Feral Fox

I’m pretty happy with the signings. The last two summer transfer windows and beyond have been a breath of fresh air compared to some of the crap we’ve endured previously. As above, winger would be nice, but we’ve got enough players to fill the gap if it became an issue. formation wise, I think we’ll be a lot more interesting this season. That could be the kiss of death right there

The only thing I’d say there is... ”fly in the face of logic.” After the ridiculous messing around from the league deciding whether to start the season again, do they have playoffs etc...changing the goalposts every other day... It all proved that the title tin pot league is very apt. Especially for teams in the leagues below us. Amateurs running it doesn’t even start to cover it.

Big loss IMO. A straight forward 'fox in the box' type player. Loved watching him score goals. He will be missed...if we play similar formation as last season with the old 4 4 2. I didn't think we were looking at that formation until Abbot has come in today. We will need a good striker to back up Wooton if he's playing as a lone target man. Enzio and Roberts either side of him? Surely we can't rely on Thomas as our second striker for the automatic push this season???

I feel this could really be a bad move. Very likable guy and already cracking the jokes on his first interview, but as a coach? The general feeling for most fans was that he was the issue in the Derry/Abbot pair last time. Hope I'm wrong.

Brindley starts with a clean slate. I’m not his biggest fan, but he’s committed to the club and that counts. Regards McDonnell, never looked comfy to me and I was genuinely surprised that we offered him a contract, especially with Kean still registered and Brooks an up and coming youngster. Next in Dennis please. Osborne as a backup possibly. Hopefully DKE signs on, then crack on with the new signings!

The most important signing of them all. He is a seriously classy defender and with Rawlinson as a partner, it's the best CB pairing we've had for many years. I suspect the length is only for a year as he'll be wanting to see where we are then. He's obviously a cut above the other NL defenders and would walk into league teams, both div 1 and 2 imo.

Thoughts on the new kit? https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2020/august/home-kit-launch-050820/ For me, I like it more than last seasons, but still not ‘right’ I’m my eyes. Don’t know what it is. Maybe a proper collar needed?

I think most can see Booty was skilled, but a serious injury worry going forwards. With cash tight, a player with “no end in sight for his back injury” you can understand why they’ve released him. Maybe he gets himself sorted six months down the line then comes on trial? Either way, understandable decision. Crawford. A better approach this year, but let’s not forget the past few years of obvious lack of application, open accusations of laziness and not training at acceptable level, been referred to as the quietest of all the players. Maybe Ardley thinks we need a hard trainer with a gob,

https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news...d-list-040820/ Really surprised that Crawford has been released. Last season, I would have understood it. He came on so much as a player this season though. Rose released so no surprise to me there. Hope Doyle and JoB are there as experienced heads occasionally when needed (more so Doyle tbf.)

I don’t think we need to meltdown. Losing is always difficult, even more so at Wembley after this season, but strangely, I’m upset, but ok with it. I suppose not being there today makes it even more surreal. I do think fresh blood and younger blood is now needed though. As you said above, Crawford in the middle with a workhorse maybe? Turner was all over the place, but we have Rawlinson. I’m not a fan of Brindley and today did nothing to help that opinion.. I think Doyle and Rose as a pairing are finished now. I expect Wes Thomas to be done too. but... I see a

You mean the one still in the garage unused? lol. tbf though, I've had an ear infection for nearly two weeks so I'm not going to beat myself up about it. Plus it only covers the bike if we win!

Received a reminder of this, this morning. Had totally forgotten about it to be fair and, for a millisecond, considered cashing in now, but no. Hope springs eternal.

It’s a really weird one for me. I’ve been lucky enough to attend all the Wembley games before and loved the build up as well as the day itself. This time seems a little downbeat? As Chris said above, I was quite nervous going into the Barnet game and it was always there approaching on the calendar. The final is just sort of upon us imo. Hope we play to the best of our ability and get out of the blocks quickly. Vital to have a go at them and let them know we mean business. Difficult team selection though. Most would have Enzio any day of the week at a Wembley game, but after last week

Real shame they didn't do a third season. With Rodwell as Chief Exec and Branston as head of recruitment, would have been a barrel of laughs! lol