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The move looks to me to be what might be considered a longer stay than what a trial would offer. I think Notts will have one eye on the availability of keepers, with the mindset of extending Tyler Miller if he does well. It might also be budget-related, as come his contract expiry money will naturally become available. I try to support all players, and I have no bad feelings towards any current player. They all work hard for us, and represent the fans well. We have to be thankful to Sam Slocombe for what he's done. It's so easy to dismiss a player, but he's been with us during the worst part and became a regular first-team player who massively helped return Notts County back to the English Football League. I noticed a few years back, United fans turning on Wayne Rooney when he dropped into midfield, and I think it's a disgrace how quickly we discard and forget what players have done. For a club that has had players come and go after a few years, I respect all that extra bit more when they have been with us for over five seasons. That's an achievement alone, and I hope Slocombe does retire with us and receives a good send-off.

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Rather than changes to the rules of the games having the main focus across football, more emphasis should be placed on finding a solution to the way teams operate, how financial disasters can be avoided, and I think a football regulator independent of the clubs would help. As for Chelsea, I can't pretend to know much about what they have done, and I really don't care to deep-dive into it. UK media will always take a story and form a side where they either attack or defend; defending usually gives a clearer insight into the facts, but it depends on the bias. It does remind me of when Manchester City pulled a stunt with their owners business sponsoring their shirts, and I don't think it's good in the sense that these things do seem unfair in nature to football.

I have only caught up with the game, as I didn't attend because of personal reasons. Having watched all of the available footage of the game, I have voted for Will Jarvis, but I do think David McGoldrick and George Abbott are good shouts. It's typical that Notts puts on a great team performance when I'm not at the game. 😅

Small Easter eggs are insanely priced this year, but to some extent prices do increase every year. All we can do is choose wisely where to shop and try to avoid spending more on items, especially those which are self-indulgent. Some people are aligned with supermarkets to the point they don't shop around, and this isn't all that smart. If you can afford to spend more on items priced cheaper elsewhere, I don't think it's a worry, but those who don't like to shop or are a bit idle just need to be wiser. The issue does become more of a concern for people who are struggling or are disabled, but supermarkets at the end of the day know shoppers will vote with their feet, and the minority of smart shoppers is outweighed by those who will just pay regardless. Please avoid making this political. The discussion can centre on the main topic, and efforts have already been made to keep it centred on the talking point.

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I didn't mind Shaun Brisley, and always thought he was a model professional for us. It's just that he wasn't as good, or able to reproduce his form from other clubs. One day, I'll find out about the conversation between him and Harry Kewell, as to what was said about him being pushed into midfield. I already know Thierry Audel didn't rate or like a certain vampire manager who lasted a short time (not short enough).

@Piethagoram I really should ban the mentioning of Richard Duffy, but then I wouldn't be able to complain about him. If members like @menzinho are aware of why I dislike Richard Duffy, then I can't commit to banning Duffy, as we have had better players during the Reedtz era who have been shockingly treated in comparison to that beever. I hope he's a better manager than he was a defender for us, all those pass-backs and errors which led to goals.

I liked Carl Dickinson; I thought he would be a good player for us, but I don't think he was all that good. He had an attitude, and he just seemed like a bit of a ***khead. Both he and Richard Duffy used to swagger around like they thought they were something special. Both were terrible at defending, though Dickson could be good, to give him credit. He was part of Kevin Nolan's laddish drinking culture and became very much disliked among the fans who witnessed his off-the-field antics. I remember the season when we finished 5th and lost to Coventry in the playoffs. He knew he was being released, and started refusing to give young fans his signature or even pose for a photo. He would be quite argumentative, in my opinion, when there was never any point. I can also remember him calling a lad, about the age of 17, a pr*ck for telling him that he needed to defend better. Hartlepool might benefit from his coaching, but I am not really sure. I think he could help them be tougher, but I hope he's lost that chip he had on his shoulder, and I never really liked him after seeing his behaviour.

@menzinho whereas mine will be telling me and asking if they have been reset around the house. Though to be fair with Super Ram, he does always remind me about the Prediction League; I just tend to be easily distracted at the moment. It's really nice right now, with the warmer weather and nicer breeze at times. There's not so much rain or heavy wind, to the point it just makes you feel like it's never going to be nice out. Though my house is positioned to catch the sunlight, I find it blinds me around 3–4:30, at which time I have to put my blind down. Though, I would much rather it be like this than too hot or freezing cold.

The media team probably aren't obliged to share it, and quite possibly don't want Jodi Jones to be in this manner when he's not making the team selection. You know, avoid those fans who think this will be a sign that he should be back. Though there's nothing to say when it was filmed, I understand why it wouldn't be shared. Interesting video; I found it amusing at times, and I'm not sure it is supposed to be. 😅 Jodi Jones left-footed long pass, which David McGoldrick got out of the way of for the presenter to try to control the ball with his left foot. Also, having done it in the past. EA Sports asks fans to rate the players ability and review the stats collected. It's not so much based on the players being watched, but on what the developers believe are fair ratings from the people providing the stats. The video quality is very good, though I find the presenter to be a bit annoying. Almost reminds me of Rob Beckett; talks too much and makes it more about him.

Purely based on the commentary and reports I have read (of which I have read multiple), I have voted for Charlie Whitaker, who is looking like a very important young player to retain.

