I get and fully understand that some fans are not impressed with Neal Ardley.

At this stage in the season I think more time needs to be given, those who call for his head seem more impatient and unrealistic in their expectations. A modern sign of football supporters, I think on a rational basis we have to hope he improves because there is a lot that needs to be done.

So, I ask you what is your view on the gaffer?

What about his managerial traits do you not like? More importantly how do you think he can improve?

Notts County Football Club can't keep sacking the managers, stability is needed and I think Neal Ardley is struggling to make use of the players at his disposal. He has the CV to suggest he can do well, is it more his in-game tactics that fall short or does it all stem from his approach leading into games?

I might sound out of my head, I think given the time and chance he will do a steady job.

I don't think he's as open as he was when he joined, I don't know what has changed but I do believe the rumours about him being unwilling to communicate with certain players.

He's very stubborn, I don't think he learns either.

I think the biggest issues is this league, I am not sure he understands how to play certain teams and he can't get Notts to give stuff back to the rougher sides in the division. I like him, I don't think he should be sacked but there's more vocal supporters in favour of this than are not IMO.

Notts are 4 points off the playoffs, they have put together some very good displays and better than in a long time.

When will fans learn you can't just sack the manager and expect the replacement to run away with things? It changes from the top, it takes a lot of work. I am not the biggest fan of Neal Ardley's tactics but I do see what changes he has implemented. I am prepared to give him longer until I change my mind, it would take a lot to make this happen before the half way point of the season.

I like him, but find his interviews to be pointless or defensive.

Positives

• He has changed the squad and injected pace, making good signings on paper.
• Has given Kristian Dennis a chance to prove himself when most had written him off.
• Given Notts a chance when he didn't get paid [which deserves some form of respect].

Negatives

• Seems to be unwilling to work with youth players or others that could give Notts something different.
• His tactics can be extremely negative and far too defensive.
• Insisting on Jim O'Brien and Michael Doyle being the midfield pairing.

I'm always in favour of giving the manager a chance to implement changes.

This can sometimes take years and modern football isn't that type of business anymore to give someone the proper length of time that is required. The Danish brothers and staff have a lot to pick up, the clubs a family and having the right support can help the manager.

I had hoped that Neal Ardley would be more attacking minded with his own players, however, he still seems settled on drawing and makes changes which doesn't do anything positive. Against Solihull Moors, I would have thrown on two attacking minded players.

Rather than taking Enzio off, who I admit looked tired, but I firmly think the game could have turned out differently.

It got to that 70th minute mark and Ardley looked very content, I wouldn't have been if I was him - I would have been asking for that extra 10% of all of the players. I just find him to be frustrating, some of the rumours I have heard and some accounts that have been passed on to me from one or two players doesn't really sound positive. I think he's the type of manager who controls the dressing room by having strong players in favour of him, however, failing to see past the requirement or benefit from someone who naturally disagrees with something he's doing.

No manager is perfect, I just fail to see how Ardley's learning.

I have to say, I'm nervous about him signing further players, especially due to the transfer window always being open. I am concerned if he can't balance or give time to those here, without progressive signs that things are improving - that he will end up losing more than the majority of fans but the dressing room included.

Without a real concern for relegation I would be in favour of giving Neal Ardley more time, he has the players performing and it could improve a lot more than what we have seen. The risk is to sack him, then have someone who comes in that can't work with all these new signings.

Kevin Nolan and Harry Kewell had what seemed to be a torn squad, give Ardley the chance to fix this.

Think if his record doesn't improve, after a certain point you would have to wonder how it can.

Notts needs to be winning games, this is why I am prepared to give him this season but if his win rate doesn't increase. I will be wanting to see someone else take over. I think its a very valid point about him being too defensive, he had enough chances last season to stop the club from being relegated and I don't blame him for that either.

I'm just saying he had enough games, but he settled for draws. He's starting to sound as he did then now, finding excuses rather than solutions to our problems.

I think some fans are quick to forget and find it only to easy to point the blame on Neal Ardley.

The best managers would find dealing with Alan Hardy hard, the aftermath he's left behind will take time. Do I think Ardley is by any means perfect? No, but in the real world we should be supporting him without trying to tear down the house every time the club loses a game.

I think his main issues come from the lack of tactics he's prepared to change or adapt, he found something that worked well and switched to something that didn't. He's always chopping and changing the lineup, I wished he would just settle it down and only make changes if forced.

To be honest I think his down fall is he makes risky substitutes that don’t make sense and takes off the wrong players. He needs to have a plan B because for he don’t seem to have a plan B. He don’t drop players who have had a awful game won’t miss the next one ...he needs to play with 4 at the back not 3 and play with 2 up front not one and maybe play with a CAM player. 

Honestly, I don't think the players last season tried enough and I wouldn't blame him from distancing himself from some of them.

I think this whole Matt Tootle thing could be resolved, it's my biggest gripe with Neal Ardley. The fact he can't draw bridges or do what is best by the club, I think Tootle just needs a bit of help from time to time.

Something Ardley doesn't seem keen to do.

He only celebrates with some of the players, as he shakes hands at the end of the game. It's a bad look.

Biggest issue for me is that Neal Ardley keeps making changes which doesn't seem forced, how on earth are they supposed to get match fit for 90 minutes if he doesn't play them back to back.

I do feel he also relies too much on Michael Doyle.

i think its somewhat pathetic that fans cant accept opinions, i am all for this. it drives me crazy when i see idiots playing others off each other due to them having an unpopular opinion or being more patient. i think the culture in football is the worst though, fans are actively encouraging their clubs to waste resources,

neal is far from perfect but he has my support, even if i question things.

i will back him as hes the manager and we cant just keep sacking people expecting the club to be successful.

He's frustrating like every other manager, at this stage who could come in and get the best out of this squad? I am not sure there is a manager that can do this.

Allow for more time and then see.

I might be in a small minority with actually being able to see what Neal Ardley is trying to do. His tactics are standard for the lower tiers, most managers know you have to fight for points and wins will come from that attitude.

Ardley seems to be trying to get the fighting spirit up, along with expectations from the players like Enzio who has that difference in quality.

It's a pressure which can send overall performances backwards, but look it's not been that bad. I think if Ardley came out and addressed Toots, it would create some slack and instead of asking for patience  or expressing discontent with the pressure he has got. I would just rather see him get on with it, and focus 100% of the club. Focus on the games as they come and just expect more from the players until they give it as their standard rather than any sort of expectation.