen.

@Magic magpie we can only hope. I'm hoping to see 4 changes. If not then I'm sorry but Nolan will be down in my estimations. 

I think your correct mate 

8 hours ago, samwatto2008 said:

The next game against Lincoln for example, what is the harm in putting Bird at the back and Crawford in midfield starting?

Sorry, but in such a big game this could destroy the lads confidence. We need to find a way to get more men in midfield, so probably need to switch to a 433, or 352.

I’ve never been a massive fan of Hardy’s as I just think the bloke is a bit of a kn**, but his Twitter antics are hitting a new low recently.

I like both Alan Hardy and Kevin Nolan.

Alan Hardy doesn't have a very good attitude when it comes to his Twitter presence, he's starting to remind me of Aileen Trew in personally opinion and how she liked to pick things up and use it for her own agenda. Of course this is my own personal opinion but I do think Hardy has the clubs interest at heart.

The way he quotes tweets without reading them and rambles about what he thinks, 70% seems to have been skimmed whilst being busy.

Its just annoying to see him being negative and complaining about abuse, negativity when he dishes it out himself. Often for no to little reason, of course he's entitled but I don't agree.

Kevin Nolan just has that cocky swagger and when he does well, he doesn't acknowledge anything.

He's losing that right now but continues to make the same mistakes? I think he believes he's doing the right thing but it's frustrating.

i think its time just to try and get behind everything that notts tries.

lets not worry about kn or ah regarding what they do or say, they both have the clubs hearts at mind. the first win will be massive, so hope they can get it soon.

Kevin Nolan is incredibly stubborn but he is still an inexperienced young manager.

He shows the signs that he can be a great manager, but he needs to drop the stubbornness and accept the Duffy among others are letting the team down. I couldn't believe he suggested that strikers are at fault.

Alan Hardy is a typical businessman, he should keep off Twitter. 

I wished the press conference for the football games just focused on who we are set to play, rather than political points being thrown out there. The club should arrange two conferences, one for general news stories and the other the serious talk because that's mostly what fans want to hear.

Kevin Nolan could be a great manager, his record until this season was very good but he can be obnoxious.

This said, he's very friendly and doesn't deserve abuse or for fans to be making up rumours about him. Hopefully some of these will be dealt with because it does come across as a joke. Alan Hardy, well he points the finger but if he had a PR manager I think they'd advice him against some of the tweets and reactions he puts out on Twitter.

Again a very nice person and both want the best for the club, yet they act like nobody can criticise them.

I'm sorry if this offends anyone but none of this would be said if the start of the season wasn't so poor, what I find sad is the fact fans are actively trying to bring the club down at nearest opportunity.

It's not PON but fans in general.

Support used to mean thick and thin once upon a time, now it seems have grey lines and unsupportive people.

Where will all these fans have returned to Meadow Lane when Notts did well go now the forms is so poor? I bet most will stay at home.