Chris

Imagine scoring a very "gifted" goal and then running to the opposition crowd, who are the home team, and starting arrogantly with silent gestures, cupping your ears and blowing them kisses. Mark Harris came across as very immature, and one of the worst attitudes from visiting players I have ever seen. It wasn't even a good goal, so that allowance can't buy him any excuses. That said, Oxford United are clearly a good team. I knew they would hit us on the counter and look to use their pace. From Notts' standpoint, we displayed defensive incapability and a certain awkwardness. Jacob Bedeau is at a stage where I would consider dropping him; Rod McDonald can be forgiven somewhat due to his return from a lengthy injury, but even he was extremely poor. Why didn't we switch Lucas Ness into the middle, take off McDonald or Bedeau in favour of putting James Gibbons in the centre as I don't think at this level wider suits him, but he's a good defender. Ishé Samuels-Smith looked like a Sunday league footballer for most of the first half; the left and centre of our defence really weakened and disconnected us from having any real threat going forward. Cal Roberts deserves so much praise for trying to calm the play and for taking on Oxford, well knowing he was going to get clattered because nobody else was looking over their shoulders or where the space opened up. The substitutes helped, though I think persisting until the first half without addressing the back caused the real problems. I understand what Martin Paterson was trying to do; he wanted to give others a chance to come in while protecting those who had been given international caps, but it was the wrong opposition and a very bad call. They are clearly a good side, with a very capable Championship-level squad, and it just made Notts look as if they hadn't trained with each other at all in the first 45 minutes. Conor Grant, for all he tried, just showed why some fans don't think he's good enough. It wasn't his best game, and in hindsight we might have been better off giving Daniel Kanu a strike partner or a closer shadow striker, maybe even Cal Roberts. That said, some fans need to remember we are establishing ourselves and that mistakes like this will be learned from. If we started stronger, a real game could have been had, but unfortunately, Oxford were just way better than Notts.

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I noticed someone had posted on Facebook that Nick Tsaroulla had created an assist for Cyprus; it's great to see him getting selected, and it's a good thing for his development. Playing on the international stage is great experience, even at 27. Pleased to see our other internationals being given a run out too.

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Sorry, I hadn't been well the previous week. I feel even more stressed because I almost always have stomach cramps, and the changes to my medication have helped in some regards but not in others. I have a medical appointment at QMC, which hopefully will improve the pain management in the treatment I am receiving. I love reading these discussions, and I hate that I missed Mr D Pie's better half's birthday (belated Birthday wishes). All the updates Tone shared, NottsNutter getting more involved, which is awesome! Piethagoram travels, and of course Mr Dangerous Sausage... The North Remembers Mr @StarkMallard!!!

Unlike Ian Burchnall, I think it would be a huge shame if Luke Williams didn't see this as a sign that he could do wonders if he had longer in charge of a club. I don't think this is likely to happen all that high up the English pyramid, Peterborough United, after Swansea City was almost a golden opportunity for him. Going into coaching again would be a significant sign of accepting that he's not ready for management. I think we could all agree that Williams does have managerial material in him, whereas Burchnall seems like an exceptional coach and nothing more. At least this is how I would compare the two, even Stuart Maynard has managerial qualities and York City did him dirty after he got them back into the English Football League.

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Trevor Christie, Ian McParland and Don Mason would be all calls from my perspective. Unrelated, but on topic I think it's always best to introduce people into the HoF when they are living. Some tend to do it too late, and Notts could make it a more seasonal ceremony like WWE does. I am sure that, for a modest price, fans would come, but the club would need to always make sure they induct people near the end of every season. They could tie it in with the seasonal awards and create a good feel factor around the supporters' base.

He should have done better with them, in all fairness; it's a difficult league, but they have some very good players. I think Luke Williams should try to find a good League Two or National League team to rebuild and improve with; he's not quite ready for this level, and I think it shows just how capable Notts are when it comes to making life easier for managers.

It could have easily broken his leg, if not worse, so thankfully it didn't do anything. It's a similar incident, but on a much larger scale than the Just Eat delivery robot that ran over a harmless man who seemed drunk and tried to fight it. I can't find the video, but if I come across it, I will add it.

Considering the issues the club has had with people giving their season tickets to others, and for those caught to have their season tickets terminated (threatened) but instead made to pay for the ticket. This gives them a good way to counter this, and allows people to gain credit for their ticket the season after by allowing someone else to purchase it for games they can't make. I'm still a bit disappointed that we have increased the price on match days, as it does seem to deter attendance, and I think some games would have reached nearer the sell-out goal had they not. However, I can acknowledge that we are still among the most affordable. I hope the scheme does well and helps fans who just don't want to miss out on paying for a game they can't make. This is often the main reason as to why fans allow someone else to borrow their ticket. Nothing would be lost in this case; however, I am unsure whether the credit is only given if someone purchases the seat.

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It would still be picked up, much like us discussing it in topics. All it takes is a comment about what a player said, even if the club didn't post a video about it. I am 100% sure someone on X would scoop the comments as a means to generate content. Negativity is best handled with openness; look at all this back-and-forth about Jodi. It could have been put to rest much sooner, and created more issues going round in circles, and who is to point the finger at as it being their fault. Losing such an appreciated player would always bring negativity, but outright honesty can squash the ongoing drama. Press interviews aren't on this scale, so I don't think any negative remarks would last that long if a player said something fans didn't agree with. I have nothing but respect for BBC Radio Nottingham, but just like the Nottingham Post, they won't ask or push for them. Maybe if we were higher, but we have played second fiddle to Mansfield and they generate enough content from Forest to keep themselves busy. I don't think it should be about being positive, but rather about being aware and transparent. The player's perspective is an interesting viewpoint, since they are on the field, and I wouldn't personally hold their account against them. Without fans pushing for the club to handle interviews regardless, nothing will change. Simply, we have to accept that interviews will only be conducted when we win, and anything else is down to the gaffer. However, there is one exception to the 'defeat' stance, in that Sky Sports sometimes requests them, and it tends to be granted. In a cup game, for example, it is nice to hear the reactions of our lads when they put on a brave showing. Such as the League Cup defeats to Liverpool in 2013 and Aston Villa in 2015. If Sky can speak to the players after defeat, I think it shows that the concern for negativity is just pandering and an excuse to other professional players from giving the fans a different account. My thoughts might be different if I had a negative take on losing games, but I don't. They happen; we are not always going to be the best team.

That's it; you tell him, Tone. GrannyPie wouldn't be happy, so that's why he deserves the sticks, but is also of the care. The second pasta bake Cheeky made for him was eaten today, so we're going to crack on with the apple pies/crumbes. I also plan to make him some curries, as he does like them and it might get @super_pie try too. I should add he behaved himself nicely today, and has started a countdown to his jolly holiday.

I went to see Super yesterday; I don't want to go into too many details publicly, but I passed on everyone’s wishes. In fact, I have just come off the phone to him, but I am getting ahead of myself. It was nice to see him, though he doesn't half like to give us a scare, and I had to remind him that Mum would whack him with her sticks if he didn’t listen. 😂 The naughty boy hasn't been taking his meds for almost a week, and as I was leaving with Jake he unfortunately added to the concern. He's fine; we just need to keep encouraging him to eat, drink plenty, and take his meds. We stayed longer to make sure he was okay, as there was more than just a slight concern, but he turned out to be okay. I cooked him one of Kate's pasta bakes, got him a drink of dandelion and burdock, plus water with some fruity Vimto so he had plenty. Once home, I had another good chat with Super for over an hour. He keeps telling me not to keep fussing, but it's not that. It's care and love, something he deserves more of from some.