CliftonMagpie

Great blog as always. I hope you didn’t hold back a little because of the comments you mentioned in the content update thread. You’ve got a good way of explaining what’s going on, and the touch of humour helps make it feel less heavy.

I think the club needs to take a proper look at the goal of promotion. It’s time to review what’s happened so far and decide the best way forward. Things haven’t gone exactly to plan, and now’s the moment to reset and refocus.

Recruitment needs to be balanced. It’s a bit disappointing to see Curtis Edwards let go, only for Maziar Kouhyar to come in as what looks like a direct replacement. I’m not even sure if Kouhyar has played in the league yet.

He did look lively in pre-season, but that was before all the loan players started arriving. It makes you wonder how the plan changed and whether the timing of signings was really thought through.

We’ve got to be patient, there’s no point in rushing to bring in new players. The recruitment team needs time to make sure each signing truly adds something to the squad.

Like everyone else, I was disappointed to see Alex Bass go to Peterborough. But if the money helps us bring in real quality, it could be what takes us that extra step forward.

@TheSkipper, 'cash is king, and quality must be queen.' 😂👏🏻

I really enjoy the way allardyces tash writes. His comments are good, but his blogs are full of wit and humour, a great way to lift the mood. They help soften the blow and offer a fresh view on things. Top work, AT.

I found it an entertaining read, very enjoyable. 

Isn't it always the same with Notts? When times get tough, the negative comments fly and the players get unfairly criticised, as if they don't care or put the effort in. As for Stuart Maynard, some fans who dislike him will never accept him as our head coach and just wait for those moments to claim he's not good enough. 

I try to focus on the positives, but unfortunately, a small vocal minority of our fans don't.

We have a lot to be optimistic about. The first game against Sutton will hopefully show us a bit more. The depth is a good thing, and Luke Williams has a clear plan for how he wants his team to play. I think he knows what his starting 11 would be, even if he’s not publicly saying so. I also believe that we may try to start the season without signing any more players.

Mate it's a good read to see that you are feeling happier within yourself.

I am always here if you need to chat mate.

I can relate @Chris, just try to think of something else Kevin Nolan will sort it.

I think we have been missing the more experienced and quality players we had last season.

For me Dean Leacock should never be allowed to wear a football shirt, he just plays for the money and no self pride. He is not a footballer but a mercenary.

In the community the other day I said we lacked the quality of some of the players who have moved on, probably the match thread. I think I would take Campbell-Ryce back on considering we need someone with pace, at least he could get the odd cross in and score. Good blog