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The real challenge isn’t deciding who plays where before the game; Trent Alexander-Arnold in the midfield hasn’t been effective. It was worth a try, but it’s time to move on. The lead-up to the tournament, particularly the final friendlies, should focus on fielding the strongest starting eleven to build familiarity before the tournament, not just for giving fringe players a run-out. They can come on as substitutes. It’s not all down to Gareth Southgate; the players themselves seem lost at times. They must unite and strive for better results.

Your birthday marks the start of another year of big dreams and bigger achievements. Go for it @Fan of Big Tone!

If he’s aiming to progress to the EFL, he’ll need to become tougher physically. He’s a skilled player but can be overpowered too easily. Perhaps it would be better for him to spend more time with Gateshead? I believe that might be the case.

England has seen many capable managers, yet for various reasons, few have consistently brought out the best in their teams, with the exception of Sir Alf Ramsey. Gareth Southgate demonstrates a solid grasp of his team, although some outsiders might have their doubts. Watching Terry Venables lead England was delightful, as was observing Sir Bobby Robson at the helm. It's challenging and perhaps unfair to name the greatest, but as mentioned, we've had a host of commendable managers.

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The club has a solid coaching setup, but could someone with a defensive mindset and professional football experience assist Stuart Maynard? We attempted this during the Trew era with Dean Yates, and someone like Mike Edwards or a recently retired player could be a valuable asset to enhance the defence. I don't believe we can't collaborate with the current players, nor do I think firing Maynard is the solution. However, we should explore all options, and this is just one suggestion.

Hello, welcome to the Pride of Nottingham @Colin Phillips.

@TheSkipper perfectly captures the current sentiment around Meadow Lane but doesn't shy away from the harsh truth. Booing, as much as it's a raw expression of disappointment, serves little in fostering a positive environment for our team to thrive. What’s needed is a collective push towards lifting the atmosphere, embracing our team's efforts and acknowledging their struggles. As supporters, our role should not just be to critique but to uplift. The history of Notts County is steeped in resilience, and this is another such chapter where our unity can be the difference between despair and hope.

It’s genuinely good to hear a player speak so fondly of the fan base. Sam Austin's message to the supporters is a beautiful reflection of the symbiotic relationship between the team and its loyal followers. His adaptability and willingness to put the team's needs first are qualities that make him a key player. Here's hoping Austin and the boys can harness this unity and translate it into success on the pitch!

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. @ShannockPie. It's good to have you on board.

I’m afraid it was the correct decision, but it should have been taken sooner. The quality of their pitch never seemed adequate enough to pass a pitch inspection. I’ve seen numerous photos, all of which gave me the impression that the decision could have been made earlier. Regrettably, it was still not early enough to prevent Notts fans from travelling to Bradford, but it wouldn’t have been so close to the kick-off time before it was made.

The resilience displayed by the boys was nothing short of remarkable. Maynard's approach to focusing on our strengths and not dwelling too much on the set-backs, especially after the penalty, shows his maturity as a coach. Also, huge shoutout to the fans who were there, your support never goes unnoticed!

I feel the match is likely to end in a draw, but I’m hopeful we can return to scoring and put on a very upbeat performance. I agree that facing Gillingham now has its advantages, they’re having a tough time and that gives us an opportunity to improve from the last time we played them.

Notts improved in the second half, but it wasn’t quite enough to secure a win. We needed a greater contribution from the entire team, not just Jodi Jones. The man of the match decision was fair. Aidan Baldwin had an excellent game, but Jones was more consistent in his role. It’s unfortunate we couldn’t score a second goal, but a draw is a decent result.

It’s rare for Notts to have success with relatives of former players, both in management and on the pitch. It’s similar to the relatives of more famous players - it’s one of those odd things.

Every club needs a manager who believes in the cause and with Stuart Maynard, I think we've hit the jackpot. His approach to the game is progressive, and his past shows he'll give everything for success. We've needed someone who can energise the squad and inject some dynamism into our play. Feeling very optimistic about our prospects.

This is a wake-up call for the football authorities. They need to do more to support clubs like Nuneaton and make sure they're not left behind. It's not right that a club with such history and passion should be allowed to fold.

I can't believe this happened! It's not like stealing artifacts from a museum is something new, but the fact that a former footballer was involved makes it even more interesting. I wonder what made him do this.

Anybody could have been appointed and some fans wouldn’t be happy or say they weren’t. That’s just football and Notts County in general. I think the board made the best decision for the club. There weren’t many options that stood out from the unemployed list and we needed someone who understands where Notts are now. I’m not worried about Stuart Maynard never managing at this level, as I agree it’s down to the squad to perform and he should be good at setting everything up to make that possible. I like how he says he aims to win, that’s the focus and ideally we can stop fearing teams and focus on being confident. Win or lose, we’re a very capable League Two team.

If the game goes ahead, I reckon the conditions might slow things down. I hope the officials don’t mess about and are good at controlling the game. I agree, Stockport did try to bully Notts at their ground but they did everything right on defence. The quality we showed in that game needs to be repeated tomorrow. No excuses, just go out and aim to create good chances.

I use the dashboard, but I also look at all activity and the forum. At the moment, I read more than I post. I reckon the Pride of Nottingham is first-rate with the articles they publish. The forum layout was alright before, but the changes now make more sense.

I wasn’t present at the match, but I saw the stream and I think Notts did well. It was a big step up from Harrogate, I’m hoping we can reach January without much let down. But if we perform like we did today, it won’t be for lack of trying or effort. Stockport is a hard team to play against, they will be in the automatics by the season’s end as they seem to have a very solid team now.

Welcome to the PON site @StanfordPie.

Hello, @Robbie__64. Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham. You chose a good time to get involved watching Notts, the 70s and 80s were two of our best decades.

Notts' determination was striking! Just a bit more conversion rate in front of goal, and the game could've turned out differently. Onwards and Upwards, lads!