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It's been pleasant having the weekend free. I've been tidying up and organizing my shed, which got a bit battered in the recent storms. After that, I've simply been watching a channel called Talking Pictures, taking a trip into a bygone era. I expect tomorrow won't be any different. I can't wait for it to warm up so I feel more motivated to take a walk, go fishing, and so on.

The defending was really poor yesterday, and it's been a growing issue. It felt inevitable that we'd face scoring challenges since we can't just outscore every team at this level with our tendency to concede goals easily. I usually stay for the entire game, but I left around the 75th minute. Losing is fine, but we didn't seem likely to score a second goal. I preferred leaving early to head home rather than freezing further watching that. It's not Stuart Maynard; the players aren't learning from repeated mistakes. Let's look ahead to the next game and hope for improvement.

These matches could determine where we might or should end up at the season’s close, though they’re less indicative of what to expect from Stuart Maynard. Newport and Crewe should be simpler games, but being away from home raises questions. Mansfield, Gillingham, and Wrexham are all challenging. If we can secure 4 to 5 points from these games, I’d be very pleased. If we can avoid defeat against Mansfield and perhaps spring a surprise, who knows what could happen?

Some supporters will always have doubts about any manager, no matter their background, but Stuart Maynard seems to have a certain quality. He appears more promising than Luke Williams, whose track record was hardly noticeable before he arrived here, and yet he did amazing things. We need to reignite that spark in our play and secure some important victories. The Mansfield match is crucial for this reason. If we can succeed there, it will boost support for Maynard. Given the points Mansfield has been losing recently, I think we have a good chance of upsetting them.

I’m not a fan of VAR, I believe it spoils the game and highlights the inadequacy of officials. It’s not a positive promotion for football, but it’s preferable that the right decisions are made as it reveals how often things are overlooked. It’s just the use of VAR, I don’t reckon it’s something that can be sorted without training.

I don’t put much stock in the players doing well, it’s pleasant to hear but anything can occur. I’m more eager to see when the players are ready to play. Will Randall’s signing has been quite odd given his frequent absences.

Yes, a splendid bit of history kept alive. I’m grateful for such tweets, they’re good to read. I enjoy this part of Twitter, supporters chatting about Notts and reminiscing.

A captain's duty extends beyond the pitch, and Kyle Cameron exemplifies this. His commitment amidst managerial shuffles is promising. His focus on collective team improvement, especially after acknowledging defensive lapses, shows maturity. It's not only about bouncing back but about creating a coherent unit that can withstand such setbacks, vital for the upcoming fixtures.

I've done a bit of digging into Stuart Maynard's past and his rise through the ranks is not only impressive but also indicative of a manager who's ready for greater challenges. At Wealdstone, he overcame resources constraints and still pulled off wonders, fostering team spirit and a winning mentality. That resilience and ability to do more with less is exactly what can turn Notts County's aspirations into reality. Of course, transitioning to a bigger club will come with its own set of challenges, but Maynard's adaptability could very well become our greatest asset.

Most supporters are upset by our losses due to errors and subpar performances, but a small group simply doesn’t enjoy winning. I find it hard to believe that the initially disappointed fans would demand Luke Williams’ dismissal. Only those with more extreme views would. As for the match against Stockport County, it could go two ways: they might overwhelm us, or we might put up a strong fight. The result will hinge on our defence.

The quality will never be top-notch due to human mistakes, but to claim it’s nearly perfect through a statistic isn’t really football, is it? If you remove the incorrect decisions, wouldn’t football become dull? It does give us something to discuss after all. I know we’d all like to live in a world where decisions always favour us, but that’s neither realistic nor expected.

Let them carry on, I’ve no interest in Forest and I do feel sorry for Steve Cooper, he’ll be moving on to a better situation.

Hello, welcome to PON @StanfordPie. See you around the community.

Hello, @Robbie__64. Welcome to PON. You will feel at home with us that is for sure.

it's heartening to see a coach who's realistic but determined. Williams' emphasis on continuous growth and learning is the kind of leadership that defines an era for a football team. 'We cannot stand still' - these words should be the club's rallying cry as we navigate our journey throughout the rest of the season.

The council is certainly mismanaging its budget, almost as if they’re living in a fairy tale like Jack and the Beanstalk. While the Tories aren’t likely to improve the situation, they need to be more prudent with their spending.

James Belshaw came through our youth academy and is very much wanted by Notts fans to return.

Luke's pragmatic approach to the team's weaknesses and strengths gives a lot of hope for the games ahead. He correctly points out that success is about maintaining enthusiasm and energy over the long term, not just riding high on a one-off win. The way he bluntly addresses the team's second-half hiccups is commendable. It's apparent that there's work to be done, but one can't help but feel optimistic about the direction the team is moving in under his stewardship. His mention of the January transfer window and potential incoming players to further bolster the squad is definitely something to look forward to.

I don’t believe Twitter competes with a site like this, as this is a community. Fans have formed a sort of network there, which is normal, but it’s not the same as this. I view it more as a platform for quick attention, with a large portion appearing to be people who want to be seen. That’s fine, that’s social media for you. This is about unity and having a constructive discussion on club matters. As for inactive members, only they know why they don’t post, but if they had any sense, they wouldn’t have left in the first place. Nothing prevents people from visiting occasionally if they’re short on time.

I support the idea of the club owning the land and training facilities for security reasons, but I don’t think it should be a priority. The club could consider appointing some trustees to protect them, but it might be too much for a club of our current size.

Seeing the goals conceded was dreadful. I’m not sure what causes it and it would be presumptuous of me to try to explain how it could be fixed as I simply don’t know. Adopting a basic approach to defending seems sensible, and I hope Luke Williams can start to address it.

It would be good to have one or two more centre backs, but given the size of our squad and the players we already have, it seems unlikely that we’ll sign more than one, unless Lewis Macari is included. I’m hoping that by January we’ll sign a defensive leader who won’t get caught out of position.

Congratulations, @Piethagoram and @super_ram! Please continue sharing your thoughts as I really enjoy reading your posts. The votes clearly reflect the high regard in which you both are held within this community. Keep up the good work!

This match could be a great opportunity for Notts to demonstrate our skills, especially with Aidan Stone as our goalkeeper. We should aim to be more composed when we have possession and, with a bit of adjustment to our tactics, we could strive to be solid in defence while still being effective in attack.

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham, its good to have you with us @Laura Cameron.