Just to let everyone know, @Hi Humans ツ is my eldest daughter, Ellie. Her predictions, I believe, are a joke for @super_ram. I don't know how seriously she's taking this competition, but she doesn't mean any harm.

An effective manager for lower-league teams. I feel Shrewsbury have made a sensible appointment to replace Gareth Ainsworth. I can understand why Gillingham wanted him; it hasn't worked out with Shrewsbury this season, but at Gillingham it should be smoother to transition into what their potential is.

Cal Roberts is a great player; it's a shame his injuries have impacted his career so much, but it's great to see him doing well. Scunthorpe have had a lot of problems in recent years; how they splashed the cash when they didn't really have it impacted the club. I hope with Robert's form, things are picking up for them and that he can help them gain promotion back to the EFL in the near future. It would be nice to see him playing at that level, but it's more important to just see him enjoying football.

I don't think it's constructive to pick at a keeper who's covering; the club clearly have faith, and I don't think all of the blame Sam Slocombe gets is fair. Notts treated Aidan Stone awfully; some fans did, and somehow Slocombe has proved he can be called upon when he's needed. Two players like Alex Bass would be a luxury, but I agree with the sentiment that he's good enough to be back-up. I also echo that we should ensure that we play to his strengths. When you put your focus on tactics over ability, it will always lead to weaknesses. Strengths must be factored in before you come up with a strategy and game plan. Under Luke Williams, Notts insisted that he had to play the ball out from the back, using his feet, and the problem more than anything is the players in front of him not making space. Bass becomes very vocal and annoyed when this happens; it's also part of why we concede because nobody is focusing on going forward. Modern football sees good players who are approaching the end of their playing days disregarded and treated poorly. Slocombe is perfectly fine as a League Two keeper, and looks much better with our defensive improvements, but we need to stop this backward passing when teams are wise to the movement. It's just asking for mistakes, and whilst Slocombe might have plenty of time, we need to remember he's not comfortable in this scenerio. You'd never insist a right-footed winger should use their left foot. Nor would you tell a striker to spend most of his time defending, at the cost of attacking. As I say, it's all about strengths, making space and working as a team.

Newport County are a difficult team to play at home; their ground just makes it feel more comfortable for them, and it's not an easy place to play 'pretty football'. Newport also fit the mould of being a team that is happy to bully, waste time, frustrate, and just do anything within their power to stop teams playing. They are fully capable of mixing how they play, so I would hope that between Matt Palmer and George Abbott we can control the midfield battle. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if we struggled to get shots on target but retained the usual higher amount of possession. We need to be direct and dangerous, but steady at the back. If Notts can make good movement, maybe it will prove different, but I just feel this is one of those games where Newport will either sit for the draw or shock us on the counter-attack.

Michael Appleton has been on the bounce in recent years, and if he is able to settle for the long term at Shrewsbury Town, I do think he will turn out to be a very good appointment. I rate him as a coach; he's a decent manager, but he seems attracted to clubs where I feel he would never be seen as a long-term solution unless he were finding things a breeze. Personally, I think Shrewsbury is the right kind of club for him to succeed with.

I agree, there are smaller countries that struggle to put together a national team and still find approval. I can't say I know why they aren't already recognised as an international football team, but they should be.

It's about right for MK Dons; they'll be hoping Luke Williams can do what he did for us, but I don't think the platform they offer is a suitable one. Williams would be wise to avoid rushing to jump into his next appointment, as tempting as the offer might be. If he truly wanted to be closer to his home, I fail to see how MK Dons is any better. The clubs have got bigger issues than who's in charge of the team; they really need to allow the next manager to help settle things down, and the club needs to start working together. The impression I get is that the owner and other people involved have too much say in the operation of the club. I want that player; I want that manager. Sign them; they are doing well for X club. Without any real plans.

I read it when it was first published, and I am pleased by how open Cedwyn Scott is when talking about it. Dealing with depression is hard; if you spend more time locking it up, finding a way to let it out can be hard. Sometimes it can be dismissed as "attention-seeking" when it's just the person trying to find release. This is why I feel it's important for Scott to speak so forthrightly. I am also pleased Notts did everything they could to support him, because it's one of the better parts of the club's handling of the players, and it shows just how important mental health is. I'm still disappointed he left, but that's more because I rated and liked him as a player. I do wish him all the best with Carlisle and understand that he's closer to a support network up there. He always played with the passion that we wanted from the team, so I hope it works out for him.

The role I see in David McGoldrick is a player that performs by example, and when in form is difficult to see replaced in the starting XI even at the age of 37. I can understand the comments about the reliance we have on him, but this is a sign of the quality he brings and the lack of cover for what he brings to the team. I am not suggesting we need to sign someone similar, as having difficult options is always helpful, but I am thinking about the skills players only gain from experience and having played at a much higher level. I would offer him another year, and I would hope he considered it. At this point, I don't begrudge him being one of our highest (if not the highest) earners. I think he has worked for it, and proven his worth. Though, I think moving forward we might need to offer a little less, knowing that his role could change at any point. None of us can say if he can keep going; he will know his body. I can admit I have been skeptical and a little cynical of McGoldrick at times, but there's no doubt he's been a major part in the club moving forward. If I were the club, I would see if he's interested in helping with the academy players and passing his wealth of knowledge to them in a playing/coaching role.